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Author Archives: gregscortinagt
More suspension work, car shows and the Cortina Nationals
Been a while since I posted an update and a little bit has happened since then. On the car front, last time I posted about the Spiyda solid state voltage stabiliser that had improved the accuracy of my gauges. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Posted in Car Show, Suspension, Wheels
Tagged Bathurst, Car Show, Cortina Nationals, Suspension
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More suspension work and some electrical
Again, long time between updates but a few more projects undertaken. The rear springs did come out again and have been reset a little higher. Definite improvement. Unfortunately, I have an annoying clunking sound over bumps in the front passenger … Continue reading
Posted in Car Show, Electrical, Suspension
Tagged electronics, Spiyda, Suspension, Trophy, Voltage Stabiliser
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Coilovers galore
So it’s been a while since I posted an update. In that time I haven’t really done much with the car other than drive it. What I have fettled with is the car’s suspension. The original front suspension setup I … Continue reading
Teething problems
Decided to head out for a cruise on Sunday afternoon with the wife, got about a kilometre up the road, was pulling up at a set of lights and the clutch went to floor and the car shuddered to a … Continue reading
The Finish Line
Well I finally got the last couple of jobs done. I got the grille fit up, which wasn’t quite as easy as it should have been. With a new front valance there were no holes for the mounting pins so … Continue reading
One step forward two steps back
Thanks to the ineptitude of our state and federal governments I’m still stuck at home without any meaningful work. That’s good news for the Cortina as it continues to go together. The front windscreen has now been fitted with a … Continue reading
Door Check Straps
I put the door check straps in today. It was a bit of an ordeal so I thought I would write a post in case I ever need to do it again or if someone else ever needs some advice. … Continue reading
Interior Finished
The past week has seen the interior fitted up. First step was fitting the carpet. All of the crevices were filled with reproduction timber infills. I bought a 9 piece carpet set from Aldridge in the UK and picked up … Continue reading
Windows and Interior
Getting close to the business end now. I organised Mark from Top Mark to install the front and rear screens. The rear screen is the original glass which was in good condition. I cleaned and polished it and came up … Continue reading
Posted in Bodywork, Interior
Tagged Centre Console, Glove Box, Interior, Rubbers, Trim, Windows
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Greg's Cortina Mk1 GT Build 