I parked my build 'cos it wasn't really doing it for me. I knew what I wanted it to look like in my head, but I couldn't seem to make it happen. I wanted wide wheels that stick out past the arches, but struggled to find any with suitable offset. HPI Vintage wheels look great but i couldn't get it to sit right on those.
Bored of just tripping over it all, I finally threw it together this week. Still not quite what I was after, but not far off. Cheap BBS-style drift wheels/tyres, hop-up rear uprights to correct the ridiculous toe-in, wider hexes on the back and thin spacers on the front, and rear springs swapped for longer silver ones. Body has had the roll-bar mounts removed, extra holes filled, the front arch corners shaved slightly and a wooden bed added. It's got the proper FORD tailgate and V8 grille from my original 1989 MP spares, and Shapeways 3D-printed taillights. It still needs a few details sorting but it'll do for now.