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  1. i found some photos of my old crowns. this car i bought out of the T&E in about 93ish. it was one of the few manual ones the were about. this isn't my first one, just out of shot to the right is my first one. 2018-03-13_05-25-28 by sheepers, on Flickr this was a really good car this one, this i had for a while and i sold it to a "mate" in 1999. he destroyed it in about 3 months and as far as im aware it got crushed. i fully rebuilt a 5MGE for it that ran an early link. for some reason i left it auto? 2018-03-13_05-25-55 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-13_05-25-37 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-13_05-24-59 by sheepers, on Flickr heres some various randoms featuring a parts car and doing an engine swap. lol, turd for turd. 2018-03-13_05-25-09 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-13_05-25-19 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-13_05-25-46 by sheepers, on Flickr looking back now its amazing to think how plentiful they were and what great condition most of the ones i came across were. only two of the many i had ended up getting crushed by me. one was that green one pictured above which was pretty fucked and my first one which i crashed into a ditch when i got lost coming back from Carterton in about 97. if i can find anymore pix of any of them ill post them up.
    23 points
  2. The mirrors arrived before Wagnats started, but I got the notification while I was driving to Wagnats... So today I spent about 2 hours installing it in the hot hot sun. Ford sure made that shit overly and unnecessarily complicated to install. The elusive fucking mirror that has taken me close on 9 months and a bunch of fucking money to get into my hands, is finally attached Now for a couple of pictures I've had in stock for a few weeks Arriving at Wagnats, here you can see I now have the Triden 8's up front and 9's in the rear. Also wagnats is serious enough to need to take a shit tonne of wagcessories... A wee photo from a camp at Otaki Forks before Wagnats - you can compare the before and after of the tinted windows for yourself. Finally a pic I took going out to get fish and chips one night for dinner which I thought was cool.
    13 points
  3. Right. Beach hop is close so I thought I better make a start. Remember that little go-kart Beth wasnt overly happy about me acquiring. Well it fits unbelievably well. Wheel base is 1meter long. Bang smack in the middle of the wheel arches. It's like it was made to fit. The only problem was with the front the steering hit the front part of the glass and the total width is a bit to wide. So I've trimmed the wheel arches as much as possible with retaining the max arch there for looks. And I also cut the front section out for wheels turning and the steering components. @Archetype has made up a sticker kit for the windows and lights ect ect so I'll mount this body and get it sorted and then kit it out for upholstery. I'm going to add some wings to the main chassis for strength when you step in and also add some stability to the structure itself. This is going to be cool.
    11 points
  4. Yes VG it has an open diff, as Raizer says with one axle effectively broken the wheels wont drive. As the gearbox is bolted directly to the engine the main shaft is always spinning. This means that there is no need to double clutch but the clutch is used for all gear changes. Dennis made a new gearset for the gearbox which is dog drive and added an extra gear to turn it into a 4 speed instead of 3. The last wof it had was 1994..... Dennis cant remember the weight but he thinks its about 400kgs, i will have to get it on the scales sometime. He also thinks that the engine is putting out about 150hp and there are still some things to be done to it, raising the compression being the main one. Yep spot on, he still has this in his garage! Posts without pictures etc etc... The rest of the structure glued into the front box And gluing the base piece on, various weights from around the shed helped with this task! Next job will be fitting this to the body
    8 points
  5. After a week of being mucked around by a locksmith that ended up not being able to cut a key for my ignition I got it sorted the other day, took a different locksmith 15 minutes to sort it out. I rebuilt the electrical end of it myself, added new springs and balls etc to the switch plate thing since the old balls were rusted and pretty much flat, now has a satisfying *click* when you turn the key. Also swapped the wires around and freshened up the solder to get it working how I want it. Soo much crap in the headlight bucket! Managed to age the new chrome ring a bit. Needed to test the headlight...
