Indholdsfortegnelse for December 2016 i Classic Ford

COMING UP What’s inside the January 2017 issue? Here are three very good reasons not to miss the next issue: 1. Included with all print editions will be a cracking 2017 poster calendar to keep you entertained all year. 2. We’ll be announcing the Classic Ford Of The Year along with a whole host of honours in our special Awards feature. 3. Our B-Road Blasters special feature is packed with expert tips and advice to help get your classic Ford handling better than ever. The January 2017 issue of Classic Ford hits the newsagents’ shelves and is available to download from Friday, December 4. Why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it? Check out our latest offers on page 102.…

5 minutes with Dave Fisher Running a parts outfit, restoring his own and customers’ cars... how does he find the time? “I USED TO TAKE THE WORKS VAN LOADED UP WITH SERVICE PARTS TO ALL THE LOCAL RALLIES. IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE” What was your first Ford? A Corsair 2000 Deluxe when I was 17 or 18, so this would have been 1980 or 1981. It was my second ever car, I had a Beetle before that but really wanted an old Ford and this came up for sale locally. It was subtly-customised with Weller steels, which is I guess what swung it! What happened to it? I drove it hard and eventually the V4 needed rebuilding, so I bought a Stage 3 Crossflow from a rally car. I…

TIME MACHINE Dean Kidd’s reliving his youth with this hot 1700 Mk1 Fiesta that features enough trick touches to keep you guessing for hours. Words Daniel Bevis Photos Mitch Pashavair Nostalgia. It’s a funny thing, isn’t it? An illogical but beguiling state of mind that leads us to hanker for an age when there was no wi-fi, Instagram, live-pausing or same-day delivery. Things were simultaneously worse and better; simpler but perhaps more rewarding… it’s a dichotomy, a conflict that’s probably not worth worrying about too much. Would you give up the ease of today for the freedom of yesterday? It makes your brain itch. It is, however, the principle state of affairs that’s landed this copy of Classic Ford in your hands. If you didn’t nostalgically pine for the…

CAR OF THE MONTH Martin Jones From: UK Car: Mk1 Cortina GT Martin’s GT is possibly the oldest one left, registered in April 1963.With just two owners, the body was suffering from the car being off the road for a long time so the list of panels fitted includes the bonnet, rear wings, four doors, one front wing, inner wheel tubs, two new floors, inner and outer sills, strut tops, rear valance and front panel. Having worked in the motor trade for 37 years Martin called in favours for the heavy welding and paint but did all the donkey work himself on the project that was completed in an incredible 12-month timescale. Lordy, is this a Cortina or a Jaguar? Dave Bartlett From: UK Car: Mk1 Cortina GT Dave’s incredible…

MAILBOX YOUR LETTERS, EMAILS & SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS MORE BUDGET I have been a reader of Classic Ford for many years now, but please let’s have more features devoted to the people who like me can’t afford 10 to 20 Grand to spend on our cars. Please show some articles on the cars we are doing at home and struggling to do on a small budget, and the problems the proper classic Ford enthusiast encounters doing these cars in a garage with limited tools and money, the shortcuts we have learnt and the interchangeability of parts. These would be informative and interesting to lots of us to share our home-gained knowledge and tricks. As nice and as interesting as most of your featured cars are, the average person can’t afford…

Mike’s Mk1 Fiesta He just can’t leave it alone: after the Summer shows, big plans are afoot for the Mk1 (again). “THE PASSENGER FOOTWELL WILL BE HOME FOR A BIG CHARGECOOLER” What’s been done this month: Driven the car all summer, made an exhaust manifold for the compound turbos, bought a pedal box, wastegate and a chargecooler, started the six-speed conversion Next on the to-do list: Buy a Quaife diff, get driveshafts made up Thanks to: Zak from Power Engineering (01895 255699), Adam for the pedal box, Chris the welder for his welding knowledge I’ve had a blast this Summer in the Fiesta, making sure I use it every opportunity I get. I attended all the shows, meets and even a couple of sessions at Santa Pod where I managed…

