I Only Wanted The Wheels.... by 72clubman

By diyauto
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3 minute(s) of a 153 minute read

6-10-2013

So I'm having to leave the GT for a week or so, as I've got a packed work schedule.

 

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She's now wearing an early grill, which i think looks the absolute nuts.


6-14-2013

Time for more pictures I think.

 

So what appear to be rotten floors

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Actually are remarkably solid! 

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If anyone was wondering on the original colour 

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In need of a refurb, but i finally have a set, even have a spare!

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6-24-2013

So I've finally got back to the GT. After looking down the spark plug holes the tops of the pistons looked like something had been living in there! So to be on the safe side off the head came.

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The wheels are off for a sand blast and fresh powder coat. So should look amazing when done.

 

Took 2 days to get this bugger off! the head had grown very attached to one of the studs.

 

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Clean pistons, next to untreated, definitely worth taking the head off.

 

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The bores are excellent, as are the pistons, all standard size. The cylinder head came up brilliantly as well, although i didn't take any pictures. Should be running tomorrow!


Finally hit major rust, it was always going to happen! The passenger side is not pretty. Inner wing is toast, shock mounting is made out of dust, the door step is really ugly, and the rear quarter has been patched by a baboon. 



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