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Scored a complete body off the Tard and it’s in Invercargill. Just organising to get it bought to Auckland. It has a mint front end and rear quarters which will solve most of the issues with the GT shell. Caught up with the engine builder and dropped off all the bits I have. Block has been bored to 86mm and sleeved and he reckons it’s running Telstar pistons. Apparently an oldschool mod from 30 years ago! Plan is to linebore with BRM steel main caps and the crank just needs a polish then he’s working on sourcing a set of replacement pistons. I am getting the bottom end balanced as well. Once the bottom end is assembled we will sort out the head. Focus is on getting the 2 door panel finished and then to the paint shop so I can’t start putting it back together as 2 cars in parts is a bit of a mare with bits everywhere.

Kent 234 cam and vernier timing gear., nice gas flowed head with steel rocker posts etc, Aldon electronic dizzy and twin 40 DCOE’s will move along very nicely

Export shell. All the UK assembled export models had them plus the NZ assembled ones. Additional strengthining substandard roads so to speak

I know of a place to park up in Penrose outside my office but no food or coffee close by..Problem is the traffic is just so fucked in Auckland and unpredictable.

Or use the old school capillary tube that slides between the radiator hose and the radiator flange

Bugger all progress. I have ordered new sills, boot floor and other repair panels for the boot from Ex Pressed Steel in the UK. The front panel is still an issue and I’ve been trying to get this Mk 1 in Tauranga that’s on Trademe. It’s an auto plus it’s deregistered but the guy that owns it still thinks it’s worth 5.5k. Ive offered him 2.5k but he’s not budging.. 

On 13/06/2018 at 17:54, kiwiplymouth said:

I've got a funny feeling that may be owned by the now hard to find hemisix valiant parts dealer from mataura....Mopar people may remember him.

That’s screaming out for a 340 with 4 speed pistol grip or E49 engine and running gear

Loads of Mk 2 & 3 Zephyrs and Zodiacs

Just take it to any radiator shop and they will tell you if it’s fucked or not. About 4-500 for a new core

Check the radiator. Core could be all blocked up if it’s old and not been used for a while. Going by you saying that it took bugger all water to top it up, I’d say the radiator is fucked.

Ohh lala looks like a factory 351 as well

Yeah they were shockers ex the Thames assembly plant. Clear coat didn’t last long either

2 hours ago, DB8-TypeR said:

I would avoid importing anything old unless you have deep pockets. Very high chances of rust, dodgy previous repairs or having sat around unused and unmaintained for many years, so will need $$$ to pass compliance

Second that. There’s a reason  people sell uncomplied cars. Most rusted out POS’s.

Resene do a marine grade epoxy which is as hard as the hobs of hell. I’m using it on the underside of my Cortina and then top coat over it

I really enjoyed the drag day last Dec at Meremere and it’s the only oldschool event I have attended. Being an older cunt (54) I like my home comforts when away so book a Bach would be what I’d go for if I went to the Nats. In Taupo. Also it’s about the cars and people so turn up in whatever you want. The thing I like about oldschool is the huge variety of cars of all ages and the stories about why you like and drive that car. Also it’s seems unpretentious and nobody judges you on what you drive. Also with a lot of these types of events it’s always the same people that organise them and I know everyone is busy but spending a few hours here and there helping out takes the load off the regulars. A grass gymkhana, engine blowing, valve cover racing or even a trolley derby would be a shit load of fun plus a park up for the public to view. The other idea would be to have a sub $500 class where you buy a car worth no more than $500 and it must have a rego and WOF and bring it to the Nats. If it won’t make it home just drop it at Pick a part. That’s my 2 cents from an old cunt

Can’t you make 1 reasonable engine out of the 4?

Depends how many miles you are doing a year. You would have to be using it as a daily before you would have problems with valve seats

You could always dry sump it. 

Nice pre aeroflow Mk1 

I need a couple of sets of old black plates restored. How much?

Second kerosene. I reckon it’s the best parts cleaner and then I just hose off big bits or small parts put in a sieve and run under the tap and then blow dry with the air gun.