Innehållsförteckning för February 2019 från Classic Ford

FRONTED GREAT EXPECTATIONS Get your unseen project finished in time for the Classic Ford Show! Can you handle The Great Unveiling? The Classic Ford Show may be moving to a superb new location, but that doesn’t mean we’re giving up on the features that make Europe’s biggest old Ford event so unique — and that includes the infamous The Great Unveiling. Now in its 11th year, this annual event, which takes place on the Sunday of the Classic Ford Show, is designed to showcase stunning classic Fords that have just been finished in time for the show. Hidden under covers until the event, five never-seen-before completed projects will be revealed one by one in front of a huge crowd on the Classic Ford stand. We’re on the lookout for new…

Where to go in January: Autosport International When: January 10-13 Where: NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK What’s going on: Avoid the January blues and head to the Racing Car Show next month, as Autosport International, probably Europe’s largest indoor motorsport event takes over the NEC in Birmingham. The show will feature every level of motorsport, from Formula One to the World Rally Championship, and exhibitors range from special competition suppliers to leading manufacturers, keen to reveal their up-and-coming products for the new season. There’s plenty to drool over, with more than enough classic Fords and parts, plus live demos and motorsport celebs. Find out more: www.autosportinternational.com…

FRONTED PIONEER BIG GIVEAWAY WIN a complete Pioneer stereo system for your car! It’s the start of the 2019 show season, you’re skint from Christmas and you need some decent tunes in your life. So, what are you going to do? Luckily, we’ve teamed up exclusively with audio-gods Pioneer to give you a full set-up fit for a cover car, and worth over £1000! Show season’s nearly here and you want the best sounds around, right? We’ve taken all the pain out of what to choose (and even how to pay) by blagging you over £1000-worth of top-notch Pioneer gear for your car. Never again will you have to whistle on your way to work. A great system starts with a fantastic head unit, and here you’ve got the SPH-DA230DAB;…

MK2 ESCORT PARKS AND RECREATION It’s the ultimate goal for any project car worth its salt: to look purposeful when parked, and have the playfulness to excite when it’s recreation time. Jim Barker’s Mk2 carries this off in fine style – flawlessly finished, and straining at the leash… Words Daniel Bevis Photos Chris Frosin We live in cynical times, there’s no denying that. With the immediacy of social media and the veil of secrecy our little screens provide, combined with the political turmoil on either side of the Atlantic and the troublesome things happening to the climate, it’s unsurprising that people often choose to kick out at the world, to get their retaliation in first. So there will inevitably be people who see the RS2000 badge on the boot of…

HOMEBUILT HERO SPRUCED UP What to do with the parts left over from your project? For Danny Cleghorn the only option was to bolt them to this Spruce Green Cortina. Some of you may remember we took a look at the stunning Capri Laser of Danny Cleghorn complete with its expertly-carried-out ST170 transplant last year. And despite regularly taking that car to shows and on regular drives out, Danny’s been busy with another exciting project. Does this man ever sleep? “I’d completed the Capri and was itching to start another project straight away,” Danny smiles. “I wanted to stick with a Ford as I already had a few parts lying around the workshop I could use, and I enjoy working on old Fords!” This time around, Danny was keen to…

oh so retro Oh So Retro Show We do like to be beside the seaside, especially if it’s sunny Margate for this annual event. Words Lee Collier Photos Nick Simmo, Harry Higgs, Josh UR Photography The Oh So Retro Show returned for the fifth successful year back in September, with over 1500 classic and retro cars heading to Margate from all over the UK and Europe. What started as a small show held in an old secondary school quickly moved and evolved into the monster it is today — though by keeping the event an anything-goes, pre-1990 affair, the show always ends up with a weird and wonderful mix of cars, vans and trucks. The Best Club Stand is always hotly contended with over 50 clubs in attendance including regulars,…

WHAT’S ON JANUARY Mid Kent’s Autojumble January 6 Lockmeadow Market Hall, Maidstone ME16 8RG, UK www.midkentsautojumble.co.uk Autosport International and Performance & Tuning Car Show January 10-13 NEC, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK www.autosportinternational.com Classic Ford March issue on sale January 24 https://shop.kelsey.co.uk Newark Autojumble January 27 Newark Showground, NG24 2NY, UK www.newarkautojumble.co.uk FEBRUARY Bremen Classic Motorshow February 1-3 Messe Bremen, Germany www.classicmotorshow.de Retromobile February 6-10 Paris Expo, France www.retromobile.com Great Western Autojumble February 9-10 Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN, UK www.bristolclassiccarshows.com Race Retro February 22-24 Stoneleigh Park, Coventry CV8 2LG, UK www.raceretro.com COMING UP Classic FordTour May 24-27 Dover, UK to northern France www.sceniccartours.com Classic Ford Show June 2 Mallory Park Circuit LE9 7RF, UK www.classicfordshow.co.uk Ford Fair August 4 Silverstone Circuit NN12 8TN, UK www.fordfair.co.uk FordFest September…

