1966 Triumph GT6 MK1 - Part 2 - (st)RIPPING the bonnet

[@michaelreilly1310esq]

You can see the potential in this beauty. Your friend is fortunate to have you working your magic

[@Steve-in-the-uk]

Hi Elin. I have just acquired a 1973 mk4 spitfire that needs bodywork repairs and have just discovered your great videos. So I will be working through this series on the gt6. I moved back to the UK from Bulgaria a year ago having lived there for 7 years. A beautiful country, we were near Borovets.

[@RustyBeauties]

Good luck with your restoration! Yes, Bulgaria is a beautiful country, but the politicians are ruining it more and more every day.

[@Steve-in-the-uk]

@@RustyBeauties yes I agree, sadly.We first visited Bulgaria in 1990 and I thought then that it was a country with enormous potential. I still think the same, but so many young talented men and woman are leaving.

[@nevillebutler8172]

Oh boy , you got your work cut out there , I am going to enjoy watching this

[@steveblakesroad]

Hi Elin, Just started restoration of my 1969 mk2, just binge watched your MK3 rebuild up to part 74 could not find 75 but found this so interested to follow this one, as closer to mine. Hope to be able to see one to the finish. Love your real life approach and attitude. Keep up the good work.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Respect to you starting this repair up , tho it is fun when it's started up.

[@praetorious]

From factory, the Mk1 and early Mk2 grille is indeed two halves riveted together in the middle, to a small steel tie piece. The flush rivets are original, the pop rivets with the little holes are not.

[@larryp6814]

Yet again more great content! Looking forward to how the project progresses. Stay well.

[@barry6274]

its going to be interesting to watch!!!

[@johanb6247]

The 1 at the beginning of the chassis number (1KC….) means the car was assembled in Belgium which was common for various Triumph models sold on main land Europe. It unfortunately also means that British Motor Heritage won’t have exact details on it.

[@leo2caf594]

Every garage needs a comfy contemplation chair :)

[@richardwhatton1249]

Great to see you both working together again and at least you’ve made a start.... looks like a very expensive job in terms of time??? Kind regards, Richard

[@kge420]

Impressive! You’re a fast healer.

[@michaelinmon522]

I am making a wooden buck for the triangular panel under the headlamp if you want to use it after me (or I could knock a pair out for you). Save money where you can. Also KC37xx was most likely made in 1966 but registered in the US in 1967. I have KC1259. Cars

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I thought the sight of Iain Tyrrell getting into a Toyota 2000GT was inelegant enough, untl I saw the intro to this video...

[@cheftush]

Yeah, it wasn’t pretty 😉

[@davidwarr8600]

Elin the front grill is partially riveted from the factory.

[@simonwalters6733]

Bloody ell, for how much was spent on fiberglass and time they could have purchased a second hand clip. They must have worked at a fiberglass company

[@donprice9050]

Sounds more like a "crunchy" beauty!

[@barrytrownson2368]

What about your other gt6

[@RustyBeauties]

Well, it will have to wait again... This one will be in and out in no time :)

[@m_bagger]

GT6 Registry online shows entries for KC3758L and KC3832L as 1967 year. KC3799L is in the middle there somewhere, so 1967 year.

[@m_bagger]

Anyone know about the "1" in front of the "KC"? I think for some Spitfires at least, the "1" in front of "FM" indicated a car built for continental Europe (non-UK) market?

[@jimsmith1428]

I don't feel nearly as bad about my own MK1 now.

[@jdeedai]

I'm very happy to see how my bonnet is in very good Condition😉

[@pda49184]

Those bonnet repairs were definitely a bodge, but whoever did it, must have been quite artistic. Back in the 1960's we had to do the same , but not as well, as the cost of welders and welding would have eaten to far into our beer budgets.. I remember a friend having a 1967 GT-6 and it definitely had a dynamo, but no anti-rust rocker cover breather connected to the chassis (frame), ha-ha..

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Either a boatyard or Lotus specialist....

[@graycav56]

In other news, Moss Motors and The Roadster Factory both announced increased dividends based on an expected significant uptick in earnings..

[@robertthornhill4379]

hi elin good days

[@garymallard4699]

If your kid is " IRONMAN " ?? Does that make you... " RUSTMAN " ??? 🤔

[@mikegoodman4133]

That's what happens when you age!

[@jdeedai]

Iron rust😂

[@garymallard4699]

@@jdeedai Scientific name would be .. " IRON OXIDE MAN "

[@derekmcallister2848]

There must have been more slush and salt on the outside edge of the road in the car’s early life 😏

[@garymallard4699]

You almost had a catastrophe there?? If you had to call for a Tush Removal and the Fire Department arrived with the Jaws of Life ..for Extracting Tush from that car!!