Hi, I'm Jim.

I'm an engineer with a passion for classic cars and generally making things better, follow the restoration of my 1966 Ford Cortina GT.

You can also follow the build on Instagram.

@Jim_Builds


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I've had some filming issues recently but should have it sorted and the engine bay work coming soon!

1 month ago | [YT] | 8

Jim Builds

Ive had some IT issues this week so running behind but that's not stopped me making progress with the wiring loom. Or the fuel tank..

7 months ago | [YT] | 6

Jim Builds

Things have been a bit quiet lately due to other things happening outside of the garage. It hasn't stopped me working on some ideas - I'll have more soon but I've been designing new wiring plugs for the cortina that take modern connectors.

10 months ago | [YT] | 2

Jim Builds

1500 subscribers!

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported the channel and subscribed.

I'd like to do something to celebrate by giving away a few stickers or something like one of Tina's old pistons?

What do you think? Who'd be up for something like that?

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Jim Builds

The exhaust manifold is coming along nicely but I've had microphone problems so the video will be a little bit late...

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Jim Builds

I had an idea whilst I was away on how I could get the measurements correct for the exhaust I drew up.

How is everyone?

1 year ago | [YT] | 3

Jim Builds

We're having a late holiday in Bangkok and I found this mercedes W123 near the hotel! It's so clean!

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Jim Builds

This week I restored this hammer but the footage was corrupted, would you be interested in seeing some tool restorations on the channel?

1 year ago | [YT] | 2

Jim Builds

Printing an exhaust manifold isn't something I thought I'd say!

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

Jim Builds

I never did anything to celebrate hitting 1000 subscribers. Firstly I'm grateful for everyone who gets in touch and has subscribed.

Whilst I'm doing some work on Tina's engine - does anyone have any questions for a Q&A episode?

1 year ago | [YT] | 7