https://gregscortinagt.blog/2025/11/24/more-suspension-work-car-shows-and-the-cortina-nationals/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nationals.jpgNationalshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/imgp9770.jpgIMGP9770https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bfccnsw.jpgbfccnswhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/nationals1-1.jpgNationals1https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/steelies.jpgsteelieshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gbmk1_cortinanationals3.jpgGBMk1_CortinaNationals3https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gbmk1_cortinanationals1.jpgGBMk1_CortinaNationals1https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/imgp9957.jpgIMGP9957https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gbmk1_cortinanationals4.jpgGBMk1_CortinaNationals4https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/bathurst1.jpgBathurst12025-11-24T23:06:02+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2025/05/12/more-suspension-work-and-some-electrical/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/susp.jpgSusphttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/stance.jpgstancehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/smallford2.jpgsmallford2https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/smallford1.jpgsmallford12025-05-12T06:12:33+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2024/08/01/coilovers-galore/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/susp2-1.jpgsusp2https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/car1-1.jpgcar1https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/trophy1.jpgtrophy1https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/362686049_10161347755361079_4118673036754999292_n.jpg362686049_10161347755361079_4118673036754999292_nhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/susp3-1.jpgsusp3https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-2.jpegimagehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-1.jpegimagehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image.jpegimagehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/car1.jpgcar1https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/susp4.jpgsusp42024-08-01T07:24:21+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/10/21/teething-problems/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/img_7784.jpegIMG_7784Tank is leaking out of the bottom of the fitting that holds the sender.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/img_7751.jpegIMG_7751The offending clutch line.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/img_7749.jpegIMG_7749First trip home on the back of tilt tray.2021-10-21T09:12:32+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/10/06/the-finish-line/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rego2.jpgrego2Regoedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rego1.jpgRego1And regoed! Just waiting on new plates.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rearimg_7697.jpegRearIMG_7697Nice rear!https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/passengersideimg_7699.jpegPassengerSideIMG_7699Passenger's sidehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/interior5img_7696.jpegInterior5IMG_7696My original glass polished up really nicehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/interior4img_7695.jpegInterior4IMG_7695I cut some mats from some spare original carpet I bought from Aldridges and had a local trimmer make up some mats for me.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/interior3img_7694.jpegInterior3IMG_7694https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/interior2img_7693.jpegInterior2IMG_7693Interior looks minthttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/interior1img_7692.jpegInterior1IMG_7692Interior looks minthttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/img_7689.jpgIMG_7689Washing the dust off. Quarter windows leak like a sieve lol2021-10-06T08:54:04+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/09/07/one-step-forward-two-steps-back/2021-09-07T08:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/08/17/door-check-straps/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7562.jpegIMG_7562The finished product.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7561.jpegIMG_7561Step 2 - use a flat blade or similar to push the strap down so that the front can be pushed into the groove. I found a chisel worked best to push on the tangs as a screwdriver was too narrow and there is a lot of pressure required.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7560.jpegIMG_7560Step 1 - Place the strap in position and put a chock to stop the hook from jumping out. Tape up the end of the strap as you will need to tap it into place.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7559.jpegIMG_7559Step 3 - with the pressure on gently tap the strap until it falls into position. It may not completely seat but as long as you can get the retaining strap on then you can tap it home later without it jumping out.2021-08-17T10:44:08+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/08/16/interior-finished/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7555.jpegIMG_7555https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7554.jpegIMG_7554New vapour barrierhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7553.jpegIMG_7553New vapour barrierhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7551.jpegIMG_7551Number plate light installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7550.jpegIMG_7550Number plate light installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7547.jpegIMG_7547My reconditioned steering wheel replaced the spare wheel.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7546.jpegIMG_7546Wheel aligninghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7545.jpegIMG_7545Wheel aligninghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7544.jpegIMG_7544Wheel aligninghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7543.jpegIMG_7543Wheels were fit back up and I opened the garage door to get a bit of sun on it.2021-08-16T09:56:21+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/08/03/windows-and-interior/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7496.jpegIMG_7496Test fitting the centre console.