2008/01/16 00:19:01
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...









2008/01/16 10:23:22
escortinadriver
Beautifull.......

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

Welcome,

Shaun

2008/01/16 11:34:36
hak073
That is one cool old classic Ford Good one.
2008/01/16 11:48:39
mud
Very nice, get some superlites or Rostyles on it and your laughing.
2008/01/16 12:40:47
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
2008/07/02 23:06:31
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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2008/02/16 11:18:53
240corty
now been lowered[:u]2" blocks on rear and front springs chopped



2008/02/16 12:12:24
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.
2008/02/19 11:40:01
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 23:17:38
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]
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