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1978 Ford Cortina MK4

roundozo Part of things Retroless but not for long! Posts: 332	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 roundozo @roundozo
	Jan 26, 2011 12:42:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi All, Here is my pride and joy. Thought I’d put some pictures on here after a member spotted her in Eastleigh. Originally I believe it was a 2.3GL but since then it’s had a 2.8 V6 put in. It has a type 9 gearbox with a Capri rear axle, Capri front breaks and I think it’s been slightly lowered. I use the car everyday and it’s great fun. Looking forward to getting to lots of shows this year. I have a few plans for the car but nothing drastic as there’s not many MK4’s about these days. Anyway have butchers and let me know what you think.


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tattoo101 Part of things Posts: 658	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 tattoo101 @tattoo101
	Jan 26, 2011 12:49:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	love it mate. keep us updated of what you do to it. plus more pics lol
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aPexi Part of things Posts: 16	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 aPexi @pekerman
	Jan 26, 2011 12:53:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is very pretty indeed, Welcome! Maybe some skinnier tyres and more lows?
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Kyle67 Part of things Posts: 554	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 Kyle67 @kyle
	Jan 26, 2011 12:54:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the way it sits and the tyres poke out, very 70's!


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roundozo Part of things Retroless but not for long! Posts: 332	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 roundozo @roundozo
	Jan 26, 2011 13:00:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers, Will keep you posted on developments. Its gonna be bits at a time as i use the car for work and moneys not great. plus shes a little thursty on the fuel side of things.


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qwerty Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 2,410 Club RR Member Number: 52	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 qwerty @qwerty Club Retro Rides Member 52
	Jan 26, 2011 13:34:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That looks great! Whats the sizes of the wheels and tyres?
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kaihellyeah Part of things Posts: 280	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 kaihellyeah @kaihellyeah
	Jan 26, 2011 14:37:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very cool one. What are these gorgeous wheels?


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DutyFreeSaviour Europe Back For More heartbreak and disappointment..... Posts: 2,944	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 DutyFreeSaviour @gtvsaviour
	Jan 26, 2011 15:03:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A MK4!!!! Lovely..... not enough of these on the roads sadly. Looks to be in great condition too - welcome aboard. John
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roundozo Part of things Retroless but not for long! Posts: 332	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 roundozo @roundozo
	Jan 26, 2011 17:00:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The wheels are Compomotive ms. fronts are 7x13 and rear 8x13. I have a mate with an identical set for sale.


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fastfuse Part of things Posts: 40	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 fastfuse @fastfuse
	Jan 26, 2011 20:20:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a cracking looking motor! We definately need to see more mk4 cortinas out and about.


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will Posted a lot Posts: 4,023	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 will @familybanger
	Jan 26, 2011 22:49:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very nice indeedy. White really suits a MK4 and I'm liking the wheel tyre combo you have there, any rubbing probs with those?


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capridoof Part of things Posts: 40	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 capridoof @capridoof
	Jan 26, 2011 23:10:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	that is lovely m8 stance is spot on
	its not a rust hole its air conditioning

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sheffieldcortinacentre Posted a lot Posts: 2,279	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 sheffieldcortinacentre @mk3bakkie
	Jan 27, 2011 0:52:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice, get your self on buysellcortina
	theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.

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kaihellyeah Part of things Posts: 280	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 kaihellyeah @kaihellyeah
	Jan 27, 2011 8:59:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	roundozo: Thanks for the answer. Sounds great but shipping a set of wheels to Germany won't be cheap I guess. I really love your wheels though. What's the tyresize on yours?


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roundozo Part of things Retroless but not for long! Posts: 332	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 roundozo @roundozo
	Jan 27, 2011 8:59:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	To be honest it does sometimes rub. Love the wheels though so I’m thinking of ways around keeping the tyres but stopping the rub. Stiffer suspension is one idea but that might shake the car apart. Was thinking about extending the wheel arches but with a four door it’s quite hard as the rear doors close pretty much on the arch and I don’t really want to play with the panels that much as they're in such good nic. Any ideas?


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kaihellyeah Part of things Posts: 280	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 kaihellyeah @kaihellyeah
	Jan 27, 2011 9:39:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	BTW: What's that thing with your hood? Is it just not correctly fitted?


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roundozo Part of things Retroless but not for long! Posts: 332	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 roundozo @roundozo
	Jan 27, 2011 9:53:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It’s fitted correctly, but the hinges have been moved forward to lift the back of the bonnet. This is so that the twin Webbers (45’s) have enough room to breathe (bonnet would be sitting on them and the air filter otherwise) and to be honest it also helps cool the 2.8 V6. I didn’t want to cut the bonnet at all as again its original and in such good condition, I can’t stand modifying perfectly good panels. I don’t have any problems with water getting in and she always starts on the cold days. I kind of like the look too to be fair, slightly aggressive.


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kaihellyeah Part of things Posts: 280	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 kaihellyeah @kaihellyeah
	Jan 27, 2011 11:09:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oh, I used to do this on my Mini back in the days. Maybe you can cut yourself a piece of metal, drill some holes in it and open it up a little more. Could look much better and it's without cutting panels.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 grizz @grizz
	Jan 27, 2011 11:23:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That is really neat. Love it.
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ramirez Part of things Posts: 290	1978 Ford Cortina MK4 ramirez @ramirez
	Jan 27, 2011 13:18:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Saw this in Southampton before christmas and was very impressed with how it sat. Look after it.
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