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Deleted Posts: 0	1973 Cortina van Deleted @Deleted
	Sept 13, 2008 22:38:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	well the bay was already done in flake from last time ;D as for the top side does this answer your question ;D just need to wet flat it and polish it now then it can go on and the car will look more like it should . i can safely say i tried the tatty bonnet look bit and didn't like it on mine ;D : : :


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trg1984 Posted hell of a lot pitying fools since 1984 Posts: 6,503	1973 Cortina van trg1984 @trg1984
	Sept 14, 2008 11:32:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	WOW!!!!!!! what tape did u use for the outer line??? looks nice and thick. looks absolutely brilliant


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Deleted Posts: 0	1973 Cortina van Deleted @Deleted
	Sept 14, 2008 16:23:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 14, 2008 11:32:28 GMT trg1984 said: WOW!!!!!!! what tape did u use for the outer line??? looks nice and thick. looks absolutely brilliant the line was done using 6mm fine line masking tape and ford panther black got the bonnet fitted up and back on the car today i'll leave it a week or so and then wet flat it down and polish it but over all i'm pretty pleased with how its come out : : : : : :


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Samage Posted a lot Posts: 1,467	1973 Cortina van Samage @samage
	Sept 14, 2008 16:25:13 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking sweet! ;D
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SparksECM North East Posts: 1,309	1973 Cortina van SparksECM @surfingturnip
	Sept 14, 2008 17:06:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	this car just gets better and better
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reanimation Probably posted too much Probably? Definately! Posts: 12,694	1973 Cortina van reanimation @reanimation
	Sept 14, 2008 18:55:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	neat, suites the proportions much better IMO. good work as usual.
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Rob Posted a lot You know, for kids! Posts: 2,515	1973 Cortina van Rob @robche
	Sept 14, 2008 19:26:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's great... Love the way (in the image below) the scoop is actually level as the bonnet slopes down. Works fantastically.
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Oldbus Posted hell of a lot If it won´t go force it.......if it breaks, it needed fixing anyway! Posts: 6,352	1973 Cortina van Oldbus @oldbus64
	Sept 15, 2008 4:54:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great stuff Mark, it looks a lot better than before, a bit less of the American look! ;D


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Knugcab Posted a lot Posts: 1,926	1973 Cortina van Knugcab @volvo544special65
	Sept 22, 2008 16:53:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very beautiful estate!
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bmcnut Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,989	1973 Cortina van bmcnut @bmcnut
	Sept 22, 2008 19:18:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I don't really like scoops on bonnets, but THAT is perfect!


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hairball Kinda New Posts: 5	1973 Cortina van hairball @hairball
	Sept 25, 2008 20:14:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	changing the topic from scoops to your wheels... can you tell me the ofset you have on the rims you are useing.. and the wheel size.. they look in quite a nice proportion to the car and I'm looking for some new wheels for my 2000E and the info woyuld help in finding the right size.. car looks cool m8.. respect..


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	Sept 25, 2008 21:13:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sept 25, 2008 20:14:19 GMT hairball said: changing the topic from scoops to your wheels... can you tell me the ofset you have on the rims you are useing.. and the wheel size.. they look in quite a nice proportion to the car and I'm looking for some new wheels for my 2000E and the info woyuld help in finding the right size.. car looks cool m8.. respect.. cheers the rims are wolfrace asia tec Kenso's 7x17 et38 with 215/40/17 tires the tires are curse word though and will soon be replaced by some that actually grip ;D
	Last Edit: Sept 25, 2008 22:49:41 GMT by Deleted

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1973 Cortina van grizz @grizz
	Sept 25, 2008 22:12:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	BEAUTY !!!!!
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Speedle Posted a lot Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK Posts: 2,221	1973 Cortina van Speedle @speedle
	Sept 26, 2008 11:05:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	complete and utter gorgeousness!
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bigrod Posted a lot Posts: 1,654	1973 Cortina van bigrod @bigrod
	Sept 26, 2008 14:15:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dat is da secks!
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Deleted Posts: 0	1973 Cortina van Deleted @Deleted
	Sept 26, 2008 20:35:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers guys will be re bushing it in a few weeks with a full set of polly bushes as its original bushes are now a little soggy ;D not done bad though 35/36 years and never had a single bush or ball joint though i think it needs all of em doing now ;D


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	Oct 18, 2008 20:04:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	went and collected the new engine for the estate today been stood for a while and it will stay that way for a while till the van is done but i'll still be doing odd bits and pieces to get the new engine ready to go in using the front crossmember from the van as that will no longer be of any use in the van 8-)will put pics up tomorrow


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Seth South East MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi Posts: 15,543	1973 Cortina van Seth @seth
	Oct 19, 2008 21:31:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's going to be interesting!
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briandamaged Guest	1973 Cortina van briandamaged @GUEST
	Oct 19, 2008 21:36:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Those Lexus V8's sound AWESOME when uncorked! Watching with interest!


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Sjiefaa Part of things Posts: 114	1973 Cortina van Sjiefaa @shiva
	Oct 19, 2008 22:31:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice....! Maybe it's time for a twin turbo 32valver ;D ?! I'm sure it's not staying standard.....
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