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Geez somehow missed this thread. So is that MX5 running gear? Was mulling over repower options for the Avenger and thought about the MX5 driveline, wondered why more people dont opt for them. Some nice engineering Pete (sucking up), gonna go for the sleeper look or something different?

Haha I like what you did with that suitcase. That noise would be good for scaring birds away from perching on the racks and doin their buisness. Need to keep an eye out for one of those vintage AA badges too.

couldnt find discussion fred for your van Al, what was up with that volks rod? Too far gone?

Faaaaark thats cool, wouldnt mind that as a run about!. Those are some nice looking rims on it

Those early commies are soo under-rated, compact cars that can take 4, 6 or V8 motors I like the look of the VKs, tho they were slightly bigger than previous models so carry a little more weight At least it should be a cheapish daily if you stick with the starfire for now Keep up the good work

Funny how the wheels got you excited so you mounted them lol. Seriously, this things comin along nicely. Those wheels should polish up all good on the lips and think they are satin centers so might take well to being painted? Are those black steelies in background another option?

Congrats on the license test!

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I put bigger profile tyres on my L200 which closed up the gap a bit, couldnt put hardly any weight in the back with low profiles either and thats no good to me It all depends what you want to use your ute for and how far you want to go coz you could notch it and bag it etc. probably not worth it if you only trying lose 1" tho slightly higher profile tyres on the rear might do it

That chop looks wicked Sam. How bout suicide doors too. Gonna respray the original colour or goin for something else? Rusted up rat look perhaps. Duh, thats right, we dont want more rust Cant wait to see this back on the road

I like the sound of this

Hey mate, great to have members from other countries and to see how you guys roll. machinegun thru bonnet, yeah

How'd you go with sorting that rust? The one thing that (almost) all projects have in common.

Damn I clicked on this thinking there was drinks by a riverside? on Thursday

Great pics Andrew. Was cool to meet those of you I did get to talk with. Had a good chat with Bigfoot, and your right mate, the Avenger needs that front end smacked with the lowering stick something bad. Good to see others cars in the flesh as it were. Look forward to more, party on

Mine must be nana/grandad-spec haha, How bout this colour-scheme lol:

Hey just noticed your tacho is same as one Ive had for years now, been in a few of my old cars and currently resides in the Avenger. Does yours read accurately? Mine reads good at lower revs and jumps up quickly with a blip on throttle but the higher the revs get the needle gets more reluctant to move, it seems to slow down so when motor is doing probably about 3500rpm its only reading about 2000-2500. Yes I have had a fiddle with the 4-6-8 switch

Some missing and farting from the motor all of a sudden was enough to motivate me to update some motor bits: new dizzy cap, new rotor and ballast resistor While changing the rotor I bumped the points wire and it completely broke off from the points as if it was barely hanging on so I think I found what was causing the miss. Popped in the spare set for now. Also noticed that the amp meter wasnt reading anything for a while but didnt think much of it til I got a flat battery so off to the shop again for a new voltage regulator That reminds me, gotta paint that engine bay lol

Dont know bout the boot but do you need one of these shifter humps when fitting a floorchange? http://www.ingear.co.nz/EcoShop/126/4-Speed-Shifter-Hump-VKU2885.aspx I know its for a 4 spd but would it give more clearance? Ingear also sell the plenum repair panels to suit CMs

I wouldve liked a ride in the back before floor gets fixed

Dont worry me too much on the date but need to know for certain so I can offload the numerous offspring or my meet will have to be in the carpark haha

Yeah I put my Valiant through for WOF half an hour before the start and got pinged on 3 minor things, bugger. Wanted to take it on the cruise more than have it parked up for show but I thought better not risk it. So... if anyone there was wondering who turned up to the show n shine in a ratty Avenger then yeah, that was me. Would definitely make for a good meet next year, cool cars and warm fuzzies

Was a real nice day for show/shine/cruise. Not a huge turn out but heaps of cool cars to be seen.

in much agreeance of all of the above, been no official meat for a couple months

Sounds like a plan. Mines running bit better now, just waiting for a good (bad) excuse to take it out. Disturbing the peace is a good enough excuse. Was hoping to take it on the Toy Run next weekend but will be a miracle if that happens, roll the Avenger instead. Definitely catch up sometime