Big Louie

The rebuild of my dream car is finally underway. After a year of frustration, investigation and finally realisation that the Ex Dave Laverick Anglia I bought and shipped from the UK would never get through certification because of extensive rust in the chassis rails and inner wing A pillars. The cost to repair would be too great so I set out on a quest for a decent shell to modify and build up. Start from scratch and build in all the good bits that I want in the car using the other car as the donor car. Build a car for use on the track as well as on the road. Full roll cage, 5 link rear end and fully adjustable suspension and rear anti roll bar. I managed to acquire a really good shell from a guy who had one complete car and a very good shell. Paid the man $1000 for the shell and a load of spares. Should have bought the other car too but that might be being too greedy. So the process was under way. I spoke to Pete of Pete's Customs who has done quite a bit of work on Halky's car, and after Halky's recommendations, I went to see the man in person. I had seen some of his work at the Rangiora Car Show, he is a master craftsman and a really good guy to deal with. So we formulated a plan. he checked out the Red Car and confirmed my worst feelings that a re-shell would be the best and cheapest way to go. I arranged for delivery of the red car to pete's and the new shell as well. He will cut the new shell and mate up engine and gearbox, then I will take the red car home and strip it out completely. Clean up all the bits and start the rebuild. The shell has just arrived back at Pete's Customs from the sand blasters, finally after a 3 week delay which has pushed the work progress back. Engine and front cross member ready for pulling from the ex Dave Laverick Red car (shipped in from the UK). Will add some of the pikkies as and when time allows. Hopefully the shell tidying and engine bay cutting and fitting will be complete before the xmas break up. I will try and keep the pikkies coming as the build progresses. Daveb This is what it looked like before I start pulling it to pieces.

See ya at Kwack of Sparrows at your place Fewix

Just to throw a spanner in the works or maybe even a suggestion for breakfast next time is Joes Garage at the Bush Inn. Good grub and some real hotties serving up. Just a thought from a Dirty Ol Man. If its got Tits or Wheels it'll cost ya. And we could have both there. Nothing like starting Sunday off with a lump in yer pants. So long as Sam keeps his on. Park the rides outside and cruise in . Just a thought.

Yep I'm up for it, I'll ride shotgun with Felix, only No donuts, No Burnouts and no Glenn Miller. Old Girl still being fixed, the guy has gone off to watch Rally NZ. No consideration for us Hoons. Big Louie

Can't do Thursdays it's my squash night. Can't make the July meet as I will be carless until the Angry1a is rebuilt hopefully not too long. Will see what the damage is this week car getting shipped back from Kaik this weekend. Will have to be a passenger in Pete's Barge maybe.

Sorry Guys missed it. Was in Kaikoura again, watched Fraser Nail 2 good wins on the Quad at the racing. Got hit on by a huge Maori Chick then when she realised I wasn't interested, called me gay. Slapper. She was F*%^*ng Huge. Big Louie

Just a little heads up on something coming up later in the year at Kaikoura. Was talking to the organiser Doug at the weekend. Apparently this will be the 3rd Year of the event and last year they had over 200 cars there. Sounds like a good bash. Might have the Anglia fixed by then.

The owner of the bag was Butch so I will pick it up next weekend and get it back to him. Bit of on Route Team Brief. Then up the road to Culverden for pies and to meet OPIE-D (Old Pining Dude) as pete named him, We were so excited by his banter that we forgot to take a photo of him. What a Legend He was. Looked like ZZ Tops Dad Finally there and time for a photoshoot and a beer. And if this is what we had in Store - It was gonna be a good night !!!! Then the Devil came down from Georgia !!! nasty little F*@#$R The eyes were starting to get Very Full N BUtch was Getting Pretty Happy too. Fraser Boasting Again ----- Then we measured a few things. Im Not Too Sure About these Boys - perhaps we don't want to know !!!!! They did sleep in the same room !!! Now were talking my language. Good old Andy got into the PIS thing That grin spelt trouble on the way.... Couldn't find a taxi -- And I needed a smoke !!! Or otherwise known as Sustained Loss of Traction (SLOT) Then it was bed time -- some of us had a bedtime partner - Somebody trying to steal Butchs Chick. So remember next year ---

Anyone leave a bag behind at Frasers. Red Bag withYellow Pedigree Pal panel on side and looks like a Wellington Flight lable on the handle. Either ring or pm me as I've got Frasers Tel No. Thanks for the ride home Sam. brought back some good old memories, probably owe you a few beers for the ride home. Cheers Buddy.

