It looks like the car was in a really bad way before you restored it judging by the amount of rust all over it. I have one myself and it does have some rust that needed to be repaired but not to the same extent of the one in the video.
nice job mate i have a 1983 gina that im working on has abundant rust and im scared that i can't fully get rid of it without major work but i don't know where to sort parts for i am in new zealand any one can point me in the right direction please before it becomes to late
NICE , i get a feeling i've seen this car around the coleshill area of warwickshire. my dad once owned one of these . in a metallic bronze colour , i can remember the registration plate too . it was CJU244K a lovely car !
Those are such attractive, well-made cars. Whether you believe it or not, Ford U.K. was REALLY good to you British! During the 70s, U.S. Ford gave us Yanks rubbish called the Maverick, which they replaced with different rubbish called the Fairmont.
nice work on the sills. they looked fucked. i have an XB GS panel van with a 302 and it has so much rust but because of its rarity im willing to go the extra mile. again nice work
Nice restoration job. first car i ever had was a mark 3 GXL. MYB 910L. metalic green with the vinyl roof. i was 18, that was 26 years ago!, fuck i feel old. does this one have the little peddle to the left of the clutch peddle that sprays water and works the wipers, it had it on the GXL don't know if it was on all cortinas
Very good video, I enjoy watching people restore old cars :D How much did it cost you to repair it? From the looks of it, it was only cosmetic work, so I guess if you knew how to weld etc it would only cost the price of the materials? Also, i'm going to look at a 75' Cortina next week with "gearbox problems", do you know if a new gearbox will be expensive for a car this old?
Nice to see an XL being restored as an XL and not changed to a GXL look a like ! My dad had a 72 2000XL in daytona yellow with a Black vinyl roof, Same wheel trims and chromework, Brought back memories ! HHT 265K where are you now ?
hi this is gerard from the phils we have lots of ford cortina parts here especially camshaft from essex england at super low prices due to old stock but they are brand new. the body parts from the mark 3 and 4 models are still plentiful. im a ford cortina fan so im abreast on the parts availability. in fact i have a frined an auto supply owner who still has a brand new rack and pinion steering system for the mark 3 and 4 cortina
In 1996, I was in the United Kingdom for a student exchange program. They had two Fords, 1987 Serria 4-door hatchback and a 1979/80 Cortina Mark series.
Coming from an American Ford family, it was great to see and learn about Ford models never coming to the states. I really liked how the Cortinas looked in all Mark ranges. I would LOVE to get a wagon model here to the US.
Shame that they are becoming rare, truly a grand car in its own right.
Yes, I meant to say that there's only about 1000 left in the UK. Poor rustproofing, the wet UK weather and the passage of time has sadly killed most of them off, so mint ones are now worth quite a bit.
And a nice job you've done with this car. There are very few of these left now, the Mk4 is even rarer oddly enough. The remaining ones need to be preserved.
@buddybonus10 maybe not in united kingdom but the mk4 and 5 are every where here in new zealand the only thing is here the scrap price for A car is $300nzd but the price the wreckers get is $800 to $1200 between that soo all old classics are being crushed and new zealand is 1 of the few places that are behind the times so we get all the shit no other place around the world wants. now a ford sierra from south affrica is rare being a 5L v8 302ci
I passed my driving test in a 2 litre Cortina Mk3 estate, and a friend of mine later had a Mk4 2.3 Ghia, which I occasionally drove. So I'll always have a soft spot for Cortinas, they're pretty cool compared to bland modern cars.
Nice work!!! Wondering if you could help me out My Dad and I are restoring a 1971 mk3 like yours wondering if you could tell me where you got some of ur parts???
good bless you for all that work
ciawarhater 1 week ago
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3dDuke 1 month ago
miss my mk3 like mad , your a lucky man .
bigrider2806 3 months ago
I'd love to do a restoration like this, but I don't really know where to begin, especially with all that rust...
D3ltra 6 months ago
It looks like the car was in a really bad way before you restored it judging by the amount of rust all over it. I have one myself and it does have some rust that needed to be repaired but not to the same extent of the one in the video.
