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24-04-2011, 05:19 PM
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Starter Motor
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Hi All, I've been lurking around here for quite some time now.
Thought I would put up a couple pictures of my Cortina. It is Grandpa Spec atm, but just focused on getting it registered for now and enjoy driving it around with the family. 4.1, Auto.      Let me know what you think. Phil. |
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24-04-2011, 06:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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looks in great nick, what are the plans for it???
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24-04-2011, 06:28 PM
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Starter Motor
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At this stage, I have no idea... I really want a V8 but I like the idea of doing it up as it sits with it's 4.1. In the end I think I should just leave it as it is with the 6 and if i want a v8 go out and buy a v8 car!
 But i'll change my mind a 100 times from now. Get it on the road for now, drive it.. tidy it up a bit. Work in progress! Phil. |
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25-04-2011, 11:44 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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cool either way, one thing if you leave it stock you can put it on historic rego & it can be a cool cheap weekend cruiser
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25-04-2011, 11:14 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
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Location: Perth
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awesome...leave it as is, you dont see these cars in this condition any more.
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25-04-2011, 11:44 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
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I remember my parents' 4.1 6GL X-Pac (nearly like a GHIA) 4-speed manual / vinyl roof / overriders / Hella foglights.
What a car it was .... the 4.1 went well indeed for what it was. Wish I could get that car back ... I remember the rego was KXA 085 (1980 model) Just to add to this .... having a look at what is on offer out there at the moment on Carsales ... is near impossible to find such a clean unmolested example as well ... you have done well.
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The Current Stable 2016 SZII TS Territory RWD Petrol The Evolution of the EGA54D utes AU Workshop Build thread of EGA54D B-Series Workshop Build thread of EGA54D 2004 SX TX Territory AWD - Gone but not forgotten 2010 FG XT "The ex-rental" - Moved onto a new home Mechan1k's Flickr Page Last edited by Mechan1k; 26-04-2011 at 12:05 AM. |
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26-04-2011, 04:45 PM
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Starter Motor
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Yeah, i've been looking at them for a while and there all been modded up a fair bit, each to there own I guess but I like the look of an original car with a few minor touches.....
I think it will be best to keep it a 4.1 but i might just replace the head with an alloy one. How can I improve the handling of the car? when cornering the whole car rolls major lol.. Phil. |
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26-04-2011, 07:27 PM
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There's another thread in this section of someone trying to sell theirs ... and they had literally done all of the suspension .... but kept the 13" steelies on it ... was a lower than standard ... but nothing over the top. Looks good .... but retained a fair standard look as well.
To stop roll though ... first thing would be replacing shocks and springs with HD items first and foremost ... that will get handling back (better than original as well) That's a starting point ... you can opt to keep the current height ... or lower it (as much as you like really)
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The Current Stable 2016 SZII TS Territory RWD Petrol The Evolution of the EGA54D utes AU Workshop Build thread of EGA54D B-Series Workshop Build thread of EGA54D 2004 SX TX Territory AWD - Gone but not forgotten 2010 FG XT "The ex-rental" - Moved onto a new home Mechan1k's Flickr Page |
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26-04-2011, 10:30 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
Join Date: Dec 2008
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1a. Shocks, ..they are probably 30+ yrs old
1b. Bushes (to tighten it up)...they are also probably 30+ yrs old 2. Springs, 3. Swaybar upgrades, 4. Lowering (unless you've done this at point 2). If you start with the basics, and then see how much more it needs. Car looks fantastic. One of those barn finds you here about. Opportunity for a real sleeper !!! |
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26-04-2011, 10:31 PM
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Tippy-tronic Free Zone
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And if you start changing engines to V8s, then you will need to get it certified by an engineer (AFAIK)....and that means more $$$$$
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27-04-2011, 08:24 PM
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Starter Motor
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What about these Coils on ebay, worth the money?
 $250 Delivered. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-CORTINA-...item4aaa245ac4 |
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08-05-2011, 12:19 AM
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Starter Motor
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Little addition i have made, it isn't the original ford symbol.. it is quite larger but fits on there nicely.... old one was all faded..
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07-06-2011, 06:28 PM
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Starter Motor
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It's on the road now, got it registered today!
now I can enjoy it..
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08-06-2011, 07:27 AM
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Nice .. good work.
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08-06-2011, 07:53 AM
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Full Speed Ahead!!!!
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MATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 this model was my first car!! i loooooovvvveeeeeedddd it!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeh baby, looking at your photos, it takes me back to a time when i have a massive 302 in it!! you have to do the conversion, these boys with their turbos think they have a fast car????? put a race prepped 302 in your cortina and you will need wings because they get up and boogey with the best of them!!!!!
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08-06-2011, 06:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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great work, are you going to bring it to the Cortina Nationals next year?
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08-06-2011, 07:11 PM
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Starter Motor
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If time and money permits... then I would! :P See how i go..... But for now i'll try and get it running nice and work out what im going to be doing with it... |
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08-06-2011, 07:22 PM
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Throw some dollars at the x flow and get it singing a fine tune,you wont regret it.There is nothing like a cammy crossflow making over 200hp
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08-06-2011, 06:57 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Nice car mate! Enjoy it!
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26-10-2011, 09:47 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Love it standard. Looks great, and worth a lot more as it sits without mods.
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My 78 Cortina GHIA
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