PeterAllen

re: 240Z. So it all peaked in 2009/10. An uncannily accurate coincidence with the 40 year theory!

Completion date??? I first intended to have it ready for a nephew to drive away from his wedding reception, now his eldest child is starting school next year! Gareth I've kinda given up on setting finishing dates but I'm trying now to focus on registration items, e.g. demister, lights, speedo, etc so I can drive it on the road and worry about the bling later. However, the bling can be very enjoyable. Here are some bonnet bits. Peter. A bit different from the last time you saw it. I just remembered, I've still got some of that rope you lent me.

Peter. I thought it was tin and I couldn't think of anything to buy, I was just going to settle on the two of us sneaking away to a motel for the night. However, if it is aluminium as well then she should be pleased with the speedo mount I made for her this week - sits on her transmission tunnel... if you know what I mean! She's a fast lady and now we'll know just how fast.

Today is the 10th anniversary of bringing HS30 10763 home. I remember very clearly telling her previous partner that I would show him the completed make-over around August the following year!

Andy. Did you get my PM?

Peter, congratulations on organising what appears to have been a great day, and congratulation to those who turned up to make it such. It has provided a little more motivation for me to make that final push and get my BLOODY THING rego-ed.

That make sense. I couldn't see why I needed to fit spacers when I installed the mirror. Any sunvisors, anyone?

As the the title state. I'll probably recover them so condition not critical. Is there an attachment at the rearview mirror end as I can't see any mounting points?

I think I know what you mean but some photos would clarify. If I understand correctly then it might be possible to attach it to the 'flat' areas and then reshape the other areas with a hammer to sit flush, then weld.

I see Geoff Stone's name on that Eflin Vee, #13. Here is a pic of Geoff's first Rennmax Vee (#6) at Warwick Farm, circa '71, when he owned Mona Vale Smash Repairs and I raced against him. Yikes... that's 44 years ago!

There is nothing wrong with the OEM design, it's simply rust and/or drivers not understanding ground clearance. To replace the horizontal section, drill 6-8mm holes through the floor between the spot welds for the existing rails. Using a trolley jack, push the new rails up over the old rails and, from inside the cabin, weld through the holes. It minimises the amount of overhead welding required.

Just measure them up and have them made by a local sheetmetal shop. If they extend to the front frame rails, or at the rear to the cross-member, have those sections made separately and weld it all together in situ. Make them oversize so they fit over the top of the existing rails - much easier. See here where horizontal section of rail is welded to up-swept section attached to front rails. Much, much easier than trying to create a one-piece rail. PS. There are quite a few Wayne Kerrs on this site but I see you're man enough to admit it.

Good info - many thanks.

Thanks John. I've now read a bit on Butyl and I'm a bit anxious that it might be difficult to then remove the rubber without damaging it, once the Butyl has been applied. What I read suggest that while it remains flexible it does adhere well. Is that correct? I'm trying to avoid any damage to the rubber so I can reuse it after painting.

I've bought a new windscreen and rubber seal (a no-trim 'cal' seal from Vintage Rubber) and I need to install them for rego. I also will need to remove it for a final painting so I don't want to use a sealant with the first install. My question is this - is the sealant only to make the installation waterproof on an S30, or are they prone to pop screens with body flex? Thanks

Following on from the 240Z convertible above - a unique 2+2 cabriolet.. http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/869496532.htm?ca=12_s $27k AUS.

Looks like you have fixed reverse gear in the DeLorean

Agree totally Gareth. Marquez is not out to help Lorenzo he's just out to make sure Rossi doesn't win. Somehow he blames Rossi for the Argentina and Assen incidents and will do whatever it take to make sure Rossi isn't Champ. The stewards should have penalised Marquez. I'm not a fanboy of either Rossi or Marquez but I consider them both brilliant riders. Amazingly, Miller has gone two races without falling off!

Ian I just got mine back from an air/con shop today. I fitted all the components but I had them do the plumbing and gas the system. It a Vintage Air mini unit I obtained through the Nth Carolina Speed Shop a few years ago (I couldn't get anyone else to ship). I ran the plumbing through the air intakes in the guards. Drop by if you want to have a look.

Mick, I have 250 lb/in springs allround so the 18mm ARB might be okay for starters. Just got it back from the air/con shop this morning (cost near twice his estimate) and the plumbing make it near impossible to access the fuses and relays. I'll have to re-position them, YET AGAIN... Arrrrrrr. Also, the engine now idles but will not rev, AGAIN... Arrrrrr. I know this is a big call but I'm starting to think women are easier to cope with than cars!

Yes, and that just leaves the mountain!

Sentencing may be a case of evaluating socio-economic factors. It cost something like $70k a year to keep a prisoner and add to that the welfare cost of supporting their family during that time. Also, while a prison sentence would frighten the daylights out of you and me, for some of these characters it's just an occupational hazard and then a chance to catch up with their mates. I, and I'm sure owners of similar vehicles, would like some more general detail about this case. It sounds as though this car was targeted if the perpetrators followed the web sites, and in particular, what is believed to have happened to the vehicle. Thanks.

What would I want it to look like? Just about how it's turned out.

The best premier class GP I can recall since France '86. In Tito Rabat, Jack will have a teammate next year we can really compare him with at Marc VDS. By the way, is 'Marc' a relation (son or grandson) of Count van der Straten who ran an F5000 team in the '70s?

Yes, and I've watched those stories on the crime channel about wives and ulterior motives. And just about the bed fee for one day a private hospital.