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[ibby4585]

So I've finally found a really good Gt project, I don't think I've seen a more solid original car. Its a 1980 3 owner car and comes with the original service book, the Gt handbook, Denovo service book and original bill of sale from Oliver U Tallet .

It's been completely stripped and remedial work completed. Including cills and floors from MG Rover. Bootlid and bonnet are replacements as the old ones were in a poor state.

It's all painted and rust proofed inside and underneath with brand new subframes. It also has a lovely set of Compomotive tf alloys.

I'm thrilled with it.

It's a big project for me in a miniscule garage but I can't wait.


Here's the Govner starting the journey home!





I will get some better pictures when it stops bloody raining!

The general plan is a totally standard looking with the Compomotive wheels and a fast motor.

Edited by ibby4585, 10 December 2014 - 11:24 AM.

[Tamworthbay]

Looks good! Keep the pics coming.

[Jedi Master]

Is that what was hiding under the tarpaulin?

What a great starting point! I'll be following your journey with interest!

[ibby4585]

Cheers.

No under the tarp is my 72" Clubman in Aqua.

[ibby4585]

So I did some parts sorting and cleaning today

The engine bay has come up good.


And I love these Compomotive wheels, I've ordered some new centre caps for them.

[lawrie124]

Looking good Kris.

Will be keeping an eye on this build.

Mike

[ibby4585]

Cheers Mike.

Just whipped the gearknob off and dug out the old paint from the symbol on the top. Then dipped it in white enamel paint a quick wipe and it's as good as new!

Edited by ibby4585, 24 November 2014 - 07:35 PM.

[ibby4585]

Just bought some Metro 4 pot calipers from a member on here, really nice. I'm now preparing for an almighty shopping list to Mini Spares

[Vinay-RS]

Nice, you started a project thread :) Good luck with the build!

[lawrie124]

Just bought some Metro 4 pot calipers from a member on here, really nice. I'm now preparing for an almighty shopping list to Mini Spares

 

be quick; 15% off most stuff right now.

[ibby4585]

Not sure what to do,should I go for chrome wipers,mirrors etc or stick with black original?

[Vinay-RS]

Chrome mirrors are period aren't they? I have seen some gt's with chrome bits and they look good.

[brownspeed]

Chrome wipers look better but seem to lack the ability of actually removing water from the windscreen; i'll be binning mine soon if you want a set in as new condition

[ibby4585]

Chrome mirrors are period aren't they? I have seen some gt's with chrome bits and they look good.

All the wipers and mirrors should be black on a 1980 1275GT i think. I've got lots to do before then though.

[ibby4585]

Chrome wipers look better but seem to lack the ability of actually removing water from the windscreen; i'll be binning mine soon if you want a set in as new condition

You don't actually try and use your wipers do you? I thought they were for show!

I've already got a chrome set. Cheers though