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Ben’s Mk1 Cortina

What’s been done this month: Cut out the front floors, bought a new MIG welder, had a weld-in cage made

Next on the to-do list: Offer up the new powerplant, start making up the new floors and outriggers

Thanks to: Arc Autosport, 07411 553252

Rtech, 01452 733933, www.r-tech welding.co.uk

Gary at Gary Martin Motorsport, 07444 230842

Dave Colledge at Retro Ford, 01536 204823

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