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2006/08/20 20:28:48
sundowner

Dan & Mel's Mk1 Cortina

the car is a 1964 mk1 cortina running a 1500cc motor with a gt manifold and a 32/36 webber, extractors and a way to loud exhaust.... standard 4 speed... and 16" fr Simmons (my old ones)

some of the SA guys would have seen this on a few of the recent cruises...

this is dans daily (when his not working and using his plumming van)his other project include a nuts V8 Capri that is a mint rolling shell at the moment, with mini tubs, 9", 4 speed loader, and hot boss 302. with a chassis kit and full autometer guages....
the car is in primier with a mint body sittn on convo pros... sorry no pics though as he wants it to be unvailed once finished....

that sits next to his freshly imported 69 428 cobra jet mustang.... like i said if your in SA there will be some cool cars coming from his shed in the next few years

just taken Rhys 2lt_scort for a fang 5 mins b4 these pics were taken

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notice the custom made consul badge
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oil in engine bay is becasue the engine had just been topped up...
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and the bumperettes should be on by the start of the week as there gettn chromed now...
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49 comments Leave a comment
Phil
Very nice[;^)]
2006/08/20 20:33:38
RS2000mk2
yep very lovely corti, looks even better in the flesh!
2006/08/20 21:25:30
2lt_Scort
I like it! Goes well for such an old school car, with 1500 and all. I'd like to own it . If only 2door Cortinas weren't rare as hens teeth and in my price range...

Very cool car.

Thanks for the ride Glenn.

Rhys
2006/08/20 21:40:30
Mk2_2dr_2L
Ditto !
2006/08/20 21:46:16
sundowner
stand in line guys i have 1st dibs... and i get to drive it whenever i like......i am very lucky there... wonder if it will be the same with the v8 Capri and mustang?????[:x)][:x)][:x)][:x)][:x)]
2006/08/20 21:58:16
RS027
AWESOME car mate.
2006/08/20 23:24:23
sundowner
thanks guys i have showed dan and mel the positive feedback on his car and he just laughed calling it his boonga...


wish we all had boongers like that!!!
2006/08/22 21:24:47
racin jason
Superb car that looks as good in the flesh as it does in real life! - great example of what can be done with minor touches to an otherwise excellent Ford Design.

Anyone who owns these rare cars really know what they have....and are...well very cool people.

See my signature to know what I mean[;^)]

RJ
2006/08/28 08:44:43
scortfreak
Nice.
2006/08/28 11:22:54
sundowner
quote:


Anyone who owns these rare cars really know what they have....and are...well very cool people.



i recon anyone that owns an old skool ford is a cool person......

herd u lost ya job mate... hope that wasn't the reason u moved up the top end.....
heres a pic to cheer u up... hopefuly it dont make u home sick
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2006/08/28 19:25:36
racin jason
[;^)] might have landed a job back in old SA......tonight! Just got off the dog and bone and I fly in Tuesday for an interview.

You never know.....the twins might be reunited once again!

I'll keep you posted.

PS - the pic above shows where the true style of Classic Ford ownership is at!

Racin Jason
2006/08/29 21:10:51
michael_1
nice pics mate
2007/04/02 20:42:42
sundowner
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney

Not 10 minutes before it made it to the workshop for it's operation it did a 16.8 sec 1/4 on the Gtech with a 1st gear skid.(I did lean it out and set it to kill, seems the workshop is all downhill)lol.

Engine is gonna be 1600 out of friends formula ford that was very competative (2nd outright season champ few years back)
We'll see if those Gtech times improve.


16.8 thats what my car ran 7 years ago....
how is this when my car always beats the cortina on the street.....

anyway cant wait for the new motor... and maybe a fire extungisher......

nah i must say the car has come along way from the day u got it.....
and its really cost nothing to make those great changes.....

now if i can get my car on club rego....



2007/04/17 21:26:07
Shea
Dan, a very nice mk1 and seeing it in the flesh doesnt dissapoint! i've sent you a PM so i hope your email address is current
thanks
Shea
2007/04/18 01:52:08
MKI20L
Very nice car you and Mel have there Dan!

