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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #325 on: March 27, 2017, 03:11:10 PM »
Ta mate,

At around 10:30 Saturday morning I though "FUK" I've got no lifting do-dad.
Straight down to the chandlery and got 2 x 1 metre lengths of chain.

Got home, about 150mm too short on each one, so I bolted some other bits of short chain I had to the big bits and out she came.  ;D

I was going to make some lifting brackets, as I have some old balsa wood sheet here someplace. But what you have may work better.  :cup:
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« Reply #326 on: March 27, 2017, 03:55:09 PM »
Results from Saturdays Auction.      (to continue means it was passed in and still negotiating)
Lot 1 is to show how to bid, I haven't missed one.

Lot 2 1972 Austin 1800 $1900

Lot 3 1984 Mercedes-Benz 280E $2850

Lot 4 1979 Mini Moke $8200

Lot 5 1977 Morris Leyland Mini $4211

Lot 6 1974 Mini panelvan $5500

Lot 7 1976 Leyland Mini $8000

Lot 8 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia $16,400

Lot 9 1980 Mercedes-Benz AMG 500 $3200 (to continue)

Lot 10 1972 BMW 3.0CS auto $45,000 (to continue)

Lot 11 1960 Borgward Isabella TS coupe $16,250 (to continue)

Lot 12 1955 Volkswagen Beetle customized $12,000 (to continue)

Lot 13 1967 Volkswagen Kombi split window $38,000

Lot 14 1980 Volkswagen Kombi $12,250 (to continue)

Lot 15 1972 Volkswagen Kombi $4900 (to continue)

Lot 16 1986 Porsche 911 Carrera $35,500

Lot 17 1987 Ferrari Testarossa $175,000

Lot 18 2002 Maserati 1937-39 tribute $73,500

Lot 20 1973 Kawasaki Z900 original condition $20,500

Lot 21 1926 Graham Brothers charabanc $8500

Lot 22 1954 FJ Holden Jigsaw street machine $36,200 (to continue)

Lot 23 1983 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 $6050 (to continue)

Lot 24 1980 Chrysler Lancer hatch modified $12,500 (to continue)

Lot 25 1963 Chrysler Valiant $22,000

Lot 26 1959 Ford Ranchero utility $18,000 (to continue)

Lot 27 1968 Ford Cortina rally replica $25,000

Lot 28 1946 Buick 8 Special $15,700 (to continue)

Lot 29 1961 Pontiac Parisienne 2-door hardtop $15,500 (to continue)

Lot 30 1972 Chrysler Charger $29,000

Lot 31 1970 Chrysler VIP $19,000 (to continue)

Lot 31A 1970 Cadillac deVille convertible $30,000 (to continue)

Lot 32 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible $27,000 (to continue)

Lot 32A 1967 Chevrolet Impala fastback $30,500 (to continue)

Lot 33 1966 Chevrolet SS convertible $24,500 (to continue)

Lot 34 1970 Chevrolet Corvette convertible $26,500 (to continue)

Lot 35 1974 Chevrolet C3 Corvette $25,000

Lot 36 1969 Pontiac Firebird 400 $36,500 (to continue)

Lot 37 1967 Chevrolet Camaro RS SS $43,500

Lot 38 2006 Dodge Ram SRT10 dual cab $52,500

Lot 39 1969 Ford Mustang fastback 428 Cobra Jet auto $88,000 (to continue)

Lot 40 1969 Ford Mustang fastback 428 Cobra Jet manual $57,000 (to continue)

Lot 41 1965 Ford Mustang fastback 302 auto $45,000 (to continue)

Lot 42 1966 Ford Mustang notchback 289 auto $24,500 (to continue)

Lot 43 1985 Ford Mustang SVO 2.3lt turbo manual $9800

Lot 43A 2005 Ford Mustang GT coupe race car $28,500 (to continue)

