sr2 Posted September 5, 2019 Author Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, MACKAZ said: Wow. Genuine Yella Terra head. Nice!! Good hp increase too. Great purchase Yeah I was blown away. Now I've got two of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dell'orto Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Wait, the guy was offended you wanted to pay more for it??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted September 9, 2019 Author Share Posted September 9, 2019 12 hours ago, Dell'orto said: Wait, the guy was offended you wanted to pay more for it??? That about sums it up. I think he was pissed with people asking him on his auction if it was a YT, he'd convinced himself it wasn't and was sticking to his guns! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Good to see you are back at it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 4 hours ago, Kiwibirdman said: Good to see you are back at it. Thanks mate, been a a bit busy of late - and another friggin corporate job! Race car takes a lot of time - but what a babe. And the good ship "Aquaholic has needed attention. (We got it a shitload cheaper!). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibirdman Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Too many toys.....too little time....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 28/10/2021 at 07:13, Kiwibirdman said: Too many toys.....too little time....... Bit of a funny story behind the boat. It had been left in the Tamaki Drystack for a few years after the owner had lost interest. I was happy with my current trailer boat but when the Carver came on the market my brother & my wife's uncle (an old fishing buddy) said they'd come in as silent partners in buying the boat (we fluked it for almost half the original advertised price!). Great upgrade, hasn't cost me much to go from a 14 ft trailer boat to something that sleeps 5 people; the good ship "Aquaholic" is currently residing in the Milford Mariner just 2 1/2 minutes drive from home. The funny part of the story is the wife's uncle is 74 years old and my brother is overseas most of the time - guess who does all the anti-fouling and maintenance? I keep telling them the must have seen me coming a mile away! Not complaining though, its a great boat. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 I'm chuffed to see that you are back into the Resurrection of Rigamortice Simon. I've missed your updates. Keep them coming ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, Flash said: I'm chuffed to see that you are back into the Resurrection of Rigamortice Simon. I've missed your updates. Keep them coming ! Cheers mate, same applies to your thread - love your project. Been working hard on trying to adjust the work/play balance. Edited to say: I have a soft spot for old pommy shite and an obsession for "totally impractical solutions for problems that never existed in the first place". I suspect we are kindred spirit. Edited November 1, 2021 by sr2 embelishment 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Well said about the kindred spirits mate. I often think back on previous projects that I have done and how I would now do things differently being older - but not necessarily wiser. You are in the fortunate position to be making improvements on the same vehicle after so many years. Not many get that opportunity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 17 hours ago, Flash said: Well said about the kindred spirits mate. I often think back on previous projects that I have done and how I would now do things differently being older - but not necessarily wiser. You are in the fortunate position to be making improvements on the same vehicle after so many years. Not many get that opportunity. One of my favourite quotes is "youth and exuberance is no match for old age and treachery". 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963 AP5 Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 I came across this fine example at an event over the weekend. It's a 1951 model so not quite the same as yours but I thought you might like it all the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 @sr2Are you going to stay with the 4 speed? Or gonna put a 5 speed in? Be aware that the 5 speed uses ad differnt mount and is about 50mm further back than the 4 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 08/11/2021 at 18:42, JustHarry said: @sr2Are you going to stay with the 4 speed? Or gonna put a 5 speed in? Be aware that the 5 speed uses ad differnt mount and is about 50mm further back than the 4 speed. Thanks for the input mate. Thought process was to start off with the 4 speed (as per the 1992 declaration) and then strip, rebuild and fit the 5 speed at a later date. Have to say I thought the mount bolt patterns were the same and the difference is only 12 mm, I'll check tomorrow, take some photo's and report back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Ok. I though if was further back. When I put a w50 in my 1971 crown from a w40 I had to modify the crossmember significantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 57 minutes ago, JustHarry said: Ok. I though if was further back. When I put a w50 in my 1971 crown from a w40 I had to modify the crossmember significantly. Cheers for the info mate, did you have to modify the driveshaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, sr2 said: Cheers for the info mate, did you have to modify the driveshaft? Nope. Both gearboxes are exactly the same length and use same slip yoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan_L Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 POR15 do a 3 piece set for cleaning/degreasing/sealing inside fuel tanks, not sure if it will be available where you are though? Im UK based.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted November 17, 2021 Share Posted November 17, 2021 Yeah por15 is available here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr2 Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 Thanks guys, I'll check out Por15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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