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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 7:31:26 GMT
Had a productive Weekend getting started on the RV! Finally managed to get the shell of the Chassis and created a space within a tight workshop to store it...
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 3, 2014 7:40:59 GMT
Excellent! Don't forget to keep us updated with photo's.
John
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 7:58:20 GMT
Health and safety went out of the window when me and my mate got that RV Shell up above the chassis! luckily enough it looks like it will hold whilst i crack on with the Chassis. Next time im back, its time to start stripping the rust and paint then renewing the bushes.
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Post by Peter on Jun 3, 2014 9:33:15 GMT
Obviously when it come to the bushes a Sykes-Pickavant void bush tool is a good idea, a few of the members have them, I guess you know this but it bears repeating, but rather than burn or bash them out, a little trick is the use a drill as big as possible and drill out the rubber and loose the centre sleeve, then thread a hacksaw blade though and refit to frame and cut though the outer sleeve of the bush, it just falls out then.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2014 14:04:25 GMT
Cheers Peter, I did see you mention that on another thread somewhere about the Bushes. I think most of the front have been done not too long ago when i bought it and in the back was a bag full of loose Bushes brand new.. So im guessing the guy before bought the full set but never got round to finishing it. Il see how i get on as i have not had the "Joy" of replacing one before.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2014 9:54:15 GMT
Anyone got experience about what route to go down and is it worth while changing out the Orignal Cortina Mk 4 Disc brakes and converting the Rear drums to discs? I think i read something about Capri Calipers and Discs can be a direct replacement?
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Post by scooby on Jun 5, 2014 14:04:23 GMT
I think the ventilated front discs from higher-end Capris and Cortinas are a straight fit, with either the associated callipers or else by splitting your existing ones and adding a spacer. The M16 callipers are a pretty standard item across most (all?) of the models. Converting the rear is a LOT more work, but is certainly done in 'Cortina' world. I have just the standard Mk4 Cortina front and back, with the smaller 8" rears. I've completely refurbed both ends and the master cylinder, so am pretty confident the system is working pretty much as it should - nice firm pedal etc. Result? Compared to modern cars it's complete carp. Everything 'works' ok, but it just needs so much more of a hefty push than my daily car - a mere Zafira. The Zaffie has razor-sharp brakes in comparison (actually pretty good brakes by most standards, I think). I am assuming that this is simply down to the donor Cortina's agricultural engineering - it was probably 'good' for its time. It probably isn't helped by the much larger wheels and tyres - almost 30" diameter - but the RV is a lot lighter, so they should cancel eachother out... I'd love to have a drive in a Cortina just to see how it compares! Anyways, if you want technical advice on any aspect of the Cortina mechanicals (including disc rears...), then I thoroughly recommend the BuySellCortina forum ( www.buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/ ). Despite its weird name, they are a really good, very helpful bunch on there - and they don't mind it's about a kit car
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 9:24:46 GMT
Cheers Scooby, Good advice and i think i will do some shopping around to see if its worth it. I read a forum saying the Original calipers with Spacers and vented discs with good pads are more then adequate. Good forum link! One more week working away then i should be home for two weeks to make a good start on it.
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Post by scooby on Jun 9, 2014 13:23:33 GMT
I thoroughly recommend BuySellCortina to everyone here running the Ford-based kits.
Some absolutely superb people over there - off t'top of me 'ead there's 'Bortaf', 'SheffieldCortinaCentre', 'dgo' and 'Jayne' (now called 'Danish' - her knowledge is awesome, and she's the one who did the rear disc conversion...). And they always answer and help.
My gut reaction about my current setup is that the rear is actually adequate and it's the front that lets things down a wee bit. But that is simply based on the way my RV seems to brake more 'crisply' when in reverse than going forward! Ok, not very scientific....
Do you have 9" rear drums? If so I'd imagine that would be more than good enough (mine are just 8"). Ventilated discs up front would be good pairing...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 18, 2014 15:13:19 GMT
Well i have not long got home from working away as I'm away for two weeks then home for two. Me and the misses managed to get some time in the Garage Yesterday, and i have put some hours in today despite the red hot sun! Wow It doesn't have suck trying to build a car in this heat in the smallest workshop. We have stripped the rear axle down ready for painting and new bushes. Surprisingly i didn't need to cut any bolts of with the grinder due to rust and corrosion; they all budged eventually with a spanner. It really is worrying when you see what you have actually been driving around. Makes me wonder how it passes a MOT. The bushes are shot to death, So much play on the rear axle. There was me slamming it down the motorway with no care in the world. Scooby they are 9" Drums, stripped the brakes down today, going to replace as much as possible within reason. Most of the braking system is fairly cheap online and it is one of the main safety components of the car so makes sense... I two would like to have a spin in a Cortina, I have a Mk5 2.0 Chassis but it would be interesting to see what the braking and the suspension system is like in one. P.S. Im impressed at how well parts come up after a Angle grinder with a wire brush has passed over it. Be like new again in no time!
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