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I had always wanted a valver and flew up to Glasgow as WeeKenny (user on this board) was selling one which was perfect as it was near standard. I set about taking all the modded parts off and putting it back to complete standard apart from the stainless back box and Koni adjustables with Eibachs which I found second hand for ?150 . Had it rolling roaded at Courtenays in Sept 2004 on a stock engine and it made 162.9bhp so I was very pleased click me.
I then decided to fit a full Deflex poly bush kit over Christmas of 2004
They sent the incorrect rear beam bushes as the ones shown above are for a mk3 rear beam, after a quick call the proper ones arrived and were promptly fitted.
It was due for its MOT in April this year but failed as the drivers side steering rack mounting had to much play. At this point I knew I had to remove the intake and servo to gain access to get it welded.
I had previously bought a second hand but never fitted Roll Centre 6 point bolt in cage from a guy in Milton Keynes and had been storing this on my spare bedroom for nearly 6 months. An idea popped into my head why don’t I just bare shell the GTE and have it properly sorted and while I was at it have the cage welded in place. That was in April and this is now:
It took me nearly 6 months to get to this stage as I have been doing it as and when I have the time. It’s now totally stripped to a bare rolling shell with every bit of wiring removed, plastic clip, trim panel and sound deadening.
My plan now it to turn it into a fast road/track car and enjoy it even more. I already have a full set of red silicon hoses and Cobra Imola 2 seats to go in but first need to get all the frontend stitch welded and all the remaining rust removed and rotten holes plated. Hoping to get it back from the body shop in January so more build pics to follow so keep your eyes peeled for updates, although they probably won’t be very frequent knowing me.
Thanks for looking
Harvey
I then decided to fit a full Deflex poly bush kit over Christmas of 2004
They sent the incorrect rear beam bushes as the ones shown above are for a mk3 rear beam, after a quick call the proper ones arrived and were promptly fitted.
It was due for its MOT in April this year but failed as the drivers side steering rack mounting had to much play. At this point I knew I had to remove the intake and servo to gain access to get it welded.
I had previously bought a second hand but never fitted Roll Centre 6 point bolt in cage from a guy in Milton Keynes and had been storing this on my spare bedroom for nearly 6 months. An idea popped into my head why don’t I just bare shell the GTE and have it properly sorted and while I was at it have the cage welded in place. That was in April and this is now:
It took me nearly 6 months to get to this stage as I have been doing it as and when I have the time. It’s now totally stripped to a bare rolling shell with every bit of wiring removed, plastic clip, trim panel and sound deadening.
My plan now it to turn it into a fast road/track car and enjoy it even more. I already have a full set of red silicon hoses and Cobra Imola 2 seats to go in but first need to get all the frontend stitch welded and all the remaining rust removed and rotten holes plated. Hoping to get it back from the body shop in January so more build pics to follow so keep your eyes peeled for updates, although they probably won’t be very frequent knowing me.
Thanks for looking
Harvey
i did something along those lines though, but it wasnt enough. just ate into the washer instead of the chassis stub.
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