Jimbonic

My project thread is: 

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Yeah, it's done quite well staying where it is - I'm not sure our local ne'er-do-wells know what to do with it. They seem more interested in nicking cats (the exhaust kind, not our furry friends) - friend of mine has had five nicked from the same car!

Yep, it was to be my long-term project, but apparently other members of my family want to go on holiday, or some such!

After much soul searching, I have decided to sell my Mk2 Cortina to fund a more family-friendly project.

It is a 1300 Deluxe 4-door with bench front seat. It used to be an automatic, which might explain the bench seat. The previous owner converted it to manual, using a cable clutch – basically because they had a Capri lying about! Other than that, it is pretty much standard 1300 Cortina. I have spent the last 18 months slowly renovating with the intention of it being weekend family / fun transport.

While under my ownership, I have fitted the following:

- New radiator & hoses

- New water pump

- Exhaust manifold

- NOS exhaust (except back box)

- New plugs

- New leads

- New Sparkrite high energy coil

- New choke cable

- New Aldon electronic ignition

- New inertia reel seat belts (4x) plus lap belt for middle rear

- New electric windscreen washer

- New fuel pump and filter

- New tie rod (O/S)

It drives and stops. I was driving it locally pre-lockdown, much to the, erm, amusement of my daughters!

The strut tops look solid. There is some rust around the O/SR wheel arch, as well as some other, smaller patches here and there. The heater doesn’t work – I’ve not investigated why yet, but it doesn’t leak. The speedo needs connecting properly – I was saving that job until later on.

I have almost certainly forgotten something, so just ask. I had a (sporadic) thread running for the slow build. I’ll add a link, for interest.

Asking £3800

Location: Surbiton, Surrey

My intention had been to build it up over a fairly lengthy period with a few modifications along the way. So, I also have a reasonable haul of spares in my shed, which I will either sell separately or could be included with the car for the right price:

-        1200 gearbox (with pudding stirrer gear stick) ex-Anglia 105E, I think

-        Bellhousing

-        1600E rear leaf springs

-        1600E/GT exhaust manifold

-        Std cast manifolds (I think I have two spare)

-        1600E/GT inlet manifold

-        28/36 DCD Weber carb with service kit (except filter)

-        Throttle linkage

-        New front coil springs (-2”)

-        Steering box

-        Variety of steering components

-        Exhaust back box

-        Clutch master cylinder

-        Original (non-inertia reel) front seat belts

-        Few odds & ends: speedo circlip, engine bay decals (1300GT), Mk3 Cortina propshaft(doesn’t fit the Mk2!)

Wow! I thought my MOTs came with a long list.....

I've never had a "Do not drive until repaired (dangerous defects)". That's quite something. 😱

I am of a similar vintage and, absolutely, the idea is to have fun! Let's face it, we're not going to be forcing Lewis Hamilton out of a job! Although, I do find that the fun increases with competitiveness... I always say to myself, "It's just fun. Enjoy it." Then, I close my visor and find that it is red-tinted.......!!!

Anyway, I was only trying to be helpful... 😀

Enjoy

Very nice (as commented elsewhere).

I love that exhaust - does it manage to achieve equal length primaries? Bit surprised you didn't go 4:1 if you're intending to hill climb, but that's a seriously nice piece of pipework.

Also, I think you said elsewhere you were looking for a Capri 2.8 diff. Won't that be too long for hill climbing / track work? I had a kit car running 2.0 pinto with ~140 hp (can't remember the 'box type - poss Sierra 5-spd). I ran a 3.09 diff at the start of the season and changed immediately after the first race, as I was getting destroyed on the straights. It had a theoretical top speed of something like 130 mph, but I wasn't getting out of 3rd on the Revett Straight at (the old) Snetterton! So, I changed to a 4.11, which was much better.

I'm very pleased to see that they have thought about safety and made sure the boiler flue exits above the upstairs windows..........!

10 minutes ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

Im not sure the fake people (literally dummies) even noticed!

I certainly didn't! 

14 hours ago, Rally Pack 2000 said:

1961 Ford Cardinal Aveley Prototype, somehow looks familiar?

Oh wait no it doesn't

I think they made the right choice with the round tail lights....

A much happier looking car to follow!

It does look like the bastard daughter of an armoured car and a 2CV....!

2 hours ago, Vista said:

Today is an official Old Skool Ford holiday. From hereonin, it shall be called "Let's laugh at British Leyland day". 

