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2007/09/16 18:31:13

SCOOP

Scoops Corty

Hi Guy's
Been trying all arvo to post my pics and cant get the codes rite[:(!][:(!][xx(] So I hope this at least works!

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151 comments Leave a comment

Juiceman

Holy crap that's nice

2007/09/16 18:36:15

longboy74

About time[:x)] This is going to be one very clean fast little rocket when complete.

Cant wait to see it on the road.

Well done Scoop

2007/09/16 18:41:23

Phil

Very Very Nice[:p]

There are some nice goodies tucked away in that little package

2007/09/16 18:43:01

BLOWNMK12L

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

SCOOP use the "HTML Tag" in photobucket and paste like you have.

BLOWNMK12L

2007/09/16 18:44:49

SCOOP

Wow'
How nice are you guy's!

Thanks for the reply's and the help. Hope to meet you all one day.

2007/09/16 18:55:34

mud

*DROOOOOL*

Very smooth and clen SCOOP, me likie a lot.

Shame about the engine though.

2007/09/16 19:13:02

2lt_Scort

If I had 'Net Nanny' I think it would get caught in the filter. Thats hot!

I'm liking it.

Rhys

2007/09/16 19:15:45

RS2000mk2

wow very nice

2007/09/16 19:35:48

3sc0rt

Yeah yeah man im liking that mate thats awsome...

I Actually seen a Corty Race a Old School RX7...
Corty Owned it, Was turboed Oooo baby COSWORTH FTW

Im going to love to see the end result of it all, Awsome work mate love it.

2007/09/16 19:38:47

escortinadriver

Very Very nice.....

What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Shaun.

2007/09/16 19:53:51

Inferno115

quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Thats a big call [:p], very nice car looks the goods with a engine to match, how much power are u hoping to put down?

2007/09/16 20:49:33

ronsmallford

That is super dooper! As an old steerer of the mk1 i can really appreciate the rack conversion. How is it done?[^]

2007/09/16 20:57:25

hotrodney

Yeah..., nice job with the rack.

And nice car too!!

p.s. Do you have a grill?

2007/09/16 22:08:21

510pom

wicked mate clean and crisp

2007/09/16 23:56:30

Mk2_2dr_2L

Awesomeness [:0]

2007/09/17 08:27:55

2lt_Scort

Is that a Sigma radiator?

2 or 3core? They very similar in size to Escort one but was wondering if they're supposed to have better cooling efficency. i need a new one myself.

Rhys

2007/09/17 09:06:13

mk2maniac

Very nice Mk1 mate, looks very clean and straight, I look forward to future pictures.

2007/09/17 15:59:06

Pansy

Oh mate that is spectacular. Should go like a scalded cat with all the good suspension bits you've got there. Good on you.

2007/09/17 18:16:50

maxrs

The darkside still looks good, just going there is the problem.
It should be a weapon when your done Scoops. Good luck with it

2007/09/17 19:38:23

SCOOP

Hi mate
only running 245's at the moment. Was going 255's but its hard finding matching rubber for front and rear in the sizes I wanted.[:)

quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
[br]Very Very nice.....

What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Shaun.

2007/09/17 19:40:50

SCOOP

Hi
Not going to be putting much more power than a slightly boosted sr for the time being. Just sold my 10 sec GTR to build this.

[:D

quote:
Originally posted by Inferno115
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Thats a big call [:p], very nice car looks the goods with a engine to match, how much power are u hoping to put down?

2007/09/17 19:45:34

Andrew

quote:
Originally posted by Mark
No...Phil has the correct motor

Correct motor? So is it a 1200 or 1500 [:x)][:x)]

2007/09/17 19:47:01

SCOOP

Hi
I will check on size and let you know. It was used in a rotory before this

quote:
Originally posted by 2lt_Scort
[br]Is that a Sigma radiator?

2 or 3core? They very similar in size to Escort one but was wondering if they're supposed to have better cooling efficency. i need a new one myself.

Rhys

2007/09/17 19:50:10

Mark

quote:

Correct motor? So is it a 1200 or 1500 [:x)][:x)]

1993cc

...Ford[;^)]

2007/09/17 19:50:35

SCOOP

Hi mate,
didn't you have another post on here? Where did it go? I was just having tea and then coming back to answer it.[?][B)][;^)

quote:
Originally posted by Mark
[br]
quote:

Correct motor? So is it a 1200 or 1500 [:x)][:x)]
1993cc...Ford[;^)]

2007/09/17 20:31:43

Phil

Guy's,I will have to relinquish the title,Im back to 235's at the moment until I get my new FR18x9's with 265/35/R18's[:p]

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hi mate
only running 245's at the moment. Was going 255's but its hard finding matching rubber for front and rear in the sizes I wanted.
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
[br]Very Very nice.....

