1966 Mk1 cortina GT She Drives!

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Ivr just come in from the garage, I started off with gaps that were a little off but I got it to 5mm on the frames and 7 next to the front wing and 8.

I'm happy with the result - I'll just have to see where I'm at with the rear door.

10-17-2019

The last few weeks have been a repeat of the previous posts I've made! Basically lots of sanding,swearing and cups of tea!

My attempt to get the door skin failed and it appears the gaps to wide and too far gone for it to be rectified. I'll have to replace it again but the body shop will do the job as they should have done - lesson learned...

End this on a high note shes been safely loaded and sent in her way, the door will be sorted afterwards they're unphased about it though

10-20-2019

With the garage free for doing activities.


I've bought the axle and sub frame in from the shed which has earned me some brownie points with mrs jim! At this rate I'll be at 0 by Christmas!

I've stripped one of the leaf springs down but I need to find someone who sells replacement pads/rubbers for them. I've found rubbers but the circular pads are tricky- I may have to make some.

I also pulled the tank out which will need reworking as the por15 hasn't worked- its flaked in the tank and under the paint its rustier than I've worked on yet! Unfortunately its rusted through, I'm in no rush for a tank but I think I'll cut the lower section off and get some more L in there too