Painting my wheels

I managed to track down a set of wheels in the hard to find 4 x 108 with an offset of ET20. I picked them up from eBay. They are in pretty good codition with only a little gutter rash on them. Since I wanted black wheels I thought I would have a go at painting them...

Front brakes

On the front I am using the standard Ford Cortina TC/TD brake setup. The calipers got a light freshen up but were already in great condition from a recent rebuild. A coat of VHT satin black caliper paint and they look as good as new. Whilst I was at it I gave the hubs...

Ford Escort Radiator

Not much to report but I popped down to Fjord Ford and picked up and Ford Escort mkII radiator.  Was in good condition, so very happy. When I have nothing else to do I will sit down with a fine blade screwdriver and straighten out some of the fins and give it all a...
Lightweight flywheel

Lightweight flywheel

After much reading of the benefits of a lightened flywheel I took the plunge and ordered a 4.5kg 4140 forged chromoly steel flywheel from the US. I did a lot of research on the different brands out there as I was concerned about a shattering flywheel taking my ankles...
Fuel pump – Bosch 070

Fuel pump – Bosch 070

Whilst trawling through eBay I came across a chap selling a Bosch 070 (0580464070 – Holden Commodore VL) fuel pump. Apparently these pumps are good to flow around 280 to 300hp. Not quite sure I will need that much power but it would be nice. To be honest I didnt...