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Bought sight unseen in Melb. It's a genuine GTS 1974 Coupe.
Unfortunately the Statesman front that I was told was on the front.
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
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First job was to unload the car (took a whole day). Then clean it up to see what I had got myself into.
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 728
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Dropped the 253 in and bolted everything up to see what (if anything) was missing. Neither engine was totally complete :-(, but
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 770
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This is the engine that will go into the Coupe
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 866
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Engine is an extensively modified 308, Supra gearbox, competition ceramic button clutch (real pig for general road use) LSD 3.08
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 831
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Well, that's life....Holden dragging a ford behind.
Trip to Bairnesdale in Victoria to race prep my sons speedway car, and be h
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 932
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First "suprise". The quarterpanel didn't seem right profile around the rear bumper area....sanded back with wet &
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 762
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First job was to "stop the rot", by sanding back roof and quarter window channel to bare metal, then apply POR protect
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 722
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Drivers side is in better condition, but still gets the POR treatment.
Doors are in brilliant condition for age...no rust holes
Date: 11/08/03
Owner: Bruce Trappes (Taz2)
Views: 692
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