1980 Mk2 Granada estate ( pre-facelift )

[mongchop]

Hi all been lurking as a visitor for a while so decided to show off my new addition. She's a 1980 pre-facelift granny, 2.8gl auto. Currently work in progress I've had the sills replaced and have got her running right all barring a new battery. It started life in graphite grey and depending on what panel you're looking at still is!
The work required is mainly cosmetic - plenty of dents and small rust patches but the main body is one of the most solid ones I've seen. Interior is pretty spotless you wouldn't think it's had 33 years of use!
Will update as it goes but it's by no means a short term project and with any luck be under my ownership for many years to come.

[grifterkid]

We really need to see some pictures of this...!!!

A Granada is now a rare beast but a pre-facelift Mk2 estate...?! That is rarer than rare!

Are your plans to just restore it back to factory spec' or do you have any 'special' elements planned for the old beast...?!

I will be keeping a close eye on this project that's for sure...

[mongchop]

Glad it isn't just me that considers it a rarity!
I am currently attempting to upload some photos but my iPad doesn't seem to be able to play ball!
To be honest I want to get it back to factory spec...with the addition of some mk1 steels to set it off.
Latest addition - a wheel clamp!

[grifterkid]

I certainly do consider these glorious old dinosaurs to be rare! The rate at which they are disappearing is not slowing down one jot...!!!

As a Granada owner myself I love seeing one getting rescued and restored and your plans sound right on the money sir...

Now get them ruddy pictures up...!!!

[mongchop]

For some reason can't upload pics so if anyone would be willing for me to email them then post them accordingly it would be most appreciated!

[grifterkid]

I've PM'd you sir so please do feel free to email me your pictures...

Failing that I am sure there is a 'How To' post on this forum somewhere with regards to uploading images...

[SmokeEm]

Can't wait to see pic's

[grifterkid]

And here is the glorious old dinosaur...!!!









Ruddy lovely that is...

[mongchop]

Big thanks to grifter for putting my pics up as my iPad is clearly useless!

First pic is pre-MOT, second is post with the new sills cut in and in stone chipped. Will be looking for an air filter too as she's running a little lean with all that air being sucked in!

[Granadaman72]

Lovely, liking that a lot!

[mongchop]

Thanks, it took me 5 years to find another pre-facelift after my previous one was stolen.
Got my grille badge through the post today so the front will actually look like its supposed to!
Slowly putting together a "to do" list which as I'm sure with another restoration seems to be getting longer rather than shorter as things get done!

[mongchop]

It's been a while but given the old girl a bit of a clean up, still a fair bit to do but she's lovely to look at!

[AB car pix]

Love that. Pre facelift in the best colour, perfection!

[grifterkid]

Oh YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES...!!!

[mongchop]

[grifterkid]

COOOOOOOOOORRRRRRR BLIMEY GUV...!!!

Keep that thing nice and safe now sir. Granada's are very, errrmmmmmmm, 'valuable' as it were!

[mongchop]

It's safe enough... I've taken various steps to ensure that it's as difficult as possible to remove!
Next job on the agenda is a full service - to be honest it just needs some tlc mechanically.....