LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

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rich.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#81 Post by rich. »

nice work mate.. whats the estimate for the restoration? just to give some of us a guide.. hours spent parts & labour etc...
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chap foose
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#82 Post by chap foose »

rich. wrote:nice work mate.. whats the estimate for the restoration? just to give some of us a guide.. hours spent parts & labour etc...
The car cost me £15,000 and I will spend at least that again on it.Thats not including my labour.
I could have cut corners to save money but I would never be happy with it.
A few things for example.
new old stock genuine ford wings £1000 a pair
A mint wooden steering wheel £750
Over £4500 on new panels.Engine £4000.Front panel £1000.
I didn't have to have these new items but if I don't do it the way I want it now,i will never do it.
Hours I would estimate 1200 ish.
Cheers Paul
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rich.
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#83 Post by rich. »

jesus! ford bit have shot up in value :shock:
i must admit even if the finish is half as good as your truck it will still be a great car..
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chap foose
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#84 Post by chap foose »

rich. wrote:jesus! ford bit have shot up in value :shock:
i must admit even if the finish is half as good as your truck it will still be a great car..
Cheers mate.
I saw a pair of new wings finish on Wednesday on ebay.£2400 unreal
Cheers Paul
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TerryG
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#85 Post by TerryG »

Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Assuming you have the available budget prices matter less as you will end up with a Lotus Cortina at the end of it. There are precious few and definitely not enough to go around. I strongly suspect the majority of the forum users will be watching this thread and drooling.
When it is finished, you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari and everybody will be looking at the Ford.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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JPB
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#86 Post by JPB »

TerryG wrote:you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari
Yeah, you will, but why would you want to? :lol: Ferraris are ten a penny compared to Lotus Cortinas!

Wishing you continued success with the Ford, it's a given that this one will be a stunning car when the job's finished. :thumbs:
J
"Home is where you park it", so the saying goes. That may yet come true.. :oops:
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3xpendable
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#87 Post by 3xpendable »

TerryG wrote:Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Ain't that the truth, thats one reason I moved to MGB's...
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Ian
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#88 Post by Ian »

More photo's Chap Foose?! I need my fix :D
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chap foose
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#89 Post by chap foose »

TerryG wrote:Classic Ford parts seem to be a licence to print money.
Assuming you have the available budget prices matter less as you will end up with a Lotus Cortina at the end of it. There are precious few and definitely not enough to go around. I strongly suspect the majority of the forum users will be watching this thread and drooling.
When it is finished, you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari and everybody will be looking at the Ford.
Cheers Terry
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chap foose
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Re: LOTUS MK1 CORTINA RESTORATION

#90 Post by chap foose »

JPB wrote:
TerryG wrote:you will be able to park next to a brand new Ferrari
Yeah, you will, but why would you want to? :lol: Ferraris are ten a penny compared to Lotus Cortinas!

Wishing you continued success with the Ford, it's a given that this one will be a stunning car when the job's finished. :thumbs:
Thanks a lot mate
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