Indholdsfortegnelse for April 2016 i Classic Ford

TOIVONEN TRIBUTE RAC Rally and Monte Carlo winner Henri Toivonen will be remembered at this year’s Race Retro event, which takes place at Stoneleigh Park over the weekend of February 26-28 — it’s 30 years since the Finnish rally legend lost his life along with co-driver Sergio Cresto, at the wheel of a Group B Lancia Delta S4. To mark the anniversary, a special display of Toivonen’s cars is to be assembled under the curatorship of Peter Clarke, the team principle of PCA Motorsports for whom the Finn drove in the 1979 Lombard Rally. The set will include the Ford Escort RS1800 in which he contested that event. Son of 1968 European Rally Champion Pauli Toivonen, Henri Toivonen made his World Rally Championship debut in 1975 in the Rally of…

Where to go in March Wheels Day When: March 25 Where: Rushmoor Arena, Aldershot GU11 1PZ, UK It’s been running for years, but Wheels Day is largely off the radar for most classic Ford owners, which is shame because it’s a cracking show. Organised by Surrey Street Rodders, it’s the season-opener for the UK rod and custom scene and is a great place to pick up ideas (and parts) for your own rebuilds. Naturally, all marques are represented, but Fords always feature strongly. Well worth a visit. Find out more: www.surreystreetrodders.com/wheelsday For a complete guide to shows and events in 2016, turn to page 51.…

PRODUCTS THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD ALLOY ENGLISH DIFF HOUSING £399 Burton Power Burton Power now has a lightweight aluminium alloy (heat treated L169) differential housing to suit the English axle — saving almost 5 kg over the original cast-iron piece. The housing is a direct replacement, but it has been made with a thicker flange for protection against distortion and comes supplied with extended studs for the axle casing. The housing also incorporates an additional strengthening rib for extra stiffness. The housing is supplied with pinion bearings fitted and the depth of mesh checked (and stamped on casing). Contact: 020 8518 9127 www.burtonpower.com CASTROL CLASSIC MUG £5.99 Mini Spares Classic Ford enthusiasts run on tea, and lots of it, so what better to slurp…

old school, new rules Know this OLD SCHOOL, NEW RULES It’s 2016 and classic Fords are driving the retro modifying scene forwards. Here are seven reasons why. Words Mike Johnson, Simon Woolley “WITH THE FOOTPRINT OF AN A4 SHEET OF PAPER, THIS ENGINE IS A TINY POWERHOUSE” THE ECOBOOST REVOLUTION There’s a quiet revolution happening under the bonnets of Ford’s current model range, and it’s being spearheaded by the various EcoBoost engines. The 1-litre, three-cylinder version mounted in the current Fiesta and Focus is a tiny powerhouse that has a punchy torque delivery and has terrific economy. Luckily, for us it comes with the standard Ford gearbox bolt pattern meaning we can fit it to old Rocket boxes, a Type-9 or even the front-drive BC gearbox if we wanted. There…

deluxe zetec POPULAR SCIENCE It’s not easy getting the balance right when building a classic Ford with modern running gear. Fortunately, Danny Vincent has got the formula bang-on with his first experiment. Words Dan Furr Photos Dan Sherwood “MY PLAN WAS ALWAYS TO BUILD A SOLID, RELIABLE 100E USING THE POWERPLANT AND RUNNING GEAR OF A MUCH NEWER FORD” Most petrolheads will agree with us when we say that there is something immensely satisfying about scratching an automotive itch. With that sentiment in mind, consider the sense of fulfilment felt by Cambridgeshire-based Ford fan, Danny Vincent, when after years of resisting temptation, he finally got his hands on a classic Blue Oval that could be used as the starting point for an ambitious restomod project. “I’d spent years focusing my…

Get set for Summer Spring has most definitely sprung. With longer days and warmer temperatures, the time is right to get out there and make the most of your classic Ford. “THINK 3 AM AND THOSE GT40s ON FULL ATTACK. THE SOUND IS BETTER THAN MUSIC” It’s (almost) March, and unless you’re one of the hardy souls who run their Fords through the winter, it’s the perfect time to pull the dust sheet off your car and get it out of the garage. But don’t even think about going anywhere until you’ve read our guide to the coming months. Easing you in with the simple stuff, and finishing off with the downright mental, we’ve highlighted a few events that we think are worth a visit, whether it’s because they’re a…