MeFrom07 6 months ago
nice job mate i have a 1983 gina that im working on has abundant rust and im scared that i can't fully get rid of it without major work but i don't know where to sort parts for i am in new zealand any one can point me in the right direction please before it becomes to late
wfs4lifetez 7 months ago
gay boy music...
discocreator76 8 months ago
mate i honestly love what you have done with it... hopefully mine looks as good as that when mine has been restored! well done!
ivyidiot 8 months ago
NICE , i get a feeling i've seen this car around the coleshill area of warwickshire. my dad once owned one of these . in a metallic bronze colour , i can remember the registration plate too . it was CJU244K a lovely car !
midsaint776 10 months ago
my aunt, she is very sick
marshalllucky 1 year ago
Those are such attractive, well-made cars. Whether you believe it or not, Ford U.K. was REALLY good to you British! During the 70s, U.S. Ford gave us Yanks rubbish called the Maverick, which they replaced with different rubbish called the Fairmont.
quirpco 1 year ago
nice work on the sills. they looked fucked. i have an XB GS panel van with a 302 and it has so much rust but because of its rarity im willing to go the extra mile. again nice work
XAXBFan 1 year ago
Nice restoration job. first car i ever had was a mark 3 GXL. MYB 910L. metalic green with the vinyl roof. i was 18, that was 26 years ago!, fuck i feel old. does this one have the little peddle to the left of the clutch peddle that sprays water and works the wipers, it had it on the GXL don't know if it was on all cortinas
PLEDGEY 1 year ago
Very good video, I enjoy watching people restore old cars :D How much did it cost you to repair it? From the looks of it, it was only cosmetic work, so I guess if you knew how to weld etc it would only cost the price of the materials? Also, i'm going to look at a 75' Cortina next week with "gearbox problems", do you know if a new gearbox will be expensive for a car this old?
punkjake 1 year ago
Nice car
Vivora3 1 year ago
aaaaawwwwwwwwww bubbles
landroverdisco100 1 year ago
Damn i thought mine was in the worst condition ever when I started the restoration. But you'rs was much worse ! You did a great job man ! Awesome !
DutchFord86 1 year ago
a lot of work nice job AAAAAAAAAA+
shauntvr 1 year ago
nice work, im also working on my one, will upload the photos soon.
michaelkazi 1 year ago
Nice to see an XL being restored as an XL and not changed to a GXL look a like ! My dad had a 72 2000XL in daytona yellow with a Black vinyl roof, Same wheel trims and chromework, Brought back memories ! HHT 265K where are you now ?
ratty383 1 year ago
What proper-repaired sills should look like!! Great job :)
C4atm 2 years ago
sound motor mate,good luck
MrSteve103 2 years ago
hello all..i got one cortina mk3 but the problem is where can get i spare part of this car..someone who are can help me??i'm malaysian...
TheNiceCrazyGuy 2 years ago
hi this is gerard from the phils we have lots of ford cortina parts here especially camshaft from essex england at super low prices due to old stock but they are brand new. the body parts from the mark 3 and 4 models are still plentiful. im a ford cortina fan so im abreast on the parts availability. in fact i have a frined an auto supply owner who still has a brand new rack and pinion steering system for the mark 3 and 4 cortina
twincamzzr 2 years ago
nice job iv got one mk2, one mk3 2000e and two mk5, i love my cortinas keep up the good work.
transittipper 2 years ago
Here in Canada I've got a Mk3 2.0 L and I dont know if the positive coil wire goes to ignition on or through a relay. If you know it would help.
Mk3COrtInA2000 2 years ago
In 1996, I was in the United Kingdom for a student exchange program. They had two Fords, 1987 Serria 4-door hatchback and a 1979/80 Cortina Mark series.
Coming from an American Ford family, it was great to see and learn about Ford models never coming to the states. I really liked how the Cortinas looked in all Mark ranges. I would LOVE to get a wagon model here to the US.
Shame that they are becoming rare, truly a grand car in its own right.
fordwagonnut 2 years ago
How long did it take? Nice job!