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7495.jpegIMG_7495Radio blanking plate in position.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7494.jpegIMG_7494Putting the glove box in.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7493.jpegIMG_7493Glove box in. I will need to find a new clip as the old one is pretty brittle.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7483.jpegIMG_7483Rear window installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7481.jpegIMG_7481Rubber fits OK but the corners are a bit tight.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7480.jpegIMG_7480New rear parcel shelf and new rear divider.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7461.jpegIMG_7461https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7455.jpegIMG_7455Finished reconditioned centre console.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/img_7454.jpegIMG_7454Centre console was powder coated.2021-08-03T11:56:25+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/07/22/trim-fitting/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/windowstopcomp.jpgWindowStopCompThe window stops were powder coated, painted in satin black and given new felt and new bolts.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/trimfitting.jpgTrimFittinghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sidetrim.jpgSideTrimhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearventgasket.jpgRearVentGaskethttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearvent4.jpgRearVent4https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearvent3.jpgRearVent3https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearvent2.jpgRearVent2https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearvent.jpgRearVenthttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearinsidevent2.jpgRearInsideVent2https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/rearinsidevent.jpgRearInsideVent2021-07-22T01:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2021/03/30/bits-and-pieces-2/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7135-1.jpgIMG_7135 (1)Test piece of trim fit up. Back bend needs a slight tweak but it fits tight and even to the car.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7103-1.jpgIMG_7103 (1)Hoses fitted back up with new clamps.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7102-1.jpgIMG_7102 (1)Headers and carby fitted back up with new link mechanism.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7101-1.jpgIMG_7101 (1)Original plenum drain with powder coated bracket, new rubber and new screws.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7030.jpgIMG_7030Door handles have given me a few issues as the rechroming wrecked the threads. This is a pretty good original.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7028-1.jpgIMG_7028 (1)New front window glass fitted. Prick of a job on a freshly painted car. All new rubbers.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7027-1.jpgIMG_7027 (1)New bullet rear mirror. I'm only going with the drivers side.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7031-1.jpgIMG_7031 (1)Re anodised bonnet catch with new old stock mechanism.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7010-1.jpgIMG_7010 (1)Spare tyre holder was powder coated.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/img_7008-1.jpgIMG_7008 (1)Powder coated rear fuel filler with new rubbers and brackets.2021-03-30T22:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/12/10/off-to-the-trimmers/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/corty.jpgcorty2020-12-10T21:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/11/26/doors-and-locks/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6905.jpegIMG_6905The strikers were cleaned and given a polish.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6906.jpegIMG_6906The lock mechanisms were in good working order so were given a clean and fit up.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6907.jpegIMG_6907The housings were re plated.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6908.jpegIMG_6908The housings were re plated.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6909.jpegIMG_6909The old horse hair was replaced with felt.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6910.jpegIMG_6910When the sun hits it the car looks teal as the blue shines through.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6911.jpegIMG_6911https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6912.jpegIMG_6912Door gaps are perfect.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6913.jpegIMG_6913Under low light the grey and silver shines through.2020-11-26T10:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/11/05/painted/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6879.jpgIMG_6879https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/img_6878.jpgIMG_68782020-11-05T08:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/10/21/new-wheels/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6842.jpgIMG_6842Rear 225/45 on 15x7 P24https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6841.jpgIMG_6841Rear 225/45 on 15x7 P24https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6840.jpgIMG_6840Rear 225/45 on 15x7 P24https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6839.jpgIMG_6839Rear 225/45 on 15x7 P24https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6795.jpgIMG_6795Front 195/50 on 15x7 P14https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/img_6794.jpgIMG_6794Front 195/50 on 15x7 P142020-10-21T10:14:40+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/07/31/engine-and-gearbox-in/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6521.jpgIMG_6521Inline fuel filter was installed at the rear of the car.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6519.jpgIMG_6519New fuel line and brand new sender wire in the correct trace colours.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6516.jpgIMG_6516https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6515.jpgIMG_6515Fuel line was run through the factory clips.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6513.jpgIMG_6513Fuel tank installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6512-e1596181492277.jpgIMG_6512Rubber gasket for fuel tank.