ONE YOU JUST CANNOT MISS CLASSIC FORD SHOW When: June 5 Where: Santa Pod Raceway, UK Yes, our very own show, and what better place to hold it than Santa Pod Raceway — the home of many a quick quarter-mile classic Ford. Kicking off back in 2004, the show has grown rapidly since, and is now a must-attend for thousands of old Ford enthusiasts. Many make a weekend of it, and arrive on the Saturday night, camping over and taking advantage of the entertainment and facilities available on the night. In the morning the main show kicks off at 9 am, with a run-what-yer-brung-style quarter-mile open to anyone with a road-legal Ford and a driving licence. Never tried the drag strip before? Well, now’s the perfect time. But it’s not…

ONE FOR THE ROAD SUMMER FORD SUMMER FESTIVAL When:July 16 Where:Dagenham to Brighton, UK Fancy a road trip to the coast this summer along with a whole host of other classic Ford fanatics? The Ford Summer Festival is a brand-new event that kicks off with a road run starting from Ford’s über-legendary plant (and the birthplace of many a classic Ford) at Dagenham in east London and winds its way down to a full-on Ford show at Brighton Racecourse in East Sussex - just 2 miles from the seafront! Once there you can pitch up your tent and enjoy there Ford festival, which includes afternoon and evening entertainment, followed by a trip into Brighton on the Sunday, to make the most of your VisitBrighton vouchers which are included as part…

CAR OF THE MONTH Rob Jones From: UK Car: Mk1 Escort van “My friend Rob runs MSC Importers, and he has recently bought and shipped a Mk1 Escort van from South Africa,” says Nick Kirby. “The van is bodily in original condition, and it looks great both outside and inside.” “It’s been fitted with a 1600 Sport engine and gearbox, and is now running twin Webers, which make a glorious noise. “The van has recently been fitted with a set of Alleycats and front quarter bumpers while on the inside there are a pair of leather Recaros and a suede-rimmed steering wheel. Rob is a lifelong Ford enthusiast and has owned and worked on most kinds of Fords. He tells me that he is thinking about selling the van as…

QUERY OF THE MONTH ANGLIA STEERING Q Have you ever done a how to guide or article on how to fit Escort suspension and steering into a 105E Anglia? I want to upgrade to rack-and-pinion steering as it gives me a lot more options such as a quickrack, but want to do my research first as to what’s involved. I’m aware that the engine has to be mounted 2 inches further back. Jason Kemp Australia A Using Escort-based kit can be a cost-effective way of getting a steering rack on the front end of your Anglia, however there are some compromises, including the engine needing to be moved further back, as you’ve stated, which will mean bulkhead mods and losing the heater. Old Ford Auto Services can supply…

AUTOSPORT INTERNATIONAL 2016 Birmingham’s NEC was the place to be in January, with a strong line-up of classic Fords, parts specialists and tuners. Words and Photos Stephen Colbran, Simon Woolley From stock cars to Formula 1, ASI has a drop of everything from the world of motorsport, so you’re guaranteed to find plenty of classic Ford treasure to cure those winter withdrawal symptoms. The 26th running was no exception, with stunning Group 4 Mk2 Escorts stealing the limelight from their modern-day contenders, more classic Ford specialists than you could shake a shaky stick at, and some real stand-out cars in the exclusive Coys auction. For many, this show is about getting up close to cars only seen from behind a fence or TV screen, so the full line-up 2015 Formula…

RETRO INJECTION New bolt-on injection kit replaces your DGV or DGAS carb. How cool is this? Retroject is a dual injector throttle body designed to directly replace Weber 32/36 DGV and 38 DGAS carbs — giving your classic Ford all the control and flexibility of modern fuel-injection, but crucially still retaining that classic underbonnet appearance. The critical dimensions are identical including positioning of throttle lever and throttle rotation, so it will be possible to remove a Weber twin-choke carb, bolt on Retroject, add an aftermarket ECU and loom and a high-pressure fuel supply (Webcon can supply a neat, combined swirl pot and pump assembly for this) and you’re done — no messing about with a new throttle linkage, new air filter or new inlet manifold. Retroject is supplied complete with…

tiger duo GENERATION GAME Old school, new rules? Father and son, Jim and Paul Dudley know all about building and tuning classic Fords the right way, and this hot Anglia and Escort combine the best of both worlds. Words Dan Furr Photos Dan Sherwood “THE OCTANE-OBSESSED DUO HAVE FOUND THEMSELVES IN POSSESSION OF A WIDE RANGE OF FRUITY FORDS OVER THE YEARS, THIS ANGLIA AND ESCORT BEING THEIR LATEST BUILDS” Modifying classic Blue Ovals is a family affair for the father and son team of Jim and Paul Dudley. The octane-obsessed pair have found themselves in possession of a wide range of fruity Fords over the years, and visitors to their Wisbech-based workshop will often see the Dudley duo stripping and rebuilding vintage Fords that have been delivered to the…

