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23rd April 2018, 07:26 PM

RobW started a thread WTB Capri/Essesx 3L v6 in Parts for sale

Seeing what's out there for a savage/Perana replica. Cheers, Rob.

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23rd April 2018, 07:01 PM

RobW started a thread More info on Cortina Savage / Perana in Engine conversions or swaps

Hi groovers, I've been away for a bit but moving on the Cortina again. Can anyone point me in the direction of some good literature on either the v6M2 Savage or Perana? Google doesn't add much to what I already know...

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16th April 2018, 02:31 AM

peteleo replied to a thread Mk1 65 on glovebox hinges in Wanted !

Hi, I have a hinge assembly for a MK1 airflow. Can send picture: psnyders@pacbell.net Peter

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14th April 2018, 05:46 PM

papas440 started a thread Mk1 65 on glovebox hinges in Wanted !

Hi everyone, back again after a while. Getting close to fitting my 4 door up but can't find the glovebox hinges. Anyone out the got a pair of hinges for a 65 on?

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11th April 2018, 07:47 PM

Cortina GT500 started a thread Rear brakes in Parts for sale

I have a complete set of rear brakes from a Capri V6. These are 9" X 2 1/4" and are self adjusting. If anyone has a set of Mk1 GT brakes I am interested in doing a swap. Norm

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11th April 2018, 07:24 PM

Cortina GT500 started a thread 1500 engine in Parts for sale

Any interest in a 1500 engine with a 6 bolt crank and lip seal sump? Engine is complete with ancillaries and came from a running Mk2 auto. I have not dismantled to verify condition so selling as suitable for rebuild. If you PM phone number I will call back. Norm

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7th April 2018, 11:51 AM

Rallye Sport replied to a thread Zinc plating colour in Talk about Cortinas

Thanks for the input. Ended up going all silver plate to keep it uniform. Made good progress over the easter weekend so a little bucket turned into a bigger bin of parts. Heres a small sample of what I've had done so far.

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4th April 2018, 06:37 PM

Captin Crayford replied to a thread Zinc plating colour in Talk about Cortinas

The gold colour was Cadmium plating back in the day, This was banned a long time ago due to its very toxic make up. Now you have a gold zinc fosfate colour and also zinc Silver finish, Most nuts and bolts on MK1's and 2's where silver zinc plated., Boot. door and bonnet catches where gold. Some...

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31st March 2018, 11:04 AM

suebutcher replied to a thread Zinc plating colour in Talk about Cortinas

I think the "gold" zinc plating is called zinc chromate. Used a lot on German cars of the era, it stays shiny longer than the normal zinc plating, but looks worse when it does start to tarnish. I expect Ford didn't bother with it because it was more expensive.

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30th March 2018, 07:48 PM

sebspeed started a thread Airflow gt oil pressure gauge senders in Parts for sale

As title,new oil gauge senders for the airflow gt.these are brand new and not ford old stock.they look exactly the same and period as originals and work.they are £82 posted to australia or new zealand.i tried uploading a photo but gave up after an hour.photo can be seen on the buysellcortina site...

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28th March 2018, 07:54 AM

mk1-66 started a thread Mk1 gt console in Wanted !

Hi guys am chasing a Mk1 gt console not to fussed about condition, anything out there? Cheers Matt

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