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6510.jpgIMG_6510New braided fuel line.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/img_6507.jpgIMG_6507New fuel tank sender unit.2020-07-31T08:02:42+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/05/27/electrical-completed/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6374-1.jpgIMG_6374Indicators also got new globes.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6373-1.jpgIMG_6373Refurbished instruments with new globes fitted.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6357-1.jpgIMG_6357Eyeballs installed in freshly painted dash. 1966 was the only year that had the lovely matt grey interior. You can see the vent pipe through the glove box opening.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6356-1.jpgIMG_6356Eyeballs installed in freshly painted dash. 1966 was the only year that had the lovely matt grey interior.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6328-1.jpgIMG_6328A bracket was made to install the new washer motorhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6315-1.jpgIMG_6315Reassembled and ready to be installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_6311-1.jpgIMG_6311Eyeballs being assembled2020-06-11T10:12:06+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/04/05/suspension-and-brakes-finished/2020-04-05T10:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/01/29/suspension-back-in/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6202.jpgIMG_6202Freshly powder coated backing plates with new boltshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6201.jpgIMG_6201Backing plates assembledhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6200.jpgIMG_6200https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6199.jpgIMG_6199New brake lines and hoseshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6196.jpgIMG_6196https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6195.jpgIMG_6195In this pic you can see the extra leaf in the rear spring.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6194.jpgIMG_6194https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6193.jpgIMG_6193U Bolts had to be shortened but I may take a bit more off.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6192.jpgIMG_6192https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6191.jpgIMG_61912020-01-29T20:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2020/01/22/re-wiring-part-3-indicators-and-test-fitting-loom/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6168-e1580165615768.jpgIMG_6168Underside of cross memberhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6169.jpgIMG_6169Front headlight relays and fuses.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6171.jpgIMG_6171Bushes installed in freshly powder coated control armshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6167.jpgIMG_6167Sway bar mounts. New washers are quite soft and it's hard to stop them spinning when torqueing up the bolts. I might make up some of my ownhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6166-e1580165417592.jpgIMG_6166Cross member installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6165.jpgIMG_6165This is how I installed some of the bushes. You need to really distort them hard. This one is about 30% compressed and you need to quite a bit more before they practically fold in half and pop through.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6164.jpgIMG_6164The fuse holders sit just above where the kickboard finishes.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6163.jpgIMG_6163New fuse holders installed. Next step will be to clean and re-wrap the entire loom.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6161.jpgIMG_6161New fittings were soldered on.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/img_6159.jpgIMG_6159New wires were soldered on in the correct trace colours.2020-01-22T22:33:25+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/11/25/re-wiring-part-2-headlight-pigtails/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6013.jpgIMG_6013View of the cable and grommet fit from the front. The connectors needs a little clean and tidy up but very happy with the result.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6012.jpgIMG_6012New pigtails test fit to the freshly powder coated headlight bucketshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6011.jpgIMG_6011Test fit into the headlight wiring blockhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6010.jpgIMG_6010New connectorshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6009.jpgIMG_6009The new pigtails were measures, cut, new bullets soldered on and wrapped in original loom tapehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6008.jpgIMG_6008The new cable was run through the existing rubber grommetshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6003.jpgIMG_6003New heavier gauge wire was soldered onto the existing plugshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_6002.jpgIMG_6002Removing the connectors from the existing headlight plu2019-11-25T05:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/11/19/re-wiring-part-1/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5993.jpgIMG_5993https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5992.jpgIMG_5992This is the new fuse blocks. Very neat with a common bus. This block will supply fused power to all items that require power when the ignition is turned on, hence the white cables.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5948.jpgIMG_5948This is the passenger side engine loom in the car for test fitting. New wires run for the alternator and horn that will be terminated at a later stage. I am running new 6mm cable direct from the alternator to the battery (via the solenoid). It will run through the headlight loom and be hidden. Previously this wire ran under the dash and through the ignition switch.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5947.jpgIMG_5947Wrapping the passenger side engine loom in original loom tape. Slow and tedious work.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5941.jpgIMG_5941Splicing in new power cable. I recommend using flux to get the solder to flow nicely through the joint. My 60w soldering iron didn't do an easy job of the thicker 6mm cable. I have since bought a 100w soldering iron that makes short work of the heavier cable.