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Not really, I bought her as a box of bits and sold her as a box of bits. I never actually did anything to her apart from move her one one garage to another!!!!
My restoration mantra used to be that unless I could afford to do the whole job then I would do nothing, otherwise you end up with an expensive box of bits!!!
Two of the above pictures were mine!!! hadn't seen the dolly one before.
My restoration mantra used to be that unless I could afford to do the whole job then I would do nothing, otherwise you end up with an expensive box of bits!!!
Two of the above pictures were mine!!! hadn't seen the dolly one before.
DavidY said:
Not really, I bought her as a box of bits and sold her as a box of bits. I never actually did anything to her apart from move her one one garage to another!!!!
My restoration mantra used to be that unless I could afford to do the whole job then I would do nothing, otherwise you end up with an expensive box of bits!!!
Two of the above pictures were mine!!! hadn't seen the dolly one before.
David, My restoration mantra used to be that unless I could afford to do the whole job then I would do nothing, otherwise you end up with an expensive box of bits!!!
Two of the above pictures were mine!!! hadn't seen the dolly one before.
Do you know if the light blue colour is correct - I've seen reported that it was originally a ''Steel grey'
Thanks
Rob
jim3000s said:
Corbeau did seats with metal eyelets like this, and still do.
Hope this helps.
Jim
they do, but those look a bit different, those gt40 seats look nice too, to many nice classic seats.Hope this helps.
Jim
http://www.sportseats4u.co.uk/historic-retro-class...
GTRene said:
650-KTF grantura mk2a
I went to view this car its a MK1 that was involved in a accident decades ago and the owner repaired it using a MK2 rearRegistration: 650 KTF
Chassis Number: 7/FS/112
Engine Number: 109E650
Odometer reading: 36,600
650 KTF’s history is fascinating and is on the market for the first time in 40 years, having been purchased from the estate of the late owner. Luckily he wrote down its complete story in a 26 page document that resides within the history file. He acquired the car in 1971 as a rolling chassis, minus engine, and separate damaged body. It had been bought in Blackpool by a friend who had an accident near Perth on the way home, badly damaging the rear bodywork and bonnet. It was repaired with a slightly later back half, which explains the detail differences to the MkI, as can be seen on the car today. The Grantura was moved from home to home over the next fifteen years with sporadic restoration work being carried out. Then the owner resolved to complete it after passing his 40th birthday, commenting, “If I don’t finish it soon I won’t be able to get in it!”
There are detailed notes on the restoration, which included fitting a rebuilt Ford 1340cc pre-crossflow engine of the type used on the Grantura Mk. IIa. This was one of several engine options available to Grantura owners over the years and a huge improvement on the Ford side valve it would have had originally. One of the most exciting parts of the car is its unmolested interior, including the original TVR bonnet badge and the Grantura steering wheel; these wheels are very rare items indeed!
As the car had been laid up for some time, the vendor proceeded to re-commission it with works that involved a carburettor strip and clean and complete brake overhaul. It needed just a rear wheel bearing and adjustment of the brake balance to pass the MoT test and it ran sweetly after a full service. The chassis appears to be in excellent condition and the wire wheels are very good and shod with a matching set of good Firestone tyres. The paintwork is now showing its age with a number of cracks and chips to be found. The vendor has seriously considered repainting it but has decided to leave that decision to the new owner. This TVR is also offered with a genuine Mk.I Grantura rear body tub, so it could be returned to full 1958/9 specification if desired.
The doors are tiny, so getting in is for the slim and agile and headroom is very limited. Once in it is a very snug and pleasant environment, with excellent grip from those period 1950′s bucket seats. Performance is lively and the gearbox has a lovely mechanical short throw, while the massive 11″ drum brakes – from the Healey 100-6 – have no trouble stopping such a light car. The steering is direct and precise and the front suspension is as firm as all the books say – one of the reasons the Grantura was (and remains) so popular for competition work.
Today at the Irish Classic Car show at the RDS haven't been there for years many a happy visit there as a child for the Horse show one of the highlights of the year there I don't think they had a Classic car show back then well done to the Irish TVRCC for a great balanced display
Andrew
Andrew
alphaone said:
GTRene said:
650-KTF grantura mk2a
I went to view this car its a MK1 that was involved in a accident decades ago and the owner repaired it using a MK2 rearRegistration: 650 KTF
Chassis Number: 7/FS/112
Engine Number: 109E650
Odometer reading: 36,600
650 KTF’s history is fascinating and is on the market for the first time in 40 years, having been purchased from the estate of the late owner. Luckily he wrote down its complete story in a 26 page document that resides within the history file. He acquired the car in 1971 as a rolling chassis, minus engine, and separate damaged body. It had been bought in Blackpool by a friend who had an accident near Perth on the way home, badly damaging the rear bodywork and bonnet. It was repaired with a slightly later back half, which explains the detail differences to the MkI, as can be seen on the car today. The Grantura was moved from home to home over the next fifteen years with sporadic restoration work being carried out. Then the owner resolved to complete it after passing his 40th birthday, commenting, “If I don’t finish it soon I won’t be able to get in it!”
There are detailed notes on the restoration, which included fitting a rebuilt Ford 1340cc pre-crossflow engine of the type used on the Grantura Mk. IIa. This was one of several engine options available to Grantura owners over the years and a huge improvement on the Ford side valve it would have had originally. One of the most exciting parts of the car is its unmolested interior, including the original TVR bonnet badge and the Grantura steering wheel; these wheels are very rare items indeed!
As the car had been laid up for some time, the vendor proceeded to re-commission it with works that involved a carburettor strip and clean and complete brake overhaul. It needed just a rear wheel bearing and adjustment of the brake balance to pass the MoT test and it ran sweetly after a full service. The chassis appears to be in excellent condition and the wire wheels are very good and shod with a matching set of good Firestone tyres. The paintwork is now showing its age with a number of cracks and chips to be found. The vendor has seriously considered repainting it but has decided to leave that decision to the new owner. This TVR is also offered with a genuine Mk.I Grantura rear body tub, so it could be returned to full 1958/9 specification if desired.
The doors are tiny, so getting in is for the slim and agile and headroom is very limited. Once in it is a very snug and pleasant environment, with excellent grip from those period 1950?s bucket seats. Performance is lively and the gearbox has a lovely mechanical short throw, while the massive 11? drum brakes – from the Healey 100-6 – have no trouble stopping such a light car. The steering is direct and precise and the front suspension is as firm as all the books say – one of the reasons the Grantura was (and remains) so popular for competition work.
It was for sale down in Wichester at the time I recognise the advert at the time I thought it a little rich at 15k how wrong I was
Andrew
Andrew Gray said:
That's one car either of us should of bought at the time John
It was for sale down in Wichester at the time I recognise the advert at the time I thought it a little rich at 15k how wrong I was
Andrew
You are correct we should have had that one, last time I saw it the new owner had filled the gap in the bonnet and moved the front indicators and thought he had improved it. I'm sure it will be up for sale again at some pointIt was for sale down in Wichester at the time I recognise the advert at the time I thought it a little rich at 15k how wrong I was
Andrew
I have often wondered whether this was true. It doesn't make economic sense for such a fledgling company to get a custom wheel made for it. Makes sense to use a re badged 3rd party product, but the one in your pic isn't the same as the granny one HG. Three horizontal spokes per side in the granny one. Have you seen others like this?
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