Skrapz Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Hey guys, earlier this morning I got my hands on a EP82 GT Turbo, My dad was at the local scrap yard and stumbled across this beauty and has now sold it on to me for a quick drink It's been registered as scrapped so can't go back on the road (I think) so I'm just weighing up my options atm. Put a new battery on it and it fired straight up. It runs and drives absolutely fine, No idea to why it was weighed in. So far, the only mods I can confirm are HKS Turbo timerHKS Blow off valveGreddy Boost gaugeSamco (?) pipes everywhereLonglife exhuast sytem (Not sure if full system or cat back)Apexi filterRota GT3s in good conditionMomo Steering wheel Haven't checked the underneath yet or the suspension, will do that tomorrow. The car it's self isn't in the greatest condtion body wise, but hoping a quick polish will help its looks No idea on what power it's running, feels a lot faster than the claimed 130hp Here's a few pictures, not the prettiest thing but I don't care for the price I paid Quote
Laurenbell200 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Welcome to the forum.I agree with a polish should come up nicely, also you should be able to get her back on the road, make a few calls to the dvla and see what the process is. You can obviously prove that it hasn't been scrapped and that it's still a working vehicle.You couldn't possibly do me a favour could you, when you look underneath could you do a quick measure of the wishbone bolt to bolt? I have put up a post a few days ago but no luck as of yet, plus if you're already under there it would be greatly appreciated Quote
mart1 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) What a great find how dare they scrap a gt, possibly stolen & recovered job or the cops took it off the road no car tax or insurance.once the Certificate of Destruction is issued the car cannot go back on the road with that chassis number from what I can find. Edited October 11, 2015 by mart1 Quote
jimmymac101 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Welcome along buddy, nice to see a saved GT but what on earth would process someone to scrap it in that condition! Even if you can't get on the road your quids in on parts but fingers crossed you can! James Quote
Skrapz Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 I'm not too fussed about it not going back on the road, could be use to someone as a dedicated track car? I'll see if i remember to get your measurements laurenbell200 Quote
Laurenbell200 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I'm not too fussed about it not going back on the road, could be use to someone as a dedicated track car? I'll see if i remember to get your measurements laurenbell200Thanks Lauren Quote
Calum122 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 I have seen people get vehicles on the road after they have been scrapped. Even with a certificate of destruction. It is a long process but is worthwhile for a classic. If it is structually sound then it is worth doing. Nice find lol Quote
Smiler258 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Oh my god that's wicked!!! If only I could find one like that near me lol Quote
Skrapz Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 Have her a quick clean today and she looks much better, I also think I may have an LSD, will be doing tests tomorrow! Sorry Lauren, didn't get a chance to get under her today Quote
jimmymac101 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 You need to find the old owner and tell him/her there an idiot really does look clean! James Quote
Skrapz Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) I've thought about going and asking the owner why they scrapped it, but if it's a case of the owner dying I feel like it'd be a bit disrespectful Edited October 11, 2015 by Skrapz Quote
jimmymac101 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 I've thought about going and asking the owner why they scrapped it, but if it's a case of the owner dying I feel like it'd be a bit disrespectfulI can see where your coming from but even if I was grieving I wouldn't scrap a car in that condition. I'm assuming you have the V5 ? Find the address off that and send them a letter! Very old school but effective:D James Quote
funny onion Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Awesome find! credit to you maybe just pick up a rolling shell and reshell everything into that? The lad who i share my lock up with scraps cars etc and buys loads of cars that he intends to do up then ends up scrapping them. from his experiences, once a chassis number has been declared as scrapped there's no going back. Quote
Laurenbell200 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 No problem at all It is crazy to think that someone has scrapped it, but there could be a number of reasons for it. I think maybe the writing a letter would be a good idea just to find out why lol Quote
Skrapz Posted October 12, 2015 Author Posted October 12, 2015 Yes I have the V5, I'm thinking of making it kanjo style track car Quote
Westley Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Would you be willing to part with the front and rear seats if you was to make this into a track toy? Edited October 13, 2015 by Westley Quote
Skrapz Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 I've sold the fronts, have the rears though? Quote
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