    6 points
  6. I have been extremely lucky and fortunate to have been at the right place at the right time to now own a very special piece of kiwi engineering. It was built by a very clever engineer called Dennis Smith in 1969 and is powered by a 1.5L Johnson V4 2 stroke outboard motor. Dennis built every part of this car apart from the basic engine block and gearbox casing. He made his own wheels, suspension uprights and components, brake calipers and discs, designed and built a mechanical fuel injection system, the list goes on.... About 25 years ago it had a slight accident on track which resulted in the front of the body being damaged and it has sat untouched since then. I brought it of Dennis last year and have set to work fixing the body. It is very important to me that it stays as original as possible and is preserved as an historic racing car. The car in Dennis's garage And back at home Got pipes? And the slightly damaged front. luckily we found a large box full of all the broken pieces under Dennis's house, these will make great patterns and will mean i can get the body exactly right. The body construction is plywood with foam glued on for shape and then a layer of fiberglass for the outer shell. The body is extremely lightly constructed and it would not of taken much impact to do this damage. Here are some pics of it back in the day Dennis on the left. If anyone has any pics or info from when it was active i would love to hear. There is so much info and technical detail to write about i will get to it all in the next posts.
    5 points
  7. did a bit more. i decided the bottom of the B pillar needed more investigation so i cut the bottom out and cleaned it all up. then it all got a coat of two pac primer and i stitched it all back together. 2018-03-13_04-13-42 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-13_04-13-55 by sheepers, on Flickr made a new lower quarter and stitched that in. its all epoxy primed inside. 2018-03-13_04-14-22 by sheepers, on Flickr while i was waiting for the paint to dry i started removing the rust from the rear quarter. need to make a few bits and that will be fixed. 2018-03-13_04-14-32 by sheepers, on Flickr
    5 points
  8. Discussion thread Also, just in case you didn't think I was depraved enough. My BA has been painted now too. Plus I've bought a set of lowering thingamees and also scored some 'teens yo. 19x 9.5's to be 'pacific. Painted etc Tried the wheels on, but still need to do a lowering jobee.
    4 points
  9. So, some over fortnight parts from Japan. Turned old crappy to new shiney. It's so nice having a Mazda that you can order new parts for, and not have to sell your soul for.
    4 points
  10. I really really like the sympathetic rebuild to preserve it's originality, I think it's a method more racecar restorers should consider instead of a concours level rebuild. I realise in a lot of cases this is difficult however, but there's something special about the battle worn aesthetic of an old racer. Look forward to following progress, it's a brilliant looking little car.
    4 points
  11. The only way it could be any cooler is if he drove it to work on Fridays.
    3 points
  12. did some exploratory surgery today. 2018-03-12_06-17-40 by sheepers, on Flickr 2018-03-12_06-17-31 by sheepers, on Flickr nothing too major in there. ive started making the repair parts and should have it buttoned up tomorrow.
    3 points
  13. Fixed all the rust holes in the lower radiator panel. Forgot to take photos of the progress but nothing really exciting anyway. Bogged up all the pitting in it and gave it a couple coats of paint, along with the brackets that go behind the grill bars. Made up the air lines that go to the rear air bags. Made the left hand one with not too much trouble and then made the other side incorrect, as it had to go a different route because of the fuel tank fittings, and would of fouled on the deck frame. Got it right the next go though. Of course had to give it a test!
    3 points
  14. So I've been looking for an e30 manual 6 cyl coupe for a while. Finally found this one for sale in Havelock North, pretty much right next to home: I'd even seen the car around a couple times and taken pictures: The problem being that I don't live at home anymore. I moved to chch for uni. Luckily enough my parents were happy to view the car for me and potentially pick it up. And with my luck the day before they view (and only a day after the guy posted the car to facebook) I get the news that the guy fell asleep while driving home from work and had an unfortunate encounter with a lamp post: But I decided fuck it I'll go for it anyway, I've been looking for so long and how hard can it be to fix? Also it's got some nasty rot under one of the tail lights: And some on the sunroof too: Anyway I'm looking forwards to Easter when I actually fly back home and get a good proper look at the car.
