Author Topic: Virtually finished GTR. (Read 26917 times)

ziggy stardust · « **on:** March 19, 2015, 05:47:11 PM »

The GTR was brought out of the garage today to take advantage of a lovely spring afternoon to take a few photos of my virtually finished restoration. Still predicted to fall to minus 1C tonight but if the sun shines it can be surprisingly warm.

And if the warm weather continues I'll be setting the carbs up, or trying to as both leaked last time.

Z

slawsonb · « **Reply #1 on:** March 19, 2015, 06:03:55 PM »

Looks darn good (ver 2). Nice job Z.
...bert

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2015, 05:08:33 AM »

Thanks Bert, version 2 is just as good as my first version but the detail can't be seen in the photos posted possibly because of the strong low sun and shadows. Will add more photos later.

Hope our readers have been following the V2 restoration in the gallery, not as detailed as V1 as there is no point in repeating things.

http://bridgestonemotorcycleparts.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=128;u=1350

Z

BRT-GTR · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2015, 07:15:42 AM »

Great resto job Z, that's another one back on the road.
Couple of queries, I'm well out of touch with m/c tyres these days, which have you used. Will we see the bike (and you, of course) at Stafford later this year.
Brian

Mopar392 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2015, 09:50:58 AM »

Nice Job Lee, Sweet, what year is the Range Rover, cool as well.
Take Care...Lee

steve · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2015, 10:13:59 AM »

Fantastic job Lee...pictures like that do a great job of spurring you on to finish a project!

Steve

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2015, 01:28:06 PM »

Brian, I chose Avon tyres for both GTRs (F 3.25 X 19 Speedmaster, R 3.50 X 19 Safety mileage) as they are period for the bike, sadly Bridgestone tyres are not available in that rim size. Colin went for a more modern tyre for knee down riding round the Scottish highlands.
Yes we hope to be at Stafford in October showing the bike.

Lee, the Range Rover Evoque Dynamic (to give it it's full name) was registered in 2012. I bought it after having to abandon my Volvo C30 T5 a few times by the road in snowy conditions, it's not snowed since but it's a pleasure to drive.

Steve, the warmer weather helps mostly I find.

Z

rwgibbon · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2015, 08:19:19 PM »

Great looking 350!

You have a winner.

Colin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:07:14 AM »

Very nice ziggy, another success by the looks of it, hoping to have mine completed within the next few days too

Colin.

BRT-GTR · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2015, 09:02:54 AM »

Z,
Thanks for tyre info, sure I used those back in the day, good to know they are still available, they are period. See you at Stafford, fingers crossed with the judges this time.!!.

I can relate to your 'warmer weather' comment, sign we're getting older I'm afraid although a heated workshop would help in my case.

Colin, Nearly there, what tyres have you used, they do look more rideable, might use those on my everyday rider.
Brian.

slawsonb · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2015, 12:38:31 PM »

Brian, I have the opposite problem (cooling the workshop). Here in the Southwest evaporative coolers are very effective for all but a couple of months a year (our monsoon). So I may buy a portable unit to use when the mercury indicates >100 deg F.

...bert

paul · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2015, 04:07:26 PM »

Stunning. Great restoration

Colin · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2015, 05:03:44 PM »

I have Avon tyres on Brian.
Colin.

Harry · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:27:25 PM »

Great job Z. You'll have to come across the pond and restore mine as well as yours. Harry

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #14 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:54:30 AM »

No problem Harry, just send me $1,000,000 (non refundable) and I'll be with you as soon as possible.

Z

slawsonb · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2015, 12:58:35 PM »

Iexpected you to be more expensive!...lol

...bert

ziggy stardust · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:21:37 PM »

I forgot to add the tax @ 20%

Z

Mopar392 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 22, 2015, 01:52:36 PM »

Was thinking along the same lines Bert...Too cheap z
Lee

Harry · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2015, 02:25:56 PM »

Sorry, Z but I need the money for the rebuild. Good luck in the carb. area. I had trouble with mine too but the forum sure helped a lot. A great group of guys. Harry

hardy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2015, 06:20:35 PM »

Looks really nice. The mufflers came up really nice!

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