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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1625 on: April 23, 2019, 08:40:20 PM »
I was over visiting friends in Adelaide and saw that the GT Nationals were on so had to go and have a look. Gee, there are some nice cars out there and then managed to follow some home through country Vic so had the radio off and window down as they stopped and started through some of the towns.  :cup:
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« Reply #1626 on: April 24, 2019, 08:46:30 AM »
There definatly is a lot of Drool; factor there Raider
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« Reply #1627 on: April 24, 2019, 09:50:55 AM »
There definatly is a lot of Drool; factor there Raider
wonder if anyone 40yrs ago had any idea ho much those cars would be insured for... lol
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« Reply #1628 on: April 24, 2019, 11:49:56 AM »
Think some had a bit of an idea they would hold their price or maybe go up a little if they held onto them for a while, I know of one GTHO Phase 3 that the guy bought when he was 18 and has owned from  new.
  Driven and  raced it like it was built to do till a few years ago, [ the original engine and Gearbox sits under cover on a trolly in the garage ] A lot of people  convinced him to build up another car and park the original Falc, after he had a wild high speed off track excursion .. No damage but it was to close a call to being totaled to keep risking it .
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« Reply #1629 on: April 24, 2019, 08:02:51 PM »
Now for something completely different
??? ???
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/202623188315
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« Reply #1630 on: April 24, 2019, 09:19:22 PM »
how nice is this!

Lincoln continental 1948
Melbourne
$22,000
As per photos, V12
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« Reply #1631 on: April 24, 2019, 09:37:02 PM »
I like them both. Look how big the front of the Lincoln is.
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« Reply #1632 on: April 24, 2019, 10:53:16 PM »
Now for something completely different
??? ???
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/202623188315




I got a baby one   ;D ;D
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Re: SIMPLY, BECAUSE OLD CARS ARE VERY COOL.
« Reply #1633 on: April 24, 2019, 11:25:34 PM »
how nice is this!

Lincoln continental 1948
Melbourne
$22,000
As per photos, V12
pm for more info and contact details. Located pakenham



Mmm that is nice.

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« Reply #1634 on: April 24, 2019, 11:35:40 PM »
Mmm that is nice.
i reckon that front bumper would weigh more than my camper LMAO!
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« Reply #1635 on: April 26, 2019, 07:55:38 AM »
i reckon that front bumper would weigh more than my camper LMAO!
Trying to work on the engine would be interesting. You'd need go go gadget arms to reach in from the sides over those fenders

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« Reply #1636 on: April 27, 2019, 08:41:33 PM »
Trying to work on the engine would be interesting. You'd need go go gadget arms to reach in from the sides over those fenders

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Hahaha that’s gold but ya can probably fit in the engine bay to work on it ;) although the ol v12 May take up some space


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« Reply #1637 on: April 28, 2019, 09:37:03 AM »
how nice is this!

Lincoln continental 1948
Melbourne
$22,000
As per photos, V12
pm for more info and contact details. Located pakenham



Now that is cool! Love it!

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« Reply #1638 on: April 28, 2019, 03:32:02 PM »
 

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« Reply #1639 on: April 30, 2019, 02:29:42 PM »
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« Reply #1640 on: April 30, 2019, 02:32:05 PM »
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« Reply #1641 on: April 30, 2019, 02:32:41 PM »
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Seen that a few times on Sandgate Rd and around Fortitude Valley..........
2005 4.2TD ST Patrol 4 door ute, lifted, locked, ARB barred and Warn winched, 33" Cooper ST Maxx.....and a denco turbo upgrade! mmmm power.....

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« Reply #1642 on: April 30, 2019, 04:44:57 PM »
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thats very kewl!
Love those old wagons.
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« Reply #1643 on: May 01, 2019, 05:06:37 AM »
For anyone interested, the Drag Challenge Weekend is on  Sat, Sun and Mon coming.

If you wanna see some of the toughest street cars doing their thing.... be there.

I won't post 'em all, but just a sample of the times you can expect from cars that are driven on the street.

TUFF MOUNTS 235 - BLOWN *restricted to a 235 drag radial*

ENTRANT              CAR QUICKEST ET INDUCTION
Scott Hoffman     1973 Toyota Corolla 9.5 Turbo
Rick Barnes        1977 Holden LX Torana 10.7 Turbo
Macaulay Lewis   1982 Toyota Corona 0 Turbo
Anthony Wilkins  1955 Chev Belair 8 Turbo
Chris Adams       1980 Datsun 1200 ute 8.67 Turbo
Rob Armstrong   2009 Holden VE ute 10.9 Nitrous
Matthew Loy      1974 Holden HQ 11.07 Nitrous
Ian Weber         1971 Holden LC Torana 11.3 Nitrous
Callan Donnan   1989 Nissan R31 11 Turbo
Mark Talbot       1969 Ford Capri 9.04 Turbo
Brett Morgan     1970 Holden wagon 9.73 Turbo
Michael Silk       1971 Datsun 1200 wagon 8.8 Turbo
Lee Hill              1971 Ford XY Fairmont 12.26 Nitrous
John Finke         1973 Holden HQ Premier 11.4 Nitrous
Kristian Goleby   1974 Toyota Corolla panelvan 8.7 Turbo
Jason Ross         1978 Holden UC Torana hatch 8.91 Turbo
Greg Trapnell     1963 Chev Nova 0 Supercharged
Daniel Kemlo     1977 Datsun 260Z 13 Turbo

