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I thought it was no slicks as well???

skids yeah yeah where

Big meet A+++

Exhaust fail means the Van for me

My car is looking like a maybe still a gearbox to be rebuilt yet I have faith but will keep you in the loop if im a no go

Looks past it to me would be cheaper to buy a runner off tard me

Keen to see this going

Mine was on the way to get the exhaust fixed this morning and just stopped something electrical and the gearbox to do as well fingers crossed

I'm sure you can run any type of car last time we where there . There was a home made midget with a big bike engine in it on slicks very fast.

My Van is a 79 and is on 12x 1.5 wheel studs sounds like mk1 on the front mk2 rear. From what I know you shouldnt need a return on your webber

Rebuilding gearboxes they are not as easy as they make out .

Paid bring on the oldschool take over

I'm going to book but will be waiting for my gearbox to come back. Not be able to get 1st or 2nd gear is a bit of a pain

The boys playing Many thanks to Elliott for the video

Getting the car ready for Gumboot was a tight time line this time with work and everything going on. Had the car checked over all was well needed new rubber so picked up these and they where very good all weekend and very sticky. Next was the jetting in the carbs which a quick trip up to webber spec on Thursday morning problem solved but was worried all the jets changed 1 day before 1000km run but I had faith and it paid off the delivery of the fuel now is great the power is very smooth now and it's not running out of gas any more which is even better. Then a mad rush on Friday morning stickers on and tools packed quick check over and ready to go. Next was the start and plan for day one was this The car was running great couldn't fault it was doing everything I asked of it the main issue was to much weight in the car should have packed lighter. Half way though the day the HP of the engine was showing though with the other escort's just A little more on the hills and the longer straights ( Even the hair dryer car was taking it easy on day one aye MAX ) until it started to feel a little flat still had a little bit more but didn't feel right so at the next stop had a look and one of the leads was off the top of the plug on and away again After this stop was one of the best roads I ever driven the car done a couple of quick passes then had 20km of clear road and it drove like a dream and quick.Then another gravel road for a little more fun. End of day one I was done nothing left I had driven as hard as could all day petrol usage which pretty on par with the other guys which was a surprise due to the 45's . The gear box was starting to feel the pain 1st and 2nd where near on impossible to select so a little brute force and keep going. Start of day 2 Jenn and I where first to leave 5 km from the first stop we finally got caught up by an sti subbie and broken headers again dropped the rear exhaust . Lucky this time we where at Whangamomona ???? not much we could do but keep going so drove the day out and kept hooking the exhaust back on all day . a small group of us where lucky enough to find a dissed quarry and do a few rounds . There is a video of 3 of us all at the same time I will put the link up later. A quick stop at the top of Messenger hill and then to the finish with a few stops on the way while we waited for Doug Joes garage and the escorts where very early back beers and pizza rate this great spot then home Great weekend If you are thinking of doing Gumboot you will love it great fun , great people and great roads and more great roads

There is still stuff to do on the running gear I haven't done much to it really . I have a few more plans yet

Thanks we are very happy with the result.Booked in for tints tomorrow and then I just need to find some time to get the lowering gear in as its just sitting there

So who is going on the 29th? As mine should be running at full speed by then all dyno and wouldnt mind seeing what the difference is on the new motor on a track i know what it can do

Big thanks to Craig from Attract Signs for the new look now the next few jobs can get under way

I use Ferodo ds2500 cant fault them so far pulls up hard very good from cold for street use as well

Keen on Hampton

I have just seen the mock up for my Van and its really cool the sign writer is a member.member. Dont go white its dirty every second day.

Looks great wish is had welding skill like that. What colour are you painting it?

So when will it be running????? It's been resting for 5 months now needs a good drive

Got it back last night just in time to drive to the monthly meet. Had to do a mad dash to ripco for a new dizzy cap and roto and the points where wrong as well. I thought it ran like clock work on these parts Many thanks to Azzurro for the great photo Hopefully if it doesn't rain to much over the weekend so I can get the lowering done over the weekend