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by classicdat
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:29 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: a12 crank
Replies: 4
Views: 2705

Re: a12 crank

Sorry it did submit, thought it didn't work, can I delete this post?
by classicdat
Tue Nov 09, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: a12 crank
Replies: 4
Views: 2705

Re: a12 crank

a lightweight a12 crank that came out of a m2 a12 motor

Please no one laugh, I know I've owned these things and worked on them longer than some of you have been alive, but I am unsure what an 'm2 a12' is and have I been tossing away high performance parts over the years in my ignorance?
by classicdat
Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:00 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: road trip advice
Replies: 16
Views: 6698

Re: road trip advice

Bartman wrote:A simple steering lock (like "the club") Will deter most joy riders. But if someone really wants to steal your car then nothing will stop them.
Chains padlocked around the wheels is a good deterant too, and visible but does smart of paranoia.
Go with the steering lock
by classicdat
Sun Nov 07, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: road trip advice
Replies: 16
Views: 6698

Re: road trip advice

Plan your day ahead, pack to avoid opening the boot to reveal what's inside at roadside stops and particularly at entertainment or food stops, when you are likely to leave the car for any length of time. Try to make your car as local as possible, remove Red and Black banners, try and make it's load ...
by classicdat
Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Cars / Parts Wanted
Topic: L16 Conrod Wanted, engine or L24
Replies: 1
Views: 2067

Re: L16 Conrod Wanted, engine or L24

Still looking for an 8mm Rod Bolt conrod that will fit in my L24, Have cash, would take a whole engine if necessary. Can anyone help?
by classicdat
Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: South Island Events
Topic: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Rakaia
Replies: 65
Views: 27745

Re: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Ra

Yes Bart you are right, Saturday Nov 20th is Ratec, Sunday is Country Gents, I didn't notice Saturday on my calender because I have 'Silver Fern'! over the top. Anyone else keen on catching some of that action? A couple of 1600s, a 240Z, a Gp A Bluebird Turbo and a local 160J, check it out at http:/...
by classicdat
Wed Nov 03, 2010 11:34 pm
Forum: South Island Events
Topic: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Rakaia
Replies: 65
Views: 27745

Re: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Ra

Just past the turn off that takes you in to Waiau is 'Hawkswood' RATEC are running a hill climb there Nov 21, it used to be part of SH way 1, was bypassed to make the road 'Safer' (Boring) but is still used, nice we detour!
by classicdat
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:45 pm
Forum: South Island Events
Topic: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Rakaia
Replies: 65
Views: 27745

Re: Who would be keen for a Kaikoura cruise tween now and Ra

FYI 240kms to Kaikoura via Waiau on inland route.
by classicdat
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:39 pm
Forum: Members Rides & Projects
Topic: Garth's 4age B110
Replies: 178
Views: 68344

Re: Garth's 4age B110

No Crane but an endless chain if you have a beam to lift out on. Easy to transport!
by classicdat
Wed Nov 03, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: General Datsun Chat
Topic: 1973 610 sss gauge cluster value
Replies: 13
Views: 5930

Re: 1973 610 sss gauge cluster value

Love the Roadster also, like all (most) Datsuns, took a formula and got it right!! Is the one down the road red? I know it's a silly question because all sports cars should be red to go faster, but have seen one around a few times that is red and on Tridents I think, just wondered if there was more ...