What is the paint colour called?

CheeRS,
Paul
2007/04/19 19:03:34
sundowner
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Hey Glenn, is that officially 3 projects now!!

...what's wrong with me[B)]
(atleast there all fords)


dunno but its gotta be an improvement.......
2007/04/27 23:48:01
Scott
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Hey Glenn, is that officially 3 projects now!!

...what's wrong with me[B)]
(atleast there all fords)


Your not mad, your just a normal classic ford owner
There is 4 fords being worked on at the moment at my place not including the interior of my Esky
2007/05/05 19:02:06
2lt_Scort
Hows the transplant going Dan?

Rhys
2007/10/05 22:50:06
lucas
how ya goin dan, just wonderin if you had that linkage that my mate wanted. he is gettin pretty desperate now if so give me a call and we can come grab it off ya.

0422817584

cheers buddy
2007/12/05 19:48:14
sundowner
id chrome dip the lot....[:x)]
2007/05/13 03:14:02
Shea
Dan were u driving past the RAAF base about 4.15pm today cuz i spotted a mk1 cortina with the green stripes cruisin past.(figured it was either you or racin jason) thought i'd let ya kno i scored an apprenticeship with HPS keep us updated on the corty and i'll catch you on a cruiz some time mate
Shea
2007/05/21 22:04:19
Shea
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]wasn't me dude!,
must of been rj.
well done on apprenticeship.

The cortina hasn't been touched for quite a few weeks due to Winton, and being away on country work.

not enough hours in a day!


damn i would have sworn it was you. does rj work near the RAAF?
thanks
2007/05/22 22:10:07
Shea
haha i know what you mean, cant say i'm not the same though. last time i was in town i flagged down a fella in the middle of the road driving a mk1 in primer. he wasn't interested in selling.
time before that in town i saw an mk2 coming and a very intoxicated Shea jumped infront of it, it happened to be ben (Rhys's old granny escort)
hope i see it again there cant be too many white mk1's with the british green around.
2007/05/23 22:24:39
Shea
wow Dan thats amazing! looks like i chose the right trade more pics please? sorry if theres a link already but what engine specs you got? keep it up mate

Shea
2007/08/13 20:11:47
2lt_Scort
Looking good Dan.
I'll be up on Christmas Tree farm cheering as you fly past during the Rally.

Paint looks like it came up great.

Rhys

2007/08/13 21:26:26
2lt_Scort
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]Hang on Rhys, you might be crewing....[:0]


[:u][%]Sounds like fun.

Rhys
2007/08/14 08:14:54
sundowner
lookn good buddy...
just wish the rest of ya cars were that far off...

oh fogot to tell ya me mate iain bout an evo 9 and took me for a spin.... not bed hey...
2007/09/14 20:22:00
2lt_Scort
Good stuff Dan, another week, and a few more beers, and I expect you to get a ride in it. Give us a yell if ya need a hand. Im on Uni holidays next week.


Rhys
2007/09/14 21:00:50
SCOOP
Dan!
Sweet Corty!!That thing is cool as![:p]
I have a thing for capri's too, would have to have an eight if I had a Capri. There just so tuff with eights! Cant wait to see that finished mate.[(#)]
2007/09/19 19:08:36
sundowner
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]RIDE IN AN EVO 9!!!!
BAST@RD!, when's my turn?

p.s. nice new title....thats something your in charge of i suppose?[:0]


got you a ride in the ssv though...
2007/09/19 20:11:06
lucas
oil from where dan. keep it up sun you will get there
2007/09/22 17:23:09
SCOOP
Dont know what to say to you, Very frustrating!!!!
2007/09/22 17:58:39
sundowner
damn.... maybe its time to start looking towards that capri....
2007/09/22 19:13:50
RS2000mk2
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]OK,
Started her up today...
Sounded very tough for about three seconds.[:(!]
Then oil,... lots of farkin oil!!

Why do I choose to play with cars.
I'm going to go and drink 24 beers right now!




sounds like my experience with cars.........and beer[88][88]
2007/09/22 19:28:39
3sc0rt
quote:
Originally posted by RS2000mk2
[br]
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney
[br]OK,
Started her up today...
Sounded very tough for about three seconds.[:(!]
Then oil,... lots of farkin oil!!

