|
|
Post by Ravasher on Aug 30, 2018 9:38:29 GMT
Not sure how the previous owner/owners never came across these. I was looking at the Cortina yesterday and noticed the front passenger seat had a slight bulge. Naturally it made me curious so I’ve put my hand in from the top of the seat (already ripped) and fished out a small file. It’s got loads of service invoices and MOT’s from 1990-2005 from a Ford dealership in Essex. Looking at the invoices and MOT certificates the mileage has been really low I’ve rthe years the highest being 2000 miles. Love to know how they ended up in there but a pleasant surprise for me and hopefully a slight increase in the value of the car too. 😊    |
|
|
|
Post by firemac on Aug 30, 2018 10:06:36 GMT
I love it when something pleasantly unexpected like this happens. Nice one, Ash!  |
|
|
|
Post by Mb2t on Aug 30, 2018 11:15:27 GMT
Nice find!
|
|
|
|
Post by davidwilson on Aug 30, 2018 11:16:07 GMT
That's a great find!
|
|
|
|
Post by Paulus17 on Aug 30, 2018 14:54:54 GMT
Have you checked theres no wads of money in any other seats :post: |
|
|
|
Post by unclebob on Aug 30, 2018 18:30:50 GMT
Rule of thumb with an old car...lift out the back seat and see what you find under there 👍🏻👍🏻 Have you got a few more photos of you Cortina 👍🏻
|
|
|
|
Post by Ravasher on Aug 31, 2018 11:25:07 GMT
Rule of thumb with an old car...lift out the back seat and see what you find under there 👍🏻👍🏻 Have you got a few more photos of you Cortina 👍🏻 Thanks all, will check the back seat over weekend now never know what may be under there 😊😊 I’ll put some more up in the coming weeks Bob when it’s out of the garage.in the mean time here’s 2 before it was put back in the garage. I’ll get some of the interior and engine bay next time. I absolutely love the sloping dash and it really is the best thing ever. The only downside is having to pulling favours from people to help with mechanicals. Next couple of weeks all the paint will be removed back to bare metal and ready for paint. 😊   |
|
|
|
Post by firemac on Aug 31, 2018 11:52:03 GMT
Rule of thumb with an old car...lift out the back seat and see what you find under there 👍🏻👍🏻 Have you got a few more photos of you Cortina 👍🏻 Thanks all, will check the back seat over weekend now never know what may be under there 😊😊 I’ll put some more up in the coming weeks Bob when it’s out of the garage.in the mean time here’s 2 before it was put back in the garage. I’ll get some of the interior and engine bay next time. I absolutely love the sloping dash and it really is the best thing ever. The only downside is having to pulling favours from people to help with mechanicals. Next couple of weeks all the paint will be removed back to bare metal and ready for paint. 😊 That's a lovely car, Ash. One suggestion though, when you get it resprayed, weld up the wing mirror and aerial holes. Those wing mirrors are awful INMHO and you can get a better window-mounted alternative for the aerial which is just another rust trap. End of lecture. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it. :TU: |
|
|
|
Post by Ravasher on Aug 31, 2018 11:56:35 GMT
Thanks all, will check the back seat over weekend now never know what may be under there 😊😊 I’ll put some more up in the coming weeks Bob when it’s out of the garage.in the mean time here’s 2 before it was put back in the garage. I’ll get some of the interior and engine bay next time. I absolutely love the sloping dash and it really is the best thing ever. The only downside is having to pulling favours from people to help with mechanicals. Next couple of weeks all the paint will be removed back to bare metal and ready for paint. 😊 That's a lovely car, Ash. One suggestion though, when you get it resprayed, weld up the wing mirror and aerial holes. Those wing mirrors are awful INMHO and you can get a better window-mounted alternative for the aerial which is just another rust trap. End of lecture. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it. :TU: I’ve been thinking about that as they do look weird. I’m not sure if it actually came with them from the factory or they were fitted in later. I’ve found an awesome looking retro looking head unit as the original is an AM/MW radio which I will have fitted its DAB and plays from Bluetooth so hopefully keeps the original appearance but more up to date so no need for an aerial on the exterior. The DAB aerial will fit on the windscreen so the original will definitely be going |
|
|
|
Post by tankman on Aug 31, 2018 14:05:46 GMT
That looks great!
|
|
|
|
Post by unclebob on Aug 31, 2018 14:28:38 GMT
Does look very tidy Ash and the GLX trim looks so much better that the base model 👍🏻 That was the hay day of my motor trade days, common problems front ....suspension bushes, rear axle void bushes, welding to the outer sills and chassis box sections ...has it got the ‘pinto’ overhead cam engine fitted ?
|
|
|
|
Post by firemac on Aug 31, 2018 16:07:07 GMT
That's a lovely car, Ash. One suggestion though, when you get it resprayed, weld up the wing mirror and aerial holes. Those wing mirrors are awful INMHO and you can get a better window-mounted alternative for the aerial which is just another rust trap. End of lecture. Hope you get lots of enjoyment out of it. :TU: I’ve been thinking about that as they do look weird. I’m not sure if it actually came with them from the factory or they were fitted in later. I’ve found an awesome looking retro looking head unit as the original is an AM/MW radio which I will have fitted its DAB and plays from Bluetooth so hopefully keeps the original appearance but more up to date so no need for an aerial on the exterior. The DAB aerial will fit on the windscreen so the original will definitely be going I wouldn't be surprised if they came with it new. Alot of Mk3s had them before the trend to door mirrors took hold. Mine was a 72 1600 with the Pinto engine and twin choke Weber carb. It could shift but had the BW autobox so was just a tad thirsty! Bob's right about the suspension bushes, I remember having to do the fronts and the outer ball joints. That was fun! Loved that car though.... |
|
|
|
Post by Ravasher on Aug 31, 2018 16:13:18 GMT
Does look very tidy Ash and the GLX trim looks so much better that the base model 👍🏻 That was the hay day of my motor trade days, common problems front ....suspension bushes, rear axle void bushes, welding to the outer sills and chassis box sections ...has it got the ‘pinto’ overhead cam engine fitted ? It’s had a complete rear axle according to the paperwork I found. Looking at some of the previous mots at the last mot before it was parked up it had advisories on all the bushes you’ve mentioned. The skills are all free of any welding and all original it has got some bubbles in places but nothing major. The worst parts are under the front wheel arches where they meet the body there’s really small holes there but hopefully not a major job and on the passenger side lower windscreen area there’s some bubbling there and yes it’s the 2.0 pinto engine Bob. |
|
|
|
Post by phaeton on Sept 1, 2018 13:17:33 GMT
Seem to remember my 1600 GT 3 door having mirrors there, Oh how I wish I still had it,
|
|
|
|
Post by Hoovie on Sept 5, 2018 10:55:40 GMT
I understand the point about rust, but I would not get rid of the wing mirrors as I reckon they will be original. The biggest "mirror rust" issues was when the trend changed from Wings to Doors (think it was something to do with some rule about being adjustable from the cabin?) and the manufacturers just drilled and screwed in cheap mirrors into the door skin and the rust started from pre-delivery.
The wing mirrors are also a lot better for rear visibility compared to door mirrors.
What might be worth doing is getting rid of the side strip fittings (I am sure that would be fitted by being fitted into drilled holes) and refit using something like 3M VHB Tape instead.
|
|