What a great weekend - Met some kool guys and gals, got pissed - played some ropey pool - Rode the Raptor Monster - Want one of them it's a mean piece of machinery. Drunk some wicked stuff that Fraser our host found. managed to break the Old Girl - who's idea was it to do Skids !!! Ah well rather there than in the middle of no where. Thankfully Sam came to the rescue and got me home safe. Glad I didn't have to drive, I think I'm still pissed. Just got to get the old girl home and fix her up. Great weekend guys and good to meet you all. Will post piks when I can see straight. Big Louie

Hi Guys, Just PM me with your email for instructions / maps of where we will be. If you get lost or whatever just ring either Me (Dave - Big Louie) on 021637180 or Glenn Scott (Felix) on 02755262833. Look forward to seeing you all there and having a great time. Big Louie

Hows About 7.30 Breakfast at Mackers or Burger King and meet up in the Moorhouse Countdown car park. Head up the road to and meet up with Felix 8.15 - 8-30 and the rest of the Crew at woodend for say 9ish. Hows that sound for starters.

Hi Guys well its nearly here and oh by the way Felix the steels are only rented and the rent runs out in Kaikoura, you better be staying buddy otherwise the weels get re-posessed. Iv'e got enough food to feed an army. By the way who needs info on how to get there, just pm me and I'll send you a map and details, same for you Nelson Blenheim guys. Lets rip it up guys, I've got to put in a new starter ring, its fuc***d. So may be walking yet.. Big Louie

Breakfast at Mackers with a Photo Shoot in the car park then a Le Mans style start. F**K that would liven up the city.

Mackers for breakfast, Moorhouse Ave car park.

Are the ChCh Inland Route crew gonna meet up in town somewhere and all cruise up together. Would be cool.

As the MAN said, lets get it on. Sounds like a great spot and we can g\have a bit of a cruise through Kaikoura before the Piss starts to flow. The guy has got BBQ's there and a big outdoor brazier, He says that the Council there get a bit anal about beach bommies n BBQ's but he has had some ripper parties at The Shed with the brazier fired up. He has a sound system so just bring your favourite Yodelling Music n mem stick or IPod and he will hook it up no probs with noise as its just out of Kaikoura. He has an outdoor shower which is good. And for the Great Unwashed, we will just smell all weekend cos thats what camping weekends are all about. Forgot to mention that the Shed is heated for dossing in. Big Louie Weekend Organiser and Piss Trip Specialist

Hi Guys for all you guys coming up or down to Kaikoura for a stopover cruise on the 26/27 of this month (Thats May) I have somewhere to crash for you, bring a sleeping bag, tent whatever. We have spaces for about 26 people crashing rough in a shed at a mates place. There is a bar on site with a shower and gents urinal. No ladies facility but we can arrange for a porta loo. Let me know how many girls going and we will arrange something. Watch this site as either Felix or I will pm a map on how to get there for the guys / gals that are going in case anyone gets lost also for the boys coming down from Nelson / Blenheim. Its not far to the beach and just out of town. So will be a good spot and the guy thats got the place is a petrol head and renown Hoon. LET US KNOW SOONEST SO WE CAN GET THINGS ROCKING. Bring Piss. Bring Food. Bring Sleeping bag or tent. Bring your car. N lets have some fun. Big Louie

I'm up for that, inland route sounds just up my street will have a spare seat if anyone wants to risk it. Got no starter motor at mo but hopefully sorted this week.

Good idea lots of donuts and smoke - no its not a barbie - Welcome neighbours to Oldskool

Hows about a day out at the go cart track at Templeton then some nosh and piss at the Issie Tavern. Thoughts.?

Might be very interested will have a look at the web site. Big Louie

Whats happening Guys, more skids and slides,, Felix give me a ring as I may be free for Donuts Sunday. Let me know time and place. Big Louie

1660 x flow on 32/36 webber, full stainless exhaust, Toyota Celica 5 speed, Mk1 cortina rear end. Front end is full milton fully adjustable rose jointed arms with discs up front and cortina drums at rear. Adjustable top mounts. One day a full disc kit, 4 pots up front and a disc conversion on the rear. Just about to fit A arms to the rear. Double anti roll bar up front. bigger Rad with electric fan. carbon door cards. She's a good hack and has been a test bed for the new car I'm building which is a Cossie YB Turbo powered Anglia, she will be a road car but dialled up for track as well, she's in petes customs being built at the Mo. Hopefully Rangiora Show and Old School Nats next year. BL

What a brill road, shame about the cyclists, can we go round again next week gotta crack that donut !! Thanks guys it was just a magic day. Some good tight corners and a bit of brown adrenalin on a few occasions.