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5935.jpgIMG_5935The internals of the regulator were removed and discarded.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5934.jpgIMG_5934https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5933.jpgIMG_5933The plan is to keep the original regulator in place but terminate the wires that run to it in the loom. It will look original but do nothing. I was considering options to use the space in the box to hide fuses/relays.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5931.jpgIMG_5931Any wires that needed to be replaced were stripped, joined, soldered and covered in heatshrink.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_5920.jpgIMG_5920In the original wiring loom nearly everything goes through the ignition switch. There were quite a few crispy wires in this area and the headlight switches had been changed and re-wired. I re-wired them back to original and all the power wires now run from the fuse box, not the ignition.2023-03-15T09:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/09/09/brake-lines/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/img_5820.jpgIMG_58202019-09-09T05:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/08/29/home-again/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5806.jpgIMG_5806The outside of the car will be painted when it's back together. Makes assembly easier.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5805.jpgIMG_5805Engine bay is fully paintedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5804.jpgIMG_5804This is where it will live for the next few monthshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5803.jpgIMG_5803Arriving homehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5802.jpgIMG_5802Loading up for the trip home.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_5801.jpgIMG_5801Loading up for the trip home2019-08-29T22:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/07/26/nearly-ready-for-paint/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5688.jpgIMG_5688https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5687.jpgIMG_5687https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5686.jpgIMG_5686https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5661.jpgIMG_5661https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5660.jpgIMG_5660https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5659.jpgIMG_5659https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5658.jpgIMG_5658https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5657.jpgIMG_5657https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5656.jpgIMG_5656https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_5655.jpgIMG_56552019-07-26T04:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/04/15/bodywork-car-gapped/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5215.jpgIMG_5215https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5141.jpgIMG_5141https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5214.jpgIMG_5214https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5140.jpgIMG_5140https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5139.jpgIMG_5139https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5138.jpgIMG_5138https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_5137.jpgIMG_51372019-04-15T04:04:00+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/02/22/gauges/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/temp-before.jpgTemp BeforeTemp Gauge Beforehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/temp-after.jpgtemp afterTemp Gauge Afterhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tacho-before.jpgTacho BeforeTacho Beforehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/tacho-after.jpgTacho afterTacho Afterhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/speedo-broken.jpgSpeedo BrokenBroken Speedo Casehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/speedo-before.jpgSpeedo BeforeSpeedo Beforehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/speedo-after.jpgSpeedo afterSpeedo Afterhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/oil-before.jpgOil BeforeOil Gauge Beforehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/oil-after.jpgOil afterOil Gauge Afterhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/fuel-before.jpgFuel BeforeFuel Gauge Before2019-02-22T00:03:23+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/01/28/handbrake/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4790.jpgimg_4790The end attachment was sanded and painted silver and a new rubber grommet installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4789.jpgimg_4789Handbrake painted and reassembledhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4788.jpgimg_4788Handbrake painted and reassembledhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4787.jpgimg_4787Handbrake painted and reassembledhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4757.jpgimg_4757The new lever looks as good as newhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4756.jpgimg_4756I sanded out all the scratches and polished it uphttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4755.jpgimg_4755The plasic lever had some discolouration and scratches from years of usehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4754.jpgimg_4754I sanded back the handle to remove any pitting and scratches and sanded it back with fine sandpaper as I wanted a smooth finishhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4749.jpgimg_4749The replacement handle was disassembledhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4748.jpgimg_4748You can see the spring loaded latch as it should look on the replacement