What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Shaun.

2007/09/17 21:13:04

RS027

Great looking car mate

2007/09/17 21:14:21

SCOOP

Phil
Im watching! Always watching![}:)][:x)][:D

quote:
Originally posted by Phil
[br]Guy's,I will have to relinquish the title,Im back to 235's at the moment until I get my new FR18x9's with 265/35/R18's[:p]

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hi mate
only running 245's at the moment. Was going 255's but its hard finding matching rubber for front and rear in the sizes I wanted.
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
[br]Very Very nice.....

What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Shaun.

2007/09/17 21:22:50

RS2000mk2

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hi
Not going to be putting much more power than a slightly boosted sr for the time being. Just sold my 10 sec GTR to build this.
quote:
Originally posted by Inferno115
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Thats a big call [:p], very nice car looks the goods with a engine to match, how much power are u hoping to put down?

hey mate you got any pics of the gtr? how much did you sell the old girl for, ive been browsing the market (well window shopping lol)

cheers
Rhys

2007/09/17 21:58:30

RS027

quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hi
Not going to be putting much more power than a slightly boosted sr for the time being. Just sold my 10 sec GTR to build this.
quote:
Originally posted by Inferno115
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Thats a big call [:p], very nice car looks the goods with a engine to match, how much power are u hoping to put down?

hey mate you got any pics of the gtr? how much did you sell the old girl for, ive been browsing the market (well window shopping lol)

cheers
Rhys

You really are a ricer at heart arn't ya Rhys...hehehehehe[:x)]

2007/09/17 22:55:33

RS2000mk2

[88][88]im a sucker for good manufacturing[;^)] cant go wrong with a gtr, one of the finest bits of metal to hit our shores[:I]

dont get me wrong though, i love me classic fords, just there a b-astard of a thing some times[88]

2007/09/17 23:57:37

3sc0rt

quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br][88][88]im a sucker for good manufacturing[;^)] cant go wrong with a gtr, one of the finest bits of metal to hit our shores[:I]

dont get me wrong though, i love me classic fords, just there a b-astard of a thing some times[88]

Some.... Or Most? [88]

2007/09/18 09:57:15

Juiceman

quote:
Originally posted by 3sc0rt
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br][88][88]im a sucker for good manufacturing[;^)] cant go wrong with a gtr, one of the finest bits of metal to hit our shores[:I]

dont get me wrong though, i love me classic fords, just there a b-astard of a thing some times[88]

Some.... Or Most? [88]

Always? [B)]

2007/09/18 10:37:19

RS2000mk2

[88][88]

2007/09/18 10:59:17

SCOOP

Hi Mate
Its a commodore manual rack with modified ends to suit the standard tie rods. Fits very neatly

quote:
Originally posted by caprispecial
[br]That is super dooper! As an old steerer of the mk1 i can really appreciate the rack conversion. How is it done?[^]

2007/09/18 17:40:28

SCOOP

Thanks

Do you have a good grill? Cos mine isnt crap but def isnt as straight as Id like.

quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Yeah..., nice job with the rack.

And nice car too!!

p.s. Do you have a grill?

2007/09/18 17:44:58

SCOOP

Will try to put some up now.

quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hi
Not going to be putting much more power than a slightly boosted sr for the time being. Just sold my 10 sec GTR to build this.
quote:
Originally posted by Inferno115
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by escortinadriver
What size are those rears??? Looks like phil has some competition..

Thats a big call [:p], very nice car looks the goods with a engine to match, how much power are u hoping to put down?

hey mate you got any pics of the gtr? how much did you sell the old girl for, ive been browsing the market (well window shopping lol)

cheers
Rhys

2007/09/18 18:26:27

SCOOP

Wow I did it sorta.

2007/09/18 18:28:03

maxrs

My Six year old likes the Skyline.

In the latest Aussie muscle car magazine, A water pump from Japan cost $6000 back in the Touring car days.

Use the enter button after each picture

2007/09/18 19:13:42

RS2000mk2

lovely example there mate[:p]

2007/09/18 19:54:25

hotrodney

I've got an airflow grill in average condition (bit dented on one side), but the thing is, my car is a pre air flow grill.
Kind of useless if ya know what I mean.

R32 looks great too.

Cheers Dan.

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Thanks
Do you have a good grill? Cos mine isnt crap but def isnt as straight as Id like.
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Yeah..., nice job with the rack.

And nice car too!!

p.s. Do you have a grill?

2007/09/18 20:22:11

SCOOP

Hey,
I actually want to have a pre airflow front. I think mine came out with the bar type grill and someone has cut the bars out and changed the blinker holes so the airflow grill fits

quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]I've got an airflow grill in average condition (bit dented on one side), but the thing is, my car is a pre air flow grill.
Kind of useless if ya know what I mean.

