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Are those motorbike batteries all good laying on their side?

Here is the page out of the VIRM (WOF Rule book) https://vehicleinspection.nzta.govt.nz/virms/in-service-wof/general/vehicle-structure/structure-incl.-frontal-impact So my understanding is that it doesn't have to be repaired by a panelbeater but the WOF inspector can ask for a report.

It looks so tiny

You haven't got the gearbox in gear have you?

THREAD HIJACK On Sunday the 23rd of Feb the Welly monthly meet is going to be at Paraparaumu beach. It would be cool to see some Manawatu old schoolers there. Here's the details. //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/42046-welly-monthly-meet-sunday-23rd-feb-pram-beach/

Could there be something in the exhaust from when you cut out the cat?

A couple of months have past since my last update because all I have done is drive it. We loaded the wag to the roof for family xmas duties and zig zagged all over the Manawatu including an off road excursion in Apiti. All was swell until last weekend, after the hot rod picnic at Otaihanga, the tailgate window jammed half way up. I had a look inside and discovered the steel channel that supports the bottom of the glass and connects the regulator was rusted out along the bottom. I am never going to find one of these in NZ so I had to make one. With some help from Glen at Plimmerton Panel and Paint I bent up a new channel. Old Vs New I then cut the guides and mounts of the old channel and welded to the new one. Lucky these weren't rusty. The glass has a slight curve so I heated the channel in a couple of spots and bent it a little. Sprayed some cold galv on the outside. New channel now in place, I filled it up with window urethane and inserted the glass. I'll leave it to cure for a couple of days, then pull it out again and put some proper paint on it. BRING ON WAGNATS

Just get the right boss kit

Whoa. It looks like a different wag now that it's slammed.

Why do I still bother reading this thread?

Wow, 1 week turn around. That's better than most workshops. I am a bit disappointed that the running vid with open headers didn't include a celebratory WOT.

Hey man. A customer came into work today that owns a Volvo wag like yours and he said he has a parts car/wag. I'll PM you his details in case you need anything.

vents for flicking ya ciggie buts

Try bleeding the brakes next.

Good job team. Keep up the good work.

I spoke to the friendly local panel beater today and I'm going to use his bender/skills to make one up on saturday.

That's very generous of you Pete. Don't go too overboard tho.

Febuary meet is a cruise to Paraparaumu beach on Sunday the 23rd. More deatails here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/42046-welly-monthly-meet-sunday-23rd-feb-pram-beach/

Last months meet/cruise/picnic was a nice change so while the summer sun is shining we'll carry on the same. For February we will convoy to Paraparaumu Beach and aim for this carpark... https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?q=paraparaumu+beach&ll=-40.893435,174.979634&spn=0.000065,0.038581&hnear=Paraparaumu+Beach,+Paraparaumu,+Wellington&gl=nz&t=m&z=15&layer=c&cbll=-40.893266,174.979757&panoid=w3GLm1jjeLdyIy5GLR48tw&cbp=12,291.17,,0,-1.76 There are a few cafés close by to grab a bite to eat or bring a picnic. Meet at Plimmerton Weigh Station at 11am. We will depart at 11:15. Turn off S.H.1 at Raumati south and head up the coast road like so... https://maps.google.co.nz/maps?saddr=Paekakariki,+Wellington&daddr=-40.9362814,174.9773778+to:-40.9171369,174.9802964+to:Paraparaumu+Beach,+Paraparaumu&hl=en&sll=-40.939193,174.979248&sspn=0.168057,0.308647&geocode=FWiSjv0dTYptCilbITsvqKZAbTEA86JDYe8ABQ%3BFadcj_0dYfFtCil1E9ppKadAbTGRNqoGYe8AEw%3BFXCnj_0dyPxtCimxAfOL2KBAbTHgHKoGYe8AEw%3BFcAEkP0ds_ptCimJb29t5qBAbTGwL6NDYe8ABQ&oq=paekakar&gl=nz&mra=dpe&mrsp=1&sz=12&via=1,2&t=m&z=12 Any oldschooler's from the Manawatu want to meet us in Pram' it would be great to see you. If the weather is rubbish we will meet at old faithfull Wholly Pizza Thorndon on the following Tuesday night (25th) at 7pm. We will make the call on the day. Discuss in the usuall place... //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/33331-wellington-monthly-meet-discussion/page-56

Count me and my boat in

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Jervisad. He was at the Plimmerton meet that you attended. It has had some low added since last time.

What about getting a old MX5 and using the driveline. You can pick them up for a couple of grand. Use the standard wiring and computer. Sell off the parts you dont need for some cash back.

Some inspiration. Slam the wag.

Yeah, that's what i was thinking. Cheers Dane.