Been a while since ive added anything here.

Since the boy is now in child care the car is getting used min twice a week so that has been good, no need to keep it on trickle charger and keeps me happy cruising the streets. Even got a few smiles from some young attractive women until i looked into the back seat and see Archie waving at them.

More usage of the car has thrown up an issue with the drivers side door latch though. Its very stiff, the passenger i can push down and it springs back up.  Before i take it out any tips on how its put together? what could possibly be broken? As the passenger one springs up im a bit worried. im hoping maybe a remove and clean but as im using the car i dont want a drawn out repair. Are two and 4 doors the same latch mech?

Also totally not needed but i picked up a shortened english axle/ half shafts that has been done so 8s will fit in standard guards, which would mean i could put that in and then run a look like below. But it throws my brake upgrade plans all out of wack as id need something to fit 13s. I might not end up doing any of it but it came up cheaper then it would have to have it done down the track so i though why not.

Managed to attract a Spicy pinto friend at coffee and cars the other day.

I have had the latches get a bit sticky on all the Fords but a quick spray and work the latch has always done the trick for me.
I have never pulled the locking mechanism apart as it comes out and goes in as a unit.

martymexico
As above, just peel the door trim back and aim the rp40 can at the inside latch, give it a few sets of open close movements and it'll be good to go.

Thanks Marty and co, I knew you guys would know how to sort the problem. I’ll give it a squirt tomorrow and see how I go. Fingers crossed it’s a simple fix.

Yeah I’ve seen the cortina diff mod but finding these parts nowadays is tricky so when the owner of this diff had it all done professionally I grabbed it. See how it all goes. He wasn’t sure if it was 90 or 100mm shorter so once I pick it up I’ll measure and start doing sums on what I can fit etc.

Had to get him one, so he can play with dads car. Although he uses the truck more often

^^family man for sure now Robbie with the obligatory SUV.
Best not to put the trickle charger away for a while..

Congrats Robbie that'll serve you well.
We do alot of country trips and whilst the XR50 is nice we're stuck to tarmac (front is stupidly low) I'm looking for a similar rig at the moment, seeing yours has given me some motorvation. Cheers.

Turbo diesel is the best way to go, it looks low at the front... And rear, get it up there, at least level !
Just keep up the oil changes 3-5k kms regardless and it'll serve you for long time .
EGR blank off and fit a catch can if not done already, enjoy your rig mate 👍