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Jun 13, 2017 20:16:48 GMT
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Thank you for that - it's great to know there's interest and also that I'm getting somewhere with the car! So 13/6 a rather exhausting post! (A poor pun I know but I'm writing this so it's my rules!) I've been head scratching and swearing at the exhaust since I last posted but finally it's supported and fits how I wanted! The silencer wouldn't sit level - about 10 degrees but it really frustrated me so I cut the tacks and re- not it all The tail pipe kicks up a little but I quite like that but it might be me looking at it whilst it's jacked up. The original rear mount has been recycled as I thought it was pointless to make a specific part then have to block up the captive nuts in the exhaust I ran out stainless bar for the system hangers so I used mild as a temporary thing then I'll hit it and reweld when it's seam welded It just needs trimming down For a first go at this I'm happy with the finish and it'll sit nicely under the car It's a lot more stable than the original which was like a pendulum! It's a little but firmer than my 2016 fiesta's so it's onto a few other welding repairs and making fuel line holders but I'll update as soon as I can
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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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May 31, 2017 20:19:26 GMT
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I'm interested in the body work and welding book- what's the one on the top left?
I'm in York in a few weeks if you can hold onto them till then?
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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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May 24, 2017 20:09:19 GMT
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Same as me! I need to get a pair 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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May 24, 2017 20:01:40 GMT
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Moving on from the door I started chop the old jacking point out as it looks to pay and the floor has gone underneath It looks like I chewed it out! To make the swage I needed to make a former which I did using some old chip board I had laying about I'd say to make this 5mm narrower than you're after but that might be my technique! It's 25mm wide - is also suggest a stronger wood than chipboard I had a week off due to getting metal in my eye which was not where I usually keep metal and wouldn't recommend it! Feeling better I thought I'd glue it together I didn't grind it back too aggressively it's not the prettiest welding but it's strong enough I lined the jacking point back where it should be and held it in place for welding And it's done! 1 more 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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May 23, 2017 19:09:48 GMT
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They're the same as 4 door ones if that helps
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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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May 23, 2017 19:00:11 GMT
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We had karting and rage buggies on mine it was great fun! Then I had a sherry and awake the next day feeling a little worse for wear
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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, 2017 19:56:17 GMT
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Bump - these are good for 1600s
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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 17, 2017 19:30:53 GMT
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I've not ground the welds back totally - I thought I'd check the gaps etc, I think it looks ok but I need to do some further checks and panel fitting I then had the problem of cleaning up all sorts of chap Onwards.... 3 door conversions are easy! Back on with the grind, cut, weld Then I was reminded that i married the right woman! I got this with no promoting too! The damage is interesting in this as one side is invisible and the other was but had been filled with weld which was a huge pain in the to get off as both the skin and inner we're sort of glued together! Inside looked even worse!
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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 15, 2017 16:10:49 GMT
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Fazer 600 bike carbs - I bought these a while ago in the hope of getting these running on the cortina but I've sorted the original carb out and i don't think I'll work on fitting these. £85 for the pair. I'm in Mansfield, Nottingham I can post for extra or come collect
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Last Edit: Apr 22, 2017 19:58:03 GMT by jim: I'd made a mistake they're from a fazer 600 but they have similar spacing to CBR carbs
1966 Ford Cortina GT 2018 Ford Fiesta ST
Full time engineer, part time waffler on Youtube - see Jim_Builds
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So after a few hours over the last few days I managed to make a new lower panel and got the fitment just about where I needed it to be It's tacked in place Over the next few hours today I dropped more and more tacks on which was ideal in 20 degree heat in the garage and wearing overalls! Whilst crimping the panel I put a few small dents in which can be skimmed and it'll never be seen again! I love started to grind back the welds and hopefully I should get it back on this week!
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Last Edit: Apr 9, 2017 18:53:32 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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Thanks jonesy! I'd put extra on the folded lip but I think I made an error when folding but I'll try again this week.
I think you're right though I'll drop a longer piece on then trim it. It'll be good to see your mk2 though
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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 31, 2017 22:01:15 GMT
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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, 2017 16:26:32 GMT
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Awesome! I'd love an estate!
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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 10, 2017 21:05:20 GMT
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nice patchwork on the door...nice and clean. kudos on that wiring harness! JP Thanks! I would recommend it if you're in my situation because you can check volts and amps etc
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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 10, 2017 21:02:12 GMT
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Hi! Nice work....it's sad you live soo far away from me. I have 4 rustfree doors for free in my workshop.... Keep up the good work... Cheers Thank you, where are you out of interest? I'm always up for a road trip!
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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 10, 2017 20:52:46 GMT
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I was very sad to read this, I met him a few years ago he was a very polite chap who loved to talk about racing
Rip
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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'm working on the doors currently and bare metalling panels etc - as I don't know much about paint and when I'll be painting the cortina - what should I spray on my panels?
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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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Jan 16, 2017 21:10:02 GMT
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That's very tidy!
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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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Jan 16, 2017 21:07:32 GMT
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I've known rob for years and the supra, it's a very cool car I'll be sad to see it go!
It was good fun doing the engine work!
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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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