EXPERT CLINIC TROUBLE WITH YOUR FORD? SEND IN YOUR QUERY AND WELL SORT IT OUT Negative camber Q I’ve bought an Anglia 105E, which is being stripped to bare metal. I’ve got a 1600 Crossflow engine for it and have just bought a pair of Classic Capri front struts which will give me disc brakes. I’ve been told that this swap will give me negative camber — can you tell me how and what to use to do away with this? I am thinking of using a modified Mk2 Cortina crossmember. Can you tell me what steering rack I can use and what other parts are required? John Spake Email A Fitting Classic struts (and the matching Classic track control arms aka TCAs) will indeed give your Anglia more negative…

PINTO IN A FIESTA? Q Do you know which Ford had a 1.3 Pinto in it? I would like to get one for my Mk1 Fiesta but don’t have a clue what car they came in. Neil McDonnell Email A The 1300 Pinto is a mainland Europe-only engine fitted mainly to the Taunus Cortina (right). However, this is possibly one of the most unsuitable engines you could ever want to fit to a Fiesta. Not only is it underpowered (and heavy), it would be practically impossible to install unless you are planning on converting your Fiesta to rear-wheel-drive. If you’re after a 1300 engine for insurance reasons, then the 1300 Crossflow from either the S, Ghia or Supersport is a much better bet. Easier to find and, most importantly, easier…

MOTORSPORT TIMEWARP TAKEAWAY Carefully preserved and with perfect patina, Eric Evans’ Group N RS2000 is a rally-ready ’90s flashback. Words Emma Woodcock Photos Darren Mallinson Static hisses through the speakers, the screen popping to the flicker of black bars and puddles of contrast. The colours skew yellow; the resolution runs low on detail; the graphics are Times New Roman snippets on a dark blue background. A commentator tries to raise the tone, all cut-glass accent and careful enunciation, but he fights a losing battle against the mushiest offcuts of guitar-led, pre-packaged almost-rock... Should you ever stumble across Sky’s 1992 coverage of the RS2000 RallyeSport Series, the production values will soon have you twitching towards ‘stop’ or ‘pause’. Hold it right there. When the flag drops, the concept comes to life.…

MOTORSPORT MONTE CARLO or BUST Some 40 years ago this month the works Fiestas debuted on the Monte Carlo rally, and unwittingly helped shape Ford’s future direction in motorsport. Words Graham Robson Although the front-wheel-drive Fiesta was launched in 1976, and went on UK sale in 1977, Boreham was in no hurry to develop it for rallying. The first road cars weren’t very quick, but the USA-market Fiesta launched in 1978 was fitted with a five-bearing Crossflow engine so perhaps there was hope. Accordingly, when Ford’s publicists asked for a Fiesta entry in the 1979 Monte Carlo rally, Boreham took a deep breath and started work. Purely as a try-out, they decided to enter two Fiesta 1600s in Group 2 guise, one for Roger Clark, and another (built in Cologne)…

CF BUYER RESTORING How to IDENTIFY A TIRED ENGINE Knowing when to fix a worn engine can be the difference between a small or very big bill. Here’s what to look for. Photo Jon Hill “A MACHINE SHOP WILL REGRIND AND REBORE A BLOCK LEAVING YOU TO FINISH THE REBUILD” If the engine runs: 1. Oil light flicker when the engine’s idling? Suspect the main crank bearings and con-rod (big end) bearings are worn if accompanied by a rumbling sound under load (main bearings), or a heavy knocking noise at idle (big ends). Check the oil level and the oil pressure switch if there are no unusual noises evident. 2. Check the oil warning light works with the ignition switched on. Let the engine reach normal temperature. Listen for any…