HelpSaveTheEarth2051 2 years ago
There's only about 1000 Mk3 Cortinas left now, so that's one less going to the scrapyard. Well done, nice job.
Paulph04 2 years ago
New Zealand still has thousands of them
FordPerformanceNZ 2 years ago
@FordPerformanceNZ
Yes, I meant to say that there's only about 1000 left in the UK. Poor rustproofing, the wet UK weather and the passage of time has sadly killed most of them off, so mint ones are now worth quite a bit.
Paulph04 2 years ago
100s
kiwihodge 1 year ago
really nice job!
sparrow4689 2 years ago
Brilliant job. Always loved the Mk3 Cortina.
kegs202 2 years ago
deep joy to see this. that work ain't easy. if it was up to me the o.b.e. would be given out for this type of thing. and knighthoods too.
soboneidol 2 years ago
Seamless restoration! Car is lucky to have an owner like you.
CapitanBizarrely 2 years ago 2
wow good job, looks very nice
JohnoStudio 2 years ago
And a nice job you've done with this car. There are very few of these left now, the Mk4 is even rarer oddly enough. The remaining ones need to be preserved.
Paulph04 2 years ago 2
Yea you never see any mk4 about anymore do you??? strange
buddybonus10 2 years ago
@buddybonus10 maybe not in united kingdom but the mk4 and 5 are every where here in new zealand the only thing is here the scrap price for A car is $300nzd but the price the wreckers get is $800 to $1200 between that soo all old classics are being crushed and new zealand is 1 of the few places that are behind the times so we get all the shit no other place around the world wants. now a ford sierra from south affrica is rare being a 5L v8 302ci
genmaxpain 3 months ago
I passed my driving test in a 2 litre Cortina Mk3 estate, and a friend of mine later had a Mk4 2.3 Ghia, which I occasionally drove. So I'll always have a soft spot for Cortinas, they're pretty cool compared to bland modern cars.
Paulph04 2 years ago 2
superb!
Woolymatt 2 years ago 2
Cool man. just coll as.
gilljoy 2 years ago
Nice job on the car. Ive got a 2000 out here in canada and i need to know where the timing marks are. Do you Know?
Mk3COrtInA2000 2 years ago
If you mean the ignition timing they are on the front pulley wheel and just next to it.
buddybonus10 2 years ago
very nice work, i would like to get a mk3 for my first car
k9guitar 2 years ago
Very very nice man. How much did it cost you to rebuild. Particularly, how much did the spray job cost?
JimmyR 2 years ago
Hi,I did all the work myself,with all parts paint and a lot of hard work it cost around £500 in total,Thanks Lee
buddybonus10 2 years ago
nice work pal,nice and original!
100bollocks 2 years ago
Nice work!!! Wondering if you could help me out My Dad and I are restoring a 1971 mk3 like yours wondering if you could tell me where you got some of ur parts???
BigBreed22 2 years ago
oldpartstore on the net is a good website to start,other than that i use ebay
buddybonus10 2 years ago
he does take ages to post, but always turns up with the goods
lifeboatprincess 2 years ago
@buddybonus10 also try rockauto (dot) com they are very cheap and have very good quality parts. i have been buying car parts from them since 2000
dnl5649 1 year ago
a good work.
I'm asking if that rusted car worth that amount of job.
xicoze54 3 years ago
very nice! its a good profesional job, and a beautiful car! i sad about the fact that here in germany you cant get a cortina ;(
its my favorit car! ;)
have fun with yours!!
deathbutchermetal 3 years ago
That one exactly like the one my grandad used to have exept in his it had black vinyl seats. Nice job with the resto well done
donkeywarmer 3 years ago
good job. i know its a lot of work, i done the same thing a couple of years back. its done now.very satisfying to look back at the pics.
mk3cortinapaul 3 years ago
Nice restoration! Me and my dad are restoring a 1974 Ford capri 1.6 GT MK2.
JPacheco91 3 years ago 5
Thanks mate,ive just sold my capri 2.8i I restored a couple of years ago,Nice cars the mk2 GT.
buddybonus10 3 years ago