DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
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OK - I kept this off as I wasn't anywhere near approaching the build. BUT - circumstances have changed so I'll be over to pick up this asap. As bought: (now sitting with SOC)  as I loved the look of this and it was DIRT CHEAP (always a plus!)  rear needs a little work  and interior (bucket included) is ready for anything I want to throw at it  The included wheels will look right at home   So - search was on for a donor (a long time looking and deciding) Found this for not many pennies   as it was to be a track toy for someone who lost interest   nad it looked a bot grotty from standing   but nothing too major found so far (famous last words) - idea was to thrash the ar*e off it test drive it a little to make sure this  is in good enough condition and the MANUAL BOX doesn't hold any horrors.  Need I say more?  Don't expect a rush on updates until I go get it back from SOC. This is the winter build to go on the back of 'the bus' so I'm kitted out for all occassions for next season. Luckily Dave is doing the bus or I'd be on it until Beelzebub ice skated to work! Cheers John |
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Looking forward to this one, the GT6 looks mean as fook!  |
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Proper cool tracktoy!
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Current:
1983 Volkswagen 1200 Mexico
2021 Kia Niro Hybrid
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Former:
1989 Volkswagen Jetta
1990 Volkswagen Golf Madison
1996 Volkswagen Golf Wagon Happy Hour
2006 Fiat Panda 100HP
2006 Toyota Avensis Wagon
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very cool track toy. lucky you!
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nugget
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Some weapon! Is there an engine in it now? Are those Compomotive CX's? What width are they?
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I love that Trump, looks so mean! Gonna be such a cool weapon with that engine... fantastic!
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Lots of potential for future upgrades with the VG/VQ series Nissan motors too.
So Oldbus is working on your new oldbus while you concentrate on this, yes?
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So Oldbus is working on your new oldbus while you concentrate on this, yes? oldbus is working on his new old bus whilst looking for a new old bus..sounds about right ;D |
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Will be watching this one unfold.
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Oooooof REALLY looking forward to this build..
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'A52's Fastest steak eater 2010'
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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
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Aug 10, 2009 13:43:48 GMT
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Thanks for the interest - already cleaning up and going over the Nissan. It'll be tested in anger at the gathering this week. Got an intercooler meeting me there from ChrisPF - but need to sort fitting etc... so probably have to wait.
It runs great and scared the sh*t outta me on the private test track I used the other night
GT6 - no engine or running gear in the front at all. That's why I bought a complete donor. A full on exchange will be done over the 5 winter months. I'll slot in the engine/box and work on front cross-member issues from there (god knows how but it'll go).
Keeping it single donor I hope to make it easier when repairs etc... come later - and as said - these engines can be upped a bit once I get used to the lighter chassis it'll be in.
Parts are being acquired.... hopefully making the actual build a little smoother. We'll see.
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Ether
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Aug 10, 2009 13:46:23 GMT
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Superb stuff. The car looks hella-evil.
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3L Turbo GT6. Love it!
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Remade In Australia
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If they fit VW's those wheels would be worth about "seventy million pounds" on Edition38, lol.
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Glad to see you getting back to this - been my screen-saver for a good while! I love the shape of that GT6, only wish mine was as butch!!!!
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Colonelk
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Aug 11, 2009 10:37:54 GMT
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them 12v nissan v6s are supposed to be infinitely tougher than the 24v ones tooo. Remember this car from when you first posted it up...... awesomely evil piece of kit!
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Aug 17, 2009 12:14:53 GMT
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the donor engine in action ;D thats gonna be fun in the GT6  ;D |
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Aug 17, 2009 12:31:46 GMT
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You really have to have faith in your helmet when your head sticks out of the Targa roof.  |
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PhoenixCapri
West Midlands
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Club RR Member Number: 91
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Aug 17, 2009 18:14:04 GMT
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Now I've seen the donor in action I can't wait to see the GT6 done! I feel a competition coming on next Gathering ;D |
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DutyFreeSaviour
Europe
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Feb 17, 2010 22:57:15 GMT
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OK - FINALLY - an update! Returned Home and inspected by the canine approval squad  and immediately chucked in the corner under cover  The lack of attention means first glances weren't favourable  No idea how old the contents of this were - but it had to go  and I moved inside (not as easy as it sounds, I went through the transmission tunnel and got to grips with the footwells  Pass Side  and stripped the paint from the outer bulkhead - home of horrendous 'racing repairs'  a few seconds with a sawzall  Drivers footwell wasn't pretty  so it had to go  and the floorpan along the front edge too  leaving a nice gap I'll be filling with the help of a factory inner sill (too complicated for me) and a few bits I may be able to tackle myself without making a complete co*k of it! Battery tray and other 'bits' services were no longer required  Tunnel is all OK  but I'll also be using ready made bracketing as it'll be a pain in the ass to make and I'll be replacing a LOT of the chassis...... damn it!   so a lot of work over the coming months as I get it ready for RR10 I'll have more time for this soon as the Trump just needs clutch and brakes bled - THAT'S RIGHT - IT'S RUNNING!!!!! HA HA - other thread will be updated too |
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