CF BUYER RESTORING OBSESSION Reader’s restoration: When Chris Moss bought this Escort Mexico partially dismantled, he was told it was an early car — but he didn’t realise its rebirth would turn into an obsessive search for original parts. Words Mike Renaut Photos Chris Wallbank The registration number was what attracted Chris Moss to the Mk1 Mexico project he saw for sale. “It was an LVX number, and being a rally fan I knew those were assigned by Ford to significant cars such as press fleet or works rally cars,” explains Chris. “The logbook had a February 1971 registration, but then it transpired the dates were wrong…” After extensive research in Ford’s archive and the Ford AVO Owner’s Club who further confirmed his hopes, Chris found out that, “It was…

BUYER’S GUIDE CORTINA MK3 The distinctive Coke bottle Cortina has ’70s style and practicality in abundance. Here’s what to look for. Words ChristianTilbury Photos Davy Lewis “RATHER THAN A FRESHEN-UP, FORD HAD BOLDER, BRAVER PLANS FOR THE MK3” With the Mk2 Cortina proving incredibly popular right up until Ford decided to supersede it with the launch of the Mk3 in October 1970, the obvious action would have been to give its best-selling formula a little freshen up and carry on reaping the rewards. But Ford had bolder, braver plans for the new generation version. On paper, the new Cortina looked similar with two, four-door and Estate body styles, but there was much that differentiated it from the outgoing model. Most obvious was the new Coke body styling, but the wheelbase…

INTERIOR Cloth of higher-spec models is less durable than vinyl of lesser variants. Replacing the cloth is harder than the vinyl too, although ruby red and dark green shades of the latter can prove difficult to match. Some seat covers have been remanufactured, while reproduction carpet sets and headlinings are also available. Often-warped doorcards are difficult to replace, although black versions can now be bought new. A cracked dash can only be rectified with a second-hand replacement. The GT’s Tombstone seats cost upwards of £300 for a good pair.…

COMING UP Inside the March 2019 issue! Ford were on a roll in the late ’60s — literally — with the Escort launched in 1968 and then in January 1969 came the curvaceous Capri. The March issue of Classic Ford which goes on-sale January 24, is the perfect time then to celebrate this special 50th anniversary with a whole host of features dedicated to the Capri, plus some pretty special feature cars, too. The March 2019 issue hits the newsstands on Thursday, January 24 — why not subscribe to make sure you don’t miss it? See page 86 for the latest subscription offers.…

classic ford gear PRODUCTS THE LATEST, GREATEST BITS FOR YOUR CLASSIC FORD CLASSIC CAM PULLEYS £115.20 (Pinto) Kent Cams New from camshaft specialists Kent Cams are these their Classic Modern series of adjustable cam pulleys. Finished in hard-anodised black, they are designed to complement the subtle period look and style of classic engine bays. CNC-manufactured for superb accuracy and reliability in aero grade 7000 series aluminium, they marry modern materials and design with infinite adjustability while retaining a classic appearance. The Classic Modern pulleys are available for the Pinto, Cosworth YB, Cosworth, BDA, CVH, Zetec and C20XE. Contact: 01303 248666, www.kentcams.com TRANSIT HUB SOCKET £16.68 Rally Design If you need the special bi-hex socket for the hub nuts on rear double-wheel Transits, then good news: Rally Design now…

MK1 FIESTAS THE GENERATION GAME With three generations of Blue Oval lovers in the family, it’s clear to see that Barry and Kyle Ayres were simply following in their father’s (and grandfather’s) footsteps with this super Mk1 Fiesta duo. Words and Photos Dan Sherwood When you see the passion that members of the Ayres family have for their classic Fords, you wouldn’t bet against being able to cut them open to find the Blue Oval running through them like the letters in a stick of Southend rock. With each of the three generations owning their own slice of old-school Ford cool, you can see how the fondness for the brand has trickled down over the years — reinforcing the premise that families that restore together, stay together. Or something along…

definitive guide: sidedraught carbs The DCOE Know which bit, lever or screw does what on your sidedraught Weber carburettor. 1. Main jets cover 2. Fuel filter holder 3. Fuel inlet banjo fitting 4.Throttle linkage lever 5. Fuel enrichment choke 6. Float chamber cover  7.Throttle lever idle adjusting screw 8. Idle mixture screw 9. Progression hole cover 10. Pump jet 11.Vacuum take-off cover 12.Air bypass 1. Butterfly. Regulates the amount of air that enters the carb’s body and is directly connected to the throttle cable 2. Return spring cover. Beneath is a mechanism which allows the butterflies to snap shut.This is in addition to the throttle cable return spring 3. Fuel enrichment choke lever. Usually left disconnected 4. Idle mixture screw 1.AuxiliaryVenturi. 2. MainVenturi. 1. Locking screw for the main and…

