mk2sav 37 Posted July 1, 2021 Cant say for 100% sure but the one on my export estate was black and I have had it powdercoated - it was the same as the crossmember on my car - Steve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr Costin 56 Posted August 25, 2021 Not all export cars had reinforcements, (heavy duty) shells, for example here in sweden they did not. Norway had it on the pre facelift ones, facelift cars had no hd shell but the casted TCA's and sump guard that got binned at first oilchange. Norway Mk2's also had HD shells in most cases, in sweden only the -66 built Mk2 was HD. Most HD mk2's both here and in Norway was not built in Dagenham they had the CN code in the VIN for Netherland production. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted September 3, 2021 Good knowledge. Thanks 😃 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr Costin 56 Posted October 7, 2021 Yes it is good knowledge as it is made from my own observations over many years around cars I have owned myself and cars I have seen with my own eyes in Sweden, Finland, Norway, various other european countries and UK. Not any hear say, rumors or myths. And alot of nerding around decoding VIN plates. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted October 7, 2021 22 minutes ago, mr Costin said: Yes it is good knowledge as it is made from my own observations over many years around cars I have owned myself and cars I have seen with my own eyes in Sweden, Finland, Norway, various other european countries and UK. Not any hear say, rumors or myths. And alot of nerding around decoding VIN plates. Does your knowledge extend to knowing what colour the sump guard was from the factory, I still don't know , and I'd like to repaint it in the original colour, which maybe the colour it is now , but just want conformation. I should be getting the Mk1 back from the paint man soon, then I'll be refitting it up .🤔 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigdlo 24 Posted October 7, 2021 I have mentioned this before on here, my 1966 RHD 1500 Super that I owned 40 years ago, had a number of components not usually found on UK cars. Front crossmember with bump stops and brackets for a sump guard, but no sump guard. Forged track control arms Rear springs with extra leaves Steering lock Laminated screen It didn’t have the strengthening struts between the strut tops and bulkhead. I was the third owner, and there was nothing in the paperwork to suggest that it was a Police spec car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SusanButcher 26 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Australian-made Mk1 Cortinas also had the diagonal braces going from struts to bulkhead. Probably the rest of the heavy duty chassis features too, though I don't think the tank or sump guards were normally fitted. Edited October 10, 2021 by SusanButcher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, SusanButcher said: Australian-made Mk1 Cortinas also had the diagonal braces going from struts to bulkhead. Probably the rest of the heavy duty chassis features too, though I don't think the tank or sump guards were normally fitted. Thanks, I previously didn't know the Finnish one's came with sump guard's, so when I saw one for sale, I had to have it 🤔 I like the idea of having standard factory fitted parts 😊 Although my MK1 Cortina is far from standard 😜 Edited October 10, 2021 by johnny boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted October 10, 2021 7 minutes ago, SusanButcher said: Australian-made Mk1 Cortinas also had the diagonal braces going from struts to bulkhead. Probably the rest of the heavy duty chassis features too, though I don't think the tank or sump guards were normally fitted. Thanks, I previously didn't know the Finnish one's came with sump guard's, so when I saw one for sale, I had to have it 🤔 I like the idea of having standard factory fitted parts 😊 Although my MK2 Cortina is far from standard 😜 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted October 10, 2021 Oh dear, double post 😜 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr Costin 56 Posted November 14, 2021 On 10/7/2021 at 10:41 AM, johnny boy said: Does your knowledge extend to knowing what colour the sump guard was from the factory, I still don't know , and I'd like to repaint it in the original colour, which maybe the colour it is now , but just want conformation. I should be getting the Mk1 back from the paint man soon, then I'll be refitting it up .🤔 No not really, they were not fitted to Swedish cars and the ones I have seen mainly have been covered in surface rust. But if I am allowed to guess I should say black like all the other stuff fitted to the under side of the body. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted November 19, 2021 (edited) On 10/7/2021 at 9:41 AM, johnny boy said: Does your knowledge extend to knowing what colour the sump guard was from the factory, I still don't know , and I'd like to repaint it in the original colour, which maybe the colour it is now , but just want conformation. I should be getting the Mk1 back from the paint man soon, then I'll be refitting it up .🤔 they were definately black as shown here , well on MK2s anyway Edited November 19, 2021 by the-ford-cortina.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted November 19, 2021 On 8/25/2021 at 9:15 PM, mr Costin said: Not all export cars had reinforcements, (heavy duty) shells, for example here in sweden they did not. Norway had it on the pre facelift ones, facelift cars had no hd shell but the casted TCA's and sump guard that got binned at first oilchange. Norway Mk2's also had HD shells in most cases, in sweden only the -66 built Mk2 was HD. Most HD mk2's both here and in Norway was not built in Dagenham they had the CN code in the VIN for Netherland production. Maltese cars were no HD shells either - though they did have servos and after the first year the " safety " steering wheel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted November 19, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 3:30 PM, johnny boy said: Here's a pic of the stone guard. Anyone got any ideas to the original colour, is this original colour, or were they black , or silver , any gurus know the answer 🤔 to contradict my other post that looks like original factory primer and as they didnt bother painting underneath the cars it could be correct - dont leave it unpainted though or it will rot away in a couple of years if you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny boy 159 Posted November 19, 2021 47 minutes ago, the-ford-cortina.com said: to contradict my other post that looks like original factory primer and as they didnt bother painting underneath the cars it could be correct - dont leave it unpainted though or it will rot away in a couple of years if you do. Thanks for your input, I agree, the more I look at it the more I think it's the original colour. No trace of any other colours on top , or underneath the karki paint,other than some white over spray. On another note , I'm not 100% sure I can use it , because mine has a fabricated crossmember, not an original factory one , which the sump guard bolts up to.🙄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites