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Great project going on there Martyn, the finishing touches looking very well.

Best of luck with the project, I do like a mk5 in this colour

It's a brilliant gift Craig, I have a work colleague with Autism and his facts and figures are remarkable and an incredible memory also. I also know have the pleasure of knowing a schoolboy who is a neighbour here close to me with the same gifts. Your knowledge of cortinas is a great benefit to this site and everyone on it. Thank you. Denis.

Your description is a pretty good account of my project one there Craig Rust areas to look at are upper bulkhead corners ( dash out, harder on facelifts models as the frame is welded in). Upper front valance is very expensive ( I've a couple of outer end repair panels). The triangular piece of inner sill ( rear end) which is actually outside can be awkward to repair due to restricted access caused by chassis rail & rear arms. Easy with sill removed. Scuttle corners can rot bad & be full of filler. Patch panels are avl. Kick panels can rot badly I can supply repair pieces or full panels at times. Spare wheel wells rot but if not fussy, I've cut them out of other cars sierra & escorts used to be ideal. Front corners of roof skin are starting to show rot nowadays same for rear screen scuttle corners no repair pieces ever avl for these two. Front cradle lower mounts can rot badly now repair pieces never avl ( pre & post facelift have a different size mounting hole) MK4 is I think same as facelift, Mk5 the panel is taller can be trimmed to fit. I have used prefacelift ones & a pattern avl for both MK3 versions. Most other rot is of the what you see is what you get variety. The bulkhead can be the deal breaker depending on your skill level/patience. I'm the patron saint of lost causes when it comes to this stuff lol. Some prefacelift parts are unique/expensive switches etc. Some stuff can be swapped for complete later units ( wiper mechanism, steering column). Couple of worthwhile mods are ohc efi, 5 speed box. After that the world is your lobster I've done all sorts from convenience type stuff Lecky windows, seats(Inc heated), folding rear seats (saloon) uprated brakes Inc rear discs., through to 4wd,,super or turbocharged to V8. Always happy to help with parts,hints,tips etc if/when I can.

Thanks for that great research Mark, I am stunned that this tool has escaped me totally. I must do some investigating and see can it be found as there has been jobs done that it would have been a great tool to have for them and saved a lot of hardship Thanks again Mark.

Hi Mark, I think it was the ball joint splitter I got from you and still have that. A great tool to have also.

Is there dimensions for this tool anywhere to be found as searching some old treads they can be made up quiet easily. ? Evan a rough diagram with the measurements would do.

Hi Folks, Is this a specialist tool for removing coils springs, I have used clamps in the past but they can be challenging to use.

Well done there, good to see your car back in action and for surviving the 10 year road absenteeism, some classics get sold on due to lack of use.

Where are the order forms then Dean......

I will pm you on this one Craig.

Did you go on eventually to purchase another cortina after this one ?

I do like the slots on this mk5, It is an old post but the car at the time was set off well in my opinion with the extra bits added against the white. I was doing a search on the internet for a rear louvre for a mk5 when this tread came up. If there happen to be one for sale that you know of do please let me know, I do appreciate their rarity and cost since this post. Wonder what became of this mk5 ? Thanks Denis.

Hope you get a better quote for it.Best of luck with it.