HERITAGE Cortina TC XL Original classic Fords: Created in response to Holden’s Bathurstwinning Torana, the Cortina TC was fuelled by a 4.1-litre straight-six, and Adrian Bell owns one of the few untouched examples. Words Jason O’Halloran Photos Andrey Moisseyev What is considered to be a rare classic Ford these days? Does your car need to be some special-stage rally weapon driven by an iconic driver still on its original shell? Is it some limited-edition, draylon-filled dealer special offered by a football player as part of some bygone ’70s deodorant campaign? Perhaps, it is one of the many genuine original survivor vehicles, dot-marked across the globe in different countries. Special cars that we catch quick glimpses of and hear muddled stories about as they hid away in the background. Down Under…

YOUR PROJECTS Marco Pereira From: Portugal Car: Mk1 Escort Regardless of whether you’re in the UK or mainland Europe, the Mk1 Escort 1300GT is sadly a rare sight in 2019, which makes Marco’s sun-drenched survivor all the more special. “It’s a 1974 example — originally a French version but it’s now here with me here in Portugal,” says Marco. “The car was Modena Green originally — I know this from the VIN plate and also from poking through all the layers of paint. I’m about to start a full restoration and will return it to its original colour.” Great find, Marco. Best of luck!…

QUERY OF THE MONTH MORE FROM A 1600 Q I’ve had my 1600 Pinto-powered Mk3 Capri for a few months now, but I feel like it needs a bit more punch. What are the main things I can do that aren’t going to be extremely expensive? I’m willing to spend money, but not silly amounts. Dave Jarman Email A There’s no doubt that you can wring extra power out of the 1600 without blowing a fortune, and the work’s all in the top end of the engine. Swapping to the Weber 32/36 carb along with the matching inlet manifold (from the 2.0S, RS2000 and so on) will produce good results (once the carb has been rejetted), as will using either the 2.0S or RS2000 exhaust manifold. To go with these,…

classic ford’s project cars Simon W’s Mk1 Cortina With a track record of finishing project cars less than exemplary, Simon waits four years to introduce the newest one. What’s been done this month: Introduced my Cortina, which I’ve owned for four years Next on the to-do list: Get it running and a fresh MoT Thanks to: Retro Dave for selling me the car, Dusty at Lohrspeed for always-awesome car transportation services (07502 292116), and Pete Fitzpatrick for supplying the Corbeaus First a confession: I’ve owned this car for over four years, yet this is the first time it’s appeared in the magazine. Why? Because with my track record, I knew only too well that not much was going to happen to it... With this first instalment kicking things off though,…

THE SPECIALIST THROBNOZZLE RACING Infamous for its trick, road and race Pre-Crossflow engines, you might be surprised to find out it all started with scooters. We’ll fill you in… Words Jon Hill Photos Jon Hill, Michael Whitestone “I DECIDED THAT RACING SCOOTERS COULD HURT, SO I TURNED MY ATTENTION TO BUILDING FAST CORTINAS INSTEAD” It’s a similar story in the car world: “I was into cars; building them for myself, I went racing, was quite successful and I kept getting asked, who built your engine and prepared the car?” And it’s the usual answer, “I did…” Followed by, “Can you build one for me?” An oft-repeated story and how very many businesses start in the world of motorsport. You’re good and people want some of your success to shine on…

ENGINE “THE MK3 EDGED INTO A DIFFERENT MARKET SEGMENT; SWALLOWING UP BUYERS OF THE DEFUNCT CORSAIR” Sure signs of wear with either Kent engine are noisy valvetrain and a rattling time chain, but its bore and piston wear that is terminal. It’s easy to spot the symptoms — heavy breathing, blue exhaust smoke and high oil consumption. Look for the same signs of advanced wear with the Pinto, although it’s more likely to have camshaft wear originating from the lubricating spray bar being clogged by old oil. The giveaway is a tapping noise from the top of the engine. Cambelts need changing every 30,000 miles and watch for signs of overheating as the Pinto’s water pump corrodes if the antifreeze mix is wrong.…

