F1 rebuild

[andy74b]

A few have asked for some updates, here goes...

Pork said:

How's it coming on? Do you have any pictures of the re-build you'll be able to share when its back? Apologies if you've already discussed this, but what are you having done - a full re-build?

Since you asked, I guess we should really start a new thread.

Car has been taken back to bare tub. All parts have been tested and either replaced or rebuilt. Tub has been relaquered and paintwork done. Going back together now.










nice lump





Ready to go on.

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Don1 said:

That is just stunning. Not tempted for a colour change? Any upgrades?

No and no!! Why change it?

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Don1 said:

I understand - just a question.

Sorry!! I really think that f1 gtr's should be in original colours. No need to upgrade anything else but putting back original items such as air jacks

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F355GTS said:

Looks great Andy, will we see it at Wilton again this Year?

Doubtful, bad timing.

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johnnyreggae said:

Can I ask what inspired the rebuild - was it a service that got out of hand (!) or was there a specific reason - if its in another thread please direct me - tia

Car was never the same after Chris Harris soiled the passenger seat!

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Sorry no more pics at moment, will update when get some.

Hurstg01 will answer any questions in the meantime!!!

Rebuild is 8mths+. A lot of parts are sent away to be treated etc. l am also very lucky to have a massive spares package with the car so a lot of items are from personal stock.

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Time for update, just got these through today.

Engine back in, all parts needed all now at Lanzante. 4wks to go!

New LM handbrake



Original chassis plate back on



Looking like new













Loud exhaust!

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ilovevolvo said:

Great pics Andy thankyou looks like its going to be a close run to Goodwood lets all hope it all goes ok

Russ

Will be fine, Lanzante best there is.

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Not much of an plate as forgot to take camera!

Car really looking like new now. Will be at goodwood from the thursday at th the FOS.

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Lambo FirstBlood said:

Bit of a late comer here but car looks amazing Andy. When you buy a car second hand as you did and weren't able to visit the factory whilst it was still in production (I have assumed this, I may be wrong), it's great to be able to see it in this state and have it re-built. I guess it feels very personal and really underlines 'it's yours'. Hope the bill isn't too eye watering!

Completely right although the f1 is being done to as new and period. The zonda was exciting as I got to personalise the car to what wanted.

Bill is fine when you look at what car is worth.

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pistolp said:

That exact car didn't win LM? Thought it was champ winner in Jap GT's? Could be wrong.
As for FoS and people touching the cars, that is the nice thing about Goodwood. You can get up close and personal. It should stay that way. You do need to relax. At the end of the day it's a race car and people won't damage it by getting close and touching it. It's used to doing over 200mph for crying out loud.
Andy, cracking job mate. It looks absolutely superb. That livery just gets better and better...

I wish it was the one that won LM! My one was part of the team that won the Japanese Championship in 1996.

Lanzante have down a stunning job of the rebuild, car is absolutely perfect.

Its slightly concerning seeing so many people around the car but I agree thats what Goodwood about and it should stay that way.

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AndrewD said:

Andy, I wandered past on Sat afternoon. Car looked awesome. Was that you fiddling with the camera on the roof? Didn't want to disturb you

Would have been me, you should have said hello!

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F1GTRUeno said:

Missing the little Bridgestone sticker on the lower front bumper as well.

But it looks absolutely magnificent either way, glad you got to take it up the hill Andy.

Thanks! They will be going back on!

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Peloton25 said:

Present day I'd live without them - they were just there to allow the team to easily determine which of the two cars was which on track since their liveries were identical. He's not trying to win a 100-point concours award with the car afterall.

>8^)
ER

They are going on aswell! Plan is to get back to how it looked when it was raced. You see the back of the car yet? We put all the original bumpers and grills on.

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TIGA84 said:

Camera on top in the second pic? Footage?

How many trips up the hill did it get to do?

Sorry all the posts but can't get the multi quote to work!

Car did 6 runs, I did 5 of them.

Will be footage when I can get it downloaded.

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e21Mark said:

Any updates from the past couple of years?

Where has the last few years gone?

Car is still the same! Currently getting its annual service and MOT.

Events the car has done since last post:
Silverstone classic
McLaren tour in Italy
Goodwood Members meet.

Still using it. Managed 3 days on track with the car last year.

P1GTR has joined the F1 now so both will be out and about this summer.

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addz86 said:

Did you manage to get the P1 GTR plate to match? It appears to be registered on a 2005 Megane

No, the guy selling doesn't realise that only 2 P1GTR's are saying registered in UK. Given I own one and my mate the other the asking price of £175k makes no sense!