G.T.6 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi Guys, well after my brief introduction the other day, as promised I have attached some pictures of my gt6 as she was the day I had her recovered onto my driveway looking in a very sad state indeed but I have an eye for potential and I do believe this little baby has plenty so I wasted no time in removing the tub from the chassis and giving her a thorough coat of looking at to figure out my plan of attack. The attack is strip chassis clean and galvanise then onto suspension/brakes and steering overhaul. Full engine/Trans strip,check rebuild then the icing on the cake thorough grit blast of the the body, repair all panel damage, acid dip, zinc cathodic protection and paint...... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 definite diamond in the rough. Before you tackle the floors and sills, be sure to brace the doors and put the tub securely back on the chassis, in order to keep everything lined up correctly.Good luck and keep us posted. I look forward to your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonnett Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I wonder if it might be best to put the body back onto the chassis and tackle the tub restoration first. I have come across many stalled restorations where the owners have put all their efforts into chassis and mechanics and run out of steam and funds before doing anything with the body which will be by far the most costly and time consuming part of the restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennygoodman Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Good luck with your restoration, in the end it will be well worth it as I can testify from personal experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.6 Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Chassis is well on its way to completion plenty of hours spent already, grinding, cutting, welding all good for the soul!! Here are a few progress piccies.....Interesting finish after the phosphoric acid applied.Home made replacement outrigger.Repaired bonnet hinge support section.Whole chassis given a good clean down to the metal after all repairs carried out.After a couple of coats of zinc galv primer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark E Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Bloody hell, you don't hang about do you ;DLooking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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