I recently swapped my '62 Humber for this Exec' with the intention of building an Absynth Yellow BT1 replica, I'd like it to be as accurate as possible. I know it might not be anything special but it's just something that I've personally always wanted so I figured that now is as good a time as any. It will be a rather slow process, I've looked through all the BT1 and BT1 mock-up threads on CT that I've found and the "BT1 myths and facts thread". But I can assure you that I will still have some 'stupid/naive' questions along the way (so bear with me). It's not turbo at the moment but will definitely be a turbo (and so I've put it in the turbo section, apologies if it shouldn't be in here). Make / Model: 1987 VL Executive. Colour: Imperial (?) blue. Bodykit: No. Engine Type: RB30 Engine Mods: To be removed and replaced with stock factory RB30T. Power: None at the moment. Exhaust: As above. Gearbox: Auto, to be replaced with MX7. Diff: Stock N/A to be replaced with VLT. Brakes: As above. Suspension: Chopped springs, to be replaced with lowered Kings. Wheels/Tyres: Interceptors, will have 205 tyres on the front and 235's on the rear Interior: Grey SL to be replaced with beige SL Stereo: None at the moment. Other Mods: - Future mods: Absynth Yellow over MX Grey paint, beige SL interior, factory RB30T with manual g'box. << They're the basics but I'll list the process and changes as I go. The body is in better condition than I'd expected, just the usual VL rust, minor rust around the front screen and where the boot rubber sits. As well as a minor section in the L/H rear pillar which will be cut out and replaced. Here are the photos of when I got it home, all the interior parts I will be selling off so if you see something that you're interested in, let me know as I may seperate it. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Started completely stripping this down, the interior is all out, just need to finish stripping out the wiring, heater box, other under dash stuff etc. Then shall start ripping everything out of the bay and smooth over the holes that don't need to be there. It's amazing what you find when you strip a car back, some people just shouldn't be allowed anywhere near cars when it comes to DIY installations. The parcel shelf has been pretty hacked up for speaker holes as have the front inner doors. The amount of micellaneous wiring that was under the carpet and (quite badly) wired into the loom was ridiculous. Although luckily I haven't found any hidden problems with the body as yet.

Sounds great, its always nice to see deteriorated cars returned to their former glory with a few personal touches from the owner.

Also stripped down a fair bit of the body, most of the exterior moulds as well as the nosecone and bonnet as both were damaged. Headlights, taillights and both the front and rear bars are also off. Quick question too, I'll be stripping out the doors next and the current exterior door handles are black. Did BT1's usually have black or chrome? Or did it vary? (and did they have the 'scratch protectors' below the handles?) Most I've seen seem to be black, but I'm not sure whether that's just because it's the individuals choice due to it sometimes looking cleaner. ---------- Post added 12-11-12 at 21:52 ---------- Thanks mate, yeah I plan to have it looking as close to an og BT1 as possible but with a few mild 'custom' touches.

Yeah mate black handles are correct, have a look at the original Vl police car pictures in the bt1 myths and facts thread for correct colors etc

Thanks bud, yeah I was most likely going with black either way. I've seen a few with chrome and it looks a bit odd.