Dear all
A year ago my wife passed away. We had a Gt6 and was with us for 8 years. I lost all interest and put it away for a year. Well, I'm back in the real world again and trailered it to my new home a few weeks ago.
With a little TLC and a fair bit of cash I've got it back on the road. A years storage had led to siezed brakes and carbs - but all sorted now.
I know I will be condemned for fitting a NOS set of Strombergs (identical to originals) - but to be honest - they are working very very well.
It flew through the test and I'm getting good feedback from all and sundry on the condition of the car - good compression, sound chassis and body etc. Its an early '73 with non-rotoflex as was the way back then when BL were just using up parts etc.
I just *love* it again!
Now I'm driving it again I'm like a kid with rediscovered favourite toy. So fast - so much grunt. It has the semi-sport exhaust and I love the sound,
*but* I want more.I want to keep it road legal - but would like to really get a good combination of the best performance possible with a good comfortable ride. I know some compromises will be needed here.
It's mainly the engine I'd like more from - so I'd like any suggestions on efficiency/power improvements - better coil/oil cooler/anything you have found/heard does the trick. I'm running on Super Plus unleaded + Millers VSP
- anyone found a better combo (I occasionally splash out on very expensive real 4 star leaded from the petrol Station in Castleton, Derbyshire - seems to quieten car a bit).
Also would like to keep good feel of suspension, but maybe stiffen up a bit, whilst not making it rattly and unsuitable for long drives. Any recommendations?
Finally this semi-sport exhaust is getting rusty - anyone know if a good stainless version is available?
Nope - that wasn't finally - I need recommendations of anyone in or near the South Yorkshire area willing to give me a good price for a respray - don't need to be professional - happy to let a fellow enthusiast to do the work. Its not rusty and is actually in primer from my pre-wife's illness period of when I was doing restoration. I just don't have time or premises to spray it. I have 5 litres of Celly (far too much) but reckon 2 pack would be a better way to go. Mimosa Yellow.
OK folks - hope to hear from you! Best regards Tony