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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2009/08/30 16:00:08
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how come you dont want to stop and enjoy it for a while?
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2009/08/30 17:05:07
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Well worth the effort mate 
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2009/08/30 17:44:17
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Originally posted by racin jason
This photo tickles my happy patch Jeez I'm glad I took the time to lay my stripes nice and straight or it would really show up in that photo. Sensational work today RJ. Very professional but still heaps of fun. We were lucky with the weather too. Thanks for having me along. Was good to get the two ratter Corty's side by side for some pics. Can't believe it is going straight on eBay. [:-(]
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2009/08/30 18:01:26
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Yes I am torn between the Devil and the deep blue on this one. I do like the car, and have really enjoyed building this particular style of vehicle....but with a family limited time and a Mk 1 Corty in the shed.....anything else stays for a short time not a long time.
I guess building the Mk 1 Escort and the Rat Mk 2 as I have in the last 6 months has been fun, but I'm ready for my next project. I think I am a 'builder' rather than keeper kind of guy. I could quite happily keep the Mk 1 Escort and Rat....but itchy creativity fingers prevent this from happening.
I am happy I saved this car from the wreckers though....and hope to do a similar thing again very seen. I'm keen to build a Classic Ford in the 'South London' style, or perhaps as a 'Pro-Touring' style. So many options.....so little time.[8~2]
RJ
P.S. - Email me if your interested in the Rat[;^)]
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2009/08/31 13:30:11
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south london hands down. do it. low offset + low car = amazing
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/30 12:20:19
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just found this thread, has got me thinking if I should do this to my patina cortina
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/30 17:53:24
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That Dodge is just awesome. Its dripping with patina  And that split screen kombi would be worth a bomb wouldn't it? I thought they were getting really hard to find and the VW guys would go nuts over them. If you can get it cheap, grab it! And your Corty would make an excellent ratter too. Looks like an excellent starting point 
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/05 00:19:58
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....go forth and rat my disciples![88]
It truly is a great experience to take what most see as a hunk of **** and make it into something very cool. It takes real skill to do a rat well....and once you start you will soon see exactly how hard the process can be.
The Dodge and VW are cool projects....but the maroon Cortina is PERFECT! Please have a go and join a very select bunch who have had the balls to venture away from the norm.....especially in Classic Ford small vehicle circles.
Good luck and please keep us all updated.
RJ
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/05 05:47:40
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Here's some inspiration for you neale. Fellow club members GT Cortina. bought from Leeton gave it the once over & straight back on the road. I call this the South London look.  Also my 100e in her full original glory, you'd be surprised how many people tell me NOT to paint it, leave it as is.   Also check Owens thread about his V6 Banger http://classic-ford.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=19785 Don't worry about how it looks just get on the road & enjoy it!
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/05 09:33:07
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there cool, I had a good look at the corty in your pics, on the weekend at the CAP club show. I like the orange wheels hes got on it now, I donk know why but it seams to work for that car & everyone goes for the red wheels. I think you should leave your car like it is aswell, Its a unique paint job that took many years to complete all it needs is white walls
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RE: Mk 2 Cortina Rat Rod...PROJECT FINISHED! - page 3!
2010/04/05 10:04:30
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The corty got most rust spots award.
I just got the interior done in the 100e, next is pinchweld then the white walls along with MKI corty front suspension 105e anglia rear diff (so I can put my fat steelies on) and ultimatley when the engine dies...
1.3L GTI twin cam with suzuki sierra 5 speed box, but I'll keep it really quiet.
I love this car, even the wife wants to learn to drive it. And you can just do bits & pieces while you enjoy driving it around.
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