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This ones been replaced and mounted in the engine bay on the firewall, isnt actually that old looking but wiring is only twisted on at power end and may have shorted on something potentially? But will go back down in a sec n give a hammering an see how it goes.

Yeah need a right rear, will keep that in mind, will go try for a wof see what else is wrong if anyhting before i get to carried away buying stuff. Last WOF was in 2002 been sitting in the shed ever since.

So went down and had a look at it this arvo attempt to get it going. From memory the electronic fuel pump had shit itself, sure enough when trying to start pump wasnt working.

Motor has solid spark still and oil and only needed a small amount of water to top up radiator.

Has a smashed rear tail light n blown out tyre, will put the spare on once its going and take for a WOF see what else it needs before we buy to much for it.

Need to track down a pump to get it going so thats the first mission.

Theres some pics of the outside for you all!

haha i must of had it lucky with the impala...we literally just started peeling it out of the rubber in one corner n wallah the whole thing jjust came out lol

Shouldn't Mr SmithnSmith fix it? He was the one to break it

+1 to that.....new windscreen please sir!

this just keeps getting sicker lol

Love how this forum just keeps producing more awesomeness the longer im on here.

This thing is fukin epic.. So cool on so many levels!

fukn epic shit man haha

Fuck thats cool haha, agree some sort of old signage would be legit....Maybe like a oldschool workshop kinda sign would be cool

you can contact LVVTA direct and pay 50bux and they will send you a print out of the exact mods paper list for everything done to the car at the time of certing. Itl cover stuff that is not factory whether it needs a cert or not (at least mine did) . I got one for my last car as everything wasnt on the plate an i didnt have the papers.

looking mint man!

Saw a old dude driving a old vw ute of somesort just out of thames the other day. Kinda looked like a ute version of a early vw jetta?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/specialist-cars/other/auction-558009435.htm

what do you know it is on trademe lol

So havent done much lately, but went out to the olds the other day and realised iv got lots to do before it can go to panelbeaters.

So went back tonight and have finished striping the remaining bits in the car. Pulled out glovebox, heaterbox (FULL of sandblasting sand), gauge cluster, dash trim etc. Got wiring loom, windscreen wiper and brake booster to go then the bodys ready. Also need to take glass out of doors, trim off doors, bonnet and boot and get that ready to go to panelbeaters.

Have got a heap of panelwork/steel work coming via the slow boat from USA to get the rust repaired, can buy replacement panels & sections luckily relatively cheap.

Have also ordered bits to rebuild my chassis, new balljoints, arm bushes, wheel bearings, brakes, shocks, springs, diff gaskets etc etc. So can tidy that up and paint it as well.

More pics when I remember to take the camera out!

pretty sure it was a caddy, never seen one here before thats for sure. white with a blue stripe down the side

Saw a old dude driving a old vw ute of somesort just out of thames the other day. Kinda looked like a ute version of a early vw jetta?

that 323 is fukin awesome nice work.

R100 are always good to coming together nice!

Who cares I got no wofs anyway lol

work cars FTW, someone elses problem lol

Whats teh best/easiest stuff to paint a chassis with.

Sandblasted and expoxied.

thatss fukn awesome good work haha

better than going to the gym haha bloody mint workout....spent 3h ours in the bush on the bike today was epic day for it

if you want a cheap easy conversion then SBC would definatly be my pick.

Make up some engine and gearbox mounts. F All wiring like a UZ.

Parts are honestly so cheap for SBC check out ebay they have to be one of the most produced motors, which as a result parts are dirt cheap.

If its just a weekend cruiser then a carby v8 aint going to hurt!

If you dont want wiring could always by a 350 chev, easy to chuck in and cheap to buy, parts are dirt cheap for them!.

yup a mate has bought one off ebay and got it back here for about 900 i think.

yup low voltage can make the ecu have a spaz,

Sounds like a head gasket tho get it tested.

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Was down in one of the old mans sheds the other day and found our old car sitting around.

1973 Morris 1300, Even luxury auto spec!

Has been in the family since new, mum learnt to drive in it as it was her grandmothers.

Has only 25,000 miles since new and in the early 2000's my olds were using it as our 2nd car so I did quite a bit of driving round the farm in it as well!

Its still pretty mint, orange body is straight as, black vinyl interior still mint as.

So cause i dont have already enough to do with the 64 tui and i feel its a crime for it to sit there and be unused/unloved im going to have a go at getting it back on the road and rock around in for a laugh.

Will get the engine running again and then take for a wof see what it needs (grandad has been keepign on hold). If not too much ill sort it out and get on the road!!

No pics yet, will take some next time at olds, thread is method of motivation to make it happen !!!

yeah thought that was the case, thanks for that.

Need to find some wheels for the vin then!