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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	Jan 17, 2008 17:30:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was bored and theres no pics of my mk4 about so I thought id take some!! it was getting dark by this time tho!! started life as a 2litre auto ghia, then a 2.8 manual,then 2.3 manual and now is a 1.6 manual :ph34r: but I have plans for another engine change soon which involves injection!! she is a bit rough round the edges but is solid in the right places! she had her first welding experiance last summer. not bad for a 28 year old car!
	Last Edit: Jan 18, 2008 11:01:00 GMT by rmad We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	1978 MkIV Cortina reanimation @reanimation
	Jan 17, 2008 18:43:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Blimey its had some engines! Why not stick with the V's? though of al that work adapting makes me queezy! Love Mk4's BTW currently my fave along with MK2's!
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fiatfsm Part of things Posts: 34	1978 MkIV Cortina fiatfsm @fiatfsm
	Jan 17, 2008 19:55:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great to see a MkIV, they are just so uncommon now... my stepdad had one and a MkV in the late 80s, one got nicked, cant remember what one but it was immaculate.
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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	Jan 18, 2008 0:09:08 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	reanimation said: Blimey its had some engines! Why not stick with the V's? though of al that work adapting makes me queezy! Love Mk4's BTW currently my fave along with MK2's! cause it blew 2 2.8s up and the 2.3 i put in refused to run properly!! i have an injected v lined up tho
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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street Posted a lot 6.2 ft/lbs of talk Posts: 4,662	1978 MkIV Cortina street @street
	Jan 18, 2008 12:50:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Possibly my favourite model Cortina! I love the way yours looks with the mis-matched wings, and that blue is a really nice colour for old Fords
	Maximum signature image height = 80 pixels img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/streets/forum%20stuff/4f28bbb4-dd5f-4f0c-851f-1340635337eb_zpsbe023172.jpg 1972 Rover P6 3500 V8 1983 Twin Engined Mk3 Escort 1997 Corsa B

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anthonyg Part of things Posts: 521	1978 MkIV Cortina anthonyg @anthonyg
	Jan 18, 2008 13:46:40 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice to see a surviving Mk4. They are rare compared to Mk5s but are my second favourite 'tina after the Mk1 . Had a 1300 2 dr and a 2000 GL when I was much younger! The mis matched wings remind me of the old days, when they were a common thing on old cars , particularly Fords! Those pics with the early Mondeo and the Mk4 Escort are great - it could be 1993 ;D
	Last Edit: Jan 18, 2008 13:49:11 GMT by anthonyg

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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	Jan 18, 2008 18:52:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	the mondingo is my dads(2.5 ghia x) and the onion is mine too(1.6i ghia!!)
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	Jan 18, 2008 18:57:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	just picked this up for it, now I'm fookin skint!!
	Last Edit: Jan 18, 2008 18:57:56 GMT by cortinadale We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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Autofive Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,486	1978 MkIV Cortina Autofive @autofive
	Jan 18, 2008 19:02:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	very nice dale - got a swirl pot already?
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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	Jan 18, 2008 19:05:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	got a tina tank with one already welded in mate!! just need to get a gearbox and v6 mounts now!!
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	May 5, 2008 10:39:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well 6 months on and i decided to tidy the car up!! started with the drivers side which is done now B) now i need to do the pass side! :lol:
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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bortaf Posted a lot Posts: 4,549	1978 MkIV Cortina bortaf @bortaf
	May 5, 2008 12:52:14 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bowt bleeding time Dale Looks better
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stinkwheel Posted a lot Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production. Posts: 2,280	1978 MkIV Cortina stinkwheel @stinkwheel
	May 5, 2008 15:09:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	lets be honest, you just couldnt handle the mickey taking at work
	Last Edit: May 5, 2008 15:09:58 GMT by stinkwheel 1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane 1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8 1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX 1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250 1979 Honda CB400. 'I need less vehicles'

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mk14dr Yorkshire and The Humber Posts: 4,472 Club RR Member Number: 85	1978 MkIV Cortina mk14dr @mk14dr Club Retro Rides Member 85
	May 5, 2008 15:19:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I prefer the wheels you've got on now Top car mate, its a sweet looking example of one of the rarer old fords D
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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	May 5, 2008 16:34:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 5, 2008 15:09:32 GMT stinkwheel said: lets be honest, you just couldnt handle the mickey taking at work well i though you might be missin the micky takin so i sprayed mine up!!
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	May 5, 2008 16:35:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 5, 2008 15:19:34 GMT mk14dr said: I prefer the wheels you've got on now Top car mate, its a sweet looking example of one of the rarer old fords D thanks mate!! ill be changing the wheels to the ghia ones hopefully
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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stinkwheel Posted a lot Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production. Posts: 2,280	1978 MkIV Cortina stinkwheel @stinkwheel
	May 5, 2008 17:28:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	its ok, the new one leaks oil, i'll be in it tomorrow
	1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane 1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX 1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8 1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX 1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250 1979 Honda CB400. 'I need less vehicles'

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cortinadale Posted a lot luvvly jubbly!!!! Posts: 1,199	1978 MkIV Cortina cortinadale @cortinadale
	May 5, 2008 23:12:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ohhhh, what you got
	We learned from an early age that...people who change signatures suck balls ;-) 1978 Cortina 2.3 ghia

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skinley Part of things Posts: 188	1978 MkIV Cortina skinley @skinley
	May 6, 2008 1:03:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice motor, I luv MkIV/V cortinas, and Mk I, II and III come to think of it. This one reminds of one my mate had about 20 years ago, it was the same colour but it had chrome sidepipes (not connected), and chrome weller 8-spokes, but is was only a 1300* and slow as fook. Nevertheless we thought it was the bees knees. *This was the only 1300 MkIV cortina that I've ever seen, were they rare?


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