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Hi All I've hijacked my brothers inactive account to share this event I've created with you as I think there will be plenty of you in here that it suits! It's a JDM Swap Meet - yeah, the name is a bit cliche but it's to the point / requires no explanation. I'm currently on the hunt for those people with a collection of parts they may no longer need (but can't bare to throw out!) to snap up the swapper spots. So if you're an early Japanese car enthusiatic (read: hoarder haha), please take a look at the event info below and check through your boxes of bits and hopefully you'll agree that this could be a good idea! I'll try to remember to come back here and answer any questions, but there are a few FAQs in the links, there's also a facebook event page I'll post and the email I've set up for this event is jdmswap@dkmfabrication.co.nz Thanks for reading and hope to see you there if it's your thing! 😁 The facebook event link is here - if you can jump on and invite any like-minded friends or share it that would be amazing! JDM SWAP MEET - 8 NOVEMBER 2025 - KUMEU SHOWGROUNDS Join us for a unique swap-meet dedicated to classic Japanese cars and parts. This event caters to enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone passionate about the golden era Japanese automotive scene (1970's - 2000 cars). Whether you've got a hoard of parts to clear out, are hunting for an elusive part, looking to buy or sell a project car, or simply want to admire some well-loved classic Japanese cars, this is the event for you. EVENT DETAILS 🛍️ Traders: Pack-in from 7.00am 💎 Show Cars: Pack-in from 8.00am 🎫 Public Open Times: 9am - 3pm (public tickets are available here) Swap Meet (Cars and Parts) | Car Show & Awards | Food Vendors & Trade Stands 🤝 The swap meet area will be filled with traders offering everything from that headlight you’ve been looking for or a slightly-less-rusty door for your project. 🏆 A car show will display both restored and modified vehicles, judged by a panel of experts and fellow enthusiasts. 🍔 Food vendors will be on site, offering refreshments and food throughout the day. SWAPPERS / VENDORS We welcome traders with classic Japanese car parts, memorabilia, cars and related items. Book your spot early to ensure prime placement & secure your commemorative T-shirt. We have personal trader spots for those clearing their parts out, and a vendor village for pop-up retail stores and trade stands. To book a swap or vendor spot, register here (Early entry incentives available until 20/09/2025). PRE-2000s JAPANESE CAR SHOW & AWARDS This event will showcase a wide range of classic Japanese vehicles, from iconic sports cars, restored gems, to reliable workhorses and everything in between. With a range of award categories to appreciate the array of epic vehicles we will see on the day. To enter for the car show, register here (Drivers get free admission to the event). The JDM-swap meet offers a unique opportunity to find those parts that you don’t find listed on trademe or marketplace, connect with fellow enthusiasts and experts and enjoy a day immersed in car culture with like-minded enthusiasts.

@RUNAMUCK The morse code to signal the whirly bird that it's too late for antics

If you're close by, go anyway & see who shows up.

I'm pretty sure he died by now. Rule of thumb, if someone goes missing for 6 months, they're not coming back.

More video, but of playing around with an exhaust sensor. I still remember her voice after all these years & half expect her to tell me the time soon after the temp'.

There are 6 and 12 volt bulbs listed as 'for scooter' on aliexpress. The ones that have 1 side for dip & both sides for high beam seem reasonable. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32719482964.html Or.... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32995409361.html Might be able to get one sooner from the likes of trademe. I looked but only found stop-tail LED. A winter or 2 back i put stop-tail LED bulbs into the headlight buckets of the model T. Worked remarkably well.

If JB weld or something will hold the dirt out, do it. I once replaced the top of a model A distributor with a popsical stick with wires shoved through little holes. Based that one on stories on the internet. There was a video of someone doing it somewhere but i can't find it now /Ling

I spent more money than i should have to acquire some plastic plugs. They were far more attractive than the copper & plastic, and less bulky. And they make this really satisfying noise when being unplugged, like stirring macaroni cheese or something. Found i could buy them for 1/4 the price direct from china. Or i could buy them for 400 times the china price at B.n.T. i recall seeing them in a workshop a long time ago and i wasn't even allowed to look at them because they were 'too good for my eyes' or something. I have since figured out the people at that workshop are dicks & need to be corporeally punished. So up yours NZ, i am good enough to see plugs. And if you don't like it, fuck you. https://youtu.be/u3GwSzpvNq0 A terrible video

OK, i tried to replace as many pictures as i could, sorry about them being mostly massive though. Wow that's an old photo. It made a friend half it's size.

Most of the old pictures died but i'll see what i can do to replace them. So i learned you can use a pocket knife to carve totara & chewing gum to make a makeshift oil plug, or a frost plug. Just some pictures of some travels.

Umm... People say strange things? https://youtu.be/VXRBjEnpMwY https://youtu.be/-MEn4SMv-4s

What if you use the t57 rods & 2 bearings in the same rod to make up width like people do when putting replaceable shells in babbitt fords? I think the trick with the model T was to use 2 MG bearings side by side in the big end.

Journals maybe 33mm long. Bigend maybe 35mm or so, might be able to bore bigger before hitting the rod bolts but don't count on it. Wrist pin 18.5mm-19mm. About 7 inches long.

How hard would it be to re-form a rod to fit? I have a few T conrods i'll likely never use.