Lot 44 1997 Ford Fairlane V8 $15,500

Lot 45 1950 Ford single spinner utility $2250

Lot 46 1966 Ford Falcon utility $13,500

Lot 47 1959 Ford Zephyr MkII $6800

Lot 48 1963 Ford Zephyr MkIII $6300

Lot 49 1978 Ford Fairlane hearse $8500 (to continue)

Lot 50 1989 Ford EA hearse $5600

Lot 51 1966 Ford Fairmont $26,000 (to continue)

Lot 52 1972 Ford Fairmont coupe 302 auto $57,000

Lot 53 2002 Ford FPV Cobra Super Pursuit utility $69,000 (to continue)

Lot 54 1969 Ford Falcon XW GT-HO auto $165,000

Lot 55 1969 Holden HT utility $8600

Lot 56 1954-55 Holden FJ project car $1100 (to continue)

Lot 57 1976 Holden LX3300 $4700

Lot 58 1964 Holden EH wagon $8000

Lot 59 1981 Holden WB utility $4600

Lot 60 1981 Holden VC Commodore $6300

Lot 61 2000 Holden VT Clubsport $6400

Lot 62 1990 Holden DMG90 Commodore $6700

Lot 63 1984 Holden WB Statesman $15,200

Lot 64 1988 Holden HSV SV3800 $1800

Lot 65 1991 Holden HSV Clubsport $9200

Lot 65A 1988 Holden HSV $10,100

Lot 66 1980 Holden Gemini TE sedan $6800

Lot 67 1967 Holden HR sedan $8800

Lot 68 1999 Holden VT Berlina supercharged $7300

Lot 69 1994 Holden HSV Senator $7300

Lot 70 2000 Holden Corsa $10,500

Lot 72 1971 Holden HG utility $16,500

Lot 73 1964 Holden EH stretched limo $15,000

Lot 74 1967 Holden HR panelvan $22,500 (to continue)

Lot 75 2010 Holden HSV Clubsport $25,000 (to continue)

Lot 76 1990 Holden VN Commodore SS GpA $62,000

Lot 77 1977 Holden Monaro GTS sedan $38,400

Lot 78 1976 Holden HJ GTS 5.0lt sedan $29,500 (to continue)

Lot 79 2002 Holden HSV Monaro low miles $30,000 (to continue)

Lot 80 2002 Holden Monaro with GTO front $18,500 (to continue)

Lot 81 1974 Holden Torana LH SL/R5000 sedan $65,000

Lot 82 1972 Holden Torana XU-1 tribute $40,000 (to continue)

Lot 83 1976 Holden Torana A9X tribute later mechanicals $51,000

Lot 84 1970 Holden Monaro 350 auto $80,500

Lot 85 1970 Holden Monaro GTS 350 auto $310,000
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #327 on: March 29, 2017, 10:04:58 AM »
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« Reply #328 on: March 29, 2017, 11:16:16 AM »
150 MPH from a 186 Holden Gotta love the Humpy .. ;D
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« Reply #329 on: March 29, 2017, 12:59:09 PM »
New rules are in now for importing old cars. All brake shoes, disc pads, clutches and Klinger type exhaust gaskets are to be removed prior to shipping or proven to not contain asbestos.

Cost of importing an old car just went up couple of $k ::)
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« Reply #330 on: March 29, 2017, 01:49:57 PM »
So, I wonder if you had a letter signed by the previous owner stating facts to that effect, would cover that or not?

I can't see customs on this end pulling wheels to check if its been done or not.  ???
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« Reply #331 on: March 29, 2017, 01:50:56 PM »
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So, I wonder if you had a letter signed by the previous owner stating facts to that effect, would cover that or not?
I can't see customs on this end pulling wheels to check if its been done or not.  ???
or gearbox out....
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« Reply #332 on: March 29, 2017, 03:10:52 PM »
All the stuff I like has a slushbox.  ;D
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« Reply #333 on: March 30, 2017, 05:01:11 AM »
This would be a very rare part for that special car.

