Thinkin out loud....mk1 cortina

[chinkamon]

So I got a tidy mk1 cortina

She's stock all Apart from the lotus steels an a few inches lower

Only thing is whilst I'm happy with the car, part of me wants a sleeper

My old 1929 model A looked like something off the Waltons until I flicked a switched which uncorked the silencers then the 3.5 v8 was unleashed an i nailed it like a scalded cat

Part of me misses that.. specially when the nob head in the corsa pulls up along side me haha

So question is

Do i replace the engine steering etc etc with something bigger and tastier ( suggestions please )

Or do I go for the tranquil life ( and the mpg) and just poodle along with a tidy stocker??

Or do I get a loan and BUY ANOTHER AS WELL HAHAHA

[colr6]

Me personally would leave the car as is if it's nice and tidy and buy another to modify. Save destroying a nice std one.

[chinkamon]

Yea that's my thoughts although I almost feel like I'd be cheating on her if I bought another toy haha

Like she might get the hump an not start for me haha

[colr6]

Did you get your battery sorted?

[chinkamon]

Yes mate thank you I found a place online that had perfect fitting battery ( width wise ) to go in the original battery tray.

It was a 48ah 430cca with a 4 year guarantee for £50 delivered free next day!!

[Vista]

Me personally would leave the car as is if it's nice and tidy and buy another to modify. Save destroying a nice std one.

Ahem,

 

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/ipb/index.php?/topic/82455-the-big-buildcossy-tina/

[chinkamon]

Ahem,

 

http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/ipb/index.php?/topic/82455-the-big-buildcossy-tina/

 

Haha does that mean you regretted modifying your cortina colr6 haha

[colr6]

NO, it was a left hooker and even though it was in very good bodily nick to try and source all the original parts to make a minter I would have got bored and penniless. Even though it hasn't been a cheap conversion I can do things how I want and not as was originally. Ideal example rack and pinion steering. Might stick to lorries there cheaper!!

Apart from that it gives you lot something to read and pick to bits!

[chinkamon]

Can certainly sympathise with the penniless bit!!!

[Cortina ken]

So I got a tidy mk1 cortina

She's stock all Apart from the lotus steels an a few inches lower

Only thing is whilst I'm happy with the car, part of me wants a sleeper

My old 1929 model A looked like something off the Waltons until I flicked a switched which uncorked the silencers then the 3.5 v8 was unleashed an i nailed it like a scalded cat

Part of me misses that.. specially when the nob head in the corsa pulls up along side me haha

So question is

Do i replace the engine steering etc etc with something bigger and tastier ( suggestions please )

Or do I go for the tranquil life ( and the mpg) and just poodle along with a tidy stocker??

Or do I get a loan and BUY ANOTHER AS WELL HAHAHA

Hi mate i can relate to you on that, my tina looks stock but it shocks the boy racers when i unleash the 230 bhp pinto under the bonnet, then its smiles all the way

[chinkamon]

Yea the little boys in their corsas used to poop themselves wen I unleashed my truck lol

Part of me wants that again in the cortina but it is too nice to spoil in a way?

Only got one garage an can't leave one on the drive in the English weather!

[Cortina ken]

Go for a strong pinto, mine has never been welded and as near mint as i have seen, the pinto fits great and will give you the fun you need,

For more fun fit a lsd with the pinto for some great sidways action lll

[chinkamon]

Go for a strong pinto, mine has never been welded and as near mint as i have seen, the pinto fits great and will give you the fun you need,

For more fun fit a lsd with the pinto for some great sidways action lll

What gear box have you got with yours? Have you fitted a lsd to yours too?

[Cortina ken]

What gear box have you got with yours? Have you fitted a lsd to yours too?

Type 9 box

Yes lsd

[chinkamon]

I'm not vastly knowledgeable about lsds or even Axles to be honest?

Is there any best suited to mk1 cortinas or ones to avoid etc etc?

I'm guessing the old original one In mine isn't going to like much abuse

[puddy]

English axle ( standard) is more than good enough for a pinto .

 

I have a Tran x plated diff in mine ( 3 j now I think ) which I much prefer to a

 

Quaife atb type.

 

puddy