PeterAllen

I've registered for the 2017 event on 2nd April. Anyone planning on attending? After an eleven year, three month and thirty day wait, look what St Patrick brought today.

It isn't something simple like dirt on the butterfly? Have you given them a spray with 'throttle body cleaner'? Pleased to hear you've had no trouble in 6 years as I plan to run a similar carby on a 202 in the Bolwell.

Does anyone know how to contact Andrew?

Excellent, excellent, excellent build and thread.

David. You might be able to machine up a spacer ring, like a wheel spacer, then mount the wheel and spacer to the hub with longer screws.

I don't know much of the history but it looks like the Ranald Maclurkin car has had something of a restoration. http://wwwbollyblog.blogspot.com.au/2017/03/off-to-paint-shop.html

D'oh... What an idiot. This is what can happen if you take too long on a project and keep leaving tasks and coming back to them, particularly when combined with a low IQ. I realise now that some time ago I repositioned the pivot point for the swing arm, outwards, on the front cross-member. That has clearly been enough to require a lengthening of the TC rod far more than I recognised... What an idiot.

Yep, agree with that. I only have a 260 manual which indicates the swing arm offset is towards the front of the vehicle. If had mounted them the wrong sides then the distortion under assembly would be less but they would 'naturally' shorten the wheelbase. Sorry, I don't quite follow the modification? Wouldn't that mean reducing caster?

In the course of my Engineer's Inspection the wheelbase was measured at 15mm shorter than that stated in various spec sheets. When I installed the TC rods (15) (leading arms - compression arms) I thought it odd they required the lower suspension arm (7) to be pushed rearward, with some force, just to get the nut started on the TC rod. I thought it even more odd that quite a degree of back-sweep was induced as I wound the nut to a stop. I've fitted OEM rubber bushes (17) and I assumed (!) the metal sleeve insert (16) was meant to form a fixed connection between the permanent flange on the TC rod and the large washer used with the nut, and thus tighten the nut to that position. I'm wondering if it was some trick 'back in the old days' to reposition the fixed flange to alter caster? Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

Impressive work. Just curious, but are you proposing to add a stay back to the TC rod mount to address the bending moment?

Jeff. I'll stick with the 202 it comes with. If I was going to do anything I would have swapped to a 302 Windsor as that was the alternative to the red motors in the day. If I want to get the heart racing I'll drive the GTO, the Bolwell is for gentle drives down memory lane. It'll be interesting to find out the prices and availability of 70s Holden bits.

Thanks. While I'm primarily interested in making this stock rather than a performance vehicle, all information is good. The cost of wire wheels with a bit of 'in-period' dish will probably rule them out. I'm now thinking of the old Hotwire wheels, even with a dab of body colour paint inside the spoke, and there are plenty of them cheap on Gumtree. I'm a long way off that stage but as I learnt with the GTO it's good to know what the project needs so you can grab a bargain if one pops up. Spare triple side-draft Webers anyone? Researching is proving difficult as these cars seem to have lost favour over the last decade or so (and owners died off) and there are no active forums. They need a Gary Doolittle. Another aspect is the cars were sold mainly in kit form and the style, componentry and quality of finish varies greatly from car to car. The previous owners of my car have given it 60s, 70s and 80s touches, depending on when they owned it, and I now want to take it all back to when it left the factory. My thanks to you all for the feedback.

Paulo. Could you elaborate on those issues, either here or by PM. Thank you. Great racing at PI today - Go Ant West

Andrew. PM sent regarding the rotisserie.

Desperately need space in the shed so I'm divesting of a few items including this mobile work bench. It's not what I would call heavy duty, i.e. probably no big gearboxes, etc, but was idea for fibreglassing, etc. 1200mm x 1200mm. Thick ply top (marine?) with a marked and used masonite protective work top, and 4" lockable castors. Storage for sheet material and larger items underneath. Bolted and screwed so it can be disassembled, but it does have a welded 1200 x 1200 steel base frame. Cost = A donation to Fred Hollows Foundation. MUST HAVE 50+ POST ON THIS SITE or be recommended by someone who has. Pick up only, Sydney, Sutherland Shire. These are the castors which come with the trolley.

Thanks Paulo, I'm sure there'll be many traps like that during the restoration. The car has a Torana front end but I can't recall whats in the rear. May be a HR? My first thoughts are for wire wheels but I'll just have to see what off-set I can have with the guard widths, etc, etc.

Lachlan. i just put the word out through the Bolwell Club and the phone hasn't stopped ringing - well... I've inspected two cars in two weeks. I'm told the front wheels are Volvo and they must be much prized as the other seller quite proudly told me he had four. Mick. Big sheds are for girls. I've got an old septic tank with are tarp over it, but it a shed to me.

Not much (any)? Datsun anticipated in this one but with the GTO just about finished I thought I'd start on my next project. I would love to hear about any 'issues' from folks who own one or have owned one. Thanks As usual, no time frame planned, just a hobby.

Check this out. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/10853-seat-retrims-from-the-us/

You may have to take to the ends with a pair of pliers to create the exact end shape you'll need

Dave. The tempering of those springs can be a bit buggered after an extended period of use and they can be easily distorted when reattaching the cables. Take the one you have to Bunnings and select two similar length and tension springs. They have a pretty good range.

David. 'Squeak'... I also went for ... 'squeak' ... rubber instead of ... 'squeak' ... polyurethane. When I installed them ... 'squeak' ... I didn't use any rubber grease... 'squeak'. I would suggest... 'squeak'... you do.

Tell someone who cares....... and get a haircut. Peter. The Brockie is probable as they were sold and therefore is regarded as an historic. A modified older car, e.g. my GTO, fits the new 'Classic' scheme. That's how I understand it works. And you could do with a trim as well... In fact anyone reading this post should see the barber in the next week. Now, where did I leave my medication?

Damn... I was hoping they would be the same size as 'Historic' plates. John. Just become a senior citizen and the rego cost you nothing!

Apart from some signs a usage on the dust cover it's in pretty good shape. A bit like myself...