MAcheTT3 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Posted February 20, 2010 Hi, Been browsing for a while, but thinking more seriously now about getting into old skool Fords. I'm a mechanic and so have access to all the equipment I could ever need to take on some sort of project, but what I lack is experience and knowledge in this area. I'd be looking to take something back to a bare shell and build it up again from scratch. I love the look of the Mk3 Cortina and hope to pick up a 2 door at some point (knowing full well how rare they are). What I'm wondering is, how well could something this old handle in a fast road situation, compared to a modern car? I say could because I know as standard it would be fairly poor, but it could be made considerably better with time and money. I drive a 2003 Toyota Celica at the moment, for example, and it handles very well. Would I be dissapointed with an old ford in comparison? I did look into space frames and love the idea of converting the front and back to a frame and changing to a double wishbone setup. Although I do have experience with metal work, though, setting up suspension correctly seems like a major task. Anyone with experience in this area have any thoughts? Cheers, and I hope to be able to post my future project on these pages one day!
Guest cortinamad-gonetoo Posted February 20, 2010 Report Posted February 20, 2010 welcome to the site of maddness yeah it will handle shit compared to your car totally different drive but as you seem to know theres all sorts of mods available to make these cars handle serious power money and or knowledge
lotusless Posted February 20, 2010 Report Posted February 20, 2010 if you have the money + the ability you can make anything better than the original welcome to the site
MAcheTT3 Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Posted February 20, 2010 Let's say I stick in an Atlas axle, 4 link it, plus coilovers (does this sound about right?), would I have something comparable to a modern feeling suspension setup, or would I really have to completely change the whole setup? Thanks for the welcome!
Arrie Posted February 20, 2010 Report Posted February 20, 2010 welcome to the site mate. For any suspension or set up queries speak to Retro - he has his own section.
MAcheTT3 Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Posted February 25, 2010 Cheers, will take a look at Retro's section!
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