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2008/01/16 00:19:01
240corty

240corty

Hi

Year, 1968
Model, Cortina 240
Colour, Polar White
Engine, 1600cc x-flow
Transmission, 4 Speed Manual
Suspension, Std with nolthane bushes in the front
Wheels and Tyres, restored std with falcon hub caps, pirelli tyres
Brakes, Std
Interior, Standard (apart from stereo and voltmeter and fluffy dice)

General, 3 owners from new, 1st owner from new until july 06 ,the 2nd owner had it for 2 months , i've owned it since sept 06, I've been slowly getting things done, the first job was a service and then fixing the screen wash (this is a daily driver), replaced the clutch and rear main seal, repainted the wheels, fitted new bushes to the front suspesion and new front wheel bearings, converted to an alternator and fitted a voltmeter and a larger battery, replaced the mirrors, installed a c/d player, built a rear shelf and fitted sony speakers, recently mounted a sub box and amp. New steering wheel just been fitted

Future plans, , new speakers for the front, rebush the rear springs, etc...









29 comments Leave a comment
escortinadriver
Beautifull.......

Looks like mine when I bought it, only yours is missing two doors.

Welcome,

Shaun

2008/01/16 10:23:22
hak073
That is one cool old classic Ford Good one.
2008/01/16 11:34:36
mud
Very nice, get some superlites or Rostyles on it and your laughing.
2008/01/16 11:48:39
lucas
looks very good mate. i have a 4dr that i am sprayin white within the next month chuckin some 15 inch stockies on it and white walls. lower it and it will be a nice cruiser.

This thing would be th ultimate cruiser with some bigger wheels and a few inches lower to the ground, keep up the good work
2008/01/16 12:40:47
240corty
Update
new steering wheel fitted,(pics below)
new lower ball joints fitted,
front springs lowered,
dash pad removed for repair,

Keep you posted

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2008/07/02 23:06:31
240corty
now been lowered[:u]2" blocks on rear and front springs chopped



2008/02/16 11:18:53
ossie cossie
Nice car i live in Perth WA. as well i may be going to the whiteman park show as well if i am in Perth when it is on.
2008/02/16 12:12:24
racin jason
Hey nice car! Spending money in all the right places, and the car is really looking wild. Keep the white steels they are sensational....but with a little searching you may find a wide set.

Keep em white and you'll ave a proper Sarf Lundun looking Mk 2!

Keep up the great work!

RJ
2008/02/19 11:40:01
240corty
quote:
Originally posted by ossie cossie
[br]Nice car i live in Perth WA. as well i may be going to the whiteman park show as well if i am in Perth when it is on.



i just found out you were at all ford day on the FRS Club stand, i was with small fords, i have recently joined FRS, my car was in the dec newsletter[88]
2008/02/19 23:17:38
240corty
quote:
Originally posted by racin jason
[br]Hey nice car! Spending money in all the right places, and the car is really looking wild. Keep the white steels they are sensational....but with a little searching you may find a wide set.

Keep em white and you'll ave a proper Sarf Lundun looking Mk 2!

Keep up the great work!

RJ



Ta mate
"Sarf Lundun i'm from Essex"[(#)]
2008/02/19 23:19:22
ossie cossie
240corty. Yes i was there, at the show, me and the rest of the club. Its not that often that i get a chance to go to the Wednesday meetings because of work :( but i do try and get to the shows when im on R + R, may get to see you and cor(tina) then.
2008/02/20 17:42:15
rsgerry
I was also at the AFD. My RS was parked with teh Racetune display. Mine was the yellow one. Some very nice cars there, not enough small Fords though.
2008/02/20 23:25:28
240corty

pic from all ford day

Wayne
2008/02/20 23:57:18
240corty
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2008/05/18 21:06:25
240corty
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2008/05/18 21:07:47
Jason How
lookin nice mate, i dont see to many 2 doors around
2008/05/18 22:30:07
SaggaRS
Look after this ol' girl she's a beauty[;^)]
Look out for a woodgrain dash!
2008/04/06 21:49:07
Kpato1971
Can't get enough of mk2's they're definitely a cool cruiser.
2008/05/06 20:25:07
Sterling
nice car dude looks nice :)

the front seems a little high IMO

if the back is taht low the front looks better lower than the rear i rekon,

awesoem car though... looks rare as! can u put 2 litres and the like in these?
2008/12/06 20:17:02
Jason How
you could get some venetians and some white walls set it off nicely
2008/06/22 23:15:02
240corty
fresh pics nice sunny day in WA





cheeRS

Wayne
2008/08/26 22:39:38
550hp mk2 cortina
This thing is sweet mate!!!!!! good to see classics on the road.
Its similar to what my 220 was like.
2008/08/27 21:19:17
mud
Looks awsome Wayne, love the standard slammed look.

Cam
2008/08/28 06:43:38
lucas
mate this thing looks awsome keep it the stocker look. just make it sound tuff
2008/09/17 20:43:49
240corty
quote:
Originally posted by lucas

mate this thing looks awsome keep it the stocker look. just make it sound tuff


Thanks for the replys
it sound's good already i have no muffler on the exhaust just a resonator[:x)]

plus the sub in the boot
2008/09/18 09:33:00
darnoldrs
I may have a vanition for one of these, Ill have to check next time im at my olds place.
2008/09/18 10:57:00
swanny82
Love it! classic fords are best with only 2 doors i rekon!
2008/09/18 18:17:38
240corty
little update,

h4 headlamp conversion done during engine swap

engine bay


classic ford sticker thanks Bud[;^)]

gearknob from bunnings


wheel trim rings, and sunvisor trial fit


next on list is a rear venitian does anyone know if mk1 is the same as mk2 [?]

Wayne
2010/08/05 13:55:55
RS027
Looking great.
2010/09/05 11:53:15

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