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    Out testing the watertightness while getting coffee. Spoiler alert: ...Still leaks.
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    Padding out the pages with more posts. Discuss here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/35012-guywithaviators-1974-austin-1300/page-11
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    My trusty twin carbs were being a right PITA to tune - even OS-GC Threeonthetree couldn't properly tame them. Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr So thank you to some other GCs, Tim and Sam I have a single carb to run while I get my twins looked at/rebuilt. Had to get overnight parts from Christchurch to run it though, my OG manifold is already suited for extractors. I've noticed a couple of frost plugs are weeping so I will have to pull them out and put new ones in with some sealant according to the internet. No dramas though as the thermostat gasket needs the same treatment. 5DMK7194 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Also did a temp repair to the major rust spots, looks okay. Just need to wipe an oily rag over the new paint right? 5DMK7193 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr And more excitingly/speaking of rust. I pulled the dash out and changed over the middle section to my black vinyl GT dash with tacho (not yet connected). While I had it out poked around the air vent channel and dug out some rubbish and uncovered some rust holes. Put rust kill acid on them for now and will get those repaired eventually. Dash looks swish though / not the yellowed wiper switch / anyone have a decent spare? 5DMK7189 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr
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    Pulled the lump out and took off the bits I need. Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Threw them at the new block along with the new parts. Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Went to install the rings, assumed they were STD size pistons but to my surprise after cleaning them up found they're max oversize. Cue quick trip to ACL to get bigger ones as Dad (mo999) was only up for the weekend to help me. Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Put that in and went for a test drive around the block. Had the bonnet off so saw the smoke escaping the loom before we smelt it. Coil had moved over in it's bracket and shorted against the block. Melted the power wire throughout the loom so unstitched that and put it back together with this stuff. Neat. Test drive was good other than that. 5DMK7195 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Untitled by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Also loving the new mesh grilles from Neal and the Channel-Master gutter mount ariel from a Morris 1300 at PaP Takanini.
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    Lay out the cardboard to catch oil leaks and I'll be there.
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    Lush. Wanna come tune my twin SUs for me?
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    I also took a couple of photographs. Lazy handheld though. 5DMK4589 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4588 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4648 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4635 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4604 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4600 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4599 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4591 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr 5DMK4620 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr
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    Just made the connection who this is. Love what you're doing Will!
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    This is true. After I got my V50 I caught the gay. Second that^ though, rad scoots. Keen for North isle scooter tour tbh
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    Photo from said ride today. Lush cruising AKL city with Shakatom's FR50. Only cut out twice in the rain, need more tape on the spark plug lead.
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    Yup was very moist. Such a rowdy ride though! Pining so hard for more in the summer. Chur Dorian for the photos. I took some with my damp camera too. Click the photos to see more.
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    This is tomorrow! I was looking at last years info and it doesn't start at Motat. It starts at: Auckland Post Office Building, 2 Lower Queen Street Auckland CBD. Shakatom and I are still convoying in from Z Panmure though. The ride has reached its 350 rider limit so if you're not already registered you'll be turned away. Let's hope the rain stays away so we can flood the CBD with the sweet sweet smell of 2t smoke!
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    Neat! Have you seen these? http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLice_sU_6Rfhw7LK-tl8A8u1XYQKeuFri Has some cool ideas. Following your thread with interest.
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    Look forward to seeing you there GreenTC! NC50 would be better than something modern! http://www.gentlemansride.com/about/faq The event starts at Motat. Shakatom and I are coming from south so are going to meet at Z Panmure (434 Ellerslie - Panmure Hwy) and convoy there - not sure on time yet but anyone else around that area is welcome to join in! Then was thinking regroup at the Caltex by Motat (790 Great North Rd) to refuel and brap in to the venue together. More details to follow but this is a rough plan so far! Thoughts?
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    I still have this. Hasn't been used much over winter but with the 2016 Auckland Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride coming up at the end of the month I thought I'd better give it some love. New battery, bulbs and rear tube courtesy of Botany Honda Motorcycles. Pic dump from today below. Needs a clean and some hoses tightened to stop 2T wees.
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    Yeah same. See if I can figure out my carb issues. /probably just do grass skids to solve it.
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    This is happening again. Sunday the 25th of September. https://www.gentlemansride.com/ I'll be there on my Yamaha V50 and Shakatom is registering interest with one of his steeds. Is there any interest in an OS contingent? Looks to be 115 registered riders for Auckland, should be wild!
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    So now just after it's wof has run out I'm finally rebuilding an engine for it! Samdash17's red 1300 was too rusty to save so I picked up his engine and box. Stripped it down and got the block and crank cleaned up at G.K Reconditioners in Panmure. Picked up all new bearings and gaskets from ACL. Now just need piston rings from Bowden Engine Parts in Taupo. IMG_9936 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr IMG_9935 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr IMG_9938 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr Will be using the cylinder head from my motor and perhaps the gearbox too. There are numerous other parts to swap over also, crabs, alternator, engine mounts etc. Next post should see the block painted and assembled and maybe even in the car! Next big job will be attending to some rust around the 'screen, upper sill and top of the rhs guard. Fun fun. Disco: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/35012-guywithaviators-1974-austin-1300/page-11
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    I only drove it a few more times after my last post. Decided after the second time it died on Queen Street with low oil pressure that it wasn't going to be practical driving it everyday. Picked up a sweet Nissan Sentra Sportwagon from Zebra to serve daily duties and give me time to fix the Austin properly. That put the Austin the garage (first time since I bought it in 2012 that it's had dry storage (the paintwork shows this )) Also you may recall in a post from last year I mentioned it was used for filming... Well it was aired not long ago. Season two of Westside! Complete with lopsided hydrolastic. vlcsnap-2016-08-09-16h53m54s756 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr vlcsnap-2016-08-09-16h55m30s144 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr
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    A few of my potato pictures, click through for bigger sizes etc. Pining to get my actual old car back on the road now after seeing this turnout! _22A6917 by GuyWithAviators, on Flickr
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    Yeah fair enough, a sickness you do not want. I'll go check it out.
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    Yup think I have it sorted thanks to Fletch and Shakatom! Oh thanks for that, how complete was it do you recall?
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