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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/21 19:28:28 (permalink)
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You never know! I am pretty good at selling old cars back to editors again........get it finished Lucky Phil and we'll have a crack!

RJ

P.S. - If I get you re-featured.....I get to drop my Mk 1 2-door off to your place for the same treatment....only I'll have a V8 version please!


No sweat mate!! I'll need something else to keep me busy!!
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/22 12:14:47 (permalink)
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I have been planning a 'Where are they now' follow up story for a lot of the top end Classic Fords I have fetaured over the years. Many of the cars like your have gone on to bigger and better things, so a re-feature is not out of the question.

Now....regarding my car.....here's a pic of it I took a few minutes ago....where and when do you want it dropped off?



Actually Phil.....how about a few progress shots? One when you first got the car, one in the middle and one now?

Cheers,

RJ
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/22 20:20:57 (permalink)
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I have collected Classic Ford since 2001 and have missed about 6 issues, June 2007 was one that I never purchased ! Gutted ! Will have to find out if I can order a back issue.

With the new paint job, i'm guessing the new colour isn't the same as the old stuff, so what have you done with the Lowndes and Seton signitures ? Did you paint over them or get another glovebox ?

Thoroughly enjoying this build !
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/22 21:39:05 (permalink)
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Hi Jason,

I'll have to see what I can find as far as early pics go, digital camera's didn't exist back then!!

Hi Aaron,

Im glad your enjoying it I've still got the glovebox lid, I'll have to get another one signed in the right colour!!

Cheers,

Phil.
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/22 21:58:30 (permalink)
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I might have a pic or 2 Phil.

I came across some digital pics of your Sigma a while back

I notice you borrowed my sticker theme in the above photos.
BRED IN BRITAIN...PERFECTED DOWNUNDER. Mine was RAISED IN GERMANY, LOWERED DOWNUNDER

Will have a search after I've finished moving house.

Benn
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/24 21:53:30 (permalink)
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Sounds good Benn

That probably is where the slogan came from all those years ago...its certainly been worth a mention several times in the UK mags[:p]
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/25 21:35:13 (permalink)
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you drove a sigma? [V]

good thing you have more than made up for that with this beast [:p]
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/25 23:23:15 (permalink)
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you drove a sigma? [V]

good thing you have more than made up for that with this beast [:p]


Trust me, Sigmas can be cool ! Just think 2.6L + Boost + RWD.. all in something you would never suspect [(#)]
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/26 09:26:50 (permalink)
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The lure of the Cosworth Engine stopped the boost part of the Sigma equation. It was always the intention to whack a hairdryer on...even the plates were turbo ready,GSR26T Sigma's are actually quite a good package if you get one thats been looked after. The only drama's they ever had was owners not servicing them properly and that led to their bad reputation[;^)] The engines are jam packed with good steel cranks, steel rods and heads in the late cars and they just need a set of forgies for some boost to liven them up
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/26 10:56:58 (permalink)
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They even come up alright after a few people crashed into you [:x)]
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/07/31 22:04:53 (permalink)
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Come on Phil! More pictures, more pictures :) I seem to find myself almost daily logging on to see whether there are any updates with the Corty. This is one classic Ford that I'm sure everyone on this forum would love to have parked in their garage! It is definitely a credit to you! I'm sure many would agree that it was a wicked car before this build and now (as you continue to push the boundaries and develop this car to another level) it is becoming a truly awesome machine. Top Stuff. Now get back to it!

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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/01/08 17:54:24 (permalink)
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Hi Matt,

Progress is still underway[:p] Just not much in the way of photo opportunities

I have almost finished under the dash, braided lines are in for the brake fluid resevoirs, just need to make the new rear brake line and thats done. The electric steer is wired for full auto operation. The vent box is almost finished, Im just waiting on a ceramic 12v heater which arrives on Monday, that then gets grafted into the vent box and it can all be assembled for the last time

Once thats done I will start trimming the kick panels and front parcel shelf area.

With any luck all the instrumentation will be assembled for the last time tomorrow[:p] I should be able to get a few pics then[;^)]
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/02/08 22:40:24 (permalink)
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Not much visual progress to report but the dash and brake lines are almost finished








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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/02/08 23:35:51 (permalink)
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this whole build you have done, all the detail.. and all these pics as proof..

i can only imagine how much this thing will be worth one day..

love that dash btw, looks amazing
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RE: Phil's Cortina 2009/03/08 18:56:29 (permalink)
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Thanks Sterling, its many years of hard work and lots of mistakes that get you there in the end
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