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I am getting the loom sorted and fitted and tweaked but I know it'll be a while till the cortina will be on the road
My question is do I buy a new battery even though it will be at least a year to 18 months till she is on the road or do I get a used battery to do the jobs I need to do?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I would be interested in some belts, I have the buckles etc but how much would it cost?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Oct 21, 2013 14:32:11 GMT
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Mine is in a million peices if you are after one in need of work to film
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Aug 19, 2013 19:27:47 GMT
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she's a looker! don't worry about engine stories as you know from having the mk1 the rumours of lotus twin cam builds fluctuate wildly, I did read that the newer 2l twin spark engines need little work to fit to older alfas which is good
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Aug 19, 2013 19:21:06 GMT
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Thanks Clement, it was nice to get some parts on in preparation for tweaking the loom etc I started with some basic bits like the rear lights - this is my fave photo at the moment the heater dropped in but it weighs a ton! Smoothed inner wing with the battery tray no longer up front the pedal box has gone in and the old master cylinders are there to check for clearnce, I would like to keep the throttle linkage in place but somehow blend it with the twins I'd like to fit I would like the battery tray in this area I think I may pick up a scrap yard battery for the time being as I just need something that will power the lighting etc while I check that everything works and the fuse box I will be fitting works too!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I wasn't a fan of 5's when I was younger but seeing yours has changed my mind
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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After several weeks and a wedge of cash the Cortina's welding has been finished which is great as I can start trial fitting stuff before paint which is odd becasue I haven't seen it with parts attached to her for years! I'll get a few more photos later, I will fit teh bonnet at boot lid properly too so that she looks a bit more like a car
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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That is a lot better than what you get on the Mk1!
Off the top of my head I would have a look at the pulleys used for waching lines but I don't know how robust they are, I would personally go with the lathe idea if you have access to one it would be an easier option
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Its sad to see her go Clemment but she is going to a good home. How are you getting on with the Alfa?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I have seen in the readers section that posters can change the title of their thread - I have tried but I can't get it to change!
where am I going wrong?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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which engine did the air box and exhaust manifold come off?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 29, 2013 21:09:21 GMT
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Having spent the weekend at the Silverstone classic I did get some mojo for the pre crossflow especially after seeing the lotus F2 I think
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I think you'd have more luck asking him for some hens teeth! did they fit those to AE86's?! Worth a shot at least
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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bump
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I went to see how the car was getting on and it is nearly done with a few pieces to finish before I can have her back! the drivers floor has been sorted after I made a mess of it and looks like its been there the whole time the inner wing has been plated and is looking the way I wanted it to minus the surface rust mind! there has a been a problem with the NS jacking point and the front chassis leg where the repair had been done as it had been bodged in the past which was to be replaced but the repair was done in a way that it has let water and other stuff in so its rusted from the inside out not the best pic by the way old vs new the old jacking point the other major problem has been that the shape of the spare wheel well panel doesn't quite fit as well as it should leaving a big ish hole where water and other stuff from the road could enter the car so the panel will need to be modified to suit the car better but it should'nt be an issue
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 20, 2013 18:16:52 GMT
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I still haven't got the car back so I am off to see what the story is with it as it should be ready by now. Whilst the car has been away I have been rethinking what engine to fit which is a right pain in the ! The plan has always been to make the car as useable as possible as I used to drive it everywhere as I enjoyed driving it but as much as I liked the 1500 that was in it it had problems on a run and dropped oil like a BP pipeline! I have a few road trips planned and my commute does include motorway driving and stop start traffic After the engine was seized I did have it sorted out but I still need to buy some more parts to finish it but I know by time I have done the stuff I would like to do I could have built something that is much easier to live with - so my question to you all is this: Original GT - as it left the factory strapped to a 2000e correct and capable of town/ b roads but struggles on the motorway Original Tuned - the engine as I'd like it with EFI, A2 camshaft strapped to a 2000E gearbox probably 120 bhp at best but difficult to drive long distances <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wKpd1uUuDDU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> All ford parts bucket I have had thoughts about a zetec either 1.8 or 2L they would both work well and preferably running bike carbs and a 4 branch exhaust 150/160 brake strapped to a type 9 I would need to make some engine mounts and a transmission tunnel which may make the centre console difficult to fit <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/OU4Gejel3lk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Toyota 4AGE I great little 1600 with TB's from a 20v and a 105 speed exhaust - not sure on power but as I understood or dreamt it was based on the BDA and I would prefer it to be on a T50 gearbox which is a bit tricky to find but they are smaller than the type 9 which means less chopping about which is what I like <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Iq2SnpVPsMM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Nissan SR20 For big grin factor basically and turbo noise! <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Hs-zAyrY44M" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> whats your toughts? also can anyone help me with engine mounts!
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 20, 2013 15:48:43 GMT
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I bought this off a friend a few years back with the intention of fitting it to my dads Saab 900 but we never needed the extra storage! I know it was fitted to a Mk2 but I don't know if it will fit a Mk1 or not - you can always try and if it doesn't I'll give you a cup of tea! I am looking for £30 and I am in Mansfield - if distance is an issue I could meet for a little extra
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 20, 2013 15:24:59 GMT
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Glad yo got the engine sorted dude
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jul 20, 2013 15:19:59 GMT
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do you have a gearbox?
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Jun 30, 2013 16:17:47 GMT
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Thats cool with me whats postage going to be to Nottingham
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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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