1966 Mk1 cortina GT She Drives!

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Thanks Jonsey, fingers crossed it's OK but I have the same concerns!

I've been playing with homebred nickel plating which I've mentioned before - I managed to tidy up the bonnet release parts.

It looks pretty good

Its easy to do, I'm finding me feet with it but for a fun side project its turned out well.


I'm working on the engine, the sump came off because I did a terrible job of fitting it and its had a dent in it so I figured id have a go at knocking it out!

A bit of heat and some strategic bashing! It's gone much better than my previous attempts so I'm pleasantly surprised.

I have an issue with the clutch- I bought this from Burton Power years ago when the engine was being reconditioned mainly for balancing the flywheel and pressure plate.

The pressure plate fits the flywheel and is flush without the friction plate, the friction plate fits the input shaft and is the correct diameter for the pressure plate.

Put this lot together and you get this

Have I missed something? I don't remember needing spacers?

Answers on a postcard!

Hope you're all staying safe out there.