Finished the cortina
Discussion
Some of you might remember I bought this car back end of April, it's got a history file like nothing I've seen before and having had an extensive restoration on the usual rusty bits (everywhere) and and engine/gearbox rebuild.
Only thing that let it down was the paint, a big thing to let it down and I just couldn't understand why the wings (inner and outer) plus strut tops would be replaced then painted with cellulose paint and using what looks like a garden sprayer.
We stripped it to metal, welded up the very few holes that were found then gave it a good few coats of fresh paint.
It's had new carpet, new boot carpet, new mirrors and a good few coats of polish.
Only thing that let it down was the paint, a big thing to let it down and I just couldn't understand why the wings (inner and outer) plus strut tops would be replaced then painted with cellulose paint and using what looks like a garden sprayer.
We stripped it to metal, welded up the very few holes that were found then gave it a good few coats of fresh paint.
It's had new carpet, new boot carpet, new mirrors and a good few coats of polish.
Thanks for all the positive comments!
The weird thing is driving this car gets so much attention. I might get the odd look in the M3 but most people think boxey old BMW - with the Cortina everyone looks and you find it becomes a talking point at every opportunity. This mardy woman at the local petrol station never says anything but went in the cortina and I couldn't shut her up, might have got lucky if I let her have a ride!!
The weird thing is driving this car gets so much attention. I might get the odd look in the M3 but most people think boxey old BMW - with the Cortina everyone looks and you find it becomes a talking point at every opportunity. This mardy woman at the local petrol station never says anything but went in the cortina and I couldn't shut her up, might have got lucky if I let her have a ride!!
falkster said:
Thanks for all the positive comments!
The weird thing is driving this car gets so much attention. I might get the odd look in the M3 but most people think boxey old BMW - with the Cortina everyone looks and you find it becomes a talking point at every opportunity. This mardy woman at the local petrol station never says anything but went in the cortina and I couldn't shut her up, might have got lucky if I let her have a ride!!
Go to a better station then The weird thing is driving this car gets so much attention. I might get the odd look in the M3 but most people think boxey old BMW - with the Cortina everyone looks and you find it becomes a talking point at every opportunity. This mardy woman at the local petrol station never says anything but went in the cortina and I couldn't shut her up, might have got lucky if I let her have a ride!!
Looks good fella, loving the heater in the rear window ! Was going to say it was very retro... but then it would be wouldnt it
It does look brand new, is it very bouncy around or lovely roads ?
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