R32 looks great too.

Cheers Dan.
quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Thanks
Do you have a good grill? Cos mine isnt crap but def isnt as straight as Id like.
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Yeah..., nice job with the rack.

And nice car too!!

p.s. Do you have a grill?

2007/09/18 20:51:48

hotrodney

OK,...
I want to keep my pre airflow setup.
But I have some cast alloy blinker mouldings to go with air flow grill.

If your after pre airflow grill, I know of a dude with some.
Let me know if your keen, and I'll ask the guy.

I've been meaning to get a spare off of him for ages, but have been too slack

Cheers Dan

2007/09/18 21:03:48

mud

Classic Fords and R32 GTRs, you're a man after my own heart SCOOP.

Never yet managed to own the GTR though, had some plates on hold and everything. Somehow it turned into a XR6T ute (GTRs not ideal for towing). [:p]

Look forward to more pics of the Corty.

2007/09/18 21:48:16

longboy74

Mate, you werent wrong about the GTR. She looks fantastic. Thats a fair bit of rubber to be lighting up half way down a track[:u]

I reckon you should also post a few pics of that daily driver you bought around. That was also a top looking little car. Youre a lucky bloke to have so many nice toys. Im lucky to still have a wife[(#)]

2007/09/19 08:14:06

Bloodyeck

Nice car Darren. Not what I would have picked for an engine (too old for all this modern stuff) but it looks sensational in white and the wheels really set it off. Keep up the pictures as you progress. I'm sure it will generate plenty of interest.

2007/09/19 14:06:57

lucas

wow i hope the pics of the corty are not from your home shed! if they are pix from the home shed , its the only home shed that i've seen that beats Adro's shed hands down![88]

BRIZEY

2007/09/19 16:07:45

SCOOP

Cheer's mate
What plates did you have? I really loved my GTR, Had lots of cars but she really was something else! Have to buy a good example though or it will be the worst experience you'll have. To many cheap n nasty ones out there.

quote:
Originally posted by mud
[br]Classic Fords and R32 GTRs, you're a man after my own heart SCOOP.

Never yet managed to own the GTR though, had some plates on hold and everything. Somehow it turned into a XR6T ute (GTRs not ideal for towing). [:p]

Look forward to more pics of the Corty.

2007/09/19 20:27:49

SCOOP

Josh,
Here's some of the daily. Glad you like her, all my mate's recon Ive gone soft scince the GTR.

quote]Originally posted by longboy74
[br]Mate, you werent wrong about the GTR. She looks fantastic. Thats a fair bit of rubber to be lighting up half way down a track[:u]

I reckon you should also post a few pics of that daily driver you bought around. That was also a top looking little car. Youre a lucky bloke to have so many nice toys. Im lucky to still have a wife[(#)]

2007/09/19 20:59:37

longboy74

There just jealous mate

. They'll be even more jealous when the 2door is finished[:x)]

2007/09/19 21:37:40

3sc0rt

[:0]
That's your daily...

Im Jelous that you have 2 cortys and they both look shmick [88][88]

and that GTR Oooo Yeah R32 FTW

2007/09/20 12:35:26

mud

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Cheer's mate
What plates did you have? I really loved my GTR, Had lots of cars but she really was something else! Have to buy a good example though or it will be the worst experience you'll have. To many cheap n nasty ones out there.

There's lots of thrashed and badly modded ones out there alright. I drove a 500hp (modded) aussie one in the mid nineties and loved every minute of it.

Plates I had were just "GTR.32Z".

Very sweet daily driver you have there, how much work to get it looking like that?

2007/09/21 21:28:14

SCOOP

Hi,
Just a quick update, wireing,brake and pod.

2007/09/21 22:28:39

longboy74

Lookin good Scoop. The install is coming up very neat and tidy. Wish i had that much room in the esky

Hows the diff and 4 link rear end going?

2007/09/24 08:14:41

Phil

* Eats Popcorn * [;^)]

2007/09/24 10:47:51

3sc0rt

quote:
Originally posted by longboy74
[br]Lookin good Scoop. The install is coming up very neat and tidy. Wish i had that much room in the esky

Hows the diff and 4 link rear end going?

Lol at your engine bay [:x)] It's jammed packed!

2007/09/24 18:59:42

SCOOP

Hi guy's
She's a runner now!!!

