Chris Wilson Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 No problem Sir, bring it to Finland and we can work magic. Bring your chequebook though..... http://www.mat.fi/gallery/61 Nice! You'd think it was a minter at first, looks can be deceiving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What a mess looks like its been horribly bodged at some point. Fair play to the new owners for sinking a small fortune into it, but there's so much new material that it can't really be considered a restoration imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Photos 376 / 377. My favourite subject. Note how the turbo and wastegate are NOT just hung off the tubular manifold, each have their own proper supports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 What a mess looks like its been horribly bodged at some point. Fair play to the new owners for sinking a small fortune into it, but there's so much new material that it can't really be considered a restoration imo. Toyota Team Middle East. Even the camels get rebuilt and turbocharged over there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Yeah, but can you fit 20" Rotas on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 You know what must have been the very best part of doing that restoration? Writing out the BILL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What a wonderful transformation, thanks for sharing that. I really enjoyed going through those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Impressive fabrication work for the resoration. My favourite part was the inch of bodyfiller on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxns7 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 You know what must have been the very best part of doing that restoration? Writing out the BILL!!!! Actually I wonder, don't they have some kind of all inclusive monthly rate? I know Porsche classic centres work that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 That's a serious build. Did they actually keep any of the original chassis or was it just used for modelling? Fantastic set of pics. My guess is the guy can afford it without too much of a dent in his wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 What a magnificent case of beautification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 My god thats blinding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 WOW, filler central on the roof. bet the guy wished he scrapped it when he got the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 I would guess he bought a clapped out show car, perhaps unwittingly, who knows? Probably been rolled down a mountain a few times. You see a few F1 rolling chassis for sale that look fabulous but have serious "issues". Usually banged up race cars turned into sponsor show cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 I thought it was him that raced it years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanya Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 That's no restoration... That's building a new car! So that's how Chinese are copying all the cars ))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsey Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Just been through the archive from start to finish. Incredible is the only word I can think of to explain that level of restoration. Really enjoyed following the progress, and what a great piece of work detailing and ordering the archive too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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