You can by mk2 cortina panels from expressed panels, however I managed to buy a whole car here locally for less the cost of one replacement outer guard section.... I think I put some of the pocs up earlier in the thread.

Hell yes Shaun! Looks awesome, I hope I see it driving around our area!

deano
bl&&dy well done! 11 months is a great effort too.
 
It just looks the business and no nonsense.
I think you will have alot of fun with the RW.

 

Hopefully (fingers and toes well and truly crossed) the only thing i should have dramas with the RWC is wheel/tyre combo and front coilovers. I have standard sets of both items that can be swapped out after the initial inspection if needed.....
 
Everything else is as it left the factory (rear shocks excluded however originals are obsolete)
 
All suspension bushings, flexi brake line, discs, pads, front windscreen etc are new. Engine/diff/gearbox are either rebuilt or have new gaskets so no leaks etc.
 
Basically, the running gear underneath the car is mint. (I was very tempted to strip and clean the underneath, however sanity prevailed)
 
I am being hopeful, very hopeful, however time will tell.  
 
Shaun

that's a good dealine, gives you a few months to tinker.
 
I would have liked to take the Capri when it was at Williamstown, but it probably doesnt get driven enough to get there and back. :)
 
I don't think the van will be ready for Feb thats for sure...

After the initial drive and excitement, and having parked it back in the shed I've now been working come to the realisation that the next major job is the rust repairs.

Tomorrow I'll lay everything out and double check what I have/need and then the process of unpicking the bits I need from the donor sections can begin.

The only mechanical parts still to do are the heater tap (yet to arrive, heater hose is in a loop), the inlet manifold leak and the gearbox seal to fit.

Still not sure what I'll do with the body. Want to leave it with some of the patina, just not sure what finish to have.

Cut and polish, clear matt or a semi gloss over the top.

I switch between loving and hating the bonnet, it is certainly the worst condition of the car. I have a spare, might try a painted version on the car and see how it looks.

Have attached a pic to show the extend of the rust and damage on the bonnet.

I'll be asking lots of questions about rust repairs soon.

Shaun.

Wagon does look good, bonnet rust is scary, maybe treat it with something and DA sand most away, then wave your magic to replicate a eroded section like it's been polished to much and worn away some areas.. Less is more !

Lucky you have spare chunks to use, great forward thinking there.
Can keep your night shift tho..I worked 18 months on nights at GMH , never again that, although the pay was great 20yrs ago $1100 take home pw and up to $2k with ovey .
Do you stay up till middayish then sleep? I used to sleep as soon as got home !