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[andy.gte.400]

hi guys. recently i have got my dads sprint mante gte exclusive which he has had for 20 years. he was the second owner and gradually modified it to super modified spec. but then he stop competing been dry stored for the last 1o years or so. now my task is to get it back on the road!!! here is a few pics...






its set up for redtop engine, got a volvo axle and need a type 9 box,

will be getting it uncovered soon to start seam welding. already ha a cage in. will post more pics soon!!!







also got this lot for sale....

Edited by andy.gte.400, 22 January 2012 - 10:15 PM.

[johno]

WoW...  she had lots of love over the years!! be nice to see you both at billings this year have you much to do for an m.o.t?

[andy.gte.400]

erm yeah quite lol a bit all it is at tho moment is a bare shell. going to start preping it for seam welding then painting it all over. may be on the road for next year   .

in search of a red top and type 9 gear box to get it running for now.

[andy.gte.400]

unwrapped it this weekend. actually made a start!



i spent 5 hours preparing the axle ready for painting.



using a volve 740 rear axle as the are quite heavy duty. i have found a LSD for £750 for it (but that can wait for a bit!)