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E.g. https://www.trademe.co.nz/4672534072
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Can't find out owner nowadays unless you are popo etc.
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I guess we'll have to agree to disagree on this one.
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Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
9th would be better for me, I'm oncall week of the 23rd. -
!!!!!!Hanmeet 2024 23rd-25th August - Entry Form is up now!!!!
Nominal replied to JustHarry's topic in South Island Region
Have reg and coughed up. Not 100% sure on travel arrangements as too many balls in the air right now, but I'll probably need a ride/drive from ChCh. -
You can get an MOT exemption (i.e. no WOF) when the vehicle is 40 years old in the UK.
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Does it need external checking every 6 months to be 'safe'?
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That's not what I said, why would doing a 1 year wof check on a 1999 car be any more risky that a 1 year wof check on a 2000 car? Do you actually drive an old car? The 6 month wofs are a pointless waste of time and money.
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One outer headlight (dip/high beam) gave up the ghost during Beach Hop. I installed these when the car came to NZ in 2003, so last 21 years, fair I suppose. The working one looked a bit sad too so I though I'd replace both. The centre high beam set are the ones it had in Indiana and seem fine. Took them out and cleaned up the buckets (I ended up doing all 4) followed by a squirt of Black Zinc. I did the same for the small aluminium trim pieces that go in where the masking tape is, and the blacked-out areas behind the grille that were a bit scruffy. It turns out that modern Hella lights (stocked at BNT) are all semi-sealed and don't have the nice domed shape so I got a couple of 5 3/4 sealed peams from PartsSelect on TM Let there be light! Also picked up some used PP from Trademe.
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!!!!!!Hanmeet 2024 23rd-25th August - Entry Form is up now!!!!
Nominal replied to JustHarry's topic in South Island Region
DIdn't say they have to be current? -
Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
Keen. -
Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
Sure, who needs a heater. -
Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
I gotta make plans man. Have work drinks too tonight. -
Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
Any plan @Mourning Cupcake? -
Pulled the leaking valve cover, misplaced gasket would be why it was so bad Nothing to see here. Ever get the feeling that your new parts (on the left) aren't as good as the old parts? I think I'll hang on to the old cap, even though it's a bit damaged. Might see if there is a more $$$ option on Rockauto next time I order.
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Got some paint on them and baked it with the heater for a while Good thing I have some photos from when I took it apart 7 years ago to refer back to for what goes where. Got one side done, looks better with the pipes painted I must say. Had to stop and tidy up the work area as we have a couple of house viewings tomorrow. I don't usually tidy up until either the stage of the project is finished, or I can't find what I need.
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!!!!!!Hanmeet 2024 23rd-25th August - Entry Form is up now!!!!
Nominal replied to JustHarry's topic in South Island Region
Bags not the A-class -
Wellington Monthly Meet - Discussion thread
Nominal replied to KKtrips's topic in Lower North Island Region
High of 16? I don't mind really either way. -
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One the plus side I labelled the plugs On the minus side they have mostly faded. Dug out the intake piping, surprisingly well made I thought considering that I did it, but needed a good clean up Inside and out. I don't think I had roloc discs back in the day, they are good for this sort of job. Squirted some good old black zinc inside, will do the outside tomorrow then look at my silicone tube and clamp supplies. IIRC the radiator needs to go in first.
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I’ve seen it, it’s not as good as a Morris, but I like it.
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Lets see Muffler replaced, I left the other side there as it didn't look too bad Pulled the door trim off to put a speed nut on the self tapper holding the wing mirror Got some Rock Auto Looked at a grotty engine
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Might be on a progressive linkage?