handle2022-03-28T10:28:03+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/01/21/diff-brakes/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4741.jpgimg_4741https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4740.jpgimg_4740https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4739.jpgimg_4739https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4738.jpgimg_4738https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4737.jpgimg_4737https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4725.jpgimg_4725https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4724.jpgimg_47242019-01-21T23:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2019/01/08/rear-brakes-completed/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4687.jpgimg_4687https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4686.jpgimg_4686https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4685.jpgimg_4685https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/img_4684.jpgimg_46842019-01-08T23:46:17+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2018/11/26/rust-repairs/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4559.jpgIMG_4559All the rust repairs have been completedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4558.jpgIMG_4558New front quartershttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4557.jpgIMG_4557Lower sills had been repaired previously but Warwick fixed them uphttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4555.jpgIMG_4555Doors fitted and gappedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4554.jpgIMG_4554New front valance and new plenumhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4553.jpgIMG_4553Door gapshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/img_4552.jpgIMG_4552Lead fill2018-11-26T01:08:03+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2018/10/08/diff-and-rear-brakes/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4391.jpgIMG_4391rear shot showing the new retainer clipshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4390.jpgIMG_4390https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4389.jpgIMG_4389Drum liners installedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4386.jpgIMG_4386https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4385.jpgIMG_4385Rear backing plate2018-10-08T01:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2018/10/08/body-shop/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4103.jpgIMG_4103Mphttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4102.jpgIMG_4102https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4101.jpgIMG_4101Ready for body work.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4100.jpgIMG_4100My trolley was modified to make it able to be moved outside.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4099.jpgIMG_4099Car has now been fully stripped, which unveiled a few more old repairs.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4098.jpgIMG_4098The panels appear to be of reasonable quality. A lot of them are beaten, not pressed.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4097.jpgIMG_4097No damage, everything was intact.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4096.jpgIMG_4096Panels arrived well boxed up.2018-10-08T01:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2018/05/03/body-work-2/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3787.jpgIMG_3787https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3786.jpgIMG_3786https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_3785.jpgIMG_37852018-05-03T10:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2018/01/08/suspension/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3610.jpgIMG_3610New lowered King Springs for the fronthttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3609.jpgIMG_3609Adjustable strut tops.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3608.jpgIMG_3608Inverted top leafhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_3607.jpgIMG_3607Reset springs with an extra leaf added.2020-05-02T22:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/12/17/steering-box-interior/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3492.jpgIMG_3492https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3491.jpgIMG_3491https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3490.jpgIMG_3490repaired and recovered sun visorshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3489.jpgIMG_3489New vinylhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3488.jpgIMG_3488c pillar covershttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3487.jpgIMG_3487https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3485.jpgIMG_3485Freshly powder coated frameshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3484.jpgIMG_3484https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3483.jpgIMG_3483New front seatshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3482.jpgIMG_34822017-12-17T10:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/12/06/door-handles/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3363.jpgIMG_3363https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3362.jpgIMG_3362https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3361.jpgIMG_3361https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3360.jpgIMG_3360https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/img_3359.jpgIMG_33592021-02-22T03:35:18+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/11/26/heater-box/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3316.jpgIMG_3316https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3315.jpgIMG_3315https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3314.jpgIMG_3314https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3313.jpgIMG_3313https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3311.jpgIMG_3311https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3307.jpgIMG_3307https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3305.jpgIMG_33052017-11-26T23:24:28+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/11/21/door-cards-and-seat-covers/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3298.jpgIMG_3298https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3297.jpgIMG_32972017-11-21T20:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/11/06/engine-and-steering-wheel/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3275.jpgIMG_3275https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3274.jpgIMG_3274Nice semi gloss shinehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3273.jpgIMG_3273Refurbished steering wheelhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3272.jpgIMG_3272Brand new weber 32/36https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3271.jpgIMG_3271https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3270.jpgIMG_3270We could get the truck up the driveway OK but then it was too much of an angle to get the lifter down. In the end we had to go halfway up and push it by hand the rest of the way.