Big day for 71T

[jedwards]

After 31 years, the original engine and body of my 71 T were reunited for the first time.

In November 1984, Reg Mort removed the original motor from 71T and replaced it with one of his 2.8litre HotRod motors he was well known for. The original motor to was pushed into the back of his workshop and eventually sold on when the banks foreclosed on Reg and his business. When I bought the body in early 2015, I started the search for the original motor and with help from some great folks from this forum and a lot of luck, I eventually located the engine in the rafters at David Jenej's business Allsport 911 in Melbourne. With David’s help I repatriated the engine back to Perth, where Brendan Anesbury from K-Tech Perth, rebuilt the engine and transmission for me and yesterday, after 31 years, the rebuilt original motor and the rebuilt body were finally re-united.

A very nice early christmas present.

[CamBiscuit]

Great result Jeff, how's the warm fuzzy feeling going!?

[jedwards]

Worm fuzzies are running nicely. Hope to have her running by weeks' end.

However my attentions are divided as a new project (toy) followed me home, so do I start on the 190SL over Christmas or focus on finishing 71T?
A high quality problem to have.

[Merv]

Well done Jeff. There are quite a few of these family reunions lately.

[griffiths_r]

...one of his 2.8litre HotRod motors he was well known for.

... I eventually located the engine in the rafters at David Jenej's business Allsport 911 in Melbourne.

wonder if he ended up with the sporto gearbox out of my car by chance? does anyone happen to have his email address or phone number?

Cheers

Rich

[Silver Fish]

Beautiful engine in a beautiful car......makes a beautiful story
Beautiful 190SL follows you home.

I bet your partner is a supermodel too!

Wanna swap lives?

Seriously that is great Jeff, can you share more pics of the 190SL it looks amazing.

[PeterS]

I looked in person last week - all very good. Brendan is currently rebuilding my C3 engine. He does fine work.

[AdamGill]

Jeff

It looks fantastic- and what a great conundrum to have over Christmas! (I am just dealing with Turkey and Ham!)

Cheers
Adam

[Terminator]

Well done Jeff. There are quite a few of these family reunions lately.

Not as good as this is but an 18 year re union is currently in progress for my 73E and its original motor.

[Harry]

Hi Jeff,

Well done it looks fantastic, congratulations!

Is it just me or do things seem to happen a lot faster in Perth? From purchasing the car to being repainted and with a rebuilt engine in 10 months or so, amazing!


Cheers,

Harry.