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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 interesting reading, I had considered lowering as it makes everything look better but never thought about raising -Safari spec would be fun...
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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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Had one . Lowered it . Loved it . Would definitely have another . Check for rot , rear sills & boot mainly on mine , i’m sure someone on here will be able to give you more info . 👍 Did you lower it using lowering springs? I've read there's different cups that can also help? I'm expecting some rust, hopefully the rear window area is OK!
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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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Congratulations on the 1st drive, the look of the pop is most definitely the curse word!
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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've been offered a project W123 230e that's been sat for 3 years after the radiator started leaking, I've only seen 2 photos of it and I already know I want it! I don't know anything about these or Mercedes Benz cars in general so where's good for service parts etc any advice/ motivation would be great! these aren't the one I've been offered but it is white!
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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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It was a fun afternoon working on the 944 and great to see how much it has changed since I saw it before it went away for paint.
I hope you've not ruined my hard work on those lights I lovingly cleaned up!
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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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you've done an amazing job of the 944
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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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Those wheels! perfect contrast. Cant wait for a ride out in the beast with the refreshed engine! Thanks dude I'll bring it over when we go karting
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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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Going back to March when I was waiting for the cylinder head to come back I had completed all the small jobs that needed to be done prior to going back out on the roads and I was looking for something to do, for a while I had wanted to try making something from carbon fibre and had been considering putting a second 12v socket in the Cortina but I'm reluctant to drill the dashboard again. The center console is the most logical spot to put one but these consoles are getting expensive and I'm loathed to modify something like this in a way that cannot be put back to how it was without much issue. Doing some research by watching easy composites Youtube channel got me thinking about 3D printed moulds being used to make carbon fibre parts - this is great for me as I can produce a mould that doesn't compromise the original console pocket and I can print it whilst I'm doing something else. The major issue is the mould would be too large for the printer so it was halved and then bonded once printed. I had compromised print quality in favour for time of print, based on my preferred settings it would be 48hrs but worked it down to 15! Knowing I had to sand and fill it anyway I wasn't upset but I have learnt a few things since doing this. It also reminded me why I hate doing bodywork! The kit from easy composites is a great way to get a foot in the door. It comes with PVA mould release, 300x1000mm piece of carbon 2x2 twill, epoxy resin for the fibre, epoxy resin for finishing, peel ply, various grades of wet and dry and then some gloves and brushes. This is when the fun started as I had underestimated how much fibre I would need and could have down with a bit more to laminate it. Carbon fibre looks great when applied by professionals, less so when done by have a go heroes in a garage having what looked like a mental breakdown! My gloves were covered in resin and carbon strands, my bench has resin strewn across it but I had made a carbon fibre part. I think I need more mould release next time... Dimensionally the pocket was correct but the flange was compromised as I was focussed on covering the pocket than how it's mounted, I know that there is a trim piece that will cover the flange so to make it useable I bolstered the flange using fibreglass instead - something I will improve on. That is how the part stayed till last week as I had lost motivation to sort it as I wasn't happy with what I had made. Every now and then I would pick it up and sand it or cut and drill it for trial fitting. I was fussing over the part and realising I just needed to go for it so applied a layer of the finishing resin which totally transformed the look of the part. Up close it doesn't look great but painted you'd never know - that's not the point though! I have put it in the Cortina and I quite like how it looks and doesn't look out of place given the modern look of carbon fibre, I have the glovebox to make which I will improve on what I've made but I think I'll come back to this and retry producing it but better!
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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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It's been a while since I updated the thread but things have been going well for Tina. Whilst I was sorting the paintwork I decided to remove the cylinder head as I had a feeling that the threads were shot and one of the reasons why the engine ran poorly - the reason I removed the head was so that I could give it to a friend of mine who could do the work and not comprimise the cylinder head for the sake of a head gasket. I wanted to also check that the timing marks on my pulley etc were correct as I had been trying to time the ignition and found that the pulleys I have all have varying timing marks which confused me no end! I managed to find another weber 28/36DCD on eBay that I bought for very little which looked to be brand new and unused inside which is when I made this discovery when comparing my original jets The Main jet had been drilled out which is most likely the source of the over fuelling issue I've been having. Whilst I was waiting for the cylinder head to be sorted I made a few other changes the first being I now have 2 speed wipers using a modern Bosch wiper motor - it even parks! And the wheels, I loved the look of the 7J wheels on the rear but found that they were catching the tubs which wasn't any use to anyone. I could have used a narrower tyre but the stretched look isn't my cup of tea so I made the decision to put the 6J's on the rear and use the original 4.5J's on the front which looked like they came off the titanic! I wanted to go darker with the wheels I had them powder coated gun metal grey and I love it. A couple of weeks passed till the cylinder head was ready and I'm glad I went down this route knowing the problems I found in the meantime. The manifold face needed work to get level but after doing a few more passes on the flat bed it was looking brand new And in a day the engine was built back up and running. It's been great fun using the Cortina again and it's much easier to drive now that I'm not having to worry about carbon build up on the plugs 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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Jun 21, 2022 14:23:09 GMT
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it looks great, I'm liking the wheels
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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, 2022 10:35:24 GMT
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Sorry Paul I sold these on eBay a few months ago
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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, 2022 10:16:32 GMT
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I paid £350 for a Volvo 740 GLE 6 years ago, it came with a great little bottle jack that I kept after I sold the Volvo on.
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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've recently sent a set of dunlop D1's from Nottingham to Dorest with insurance for about £20 on a next day delivery with DPD.
The hardest part was packing them but if you have enough duct tape you can hold them together!
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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 24, 2022 14:11:54 GMT
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Don't say it. Don't say it. Princess Anne had one you know. Gahhhhh. This is one of those pieces of information that everyone knows along with Swans can break you arm and Elton John's real name is Reg Dwight
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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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Feb 14, 2022 12:39:30 GMT
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It's about time you started a thread on the 944! It won't be long till it's back on the road
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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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One of my favourite vehicles. I can recall a local garage owner in Worcestershire, who got his hands on a one year old Ford Cortina GT (two door). White, with a black roof. However I digress, it was also fitted with wire wheels from new. It was an absolute stunning vehicle, Reg.No. FOE 6 D, if my memory serves me correctly. Often what happened to it, after he sold it on? I wouldn't say no to a 2 door! I've seen one with wire wheels in a 60s tuning magazine I have. It's not a bad look
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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 31, 2022 20:33:31 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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Jan 31, 2022 20:28:09 GMT
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Last Edit: Jan 31, 2022 20:29:03 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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Jan 31, 2022 20:25:24 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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