M5Greg 83 Posted August 9, 2019 Got the car mot'd at the local Ford main dealer today, I think the last time it was mot'd was 1996. No advisories and the car drove really well until about 10 miles from home when the brake pedal starting to go down a lot further than normal and not coming back to normal height. Braking was really reduced until I lifted the pedal back up with my foot and then it was all back to normal, I think the new master cylinder might be sticking so I'll stick to local trips for a little while longer. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Walton 128 Posted August 9, 2019 What can we say apart from very very well done, Excellent work and I would imagine that your well pleased with all the hard work that you have done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted August 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, Steve Walton said: What can we say apart from very very well done, Excellent work and I would imagine that your well pleased with all the hard work that you have done. Thanks Steve, I'm really pleased with how it came out it's been a struggle at times but all the attention and comments it received today made it all worth while. One other thing, no one ever lets me out in traffic in my other car but today in the Cortina everyone was waving me out. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheffieldcortinacentre 523 Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Looks great.cant beleave last used mine 7 years ago!! Edited August 9, 2019 by sheffieldcortinacentre Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted August 10, 2019 11 hours ago, sheffieldcortinacentre said: Looks great.cant beleave last used mine 7 years ago!! The way the weather is going I don't think mine's going to get a lot of use this year, it slashed down all day yesterday and today is gale force winds. I'm hoping to be able to get a few of the mk5's together some time so maybe you can give your car a run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhiaMk4/5 205 Posted August 10, 2019 Top job, really looks impressive, get the trophy cabinet ready. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 87 Posted August 10, 2019 Oh Greg, really looks superb!! Cant wait to see it! I am guessing the windscreen fit went well. Well done dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted August 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, GhiaMk4/5 said: Top job, really looks impressive, get the trophy cabinet ready. 11 minutes ago, Beowulf said: Oh Greg, really looks superb!! Cant wait to see it! I am guessing the windscreen fit went well. Well done dude! Thank you both, the screen went really well eventually. I found the correct screen rubber and did a search on line and Auto windscreens specialise in classic cars but Fords from the 70's and 80's are not classics so they don't fit them, in desperation I phoned a local fitter and he did it in about 20 minutes for £40. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FKLGLS 43 Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Your car is a credit to you Greg, it’s absolutely superb. Looking at what you have achieved makes me want to get on to mine as soon as as I can. Well done bud, a winner. Edited August 12, 2019 by FKLGLS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted August 12, 2019 7 hours ago, FKLGLS said: Your car is a credit to you Greg, it’s absolutely superb. Looking at what you have achieved makes me want to get on to mine as soon as as I can. Well done bud, a winner. Thank you, if you need any help or info on your car just let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
myle087 2 Posted August 12, 2019 Well done Greg a credit to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted August 12, 2019 4 hours ago, myle087 said: Well done Greg a credit to you. Thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted September 14, 2019 Poor old JOG, managed to get a few pictures today and it looks in a bad way, it's sitting in the open with a cut hood and the back light missing so getting a lot of water in it when it rains. Hopefully the owner will save it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlenewt2067 33 Posted December 29, 2019 Wow Greg!! You have done a beautiful job of that car!! the colour looks superb!! what a stunner!👍🏼👍🏼 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5Greg 83 Posted December 29, 2019 11 hours ago, littlenewt2067 said: Wow Greg!! You have done a beautiful job of that car!! the colour looks superb!! what a stunner!👍🏼👍🏼 Thanks mate, just looking forward to the dryer weather so I can put some miles on it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites