1147cc Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Just a few pics of my GTR5 build for those who havent seen it. its a true TR4 solid axle car with a 2.0 GT6 engine and GT6 mk3 roof welded to it. I couldnt have a "GT" with just a 4 cylinder. had a TR6 4spd in it until now... the layshaft needle bearing turned into dust. Installing a Toyota W58 5spd in it now. I moved the whole engine assembly back into the firewall for a better balance and make more room for my future A/C setup. so the 5spd mount and driveshaft are all custom. I had converted to a 6 center handbrake as I thought I would end up cutting out the 4 handbrake handle hole in the floor for the custom TR3 metal trans cover but now Ill prob go back to the stock 4 handbrake setup as the driveshaft will prob be too high for the DS tunnel. prob cut and make a new one next week for that once I get my driveshaft slip setup in place. GT6 engine is all stock as I can tell. running HS6 on it now; plan to install HSR40s and a S2 cam at some point. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 Some classy fab work there. watching with interest. Surprising how well the combined shape works! Is that an HVDA W58 fitting kit? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1147cc Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 yeah; its an early HDVA I think. it doesnt have his mark and it has the cross rod and fork setup. unless it one from New Zealand? heres a few vids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hunt Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Blimey the AutoX looks more like a memory test than a driving test! Love the looks of the GTR5 btw. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1147cc Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 Thanks. its still a work in progress. need to lift it back up a bit after lowering it too much. and leaving it rough until I get my other projects finished. still have my spit and acclaim to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 21 hours ago, 1147cc said: think. it doesnt have his mark and it has the cross rod and fork setup. Bit of research suggests it’s probably an “Eaglegate” kit which I haven’t come across before. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiTurbo228 Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Old(ish) thread, but man that roof works well with the rest of the TR4 shape. With a name like 'GTR5' are you tempted to go for 5-cylinder as well? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65redspit Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 She is going to look absolutely stunning when she’s finished - wowzer !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve AKA vitessesteve Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 This car has its own Facebook presence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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