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cortinalodi
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 Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2011 7:16 pm Post subject: Progress on the new mk2 cortina |
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Well I finally found a White mk2 that seemed worth spending the time on (no rust)
Hard to believe that someone at some point in its life tried to connect a trailer hitch to the bumper and use the stock bumper to tow with.
After a pull on the frame machine and eight hours of work I think I have it straight again
next is the front fender (30 year old bondo) 
looking good 14 may2011
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Ale06
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| Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:40 am Post subject: |
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I hope your project go on.
MK2 are fantastic cars. 
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cortinalodi
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| Posted: Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:09 pm Post subject: phase two |
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ok got the fender...............and front valence straight. Now the body is straight, I need to drop the engine/front suspension, pull all the glass/trim and paint it about a weeks worth of work.............be interesting to see how long it takes me. I can stall a bit because I'm installing a Cage and plan on tiying it into the a/b pillars. 5 april 2011
here is the front 20 JUly went with the RALLY LOOK
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cortinalodi
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| Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:19 pm Post subject: cage is done |
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I used the old mk2 shell to bend/fit it I hope it slips in nice and easy.
Was thinking about painting it white (body color) but black makes it dissapear
Installed and two days of painting it white........what a pain trying to get at all the angles, I should have painted the roll bar out of the car painted the interior then assembled.lesson learned
The yellow in the momo seat set the mark for the interior
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cortinalodi
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Location: Lodi calif
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| Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2011 4:22 pm Post subject: all ready for 2011 race season |
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all finished and ready to race.2011 Sacramento Chap SCCA...........cortina power of course
what a blast............not sure about the hossier tires, I'm thinking the goodyears were faster
new season 2012 new car .........going to try AVON's this year
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cortinalodi
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 2:09 pm Post subject: mike drouin mk2 cortina |
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the picture does not do the engine bay justice.........it looks great
The Suspension is all Whiteline
SHORT BLOCK IS IN, I USED ARP STUDS FROM JAE
WAITING FOR THE HEAD I DECIDED TO DO IT RIGHT AND THE STAINLESS VALVES ARE A LITTLE SLOW SHOWING
PRETTY SURE IT WILL BE CLOSE TO 10:1 COMPRESSION SO I GUESS IT WILL BE PREMIUM GAS FROM NOW ON
now that fills up the engine bay, I see why they used the over the top air cleaner..........hope this does not rattle on the inner fender well
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zephyrgary
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| Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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Great job you are doing there. Keep it up, and thanks for sharing the pics...
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cortinalodi
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:14 pm Post subject: last installment |
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this is about done..............still need to add the trim along the bottom, but its time to drive the ------------out of it, and see how much I'm going to need to tweek the suspension...already think it sits to high
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peteleo
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| It looks sharp, Mike. Milton will be surprised to see what you've done to it. |
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enfoprefect
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Really looking good. I agree, it sits a bit too high.
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IFHP
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| Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work Mike. Thanks for documenting the progress for us.
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cortinalodi
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| Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 6:01 pm Post subject: LAST ROUND |
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THIS IS THE FINAL RESULT, IT IS ON LOCORT WHEELS
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Ale06
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| Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:09 am Post subject: |
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Looks really beautiful. Congratulations.
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zephyrgary
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| Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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Lot of editing going on. Did you sell it?
Gary
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angliagt
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Mike,
As usuall - meticulis work!
- Doug
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