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/img_3269.jpgIMG_3269The engine was nicely packaged in the crate that I built2017-11-06T22:39:40+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/10/29/painting-jack-brake-drums/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3267.jpgIMG_3267Rear drums painted in silver high temp paint. Originally these were black but I'm trying silver to see if they look better under the superlites.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3259.jpgIMG_3259Ratchets painted greyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3258.jpgIMG_3258Jack painted grey. Not happy with the colour or how the paint went on so will be sanding back and painting a different colourhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3260.jpgIMG_3260I'm not entirely sure if this is original but I know they were blackhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3224.jpgIMG_3224Ratchets primedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3223.jpgIMG_3223Jack primedhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3221.jpgIMG_3221Two original ratchetshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3219.jpgIMG_3219Jack ready for priminghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3218.jpgIMG_3218The jack was disassembled and sandblasted2017-10-29T21:39:33+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/10/27/chrome/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2842.jpgIMG_2842Bonnet release before.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2840.jpgIMG_2840Cortina letters before.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2839.jpgIMG_2839GT boot badge before. Had lots of pitting and was broken.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2838.jpgIMG_2838Door buttons before.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2837.jpgIMG_2837Door handles before. Some had minor corrosion spots.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2836.jpgIMG_2836Rear corners before.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2835.jpgIMG_2835Front arrows before.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2834.jpgIMG_2834Rear vents before. There were some corrosion spots and pitting.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2833.jpgIMG_2833Rear vents before. There were some corrosion spots and pitting.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_2832.jpgIMG_2832Rear vents before. There were some corrosion spots and pitting.2017-10-27T18:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/10/18/trim/2017-10-18T23:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/10/16/window-washer-more-body-prep/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3197.jpgIMG_3197Inside front guards with stone chip paint removed. https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3194.jpgIMG_3194The car is almost ready for final prep. The underside will be blasted and painted. I also finished installing the rear trolley wheels so that it can be moved around the panel shop.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3191.jpgIMG_3191The finished product hooked up to the electric pump. Tested it and it works although the switch is a little firm. If it's a problem I'll simply change out the switch.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3190.jpgIMG_3190To mount the switch I cut the pump body down and attached a large round washer to it using small brackets. This way I can pull it apart if I need to change the switch.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3186.jpgIMG_3186I bought this pump second hand so that I had a spare to pull apart. Someone had replaced the plastic valve with what looks like half a squash ball.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3185.jpgIMG_3185Original washer pump disassembled.2017-10-16T21:45:40+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/10/02/bits-and-pieces/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3183.jpgIMG_3183Frames are perfect. Will get them blasted and powder coated to make life easier for the upholsterer and hopefully have them live on for another 50 years.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3179.jpgIMG_3179Seat backs were in pretty good nick, no rips or tears but they were getting brittle on the sides so would have cracked up when a few people started riding in the back. It's what I expected after the car sat unused in a shed for so long.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3176.jpgIMG_3176https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3175.jpgIMG_3175Foams were pretty good but they smell a bit musty, even after being aired for about 8 months.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3173.jpgIMG_3173Seats have been recovered but I'm not sure that all the foam and backing was replaced.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3170.jpgIMG_3170https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3169.jpgIMG_3169https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/img_3168.jpgIMG_3168Painted Gearbox2017-10-02T21:30:06+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/09/24/steering-wheel-ball-joints/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3152.jpgIMG_3152That's the grease I used. My theory was that I couldn't use too much grease and there was enough oozing out to suggest they were well greased.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3155.jpgIMG_3155Pretty happy with the finish but I had one blemish appear. I guess this is the price for painting in the garage and not a booth. It's only tiny so I will live with it at this stage.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3154.jpgIMG_3154The satin paint was a touch flat so I finished it with two coats of Rustoleum Gloss Clear Coathttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3153.jpgIMG_3153Pretty happy for my first go. I will get the mechanic to give them a check over but they seem pretty good to me. One annoying part was that the wire clips that hold the rubber boot on are way to small and thus aren't a good fit. I might take them off and tie wire them or even cable tie. Might be a good question for the Facebook Corty guys.