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  1. A 'free' CD is available containing Victorian regulations and information on modifying vehicles

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Documents and reading information

    pdf file here also a guide to modifying vehicles here file here

    Started by jewels, 18th March 2007 12:54 PM
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  1. Alloy Fuel Tank

    Hey Poeple, I have now got money to start ordering some parts for the car, I am looking to purchase a alloy fuel tank to go between the rear strut...

    Started by MK120V, 1st September 2010 12:04 AM
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  2. Building new struts

    Since putting it back on the road, the front end in my car has never been quite right. For starters, the car has always had a shimmy under brakes,...

    Started by Dr Danger, 26th August 2010 10:06 PM
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    27th August 2010 09:31 AM Go to last post
  3. starlet rack conversion

    alright for all the people that have been asking iv finally got around to getting some pics of my rack conversion.. iv used a kp61 starlet rack....

    Started by dvsmk1, 25th March 2010 04:28 PM
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    26th August 2010 06:52 PM Go to last post
  4. Rear Swaybar----Need a picture of one and Information

    Does anyone have a rear swaybar fitted to their ENGLISH alxe MK1? If so can you send me a pic of it. I have one under the house but not sure if its a...

    Started by Nick_Cascone_66, 21st August 2010 07:21 PM
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    25th August 2010 09:10 PM Go to last post
  5. Building a set of struts.

    Cheap price for the kit, 4kg/mm is 223 pound, however you would have to wonder about the quailty of the springs since main/helper/locator from Kings...

    Started by Paul T, 5th July 2010 08:29 AM
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    24th August 2010 03:32 PM Go to last post
  6. hi torque starter motor

    I am looking into buying a hi-torque starter, the suppliers i have checked out so far all say the cross member will need to be modified, any body...

    Started by grantw, 17th August 2010 08:41 PM
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    22nd August 2010 08:48 PM Go to last post
  7. what will fit??

    hey all, im just wondering what suspension will fit a 63 cortina?? as in escort capri newer cortina etc... cheers guys

    Started by Reepa, 25th July 2010 08:15 AM
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    9th August 2010 04:51 PM Go to last post
  8. First post, need some guidance.

    I'm building a Mk1 Cortina for tarmac rallying, it is a 1300GT. The regs state that all body brackets must be standard so I'm going to use late...

    Started by Greg Cozier, 6th August 2010 04:07 AM
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    7th August 2010 12:33 AM Go to last post
  9. Mk1 Air Suspension

    Hi there, has anybody seen or heard of Air Suspension in Mk1 4door? If so could you please steer me in the direction of any information, much...

    Started by ikillanybody, 5th August 2010 12:45 PM
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  10. brake spacer kits

    hi all so i got my brake calipers apart all ready to fit a m16 spacer kit, but oh no it doesnt fit. it apperas i have different calipers, at first...

    Started by gt_owner, 20th June 2010 09:53 PM
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  11. Copper/steel or Alloy brake tubing

    Hey, I need to install all new brake tubing in the car for the rear brakes, what is the most common line, copper, steel or alloy. Is there any...

    Started by MK120V, 31st July 2010 12:08 PM
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  12. Rust

    Hi all, Im looking at buying a Mk1 after seeing some pictures of my dads car when he was growing up. I have now falling in love with them. As...

    Started by Buddha, 30th July 2010 08:03 PM
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    30th July 2010 08:24 PM Go to last post
  13. intercooler size

    hi all im putting a sr20 in my mk1 and im not sure on what size intercooler will fit does anyone have any piks and measurements of there intercooler...

    Started by tub 2L, 27th July 2010 06:51 PM
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  14. Post How to make a Mk1 Rollover Jig

    Thought I would post some photo's of a roll over jig i'm building at the moment. Only spent today and about half way through so far. Here is a list...

    Started by MK120V, 23rd June 2010 09:42 PM
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  15. Has anyone used K-MAC camber plates

    Hi All Just thinking of putting a set of K-mac camber plate in the front of my cortina http://www.k-mac.com.au/ 4643Has anyone used these...

    Started by curly973, 1st July 2010 06:33 PM
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  16. Rear springs

    Hello, Trying to decide which way to go with the rear springs on my Corty, single leaf seems to be the go at the moment?? your running single on...

    Started by hubbo75, 15th June 2010 09:44 PM
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    6th July 2010 09:40 PM Go to last post
  17. Body Panel Material

    Hey people, Does anyone know where I can purchase some steel to fix some rear quarters, Is there a general type or thickness people use? Ta

    Started by MK120V, 20th June 2010 07:31 PM
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    1st July 2010 08:17 PM Go to last post
  18. Battery relocation.

    Hi guy's i have just bought a 66 mk1 cortina 440 with a 1600 escort xflow motor the motor is standard but not for much longer :) any way i want to...

    Started by smormy44, 28th June 2010 10:00 PM
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    29th June 2010 08:58 PM Go to last post
  19. Kaboom! Or how the little Corty got to the front of the line..

    Well, the Cougar's racing days are over....for now. Motor kaboom, and in addition broke the trans, the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, tweeked the...

    Started by RoadRacer68, 20th June 2010 11:32 AM
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    23rd June 2010 03:17 PM Go to last post
  20. stitch welding body

    Has anyone stitch welded their Cortina body? It is common practice in rally cars to stiffen them up and also keep them together a bit longer. I...

    Started by hubbo75, 8th June 2010 11:38 PM
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