Started her sat. Here are some of the rear end as of today, Phil if you notice anything that can be improved on from your expieriences please give us a yell.
Cheers Guy's

2007/09/24 19:51:39

Phil

It looks like your on the right track, the slots in the floor are in the right place, although you will need to run them further up the diff hump, basically to the original cardboard firwall line[;^)] This will allow the rear end to go nice and low[:p] You also need to make sure you can achieve antisquat geometry with the bars, that will dictate your floor box mounting heights

Without antisquat, you might as well just add tramp bars

2007/09/24 20:48:06

SCOOP

Thanks Phil![:)

quote:
Originally posted by Phil
[br]It looks like your on the right track, the slots in the floor are in the right place, although you will need to run them further up the diff hump, basically to the original cardboard firwall line[;^)] This will allow the rear end to go nice and low[:p] You also need to make sure you can achieve antisquat geometry with the bars, that will dictate your floor box mounting heights Without antisquat, you might as well just add tramp bars

2007/09/24 21:27:13

SCOOP

Yeh a 500hp GTR is damn nice

I was lucky enough to buy my daily already done, just took off the spot lights and mud flaps, fixed up door trims gave a good clean (although she was already very tidy). I have just lowered it and fitted the old 17s off my two door on it. Dont know if I like them but there better than the escort stockys I had on it

quote:
Originally posted by mud
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Cheer's mate
What plates did you have? I really loved my GTR, Had lots of cars but she really was something else! Have to buy a good example though or it will be the worst experience you'll have. To many cheap n nasty ones out there.

There's lots of thrashed and badly modded ones out there alright. I drove a 500hp (modded) aussie one in the mid nineties and loved every minute of it. Plates I had were just "GTR.32Z".

Very sweet daily driver you have there, how much work to get it looking like that?

2007/09/24 21:34:33

simo

did u ever run an 04 sti STI.7OY
ive seen that gtr about im sure
nice corty too!!!
very clean and a nice motor to go with it
keep the pics coming

2007/09/24 22:39:37

SCOOP

Hi mate,
Dont recall running an sti, Thanks for the comments![;)

quote:
Originally posted by simo
[br]did u ever run an 04 sti STI.7OY
ive seen that gtr about im sure
nice corty too!!!
very clean and a nice motor to go with it
keep the pics coming

2007/09/26 23:16:58

nigel mk1

Scoop, that gtr looks great, good to see there are some people who still know how to modifiy skylines tastefully! Love the split rims on it too, tough. Your cortina looks like a weapon also, not my powerplant of choice, however colour and wheels are spot on haha awesome project and cant wait to see some more updates, or even the car on the road at the rate your going!

2007/09/26 23:38:17

lucas

the power plant is the choice i would make to. comsidering im doin the same thing into a mk2 escort it should be. just wondering wat diff ya running and are you gonna go for big power or leave it as a cool cruiser.

2007/09/27 12:20:07

SCOOP

Hi guy's
got the two door's old rims and springs under the daily now! Maybe not to everyones taste but she looks good in real life.

2007/09/27 17:57:04

SCOOP

Hi Lucas,
She has a hilux diff as for power, just want to get her on the road for now. Although I would like to run a GTR-S turbo later to see how she goes.[:)

quote:
Originally posted by lucas
[br]the power plant is the choice i would make to. comsidering im doin the same thing into a mk2 escort it should be. just wondering wat diff ya running and are you gonna go for big power or leave it as a cool cruiser.

2007/09/27 18:05:00

Phil

Very nice mate[:p] Im a fan of the original meets modern style

I have a straight rust free 4 door tucked away in the shed which should end up something like your daily eventually[;^)]

2007/09/27 18:45:02

3sc0rt

I love your daily mate... if i was driving and saw that, id keep starin at it untill i crashed [:x)]

2007/09/27 20:41:36

SCOOP

You Guy's stop it! Im starting to get feelings that I haven't had scince I started dateing my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[:x)][:x)]

2007/09/28 19:38:27

SCOOP

Hey Phil,
haven't cut out any more of the floor yet. But heres the latest.
Please let me know what you think, Thanks mate.[;^)]

2007/09/28 19:48:38

mud

Rear link set up looks great, may be a little uncomfortable for rear seat occupants though.

2007/09/28 20:53:09

mk2maniac

I reckon leave the back seat out, jut fabricate a nice panel to cover the rear area, and have a two seater, it is a two doo after all.

2007/09/29 07:27:56

SCOOP

Hi Guys,
Hows this looking??? Need to know cos diffs coming out so all final welding can be done.[:p]

2007/10/10 19:54:47

greenmk2

Man your corty is very neat. looks all good to me. What engineer are you going though? I went D.Mackay he is very strict on those type of mods.. Love those wheels too..

2007/10/10 20:18:17

greenmk2

Man your corty is very neat. looks all good to me. What engineer are you going though? I went D.Mackay he is very strict on those type of mods.. Love those wheels too..

2007/10/10 20:18:48

Phil

Looks good mate

2007/10/10 20:22:45

longboy74

Lookin good mate. Getting close to a road goer. Youl have to post a pic of the wheels for all of us to envy[;^)]. Have you managed to sort out the fuel setup in the boot?

