Purchased through Gilltraps Southport - Dec 1990). Previous owner NSW retiree. In original RHD condition - Red with Red/White piping trim - 48 spoke wheels - no overdrive - no rust, good body & chassis. Some restoration work carried out by previous owner (included replacement sills). Since fully restored by Cuffe's over 2 years.
Restoration involved:
- replaced gbox with TR6 "A" type overdrive
- chassis & susp blasted, zinc & powder coated
- engine rebld : +40 thou 86 mm AE pistons - new liners
- fully balanced, new rockers & shaft
- rebuilt suspension + urethane bushes, new vert links (x rayed) & stub axles & trunnions - sway bars
- rebuilt steering box & braking system + VH44 booster
- new wiring loom, radiator core, rubbers, upholstery, carpets & mats
- 60 spoke Dayton chrome w/wheels
- alloy & wood wheel, burl dash & console
- fitted with centre console between dash and floor mounting (as above).
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