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by Sideways
Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Making the steering feel more precise in a mk1
Replies: 12
Views: 15835

Harrie D wrote:Cortina MK1 struts are standard fitted to vertical , they should come a bit forward below . Makes it steer much better .

Harrie
How much is a 'bit' Harrie - and how do you get them forward?
by Sideways
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Builders - Vancouver Area?
Replies: 11
Views: 13258

Believe the gentleman I got the it from said it was a "Street" cam. Sideways, was your Cortina at the Van System show? I believe I saw one sitting near the Morgans and looked like it had a Honda motor. Yea super light, that's why I'd like a little extra ;) Yes, that was me, it looks a lit...
by Sideways
Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Builders - Vancouver Area?
Replies: 11
Views: 13258

Yea good read, think there's something in my old book about that. Sideways, was thinking of just keeping it at 1600. 1600 in the Anglia will certainly do the trick, even without much 'tuning'. People tend to forget how light 'our' cars are so even a small increase in capacity/torque/hp makes a diff...
by Sideways
Mon Aug 15, 2016 3:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Builders - Vancouver Area?
Replies: 11
Views: 13258

Brett pretty much nailed it there, I went with a 1760 once, full meal deal but tuning the 40's to go with it was a nightmare and even once it was properly jetted etc I didn't find it be as smooth as the 1700 I built and not even close to being as smooth as the many non-crossflows I built, so you may...
by Sideways
Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Engine Builders - Vancouver Area?
Replies: 11
Views: 13258

There is a fellow named Hillary that works out of Magnem in Burnaby, He has a lot of experience with English cars and has done work for me in the past. I think the last time I checked he was working part time so I hope he hasn't retired yet?? http://www.magnemengine.ca/ I was just going to suggest ...
by Sideways
Mon Jul 04, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cortina DeTomaso
Replies: 11
Views: 12407

Humm, not a 1963 for sure, and frankly I was doubtful about the deTomaso connection. But maybe there really was such a car: http://www.zwischengas.com/de/FT/fahrzeugberichte/Ford-Cortina-GT-De-Tomaso-Alejandros-sportlich-getrimmter-Tourenwagen.html Me too but if they did exist, fine - this car, not...
by Sideways
Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: New old guy from Vancouver
Replies: 20
Views: 37824

Fast forward, did get to the ABFM where the car was well received, I contacted Fred and he loved what I had done to the car - he was a bit nervous about how the car would turn out - me too! - but was delighted with the result. Still a bit of finishing to underhood, inside, centre console to be fabri...
by Sideways
Fri May 27, 2016 2:47 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

Saw your cortina at van deusen on the weekend! :D That was a good show this year (no, not because I had a car there!), decent mix as usual, good weather, talked my head off all day about the car there were so many questions. Cleaned up the area where I removed the 'bubble', should get the trans tun...
by Sideways
Wed May 25, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

So far the rear end is hanging in there, probably because the rears spin in every gear - getting closer to being done, car runs very well, front end still a little 'spongy' so I'll have to look at that. http://www.enfostuff.com/forum/userpix/344_Cortina_with_S2000_2.jpg I am on the hunt for 15"...
by Sideways
Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

Just double checked. You need either V6 Pinto or V8 Mustang II. I have a Morris Minor convertible with Fiat twin cam lump in it. It has a 70s Toyota Celica rear axle which has given no trouble and did not need altering to fit, other than mounts. I would look out for something like that or even Jap ...
by Sideways
Fri Jul 03, 2015 10:14 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

Just double checked. You need either V6 Pinto or V8 Mustang II. I have a Morris Minor convertible with Fiat twin cam lump in it. It has a 70s Toyota Celica rear axle which has given no trouble and did not need altering to fit, other than mounts. I would look out for something like that or even Jap ...
by Sideways
Tue Jun 30, 2015 12:02 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

I have owned 2 302 V8 MK1s over the years. We used to get the Pinto axle, which has an off set diff. so one side is longer than the other. Remove one long side and weld on another short side. Perfect fit plus bolt pattern matches Cortina. Also ran stock Cortina discs with no worries as the car is s...
by Sideways
Mon Jun 29, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

I am not that keen on the Pinto rear myself but 4 link is a little more difficult/expensive and for the way I will be driving, probably unecessary. I'll kick around some of the Japanese alternatives though I also planned to just leave the original in until it breaks, its not like the S2000 motor has...
by Sideways
Tue Jun 23, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: Some of Mark's cars from the frozen north!
Replies: 29
Views: 56213

Nice to see you finally got the wagon done Mark. I finally pulled the Fiat Twin Cam from the Cortina I bought from you and am in the process of installing the 'upgraded' engine/trans but I am having a problem finding the recommended Pinto V6 wagon rear end - any alternatives that come to mind? http:...
by Sideways
Tue May 19, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: All British Field Meet in Vancouver
Replies: 3
Views: 9525

Nice, I was on the island this weekend so couldn't make it, first one I have missed in years.

Should be there next year but no predictions as to whether the Hondtina will be there!