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Yes still got the Huntsman. I work for a couple that run a garden nursery business open to the public. I do the deliveries and much of the physical stuff behind the scenes.

Thanks Dean. I’m really pleased how paint etc has stood up. A good wax will quickly bring it back to where I want it.

Hi John Hope you’re well? Yes, standard 185 tyres - existing are dated 2009 and one has dry rot. It’ll be top off carb and clean jets - certain there’s a bit of varnish build up in there.

It’s been ages since I’ve had time to even think about my LS. I left Openreach after 35 years, got myself a physically demanding but stress free job, had a new knee and been looking after two ailing parents. Sadly we lost Dad in January this year. Anyhow today I took time out to fit a new battery and bring the old girl home for a wash and a quick tinkering. Need to order some new tyres, adjust front wheel bearings and go through the carb next time out. Good news is I still have the Cortina mojo 😀 Here’s a few of the old girl taken today because we all love a few Cortina snaps!

Top work. It all takes time.

Great job!

Yes it’s the driveshaft

Happy Christmas to you Craig and all on BSC.

Great to see progress however small! Well done you. I burnt out with my previous employer and now enjoy a very different and happy lifestyle albeit I have less free time. Sanity first.

Very pleased it’s running. Be wary of accuspark as there’s some damning reports on them - jack shaft etc poorly engineered leading to failure.

Can you try original ignition switch again as car previously worked with it? I don’t know wiring for your car but that ‘missing’ wire from the battery seems odd.

You could always spray some carb cleaner into the carb and see if it coughs when you turn it over. Carb may be blocked or float stuck shut. That should then rule out fuel if you have a spark. . Your coil is correctly wired? As Craig says, a new coil may help. You mention cleaning the earth wires - you not missed connecting any? ballast resistor wire (if you have on your car)- all contacts clean ? Points gapped correctly and clean. Rotor arm in? Distributor cap securely on? Simple things but easy to miss!

Lovely car! Still look g good.

Nice looking car. Enjoy!

Good to hear from you and thanks for posting!