peteretep Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Thats basically what I tried before, but it moves too much for the thick stuff to be flexible long term I have also never seen one of those things for sale, they are just always crusty when you look under cars 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 cool as wagon allright dude. If you ever get rid of the steel rims giz a bell will ya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Cheers I'm actually trying to find one more wheel, as I currently have 7 of them but would like a spare set just encase they come back wonky from being widened or the WOF man doesn't like the stretch . Small ford spares are bloody hard to find these days! Anyone want to sell a type 9 gearbox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thphantum Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Nice car, and nice work talking the better half into "the need" for a 4 door car, yet still retaining your 2 door rides. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 09:56, peteretep said: hey man, I made a new handbrake cable holder thingy for my escort. First I tried making one out of a thick bit of rubber, but if fell apart quick as the rubber wasn't flexible enough, so new one is made from 3 or 4 layers or thin rubber, Its been on the car for a few years now and its sweet as. Got the rubber from para rubber from memory These guys sell 'handbrake bias straps' apparently www.mk1cortina.co.uk . . . you just need to pay a 45 GBP membership before you can make an order Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Spending 10 minutes with some rubber doesn't sound so bad now eh. Actually just thinking about it, using part of a seatbelt would probably work really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Yeah true, Might try a thick leather belt. Or as you suggest a seatbelt / rubber combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 16 hours ago, My name is Russell said: Cheers I'm actually trying to find one more wheel, as I currently have 7 of them but would like a spare set just encase they come back wonky from being widened or the WOF man doesn't like the stretch . Small ford spares are bloody hard to find these days! Anyone want to sell a type 9 gearbox? have enough bits kicking around to put together another powerglide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty360 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Re hand brake thing. Conveyor belting would the ticket id say. Have used it before for this type of thing. Just need a small off cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 WRT petrol smell: The fuel tanks have a tendency to rust out at the top. The solution is to remove the tank (easy job) and then probably use the POR15 tank sealer product (which is expensive but genuinely good). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 OK that's a good to know UJ, Will have a lookey. Every bike I own is lined with Por15 to stop junk in my carb. One tank it bridged huge holes and is still going strong 5 plus years later. Will order a new filler pipe thru GC @66gt anyways as its looking a bit perished when I gave it a prod. Chairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyteler Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Why the fuck... Pinto. Really? Faaaarken'ell 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 @My name is Russell So now that you’ve got a new tow wagon, guess that means the ol’ Paj needs a new home....wink wink nudge nudge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Lawl . . . Soz Puj still has its place as a weekly Red Rocks taxi / mainland offroad adventures. Is also Grandads old one so a bit of a treasure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 175 50 13 every day mate 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 On 5/12/2018 at 19:44, My name is Russell said: Before Will probably use this pair on the front and get the other pair welded a little wider on the rear This engine is not actually for the cortina*** I was walking to work this morning and saw a cool bike, thought....thats a cool bike. Went on oldschool, looked at cool Mk1 wagon, then saw your bike and it was the same one, exciting times. Also, do you need a diff head? Think I have one, which came with my house. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, ~Slideways~ said: I was walking to work this morning and saw a cool bike, thought....thats a cool bike. Went on oldschool, looked at cool Mk1 wagon, then saw your bike and it was the same one, exciting times. Also, do you need a diff head? Think I have one, which came with my house. Oh funny what are the chances! I'm giving it a little run down before mancamp in two weeks time. Normally park this heap of junk VvVvV the block over on Featherston Street Keen on spare diff! Might even be a better ratio / leak less than current one. The Cortina has oil leaks coming from areas i didn't even think oil could come from, rust protection at-least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 30 minutes ago, Seedy Al said: 175 50 13 every day mate Agree it's difficult to look past the 175 50 13, and you can get a sets of Nankang As1 for 400 bucks This website is kinda handy https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/ screen capture Will throw a tape measure around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My name is Russell Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yokohama A539 Advan175/60R13 looks ok, and poss a better Tyre? / reduce guard gap a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Slideways~ Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, My name is Russell said: Oh funny what are the chances! I'm giving it a little run down before mancamp in two weeks time. Normally park this heap of junk VvVvV the block over on Featherston Street Keen on spare diff! Might even be a better ratio / leak less than current one. The Cortina has oil leaks coming from areas i didn't even think oil could come from, rust protection at-least. Yep, that's the one I was walking from the train station. I haven't worked out the ratio (should there be any markings?), didn't see any damage. I'm sure it must be an escort diff, the previous house owner had one and there was a mk1 escort grill too (gave to my dad). Has just been sitting for years, so if you want it I wouldn't say no to some beer. I'll get a photo tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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