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Old 03-31-2014, 11:56 AM   #5
buzz in oz
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: mt gambier
Posts: 37
Re: 66 short in Australia

have collected a few bits for truck also.have a set of 15x8 blazer wheels with centre caps and dress rims,speedway motors ram horns,got a 1960 Buick airfilter and a pair of script Chevrolet valve covers.under bonnet inspired by Delmo and Dino.truck will be small block/t700...keep 12 bolt rear.left hand drive is legal here if vehicle is more than 30 years old..but must remain pretty stock..including drum brakes!i have been chasing a set for a while and think i have a couple of leads now..previous owner had put Australian stubs and 5 stud dics/calipers onto front..weather is changing here..start of autumn/fall already so getting cooler and can expect a bit of rain.try to get bonnet stripped and epoxy this week..then start on cab.no rust repair to speek of,but a few dents,mainly on the roof from farm use.as long as we get a month/6 weeks of decent weather,painting will be ok.if it gets too cold,i will concentrate on the chassis.couple pics of my other carsdaily driver was my last project..1974 holden HQ..ls1&4l60e.colour is original called sunburst gold.the HQ model was the highest selling car in Australia..avaliable in 4 door sedan,wagon,panelvan, ute and 2 door monaro's.drag car i am halves with my brother..1983 commodre..750hp BBC/glide 9.7's on 1/4mile...currently getting new front halve after brush with concrete wall.cheers
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