2007/10/10 20:49:45

SCOOP

Hi mate,
Im useing K.Humphries on the Central Coast, Really knows his stuff.
Thanks for the comments.[:D

quote:
Originally posted by greenmk2
[br]Man your corty is very neat. looks all good to me. What engineer are you going though? I went D.Mackay he is very strict on those type of mods.. Love those wheels too..

2007/10/10 21:31:13

SCOOP

Thanks for the feedback Phil, Very appreciated.[;)

quote:
Originally posted by Phil
[br]Looks good mate

2007/10/10 21:33:43

SCOOP

Hey Josh,
Good to hear from you! Not real long now I hope, Have some good ideas for fuel setup. Money is running out though!

. Want to get it going so we can do a few laps together on a Sunday while our wive's and kid's hang out!

[}:)]

quote:
Originally posted by longboy74
[br]Lookin good mate. Getting close to a road goer. Youl have to post a pic of the wheels for all of us to envy[;^)]. Have you managed to sort out the fuel setup in the boot?

2007/10/10 21:41:32

longboy74

Thats sounds like a plan mate

2007/11/10 11:06:08

SCOOP

Hi guy's,
Here's a few more of recent progress. School's still out on the watts link set up, I like it but wished it wasn't so in your face.

2007/10/21 17:13:31

greenmk2

Looks like you have put some long hours into her. That rear end looks tidy good workmanship..
It does appear that this vehicle will be a little weapon when complete

I spose you might want it be if it is replacing the GTR..

2007/10/21 18:50:32

SCOOP

Yes I hope so, The GTR will always have a special place in my heart though[:I]

.
Still not to sure about the watts link setup, It will do the job I suppose. Very happy with the workmanship.

quote:
Originally posted by greenmk2
[br]Looks like you have put some long hours into her. That rear end looks tidy good workmanship..
It does appear that this vehicle will be a little weapon when complete I spose you might want it be if it is replacing the GTR..

2007/10/23 22:17:33

longboy74

g'day mate,

what's the latest update on the corty. Have you managed to sort out the rear yet? I think it has given some inspiration to some other guys i know that own mk1 cortinas. Both of your cars are awesome. The conversion is lookin real good.
Ive been catching up with some of the other guys in the Hunter British Ford Group and their cortinas. Lotus mk2, 2 and 4 door mk1 and 2 GTs, etc. I reckon theyd love both of yours. I think there a good resource if your after any info, parts etc.
A few of us were in the Hill climb two weeks ago and it has given me and another guy an itch to scratch. The SR might be racing up a few hills in the up and coming season.

Will have to catch up again sometime for a run when your sorted out[88]

2007/01/11 08:19:34

SCOOP

Hey Josh,
your talkn my talk! Was at the hill climb (King Edward park) the other week n thought the same thing. Would love to meet the other guys someday. I think people tend to frown when they find out its jap powered, Do you have any probs?[:(

quote:
Originally posted by longboy74
[br]g'day mate,

what's the latest update on the corty. Have you managed to sort out the rear yet? I think it has given some inspiration to some other guys i know that own mk1 cortinas. Both of your cars are awesome. The conversion is lookin real good.
Ive been catching up with some of the other guys in the Hunter British Ford Group and their cortinas. Lotus mk2, 2 and 4 door mk1 and 2 GTs, etc. I reckon theyd love both of yours. I think there a good resource if your after any info, parts etc.
A few of us were in the Hill climb two weeks ago and it has given me and another guy an itch to scratch. The SR might be racing up a few hills in the up and coming season.
Will have to catch up again sometime for a run when your sorted out[88]

2007/05/11 20:25:27

SCOOP

Just a quik update for those interested,
All is pretty good but definatly need to lower the front down[(#)]. Please take note of the name and number on the building, Cos Kyle does a great job!

2007/05/11 20:39:40

greenmk2

That paint work and the wheels just set it off.. BEAST! How reliable will it be with sr20 in it. I am sick of tightening stuff on my old pinto. I think you have made a good choice on SR powerplant

2007/05/11 20:48:03

Phil

A good inch at the front will be needed[;^)]

How do you go with the exhaust at the rear if you lift the car on a 2 post hoist? Does the diff rest on the exhaust?

2007/05/11 21:47:30

jds

WOW!! That's all I can say..

On engineering.. will it pass with pod filter? You have a FMIC too which prohibits a pod being used according to EPA and VicRoads here in VIC.

