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I popped to the workshop this afternoon and changed the bottom arms for adjustable ones painted the brackets and couldn’t resist a test fit of the minilights

I went out to a local Ford meet last Sunday. Was good to have a chat and see other cars. Had a good look around a few nice cars, but didn't get any pics, except of mine before I set off. Had to keep the Bacon Burger and Brew quiet though when I got home, as I had a Sunday Roast waiting 😁

Hi all Finally after about 5 years I am embarking on a new classic ford project in the shape of a 64 plate mk1 cortina. So not a new user as such but looking forward to getting back in to things. The car is shabby but solid enough and I cant afford to paint it! About to undergo a lot of new mechanics and an ST170 transplant however so it should be fun looking forward to catching up and getting back to some meets that I havent been to in a long time All the best James

Took mine out on Friday....[emoji108][emoji106] Sent from my Hammer_Energy_18x9 using Tapatalk

I had a 16v Astra Gte when I was 18 and the abuse that thing took was unbelievable . I think it’s a really strong engine and this one is a early one so it has the coscast head and the lighter crank and flywheel.

Window and door seals arrived today but cage should be being done next weekend so they will have to wait to go in! A bit off topic but me and a mate bought a Morris minor with a 2l fiat twin cam engine last week so decided to paint it the same as the escort roof done This will also be going to retrorides with a lancia fuvia which will also have red with gold roof treatment

I've politely asked a reasonable question of the seller, so I'm not sure why you feel the need to comment. The car hasn't sold and i have my own engine and box ready to go. Seller could also potentially make more money splitting the package.

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Too right!!! [emoji846][emoji106] Sent from my Hammer_Energy_18x9 using Tapatalk

More Capri bantering the form of a first road trip drive with my brother abs his reliant scimitar. First time properly stretching her legs and she went like a dream!

Its a Australian Holden Commodore, SS UTE, I bought it in Melbourne 4 years ago, and imported it. Its my daily driver. 🙃

My first fix repairs done , and it's off to the paint shop down the road.😀

Starting to restore a crossflow mk3 cortina, been in the family from new , sent the engine away the other week for a rebuild, the body isnt too bad as garaged for the last 20years just trying to source a gearbox and a few other things but other than that doing ok, just returned to work after a few months furloughed and getting back into it all 😎

They would have to make that one the last in the season I have watched all the others so hopefully will see that one tonight. I actually picked up a valuable tip from one of the episodes from this season regarding plastic silvering. I knew about the vacuum way of doing it but its only for small items. I want to give back the chrome look to the plastic gutter trims but they have a 1 metre size limit for the vacuum method. I think it was the Jensen Interceptor episode where they were doing the grill and they did a spray on silvering that gave that same chrome look. I have been looking for a

At the garage getting a quick rack and a few bits done hopefully get her back at the weekend 🤞

Great site thanks

I have a short memory span......who are you again?

Is it back on the road then?? After all these years!!

So not so cheeky after all eh?

They are cast, so its safe to assume they are Ford produced, therefore stock Ford ring packs should be suitable @ +2.25mm size. This is probably why the Q's from Burton's. Can't see the point of measuring now except to confirm the block ain't wore out - if the holes are oval, you're bolluxed anyway as additional overbore not safe!

O.K Thanks James. Ill have a look at my one on the car to compare

Genuine Ford parts though lol.

An awesome old workshop space. Love it.

A slightly different, pleasant view, if you look carefully you can just see my cortina grinning away in the background😂

Nice day out there.

Started to watch Tennet not so long ago, but turned it off. Not tried again. Watched 2 films over the weekend : Greta - Was pretty good. Men in Black 3 - Good CGI and a very nice Series 3 Jaguar. Slightly modified... Also been watching Ed China's new channel on YouTube:

they are really tiny images so no detail to enlarge. Might need to repost larger versions which you may try line spacing between them as they may be adding to your post side by side and as a result the system is shrinking them down to make them fit altogether as one or you can also send them to me via private message and I will post it for you. They look like great photos.

More good work Oh... and love the Lancia, looks awesome 👌

Tidy 👍

Nice one mate

ROME was not built in one day, its when it takes you 2 weeks to change a wheel stud, and when you stand back, you find you have fitted the new wheel stud the wrong way around, that really spoils your day !!??.

Haven't seen that green mk1 Sig in a while. Welcome back

I would've told them I had one of those too, here's a photo, an shown them my hot rod, I can already feel the looks I would've had 😂😂😂

Narrow 13 degree V4 engine, very rare, looks just like an inline 4 but it is not, it is a proper V4 with a single cylinder head. Very funky.

I'm keen to get it back from the painters, and I guess that will be sometime, and then , I've got to put it all back together, and hopefully use it before the winter.🙄

Haha, I shouldn't laugh at this, but I can just picture it. We had 2 houses out on rent years ago. 1 guy had an immaculate Orion and always dressed well, but kept pit bulls in 1 of the bedrooms. When he left, I withheld his deposit to pay for new floorboards because of all the sh1t ingrained on them. He then wanted to fight me for his deposit back 😂. Another guy owed me 3 months rent on another house, but seemed to have enough money to go to Spain for 2 weeks with his missus and kids. I changed the locks while he was away and sold his car and pushbikes. His missus was going bonker

I used to do the gearbox rebuilds on the dining room table 😂 Needless to say, we lost our deposit when we moved out 😂

got a small log burner in our garage. only down side is when its going , can get TO WARM IN THERE to carry on working.

In episode 33, I replace the banana-shaped driveshafts, and further investigate the horrible knocking noise coming from the engine. I've done something a little different this time - an unedited "first person" segment - please let me know if you like it, and would like to see this kind of thing again!

Always loved the Holden stuff👍

I also heard that from a friend who was a tanker driver! I use super from Shell/Esso/Tesco or wherever else i can get it although have been told by my tuner (my other half :D) that I can just use normal 95ron ... prefer the super though (just in case).

Check out this thread from a few months ago

Almost finnished this biuld off for a good friend of mine Mr Darren Posse! ! 20210328_114049.mp4

Welcome to OSF m8. Any pics of the 4-door? I got Recaros too....but nearly any seats can be made to fit. [emoji106][emoji106] Sent from my Hammer_Energy_18x9 using Tapatalk

Welcome aboard mate 👍

Welcome back Mike! The forum has changed massively since back in the day but still lots of information on here 😊

New resr number plate just turned up 😁

Thanks Gareth To be fair I know I'm way off the rest of you guys, but I feel I am getting a little better and I try and take on everyone's comments Thanks Mucker your comment are always welcome and really useful 👍

Got my new spring hangers and they fit Also done loads of work on the axle and rear body, but scared to show you guys my welding 😨 Anyway have welded the ATB brackets on the axle and body and the turret brackets on the axle. Yesterday and today been cutting out the holes for and tacking in the turrets, well the off side anyway, ran out of gas so awaiting a delivery to continue.