Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
So Photos are back so how did it clean up?
Well I was going to say its a 20 footer but make that 200 feet
Can you spot all the grot from this distance
its amazing how much a car can rot in 11 Years
It might look already from a distance but the cheap respray has reacted with the original paint and lifted that to the bare metal in some areas (Which is now rusty )
But its still very sound in most areas but can and will be saved
More about the grot and bad paint in the next few days
As they say things have to get worse before they get better
Well I was going to say its a 20 footer but make that 200 feet
Can you spot all the grot from this distance
its amazing how much a car can rot in 11 Years
It might look already from a distance but the cheap respray has reacted with the original paint and lifted that to the bare metal in some areas (Which is now rusty )
But its still very sound in most areas but can and will be saved
More about the grot and bad paint in the next few days
As they say things have to get worse before they get better
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
So the elephant in the room
The paint
At 5 years old it was starting to rust and when Dick fell ill he friend gave it a blowover
When he passed it wasn't stored well and from recollection his friend thinks he sprayed it with Celly.
I asked at the Local Ford Dealer and they are unsure but during 65 they went from Acrylic to Celly and this may be Acrylic and Celly and Acrylic dont play well together
So meanwhile on the surface of the moon
Sorry on the tops of the Wings,Doors,Bonnet and Boot (its a a bit Snap Crackle and Pop )
And the bonnet lip and the sides of the wings I dont think Clearasil will solve this one
And the bonnet left to right just doesn't get any better
Well it is a fixer upper
Its gets better stay tuned
The paint
At 5 years old it was starting to rust and when Dick fell ill he friend gave it a blowover
When he passed it wasn't stored well and from recollection his friend thinks he sprayed it with Celly.
I asked at the Local Ford Dealer and they are unsure but during 65 they went from Acrylic to Celly and this may be Acrylic and Celly and Acrylic dont play well together
So meanwhile on the surface of the moon
Sorry on the tops of the Wings,Doors,Bonnet and Boot (its a a bit Snap Crackle and Pop )
And the bonnet lip and the sides of the wings I dont think Clearasil will solve this one
And the bonnet left to right just doesn't get any better
Well it is a fixer upper
Its gets better stay tuned
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
Mine rotted around the headlamp bezels.
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
I know it is clearly not as good as it looks in the photos but judging by the panel shuts and chrome strips it seems fundamentally sound in shell. Given the length of time in storage I'd say it is in pretty good shape!
Have you assessed the underbody structure yet?
By the way, I have seen some very convincing advertisements in Practical Motorist for something called Finnigan's Waxoyl - you just spray it on (no need for overalls, best Capri pants and blouse will be fine) as you lay alongside with a nice cup of tea. Chases moisture from mild steel instantly, apparently, then turns rust back to solid metal.....
Have you assessed the underbody structure yet?
By the way, I have seen some very convincing advertisements in Practical Motorist for something called Finnigan's Waxoyl - you just spray it on (no need for overalls, best Capri pants and blouse will be fine) as you lay alongside with a nice cup of tea. Chases moisture from mild steel instantly, apparently, then turns rust back to solid metal.....
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
Yes was expecting more rot around the lamps Warren according to Car Mechanics magazines words of advice on this model but its fine apart from a tiny pinhole
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
Ive already made progress on freezing the rusty bits in suspended animation,Ive used something called Jelonite its all turned black and then you just wash off all the filthy greasy jelly left behind.mercrocker wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:50 am I know it is clearly not as good as it looks in the photos but judging by the panel shuts and chrome strips it seems fundamentally sound in shell. Given the length of time in storage I'd say it is in pretty good shape!
Have you assessed the underbody structure yet?
By the way, I have seen some very convincing advertisements in Practical Motorist for something called Finnigan's Waxoyl - you just spray it on (no need for overalls, best Capri pants and blouse will be fine) as you lay alongside with a nice cup of tea. Chases moisture from mild steel instantly, apparently, then turns rust back to solid metal.....
Underneath is generally sound but when i got it there were some new parts in the boot
There's a full exhaust system and an outrigger I guess jobs Dick never finished?
This car was undersealed from new but Dick used to always strip it off and brush liberally with used Engine Oil dont know why he never did this one? If i use his method or the new fangled Waxoyl ill wear by old oily flares,t shirt,Oil knackered old bra (oo err) and a tatty old headscarf.
More pics of progress either today or tomorrow
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
So a bit behind on update as I started to grind down the rusty areas some went very good some went not so good
So lets get the nasties out of the way first
I decided to grind down a little bubble at the base of the front nearside wing where it meets the inner sill and it cracked and this fell out
This is the front
This is from the side showing a layer of rusty metal and a layer of filler Jackonory would be proud of
And this is the rear of the smoke and mirrors facade
And this is what it once covered
Like that? Wait until you see the front Valance
Good job the car was Cheap
More soon
So lets get the nasties out of the way first
I decided to grind down a little bubble at the base of the front nearside wing where it meets the inner sill and it cracked and this fell out
This is the front
This is from the side showing a layer of rusty metal and a layer of filler Jackonory would be proud of
And this is the rear of the smoke and mirrors facade
And this is what it once covered
Like that? Wait until you see the front Valance
Good job the car was Cheap
More soon
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
Don't poke the bear!
Look what happened to Si.
Look what happened to Si.
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
So the front valance
I had a little poke
And this fell out
And revealed this professional repair
I am determined to put this right,you know what they say" A mechanic never has the time to do their own car right "
I am at least going to make it solid
I had a little poke
And this fell out
And revealed this professional repair
I am determined to put this right,you know what they say" A mechanic never has the time to do their own car right "
I am at least going to make it solid
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Re: Heatwave 76 Gina I got a Cortina...................
The chassis outriggers were like Play Doh on mine. Luckily it came with replacements.
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