Mk2 Cortina Savage

[Legacywr]

aeropilot said:

Mark A S said:

I presume the Savages had no tramp bars on the axle then ??

Should have them, as the both the GT & the 1600E had them as standard (only the mega rare GT Estate didn't get the radius arms on the axle)

These you mean?

[Tyre Smoke]

GT and 1600E had different suspension. The E and Lotus shared the same set up. The GT was noticeably higher on it's suspension.

[Legacywr]

Agreed on the wheels, Dunlop D1’s would be my choice, as chrome Rostyles are so expensive.

I quite like the graphics, I considered putting them on mine, to break up the silver. I also like the bonnet bulge, it’s a much prettier solution than that scoop on the silver car that sold at auction.

Whip the rear spoiler off, probably not worry about the front one.

We often talk about things not right about cars, but, in isolation, running down the local high st, I bet that looks and sounds great

[Mark A S]

Legacywr said:

These you mean?

Ta, need to put my older age specs on in future

[Legacywr]

[aeropilot]

Tyre Smoke said:

GT and 1600E had different suspension. The E and Lotus shared the same set up. The GT was noticeably higher on it's suspension.

Yes, but both still had the radius arm rear axles (apart from the GT estate as mentioned above)

[Adrian E]

I thought they were dropped from all late cars? I was tempted to 5 link my old 2 door, as per the Escort rally cars……have an AVO build book somewhere with instructions…..

[Tyre Smoke]

aeropilot said:

Tyre Smoke said:

GT and 1600E had different suspension. The E and Lotus shared the same set up. The GT was noticeably higher on it's suspension.

Yes, but both still had the radius arm rear axles (apart from the GT estate as mentioned above)

Yes. Agreed.

[Legacywr]

[Mark A S]

Is it my ears, or does that V6 sound like its doing an impression of a diesel !

Been a while since i tinkered with one, cant recall the valve gear making that much clatter.

[aeropilot]

Mark A S said:

Is it my ears, or does that V6 sound like its doing an impression of a diesel !

Been a while since i tinkered with one, cant recall the valve gear making that much clatter.

It does sound very clattery indeed at idle......?
Sounds OK when it revving though....?

I see its wearing yet another set of wheels, with a set of chrome Minilite look-a-likes now, and with an old Cosmic alloy in the boot as a spare.
Talk about split personality...
Original period finish MInilites would be OK, but chrome finish.... oh dear

I think that would be a nice car, as soon as it is completely de-wkered.......and returned to a look similar to how it left the workshop at Hanwell.
I think now I'd loose the Weber six-pack and that bonnet as well now.

[markymarkthree]

Mark A S said:

Is it my ears, or does that V6 sound like its doing an impression of a diesel !

Been a while since i tinkered with one, cant recall the valve gear making that much clatter.

I think it is the alloy covers that amplify it. Also i noticed when i recorded mine, it sounded worse on the recording than in real life.
It probably also has steel/alloy timing gear which makes it a little noisier.

[aeropilot]

markymarkthree said:

Mark A S said:

Is it my ears, or does that V6 sound like its doing an impression of a diesel !

Been a while since i tinkered with one, cant recall the valve gear making that much clatter.

I think it is the alloy covers that amplify it. Also i noticed when i recorded mine, it sounded worse on the recording than in real life.
It probably also has steel/alloy timing gear which makes it a little noisier.

Probably sounds less noisy after its warmed up as well, once all the modded valvetrain bits have expanded to operating temp?

[Legacywr]

I'm a bit interested in this Savage...

[yorksram]

My old man has a Savage in his 'collection'. It was restored in 2014 by the previous owner who bought it back in 79.Not concourse but a lovely thing.

Edited by yorksram on Thursday 4th August 10:02

Moderator edit: no advertising

[Mark A S]

I like the "stance" of that Savage

[Legacywr]

Very nice, needs a couple of badges adding.

Are they 14” wheels?

[aeropilot]

Legacywr said:

Very nice, needs a couple of badges adding.

Are they 14” wheels?

Look like 14" to me as well.

Looks like its got aftermarket front seats as well, as I can see headrests.

Aubergine as well

[Lord Pork]

that could be my mates one, but I doubt it, sold to a guy in Aberdeen 100's years ago

I drove it, the experience of my life, what a car, what a noise.

Aubergine,,,,,the only colour for Fords of that era....

[and31]

That is fantastic!!