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I wish we could get Astro's that don't crack and fail!

I sure J5 has asked it before, but now its my turn. 

 

How legal is this kinda carryon? http://offroadingsubarus.com/6stud_conversion.html

Theres no way my brumby is going to get a cert so it must be wofable or i wont bother.

"LVV Certification is always required for any hub or axle-related modifications unless specified below:

- Diff Ratio Changes (in existing housing)

- Axle housing replacement (direct bolt-in only).

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Is my wedding anniversary, so will likely have to do something more, uh, romantic, than an OS meet (if that is even possible).

More bleeding required - it shouldn't require multiple pumps.

I find my Morris the worst for brake bleeding. I find it takes two complete bottles pumped through the system. I made (hacked) an air-line adapter so I can put 20psi air to the reservoir which makes it slightly easier.

With new shoes and what not it should be acceptable.

The above from NZTA website.

As usual with da law, it depends. Cops could definitely make the OP's life difficult though, if they impound the car and force you into a court case.

What is a road?

There is often a difference between the common understanding of what a road is, and the wider, legal definition that is used in enforcing the laws that control the use of motor vehicles and the behaviour of drivers, cyclists, pedestrians and other road users.

The definition of road that is used for law enforcement purposes, including the enforcement of requirements relating to the use of motor vehicles, has been widened from the traditional view of what is a road.

This statutory definition covers places to which the public have access - whether of right or not. For an example, read the definition of 'road' in the Land Transport Act 1998 (on the Public Access to Legislation Project website). Take particular note of paragraph (d) and the words 'A place to which the public have access, whether as of right or not'.

Another feature, not seen often overseas, is the specific inclusion of a beach as a road. This allows local authorities to set speed limits on beaches, and also allows the New Zealand Police to enforce traffic laws, such as registration requirements, that apply to the on-road use of motor vehicles.

The definition aims to ensure that the public are protected from the misuse of motor vehicles, even in areas where we would not ordinarily expect to find motor vehicles. It is important to note that the definition does not give a right of access to any area covered by it, but rather ensures that the Act, and others like it, applies regardless of any public rights of access and use.

Because of the wide scope of the definition, the courts have developed a number of principles that they apply when considering whether a place is a road. These include that:

• 'public' means the public in general, and not just a section of the public
• it is not enough that the place is physically open to the public - they must be shown to be actually using it.

This assessment is made by the courts on a case-by-case basis and is dependant on the facts of each case. Therefore, it is not possible to give a simple 'yes' or 'no' in answer to the question, 'Is this place a road?'.

Saw that one heading in to the Steam Show as we were heading out. Must have been a KK & Shaz modern classic there @ the same time>!>!??

And this!

Concur.

Eat my fumes!

Yeah, they don't rust muchly

How would you like this as a project? Any traction engines for sale on the tard?

What's so bad about Morris'?

So, this little lot (and many Austin's besides) were right next door to the Fielding Steam place.

Had a chat to one of the staff there and he said that the building in the shot was an old railway station (or somesuch) that had been moved onto the site by the landowner. There was some sort of partnership related to the Austin collection that went sour so now it is stalled/in dispute/in limbo/who knows.  There were lots more Austins rotting out the back as well.

"Maewa Austin Mews

Stewart and Colleen Dykes’ Classic and Vintage Car Collection consists of around 65 Austins from 1916 to 1980, mostly 1950s or earlier, and some Austin Sevens. It includes the 1919 Austin 20 Special the museum owner built and then drove through 17 countries, 10 years ago. The museum is situated just out of Feilding, and is open ‘on demand’."

Might be worth a call/visit sometime if you are an Austin nut?!?

A few pics.

Dog appeared unhappy shortly after this.

Racy!

Part of the operating lineup

A Man's Reel Mower!

This is the kind of shed and shed ornament I'd like!

There was lots more to look at, a selection of stationary engines, more tractors, all the projects in the back of the shed, heaps of beards and bib overalls too.

I noticed that there was a little bit of 80's corporate history there too, Post Office Savings Bank (POSB) stamps for a number of years, then New Zealand Post Limited, then POSTSHOP!

OK, so this is from the NZ Hot Rod mag back in 1985, It is specifically about a Torana, but Viva suspension is very similar. Note that the chassis mounts on the Viva beam are also at the top, above the upper A arm, so you need a chassis/subchassis design that loads it the same way.

While digging up Viva suspension drawings I found the original Certificate of Registration for the 1975 Viva I cruelly purchased for $60 (in 1998 or so), drove back to Johnsonville from Wainuiomata (bit scary with sketchy brakes), and yanked the front suspension from. The rest went to to scrap metal, including the engine which was just hanging in the engine bay from a length of pipe IIRC.

Interesting that the original owner only kept it for 6 weeks/2200 km. Maybe they upgraded to a Ford?

The original written documents are so much cooler than the new printed versions.

I've got a few more of these kicking around from cars I have bought/wrecked. Anyone else got anything interesting?

Ah, that's the diagram I thought I had, have seen it before somewhere.  Thanks, I will steal it!

I think it is out of a Haynes manual or similar. I used to have the manual kicking around, but must have dumped/sold it.

Here's the dimensions.

What car? I just park my daily on the suburban streets nearby when on a private trip. Wouldn't do that with anything cool/desireable though.

I think I have a drawing that shows dimensions somewhere. Will have a look in the weekend.

I was going to use this setup in my Minor (even pulled the suspension from an HC and stored it for a few years). The biggest issue IIRC was the need to have high chassis rails (the beam mounts below the viva body) which are ugly/intrusive.

I finally sold it to someone who crashed their lotus 7 clone, and needed new parts.

Oldschool towcar - HG Holden 186 w/ 3 speed manual. Hauled this rig OK at least around Kapiti

Yeah, Palmy North I've been told.

have got Ward 5-slots on my Holden. I wouldn't think they are any more valuable than a regular alloy of the era. IIRC I paid about $400 for the set including tires a few years ago.

Be cool with a Manx!

Someone may have been referencing thesamba.com - probably the biggest VW forum around.

This is the buggy forum:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewforum.php?f=38

There is always a shit-ton of build threads to look through there.