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We are located in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.

We have been driving, maintaining, modifying and trading in Cortina Mk1s for over 25 years. We travel some distance to find them too. So if you know of one sitting in a yard or paddock that may be going to meet its end in a scrap yard please contact us...

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  News

April 25th
Ballarat dyno day

News of this event just emerged. Held at the Wakelings dyno centre. On 3rd May. Discussion here

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April 19
PBR Ford performance masters.

Images from the event now ready for viewing. Go the gallery here.

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April 18th
63 GT updated progress

Updated images now in the gallery See them here.

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April17th
Updated eBay page!

Now see listings from eBay motors as well as the UK and Australia here

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April 8
New seals available

Estate tail lights now included. See these and other new seals here.

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All Ford day S.A '08
See images of this big Ford Day from South Australia here

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New engine conversion
Pics now on our engine conversion page. See them here.

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Small Ford day '08
Small Ford day images NOW in the gallery see the majority of the cars here.

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Cortina forum
Register on our Cortina discussion forum here

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Cortina Classifieds
Browse over and have a look
Register, and you can place your own adds.
Its free!
"One stop Cortina MK1 shop©"
Click here!

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January 2nd
MK1 replacement sill panels no longer in production from Rare Spares. Disappointing news

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December 23
NEW! Phil in his cossie powered MK1 has run a 11.6 more details here.

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MK1 Cortina UK Nationals
New to the gallery ! Our coverage from the '07 MK1 UK Nationals...The biggest MK1 gathering in the UK... here

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No changeover boosters
Still unable to offer changeover VH40 & VH44 boosters. We are sorry for the inconvenience but we still require your unit for recondition.

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March 18th
New 31 spline axles now fitted. Diff center overhauled.


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Achievements
Recorded a 7.31 ET on the 1/8th mile. 97 MPH. On 1/4 mile 11.5 @123 MPH. Calder park. 280 rwkw

 

FAQ's
Here you will find some of the most common questions we are asked. If you don't find your question here contact us with your query. There's a technical information page that also may help you with the information you are seeking right here

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The Common Questions
Q. I'd like to purchase a front brake conversion like the one on your car?
A. Sorry we do not sell this conversion.

Q. Can we buy the adjustable lower control arm from you?
A. No! We do not make or offer these items for sale.

Q. Can you do engines conversion on other cars?
A. Yes we can. Please contact Geoff regarding this.

Q. Do we require a changeover part?
A. Yes in most cases. Unless otherwise stated. I

Q. Will you parts and conversions fit Escorts an MK2 Cortina's?
A. No. Our parts are specifically made for MK1 Cortina's. (Some minor exceptions can apply)

Q. Can you repair my own brake booster?
A. Yes.

Q. Will you freight/post overseas?
A. Yes we do. Details here

Q. Do tandem master cylinders come with pipes and push rod?
A. No. Only tube nuts are supplied.

Q. Will the PBR brake boosters fit other cars?
A. Yes they can be adapted to fit most cars.

Q. Can you provide part numbers of parts used in your brake conversion?
A. No not really. Adapters etc. are fabricated in the workshop.

Q. Do you sell adapters for fitting SR20 and CA18 Nissans engines into MK1s?
A. No. Each conversion is done on a one off basis.

Q. Can any of the Nissans conversions be done legally with and engineers report?
A. Yes.

Q. Can a car later than 1977 be modified and engineered as easily as a car pre 1976?
A. No. This is because ADR's restrictions on cars later than 1977.

Q. What ADR's should i look for on my ID tag ?
A. ADR27a. If your car has this ADR then it becomes really difficult and much more restrictive as far as modifications are concerned. Cars are bound by the Australian Design Rules contained on the ID tag.

Q. How can i pay for items i wish to purchase?
A. There are a few options. Please look here.

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  What's On

More details on events here

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May 2008

- Bay city swap meet

- Steam rally

- Ballarat dyno day

- Werribee swap meet

- Pakenham swap meet

- Nostaglic drag racing

Further details here
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Calder Park
Friday night street meets. Weather permitting

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Heathcote Park
Limted racing now

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