Newby alert... Orig S1 R5GTT

[tall_enough]

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Hi All

I have a 1986 Series 1 R5GTT, pretty much entirely original. Turbo boost never tweaked etc. Have owned since 1990, much loved but shamefully neglected in last 10 yrs. Bristol/Bath area.

Just put first post "no coolant flow to exp tank from turbo?" in "General Chat" rather than "tech" - doh!

[Brigsy]

Welcome to the club mate, get some pics up

[chris]

Welcome mate anything you need just ask

[TopCat]

Welcome fella. Any pics? Be nice to see a unmolested phase 1

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

wellcome along andrew, your a local....OHHHHHH R`...
anythin i can help with, just yell, i too have a phase 1 and a few other 5`s..
Just maybe its time us west country lot tried to get a regular meet at a pub or something me reckons......, ps , pics please.

[Hammer]

Welcome mate. I'm also knew to the site...look forward to chatting with you

[Tony Walker]

Welcome sounds intrigueing get some pics up

[tall_enough]

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Many thanks for warm welcome everyone.

Couple of pix in my album now.

Apart from engine tlc, main external prob is bent doors due to charming burglars in London years back. Wheels could do with a redo and paint a T-cut, of course... But then, I quite like it untouched.

[Tony Walker]

Looks great, do love the ph1 unpainted bumpers

[tall_enough]

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Thanks, but I wish I'd kept it as well as this one... Check out this beauty!

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=1118201

[Slammed 66]

Welcome.

For what it's worth I think your car looks just right as it is! If that was mine I wouldn't refurb the wheels or treat the kit. It just looks great. A real survivor.

Just enjoy using it

Ross

[WASTEGATE]

Love it!! and welcome

[Kris M]

Saw this the other day. They must be out there !!

http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/simoit/6960189395/

[gtmatt]

welcome

[Red October]

Welcome and good luck with your problems!

[Goobie]

Welcome to the club.

[tall_enough]

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Many thanks again for the warm welcome everyone. Will report back on progress in due course...

[tall_enough]

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OK and the news is... sadly I've realised I'm not getting enough time to spent sorting the car so I need to sell so someone else can take care of it.

Update

• coolant is now circulating, though may need more cleaning out for full cooling efficiency
• boot lid hinge partially seized, which has caused some damage to at least one of the hinges
• otherwise as before
• only 2 owners ever - I've owned since 1990!
• 60,500 miles only
• plenty frayed around the edges, but -
• an almost entirely original Phase 1 R5. Could be (re)turned into something rather special

I will be posting it for sale - but let me know if anyone is interested. I only want to sell it to someone who is going to restore it in its original spirit...

Andrew

[B18ftMOJO5]

welcome to the club Andrew, lovely car you should pop along to the french Car Show at castle combe in June, im sure you would find a suitable new owner there from the people on this club. love a phase1.