2007/06/11 09:32:18

RS2000mk2

looks like a blody weapon![:p][:p]

2007/06/11 17:21:41

longboy74

g'day Mate,

They welcome these mods with open arms mate. Thats why other members are keen on all types of transplants. We still have our awesome originals of course with some on club rego. Eg geniune mk1 rs2000, mexico, rs3100 v6, mk1/2 gt cortinas, mk1/2 Escorts, lotus cortinas and Escorts, v6gt capri's, Sierra cosworth, anglias, prefects, thames van, zephyrs and zodiacs etc. Its an awesome mix, Its all about having fun and getting the families involved. The kids love it.
We also enjoy getting other cars that the members have out eg. valiants, hillmans, nissan z cars, all types. Whenever you are back on the road youll have to come on a run one day with the family.

But more importantly check out the hillclimbing and some track racing[(#)]

Josh

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Hey Josh,
your talkn my talk! Was at the hill climb (King Edward park) the other week n thought the same thing. Would love to meet the other guys someday. I think people tend to frown when they find out its jap powered, Do you have any probs?
quote:
Originally posted by longboy74
[br]g'day mate,

what's the latest update on the corty. Have you managed to sort out the rear yet? I think it has given some inspiration to some other guys i know that own mk1 cortinas. Both of your cars are awesome. The conversion is lookin real good.
Ive been catching up with some of the other guys in the Hunter British Ford Group and their cortinas. Lotus mk2, 2 and 4 door mk1 and 2 GTs, etc. I reckon theyd love both of yours. I think there a good resource if your after any info, parts etc.
A few of us were in the Hill climb two weeks ago and it has given me and another guy an itch to scratch. The SR might be racing up a few hills in the up and coming season.
Will have to catch up again sometime for a run when your sorted out[88]

2007/06/11 20:59:03

SCOOP

Hi Phil,
Im not sure but I am going to put a flange just after the muffler anyway. I mostly use a 4 poster cos I have one in my workshop

But yeh Id say if I want the wheels off Id have to drop the exhaust. Will check when I get a chance n let you know

quote:
Originally posted by Phil
[br]A good inch at the front will be needed[;^)]

How do you go with the exhaust at the rear if you lift the car on a 2 post hoist? Does the diff rest on the exhaust?

2007/06/11 21:42:54

SCOOP

Hey,
I have to make an airbox yet. Plus other crap that I may try to hide under guards, dash etc.

quote:
Originally posted by jds
[br]WOW!! That's all I can say..

On engineering.. will it pass with pod filter? You have a FMIC too which prohibits a pod being used according to EPA and VicRoads here in VIC.

2007/06/11 21:47:07

SCOOP

Hey guy's,
Got some cheap seats for her. Anything would have to be better than the factory ones!!

They are the exact style I wanted but cheaper, Ill only be driving it once or twice a week anyway. They should last a while.
Hard for me to find a seat that I fit into, (that doesnt look to big for the car that is!!)

2007/07/12 20:38:36

Phil

Nice one Darren[;^)]

2007/07/12 21:01:10

SCOOP

Plus I have lowered the front a bit more.

2007/07/12 21:02:37

longboy74

Lookin good mate, lookin real good

2007/07/12 21:58:21

SCOOP

Thanks Josh & Phil.

2007/08/12 22:51:28

KIZZA

quote:
Originally posted by longboy74
[br]Lookin good mate, lookin real good

X2 excellent job mate.

2007/08/12 23:09:45

SCOOP

Watchin your thread closely KIZZA and luvn it!

2007/08/12 23:15:55

KIZZA

quote:
Originally posted by SCOOP
[br]Watchin your thread closely KIZZA and luvn it!

right back at ya scoop

2007/09/12 19:29:19

SCOOP

Hey guy's,
Fair bit more done now. The boot floor was cut out and new piece put in cos it looked a mess!! New fuel cell and filler, Plus seat mounts all done

. Cant wait to pull it all apart and start painting everything

Merry Christmas n all the best for the new year guy's![;^)]

2007/12/19 19:14:29

Phil

Very nice mate

Im always keen to see new pics in this thread[:p]

2007/12/19 19:23:56

longboy74

Very nice Darren. That tank is a perfect fit and the filler looks great.

Have fun painting her. Im around during crissie if you need a hand with anything.
Cant wait to see it on the road.

Josh

2007/12/20 10:01:01

SCOOP

Thanks Guy's!!!
Just got her home,May ask you over for some fresh ideas on things Josh. Nothing hands on (yet

) just your thoughts on a few things would be appreciated.
Thanks again, Darren

2007/12/20 19:25:36

SCOOP

Thanks mate, I haven't really driven it, only off tow truck and into shed and once around and on to hoist but seems ok. Very early days.
Mate that Corty of yours is cruisn sweet street all day long!!!!MMM![:D

quote:
Originally posted by 810 OUT
[br]cant believe i have only just seen this thread! dude an awesome corty and good choice in engine hehe, see mine for the same engine[:u] wish my underside was as clean as this. howd you find the rack conversion and rear end conversion?

