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Mar 28, 2018 11:50:35 GMT
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Hi Devo, I'm very sorry for your loss. It sounds like you are really going through hard times. Thank you for sharing, you are definitely not alone in the world. Don't push yourself too hard to rush back to the cars, but when you get there, please post them up here for us to see.
Wishing you all the best from Australia.
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Mar 13, 2018 12:31:14 GMT
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The two real questions are, how far off-road, and how comfortably do you need to be able to live in it? Are we talking about standing up and preparing food in the kitchen, or just camping?
If you can afford a decent Toyota LandCruiser, they are an excellent vehicle for off-road touring. Realistically, most people who go on "off road" trips will probably mainly be on dirt roads, and therefore any reliable car will do.
I'm not sure on your budget, but how about Japanese 4x4 vans? There are a wide variety, Mitsubishi Delica and various Toyota and Nissan models.
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Thank you to everyone for your advice and feedback! Since asking for opinions, I have not been idle. I have been prowling the classifieds and the auction sites, searching for a bargain. I sent messages to sellers of a wide variety of vehicles. I was all set to go and buy the Hillman Minx, but it was sadly sold before I could get there! I also test-drove a 1992 Honda CRX, which was the "Del Sol" targa roof version. The B16A2 engine was still very impressive, screaming to 8500rpm enthusiastically with a full 369,000km on the clock! But the seller wanted too much money for this, given the condition. What I have ended up with was an auction bargain which seemed too good to go past. The newest and lowest mileage car I have ever owned, and the first Ford. 2007 Ford Fiesta XR4, also known as the Fiesta ST. I bought it sight-unseen, so wish me luck!
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I love the wavelength you are thinking on waveman... but, from a competition perspective, I can just about guarantee you that after one or two events you will want faster, more agile, and faster. Using an interesting old car, rather than the quickest car available, is definitely part of the fun for me. I've got form in this area. Running the Beetle was always dirt cheap and good fun. I'm not racing for sheep stations, so for me as long as I have fun and I'm not dead last on the time sheets, I've had a good day. When I stepped up to the Celica GT-Four I did start going faster, but this also put me into the same class as the front running competitors in rally prepared WRXs and Evos. Having more power and rally tyres meant breaking suspension parts and cracking wheels, not to mention a gearbox! What I want is a car that will get me around the track and home again with a smile. Minis and their derivatives are outside my price range, but I'm leaning towards rear wheel drive anyway.
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Feb 21, 2018 11:39:42 GMT
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Feb 21, 2018 11:25:16 GMT
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Hi All, I'm currently feeling inspired to get back into club motorsport, starting with some grass events like motorkhana and khanacross. Think 1st to 2nd gear and tight turns around cones. I have found a range of nice old cars which would make for some weekend fun. My main criteria are that it must have a manual transmission and be as lightweight as possible, but preferably with more than 50hp. My previous motorsport car was a 1990 Toyota Celica GT-Four ST185, and before that a VW Beetle. The car which I buy will be road registered and driven to and from events, but I won't need to drive it to work every day. Please give your opinions on the following vehicles: 1960 Morris Minor 2 door, requiring a bit of work. $2000 1984 Toyota Corona 2 litre 5 speed manual. This is probably the quickest and most sensible option for grass-roots motorsport. $1500 1964 Hillman Minx, with 1600cc "sports" engine and 3.9 diff ratio. The owner seems quite keen on it. This one is my favourite so far. $1500 1984 Toyota Corolla KE70. These are very popular as entry-level drift and motorsports cars. $2500 1964 Isuzu Bellet. A bit too rare for thrashing around the grass, but it just has so much style! $1800 I could also find another VW Beetle for around $3000, but I'm thinking of getting something different, as I already know how to drive Beetles on dirt. Any more suggestions?
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I would take that off, clean all the foam tape off it, buy new foam tape, reseal and reinstall. The other way would be to remove all the foam tape, clean both surfaces and then put a bead of urethane windscreen sealant around it.
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Oct 27, 2017 22:37:26 GMT
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Did you get an SVDA one (with vacuum advance) or a 009 style? Have you tried timing it at 10 degrees static and then see what it does?
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Very impressive and unusual to see the Mitsubishi love for the older cars. The rear-wheel drive Mitsubishis are a bit under appreciated.
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Sept 19, 2017 10:15:07 GMT
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If you mean that you want to prevent the refrigerant escaping, then you pretty much need the proper equipment to vacuum the system out. If the refrigerant has already escaped, then just unbolt everything.
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Aug 16, 2017 12:02:44 GMT
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Sadly, the images don't work for me.
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Holden did this as well with the Torana "Hatch Hutch." Genuine option/accessory.
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Make the C5 go fast with lithium batteries!
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Jul 28, 2017 23:30:29 GMT
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That's excellent. It looks very much like a Chrysler to me. 1974 Chrysler New Yorker: Australian CL Chrysler (Valiant) Regal:
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That is absolutely fantastic!
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May 27, 2017 10:36:40 GMT
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Are you the kind of person who would actually drive a '75 Eldorado convertible? It's going to be slow, boat-like and extremely thirsty on fuel. If you don't like to cruise around and be the centre of attention, it's not going to be for you.
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May 26, 2017 10:36:57 GMT
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Ask the question in reverse, which parts on it are any good? Bodyshell, no. Interior, no. Glass, no. Electrical, looks like a no. Engine, driveline, mechanicals, highly suspect? Brakes, no, because it's been sitting.
By far the cheapest way of fixing that would be buying a better one. It looks like a '70s model, so not particularly valuable.
I would only take it on if you meet all three of the following: - This is your favourite car in the world and you really want to own this particular one. You can imagine yourself driving it. - You are planning to do all the work yourself. - You have a garage big enough to work on it for at least two years.
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