Project Hunter CLASSIC FORD PROJECTS YOU SHOULD BUY — AND MODIFY. Proving that the Transit wasn’t just the backbone of Britain but most of Europe too, this former ambulance has survived numerous adventures with the Greek army, and now deserves a quieter if not better life on the roads and shows of the UK — once we’ve been at it with the spanners, that is. So, once freshly-imported, and any areas of bodywork carefully attended to, we’ve put it on a two-post lift, unbolted the suspension and fitted a custom air-ride kit in its place for maximum lowness when parked and posing. We quite like the mil-spec paint so rather than treating the bus to a respray, have carefully reapplied the Red Cross decals before waxing and sealing the entire…

your projects: popular 100e THROUGH THE TUBE Your projects: Matt Urch’s latest build is pulling in the online crowds thanks to the regular video updates on its cunning MX5 conversion. Words Simon Woolley Photos Andy Saunders / AS Design Name: Matt Urch Age: 34 Job:Welder and fabricator Location: Dorset Car: 1957 Popular 100E Start condition: basket-case restoration project Condition now: major welding done including MX5 floorpan Estimated date of completion: April 2019 If you’ve been to any track-based Ford show in recent years, then you’ll know Matt by sight, if not by name. His last project, an insane SAAB turbo-powered sit-up-and-beg Pop (featured mid-build in the April 2015 issue) could regularly be seen at obscene angles on the nation’s circuits — particularly in the south west — with smoke pouring…

Some (more) front Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge welcomes pre-1990 Fords There’s big changes afoot for the super-popular, Ford-only drag race series, the Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge (OSFDC). From the 2019 season, the OSFDC will be welcoming all British Ford models that were in production before 1990 — this includes Mk3 Fiestas, Sierras, Mk1 and Mk2 Orions and Mk4 Escorts. “We’ve had a lot of interest this year from the owners of these cars,” reckons OSFDC co-organiser, Jo Peters, “and Classic Ford has been including them for a while now too, so it’s only right that they be eligible to race in 2019.” The 2019 race dates will be revealed early in 2019, and the championship rounds will once again be featured in Classic Ford – to register your…

What to do this month: Get set up with a rolling road tune Rolling roads are criminally underused by the classic Ford fraternity. Find a good rolling road operator and they will save you time, cash and probably skinned knuckles too. Rolling roads aren’t just there for recording power figures, they help fine-tune the fuelling and ignition systems too, and even help diagnose problems. And rolling roads aren’t just for tuned classic Fords — they can optimise the settings on a standard one, too. A couple of years back we took a GT-spec Mk1 Cortina for a set-up and came away with 10 extra bhp — that’s a lot for a car that only came with a claimed 78 bhp. It’ll typically cost you £120 for a set-up and power…

FRONTEND 5 minutes with Mike Kirkpatrick After a hobby turned to a full-time profession, Mike is now recognised as a foremost authority on all things small Ford Down Under. How did you get into cars? Back in the day, my Father ran a service station, and as a young impressionable lad there were always cars around us. In one shape or another there was a Ford or three around the workshop in different states of disrepair. My Father owner a huge bench saw, which was powered by an old Ford Prefect motor, which was very impressive when he fired it up. Cars were everywhere when I was young, because you needed one in Australia to cover the miles between towns. My old bus driver had an old Ford ute, and…

ANGLIA 105E Pinto Beans Some people will tell you that Pinto engines have no place in Anglias. But when Dean Watt gives his 105E the beans on the strip, you can’t argue with the ferocious results… Words Daniel Bevis Photos Matt Richardson Everybody remembers their first time. The car you bought when you reached the legal age and attained that coveted licence you’d been dreaming of for years… that’s the one you’ll always remember most fondly, the starting point for all your automotive adventures. For most of us, this initial toe in the motoring water is a bit rubbish – a super-cheap hatchback, perhaps, that’s snail-slow and colourfully grenades itself after a few months – but it’s the rubbishness that makes it endearing. For Dean Watt, however, things were a…

Top 10 Sidedraught essentials Got your DCOEs? Now you need cables, filters and mounting kits. Here are a few options. Linkage kit Burton Power stocks the latest top-mounting twin cable linkage for twin Weber DCOE and DCO/SP carburettors. Made in the UK to Webcon’s exacting standards it features a billet-machined classic linkage system that includes all of the required fixtures and fittings. How much: £105.25 From: Burton Power Fuel pressure regulator with -6 fittings Classic & Rally Spares stocks the genuine, competition-type Malpassi Filter King fuel pressure regulator in black, adjustable from 1.5-7 PSI and featuring -6JIC male fittings. It also includes the fuel pressure gauge (for setting up), and comes with the gauge blanking plug once gauge is removed. How much: £99.95 From: Classic & Rally Spares DCOE to…