2007/12/29 17:05:26

SCOOP

810 you dont like the SR? Shame to have it in there and now pull it out. Nothing against the cossies though just wondering what your reasons are

quote:
Originally posted by 810 OUT
[br]thanks mate, yours has alot more engineering done to the suspension! im going to be leaving the rear with leafs but get some custom adjustable coils made for the front and a rack conversion... oh and a cossie[:u]

2008/03/01 22:34:31

510pom

scoop this thing is amazing , it really is top job and one hell of a car

2008/07/01 23:12:08

Wozzah

Looking forward to the updates on this thread. Very tidy and well engineered car, great stuff

Woz

2008/07/01 23:31:44

stocky

I'm in love, that is awesome! Looks like my car, but better! (and well engineered, too :) )

Cheers,

Steve

2008/07/01 23:49:28

SCOOP

Thanks mate!

Thats one sweet ride you have there yourself!

[8D

quote:
Originally posted by 510pom
[br]scoop this thing is amazing , it really is top job and one hell of a car

2008/08/01 20:55:25

SCOOP

Yeh mate I think that I actually have some pics of your car, does it have turbo kent?[8D

quote:
Originally posted by stocky
[br]I'm in love, that is awesome! Looks like my car, but better! (and well engineered, too :) )

Cheers,

Steve

2008/08/01 21:02:09

stocky

Cheers, thats the one SCOOP :) It's got nothing on yours, though :)

Steve

2008/09/01 21:53:44

3sc0rt

Hi Scoop, Just Wanted to get your opinon on kyles conversions in Newcastle, I'm thinking about doing a conversion with them and i hear your mates with him? Anyhow gave him a shout and seems like a good guy, Just want to know if hes priced reasonably [:p]

Cheer's Rhys

Ohh and the corty is looking Very Very Schmick mate, well done.

2008/03/24 00:58:27

SCOOP

Hi mate, Have you decided which way to go yet? If your local you are welcome to come over for a look if you like

quote:
Originally posted by 3sc0rt
[br]Hi Scoop, Just Wanted to get your opinon on kyles conversions in Newcastle, I'm thinking about doing a conversion with them and i hear your mates with him? Anyhow gave him a shout and seems like a good guy, Just want to know if hes priced reasonably [:p]

Cheer's Rhys

Ohh and the corty is looking Very Very Schmick mate, well done.

2008/10/04 18:29:09

SCOOP

Hi guys,
Finally!! I have almost finished the boot!

2008/06/21 17:21:31

240corty

that is mint

nice work

2008/06/21 17:30:50

Phil

Nice work Darren

2008/06/21 18:34:27

Juiceman

The boot looks fantastic, I like it.

2008/06/22 15:45:55

SCOOP

Thanks guys,
Here is the dash. Should have taken photo in daylight, its to dark.

2008/06/22 17:24:51

SCOOP

Well I dragged her out today and started and washed her..
I think that I have fallen in love with her again [:I]

Cheers Scoop.

2009/03/05 18:20:51

I never fell out of love for this car[:I] top work

2009/03/05 19:20:10

mud

I've been wondering what you've been up to.

Yep, an easy car to love. We want to see more of your car!

2009/03/05 21:04:46

greenmk2

Thats damn nice ay.. Should turn some heads

2009/03/05 21:36:18

Andy777

AWESOME!! this car looks mint, love it!!

2009/04/05 09:39:09

SCOOP

Thanks guy's!
[:I][:I][:I]

2009/05/05 21:12:35

maxrs

I like the fuel tank set up. Very nice.
The gauges must look good driving at night.
Classy looking Corty SPOOP.

2009/05/05 23:33:30

scortfreak

that's mint as bud

2009/06/05 16:32:24

3sc0rt

Thats so tidy mate, I cant wait to see this car up close *Drools* [:x)]

2009/12/05 11:08:13

SCOOP

Got my boot badge finally!!... Not sure on the Wheel though!!

2009/03/07 21:31:21

Phil

Looks great Darren

What is it about the wheel your not sure of? The original GT wheel has a leather type rim that is black with a similar type alloy spoked centre and you can use the same centre cap as you have, that might suit better? This is a pic of one in my other corty.

2009/03/07 21:53:44

Mk2_2dr_2L

What is there left to do before she sees the street ?

2009/03/07 22:27:29

zombie289

I think the wheel looks good on it mate, it'll remind you you're still driving a Cortina when that speedo hits triple digits!!

2009/04/07 09:06:28

SCOOP

Hey Guys,
Sorry been busy on house extentions (TRIPLE GARAGE)

And have a new daily that has needed some love....

