I had a GT head, but after crack testing it showed some cracks and was advised not to use it.
So found a 1500 head and had it machined and ported (matched in inlet manifold), Twin 40 webers and Stainless Piper exhaust
Work completed
New tires fitted
New ride height and wheel read for All Ford Day Geelong.
Engine bay
Rear leaf springs have been reset. The second leaf I wont use for now, but may need to add if the power upgrade causes any lock issues. Second leaf wasn’t de-cambered that well, a bit rough. Pedders did the work.
Installation.
New u bolts were used, ones with enough thread, and 5 deg wedges as there was a small vibration at 60km due to the lowering. The only issue is now the diff nose points down a bit. Will seek professional advice.
Took the time to clean up the rear leafs one more time, cleaning the eyes and greasing everything up both front and rear. The rears already had new bushes.
Also had to adjust the coil overs as the car sat a bit lower due to the leafs not taking as much load.
Only issue is the diff is now leaking, 1 if 3 items not rebuild, the diff, gearbox, and engine.
New rims and arrived from JBW 7 x 13 – Minilight, Colour: Gun-Metal Hi-Light, -7 offset.
Un-packing and test fitting…
Checking front height to lip from rim, hoisted vs sitting on the ground
Checking rear height to lip from rim, hoisted vs sitting on the ground
With the above info, there is a ~45mm difference between being hoisted (wheels off the ground) and seated.
Based on a 180/60r13 tire specs created a card board cut-out and added the 45mm to to a very basic precheck with new rims.
The front looks to be fine, but can add some camber if required.
The rear will be tight, just clearing the lip and just below the inner wheel arch. I will need to roll the rear lips to avoid rubbing, the cut-out is vertical but in reality there will be some bulge. I can roll the lip back about 10mm if required.
New Suspension and fitting
And new ride height
Comparison
Existing ride height
New suspension teaser
Removal of existing front and back end
Rear springs separate, painted and new bush inserted
Existing suspension
Ready for new
Rear springs added, temp fix with U bolts until I get new ones made with more thread
This is the end game, drop the car a few inches, and put JBW 7 x 13 Minilights in Gun-Metal Hi-Light, with -7 offset. The mock up is with bigger 15 inchs rims but similar idea.
Found a breather pipe.
Been compiling bits and pieces to install a GT gear shifter
The floor handbrake lever has been bent slightly to allow for the GT gear shifter, but don’t think I will use it, will use the dash handbrake.
Rocker cover in preparation for single or twin 40’s.
Weber rebuilt with new kit and bearings.
Cortina MK 240 