Hi All,
Details of my recent 16TS acquisition are -
Model # 1151
Fabrication # 401449 (oval plate also has 761 stamped at bottom)
Diamond plate (Chassis / VIN?) # 2931649
Year - 1976
Colour - Avocado (566 17012)
Engine # - TBA
Status - Unregistered since 2001 - No rust to speak of but generally a bit sad / neglected. Now a refurbish project. Not full restoration, but TLC / refurb plan in hand to get it to good driveable condition by middle 2017.
History - Originally purchased from Clark-Hill Motors, Pacific Hwy, North Gosford on 16/7/76 by a Mr & Mrs Garnsey. Sold to Mr & Mrs Langley of Inverell in 1979 from whom I purchased it 30/8/16. Appears to be original 172989 Klms as it has been sitting in their shed in Inverell since 2001. Still has the 2001 rego sticker. I had some concerns about possible head gasket failure however seems to have been only poor refilling of cooling system and failure to bleed air out giving issues. After a week of fiddling / filling / bleeding it looks to be resolved. Many thanks to those here who helped with suggestions on this issue. A new radiator cap and expansion tank cap are on the way from Holland (R16 Shop) as we speak. Compression check to come soon to confirm. Fingers crossed.
Some Pics.-
Pics 1 to 4 are at inspection. Pics 5 & 6 at home after a good 5 hours cleaning and a quick wash. Just loving it.!! :headbang: :headbang:
Details of my recent 16TS acquisition are -
Model # 1151
Fabrication # 401449 (oval plate also has 761 stamped at bottom)
Diamond plate (Chassis / VIN?) # 2931649
Year - 1976
Colour - Avocado (566 17012)
Engine # - TBA
Status - Unregistered since 2001 - No rust to speak of but generally a bit sad / neglected. Now a refurbish project. Not full restoration, but TLC / refurb plan in hand to get it to good driveable condition by middle 2017.
History - Originally purchased from Clark-Hill Motors, Pacific Hwy, North Gosford on 16/7/76 by a Mr & Mrs Garnsey. Sold to Mr & Mrs Langley of Inverell in 1979 from whom I purchased it 30/8/16. Appears to be original 172989 Klms as it has been sitting in their shed in Inverell since 2001. Still has the 2001 rego sticker. I had some concerns about possible head gasket failure however seems to have been only poor refilling of cooling system and failure to bleed air out giving issues. After a week of fiddling / filling / bleeding it looks to be resolved. Many thanks to those here who helped with suggestions on this issue. A new radiator cap and expansion tank cap are on the way from Holland (R16 Shop) as we speak. Compression check to come soon to confirm. Fingers crossed.
Some Pics.-
Pics 1 to 4 are at inspection. Pics 5 & 6 at home after a good 5 hours cleaning and a quick wash. Just loving it.!! :headbang: :headbang: