Craig's new toy

Hi Guys , been a long time reader but thought it time to join in with a couple of pics of my new toy, these were taken today , after the weekend I hope to add a few of the cleaned up version
 
I believe it to be a genuine 79 rally pack in factory colour , has been off the road for 10 years 
 
Came with a heap of spares and heaps of new parts such as rubbers , carpets etc
 
Has brand new completely retrimmed RS front and rear seats which will be going into my RS .This 1 being returned to std factory look , I already have a perfect set of retrimmed perforated buckets for the front , floor brackets also on their way to be fitted
 
Only downside is a defect notice for several small things , this will create a heap of work to return the car to std but its a great starting point
 
Painted 4 or so years ago , has 14 inch globes and sounds great , purchased as a non runner but it only took me 5 minutes to get it going with a battery , fuel in the carb and a few turns , drove it home on a trade plate and now ready for some work
 
Looking for a stock exhaust and perforated rear seat if anyone in SA / other areas can assist , just for starters
 
Cheers Craig

Great project. What a bonus having the RS seats in it.

Hi Sundowner / Ratta tat tat ,  the lad I purchased from has owned for at least 8 or 9 years but yes the previous owners name was Dom
 
Love to know any history you have
 
The last owner has done a heap of work to it but my plans are to remove the defect by going back to original then once rego'd to make some suttle changes
 
One of the main reasons for purchase is a near enough brand new fully retrimmed set of RS seats that I am going to fit to my RS so they were a real bonus
 
Hope to work on the car tomorrow to clean it up and post a few more pics
 
Cheers Craig
 

OK, thanks , I will ask Rhys when I get a chance
Cheers for the message and interest
 
Craig
 
 

Nice score, that, an RS and do I spy an XW GT in the shed also?

G'Day Craig, been interstate and only just found this thread. 
 
Yes its my mates old car. I knew the owner before Dom also and talked Dom into buying it from him ;-)
I wish I bought it from Dom instead of Ben but thats hindsight for you as the $'s that swapped hands for it back then was chicken feed.
 
Some good times were had in that car. It was defected when two fellas from school crashed and passed away near Doms house, police defected it whilst Dom drove past the crash site one morning after it happened. It was very loud though. I could easily hear it coming from half a km away. It was also quite low in the rear when air shocks were let down.
 
I'm still in touch with Bens older brother (also from school) so I've kept tabs on the car. I went and looked at it a year or so ago with the intention of finishing it off but it never eventuated.
 
Goodluck with the defect and bringing it back to it former glory, I'm looking forward to seeing it back on the road.
 
Cheers,
Rhys

Hi Guys
 
Thought I would add a bit to the story
 
Spent a heap of time sourcing bits with the help of many forum members so cheers again to hose who have helped out
 
I have fitted a standard exhaust
 
Removed lowered springs and lowering blocks in favor for a std set of 2 litre from my RS
 
Removed the interior back to the bare shell and sprayed the dash black
 
Painted / fitted mirrors and new window strips
 
Removed the alarm ( was driving me nuts ! )
 
Replaced the faulty brake master
 
Prepped the floors for the new seat brackets ( previously removed for RS seats )
 
Repaired the dash and started on door trim , seat etc spraying ( vinyl spray )
 
Plus a heap of other bits which have taken a few days !
 
Anyway its on the way , 
 
Cheers Craig