DOPPELGÄNGER Jordan Racing Team’s latest racer is a stunning Gerstmann Group 2 Capri replica — a German-built RS2600 with proper Kügelfischer injection, BBS rims and big-bhp Cologne V6. Oh ja! Words Stephen Colbran Photos Matt Woods “THE V6 HAS BEEN BORED OUT TO 2.9 LITRES, FITTED WITH HIGH-END STEEL RODS AND CRANK AND CAREFULLY RE-ENGINEERED FOR RACE RELIABILITY” Escorts were all the rage in early ’70s British saloon car racing, but over in mainland Europe, wide-body BMW CSLs and Capri RS2600s were the Group 2 cars to beat. These thunderous saloons emulated ’60s American muscle cars, packing 300 bhp-plus V6s with squared-off arches and looks harder than Ron Jeremy. Unfortunately for UK race fans, the RS2600 was a left-hand drive homologation special, produced exclusively in Cologne to challenge BMW in…

Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge 2017 A VW show where old Fords are welcomed? That’ll be the impressive spectacle of the Old School Ford Drag Challenge, then. Words Jo Peters Photos Kieran Jenkins The penultimate round of the OSFDC 2016 took place at a very wet Santa Pod in conjunction with VW Action. As specially invited guests, 22 of our old Fords attended and were given a warm welcome despite the Saturday night racing being cancelled due to a mammoth downpour. Kieran Jenkins in his Vulcan-engined Mk1 Fiesta had made a few changes to his car and with a superb launch he notched himself into the 14s for the first time with a first place trophy-winning 14.98 second run. Another of the new-generation OSFDC entrants was Jake Wray in his…

MASTER THE MECHANIC Infamous works rally mechanic and chief engineer, Mick Jones passed away earlier this year. We pay tribute to the man who was as well-known as the star drivers he built and prepared the cars for. Words Graham RobsonPhotos Ford Photographic The first time I met Mick Jones,” Stuart Turner once told me,” I was working for BMC. I was trying to fry up some steaks in a pan on the back of an Austin A110 service car one day, he stabbed my steak with a screw-driver, and ran off up Mont Ventoux with it — and I never saw it again. He still owes me for that one.” Which, in a way, sums up Jones, his character, and the way that almost everyone connected with Ford’s glory…

BUYER’S GUIDE GRANADA MK2 The big saloon is in demand but still affordable. Here’s what to look for on the non-fuel injected models. Words ChristianTilbury Photos Darren Woolway “IF YOU DON’T WANT THE HASSLE OF DEALING WITH AGED FUEL-INJECTION, THEN A MK2 ON A CARB PROVIDES FUEL FOR THOUGHT” ONE TO BUY 2.8 GL Estate Price: £1990 On sale at: internet auction For: Good runner, excellent interior Against: No MoT Nimbus Grey estate hasn’t been on the road since 2008, but is said to be a good runner and driver with the automatic ’box changing smoothly and there being no issues with the 2.8-litreV6. All the electrics work, although at the very least the brakes will need attention for the MoT. Other than a rusty wing and bonnet, the…

Welcome This magazine has been alive for almost two decades now, and in that time the classic Ford scene has changed almost beyond recognition. One of the biggest changes is how — and sometimes why — we modify our cars. It’s fair to say that 20 years ago, some of the modifications carried out could be described as a being carried out for the sake of it rather than for any need to improve on what was already there. Now though, we’re all a lot smarter, more clued-up and more switched-on to the times. There’s been a definite trend in the last few years to take all the benefits of 21st Century technology and hide them in package that looks distinctly of its time — you could call this trend…

04.06.17 Classic Ford Show 2017 announced! The Classic Ford Show — Europe’s largest classic Ford event — will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2016, once again at the world-famous Santa Pod Raceway. If you love your classic Fords you will love what this show has to offer.There will be all-day strip action, Ford-only run-what-yerbrung, breathtaking stunts from the best in the business, thousands of club cars on display,The Great Unveiling, and we haven’t even touched on all the feature areas at the show! Start working on those projects now and put this date on the 2017 calendar! www.classicfordshow.co.uk.…

PRODUCTS THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD GAZ CAPRI COIL-OVER STRUTS £828.07 (kit) GAZ GAZ has offered Gold suspension kits for the Capri range for some time. Now the company has released a new version of the Gold front strut which is coated in black zinc for added durability. The struts are both height and damper rate adjustable. Front ride height is adjustable through 80 mm of adjustment. The height adjusters have a coarse acme form thread for ease of adjustment and the damper units are black zinc plated to ensure that they remain in good order even after considerable service. Damper rates are variable by means of an adjuster knob on the damper body. The struts can be purchased alone or as part of a complete Gold…