Why do I choose to play with cars.
I'm going to go and drink 24 beers right now!




sounds like my experience with cars.........and beer[88][88]


Us Classicford owners are all alike

2007/09/22 21:10:33
2lt_Scort
Update for the Corty thread.

Its Back! and its going well, very well infact. Hotrodney (aka Dan) came round this arvo on a shiity wet Friday arvo. Its a bit wet over here in Adelaide, not the ideal setting for running in an engine, but the angle the corty was coming out of the round abouts was showing some good form.

Hopefully Dan can get on here once his computers fixed and update us all.

Rhys

2007/02/11 20:54:52
sundowner
yeah i will agree, i got to drive the old girl, and theres alot more power there.... the engine bay is looking alot nicer... hopefuly one of us can get some pics up soon....
2007/02/11 23:00:22
RS2000mk2
good to hear
2007/08/11 18:25:38
sundowner
yep its still loud.. but has a lot more grunt...
cant wait to line it up in the panelvan i recon i may have a bit of a challenge on my hands.. anyway heres some pics sorry bout the quality but there off me phone..Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
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i took more of the new engine but they came out real blurry so next time ill take my camera and get some good pics.
2007/12/11 22:52:27
Neroism89
Looks Great!
2007/12/11 23:08:00
escortinadriver
I think there is going to be a betting war on for those Simmons...

Good luck with the planned changes. Cosworth?

Shaun
2008/11/12 09:27:47
racin jason
Hi Dan,

As you know I love your car and am over the moon to know your moving in this direction. The sight and sound of a fully prepped Classic Adelaide Mk 1 Cortina is a beautiful thing. Good decision!

Now if your going to head in that direction.....as you will soon find out the Classic management are sticklers for vehicles being techincally and period 'correct'. Sooooooo maybe some of the hero Mk 1 Cortina's from the past could be your way forward in the future!

I refer to the cars that created the Mk 1 Lotus cult.....cars you could draw on for inspiration and possibly replica one! I have for a long time wanted to replica an EX-Works Mk 1 Cortina Lotus....and utilise our great no. plates to truly seal the deal!

Here's a couple for consideration;

Colin Chapman's factory machine;



Sir John Whitmore's beast - Alan Mann style mMMMMMMMMM[^]



Mate I am stoked your evolving your Mk 1....please keep me in the loop......I smell a ride along feature article for Classic Ford!!!!

RJ
2009/08/13 21:29:51
sundowner
when u get back from melbs... who put the trolley in mels kitchen?
give us a call when you get the chance
2009/08/16 17:45:25
racin jason
Yeah nice one Dan.......I'm not usually a 'one-upmanship' sort of a guy....but I see you rendering and raise you a few seconds earlier in the same corner!



Numberplate is the same, and is one of the many Mk 1 Cortina EX-Works fleet guys like Jim and Sir John belted the living stuffing out of around the tracks in the UK in the 60's. Good news is that your 'picture' car is still alive.....and looking gooooood!





Only the number on the car is wrong! Well done on this style though! Commit too it and you will become an overnight legend in Mk 1 Cortina circles!!!!!!!!

RJ
2009/08/16 19:51:16
Mk2_2dr_2L
Love it
2010/01/16 00:25:32
550hp mk2 cortina
Not sure how i missed this thread or the car being a SA bloke. Got to say Awesome car mate. Really looking forward to the progress.

Out of interest what size wheels are you going to run now?
2010/01/16 04:57:31
cortina-mk1
what size are the Simmons on the front of your car now ?

do you by any chance know the offset ?
2010/03/26 17:03:43
cortina-mk1
quote:
Originally posted by hotrodney

Cant remember at the moment mate, I'll measure for you next week.

Cheers, Dan


that would be great thanx :)
2010/03/31 18:03:35
2lt_Scort
Thats looking pretty industrial Dan. Any word from Silverstone yet?

Rhys
2010/11/04 09:40:02

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