Ill try answer a few questions for you:
They all look 78/79 except for the r/w one which has the earlier sharp angle door frames, id say it is a 75-77 model
The plate next to the body plate you photographed is the compliance plate, it wll have the month/year stamped in it.
It is either...
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RED DOG | OUT NOW ON BLU-RAY, DVD AND TO DOWNLOAD
I dont get much into movies, but I really enjoyed this one. Its based on a true story, and will bring a tear to most eyes. Plus it has plenty of good old aussie cars.
If you get the DVD, watch the deleted scenes in the extras...
They pop up on ebay.au often, someone here is doing them repo. might be worh doing a google search, as im sure the bloke that does them has a website.
I can keep my eye open for you if you have no luck
Since changing my oil the other day, my fuel pump as given way, letting about 20 litres of fuel into the crankcase. I noticed this as I saw petrol leaking from my rear main. Today I dropped the oil(petrol) and ordered a new fuel pump, hoping I havent done any serious damage. At least the bottom...
Im going to convert my 55 to lpg (propane).
My 80 was duel fuel also.
very very common down here, in fact people are converting turbo diesels to lpg, and the government is handing out rebates to ppl that convert their car/truck to lpg.
all service stations have an LPG bowser. a couple around...
Im attached to the brown / white combo of my 55 - paint code 254, which consists of 653 olive and 012 cygnus white.
How many others are out there, or was it just an aussie thing?
Ive found a few doing a search, but good to group them altogether like they did in the 40 section.
Dave
ill kick...
Flushed and drained the engine oil. It was black and old.
Flushed the cooling system, removed the brown yuck water and refilled with nice green coolant.
Bought touch up cans of 653 olive and 012 cygnus white, and repaired some major paint defects.
removed the oil pressure sender and cleaned it...
Been cleaning the pig a little. Took her for a maiden voyage today, along a couple of roads out the back of my house. Really happy with the way she drove. No Rattles, but a couple of flat spots under acceleration, also the fuel pump is leaking. Brakes are fine, and it handles well. It does have...
Got the cruiser early sunday morning. Spent all day cleaning and bring her back up to driveable. Have tomorrow and wednesday off work so I can spend another 2 solid days on her.
Aaron, come out for a drive when ever you like!
pics to come tonight....
Hi All
Chasing the chrome tailgate handle.
Not having much luck finding one down here..
Is anyone prepared to sell me one and post down under?
its for a 79 model, but i think they are all the same...?
Cheers
Dave
Bought a pig
Bought a pig today.. $900 delivered to my door. Rust in bottom of guards and small bit in tailgate only. No roof rust at all!!!!
Needs a tidy up, and I need to find some original front and rear bumpers, otherwise I cant wait until delivery next weekend. Funnily enough, on the way...
No worries Aaron! Ill be away this weekend, but around anything after that
Yours for $3500 was a much much better buy then this one.
Im in very much two minds. The photos really make it look so much better then what it is.
By the time I pay $3500 for it, replace radiator, will need a clutch...