PeterAllen

Doesn't this suggest it's a wear/tolerance issue rather than a design problem. Might it be worthwhile revisiting the changes you made prior to 31st Oct 2014?

Use a bit of lateral thinking... Hook up with a panelbeater/spraypainter from overseas. Offer him a Busman's Holiday in Oz for 4 weeks. Pay their return airfare. $2000 tops - plus materials. Oh, nearly forgot. Add another grand for tea and Monte Carlo biscuits!

If you're referring to the Spindle Pin, then I've made one and I'm in Sydney. PM me.

What an idiot. Why would you go to all that trouble to build an acid dip tank when you could have taken the shell to numerous places which strip paint! Nice work CBR Jeff.

Agree. I even know blokes who suffer withdrawal within weeks of registration and rush off to buy another POS to start the self flagellation all over again.

Mark IV air conditions were THE after-market air con for cars in the 70s.

You old blokes have too much money and too much time on your hands.

I've use Falcon rods which are 18mm and the std rubber bushings slip over, i.e. no sleeve. If you have twin lock nuts on either side (!) you don't need a sleeve. Use 8 of these: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-Pcs-M16-x-1-5mm-Pitch-Carbon-Steel-Retaining-Slotted-Round-Nuts-DIN-1804-/301967430218?hash=item464ea9524a:g:dWEAAOSw32lYuLmY If you're using polyurethane bushes then drill them out to 16mm.

I think you're taking nizmOzed's comment too literally. Sure it may have been worded a little less provocatively but I took the essence to be that accidents happen in motorsport and you have to accept that and be prepared for the consequences - why else would you bother wearing a helmet! As is suggested, I'm sure you would never see professional L34/A9X drivers over-doing it in the first couple of corners... cough, cough. See 2:50

Pretty sure it's Kalid, or someone who has taken over his business.

Nicky Hayden. RIP

As per Richard's suggestion, what about a spacer plate between the strut and the tower?

Sad to see reports suggesting his condition has gone from serious to critical. Diffuse brain edema - swelling of the brain. Not good.

Just use a hot air gun and massage them to the correct shape.

Always admired your work ethic - well done, again.

At a friend's suggestion I have compiled my quarterly diary notes into a book. It has been quite an undertaking but a first edition has been produced – see samples attached . Here are some of the early reviews: "AMAZING" that someone would have the gall to publish such crap. "INCREDIBLE" to think a tree was sacrificed for this. The original text has been proofread by an experienced academic, what rights good, so hopefully it’s now quite readable. I was amazed to discover there were close to 32,000 words. Space limitation means the number of photos has been reduced but there are still over 400 included. Working with the options offered by the on-line printer means the book is in a largish format, either 14"x11”. This is to fit it all into 80 pages with a font size old folks can see. To my surprise quite a few people have said they would be interested in a copy. I’m unsure if they were winding me up, i.e. "takin' the urine", or not, but anyway I’ve decided to put out a feeler to see if there is genuine interest. It would be printed by ‘Photobook Australia’. They offer specials quite often and the first edition cost me $62. I suspect by waiting for a special offer I could have each produced in the $40-$65 range. If anyone is interested please let me know via a PM. When I have the numbers I’ll wait and let you know a definite cost prior to placing the order – could be two days or two months.

I'm selling a 6x4 box trailer as well. Manufactured by 'Classic Trailers'. Has a ply (marine?) protective floor cover. Registered until December - $300

I have the rear hatch from my 3/72 240Z for sale - NO RUST! There is quite a bit of bog on the section below the window however I removed the interior panel and can see no imperfections in the area. I mentioned this to someone years ago and they suggested a replacement seal may have made the hatch sit lower and it was built up to align with the quarter panels. I have no idea as to the veracity of that suggestion. $300 - Pick up; Sutherland Shire, Sydney. PM or post if you are interested. If there is no interest I'll be placing it on eBay on Monday, with a $300 start price.

Drove it, and drove it and drove it. 350 hp and 8.4 L/100km. It's good to be old.

The organisers might not have liked it but the crowd sure did. Even the 'police' The photobook (condensed version) was a huge hit.

Auto 'Bloody' Italia. I used to attend the Car Club Motor Show at the Sydney Showgrounds many many years ago but I've only ever been to one car show since then and that was Pebble Beach. I was so bored by 11:00am that I left. I've entered the GTO in tomorrow's Auto Italia in Canberra mainly to meet the area members of various forums who have helped with comments and suggestions throughout the build. I entered the car in the 'Other' category about a month ago. I got a call from the organisers this morning to say they'd ummed and ahhed about whether to accept my entry but had "graciously" done so on the proviso I don't park anywhere near a Ferrari, I don't call it a Ferrari and I don't display signage/badges which contain 'Ferrari'. Looks like it's going to be a real hoot..

Contact made.

Basically tells the new US producers to "get stuffed" Full marks to him.

Thanks. Last time I cleaned up the shed i put all my tube spanners in one safe place. I've now spent over an hour trying to find that place!

Okay. It took 2 hours to drive across wet Sydney to remove two castor rod off a XD Falcon. Removed the pair of bolts connected to the lower control arm but didn't have a spanner in my kit to remove the nuts from the threaded end. I'll have to borrow a pair. Does anyone know the distance across the flats on these nuts - it's bigger than 22mm. Thanks