    2 points
  15. Installed my latest decorative item.
    2 points
  16. this is so great. if buying parts from scootercare funds this sort of carry-on then sign me up haha
    2 points
  17. Pic of the stromberg 97 and air filter I was thinking I might get.
    2 points
  18. I legit get excited every-time this thing is updated. I wish I had one tenth of your skill dude, keep killing it as this may be one of the best trucks on NZ roads once its done.
    2 points
  19. im leaving the 1st and doing the tour of love
    2 points
  20. Got the guard indicator lenses as well.
    2 points
  21. Engine went in on Saturday. I attached the wiring loom to the trans and draped the rest of it over the motor. The engine went in ok. I was using an engine crane and really needed an extra set of hands. Rang a few people but no one wad around. Decided to go for it and all went well. After fitting the engine i decided that the drivers side exhaust should go on. Used a block of wood on the jack to lift the engine. The jack decided to move which kicked the block of wood out. That jammed my ring finger against the chassis and mage a nice mess of my finger. Many bad words yelled and blood on the floor. I have photos that i will put up once my pc has finished updating.
    2 points
  22. Here are a couple, Its quite hard to get pics of it as its very tightly packed in. No only one small radiator at the front. The gearbox is a Renault 3 spd trans axle that Dennis made a new gearset and crown wheel/pinion for. One of the very interesting details is the clutch, it is on the RH side driveshaft. The transaxle is bolted direct to the engine which i think is pretty unique.
    2 points
  23. In a further effort to save dosh, I am using OEM Surf suspension bushes. A combination of line pipe, 1" threaded rod, the afore mentioned bushes and an accurate little jig will see it get done. Still tossing up on whether to go triangulated 4 link or try a 3 Link. Wanted to get this part right. Used a machinists level and some bright round, lol! Probably the only straight bit of engineering in the whole build, haha!
    2 points
  24. Poor ol' Commodore. Upstaged by Falcoons!
    1 point
  25. Yes, badly - in the back half. Bring your tools and you can replace it at Beach Hop. I can offer cash, handjobs and rum.
    1 point
  26. IV used that app. It's legit Digihud
    1 point
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  28. This is awesome! I think I saw some photos of this thing and a brief description of it a few years ago. My understanding is that the power to weight is absolutely bonkers. Following this thread with a severe level of interest!
    1 point
  29. #CarShow 21è Monte-Carlo Historique Reims - France February 2, 2018 Phtos by Car Pictures Lady & Pascal Deleu http://capripowermeetingpics.weebly.com/monte-carlo-historic-2-feb.html
    1 point
  30. Ohhhhh I see. I can't think how else it could work, so we will go with this hypothesis until further data is accumulated.
    1 point
  31. You are an inspiration to us all mate. So keen to get on my scoot again, now that summer is over. ... hmm. Woops lol
    1 point
  32. Fitted some "lowered suspension" and chopped off the rear guard a bit. and got a new battery so it has key start, ooh la la fancy.
