PeterAllen

Bad luck Ian. Can you run fibreglass doors and perspex windows?

There is quite a range of fasteners you should be able to adapt in lieu of the 'hook', which would allow you to make up your own cards. I've used 'screw grommets' quite a bit on my build - Supercheap have them. Just drill a hole, size it out with a square file (Bunnings) and insert the grommet. I've used stainless, dome-head self-tapers to secure the panel but again there is a huge range to select from. You can leave the top inner edge (70mm or so) uncovered by the card.

Anyone going to this? It's a bit like the Royal Easter Show, you only need to go every 5-7 years to see anything different. However, since it's about 6 years since I've been, and the weather forecast looks good, I might try to get along. http://www.councilofmotorclubs.org.au/coming-events/events/icalrepeat.detail/2016/08/14/232/-/shannons-sydney-classic.html

Volvo.

John. Not directly applicable to the section you are doing now but make sure you factor-in the EASE OF ACCESS to the line to the clutch slave and the bleed line (I ran the bleed line up the firewall). I also had an issue with the reverse switch fouling the tunnel. I ended up with a 90o terminal from a Mustang Tremac.

Just a word of caution. I'm fairly sure those welded nuts have an end-taper thread or possibly a peened (piened) end to act like a locknut, designed to make them somewhat shakeproof. This is the likely cause of the 'undo' problems. Use an 'intermediate' tap if any. Just WD40 is the best option. If you do use a 'plug' tap then don't force it harder than removing rust. Stop when you feel resistance. None of this is relevant to the OP.

Tony. I recently received a set of lap/sash belts from Hemco and the buckle stalk is a PITA to mount correctly. Did you have any issue and could you provide a photo. Thanks

From my experience many years ago there is a strong indication of both crack and pot!

No, not mine, but probably the most worked replica in Australia and from my knowledge, arguably the world. Sudden, very serious, ill-health has force Alex (non-member) to offer for sale his pride and joy. I could go on and on about the work on this car but you need to be a serious enthusiast to understand all the nuances associated with the modifications. The car is fitted with a BMW V12 engine and is registered in Qld. The car is located in South-East Qld and Alex can give further details to, and arrange an inspection for, interested potential buyers. Alex can be contacted at redcar1@dodo.com.au... but, please, serious buyers only.

Thanks Gary, I just brought up my breakfast all over the keyboard.

Gary. To follow on from Chris' thoughts, I learnt a very important lesson when I attended my very first lecture in Economic 101 (yep, that was its actual title back in those days). The lecturer came out and looked around an absolutely packed lecture hall - the biggest at UNSW - and said. " I know why you are all here. You all think this is going to make you rich. Let me tell you this. If you think knowing economic data and theory will make you rich I want you to look at me and consider this. I know and understand more about economics in the tip of my finger than just about all of you will ever know, so ask yourselves this. Why is a middle-aged person so knowledgeable about economics dressed so cheaply and working at 7.00pm just to put food on the table and pay off a house?

Take your pick. https://www.google.com.au/maps/place/Idaho+Z+Car/@43.5861284,-116.5344891,70m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x8b73b1a78bc6be47!8m2!3d43.5859403!4d-116.5342382

Somewhere to visit next time you're over there. https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2016/07/18/Datsuns-Collector

If you don't mind Jeff I'll slip this in here, not for the Pros but those trying some of this for the first time. After you Pors and paint you need to tape up all the areas where the suspension components attach to the shell prior to applying the stonechip/sealer. It's a good idea to leave grab tags on the end of the tape so you can easily remove the tape before the stonechip sets.. Attaching suspension component, etc, over the stonechip can create issues as the stonechip compresses and breaks down leaving potentially loose attachments. The second photo shows a couple of example location, e.g. where the LCA hangers attach to the rear cross-member and where the clips for the brake hose attach,

I'm after the same items as shown in Lurch's post. Does anyone have spares? Thanks.

That's a good point as we only tested the webbing. In most instances the webbing faded where it rested on the top of the rear seatback - this is in the days of fixed (non-retracting) belts - so the stitching was rarely exposed to direct sunlight. There is much less exposure these days with retractors.

Not true. In the 1970s I was involved in a research study on The Ultraviolet Degradation of Seatbelt Webbing. Webbing samples were exposed in the open, and under glass, at sites all over NSW ,e.g. Broken Hill, Mt Kosciuszko, for several years and when tested in the laboratory. The result indicated no strength degrading.. The photo in post #1 shows harness date 2012, does that indicate an expiry date of 2022?

I would suggest you sell it now, invest the money in something safe and DON'T TOUCH IT. When your life circumstances mean you are better placed then buy again with those funds. Don't be so sure prices will always continue to rise for every car. Even those that have been restored in more recent times will need considerable work in 10-15 years and their relative values will decline. These projects are massive for any home based restorer. Even old retired farts (anyone called Peter on this site) spend 3 years minimum and often much much longer. For those with young families and work commitment it's just that much harder. Also, don't be surprised if the 3 year old has a change of heart by their teenage years when they discover other worldly delights

I purchased the 'Cal' windscreen rubber last year. Initially there were issues with my credit card not being accepted but i spoke to the chap on the phone and it was all sorted. Something of a hobby business for the chap from what I could tell but service and product were great.

Folks, I'm really getting desperate for a loan of these wheels... PLEASE. Dionysus, you've gone quiet on the PMs?

Age doesn't matter. Just strain it through a pair of pantyhose and you can pour it back into your rebuilt motor.

Don't over-complicate things. Just keep it all in a neat pile and if you can't find something just buy another one, it's much faster overall. By the time you do find what you were originally looking for, the car is on the road and the bit you've found has tripled in price. It's a win-win.

Justin. Sometime the 'search' function can be helpful. This topic was raised only recently. http://www.viczcar.com/forum/topic/14654-media-blasting-sydney/

Bastard... Hope you got soaked.

O ye of little faith... I never doubted him for one second.