LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 2, 2014 excellent work :thumbup: Thank you :) Replacement rear arches are available from the MkII clubs - got to be a better option than cutting up a pair of front wings if they themselves are good enough to be saveable? Some great work going on there, love seeing this sort of thing. Keep the pics coming I had the grinder plugged in ready go :o but then read your reply :blink: You do raise a valid point, these wings are fairly rotted and dented plus there is some collision damage hidden by 4mm layer of filler on the other one though. Also i had intended to combine parts of these with my original wings (mostly the parts closest to windscreen) to make a passable pair. Salvaging arches from these would of been a fools errand for sure, but i did not know that new arch panels existed, well other than expressed panels and i'm not THAT desperate :o Having a tendency to spend a pound to save a penny does not help too :lol: Pics of spare wings below, a honest opinion are these savable (by someone more skilled than me, that is), remember that pics always look better than in real life (as known by all ebay users :) ) I must admit that i remembered them being worse than they are... Club panels would of course be a better option (this being a spot i don't mind actually spending some of my hard earned to make it right). Also the club seems to be open for us filthy foreigners like me :lol: Might well consider joining, many thanks for the help! -Peter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 6, 2014 Another couple evenings with the Cortina. Still undecided what to do with the spare front fenders, are they too far gone to save? Suggestions, opinions anyone? In the meantime fixed rot in the bottom of B-pillar, seems to be a problem area in these. And here some pics :thumbup: A lick of weld-thru zinc primer between the panels That shiny spot in the middle is my first attempt at lead filling, not too stellar looking that :unsure: Some primer for now, needs filler though. I'm getting better at welding as i go along, might visit some previously done areas at some point. And why on earth are there tire valve stems on the pillars :headscratch: Also painted the tank with Hammerite. Drying time is around 3-4 weeks from previous experience... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted June 6, 2014 And why on earth are there tire valve stems on the pillars :headscratch: because someone didnt have the proper rubber buffers to go there and improvised Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 13, 2014 because someone didnt have the proper rubber buffers to go there and improvised Well that makes sense :thumbup: Might even leave those there, period mod you see :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 13, 2014 Went shopping in the big city today; Some supplies to help the cause. Nothing fancy of course but not the bottom of the barrel either. Not the tools that you have but how you use them and so on, but they sure do come handy sometimes :) That grinding paste must look familiar to you guys :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jordan98 9 Posted June 13, 2014 some nice work going on there keep the pictures coming :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 15, 2014 some nice work going on there keep the pictures coming :thumbup: Thanks! ^_^ Continued work on the wheel well lip, coming out nicely but not a job for the inpatient. Needs to be trimmed and contoured to the final shape after i have sourced the wheel arches. Must also investigate how the arch attaches to the wheel well lip, spot welds maybe :headscratch: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captin Crayford 2 Posted June 22, 2014 Yes your right, There should be a return edge on the wheel tub that matched the return on the arch, Then you spot weld them both togeather. :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 23, 2014 Yes your right, There should be a return edge on the wheel tub that matched the return on the arch, Then you spot weld them both togeather. :thumbup: Of course! Like in most modern cars too, how did i not think of that :blush: Glad that i left enough material to work with. Thanks :thumbup: I have been too busy/tired lately to do any real work with the Cortina, but in the meantime here is a picture of my tread plates after some light cleaning. Eh, good enough :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 29, 2014 Finally sourced the rear arches, rough condition but better than nothing. Here's where they came from, car looks much better in pics.. Has a solid L/H fender though. Few bits and bobs also, 80€ for the lot, bit pricey in my opinion but it's a sellers market these days :huh: Could not resist mocking one up with magnets, made sure to cut them with crease lines included so that i can line them up correctly. Guessing that the zenith of the arch lines vertically to center of rear axle in a 90 degree angle, if that makes any sense :lol: Will verify and carefully measure before welding up as this needs to be spot on in the first try I will patch and strip the arches now that they are separate, much easier that way. Next weekend there will be a show in Oulainen http://www.wanhawoima.fi/wkp/ that i will visit, mostly tractors and other agro machinery but some cars too. Never been there before (or any other show :blush: ) but they should have a big boot sale, hoping to find some more bits then. Might even make a show thread if i spot any Cortinas and if anyone here is interested? I do spot at least one MK1 in last years pics, see if you can find it :icecream:: http://www.wanhawoima.fi/wkp/info.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted June 29, 2014 Hey, just noticed something! Over 1000 views in this thread! I'll reckon that at least half of them are not mine :winner: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted July 13, 2014 No update for a while but there has been progress with the Cortina, nothing pic worthy though <_< I have been mostly trying out different methods with paint removal and body work, this all takes time, learning is doing. Weather has been quite warm for the whole week, not complaining though as underseal comes off very easily in this heat. Today i was feeling lazy and went to beach instead :icecream: 15min drive, perks of living in the coast. Only one more week of work before my vacation, then i can really start to put hours in to the build :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 5 Posted July 13, 2014 Keep at it ,Some good repairs going on there :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 225 Posted July 13, 2014 Few bits and bobs also, 80€ for the lot, bit pricey in my opinion but it's a sellers market these days :huh: Next weekend there will be a show in Oulainen http://www.wanhawoima.fi/wkp/ that i will visit, mostly tractors and other agro machinery but some cars too. Never been there before (or any other show :blush: ) but they should have a big boot sale, hoping to find some more bits then. Might even make a show thread if i spot any Cortinas and if anyone here is interested? I do spot at least one MK1 in last years pics, see if you can find it :icecream:: http://www.wanhawoima.fi/wkp/info.html that interior light looks good - you could end up paying 80euro just for one of them on ebay And yes Cortinas or not do us a show thread - its interesting to see shows from other countries :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LagoonBlue 124 Posted July 13, 2014 Keep at it ,Some good repairs going on there :thumbup: Thanks! that interior light looks good - you could end up paying 80euro just for one of them on ebay And yes Cortinas or not do us a show thread - its interesting to see shows from other countries :thumbup: Got it covered :thumbup: http://www.buysellcortina.co.uk/forums/index.php?/topic/62016-konepaeivaet-show-in-oulainen-finland Was a fun day, might of make a habit of going to shows. My original interior light turned to dust (was impressive, like something from tutankhamons tomb :lol: ) were these carved from cheese? This one is not perfect either, i'm thinking of making a mold and casting a replica with resin. Nice small project for the winter. Here's a wee "teaser" for things to come :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites