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    donor car thoughts

    i'm looking for a gt donor and this seems like a cheap example, anyone want to tell me it's terrible etc? hopefully noone says it's dying and i'll try and get it

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1111447110...84.m1423.l2649

    and sorry if it's been discussed previously, i did look for it in here but i didn't see a thread relating to it..

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    He doesn't seem to know much about it...

    But as long as the price is right, I'd say its fit for the job.

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    depends what you need. that one the shells mullered so have you got a decent shell.

    i'll have the S plate GT3 breaker available soon. its had all the welding done and could stop short to keep it a rolling shell.
    it had a fresh MOT last month with many new parts. ideal for a donor. broom yellow. no front bumper. as ive broken the car you probably know whats missing but if you want a decent shell that wont make any odds...........PM me unless ive got the wrong end of the stick.

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    Well as he needs a "donor car" its likely his shell is ok!

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    Yeah I've got an M reg 55 with an immaculate shell structurally (as far as I've dug into it..)
    But I'm not that naive so when I get to stripping the two I'll probably find some rust no doubt!
    I'm more interested in mechanical side of things as the current engine (#3) is tappy and smokey and generally turd, so I think it's about time I make a stupid decision and go GT. well I guess I'll have to go have a look, not far from me so this is looking like my best bet at the moment.
    Cheers for the input lads, always appreciated!

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    how much you guy think it would cost to put this GT back to road worthy ness ??

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    £300 ish if its just sills and can weld or know somebody who can.

    More if more needs doing.

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    you need to dig a bit deeper before keeping that 55 shell. check up inside the rear arches where they join the inner panels. around the rear of the front wings, all around the back end including from the inside . lift the back seats up. ideal remove rear trims and look inside including seat belt mounting points.

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    my mk1 sporting was like this didnt realize until id done all me work to the car still repaired and it didnt cost me a penny

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    Well bidding ends today, so we'll see who gets it! Good luck ladies!

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