PFM1964 5 Posted April 12, 2014 Yes, especially the parts you think that are so obvious they don't need labelling - as otherwise in 3 or 4 years when the car goes back together you won't know where they go! even worse after 6 years, the labels i did write have mostly faded away and the tubs i was keeping odds and sods in, i can't find anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Thanks for encouragement fellas. I'm definitely in the camp of spend thousands on this rather than a new car. There's few enough of these around as it is. I'm determined not to let her die. I'm going down in the next few days to jack her up and get a solid base underneath the wheels and chassis. I'll get some more pics then. After watching a few of Paul's vids I'm also a bit more confident about what I'll be able to do and what I will have to hand over. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMacca 4 Posted April 14, 2014 Its unclear what level of experience you have from the thread so don't take this as sucking eggs. But jack her on the axles and avoid using the jacking points and sills otherwise it'll just crunch! Looking forward to some photos. You're right, not many estates in the owners club so I presume its a really rare car :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Its unclear what level of experience you have from the thread so don't take this as sucking eggs. But jack her on the axles and avoid using the jacking points and sills otherwise it'll just crunch! Looking forward to some photos. You're right, not many estates in the owners club so I presume its a really rare car :thumbup: I think it's best to assume zero experience ;) Any nuggets of wisdom gratefully received. Axles it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMacca 4 Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) My only other bit of advice (as it's also unclear how rich you are) is to start collecting parts at shows, online here at Buysell, Joining an owners club etc. Otherwise buying new from places like express panels is going to really mount up. http://www.steelpanels.co.uk/ford-body-panels.php?listID=cortina3-ec Take your front valance in one of the pictures. To replace that is priced at £135 ex VAT/P&P Two new wings could cost in excess of £600 Labours your big killer. Good luck with it. There are loads of people in the scene who are willing to help however. :thumbup: Edited April 14, 2014 by MrMacca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 17, 2014 My only other bit of advice (as it's also unclear how rich you are) is to start collecting parts at shows, online here at Buysell, Joining an owners club etc. Otherwise buying new from places like express panels is going to really mount up. http://www.steelpanels.co.uk/ford-body-panels.php?listID=cortina3-ec Take your front valance in one of the pictures. To replace that is priced at £135 ex VAT/P&P Two new wings could cost in excess of £600 Labours your big killer. Good luck with it. There are loads of people in the scene who are willing to help however. :thumbup: Cheers Mrmacca. Great info and link. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 17, 2014 Right day one over. Mostly digging and hoovering nuts. The order of play was to dig the back wheels out, get some axle stands in, take the wheels off and get the handbrake unjammed. Sadly I was thwarted by the offside rear which just will not budge. Any tricks for this? I've been whacking the rim from behind with a hammer which worked for the nearside but nothing doing with this one. Under the carpet in the drivers foot well. Nearside A-post Offside Bits what I bought AGES ago. Under the spare wheel (this was full of nuts - sound familiar?) Cheeky smokebreak in the cockpit. This was a puzzler for me I was expecting calipers and brake pads/discs? How am I supposed to unjam the handbrake? The offending wheel, welded on by nature. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Day two. The stubborn wheel final came off as did both the rear brake hubs complete with brake shoe pads attached to the inside :) Took out the drum brake mechanisms on both sides. Will need to order some new shoes. If anyone has any recommendations for manufacturers that would be lovely. Put the hubs and pumped up wheels back on. I should be all clear to have it towed out of the mud on to hard standing tomorrow. The engine almost started too. Which was an unexpected bonus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 207 Posted April 18, 2014 I do like a 2000E, use to have a purple velvet saloon. You've got a real rare car there, deserves a good restoration, all the best with it :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 19, 2014 Day 3. Front nearside tyre blew in the night so had to source a makeshift replacement to keep to the schedule of shifting it out of the mud today. Local tyre place gave me a slightly smaller one for a fiver was nice. Took off the nearside wing. This is the worst one. I think some underseal bitumen stuff has been painted over the rust The front brakes were both jammed on. Calipers and brakepads mated together in unholy union. Brake pipes on both sides were casualties of war. I assume this is par for the course. Got the wheels back on and towed her out of the mud for the first time in 8 years. An aside. The engine almost started yesterday. But the battery was having to work harder and harder to turn the engine over until today I just get one 'tick' when I turn the ignition. Battery is fully charger and new. Tried another battery. Same thing. Could this be the starter motor or maybe something interrupting the voltage to the starter motor? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfrace 116 Posted April 19, 2014 Could be starter. Check earth straps and live to the starter though before you go changing anything, it could just be corrosion in the wiring/earths that wants cleaning up. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcolin 4 Posted April 19, 2014 looks like cool project, this was my mk3 estate l sold about 5 years ago.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimbobX 0 Posted April 21, 2014 Day Four. Removed the starter motor and tested it. Twas dead. Just out of curiosity I got the old starter motor I removed 5 years ago on the advice of a local mechanic out of the boot and gave it the same test and it worked! So I fitted and put in new spark plugs. The old plugs were a motley assortment. After a few goes the engine fired up. Very satisfying :) Cleaned the air filter cover til it was shiny and blue. When it rained I went inside to have another go at getting the rusted restraining pins out of the front calipers. Success. New problem though. The clutch doesn't appear to be engaging/disengaging. The pedal feels like it's not attached to anything. Not completely loose but not as much resistance as there should be. And the gear stick moves into the gear slots whether you put the clutch down or not. What could be going on here? Thanks for the replies and help, this forum is invaluable :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mk4ste 43 Posted April 21, 2014 sounds like clutch is stuck through being stood so long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrMacca 4 Posted April 22, 2014 Enjoying seeing your progress. :icecream: Progressing nicely. Yep clutch is basically stuck on. No major traumas then. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
