Brucehc Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 My 1972 Daihatsu Max 360X has now been some 4 years in restoration. Starting with full brake rebuild then on to fuel tank restoration (sealing the old rust!). I got it running though very poorly, so decided to leave the engine until last. I took it to a local mechanic to get it roadworthy - so plenty of small jobs were needed for that. Biggest obstacle seemed to be the windscreen. They wanted it replaced but eventually accepted it was OK with a re-polish. The engine needed a total rebuild and took some 18 months of tedious work. Sourcing parts is such a headache from Japan! Finally little Max is registered (Club) and running on the road. He just may be the only one is captivity still? Next job is stripping the surface rust and doing a repaint. I am having a go at that myself. Here is a pix of Max as he is today... 2 Quote
h4nd Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Hi Bruce, welcome to the discussion section. For onlookers, his build thread is here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/55554-daihatsu-360x/ You asked if there was any Dai 360's running in NZ. Last time I asked a guy on trademe, he said there were 7 registered (licensed to use on the road). I have one, with a build thread here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/36833-h4nds-1974-daihatsu-fellow-max-360/ I know there's one other in Chch, and think there's maybe one more. I also have a 1978 550cc (big block, lol) on the driveway, awaiting resto. Enjoy that 2T engine note! PS you may also enjoy the Kei Car general discussion / pics thread here: //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/54024-kei-banter/ Quote
Brucehc Posted February 26, 2017 Author Posted February 26, 2017 Wow that is amazing number in NZ I don;t think there are anything like that here in Australia. I am coming to NZ in September and would love to look up any Dai-hards of the 360cc variety! I wil be in Sth Island and as far north as Christchurch only. Quote
h4nd Posted February 26, 2017 Posted February 26, 2017 I'll put the jug on. I'm in Chch, and daily mine to work. Typically 100 miles a week. Quote
Brucehc Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 Great! Do you have any spares? I need a new carby - the one I have doesn't want to idle properly, or maybe that is just an adjustment? No-one been able to get it right yet though. Also like to get a set of hubcaps for it. Quote
kyteler Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 It's a shame I threw all my spare parts in with mine when I sold it, I think I had a spare set of caps. Pointless post but oh well, lerl. I still have my spare truck-lid mounted on the wall of my shed for memory sake. 1 Quote
Nominal Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 I saw this one on the road in Palmerston North last year. My parents also had one when I was a kid, same colour and all. Saw a white one at Manfield (in the carpark, not racing) a few years ago. There is also a cowpat green one up in Raetahi, stored in a basement. 2 Quote
kicker Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 What happened to the van one that was for sale on here a while ago? Quote
h4nd Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 There is one in kiwi auto spares chch rotting under a tree. It had a big shunt in the side, and it's there as an ornament. They don't even admit they have it, but you could call them and try? It's near here if you can persuade them, I can pick up and post. It's visible in this pic, but been moved since (zoom in): https://www.google.co.nz/maps/@-43.5324444,172.693748,3a,24.4y,218.8h,76.52t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1swk8DcHd5_QWWOlcGZKgdxQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 Also, being 2 stroke, they're rather sensitive to having good spark, properly set plug gaps (~0.7m ), accurate timing set (to the mark, not advanced) and of course, air leaks. I had some similar troubles with a carb, due to blockage in the tiny bleed tubes around the butterfly valve. A worn butterfly valve stem will also admit air, leaning out particularly at idle. Quote
h4nd Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 @kyteler so what happened to yours? Is it being built up somewhere? Quote
kyteler Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 It got transported from Invercargill to Wellington, costing more than the guy paid for the car which I forget the price of. After it left I've no idea. Memories... 2 Quote
kiwi808 Posted March 1, 2017 Posted March 1, 2017 @h4nd I really enjoyed taking your car for a hoon, I couldn't stop smiling. It had the coolest engine note! Such an awesome little car. 1 Quote
Seedy Al Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I too would like to know where the brown wagon is. Was super keen at the time but bad timing. Would love to get hold of it now. Should pm old r100. 1 Quote
Brucehc Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 After almost 5 years my Max is now fully restored. The mechanical work was finished a while back but this year I got stuck in to the paintwork/bodywork. After some poor attempts at doing it myself a mate helped me do it right. Several months later all dints and surface rust etc removed - the body was repainted in the original Daihatsu yellow. Also, we re-painted/finished the bumpers and grill, and even the air cleaner (back to original blue under the bonnet!). The finish looks great and it is now really like a new car. I have put in new grey carpets and a new set of seatbelts in maroon red, as the old ones were well past it. A final big clean of the insides and it has come up a treat with all those who say Max as the sad and broken little car 5 years back transformed now simply amazed at the difference. Here he is... 5 Quote
Brucehc Posted January 7, 2018 Author Posted January 7, 2018 I am still looking for a set of hubcaps... anyone help with this?? Quote
h4nd Posted January 7, 2018 Posted January 7, 2018 http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Direx%2B.jp%26safe%3Doff%26es_sm%3D119%26biw%3D1521%26bih%3D1058&rurl=translate.google.co.nz&sl=ja&sp=nmt4&u=http://www.irex-jp.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/97_64/products_id/802%3FPHPSESSID%3Dc2c5e758a2267078468673c12971a373&usg=ALkJrhhujjZTpBNozfAQfO7KhHKbXuXIdA Try @mlracing.co.nz for purchase / shipping, unclear if they will double re-ship to Oz. 1 Quote
mlracing.co.nz Posted January 7, 2018 Posted January 7, 2018 Yeah can ship small things to aus, and will be able to ship big things to aus soon too when we open up container options there. Send me a message or email sales@mlracing.co.nz @Brucehc Quote
sheldon Posted March 2, 2018 Posted March 2, 2018 Hi! I'm chasing a set of points for my 360 plus any other ignition related stuff. But most importantly points as mine are mangled. Does anyone have part numbers? I keep hitting dead ends. Thanks guys. Quote
Brucehc Posted November 14, 2018 Author Posted November 14, 2018 Hi I got some through Yokohama Spares in Japan, including a cap. Quote
h4nd Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 On 02/03/2018 at 21:23, sheldon said: Hi! I'm chasing a set of points for my 360 plus any other ignition related stuff. But most importantly points as mine are mangled. Does anyone have part numbers? I keep hitting dead ends. Thanks guys. http://www.irex-jp.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=97_64&products_id=941 I have a packet at home, will look up the part number Quote
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