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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:10 pm
by rich.
nice work mate.. whats the estimate for the restoration? just to give some of us a guide.. hours spent parts & labour etc...
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:34 pm
by chap foose
rich. wrote:nice work mate.. whats the estimate for the restoration? just to give some of us a guide.. hours spent parts & labour etc...
The car cost me £15,000 and I will spend at least that again on it.Thats not including my labour.
I could have cut corners to save money but I would never be happy with it.
A few things for example.
new old stock genuine ford wings £1000 a pair
A mint wooden steering wheel £750
Over £4500 on new panels.Engine £4000.Front panel £1000.
I didn't have to have these new items but if I don't do it the way I want it now,i will never do it.
Hours I would estimate 1200 ish.
Cheers Paul
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:40 pm
by rich.
jesus! ford bit have shot up in value
i must admit even if the finish is half as good as your truck it will still be a great car..
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:03 pm
by chap foose
rich. wrote:jesus! ford bit have shot up in value
i must admit even if the finish is half as good as your truck it will still be a great car..
Cheers mate.
I saw a pair of new wings finish on Wednesday on ebay.£2400 unreal
Cheers Paul
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:16 pm
by TerryG
Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Assuming you have the available budget prices matter less as you will end up with a Lotus Cortina at the end of it. There are precious few and definitely not enough to go around. I strongly suspect the majority of the forum users will be watching this thread and drooling.
When it is finished, you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari and everybody will be looking at the Ford.
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:54 pm
by JPB
TerryG wrote:you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari
Yeah, you will, but why would you want to?
Ferraris are ten a penny compared to Lotus Cortinas!
Wishing you continued success with the Ford, it's a given that this one will be a stunning car when the job's finished.
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:14 pm
by 3xpendable
TerryG wrote:Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Ain't that the truth, thats one reason I moved to MGB's...
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 5:32 pm
by Ian
More photo's Chap Foose?! I need my fix
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:05 pm
by chap foose
TerryG wrote:Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Assuming you have the available budget prices matter less as you will end up with a Lotus Cortina at the end of it. There are precious few and definitely not enough to go around. I strongly suspect the majority of the forum users will be watching this thread and drooling.
When it is finished, you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari and everybody will be looking at the Ford.
Cheers Terry
Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:05 pm
by chap foose
JPB wrote:TerryG wrote:you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari
Yeah, you will, but why would you want to?
Ferraris are ten a penny compared to Lotus Cortinas!
Wishing you continued success with the Ford, it's a given that this one will be a stunning car when the job's finished.
Thanks a lot mate