Bought a Feb 1980 BGT.....Vermillion Red in colour

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Ian Smith
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Re: Bought a Feb 1980 BGT.....Vermillion Red in colour

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So............

Could be up for MOT this week, think all MOT things are sorted.

Door locks still a pain, but can now lock passenger door from inside.

Polishing next! And i've decided it is Carmine Red - I'm a bit colour blind
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Ian
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Ian Smith
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Re: Bought a Feb 1980 BGT.....Vermillion Red in colour

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Well not too bad
Failed MOT on NSR brake binding (handbrake) and excessive play in front wheel bearings.
Might be fixed/Passed tomorrow........
Now to get the TR7 V8 running properly and mot'd...........projects!
1980 MGB GT Manual/OD
1973 Triumph Stag Manual/OD
1981 Triumph TR7 V8 Manual (Trackday car)
2008 Skoda Octavia VRS TDi Estate with 200+BHP Bluefin Remap - now does over 50 mpg!!
2006 BMW R1200GS
1980s Dawes Galaxy and matching Tandem
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Ian Smith
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Location: South Warwickshire

Re: Bought a Feb 1980 BGT.....Vermillion Red in colour

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Passed MOT just needed new rear brake cylinders and a new NSF wheel bearing.

Running fine if a little tricky to start sometimes.

Result methinks......
1980 MGB GT Manual/OD
1973 Triumph Stag Manual/OD
1981 Triumph TR7 V8 Manual (Trackday car)
2008 Skoda Octavia VRS TDi Estate with 200+BHP Bluefin Remap - now does over 50 mpg!!
2006 BMW R1200GS
1980s Dawes Galaxy and matching Tandem
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