 
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« Reply #1644 on: May 01, 2019, 01:11:05 PM »
Shannons last night

PINK 1972 Holden LJ Torana GTR-XU1 2dr Sedan
Sold: $183,000

https://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/2019-shannons-melbourne-autumn-classic-auction/V947BCSPMOE49F46/

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« Reply #1645 on: May 01, 2019, 08:44:06 PM »
For anyone interested, the Drag Challenge Weekend is on  Sat, Sun and Mon coming.

If you wanna see some of the toughest street cars doing their thing.... be there.

I won't post 'em all, but just a sample of the times you can expect from cars that are driven on the street.

TUFF MOUNTS 235 - BLOWN *restricted to a 235 drag radial*

ENTRANT              CAR QUICKEST ET INDUCTION
Scott Hoffman     1973 Toyota Corolla 9.5 Turbo
Rick Barnes        1977 Holden LX Torana 10.7 Turbo
Macaulay Lewis   1982 Toyota Corona 0 Turbo
Anthony Wilkins  1955 Chev Belair 8 Turbo
Chris Adams       1980 Datsun 1200 ute 8.67 Turbo
Rob Armstrong   2009 Holden VE ute 10.9 Nitrous
Matthew Loy      1974 Holden HQ 11.07 Nitrous
Ian Weber         1971 Holden LC Torana 11.3 Nitrous
Callan Donnan   1989 Nissan R31 11 Turbo
Mark Talbot       1969 Ford Capri 9.04 Turbo
Brett Morgan     1970 Holden wagon 9.73 Turbo
Michael Silk       1971 Datsun 1200 wagon 8.8 Turbo
Lee Hill              1971 Ford XY Fairmont 12.26 Nitrous
John Finke         1973 Holden HQ Premier 11.4 Nitrous
Kristian Goleby   1974 Toyota Corolla panelvan 8.7 Turbo
Jason Ross         1978 Holden UC Torana hatch 8.91 Turbo
Greg Trapnell     1963 Chev Nova 0 Supercharged
Daniel Kemlo     1977 Datsun 260Z 13 Turbo

Are they driving between tracks this year I ran into the drag challenge cars last year at portland the weather killed the meet their but man their were some tough cars.


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« Reply #1646 on: May 02, 2019, 03:37:51 AM »
Yep, the set course from willowbank to warwick and return is around 650 klm. (so, in other words, the long way)
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« Reply #1647 on: May 02, 2019, 07:17:20 PM »
A little tidy up is all that is needed:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/559426854546210/
Lightweight version by the look of it.
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« Reply #1648 on: May 02, 2019, 07:30:17 PM »
Yep, the set course from willowbank to warwick and return is around 650 klm. (so, in other words, the long way)

That’s a decent drive I remember driving to heathcote dragway and back in a mates LH Tory drove it there ran a naturally aspirated 10.50 with a 383 then drove home it was a warm day and the heat coming through the firewall was insane lol will be interesting to see what it runs now that it’s on the bottle with a 150HP shot.


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« Reply #1649 on: May 03, 2019, 03:17:03 PM »
4000 to import it :)


FOR SALE! Very rare 1929 Diamond T Model 290 1 1/2 Ton, dual wheel rack body truck. This is a true barn find time capsule. Purchased new by a potato farm in Manchester, Connecticut and used right up into the 70’s until the state ran a highway through their farm and the truck was parked in the barn. Sold from the farm to a friend of mine just a few years ago who sold it to me last summer.
Just don’t have the time or space for it right now. Rock solid throughout. The metal has surface rust overall but the only actual rot is just a little at the bottom of the door skins.
Otherwise it’s all solid and original. All original wood inside including body wood, floors, and window/door trim. Original Chestnut bed is also rock solid with awesome patina and no rot.

Engine spins over by hand and I have everything required for a tune up including the extremely rare original carburetor which has been rebuilt plus a spare repro carb. Also have the original headlight glass and trims. Original porcelain Diamond T emblems with solid brass door hardware. Windshield and door glass gone but easy to remake.

Original spare tire is under the bed. The passengers side rear outer wheel is damaged probably beyond repair. Comes with an impossible to find original 1929 Diamond T owner's manual! No title sold on a CT bill of sale only.

 Asking $8500 or best offer, really want to see this go to a good home. Would be cool to get running and driving as is like we planned or a perfect candidate for a proper restoration since all the original parts are here, nothing missing.
This is RARE! I don’t know of another this early that is so complete and original. Located in East Haddam, Connecticut. Message or call/text

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