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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jun 24, 2007 20:35:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Marinanut Jr will turn 16 this year and is itching to get behind the wheel of something....he was also seriously interested in what was at the R-R Angel Inn meet, so has been scrounging round fleabay for a while. Anyway, lack of £ doesn't help, but this appeared the other day, two miles away. It doesn't look like this now, as it was stripped for a Banham X21 project, but for the huge price of £3, Marinanut Jr now has a complete bodyshell, interior and bodykit..........we missed the wheels, but a set of steels should be available from a scrappy and the engine went for a stupid price. He has 16 months to turn this into something to be proud of....oh, and the insurance is less than £500 for a 17-yo with no NCB......
	Last Edit: Oct 10, 2008 13:55:20 GMT by marinanut Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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MetroLee Part of things Posts: 898	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....MetroLee @minimad
	Jun 24, 2007 20:46:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sounds cool. You should get him over here, or over to my site Keep us updated. ;D EDIT: Just realised how cheap the insurance was, where/who did you get a quote from?
	Last Edit: Jun 24, 2007 22:31:56 GMT by MetroLee VX-Torque.com [/color][/b] [/CENTER]

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J.P Posted a lot I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Posts: 1,175	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....J.P @jasonpollock
	Jun 24, 2007 21:48:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Veeeeery Nice. Liking Mk1/2's alot. Wish i could get insurance like that at 17 All the best with it!
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street Posted a lot 6.2 ft/lbs of talk Posts: 4,662	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....street @street
	Jun 25, 2007 10:54:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awesome! My mate had a GTa as his first car, same colour too! Should be an excellent project
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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jun 26, 2007 19:03:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Had a first real good look at it today in 'dry' conditions; I was expecting a lot less, but basically what we have is a GTA complete apart from engine/gearbox, front grille, alloy wheels and a few other minor odds and sods - the main problem being its in kit form! Should be home by the weekend so more pics then.
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,840 Club RR Member Number: 174	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Jun 26, 2007 22:19:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've got some 100+ cross spokes that I thought were metro wheels but they've got no tyres. Can have em for the scrap value (£20) if you pick em up or might be able to get em down to bristol or london. Matt


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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jun 29, 2007 14:05:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm interested, but the rub is getting them from yours to Lowestoft....and at the mo, I still don't have the beastie home yet!
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....grizz @grizz
	Jun 29, 2007 17:05:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just post a needed post in for sale or general board. Last week my lady friend took some wheels up from Kent to Oxford for someone, and then they were picked up from her place to go elsewhere. There are enough helpfull hands on this site. I am sure someone will be happy to help, especially to get a young-un in a car.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jul 4, 2007 18:26:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Right, after dodging several HEAVY showers, and having to modify the R200 tow hitch somewhat, the GTA was dragged screaming from its last resting place and has come home, much to the chagrin of Mrs Marinanut who is NOT impressed............ Anywqay, a cursory look noted a rusted floorpan (nothing new there then) and definately two wings required, as well as an engine and wheels. It will get a better looking at this weekend, if it isn't pssng down....
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....grizz @grizz
	Jul 4, 2007 19:03:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Now ther's a challenge that can only end up in joy.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,840 Club RR Member Number: 174	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Jul 4, 2007 22:02:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've just found a courier company that might be able to deliver the wheels. I could send 2 packages of 2 wheels taped together which would cost £14. Matt


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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jul 6, 2007 17:13:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I'm interested, but hang fire as there is a set of GTA alloys on the 'bay at the mo with tyres etc...........
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jul 20, 2007 20:58:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Not much has happened yet, due to a Morris Ital soaking up time....anyway, I have been asked if a 6R4 bodykit would fit a Rover Metro.....(just DON't ask.......)
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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2000GLS Part of things Posts: 353	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....2000GLS @retrocarclub
	Jul 20, 2007 21:27:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Remember the wings are the same as turbo wings (because of the bodykit). I recently bought a brand new drivers side wing on eBay for about £30 but getting hold of a passenger side wing is very difficult. Anyway, who insured him for £500? I pay £500 on my GTA and I'm 21!
	Last Edit: Jul 20, 2007 21:27:36 GMT by 2000GLS

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stuey Posted a lot ram thruster 4000 Posts: 1,010	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....stuey @stuey
	Jul 20, 2007 21:33:25 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	stealthstylz said: I've just found a courier company that might be able to deliver the wheels. I could send 2 packages of 2 wheels taped together which would cost £14. Matt I got my fiat 126 wheels through royal mail standard parcels that way cost about £15....a large post office wil accept the parcels.. nice little project for a young lad too my son is coming up to that age so I'm waiting for this, if you need any thing running in from norwich I'm up yor neck of the woods 2-3 times a week
	Last Edit: Jul 20, 2007 21:34:51 GMT by stuey 1987 fiat 126-nearly actually done! 1972 beetle - lawn art 2003 z4 daily-new wheels a comin! 2008 R56 Mini cooper "mental Mickey"

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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Jul 20, 2007 21:38:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	stuey said: stealthstylz said: I've just found a courier company that might be able to deliver the wheels. I could send 2 packages of 2 wheels taped together which would cost £14. Matt I got my fiat 126 wheels through royal mail standard parcels that way cost about £15....a large post office wil accept the parcels.. nice little project for a young lad too my son is coming up to that age so I'm waiting for this, if you need any thing running in from norwich I'm up yor neck of the woods 2-3 times a week Cheers mate!
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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LowStandards Club Retro Rides Member Bigging Up The Sum Sum Man Since '99 Posts: 2,647	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....LowStandards @2002gimp
	Jul 21, 2007 12:04:34 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've got some genuine GTA alloys sitting in me shed you can have for free, the laquers dead on them so will need a refurb, but hey, free, genuine rims... I'm in the Derby area, maybe some sort of RR road train effect would get them to ya?
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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Aug 8, 2007 21:29:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Marinanut Jr has cleared the interior out and findings are good to middling with regards to the shell...usual carp with both jacking points but overall shes looking good! ;D
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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marinanut Posted a lot Posts: 1,756	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....marinanut @marinanut
	Aug 22, 2007 21:26:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Finally acquired a donor for the engine and box.....and lots of other bits. It isn't a Metro, or a Mini.........and something that many of you will be glad to see off the roads! ;D Pics later..........
	Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?

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MetroLee Part of things Posts: 898	1989 Metro GTA ....Crash and Burn....MetroLee @minimad
	Aug 22, 2007 21:30:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oooh. Wonder what it could be :s BTW You should get your son to join up here. I caught up with him on that Metro Power And he joined up on my site.
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