MK3 CAPRI New Order Move over 3.0S, the 2.8i is coming through as the king of Mk3 Capris, and Gideon Mayers’ restored Special is spearheading the charge. Words and Photos Jon Cass When Ford first came up with the advertising slogan, ‘The Car you always promised yourself,’ they could never have imagined over four decades on people would still be eagerly waiting to fulfil that promise when the time is finally right. The ad, of course, was for a brand-new Capri and if like so many of us, you missed out before the last coupe to bear that iconic name rolled out of the showroom in 1987, you had to make do with a pre-loved example. That would be mission accomplished for the majority of us, but for Gideon Mayers,…

ONE TO KICK THE SHOW SEASON OFF WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FORD SHOW When: April 30-May 1 Where: Sandown Park, UK 2016 see the launch of a brand-new event at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey — The International Ford Show. Taking place over the weekend of April 30-May 1, it will make full use of the two main exhibition halls at Sandown Park — a superb venue that’s perfect for indoor car shows. Naturally, The International Ford Show will be all about the show cars – the finest classic Fords that Europe has to offer will be invited, both new and established builds, plus the clubs will be nominating only their finest members’ cars. Also expect superb trade stands, plenty of demos and one or two surprises over the weekend.…

YOUR PROJECTS Classic Fords being built in garages, workshops and on driveways! Adrian Grinham From: UK Cars: Anglia 100E “‘I’m just starting to strip this 1959 100E, after having a midlife crisis and deciding I needed to take on a project!” explains Adrian.“I have had many cars in the last 26 years of driving, but never have I had a project to do, so here goes, in for a penny, in for a Pound - or may be 8000 of them!” Adrian’s plans include arches, fat Minilites and the debumpered look. He’s not decided on the choice of powerplant yet, but a Zetec is looking like a strong contender.…

Ade and Trace’s Mk4 Escort When we were looking for a clean Mk4 Escort for last issue’s buyer’s guide, there was only one couple we could turn to. “IT’S A REFRESHING NOVELTY TO SEE A MK4 ESCORT POP ON THE ROAD” What’s been done this month: Refurbished and refitted the original steels and caps, numberplates, bought new rear tailgate decals Next on the to-do list: Hunt down a set of the correct-style wheel trims Thanks to: Custom Coatings 07817 393215 www.facebook.com/ custom.coatings.7 DMB Graphics 07887 802726 www.dmb.uk.com Titan Props 0141 4272871 www.titanprops.co.uk When Simon asked if we still had the original wheels for my partner, Trace’s Escort, and if I fancied shooting it for a buyer’s guide in the mag, I knew this was just the excuse that was needed…

On test: IMPACT DRIVERS Sometimes only carefully directed force will do. Don’t get mad with stubborn fittings, use an impact driver. Photos Gerard Hughes You get one chance before that old screw head crumbles and you’re left to drill it out. Or do you reach for an impact driver and shock the fitting loose with a single blow? Knowing which is best can be down to (bitter) experience but there’s no doubting the usefulness of having an impact driver in your toolkit. Especially when dismantling a project car. Typical uses for an impact driver include seized brake drum securing screws and door hinge screws. But they have other uses. Fitted with a socket, it’s possible to loosen bolts and nuts. Wiser enthusiasts know when a fitting will shear and use…

Malta Drag Racing Association Event Fed up with winter? Head over to Malta where the racing carries on regardless at Hal Far’s infamous drag strip. Words and Photos Kieran Jenkins An adrenaline-packed weekend was on the cards for the MDRA November Event and for the final event of the year the Maltese had two Brits for company in the shape of Kev Jenkins (2014 and 2015 OSFDC champion) and Andy Harris. With Kev hoping to beat his previous Personal Best (PB) of 8.54 seconds and Andy hoping to break into the 10s they had it all to work for with a stand packed full of fellow Brits this was the perfect time to do it! Friday was a practise day which fed in to qualifying later on. Kev lined up…