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3151.jpgIMG_3151I bought a replacement mirror glass from the Cortina Club but it was too white so it got a coat of heirloom too. Unfortunately I got one little run with the last pass so I'll let it cure for a few days and give it a light sand and another coat or two to make sure it is perfect.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3150.jpgIMG_3150I also sanded back and painted the mirror stalk.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3148.jpgIMG_3148Finished wheel with three coats.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3147.jpgIMG_3147I kept all the original ball joint parts which was lucky as one kit was missing a circlip and neither kit had enough shims.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3146.jpgIMG_3146I pulled apart my ball joints and had them sand blasted and primed.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_3140.jpgIMG_3140The wheel was then painted with Rustoleum Satin Heirloom, which was a perfect colour match for the original wheel.2017-09-24T09:20:07+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/22/gearbox-diff-rebuild/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_171606543.jpgIMG_20170629_171606543https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_160648719.jpgIMG_20170629_160648719https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_154941363.jpgIMG_20170629_154941363https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_122132551.jpgIMG_20170629_122132551https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_115919911.jpgIMG_20170629_115919911https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_20170629_115910001.jpgIMG_20170629_115910001https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_1772.jpgIMG_1772https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0130.jpgIMG_0130https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0128.jpgIMG_0128https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0125.jpgIMG_01252017-08-22T01:36:50+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/20/trolley/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3043.jpgIMG_3043https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3042.jpgIMG_3042https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3041.jpgIMG_3041https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3040.jpgIMG_30402017-08-20T08:24:10+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/17/seats/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3039.jpgIMG_3039https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3038.jpgIMG_3038Much better than the rusty bases previouslyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3037.jpgIMG_30372017-08-17T22:55:15+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/15/seat-belts/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3029.jpgIMG_3029https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3028.jpgIMG_3028All strapped up for the ride homehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3027.jpgIMG_3027The webbing and plastics are a very good match for the originals.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3026.jpgIMG_3026Re-plated and re-chromed latchhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3025.jpgIMG_3025Re-chromed bucklehttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3024.jpgIMG_3024https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3023.jpgIMG_3023The Ford stickers will be put on after the belts have been installed.2017-08-15T00:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/13/still-paint-stripping/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3017.jpgIMG_3017A little bit of rust under the original paint.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3016.jpgIMG_3016Original primer but you can see the rust around where the tucker's rivets.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3015.jpgIMG_3015Has had a rust repair in the past.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3014.jpgIMG_3014Front driver's quarter is pretty straight.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_3013.jpgIMG_3013Rear driver's side quarter had some filler near the tail light and also near the door.2017-08-13T09:41:26+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2016/12/31/first-steps/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2558.jpgIMG_2558https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2528.jpgIMG_2528https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2514.jpgIMG_2514https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2513.jpgIMG_2513https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2502.jpgIMG_2502https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2501.jpgIMG_2501https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2151.jpgIMG_2151https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2318.jpgIMG_2318https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2258.jpgIMG_2258https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_2247.jpgIMG_22472017-08-06T23:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/03/05/all-in/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/img_2199.jpgIMG_21992017-08-06T23:17:23+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/04/25/rotisserie/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2577-e1497264432250.jpgIMG_25772017-08-06T23:16:15+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/05/11/the-engine/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2572.jpgIMG_25722017-08-06T23:15:59+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/06/04/body-work/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2798-e1497265660680.jpgIMG_2798https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2796-e1497265626127.jpgIMG_2796https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2793.jpgIMG_2793https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2785.jpgIMG_2785https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2591.jpgIMG_25912017-08-06T23:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/06/12/parts/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2802.jpgIMG_28022017-08-06T23:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/06/15/suspension-goodies/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2805.jpgIMG_28052017-08-06T23:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/06/18/more-parts/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2851.jpgIMG_2851My original rear lights were pretty good and I've been able to sand and polish the scratches out. One was a bit too gone but I managed to find some good originals second hand. These will sand and polish up nicely.