Madmatt01 0 Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) so after a few weeks off hunting.. i finally found my budget car although its not the estate i was after im still chuffed as can be mk5 crusader registered 1600 (currently in process of changing) had a heart transplant for a 2ltr pinto with 18k 6 years ago. the car has only covered 6k miles in 11 years purchased the car with loads off spares and extras! 3 sets off wheels, spoiler e.t.c no MOT but put it in for test today and passed with no advisories.. generally a very tidy car, a few patches that need doing but its exactly what i wanted il get photos on asap Edited July 29, 2015 by Madmatt01 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madmatt01 0 Posted July 29, 2015 http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/madmatt147/media/coooooltina_zpsinp9ukfk.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mk5Mike 36 Posted July 29, 2015 Cardinal red Crusader? A great choice! I'm a bit biased though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIB3300 448 Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) :thumbup: Edited July 30, 2015 by TIB3300 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madmatt01 0 Posted July 30, 2015 Cheers guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sierra3dr 53 Posted July 30, 2015 That's beautiful,the wheels aren't to my taste for the Cortina. How much did you buy if for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 226 Posted July 30, 2015 That's beautiful,the wheels aren't to my taste for the Cortina. agreed but he did say it came with 3 sets so hopefully some Cortina ones to go on it :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenworth W900 43 Posted July 30, 2015 Nice one mate, cheap cars are awesome, you don't feel guilty when you want to change things to your own taste. The worst that can happen is you lose a few hundred quid. Btw, whilst I also don't much like the current wheels, I do love the tyres, Cortinas look great with chunky tyres. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madmatt01 0 Posted July 30, 2015 i paid £1000 for it which, with all the spares and it being 95% solid i thought was well worth it it came with these set of wheels a set off laser alloys and also the original set off slightly deep dish wheels with chrome inserst. both other sets off wheels require re-ferb and are on the list off the winter months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfrace 116 Posted July 30, 2015 Looks like you bagged a bargain :thumbup: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wreckers771 4 Posted July 30, 2015 Looks rather nice. I'd refurb the laser wheels and fit them with the tyres from the Capri 7 spokes as I also like the chunky tyre look on 13" wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the-ford-cortina.com 226 Posted July 30, 2015 Looks like you bagged a bargain :thumbup: agreed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madmatt01 0 Posted August 2, 2015 cheers for the positive replys... so far iv fitten new drivers door window mechinism, and iv got the seal to fit. new door hinge went on tonight just after a grey drivers door card now. going to start the lazer alloys tomorrow and see about getting them fitted asap. may also put the new rear springs in that came with it as the rear end is a bit 'saggy' maiden voyage yesterday.... steady 90 mile round trip to swanage fireworks... and she didnt skip a beat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madmatt01 0 Posted September 9, 2015 car is going lovely... couple off shows have been attened. got rid of the ghastly capri wheels and bought some orion 1900e wheels. sit a lot better have also picked up some white lattice wheels so will swap them about when I feel like it managed to find a whole set off doorcards so interior is now complete and got a radio in and working. a friend gave me a spoiler so I have fitted that. have had some great response with it... and thoroughly enjoying classic motoring. going to use it for the next 6 weeks up until the end off October then get her up on the ramps to do some minor bodyworks and a general tidy up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxlman 1 Posted September 12, 2015 Nice Cortina mate I had mk5 same colour it was 1300 l that's 3 years ago got mk3 xl estate now injoy your Cortina mate cool car. Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