BUYER’S GUIDE ESCORT COSWORTH Production may have stopped 20 years ago, yet the Escort Cossie is still one of Ford’s most iconic models. Words ChristianTilbury Photos Chris Frosin “IT WAS BORN OUT OF FORD’S DESIRE FOR A LIGHT, FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE RALLY CAR THAT WOULD TROUNCE LANCIA’S INTEGRALE” Born out of Ford’s desire to build a light, four-wheel drive rally car that would trounce Lancia’s Integrale, the Escort RS Cosworth scorched into the showrooms in 1992. Codenamed ACE14, the latest Cosworth utilised a much-modified three-door Escort body shell dropped over a shortened Sierra RS Cosworth 4x4 floorpan. Fifty per cent of the shell was all new, Ford turning to Karmann to stitch the Cosworth’s metalwork together and complete the finished car. Homologation of 2500 production cars was reached on January 1, 1993,…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY. Illustrations: Simon Coulson P100 As much as we’d love to smoke around in this P100 as it is, that wouldn’t give illustrator, Simon anything to do, so as you can see, we’ve let him go to own on the patina’d P-nutter. Once the couple of areas of bodywork have been tidied up, we’ve applied a few trick touches including shaving the door handles, removing the tabs for the rear tonneau cover along with the gun rack and rolled the rear valence before treating the outside to a full respray in Ford Le Mans Green — a distinctly ’70s shade, but one that suits our mini truck to a T, we hope you agree. While we’re on the subject of…

PRESSING DEADLINE Your projects: Restoring a classic Escort is no longer a case of waiting for body panels to turn up — with three Escort Harriers to restore in time for the Lakes Tour this May, Wayne Mitchell’s fitting panels as fast as the factories can press them. Words and Photos Jon Hill “IT’S RARE THAT SOMEONE HAS JUST ONE EXAMPLE OF A PARTICULAR MODEL, BUT THREE OF THEM?” Name: Wayne Mitchell Age: 38 Job: Engine Builder Location: Shropshire Car: 1980 Escort Harrier Start condition: Bodyshell and some bits Condition now: Tail end of shell restoration Time taken so far: three months Estimated date of completion: Before the Lakes Tour this May! Obsession is pretty common in the classic Ford world — it’s rare someone has just one of a…

ON THE RUN New London to Brighton run for Fords revealed The Ford Summer Festival and Run is a brand-new event taking place on Saturday, July 16, and is set to be the highlight of the summer.The event will begin with a run which starts from two venues — Ford’s infamous Dagenham Plant in east London and Park Wood Golf Club in Westerham, Kent.The finish line of Brighton Racecourse will be home to the Ford Summer Festival. The run costs £60 per car, which includes the car, driver and one passenger, and the package includes: breakfast voucher, route book, rally plate, camping for two people at Brighton Racecourse on the Saturday night, afternoon and evening entertainment, two free drink vouchers, a prize giving at Brighton Racecourse, and VisitBrighton vouchers for…

COMING UP What’s inside the May 2016 issue? Five reasons why you just can’t miss the next edition of Classic Ford: 1. The full story behind Chris Penny’s award-winning Mk1 Escort 2. Full Mk1 Fiesta special editions buyer’s guide 3. Tuning carbs for power — and economy 4. Pinto-powered Mk1 Cortina sleeper 5. ST170-powered Mk2 Escort project profiled The May 2016 issue hits the newsstands and is available to download from Thursday, March 24. Why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss out? Check out our latest subscription offers on page 80.…

16 FOR 2016 Hot new gear for your classic Ford revealed at this year’s Autosport International. HIGH-TORQUE STARTER MOTOR Based on a modern 1.4kW Denso high-torque starter, this uprated unit is perfect for high-compression engines. At 3.2 kg, it’s lighter than the standard starter, both nine and 10-tooth versions are available, and pretty much the entire Ford engine range — including the Millington Diamond — is covered, too. From: Auto Electric Supplies Contact: 01584 819552, www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk COSWORTH YB TURBO ENGINE FORGED PISTONS AND STEEL CON-ROD SETS YB forged pistons and steel rods PEC are now supplying their range of forged pistons and steel con-rods for the Cosworth YB as a kit. The pistons are available with a 7.6, 8.0 or 9.0:1 compression ratio, you can specify H-beam or…