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2850.jpgIMG_2850Ball joint repair kits and front wheel bearingshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2849.jpgIMG_2849Various bolts and bits and pieceshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2848.jpgIMG_2848Tie rod endshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2847.jpgIMG_2847New pedal rubbers and other bits and pieceshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2846.jpgIMG_2846Gearshift gaitorhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2845.jpgIMG_2845Windscreen washer baghttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2844.jpgIMG_2844Windscreen and door rubbershttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2843.jpgIMG_2843Gearbox cross member and uni joints2017-08-06T23:12:02+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/06/25/front-seats/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2857.jpgIMG_2857Rusty seat frames.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2873.jpgIMG_2873One of the seats shows signs of a few repairs but both a pretty straight and need a lot of cleaning.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2869.jpgIMG_2869Springs are all fairly straight.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2868.jpgIMG_2868Hessian underlay.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2867.jpgIMG_2867Both seats had split foam.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2866.jpgIMG_2866https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2865.jpgIMG_2865https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2864.jpgIMG_2864https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2863.jpgIMG_2863https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_2862.jpgIMG_2862Some of the hessian underlay has been replaced.2017-08-06T23:11:02+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/07/02/back-on-the-rotisserie/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2884.jpgIMG_2884https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2883.jpgIMG_2883https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2882.jpgIMG_2882https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2881.jpgIMG_2881https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2880.jpgIMG_28802017-08-06T23:10:39+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/07/07/what-was-old-is-new-again/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2896.jpgIMG_2896Assorted nuts and bolts plus the internals from all of my door locks.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2893-e1499412675138.jpgIMG_2893Throttle linkages, headlight buckets, boot and bonnet locks plus other bits and pieces. Was amazed at how good some of these came up. Headlight buckets were pretty good to start with but now they could pass for brand new.2017-08-06T23:09:56+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/07/18/more-parts-2/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2909.jpgIMG_2909New tank courtesy of the Mk1 Cortina Forum here in OZ powder coated satin black.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2906.jpgIMG_2906Sway bar and cross memberhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2904.jpgIMG_2904Dash air ventshttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2900.jpgIMG_2900https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/img_2899.jpgIMG_2899Diff housing, bellhousing, front hubs and ball joints were blasted and primed to be painted.2017-08-06T23:09:40+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/03/engine-finished/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/engine3.jpgEngine3Carby is a brand new 32/36https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/engine2.jpgEngine2Oil filter has been changed to a higher pressure unithttps://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/engine1.jpgEngine1Engine colour is the original Ford Racing Green2017-08-06T23:08:54+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2017/08/06/more-paint-stripping/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2988.jpgIMG_2988There has been a previous rust repair in the front quarter and a small section at the front of the sill.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2987.jpgIMG_2987Pretty straight an no evidence of rust.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2986.jpgIMG_2986Another side done, will hopefully get the other side finished next weekend. The panle beater doesn't want it for a couple of months though. but plenty of other things to work on in the meantime.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2985.jpgIMG_2985https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2984.jpgIMG_2984There is a small rust spot near the drip rail here.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2983.jpgIMG_2983https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2982.jpgIMG_2982There is sdome previous damage at the rear quarter near the door. The back of the quarter still has the original primer.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2981.jpgIMG_2981It's slow progress but it's what the panel beater asked me to do. He only dust blasts the panels just to clean them up.https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2980.jpgIMG_2980https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_2979.jpgIMG_2979There are a few rust spots where the stainless trim sat that will need to be cut out and repaired.2017-08-06T23:08:22+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/2016/12/18/first-blog-post/https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1514.jpgIMG_1514https://gregscortinagt.blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/img_1511.jpgIMG_15112017-06-12T19:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://gregscortinagt.blog/contact/2017-06-12T08:26:43+00:00weekly0.6https://gregscortinagt.blogdaily1.02025-11-24T23:06:02+00:00