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Hi UK members... Trying to find a good multi car insurance company for my new GT addition and other classic's....really struggling to find anything sensible from Adrian Flux or Footman James..... No convictions or points (luckily) so should be straight forward but two fault claims in 5...

Thanks for all the feedback guys and apologies for delayed response... I believe the 275lbs coils should be OK for road as the old KCC set up has the Cortina springs in a quite upright position therefore should be as stiff as a more modern GT set up with coils at say 50 degrees....that's my...

Hi guys... own a humble KVA/KCC with a standard Ford Cortina Mk4 suspension. Just bought her and the ride is truly awful. Front end dives under braking and pot holes with current coils springs. Have gone on Ford sites re heavy duty coils and found a pair rated at 275lbs each standard height for...

Hi Peter, points well made for sure... managed to sort fitting the A/C with help from friends.... Actually not too difficult when you actually get too it although involved dismantling a fair amount of the car. ..!!!... I would advise anyone installing to ensure they buy the most compact Sandon...

HI Larry sorry just picked up this message....managed to get the car down to Cape Town and have it in with Paul Fourie a one time owner of CAV....its a long story.....so my humble little KCC is kindly being given the once over by a top engineer who is pulling no punches...!!! As the V8 is stock...

Sorry Mac fogot to thank you also for taking the time to respond...….this new 40 ownership thing is a bit daunting for a newbie so if great you guys take the time to respond....:)

Once again Tony and awesome response and very helpful.....the KVA engine was restored on a budget clearly....!!! Yes it have made sense to have put in hardened seats but what's done is done for the time being..... the seller gave me the additive and said it should be used so I will comply as I...

Wow Tony fantastic response so very helpful..... I am currently in Cape Town having bought the car getting ready to ship her back to the UK....(I only had a limited budget so could not find a 40 for my budget in UK....!!!)…..getting ready ship her home..... I am not planning on thashing her...

Been advised my standard reconditioned 302 Windsor needs to run with a leaded fuel additive... My bssic understanding is that you get VSR Valuve seat regression in soft Cast iron cylinder hesds without additives when using unleaded. .. Has anyone any views on the subject....? Ie is it...

Hi guys...thinking of replacing the point on my bog standard set up 302 V8. Am hoping for better spark therefore perhaps a few more horses and reliability. Can anyone offer any advise or EI manufacture I could try... Thanks for any insight... Marcus

Really kind of you to respond Steve... It's good to have options and worth a chat. Best for a good 2019. Marcus

Thanks for this Steve..... When you say worked on your car was that a retro fit to a GT40...?... Essex not miles away so might be worth putting in a call... It's wanting to find the right guys who are trustworthy snd have specific GT install experience... Anyway thanks and a very Happy New Year...

Hi there fellow GT40ers, Does anyone know of an outfit around the London Herts Essex Buck's area with experience of fitting an A/C unit...?? Help badly needed to sort a retro fit... Thanks in advance for any responses...:)

Hi Belinda.... lovely to hear from you.... had some shipping issues but finally happening next week... flying out on Monday to see her.... Apparently you are my local Enthusiast network so if all well I'll be seeing you a lot in the new year.... Was so nice of you letting me try your car on for...

Hi forum, Looking to switch my silencer box for a more straight through version....anyone any recommendations re where to source....? .also thinking of going to Cemcoat for the Cermarkrome finish for the headers.....read one or too negatives re paint flaking so any tales of experience good and...

For any owners out there looking for a quality aluminium boss machined to a high quality finish take a look at what Darren is producing at gtforte.co.uk.... excellent product very reasonable price and even comes complete with 'Pepsi Ford GT badge... This boss is suitable for the Mountney...

Was great to meet up with Belinda, Keith and David on the Saturday....the cars looked great and drew plenty of admirers... Special thanks to Belinda for letting me have a seat in her car......although not exactly set up for me at 6'3" (Belinda is somewhat shorter) it was an absolute pleasure to...

Hi guys, Just reaching out to any UK owners tat might have had experience with this company near me in Hertfordshire .... need to get a bespoke air con fitted to my 40 and these guys came up on a web search.... always like to do as much due diligence as possible when using anyone for the first...

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Frank Catt mentioned Speedy Cables (London) Ltd for speedo assistance.....I called them.....helpful nice people... am sure they could custom something for you....worth a try....:)