Top 10 Alternative rims There’s no easier way to give your classic Ford a new look than by bolting up a set of hard-to-find wheels. Here are 10 for the new show season. Mamba Solars Headturning points: The classic single-piece Mamba webbed design is a rare find in Ford fitment, but then they also did this little-known, lightweight Solar three-piece split-rim, too. More commonly seen on single-seater hillclimb cars back in the day (often with almost dayglo-coloured centres), they work very well on classic Fords, too — Steve Dowling’s rear-drive Mk1 Fiesta featured in the November 2015 issue, being a case in point. TH Lines Headturning points: Made by Compomotive, the TH Line was the motorsport wheel of choice before the same manufacturer’s evergreen MO design pushed it into the…

ONE IF YOU WANT TO VENTURE FURTHER AFIELD EUROPEAN FORD EVENT When: September 11 Where: Raceway Venray, The Netherlands It’s often not on the radar of UK-based classic Ford enthusiasts, but the European Ford Event is actually one of the biggest and longest-running Ford events on mainland Europe. Held at the Raceway Venray, it naturally features a fair amount of on track action, and is well worth the (relatively) short trip over in your own car to fly the flag for Ford UK. Find out more: www.europeanfordevent.nl Great for: A continental blast…

Cortina Mk3 GT Classic Fords restored: Surviving GT versions of the four-door Mk3 Cortina are few and far between, so when Mark Rogers stumbled across this one, he knew only a full-on restoration would do. Words Marc Stretton Photos Michael Whitestone “EVEN THOUGH THE FIRST VIEWING TOOK PLACE ON A DARK, DINGY NIGHT, MARK KNEW HE’D FOUND SOMETHING A BIT SPECIAL” From the day — just a few years back — when a 17-year-old Mark Rogers saw his mate’s in-the-weeds 2000E Cortina for the first time, he’s been mad about the Mk3 version of Ford’s top selling family car. Many Coke Bottles have come and gone since that first vision, but there are always plenty more taking their place in his life. The current list includes a Crayford drop-top for…

capri cabaret SPECIAL MEASURES Ford gave us a slew of special edition Capris throughout the ’80s, many of them were very cool indeed, but few can hold a candle to this — Calvin Ware’s Cabaret II. Words Jamie Arkle Photos Adrian Brannan “CALVIN WASTED NO TIME, LEAVING A POLITE NOTE ON THE CABARET’S WINDSCREEN, OFFERING TO BUY IT SHOULD IT EVER BECOME SURPLUS TO REQUIREMENTS” The 1980s were a turbulent time for car manufacturers across the world. It gave us the first true supercars, saw turbocharging enter the mainstream and the automotive lexicon in a big way, and last but by no means least, it was the final decade in which you could walk into a Ford dealership and drive off in a brand-new, box-fresh Capri. It’s easy to forget…

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How To Buy second-hand wheels Whether it’s alloys or split-rims, buying aftermarket wheels can be minefield. Obsessive collector, Neil ‘the wheel’ Boath guides us safely through. Words and Photos Jon Hill Wheels are probably the most important aspect of a classic Ford — they set the tone, tell you exactly what the car’s all about and let’s be blunt, make or break it. There’s only one other equally important aspect and that’s stance — get the two right and you can almost forget about bodywork, rust and visual tricks, when it sits right with spot on wheels, you’re onto a winner. But the world of wheel choice is equally mind blowing and it’s dead easy to go with what you’ve got, convincing yourself that it’ll work. Being blunt and honest…

your tech questions answered EXPERT CLINIC TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE'LL SORT IT OUT Fiesta wiring Q Do you know where I can get a complete kit car wiring loom to rewire my Mk1 Fiesta? I need to be able to run all the basics with two spare circuits for my clocks. Matt Allen Email A We covered the fitting of the US-made Rebel loom kit by Northampton Motorsport to Terry Ross’ Mk1 Cortina back in the October 2009 issue. There are different versions of the Rebel kit available but the 9+3 Circuit kit they do should be more than adequate for your needs — available from Langy’s Rod Shop. Installing a new loom into your car is a fairly involved task – the October…

EASTERN BLOCK Purists look away, this drift-spec Escort is mad, bad and powered by a decidedly un-European engine. Words Jamie Arkle Photos Adrian Brannan We’re going to come right out and say it, the Escort you see here won’t appeal to everyone. It isn’t the kind of car for those with a firm and unwavering belief that Ford knew best when it came to the Escort, and that fitting any engine other than one that was designed, cast and assembled in a Ford plant borders on the sacrilegious. That said, for those amongst you that are willing to leave any preconceptions about Fords and their ‘correct’ powerplants at the door, well then you might just find yourself agreeing with us when we say that this Escort may just be one…