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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'll have a dig through my stuff but I might have a set
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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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Interesting thread, where did you find the down draft ford head?! I've considered making one from a standard 1500 head that's been sat for years
I have 1500 bottom end parts apart from a block if you need anything.
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Last Edit: May 6, 2018 7:03:32 GMT by jim
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Apr 29, 2018 21:11:52 GMT
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I've been doing a few bits on the evenings but I wanted to get some opinions of the other front wing. It's an original ford item with some pitting that's generally good for 50year old tin. I'm not sure if I can clean these pits out carefully them lead load as I'm afraid that welding will blow them out and the complexity of the repair sections won't work either. I can't remove the wing without damaging it beyond repair as it's welded on. I'm wanting to avoid replacement at £350 It's beyond what I can spend currently given I need to consider body work for the whole car. Some opinions would be much appreciated
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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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Apr 25, 2018 18:24:47 GMT
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1) Cars with fins 2) Tyres on the limit - interpret as you will 3) A car (or motor vehicle) whose only redeeming feature is it's looks.
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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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The worst he can say is no!
Where did you get those?! I like the idea of 15s like Mondeo steels but it's a shame I can't get curse word d1s
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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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Apr 22, 2018 20:40:52 GMT
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Chris has been finishing his latest master piece and the Corsair is next, though I don't mind if something else gets in the work shop as it will be wort waiting for whith Chris's attention to detail. That's a good point! I'd love it if be could spray the cortina! What are you doing for running gear?
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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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Apr 22, 2018 19:31:02 GMT
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Thanks Pete - how's the corsair going? After getting the drivers side in epoxy I pulled her out of the garage and surprisingly managed to turn it around in what felt like 1 million turns! I've started from the back moving forward doing welding repairs and bare metal work. I found these bits at the sill to arch under where the door is curse word! More chopping! This was the epoxy primed then I made the top piece in 2 parts that I didn't photograph but who cares when it looks like this! Whilst I was there I found a large nugget of filler where the original sill met the replacement and I think they couldn't quite patch it so I thought I'd put a patch on there and reduce the need for filler. It'll get a bit more grinding back and then I'll try leading it. The head lines is nearly out - it's been worked in whilst stuff dried off or cooled down! I'll get some photos when it's out
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Last Edit: Apr 22, 2018 19:31:57 GMT by jim
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Apr 15, 2018 15:15:06 GMT
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I've primed the wings, b pillar and sill as I noticed the rear wing had some light surface rust with it being bare for so long so I decided to clean the steel and spray epoxy. I think having the body in primer will help me find the high and low spots easier than bare steel but I'll hold off on flatting till it's all in epoxy. I did struggle doing under the drip rails as the gun I have takes the primer from underneath, there's a pick up pipe that constantly needed the primer tin removing and going again. I'm still learning so I'll chalk this down to experience but a habit fed gun that's smaller in size will help out no end especially when doing the sills. A few other notes being I had what appears to be a reaction on the wing where I did some kurust last night but I can resolve that easily enough! There's a couple of runs which again is again my learning curve - tidying it up will teach me a lesson! I caught the primer with the pipe as I was moving around - space is a killer so I'll have a shuffle around and move stuff out. I'm going to try attaching a gazebo to the front of the garage on spray days so I can extend my work area for more full on spraying. Obviously I'll cover the floor and walls beforehand but it's worth a go! Later I'll drop her on the floor and hopefully get her on the drive and turned around so I can do the other side! Luckily I came in from the garage to find Mrs. Jim has baked cake!
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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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Apr 13, 2018 19:48:40 GMT
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Hi Chris, that would be amazing! I can travel and a masterclass would be awesome!
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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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Apr 13, 2018 18:59:47 GMT
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The headlining is still fitted (the only thing that is!)
It's in good condition but I don't want to ruin it when spraying or avoid not painting underneath by being frightened to remove it.
What's it like to fit headlining? If I'm extremely careful removing it and storing it that is!
I'm just looking for a few opinions from those who have been in this situation
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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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Apr 13, 2018 18:56:40 GMT
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The cortina has had arch lip repairs and wheel tub replacements - this has lead to it not looking pristine.
Is standard filler going to be ok? I'm just thinking stone chips that's all.
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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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1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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I managed to get out of work a bit early today so I put myself to use. The sill was capped off yesterday and bare metalled around the whole area. I ground the welds on the outside and tidied the inside ones but I didn't go to in-depth on them It took a while to finish the wing piece as I kept trial fitting then removing the tack welds for the new 90 section and carefully trimming the edge then tack and try again! It sounds tedious but I was getting into it - the results look great in my opinion. I got it all clamped and tacked but I've created a gap between the wing pieces so I put some aluminium behind to help with the welds.
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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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What's it for Pete?
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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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Mar 30, 2018 19:03:58 GMT
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Not much to say but I've had a fettle and I think I've got it sorted I'd cut the the section behind and then knocked a few dents out too as they weren't helping - I had to tack it in place as all my clamps werent helping as I'd cut the piece off too close to the curve but you live and learn! I'll fill this section in and put a closing piece on the sill that missing too. The other point was to get a check on the finish and measure the replacement 90 piece to weld into the sill So that's where I am currently but I think I'll be able to use what I have which is awesome
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Last Edit: Mar 30, 2018 19:05:12 GMT by jim
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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Mar 25, 2018 19:31:27 GMT
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Awesome! It's like a Japanese mystery machine
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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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Mar 25, 2018 17:05:00 GMT
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Are theiy the original wings or badly fitted replacements Jim Option C - badly fitted originals! I bought second hand ones not long after I had her but I wasn't the one doing the work - up to this point i never really noticed! So I tried to work the wing in situ which led me to make a prison shank. I drilled the inner section and carefully tried to saw down - I got about 2 inches in 45 mind and chalked it down as a bad job! I can get in with the welder and a piece of aluminium so nobody will find out! I needed a backup plan - these are available from the club. Then I decidecided to be brave and cut it off - I did freak out a bit I won't lie! I cut the support piece back and by hand I can get the panel, there's a few bits to clean back to metal and weld up a few bits. The plan is to clean up both areas and refit the lower section and measure up the new support piece along with a 90 fold that ties the sill into the wing
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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's the bit. I sliced a wedge out and rewelded. You may be able to do that with the wing in place if you take the door off Ahh that makes sense, fortunately all 4 of them are off so I'll have a look today. I was getting a bit snow blind yesterday
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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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10 points to you Jonesy! After a Google session didn't turn up anything eBay cane to the rescue! The rib I thought was the issue was the A pillar so good job I didn't hack it up. Although this is a lh side the pivot appears to be where the rib runs I think - so I'm stumped which doesn't help
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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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