Here we go again!

Discussion in 'Picture Gallery' started by Tim, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. Tim

    Tim LADS Sponsor

    Early last week I recieved a text from Brian proudly saying 'look what I've bought!'... A week later and a 450 mile round trip we now have inside the workshop a 1966 mk1 Ford Cortina

    Just like before it is fitted with a full Subaru floor pan which fits absolutely perfect with no shortening of the wheelbase like last time >:) as it stands now the car starts and drives but the bodywork is the biggest issue to addresss

    Currently it has a v3/4 engine freshly rebuilt with new steel head gaskets and a lot of other bits but given the last time we did this I cant see a 5 speed, standard top mount and td04 staying in there for very long...

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    1st mod completed within the hour... Freshly powder coated steelies in black for a nice bit of stealth :cool:

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    Watch this space ;)
     
  2. Obey 1

    Obey 1 Well-Known Member

  3. thatscoobyrocks

    thatscoobyrocks Well-Known Member

    Just need the Anglia to complete the collection, cool car had a MK4&5 :)
     
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  4. Gaulson

    Gaulson New Member

    Can't wait to see the rest of this, looks like it's going to be pretty interesting. A quick question, is it going to be 4wd or rwd? If rwd are you using the Subaru box or a different one?
     
  5. Tim

    Tim LADS Sponsor

    4wd, it's a complete Impreza floor pan and running gear just like the escort we've already done
     
  6. Gaulson

    Gaulson New Member

    Sorry I did read that but didn't know what you meant. Looking forward to seeing more of this :)
     
  7. Tim

    Tim LADS Sponsor

    Update time at last!

    The Cortina came back from the Bodyshop Saturday morning sporting a very intimidating new look! It has been fitted with a wide arch kit originally for a 2 door Impreza which have been widened, re-shaped and given a cut out to retain the rear doors.
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    Since returning from the Bodyshop on Saturday, the Cortina has been fully stripped as it was still a rolling shell for painting, underneath thoroughly cleaned and coated with black stone chip, existing brake lines removed, front suspension fitted including:

    Freshly painted front subframe in black with gold fleck
    STI RA quick rack
    Type RA aluminium wishbones
    Whiteline 27mm front anti-roll bar
    Whiteline adjustable drop links
    Summit racing front 6 point subframe brace
    Whiteline Motorsport anti-lift kit
    BC ER-series remote canister coilovers
    K-Sport 330mm 8 pot front brake with Pagid RST3 pads

    Also the STI-7 short ratio 6 speed gearbox is now fitted with uprated bushes in the cradle and gear linkage

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    Black painted finish on all the suspension with a beautiful gold fleck in keeping with the BC colour scheme and something a bit more 'old school' instead of the traditional Cams Green

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    Massive steps being made on both cars now, hopefully both will be out to play this summer :cool::cool:
     
  8. scooby251

    scooby251 Well-Known Member

    Looking great guys.
     
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  9. thatscoobyrocks

    thatscoobyrocks Well-Known Member

    Top work as always :cool:
     
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  10. garyboxer

    garyboxer Full member

    :eek:
     
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  11. tharrington

    tharrington Active Member

    Looking good there Tim. Bags the second passenger ride after you!! :rock:
     
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  12. mickp

    mickp Well-Known Member

    Superb job on both the old cars. Great how the cars are easily recognisable yet have that touch more performance than in original form.

    Well done guys :cool::cool:
     
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  13. ELV1S

    ELV1S Administrator

    Wow, looks fantastic :cool:
     
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  14. Tim

    Tim LADS Sponsor

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    Taxed ✅
    MOT'd ✅
    Mapped ✅

    After some more time today the Cortina's base map has now been brought up to around 1.0bar of boost, not anywhere near full power yet but the car feels awesome! More outstanding work from Anyhony at ADE
     
  15. mickp

    mickp Well-Known Member

    Just love this car. It looks superb
     
  16. andyscoob

    andyscoob Active Member

    That car looks evil but absolutely beautiful at the same time. :)
     

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