240corty Posted June 15, 2008 Report Posted June 15, 2008 Year, 1968 Model, Cortina 240 Colour, Polar White Engine, 1600cc x-flow Transmission, 4 Speed Manual Suspension, Std with nolthane bushes in the front Wheels and Tyres, restored std with falcon hub caps, pirelli tyres Brakes, Std Interior, Standard (apart from stereo and voltmeter and fluffy dice) General, 3 owners from new, 1st owner from new until july 06 ,the 2nd owner had it for 2 months , i've owned it since sept 06, I've been slowly getting things done, the first job was a service and then fixing the screen wash (this is a daily driver), replaced the clutch and rear main seal, repainted the wheels, fitted new bushes to the front suspesion and new front wheel bearings, converted to an alternator and fitted a voltmeter and a larger battery, replaced the mirrors, installed a c/d player, built a rear shelf and fitted sony speakers, recently mounted a sub box and amp. New steering wheel just been fitted Future plans, lowering etc... cheeRS Wayne
240corty Posted June 16, 2008 Author Report Posted June 16, 2008 before after doof doof more too come thanks cheeRS Wayne
Admin Mk2Jo Posted June 16, 2008 Admin Report Posted June 16, 2008 Very nice Wayne - love that steering wheel
pimtina Posted June 16, 2008 Report Posted June 16, 2008 Looks nice! Perhaps the first 2-door I've seen from OZ!! Must be a rare one?
240corty Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Posted June 17, 2008 Looks nice! Perhaps the first 2-door I've seen from OZ!! Must be a rare one? there are a few around, just seem to see more 4 doors about 440's 440L's and the GT's only came with 4 doors in Australia, the 2 doors were the lowest spec models 220 240 i have a mate local to me with a 240 with a GT interior inc gauges exhaust manifold and inlet and a 2000e gearbox cheeRS Wayne
240corty Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Posted June 18, 2008 thanks for the replys a few more pic's cheeRS Wayne
240corty Posted June 21, 2008 Author Report Posted June 21, 2008 how it looked 2nd day i got it note black mirrors and chipped paint on wheels after wheel refub how it looks now, mirrors replaced, black paint removed from grille, ford badge added to drivers side, no plate surround fitted, amber inserts removed from indicators and orange bulbs fitted lowered 2" just fitted some mud flaps to the rear pics soon as batteries charge, next thing to go is the poo black rubber antenna
surfingturnip Posted June 21, 2008 Report Posted June 21, 2008 me loves a mk2 and thats a very very nice one
240corty Posted June 22, 2008 Author Report Posted June 22, 2008 Loving it, any plans for the wheels! love the corsair man still unsure about these???? might get them re painted idea's welcomed, no cash for tyres at to mo, waiting for a $800 bonus new flaps only $8 for the replys Wayne
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