Scoota G Posted February 1, 2013 Author Posted February 1, 2013 If i knew what to say about your replies, i would. The fact that i have been a member here since 2007, the fact that i have, blah blah blah, blah. I was just sharing what i had done over the last 2 years in my spare time and you self righteous pricks had to go and say "Hey let us not make it about the 25 Grand worth of labour or the 6 Grand worth of parts that this guy put into this build" instead you chose to have a dig about my budget. SHAME ON ALL YOU. !!! Quote
C.A.R. Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 No need to over-react mate! Heck, I've got some 14" rims I could give you! If i knew what to say about your replies, i would. The fact that i have been a member here since 2007, the fact that i have, blah blah blah, blah. I was just sharing what i had done over the last 2 years in my spare time and you self righteous sharp objects had to go and say "Hey let us not make it about the 25 Grand worth of labour or the 6 Grand worth of parts that this guy put into this build" instead you chose to have a dig about my budget. SHAME ON ALL YOU. !!! Quote
luvemfast Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 What he said^^^^^ Plus I got to call Lurch a stupid head in German Quote
zzzzed Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 If I had a dollar for every time some one didn't like something about what I was doing u would be rich. It's constructive criticism. You know we all appreciate your skills and even more so because you are mostly self taught. Could be worse I have a set of chrome 12 sloters here to suid a Datsun Quote
Scoota G Posted February 2, 2013 Author Posted February 2, 2013 If I had a dollar for every time some one didn't like something about what I was doing u would be rich. It's constructive criticism. You know we all appreciate your skills and even more so because you are mostly self taught. Could be worse I have a set of chrome 12 sloters here to suid a Datsun Now your talkin. Seriously i'm a wog. We are the kings of over reacting. The wheels stay on unless the engineers say no at which point i'll fit the ones from my other Zed. After i save 3K to get the custom wheels done and another 2K for the paint as this is only a base coat i'll come back and show you what i have pictured in my head for 2 years. The thing i like about the car at the moment is that it's nearly finished. Design aspects will evolve over the next three years. Quote
luvemfast Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 That's right. They're never "finished" Quote
Scoota G Posted March 4, 2013 Author Posted March 4, 2013 Interesting time at Vic Roads today as they could find no record of this vehicle ever being registered in Australia. Not sure what that means but by the amount of worn parts on it i'm sure it has been used. Quote
Retro Z Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 I had a similar issue with a parts car that came with my Z. After investigating i found out it was a jdm fairlady z and that according to vicroads many were imported for motorsport or personal imports and never road registered. Was also told by them that as long as its not listed as stolen it can be registered if a statutory declaration is provided aswell as receipts etc as car is older than 84? Quote
Moderators Zedman240® Posted March 4, 2013 Moderators Posted March 4, 2013 Do you by chance have the original engine number from it? A zed I bought that wasn't registered for years had only the engine number on file as the VIN number wasn't 14 characters long. Quote
Scoota G Posted March 4, 2013 Author Posted March 4, 2013 Do you by chance have the original engine number from it? A zed I bought that wasn't registered for years had only the engine number on file as the VIN number wasn't 14 characters long. Yes was on the id plate, quoted it but came up as 3 seperate engine numbers in A HQ Ute A Motorbike An Earthmover :-\ Quote
lightmaster240z Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 So it option C them a Earth mover not a Zed Quote
dalee Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 It only shakes(moves) the earth when it is running. V8 Quote
Brabham Posted March 4, 2013 Posted March 4, 2013 Hi Mark, did you get any paperwork/plate no's with it when you got it? There is a pretty good chance it may have been rego'd in one of the other eastern states, and vicroads may not have the data from the other agencies. May be worth calling RTA (now RMS) in NSW as well as QLD and SA versions of same, they may have chassis/plate numbers on their systems. Cheers. Quote
Scoota G Posted March 4, 2013 Author Posted March 4, 2013 I got nothing with the vehicle, i know it came from the other side of Melbourne and i tried to contact the ebay member but no reply. I doubt if any of this makes a difference now. Anyway the permit is active now, i'll go get some juice and pick up Dale. Quote
Scoota G Posted March 5, 2013 Author Posted March 5, 2013 Internal miscommunication with the engineers has now meant that the first date i can get for testing is April 2. Some people should never go into "Semi Retirement" I will be taking this one to Phillip Island on a permit or trade plates. Quote
Scoota G Posted March 5, 2013 Author Posted March 5, 2013 This thing is a serious piece of Candy, very addictive. A few problem crept up on the test drive Tailshaft needs a balance Indicators are a hit/ miss atm Needs a cooling system flush Needs a cleveland thermostat Only one wheel locks up on full handbrake LH exhaust is too low Floor plugs All in all it's just little teething problems, nothing serious and the brakes are excellent. At least i have a month to sort them out. The way it chirps into second is just soo strong . I'm aiming for full rego this year then a switch to club rego. Quote
luvemfast Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Looks like you're on track. There's always drama Quote
FuzzyDropbear Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Sounds good mate, if you need floor plugs, remember that I have some in the garage that we picked up when you guys helped pick up that parts lot from Melbourne a while ago. They're yours if you want them, just give me a yell and I'll drop them in. Cheers man. Quote
Scoota G Posted March 6, 2013 Author Posted March 6, 2013 Sounds good mate, if you need floor plugs, remember that I have some in the garage that we picked up when you guys helped pick up that parts lot from Melbourne a while ago. They're yours if you want them, just give me a yell and I'll drop them in. Cheers man. Shite Hot Buddy, i need 3 of the big ones (think they are 50MM0 i'll send you a text. Quote
FuzzyDropbear Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Found a tub full of different sized ones mate, I'll drop them around tomorrow, if you're not around then I can drop them around on the weekend. I'm being sent away again to the Gramps early next week so if you're not around then I'll drop them at your door? Quote
Scoota G Posted April 1, 2013 Author Posted April 1, 2013 Well the V8 Zed has gone in for engineering and a brake test this morning, ironic that i had no wiper motor and it's raining in Ballarat today but he said that i can bring the vehicle back if the weather doesn't improve. The inspection phase takes two and a half hours and the brake test checks to make sure the fronts lock first and then a fade test, 20 stops from 60 to zero followed by two stops from 100 to zero. The G's have to measure .54 on the 20 stops and .8 G's on the last two. Should be interesting. Quote
zzzzed Posted April 2, 2013 Posted April 2, 2013 its raining in ballarat every day isnt it mark there is no sand there because its all turned to mud Quote
Scoota G Posted April 2, 2013 Author Posted April 2, 2013 Yep Ballarat Mud is almost famous Mick. Just spoke to the engineer and there is very little to do. Drivers side extactors need more room near the steering rod Passenger side extractors too low need to come up 25mm Worn bush on the moustache bar Tailshaft balance Rear brakes locking up first need porportioning valve Then it goes for the brake test and we're done. Quote
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