WHITE LINES When you find a Mk2 this clean and well-specced, it’s a pretty safe bet that the owner’s had one or two of them before. And in the case of Lewis Powell, this is no fleeting fancy — this is full-bore dependence… Words Daniel Bevis Photos Mitch Pashavair You may be familiar with the concept of the gateway drug. If not, the premise is this: dabbling in a substance with a lower perceived risk can act as a clear pathway to the use and abuse of harder, more damaging ones. Some might argue that vaping leads teens into smoking actual snouts, or the occasional ‘funny’ brownie can set you on a road to becoming Walter White’s go-to guy. Much of this depends on the willpower of the individual, but…

EVENT REPORT RETRO RIDES GATHERING 2016 For an eclectic mix of period metal in a historic setting and with a laid-back feel, there really is nowhere else like the Gathering. Words and Photos Adrian Brannan In 2016 social media dominates the internet, and apart from a few notable exceptions many forums have stagnated or even closed. The ease of use, instant alerts and wide reach of many social media platforms and groups within suit many of us. But within the headstrong survivors of the forum world the resilient pioneer of all thing modified and ageing, Retro Rides (check out http://retrorides.proboards.com) continues to thrive. With a positive outlook, community feel and genuine attempts at pushing the boundaries, it’s become more than just a forum. Podcasts, video blogs, award ceremonies, French camping…

Brand new? You’re retro! The top 10 off-the-shelf parts for your classic Ford that look strictly old-school. BDA-style cam cover Ford’s 16-valve Zetec engine makes a great choice of powerplant for a classic Ford, but it’s sadly lacking in the retro looks department. However, this BDAcam cover, designed especially by Retro Ford to replace the existing Ford item takes care of that. Cast from aluminium and supplied in black crackle finish, it’s a thing of beauty which will fit both the Silver Top and Black Top engines. www.retroford.co.uk 711M Crossflow block Newly-cast Crossflow engine blocks from Ford? Who’d have believed it? Cast from grey iron, the blocks come with the standard 1600 bore size and feature reinforced lower bellhousing bolt bosses, and strengthened main bearing webs. These blocks are…

FENLAND OLD SKOOL FORD MEET It may be known for its farming and waterways, but out in the sticks of the Fens there are some seriously finely-fettled Fords! Words and Photos Dan Sherwood Car meets can be fickle things. Some that you attend are packed to the rafters with rides, with everything from show and shine winners, track toys and even standard members’ cars thrown into the mix. While on the face of it, this can make a meet look busy and vibrant, the widely varying level of the builds can often cause a dilution of the overall quality of cars on display. Others, in contrast, seem sparse, but the level of the builds and attention to detail of every owner that’s made it down to the meet, more than…

readers’ rides Steve Giles From: UK Cars: Mk2 RS2000 “I have had this Java Green RS for two years now, and it’s my fifth RS2000 over the years! I was lucky with this one — I bought it in this condition, and I plan to keep it.The engine is standard but it does have a K&N filter with a different manifold. “I have been told there are less than 10 left in this colour.”…

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EXPERT CLINIC TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WE’LL SORT IT OUT Mazda ’box Q I have acquired a 2.3-litre four-cylinder motor out of a Mazda 6, which I understand is the same as the Duratec, and I was thinking about using the six-speed Mazda MX5 gearbox — does it bolt straight onto the engine to go in my Mk3 Capri? What flywheel and clutch should I use? Jack Hobbs Email A The six-speed will bolt up behind the 2.3 without any issues, and you can even use a Pinto clutch. As for the flywheel, you will need to source an aftermarket one from one of the transplant specialists such as Retro Ford. This gearbox uses a hydraulic clutch release (the slave cylinder is externally mounted), so…

BRITISH HISTORIC RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP The toughest rally on the BHRC calendar? That’ll be the Isle Of Man. Photos MarkWrittle Photographic Round 7-8: Isle Of Man Historic Rally, September 15-17 WHERE TO WATCH The natural home of the classic Ford is on the gravel and asphalt of the nation’s forests, moorlands and closed-off roads. But if you think this championship is all about the Escorts, you’d be wrong, and of course the Blue Ovals face some stiff competition from other marques. The Championship attracts the usual hardcore rally fans battling against the changeable elements, but there is plenty spectator space for anyone with an interest in wailing BDAs and sideways action. And who isn’t a fan of that? You can watch the action at the following rounds, or catch up after…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY. Words and Illustrations: Simon Coulson Why? You may be asking yourself, while looking at this admittedly radical rendition of a Mk1 Transit? Why not? Is our reply. Sure, we could restore this long wheelbase loadlugger in period service barge garb, but that’s been done, and probably better than we could manage, so let’s pretend it’s 1990, fire up that grinder, cut the roof off and turn it into a 1:1 scale Hot Wheels toy! We’ve fabricated two extra bulkheads to put some strength back into the shell, creating separate ‘party zones’ in the process — black vinyl bench seats up front and in the middle (the latter with a still-functioning side door, our favourite part), while the pick-up-bed-cum bathtub…

