rob0r
East of England
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Jul 19, 2010 10:12:54 GMT
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I've been threatening to drag this out of hedge for several years now, but after seeing many jaw dropping mk2 cortinas at the retro show yesterday and KFW & co egging me on, tomorrow it's coming out! It's been there for at least 15 years... 2006  2008  2010 (a few weeks ago)   I'm not expecting much solid metal  |
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Jul 19, 2010 10:15:05 GMT
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quick skim of filler - jobs a goodun  |
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- '80 Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon, 3.0l 12v... in progress with some special plans ahead
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MK2VR6
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Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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Jul 19, 2010 10:26:39 GMT
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Please don't say that it drove into the space, and that you only took it off the road because it needed a patch of welding?! It's now a spares car I should think?  |
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Jul 19, 2010 10:28:06 GMT
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I'm thinking you probably need a stiff broom to get that out........which is a shame as I love MKII's, having learned to drive in one, they're my favourite old Ford.
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Peugeot 307sw - Suzuki SV650S - MX5.
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Jul 19, 2010 10:30:56 GMT
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My guess is that what you're seeing there is a Cortina-shaped shell of paint and chrome, like some kind of butterfly pupa, the steel long since dissolved...
On the other hand, a couple of patches here and there and you're golden!
Gotta be worth restoring whatever the state, hasn't it?
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rob0r
East of England
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Jul 19, 2010 10:44:34 GMT
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Until now it's been a "hands off" approach, it belongs to one of my family and I've been told not to bother with it. It was brought over to the farm and was put in that spot and hasn't moved in at least 15 years. It's probably only good for scrap now so I don't see the harm in dragging it out, in the unlikely event of a miracle of it being savable I'll apply for the log book and go from there.
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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MK2VR6
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Mk2 Golf GTi 90 Spec
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Jul 19, 2010 10:46:55 GMT
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Fair do, gotta be worth a punt then. Even if only to make it a mission to get the old girl running, post the video footage on here shouting 'It's alive!'. You know we all want to see!
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Seth
South East
MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Jul 19, 2010 10:50:33 GMT
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I placing a bet on a pair of strut tops and one outer sill.
I might lose.
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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Jul 19, 2010 10:53:02 GMT
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I'd put money on it disintegrating as you try to pull it out.
Engines probably seized too
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Jul 19, 2010 11:11:33 GMT
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Look's fine, just sail an MOT with a little elbow grease
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Jul 19, 2010 11:18:06 GMT
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You'll definitely need to sort the bushes...  |
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Jul 19, 2010 11:26:44 GMT
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3 weeks to go rob - c'mon!!
I want to see all the colchester massive pitching in for a pre gathering weldathon!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Jul 19, 2010 11:40:19 GMT
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A quick wash and a polish job done.
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1955 Austin A30
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rob0r
East of England
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Jul 19, 2010 11:44:18 GMT
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3 weeks to go rob - c'mon!! I want to see all the colchester massive pitching in for a pre gathering weldathon! Ha, now that's a challenge... Can't see it happening! I suppose it could be worse, and I could take this on instead...  |
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E30 320i 3.5 - E23 730 - E3 3.0si - E21 316 M42 - E32 750i
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Jul 19, 2010 11:47:03 GMT
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strut tops, bulkhead inner wings, floor, rear quarter panels (inner and outer) front and rear valance, in fact id be amazed if any part of this 'tina is rustless
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Someone just shot the elephant in the room. |
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Jul 19, 2010 11:52:03 GMT
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Looks like a good honest Cornish car that. I've driven worse |
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Jul 19, 2010 12:01:29 GMT
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Yep, going to be crusty! How exciting though, what have you got to lose!!!
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Granadaman72
Part of things
I likes Granada's, Cortina's, Sierra's, Viva's, Marina's....................
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Jul 19, 2010 12:28:31 GMT
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Go for it, the ride height and patina is already spot on, just wants that front indicator sticking back in and I'm sure it'll fly thru the mot ;D I love the picture from the rear in the bushes  |
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MK2VR6
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Jul 19, 2010 12:53:56 GMT
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Looks like a good honest Cornish car that. I've driven worse It's not a Cornish reg?  |
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Jul 19, 2010 13:24:40 GMT
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what's left of the panels looks nice and straight at any rate.
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