Cheers SCOOP

2009/06/10 20:58:32

Phil

Hi Darren,

That nice and tidy

Hows the Corty progressing[:p]

Cheers,

Phil.

2009/06/10 21:18:31

SCOOP

Hi Phil,
Took her for a lap around the block this arv. Lots left to do yet mate, But have to finish renovations first[:-(]

. I am under strict instructions from the boss!![B)][B)][8~2]. All for the better though...

2009/10/27 18:38:44

SCOOP

Hi guys,
Sorry no updates lately guys...
Lots on with children, house extensions and work.
She may be on the market cos have no time to work on Her and to much to do with My children

. Am finding it very frustraiting and so hard trying to juggle all of it and feel that the corty is a bit of a waist in my hands for the next few years...

[:(!][:(!][:(!][8~2][:-(][:-(][:-(][:-(]

2010/11/04 21:46:54

Bloodyeck

Don't get rid of it Coop. I sold my twin cam Escort when I had kids and have regretted ever since.

2010/12/04 09:02:28

Phil

Hang on to it Darren...the kids situation will ease as they get older...and that happens to quick as it is

2010/12/04 10:13:51

Dawson

Awesome build Scott! I do like these corties when they're boosted hehe, it seems everyones putting turbo 2L's in Small Fords now :) well other then Phil but he's an exception lol.
Hey if you'd be interested, wanna send me some good hi-resolution photos of the build? We can put them into Zoom in the "in-the-build" section and then once it's complete probably a feature!

my emails matd@streetfords.com.au

Let me know! :)

2010/04/16 14:38:18

SCOOP

Hi guys,
Almost finished outside of our house, Lots left to do yet though!![:-(]
Kids are getting older and more expensive as well, Dont know what to do with Corty...:-(. How much longer should I hold on to her?? Should I let her go??? Really have no time for her atm and dont see any time for next year maybe two.

Guys I know that I wouldn't get much really for Her at this stage of build but any ideas what I should ask if it comes to that would be appreciated.
Cheers Scoop.

2010/04/07 20:02:16

Phil

Hi Darren,

Still the same advice from my end

Just leave it in the shed unless your heart isnt in it anymore. If its still your passion, it will still be there in a few years when time/finances allow for more playing. I had 2 break periods with my corty both of about 2-3 years each time...quite often you will have some better ideas or solutions to different area's of the car over the time your not working on it. If your over it and never want to have several hundred horsepower sitting in the garage ready for a joy ride then moving it on wont be hard. My guess is that it will be staying

Cheers,

Phil.

2010/04/07 20:24:01

Steviestar

I agree with Phil, my Group A has been in the shed for over a year and not been touched in the last 8 months at least due to health issue's Etc Etc, and even though i'm totally fed up with it a the moment it's not going anywhere even if it takes another 5 years to finish off.
Just dust it off when your ready, as we loose to much in selling such projects, not just money but i feel i loose a small part of myself if i let a project go before i can complete it

2010/05/07 11:13:18

SCOOP

Thanks Guys,
Very appreciated and thanks for Your kind thoughts

[:I] Cheers Scoop.

2010/04/08 21:18:58

SCOOP

Here is where My money has been going lately...
Before

After

Then

Now

2010/08/21 21:26:06

SCOOP

Last photo's...

And here comes the hard part, Thanks to all You guys who have watched the build and responded to My thread. All very nice guy's. I put it out there without any real advertisement and had someone approach Me with an offer and I took it. This fellow is quite focused and a true enthusiast. I cannot wait to see future developments.
I was not going to post this and just close the thread but I owe people on here that have followed the build many thanks for their input and support.
One dream has ended, but another has started(My children).

THE END

Cheers Scoop [8~2]

2010/08/21 21:46:06

tybrown

Nice work with the house!!!
you had a very nice cortina! but hey... i don't think your old corty will give you half as much joy as the children!!!
Probably a smart move to sell.... but you will get the itch again! :-D we all do!

2010/08/22 01:12:17

Cortina Jake

Hi Scoop,

Thanks mate

. You have done a sensational job with the car, and I can only hope that I can finish it to a level that makes you proud. [^]Will keep you all posted as to the progress.

Cheers Jake.

2010/08/22 09:39:18

Phil

Hi Darren,

As the old saying goes...one door closes and another opens

Im sure the kids will love spending time with dad...there's nothing quite like the smiles they give

Cheers,

Phil.

2010/08/22 10:34:29

Phil

quote:
Originally posted by Cortina Jake

Hi Scoop,

Thanks mate. You have done a sensational job with the car, and I can only hope that I can finish it to a level that makes you proud. [^]Will keep you all posted as to the progress.

Cheers Jake.

Well done with a fantastic aquisition Jake...one of the best in Oz...It will be great to see it finished

2010/08/22 10:37:11

Scoops Corty

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