TWO DOORS DOWN Your projects: Dave Greenfield’s Mk1 Cortina build is more than skin deep thanks to a cunning two-door conversion and very trick suspension. Words and Photos Jon Hill “A FOUR-DOOR SHELL IS BASICALLY THE SAME AS A TWO-DOOR IT ALL COMES APART AT THE SEAMS, BUT THERE ARE A FEW PANELS TO CHANGE…” Name: Dave Greenfield Age: 53 Job: Classic car restorer Location: Horley, Surrey Car: 1965 Mk1 Cortina Start condition: Four-door saloon shell Condition now: Dummy build in final stages ready for the bodyshop Time taken so far:Three years Estimated date of completion: Summer 2017 Anything two-door and classic Ford-shaped has always been ultra-desirable, but the times we live in mean prices have gone sky-high and to the point where a four-door is now just as cool.…

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! Not voted for your Classic Ford Of The Year yet? Then hurry, as voting closes on November 11! There are 12 stunning classic Fords to choose from — all featured in the magazine over the last year — and you can vote for your favourite either by text or on our website at www.classicfordmag.co.uk . Turn to page 20 to see all of the 12 nominations, and to find the full details of how you can place your vote. We’ll reveal the winner in the January 2017 edition, on sale December 2, 2016.…

It’s Christmas! Stuck for what to buy your classic Ford-loving better half for Christmas? Afraid the in-laws will buy you yet another useless ornament for the garden you never go in? Then may we recommend a gift subscription to the world’s biggest and best-selling classic Ford magazine! Delivered straight to yours or your loved-one’s door for the next 12 months, you get 13 issues of old Ford goodness, typically saving 20 per cent off the cover price. It’s not just confined to the UK, too; your favourite Ford magazine can be delivered all over the world, in print or digital form. To take out a gift subscription call the hotline on 0333 0439848 (+44 1959 543747 outside of the UK), or buy online at: http://shop.kelsey.co.uk/subscription/CFD. IT’S A DATE! Looking for…

2016 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE Classic Ford CAR OF THE YEAR We’ve seen some great feature cars in 2016, now it’s up to you to select your favourite! A. Capri 2.8i Owner: Gideon Mayers Featured: April 2016 Imagine you could walk into a Ford dealers today and slap a deposit down on a new 2.8i Special. That’s the level of finish Gideon was aiming for on his resto. He surpassed it. B. Cortina GT Owner: Mark Rogers Featured: April 2016 Already rare, most surviving GTs are two-doors, so when Mark came across this four-door project, he knew it had to be saved. The resulting restoration is a credit to his skills. C. Pop 100E Owner: Danny Vincent Featured: April 2016 Danny’s 100E delights everyone that sees it, thanks to the…

RETRO SPEC! PAIR OF ACES When father and son, Mark and Mike Nicholls wanted to get back into the Ford scene, this Pop duo turned out to be the perfect starting point. Words Marc Stretton Photos Darren Woolway “THE 103E WAS STRIPPED ON THURSDAY, WE FILLED THE ROOF ON FRIDAY, A PRIMER COAT WAS APPLIED ON THE SATURDAY AND NEW TOPCOATS WENT ON, ON THE SUNDAY” “THE SHELL HAD BEEN REPAIRED AND PAINTED TO A GOOD STANDARD, BUT IT WASN’T GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME SO I REDID IT” We have a generational divide going on here. One of these incredible custom Fords belongs to Mark Nicholls from Kent — the 103E Popular — while the 100E is owned by his son, Mike. But while there’s a number of years between…

sporting duo This Sporting Life Time to wind back the clock as two longtime friends restore a pair of ’70s motorsport Escorts. Words Marc Stretton Photos Gerard Hughes Over the past few years many friendships have been formed due to a shared interest in the ever-growing classic Ford scene, but some Ford-inspired comradeships have been going a little longer. Selwyn De’ath and Kevin Waters from South Wales first met in the ’70s when they worked as miners, but became firm mates when they found a shared passion for both Fords and another Welsh institution… rallying. The pair have been building, restoring and racing together ever since, and now own a couple of immaculate and historic Escorts. Selwyn’s Shellsport Mexico “I started off in 1964 in the garage trade, before 15…

