gee vee's goss - Page 2

gossy · 26-05-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by georgevlah

Thanks Pat. I don't think I'll bother. You are the only person who seems interested in this project!

WHAT??????????
I for 1 are seriously interested George.
Why do you think they call me Gossy?
Please please please don't deny us of another great project of yours, keep up the great work and keep us all informed.
Cheers
Gossy

gcg2503 · 26-05-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gossy

WHAT??????????
I for 1 are seriously interested George.
Why do you think they call me Gossy?
Please please please don't deny us of another great project of yours, keep up the great work and keep us all informed.
Cheers
Gossy

Gossy

I have a bone to pick with you mate. if you are a true Gossy fan then you would have done the font in a blue or green colour scheme to resemble the lower part of the Gossy!

By doing it in orange it proves that you are actually a closet XA Superbird fan

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GCG

gossy · 26-05-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gcg2503

Gossy

I have a bone to pick with you mate. if you are a true Gossy fan then you would have done the font in a blue or green colour scheme to resemble the lower part of the Gossy!

By doing it in orange it proves that you are actually a closet XA Superbird fan

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GCG

George,

Have a closer look, you will see that it IS GREEN.

cob115 · 26-05-2009, 01:20 PM

looks like you better keep us informed george or you wil be in for it

gcg2503 · 26-05-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gossy

George,

Have a closer look, you will see that it IS GREEN.

When are you buying your Superbird? There aren't many on here

Back to George - Keep us posted

Rgds

George

gossy · 26-05-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cob115

looks like you better keep us informed george or you wil be in for it

Thanks COB115,

My sentiments exactly!!!!!!!!

George, not GCG,but geevee,

You can always get your panel beater to make your stonetray up. I had a single outlet and got it turned into a dual GT outlet. I think it looked even better because the stonetray was shaped exactly the same shape as the exhausts where as the GT outlets taper out a bit. This was 20 years ago but I think it cost me about $50. Something to think about.

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PLENTY OF PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN YOUR PROJECT

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XR6WGN · 26-05-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by georgevlah

Thanks Pat. I don't think I'll bother. You are the only person who seems interested in this project!

I don't usually post in this area but I spend a lot of time looking at folk like yourself who have the commitment to bring these cars back to life.

My nephew has a Gossy but i don't think it will be in any condition worth restoring by the time he gets around to it - same old story, he has genuine intentions but you have to wonder if it will ever be completed. (or started for that matter) Anyway, keep plodding along with your project and keep the photos coming.

Falconunbelievable · 26-05-2009, 02:58 PM

A guy on Aussie Coupes has just finished restoring a Goss - but his is blue and white? Sorry, not up with all the details on Goss specials much... Anyway he might be able to give some guidance on the stripes/painting if you are interested? Send me a pm if you think he might be able to help you out...

And definitely keep the pics coming...!!!

cheers
Lisa

GT-GTF · 26-05-2009, 06:38 PM

OK. I'll keep posting!

Pinkbits · 26-05-2009, 08:46 PM

Although i may not post any comments, i am following your thread with keen interest. Just as i did with your other coupe.
Please keep the updates coming.

Bearman · 26-05-2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pinkbits

Although i may not post any comments, i am following your thread with keen interest. Just as i did with your other coupe.
Please keep the updates coming.

Same here. Keep the updates coming George!!

Scooter · 26-05-2009, 11:00 PM

What did you find out about the louvre holes? I never heard back from you.

JGS coupe · 27-05-2009, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

She is coming along nicely. I love the sandstone and walnut combo, That is a nice lookin XB ya got there (Both of them). What shape are the holes in your roof turret? Are they perfectly round or more like a slight basic keyhole shape?

I have the same one on my wifes XCFairmont coupe. They r round

JGS coupe · 27-05-2009, 01:05 AM

keep the pics up. Looking good

cob115 · 27-05-2009, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JGS coupe

keep the pics up. Looking good

u have to get your goss going jeff !!!! was so sad whe i saw it locked away in bits

GT-GTF · 27-05-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scooter

What did you find out about the louvre holes? I never heard back from you.

Sorry Scooter. I did take a look for you and forgot to post. They are round.

GT-GTF · 14-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Time for an update.

The rust has all been cut out. There really was not very much rust at all which makes it mush easier, quicker and cheaper to restore. These are pics of everything that was cut out:

These pics show where the new metal was welded. The back of all bolt on panels will be treated with rust preventative as per the last pic below:

This pic shows how generally rust free she was. Pic of area behind passenger side front guard. usually a notorious rust spot for coupes.

I'm quite happy with the work they did on the rear parcel shelf.

The body is now all in primer. Next we move to the interior, door jambs etc. I get all my chrome and stainless moulds back from the polisher this week. We need to make sure the wheel arch moulds still fit the wheel arches before hitting it with any paint. Echuca beckons!

gossy · 14-06-2009, 05:18 PM

Looking good George,

Looks like someone is going to be very busy before Echuca.

Keep us updated.

Bearman · 14-06-2009, 05:28 PM

Too right, looking good George. If you get it done perhaps you could have a trusted mate bring the Sandstone XB to Echuca?? Be a shame to leave that gem at home!!

Cheers.

cob115 · 14-06-2009, 07:17 PM

some thing nice about a coupe with not much rust in it,makes me get all warm n fuzzy,looking great george

fordmfp · 14-06-2009, 08:47 PM

Mate looking good! I bet your stoked she was so rust free!!

74xbkoop · 14-06-2009, 09:20 PM

I agree with Bearman! If the gossy isnt finished it would be great to see the sandstone beige one at Echuca. You were very lucky with the little amount of rust. Looking good.

GT-GTF · 05-07-2009, 11:24 PM

The body work is all done and the paint applied over the past week. The panel beater has done a great job. You can see the excellent job he did straightening the panels in these pics although it's hard to see the quality of the paint job as it is a little dusty from the other car being worked on in the same garage.

It now just needs a rub back and buff. Roof trim goes in this week as do rear and front windscreens, lights, grills etc.

She should be ready for the rest of the trim to go in the week after and then I'll take a good look over the engine bay and tidy it up a bit more (painting rocker covers, air cleaner). The dash and console also have to go in. Before I get to that stage I have to convert my auto console to manual.

I only took two pics as the car was in a confined space when I took my camera.

This pic shows I still have the snazzy wheels on to move the old girl around.

You can see in this pic I have now fitted a passenger side mirror (Thanks to Luke GT from this forum). Getting the old girl in and out of the garage I will keep her in is not easy and a passenger mirror will hopefully save me from having to make return visits to the painter!

gcg2503 · 06-07-2009, 12:03 AM

she looks gold!

xbrules · 06-07-2009, 12:20 AM

mmmmm emerald fire! is the green supposed to go up the A pillar? i'm just not sure if it is or not, looks like a sweet ride, hope my coupe looks that good in a few weeks
Cheers
Dave

gossy · 06-07-2009, 05:30 AM

Yes, the green goes up the A pillar.

Looks fantastic George, nearly there.

cob115 · 06-07-2009, 07:45 AM

awsome george,green n white is the best color combo for a goss ,well i think so !!cheers pat

74xbkoop · 06-07-2009, 07:54 PM

looking real good!!!

GT-GTF · 06-07-2009, 11:10 PM

Thanks fellas. I'm on the lookout for an original air cleaner and snorkel if anyone can help

au11futura · 06-07-2009, 11:30 PM

ok now im druweling all over the place nice ride mate looking good so far.