Mostly "Aaaaaaargh!"

Although, I find myself lightly drawn to the in-the-weeds All Aggro estate.....! 

On 12/06/2019 at 19:49, meXEco said:

 

I really like this, though....

Perhaps more worrying (Escort van things) is the trend for pointing the spot lights up to bring down airliners.....!

12 hours ago, eeb43 said:

i need a falcon sports or caribbean ive already got an ashley a couple of rochdales and an eb60

This one's on FleaBay for £6.5k......

Not sure how rare this is - and it's not strictly a Ford. It is a Falcon Caribbean, which uses the good ole sidevalve four, but I'd never come across one...

On 11/06/2019 at 05:35, Rally Pack 2000 said:

The Toyota steering wheel kind of destroys the boyhood dream of flying Thunderbird 2.

That and it looking nothing like Thunderbird 2!

Although, this little gem caught my eye: "Specification includes Green seats with yellow number 2s" Ahem! What?! Obviously selling due to ill health!

10 hours ago, katana said:

Agreed with that - with grippy tyres the axle is trying to rotate forward - anti tramp bars should prevent that, but need to be above the axle just like RS models.

As Katana says, moving the axle bracket for the springs would improve things. But, I think that you'll be getting some wind up in the leaf springs, allowing the axle to rotate, so swap the springs for bars to further improve the situation.

Just now, Jimbonic said:

Must be because I don't use Retards Club; or swear enough - didn't even know there was a filter!

Ta

Right. Got ya. Now I see. The clouds have parted, etc.!!

Must be because I don't use Retards Club; or swear enough - didn't even know there was a filter!

Ta

I've only been on here since about February this year.

I've found everyone really friendly and helpful, which is why this is the one forum I keep up-to-date with most. There are a few others that I will dip into, but this fits my bill - I have an old school Ford!

Having said that, there do seem to be some threads that don't seem to have much traffic. Like others on this thread, I think it's mostly due to the number of cars "in progress" in that category. Mk2 'Tinas like mine seem to be a bit thinly represented on here, but probably more so than Corsairs. And, yes, I agree that's probably due to the number owned.

I don't think it's any better or worse than any other forum. The success of a forum is down to people using it. People will use it, if it is helpful to them and/or they enjoy chatting with the people on that forum. Now, I've got round to where I started on this reply.

PS I'm still no wiser as to what Retards Club is, what it does, why I should or shouldn't find it, etc.

Just saw this on another forum. I don't know whether it sits here or in the "wrong uns" thread...

RIP, indeed. Sad news.

The last 43 years have been a bonus for him. To survive this long with the knackering his body took is amazing.

Agree with Vista, that championship / drama happened at just the right time for me - already obsessed with cars, the titanic battle was a thriller. To come back at Monza, just 6 weeks (IIRC) after pretty much dying was pushing the possible. He had all sorts of problems, including suffering from his still somewhat tender head flesh and lungs that didn't work 100%.

A true motor racing hero and legend.

Basically, my car won't be ready! Also, my weekends are, generally, heavily booked up with chores! I'm hoping that I will have my car finished and chores finished up by next year.....

I do enjoy a bit of track action - especially when corners are involved, so I'd be keen on Mallory. I've never driven that track, but spectated loads of times back in the day; looks a lot of fun.

19 minutes ago, HotRodMatt said:

23 minutes ago, Vista said:

I don't mind the bonnet too much.....but agree RE lights, wheels and mirrors. 
That said, 10 years from now who says people won't be slating the rubber band 175/50 look? I confess that I already do

Got to say I prefer wheels and tyres that fill the arches too.

Absolutely, trends change.

Although, I've never been a fan of wheels with that sort of offset (I can't remember whether that's lots of +ve or lots of -ve!) particularly on RWD cars (for some reason). I like some dish. Maybe because I've been around too many decades!

It's going to be a challenge keeping my (extremely) slow-build 'Tina fashionable...! What's the current phrase? "On point"? See? Not so long ago, that would have been "trendy", "de rigeur" or "a la mode"...!

Sorry, might have gone slightly off topic....

1 hour ago, HotRodMatt said:

I'm starting to think of '90s built cars in the same way as '80s built cars: they looked better stock.

Yep! I like the colour, but...

the wheels

rear lights

bonnet

floppy mirrors........