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terrys 63 gt
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 12:03 pm
by terryr
passed its mot today ,first drive out revealed an axle whine ,think the pinion bearing has bit the dust ,not a problem as I have the valiants old axle still ,just a pain ,apart from that shes lovely ,still some small issues to sort ,but what a cacking little motor ,now to convince jenny we need two classic cars ,as we have a double garage

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 12:57 pm
by Pete
Love it!
Stick some interior / engine bay shots up.
Good news on the MOT - registration now beckons!!!!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 1:18 pm
by MilesnMiles
That really is nice, Terry; love how you're flying the flag for these cars

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 1:48 pm
by ScottyDave
Nice looking car Terry and in a great colour
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 2:43 pm
by terryr
MilesnMiles wrote:That really is nice, Terry; love how you're flying the flag for these cars

cant afford B and E ,

,they are just great to use ,and now with the aftermarket industry ,there getting better for upgrading ,at a price I may add,but this one has been a pleasure so far ,needs some seat covers and a bit of paint under the bonnet to really look good ,but she could hold her ground on a showfield
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 3:25 pm
by terryr
inside ,someone had done a poor job on the driver seat years ago ,but she is 53,ledgendary repop the gt seats ,got to send them a sample ,and I think a light blue carpet and it will be great ,got some seat belts done over here and they are bang on match

,the car definatley went to someone with a view on restoration at some point ,there is too much which is new and correct ,and 53 year old cars still age no matter where they live in the US,like the correct mirror ,which looks nearly new,i cant work out what has happened with it ,its had repairs ,but are too a really good standard,which we all know is rare sight for American body men ,normally glued on paint tins in your floor pan
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 3:40 pm
by terryr
build sheet and service book ,no stamps tho

Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 3:45 pm
by lough3969
That is Mint... Literally
Love the front end, reminds me of the turbine car.
Is the steering wheel cracked? If not get that horrible cover off it...
Well done
Keep both cars, they make a lovely couple!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 4:49 pm
by terryr
gone black round the edges,when I get a paint match ,I will spray it and poly it ,I'm going to get a break for a couple of weeks ,as I was out there last night under the security light fixing brakes for the mot ,just want it registered and ready for using ,as piglet needs attention ,,BIG TIME,and its my 3rd child ,at least the mrs likes this one ,I think its the colour ,,as I had the white 64 gt and she said its as ugly as your valiant ,,lol ,,she loves the gen 2s ,,tough Bananarama! honey
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 5:53 pm
by MilesnMiles
Keeps getting better, Tery. The colour is great and I like the grille. Interior is bang on. You did well with that.
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 6:14 pm
by terryr
MilesnMiles wrote:Keeps getting better, Tery. The colour is great and I like the grille. Interior is bang on. You did well with that.
as said ,its not without faults ,but for a on the whim [ drunk] purchase ,I done ok ,,I find the beer always seals the deal ,always willing to go that little bit more when Bananarama! faced
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 6:57 pm
by Blue
Yes I can imagine it must be quite a surprise to open Your eBay the next morning to find out what you bought the previous night..
Come on then give us a laugh, I'm sure there's a story or 2 there!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 7:07 pm
by Pete
I bought an engine from the 'States under the influence.
One of the worst purchases I have ever made, it was a complete Munter.
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 7:07 pm
by steveo
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 16 7:18 pm
by terryr
Pete wrote:I bought an engine from the 'States under the influence.
One of the worst purchases I have ever made, it was a complete Munter.
wrong tipple pete ,,,only you