FRIENDS REUNITED The Capri Friends Luxembourg hosted their second European Ford Capri Revival Meeting during August in Ettelbrück, Luxembourg. The successful event regrouped around 130 Capris from seven different countries including cars from the UK, The Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France and also Switzerland. The main theme of the event was centred around the 50th anniversary of the Capri and the showground displayed a Time Tower around which one Capri of every year built was displayed. On Saturday evening, a Mk1 Capri identical to the one presented officially for the first time at the Belgium Auto Salon in Brussels was unveiled in the same manner, catapulting the crowd back in time to January 1969. The show was topped of with a huge birthday cake. A mix of original and modified Capris…

How to Install a rev limiter Avoid over-gunning your classic Ford’s precious engine with this easy-to-fit device that sets an adjustable rev limit. Here’s how. Words and Photos Simon Woolley The beating heart of any classic Ford is, of course, its engine, and if you’ve spent a fair few quid either buying one, or having one built, then you’re going to want to do your best not to damage it — especially by over-revving it when getting a move on. One of the ways to prevent this happening is to fit a rev limiter. Modern cars have rev limiters built into their ECUs, and classic Fords running aftermarket ECUs have this luxury too, but if you’re still running a distributor-based ignition system then you can still set a rev limit…

classic ford’s project cars Jason and TJ’s Mk2 Cortina All the small things... It’s just a few frustrating details that are stopping the Cortina returning to the road to catch the Australian Spring. What’s been done this month: Sorted new wheels and tyres, repaired the headlining, fixed the inoperative headlights Next on the to-do list: Take it for inspection so that TJ and I can go cruising It’s always the way. Just as you come to the end of a build, the small things become big things and prevent the end goal being achieved. Such is the case with TJ’s Cortina, and the recent weeks have been spent chasing our tail rather than enjoying the glorious Aussie Spring weather in the rat rod. The delay has taught TJ a few…

MOTORSPORT EIFEL RALLYE FESTIVAL With eye-popping ex-works entries, the Eifel was an uplifting experience for rally fans. Words and Photos Jeannot Boesen The eighth edition of the Eifel Rallye Festival was held in and around the little town of Daun, some 13 miles south of the famous Nürburgring circuit. Every race fan knows the region for its controversial race track, but once a year the region brings together the greatest and best known rally cars and drivers to what they call ‘the rolling museum’. A number of rally drivers, most of whom started their career in a Ford, moved original and replica works cars around the beautiful stages with nice drifts, jumps and waterholes to present the spectators with a whole lot of fun. The drivers don’t always race against…

CAUSING A DRAUGHT FROM SCREAMERS TO TORNADOS These days the engine building work is much more diverse, and he’s involved with restoration projects including building a screamer for a genuine Broadspeed Anglia that will be resurfacing very soon. He’s built a 1-litre engine with downdraught head, which is capable of running on both carbs and fuel-injection, which it ran both in the 1966 and 1967 seasons. On top of that he’s been busy on an ex-Jackie Stewart gullwing Marcos, plus some Tornado race cars — all of which use versions of the Kent engine.…

NEED TO KNOW Specialists Burton Power 020 8518 9127 www.burtonpower.com Magnum Classic Ford Panels 01706 359666 http://magnumclassicfordpanels.co.uk Motomobil www.motomobil.com Newford Parts Centre 01254 830343 www.newpartsonline.co.uk Old Parts Store www.oldpartstore.net Retro Ford International 07921 102629 www.retrofordinternational.com Clubs & Forums Cortina Mk3 Club www.cortinamk3club.com Ford Cortina Owners’ Club (MkI-V) www.mk1-5cortinaownersclub.co.uk BuySellCortina www.buysellcortina.co.uk Old Skool Ford www.oldskoolford.co.uk…

SUSPENSION “WITH MYRIAD TRIM AND ENGINE OPTIONS, THE MK3’S SALES POTENTIAL WAS HUGE” The Mk3 has eight void bushes, the two above the diff usually failing first with the ones on the axle the next likely to collapse. A wayward rear end is the giveaway. Front wishbone set-up is reliable, although the pins supporting the top wishbones can wear with the telltale being a clunking noise over uneven surfaces. It isn’t a simple fix — the only cures being a replacement subframe or fabricating larger pins and enlarging the holes in the subframe to suit.…