LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

Post pictures and stories about your cars both present and past. Also post up "blogs" on your restoration projects - the more pictures the better! Note: blog-type threads often get few replies, but are often read by many members, and provide interest and motivation to other enthusiasts so don't be disappointed if you don't get many replies.
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rich.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#201 Post by rich. » Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:53 am

glad to see you back mate! can we have pics please?? :drool: :drool:
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tractorman
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#202 Post by tractorman » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:08 am

+1 in spades!!
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#203 Post by JPB » Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:34 am

Yes please! I know you're a busy fella, but if you do get the chance to post some piccies on here there'd be a whole load of happy people. Image
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"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true.. :oops:
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chap foose
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#204 Post by chap foose » Thu Feb 12, 2015 6:07 pm

Cant put any pics up on any website as its being shown on a classic car show stand at the end of may so I cant put any pics up til then
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#205 Post by Topaz » Thu Feb 12, 2015 9:39 pm

chap foose wrote:Cant put any pics up on any website as its being shown on a classic car show stand at the end of may so I cant put any pics up til then
Santa Pod on the 31st May :?: :?:

http://www.classicfordshow.co.uk/


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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#206 Post by rich. » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:37 am

have the kettle on, we all may visit.... :D
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#207 Post by chap foose » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:30 pm

Can now put the rest of the pics up as the car was unveiled at classic ford santa pod.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#208 Post by chap foose » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:32 pm

Painted on the Sherwood green stripes.
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New head lining.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#209 Post by chap foose » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:33 pm

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New wiring loom.
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rebuilt carbs
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Works tube made and welded on.
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Painted clear over base.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#210 Post by chap foose » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:36 pm

New brakes/cylinders ect.
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New brake pipes made up by a mate of mine.Perfect.
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New clutch.
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