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Thanks guys.... John how did they look at your gearbox.... I presume this was a recond unit....?...do they treat the gearbox as part of the drivetrain and therfore "one unit"...??

Thanks John.......Am knee deep in gov doc's this afternoon but yup looks like I can use one reconditioned "as new" part (provided I can prove recond in writing) so I can get by with an older 302 block that will only be subject to a basic non cat emissions test....... problem then I guess it the...

HI Guys, Looking to UK members for some assistance. Wanting to bring in a car from overseas into the UK........Its a Brand new build 40 and I'm trying to avoid a Q plate following I hope a successful IVA examination.... My understanding is that a car that is built from brand new parts if it...

That's great David thanks.... Looks like I got a couple of options...always nice to have choices...always appreciate the help from everyone....:)

Wow thanks Bob that's some fantastic effort........wasn't expecting that.... :) .....want to pay tribute by doing something as close as possible to 1083.... Thanks for your trouble.... Kr Marcus

Thanks thats two to choose from....Any more takers. ...???...

Well done Paul. ... Congrats. ..am sure she will come out well....the 83 will be finished overseas...... fingers crossed they get it right...

Morning Dave that is an awesome response.......thanks for the link .....will go for a spray out on the Monza and see what it looks like....:) Cheers much appreciated. Marcus

Hi guys.... painting a Mk 1....looking for a red paint code to match the 1083 car....not sure if anyone really can assist but thought I'd try....:) Thanks in advance for any help... Cheers Marcus

Hi fellow GT40 Enthusiasts, This is a quick shout to any enthusiasts thinking of buying older KCC GT40’s (known as KVA's in the UK) from South Africa. I am fortunate enough to personally own two GT40’s from SA that I was eventually after much effort and energy able to register as Classics in...

Hi fellow GT40 Enthusiasts, This is a quick shout to any enthusiasts thinking of buying older KCC GT40’s (known as KVA's in the UK) from South Africa. I am fortunate enough to personally own two GT40’s from SA that I was eventually after much effort and energy able to register as Classics in...

Hi Mike....hope all good...so very kind of you to take the trouble to respond in such detail... ... Extremely helpful and I will hopefully be able to use these calculations to get this problem sorted.... All the best from me.... Cheers

Hi All, Looking for any owners current or past that had the old Ford Cortina front suspension set up... Trying to get the right front spring rating as my current set up is way too soft. ..Have used the extra heavy duty springs from an old Ford V6 but at 245lbs spring rating it's still way too...

Have a new 302 crate engine and am looking recommendations from you lovely people re engine oil... I have read much about ZDDP content for older designed pushrod flat tappet engines and hope that I can draw on experience on the Forum. Engine is in a CAV makes 375BHP @ 5800RPM...Bore size...

Hi guys... looking for a recommendation for a good UK bodyshop preferably not miles from Hertfordshire for a bodywork repair.... Small amount of blistering to several areas on clamshell and I gather this has to be treated correctly by people with experience. Thanks for any suggestions from all...

Thanks All for taking the time to respond.... I am going to insert a new bleed at the radiator and run it back all the way to a larger expansion tank... I will try that first before swapping the water pump.... Hopefully I can get it sorted in time to enjoy the Summer... Cheers All

Hi guys...probably being a bit lazy as I'm am sure there is plenty of advise on the site but wondered if any UK guys had purchased a high flow water pump for a standard 1960's untuned 302 Windsor.... My stock set up has a SA baily large capacity rad and twin fans but I'm having "significant"...

George try www.ebay.co.uk .... stick GT40 into the search bar....There was a chap selling repo latches a few weeks ago...might still be advertised. Cheers

footman James provided the best quote and service.... £430 fully comp and I have two claims in the past three years....highly recommend them, Thanls for all the support guys

Afternoon All... Trying to source a pair of rear Ford Granada calipers with integral mechanical parking brake lever that can be used for an older KCC model... wondered whether someone may have upgraded and had a pair around they wanted to part with. Any help appreciated Cheers Marcus