Google "O'Reilly Auto Parts 121G"
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« Reply #334 on: March 30, 2017, 06:38:41 AM »
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on March 30, 2017, 05:01:11 AM
This would be a very rare part for that special car.

Google "O'Reilly Auto Parts 121G"

That might be the answer for your engine troubles Jeepers. ;D
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« Reply #335 on: March 30, 2017, 06:50:11 AM »
 :cup:
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« Reply #336 on: March 30, 2017, 07:30:36 AM »
Guys..... ya just being a pair of pricks now.

Where in Tin Can Bay will I be able to buy plutonium?
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« Reply #337 on: March 30, 2017, 08:13:03 AM »
PHHHTTTT  You got no hope of that working for you ATM, Be buggered if you think Astrid is going to push 2+ tons of  Migaloo to 88 MPH  ;D ;D
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« Reply #338 on: March 30, 2017, 03:41:21 PM »
This is proving to be a VERY WORTHWHILE engine rebuild I reckon.

I managed to get a little more of it pulled down today......  :o

The timing chain has more slop than a $50.00 hooker.
I reckon its missing a dowel from the sprocket to camshaft too, but it appears its never had one... I'll have to look into that.



The plastic coated cam gear is shedding itself.
Would've been to long before we could play hopscotch over the remains of the teeth.



I reckon I'll be calling into see my mate F.S. Shane one day towards the end of next week..... if it ever stops raining that is....
Then we can stick a mic up my holes and see how much slop I have.
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« Reply #339 on: March 30, 2017, 06:29:55 PM »
You know Kev, piece of mind your going to have to give that auto a go over now too ....
 A fresh 340+ HP hooked onto  a unit thats put in 50 + years of wear and tear and was used to a donk thats come down in power over that time .
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« Reply #340 on: March 30, 2017, 07:46:44 PM »
Generally you measure delayed cam timing in degrees.

That cam is about a day late ;D
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« Reply #341 on: March 31, 2017, 11:45:52 AM »
That's a bit harsh Shane.

Down to the birthday suit now......







Next trip is to F.S. Shane and then the machine shop. (if only one of them wasn't moving premises this week-end)  ;D

No to the trans Edz, no sense fixing something I haven't broken ...yet.
I will change the front seal in the box, but its shifting fine etc and besides, the ol girl will probably never see a full blast anyway.
Shane and I reckon it was down to around 250hp and the barge still got along ok...so not much will change in the way I drive it.
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« Reply #342 on: April 01, 2017, 05:58:04 PM »
I reckon, if I had a few dollars to waste, this would be a cool cruiser for the wife. Sure ticks a lot of the boxes.

https://www.carsforsale.com/vehicle/details/29452635
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« Reply #343 on: April 04, 2017, 09:54:14 AM »
O'l skool campers
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« Reply #344 on: April 04, 2017, 10:53:12 AM »
Handy ladder on the back.  Put there so the grizzly bear won't scratch your paintwork when he comes to eat you.
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« Reply #345 on: April 04, 2017, 01:45:05 PM »
Quote from: edz on April 04, 2017, 09:54:14 AM
O'l skool campers

Pretty.......but a shame it makes the boot space totally unaccessable  :cheers:
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« Reply #346 on: April 04, 2017, 04:06:45 PM »
Also I reckon the flat canvas tent roof would have been trouble in heavy weather  ;D
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« Reply #347 on: April 04, 2017, 06:03:22 PM »
I reckon the shape wouldn't help either.
It appears to create a venturi effect across the roof of the car, and cause high use of fuel, by comparison to without the camper.
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« Reply #348 on: April 04, 2017, 10:47:32 PM »
Given that the sedan is an Edsel Ford, I dont think there would be that much that could make it worse than what it is .. From memory  it ranks close to number 1 in the All time worst car ever built category ..
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« Reply #349 on: April 05, 2017, 12:04:47 AM »
I didn't say they couldn't afford the fuel, I just figured they couldn't travel as far because of the wind resistance.
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