Sierra XR4x4 Classic Fords restored: Even untouched classic ’80s Fords can need some heavy-duty attention, especially when they’ve been parked up for five years, and there’s a wedding deadline to aim for... Words Marc Stretton Photos Chris Frosin “THE NEW ARRIVAL WAS AS GOOD AS IT HAD LOOKED IN THE ADVERT, AND HAD SOME EXCELLENT TOUCHES, LIKE THE ORIGINAL DEALER PLATES AND STICKERS” Showing 05074 on the five-digit odometer, and judging by its condition, it may look like this XR4x4 is an ultra-low mileage example of the all-wheel drive Sierra. But that’s not the case. As usual you have to stick a ‘1’ in front of the 0 on that clock reading so the real total is 105,074, and the 4x4 only looks this good as it’s just come out…

EVENT REPORT ALL FORD DAY With over 1000 cars on show, Sydney’s annual All Ford Day was the place to be, celebrating 91 years of building Fords Down Under. The All Ford Day event in Sydney, Australia draws in over 1000 cars each year so it is a great opportunity to see many special and rare Fords all in one place. A lengthy walk around the paddock area of the dragway enabled people to see a variety of Australian-assembled cars, from a Model T through to the current-model Falcon. The European models on show range from sidevalve Fords right up to the recently-released Mk3 Focus RS. It’s the same with American Fords which included Thunderbirds, Galaxies and classic Mustangs plus examples of the sixth-generation pony car which Ford Australia have…

YOUR PROJECTS Classic Fords being built in garages, workshops and on driveways! Adam Bigley From: UK Car: Mk2 Escort “I’ve been plugging away at my Escort since 2001!” says Adam. “It was my first car and is originally a 1.1 Pop with only 38,000 miles on the clock from new. It’s been moved around from various barns and leaky garages over the years and even had a stint at what turned out to be a cowboy car builders outfit, but she’s back with me now and I’ve done a lot of the work myself over the years except for the front wings and the paint.” ”I’ve got all the parts and then some to finish this build but I’ve run out of money to redo the poor paint job, and…

How To Mod your cylinder head Getting fuel and air in more efficiently is the key to greater performance. We visit Throbnozzle Racing to get the basics of what’s involved. Words and Photos Jon Hill The secret to engine performance always has been improved breathing — whether that’s fitting a bigger carb, larger cam, increasing capacity — sucking intake gasses in faster and with greater volume; while increasing the burn’s efficiency and then exiting the spent gasses with increased speed, always has been the key. There are related aspects but the one we’re discussing here is the opening of the passages between the induction system and combustion chamber, through which the induction charge travels. Porting though, covers several areas, all contributing to the common goal — namely port-passages, throats, valves…

QUERY OF THE MONTH Cedric Lumiere France MANIFOLD LENGTHS Q I have a Mk2 Escort with a 1300GT Crossflow, built for rallying — the head has been ported and polished, it has a Kent BCF3 cam, freeflow exhaust, twin Weber 40 DCOEs and Lucas electronic ignition. Which inlet manifold should I choose — 79 mm or 108 mm? And which exhaust manifold would be best — 4-2-1 or 4-into-1? My car is left-hand-drive. A Both of the inlets you mention will physically fit (especially since your car is left-hand-drive so there’s no servo or master cylinder in the way). However the longer inlet, while theoretically better for power, will push the carbs closer to the inner wing meaning you will have to run much shallower air filters. Since…

Top 10 Facts you didn’t know about the works Capri RS2600s Unreliable at first but ultimately developed into an awesome package. Words Graham Robson “BY THE END OF THE 1971 SEASON, THE WORKS CAPRIS HAD WON NO FEWER THAN SIX OF THE EIGHT ENDURANCE RACES” 1 You might not think so, but Ford homologated the Capri RS2600 as a four-seater saloon car, to go racing in the European Touring Car Championship. A saloon? Why not – a few years earlier, Porsche had looked very carefully at the FIA regulations regarding the interior seating package, and persuaded the authorities that the 911 was also a four-seater. ‘If they can do it, we can do it’, Ford decided, and succeeded. But have you have tried to travel in the back seats of…