    1 point
  33. Sound sample will be coming shortly.... Yes Dennis managed to get the styling exactly right. Probably a bit of influence from the Mclaren Can Am cars of the period I imagine. After piecing this jigsaw puzzle together I was able to make an accurate pattern to cut out the new top piece for the front structure plywood box Marked out Cut out And the first bits of internal structure in. The air scoop box on top was able to be glued back together, this has the original number on it so i have masked it out to protect it until the painting stage
    1 point
  34. Lol, Dead Kennedys. Think I've still got a copy of 'fresh fruit for rotting vegetables' somewhere. (Should find it and give it a thrash)
    1 point
  35. Anyone want to help me celebrate my birthday this weekend with a fun filled night camping? Weather looks like it could be OK (but when has bad weather ever stopped us). Could hit up one of the usual spots, or try something different? The Holdsworth camp just out of Masterton looks pretty slick, bit further away mind you. @Mourning Cupcake @Seedy Al @Goat @bmxnz11 @Big Value Buddy @Steelies @baby k @KKtrips @Shaz @AllTorque @shavenYak @grunta @My name is Russell
    1 point
  36. On Thursday last week it dawned hot and sunny. This was good. The thought of trying to load an old car shell onto a trailer using a tractor and some pallets in the rain would be yuck. Instead.. we got blasted by sun. We got the shell onto the borrowed trailer, loaded the van up with more parts from another Imp (there's more to collect!) and made our way back home slowly along a now revised (thanks Cyclone Gita) very windy route. Once home this was our view as we sipped our lunchtime coffee... I moved it up to the workshop entrance. Viva wagon was banished downstairs.. Cleaned out a load of old interior carpet and insulation.. Sat inside it and made (little) engine noises.. It came with some patina attached.. Then the clean began.. It cleaned up nicely... Then we moved it inside. Lifting it off the trailer was a lot easier than putting it on.. I am now building a decent sized rolling table to lower it onto. More on that soon. Glad to have the shell here so I can crack on and cut out the rot. First job though is to clean all the mess out inside. Quite a fun job that. I might find some coins and so it can end up even cheaper
    1 point
  37. So after a solid week working on this thing ive just about finished it. Waiting on one brake Line then ill bleed them up and ride it. Starts up all good and lights work all good too Stoked
    1 point
  38. Sweet baby Jesus, this is amazing! Its actually a good looking home built, which is rare. And to have the correct amount of strokes is simply awesome.
    1 point
  39. And a little green plymouth waits..........
    1 point
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  41. The engine has been set back in the chassis approximately 'heaps' mm's. Lol! Fucked if i know without going out to measure. But the front spark plug of the engine is sitting somewhere around 100mm (probably a little shorter) behind the front axle CL. This effectively shunts the gearbox back heaps too. It also means the OEM torsion bar adjustment mechanisms fouled on the newly positioned manual gearbox. Faced with the decision to either convert to coil over or modify the existing setup - the existing setup won out due to it costing nothing but time. But farrrk!!! What a balls aching job. Everything's on angles and I ended up having to fabricate near everything. The original adjusters were originally closer to the driveshaft. They have been swapped out for a pair of KUN26 ones, then plates made to allow them to be mounted close to the chassis rail. See pics. All this equals heaps of room to allow a big inch MoPar to monster the inside of a Lux chassis.
    1 point
  42. Slotted the holes in the black intake, shits tight but it's in there
    1 point
  43. Wouldn't ya know it, I went on Facebook and the original mirror seller who sent me the wrong side has just messaged me 20 minutes ago (while I was writing my update) saying he can sell me the right side now and will send it tomorrow if I want to buy it. Well isn't that dandy - it's like he read my update. LOL. Needless to say I have agreed. Hopefully it will get here by Tuesday.
    1 point
  44. Got a new car for work to replace the wagon which was getting a bit tired. I told my boss it needed a headlight bulb and a couple of other small things and by the end of the discussion we were looking for a new car I figured I didn't really need a wagon so that made choices a bit easier, I like falcons despite the issues I've had with the wagon, they are big comfortable things that go ok and are pretty cheap, and don't cost much to fix when they do have dramas. When I got the wagon it had already done 240ish kms so I wanted something with more life in it, I looked at a couple of xr6 s but this one was similar money with 125kms and a bit newer, it's an xt which is the basic spec but it was always going to get the wheels off the wagon and some springs anyway so I did that today. Much betterer
    1 point
  45. sooooooooooooooooooo CT110 is pretty much finished so i got started on the cub. Stripped frame right down, gave it a clean and a cut. Came up looking good i think, nice and shiney but still with the rust / patina. Cam has already name her "the rusty trombone". Its going to get some teflon wax to seal it all off once its finished. So some parts have been turning up- YX 140cc with Z40 race cam 15hp motor- 1.85" black rims from malaysia- Few other bits a pieces too but nothing worth writing about yet. Got the engine mounted in the frame. Keen to stick the flywheel cover / badge onto the side of the engine cover, would be keen on one for each side if someone has one lying around from a dead engine Hopefully spend a day on it this weekend and make some good progress, deadline for 100% completion / lushness / run in is DGR but would like to get it riding quite a bit before then.
    1 point
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