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Feb 21, 2008 19:17:43 GMT
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picked it up today Mk5 Cortina with a 3.5 Litre Rover v8 and 5-speed manual box ;D    |
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Last Edit: Feb 21, 2008 20:46:15 GMT by Autofive
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Feb 21, 2008 19:21:43 GMT
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 top one could be pretty special that, body looks neat too PS could be interested in those mk4 bumps.... |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Feb 21, 2008 19:48:55 GMT
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Despite its dismantled state it looks like a goodun does it run? don't know yet, will find out tomorrow - it looks a good one and the time/money already spent on the car makes me think everything will be fine, not sure about the paint colour at the moment - it may grow on me |
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Feb 21, 2008 19:51:07 GMT
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Oooh! Get rid of that V8 badge though! I think people will be able to tell...
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Feb 21, 2008 20:11:02 GMT
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Could look good with a polish, handleless too shows off its hidden curves! |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Feb 21, 2008 20:12:58 GMT
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I think the RS 7 spokes suit it really well, and I don't mind the colour.
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Last Edit: Feb 21, 2008 20:13:24 GMT by paulmi16
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Feb 21, 2008 20:25:28 GMT
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I think the RS 7 spokes suit it really well, and I don't mind the colour. I'm not fan of those wheels so i will probably sell them on, to pay for tyres for the cosmics i recently bought for the 2.3 and stick the 5 spokes on it for now - while the car gets sorted for mot - then find something appropiate and understated |
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Feb 21, 2008 23:27:49 GMT
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Oooh nice.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Great project,
what sort of power output do you think the V8 has?
Probably not as much as a 24V but will sound better!
Looking forward to more pics... ;D
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2008 5:26:59 GMT by Oldbus
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Great project, what sort of power output do you think the V8 has? Probably not as much as a 24V but will sound better! Looking forward to more pics... ;D with that inlet and carb i'd say alot less than it should have fist thing to change on the engine i'd say SU manifolds are a bad design modified ones are even worse swap it out for a a 4 barrel and inlet and start release the power its been robbed of  |
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i converted mine to a 38dgas, from the stock SU's and i couldnt believe how much difference it made!
thought it was gonna produce more torque, and less top end, but it was actually the other way around. along with raised compression ratio and headers, it became a bit of a screamer!
looks like that maybe a 40 downdraught tho?
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bet its a bit lighter at the front than mine though, less like driving a hammer. lol
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Feb 22, 2008 14:11:48 GMT
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Like that a lot! |
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Feb 22, 2008 15:10:20 GMT
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todays pics interior stripped out this morning: floor pan, inner sills etc in perfect condition, still with its auto pedals   half an exhaust system, although the rear pipes were in the car   |
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Last Edit: Feb 22, 2008 15:11:05 GMT by Autofive
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Feb 22, 2008 15:12:12 GMT
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"ONSLO" look FTW
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Feb 22, 2008 15:14:43 GMT
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Feb 22, 2008 15:23:35 GMT
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Dude off 'Keeping up appearances' who helped Paul Calf and others give the trusty old Corty a rough image! ;D   Will delete if ya want its a bit big |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Feb 22, 2008 15:41:18 GMT
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i see - - onslows cortina has been scrapped recently, after many years with a high price tag
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Feb 24, 2008 12:01:43 GMT
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I found the original builder of the V8tina - and he has this pic  the engine insitu was a 3.5 with nitrous, and later a 4.0 efi unit was added the original owner has confirmed a few details which lead me to believe the shell & reg no. are 100% genuine ;D on the hunt for a suitable rad, ( I was told originally there was a TD5 rad fitted) I found a Mk1 Granada / Consul 3 litre fits quite well, and the twin fans and cowling found in the boot would work  |
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2008 12:02:04 GMT by Autofive
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Feb 27, 2008 19:10:48 GMT
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as the wind had dropped today, i thought it was time to refit the wings, and add some working bonnet hinges ( the writing on the bonnet in these pics is just a reflection)  the mk4 wings laid inside the car went straight back on  put the lights and bumper on, now its beginning to look much better  |
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top one could be pretty special that, body looks neat too 
