coldturkey Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Not really a project at this stage but may become one. Bought this car with the help of Kyteler for me to use the 5 weeks im down in Invercargill. Its awesome and got it for cheaps too off the first NZ owners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Had some problems with idling when warm so cleaned the shit out of this. Used a whole can of carbie cleaner. Purrs like a kitten now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 The workshop outside my hotel room. Hotel management probably not too happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 Having some problems taking ages to get warm, and it never really gets up above 1/3 on the temperature gauge. Suspected it was missing thermostat but nope. Tested it and it opens and closes sweet, didn't check temperatures with a thermometer though. Maybe it is overactive/opening too soon? Mmmm Thermostat for lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 have always had amguilty pleasure for these. some nice rims and subtle slam would be perfect. completly drivable and lush while looking choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 have always had amguilty pleasure for these. some nice rims and subtle slam would be perfect. completly drivable and lush while looking choice I agree actually. I remember seeing them when I was real young and thinking they were sweet. Always wanted to own one and the opportunity came up. Need to source some sweet wheels - anyone got any lying around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark105 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 have always had amguilty pleasure for these. some nice rims and subtle slam would be perfect. completly drivable and lush while looking choice i like your style mr beaver, this is exactly what i wish to do, then drive it errry day. do like turkey, keen to see what you do with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 "Enjoy your stay, make yourself at home" Bogan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixx Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Legendary - Love the car, Love your use of hotel facilities. I hope you didnt wipe the dipstick on one of their towels? Does the unit have a dishwasher? you could clean your brake callipers etc in there while you are at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 have a look at the rubber seal around the thermostat plunger. it only takes a tiny amount of water to bypass the thermostat for it to not get up to temp. for what they're worth id chuck a new one in it anyway. sweet wagon too by the way. sheepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 I quite like these, I actually almost bought a silver one a few weeks back. This one looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 30, 2011 Author Share Posted October 30, 2011 have a look at the rubber seal around the thermostat plunger.it only takes a tiny amount of water to bypass the thermostat for it to not get up to temp. for what they're worth id chuck a new one in it anyway. sweet wagon too by the way. sheepers. Well you might think that but went and priced up a new stat, $60 from Supacheap, $70 from ripco. Nah I think I'll live with it. "Enjoy your stay, make yourself at home"Bogan Funniest thing was went this old guy walked past, was like "Having car troubles?". I was all "Nah not really, just tinkering". Oh and using all the pots and pans and plastic bowls in the cupboard to store the coolant in while I checked the thermostat, should have taken a photo of them all lined up outside my room. No dish/partswasher unfortunately. Although the dishes get done by room services errday. Wonder what would happen if I left some car parts in the sink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted October 30, 2011 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Nice wags! Oil pressure all good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yeah its mint. Sits halfway on the gauge while driving it, which translates to 300kPa. A little lower when idling. Why do you ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 i suspect it be a rb oil pump being a common prob. related question maybe. which maybe of consequence if it had millions of horsepowers and suffered daily rapings or had just generally been malnourished in its childhood. please apply some slam and some 15x8 knockoff rims then sell for $6k and make us all jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Quite digging the hubcaps with 6 stud holes tbh. But nah really, wheres a good place to look for wheels. Trademe doesnt have much on offer/people dreaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 What is the general consensus on wheels like these. Would they work or just look rude. http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=423594292 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cletus Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 would look sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I like them, was going to get some for my old Cressida before I got wheels off Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldturkey Posted November 19, 2011 Author Share Posted November 19, 2011 kinda just looking for inspiration/dreaming. Shouldn't really be spending monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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