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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A

      • 10 months ago

      some more photos with the engine restoration

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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A

      • 10 months ago

      Gromit is getting his heart young again. Due to numerous issues, including leaks, the roller bearing crankshaft out of balance, bearings in poor condition, and everything being significantly out of specification, a complete engine restoration seemed to be the best option. more photos coming up

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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Blacktag Octane Journey

      • 10 months ago
      Her Car Restoration Diary - episode 10
      Have you seen the latest video? It is now on YouTube. We had a close call with Gromit and we visited the craziest garage ever built.
      https://youtu.be/eY-MgQ-9Mhk
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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A

      • 10 months ago

      The rally that determined Gromit’s engine fate. Despite various challenges—hot, cold, rain, sun, and snow—the old Bugatti didn’t disappoint us, and we completed the rally once more. This demonstrates that if you care for them, they will do their best to take care of you.

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      Paula BlacktagOctane posted in the group Gromit – 1929 Bugatti Type 43A

      • 10 months ago

      I’ve been thinking about creating a special group for Gromit to keep it separate from the rest of the content, especially if you want to track its progress. I’ll start with some old photos I found, taken before the restoration. For those of you who don’t know, Gromit is a 1929 Bugatti Type 43A, with a 2.3L straight-8 supercharged engine.

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