Discuss here : JoKer's '76 HN6783 Discussion (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.new#new)
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as per Trademe thread
have just been informed car is in my Brother's possession!!!
should have it around 4pm : ITS LIKE XMAS FOR ME
http://tinyurl.com/7qyucnb (http://tinyurl.com/7qyucnb) << cached TM Advert (has expired so cant view live)
have these rims redy to "test" / bolt on
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Quote from: avenga on May 30, 2012, 09:21:12 AM
Really cheap alpine!!! this looks like a bargin. $900ono!
In the auction they say it is a 1300 but carjam says it is a 1600 "Hillman Avenger Alpine SLS" Never heard of an SLS model, think they may mean GLS. It is an auto also.
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Quote from: oldschool on May 30, 2012, 11:32:29 AM
Yeah you better buy it before I do Jarrod...LOL
That's a super rare Alpine/GLS hybrid...
As they were changing over to the Chrysler models, the last of the Hillman Alpines had Chrysler bits like the GLS vinyl roof and the mag steel wheels...also fitted with Valiant upholstery because the Alpine interior was no longer being made..!!
I remember the last of the Hunters had the Valiant upholstery too.
It may also have a 1.75" single carb rather than the twin 1.5's fitted to earlier Alpines.
Somebody buy that car NOW...!!
Quote from: NZTiger on May 30, 2012, 10:25:59 PM
Its not a hybrid or half Alpine/GLS.
Todds started making these in January 75 and were an addition to the Alpine in the Avenger range. I remember following the pilot build car through the factory when I stared at Todds, it was Apache red with beige roof.
They were only made as autos so mechanically they were an auto Alpine with upgrade trim. As with Alpine they had twin 150 Strombergs initially which changed to a single 1.75 for the last ones built in 77. They were all 1600cc.
Detail differences..
Vinyl roof extended onto boot as UK GLS
Silver grill instead of black
Adjustable Valiant door mirrors
rev counter
New plush seats with the front seats having adjustable headrests that used the back frame from the Galant 1850 grafted to the Avenger cushion. Fabric was an option for the first time in the Avenger range. Vinyl and fabric materials were common to all Todd assembled cars of the time. Note the fabric was rubbish and was bad affect with UV.
Centre console extended to surround auto shifter
Door trims had carpet insert along the bottom.
Side mouldings
Rear door switches for interior light
There are probably more....
NOW can anyone give me a Valuation on this car in its current state?
keen to "fully" insure it, I have said to broker 3k inc. mags and tires, Higher/lower?
checked fluids and driven 50km tonight
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pretty much first view I had of it in some sort of light (Brother dropped it off in the dark)
nek minnit
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first impressions : HAPPY DANCE
after I found the light switch : has bee altered to a pull type near choke, everything works, front left has wobble on it, left rear has something wrong, jacked up tire is still on the ground,
215's do not fit under the rears and had to go on the front
205's now on back (what I had in shed)
1x Toyo T1R
1xBridgstone
1xKingstar
1x Linglong
bahahhahahahah already pissing ppl off : may keep them on for as long as I can!
diff whine needs sorting/checking, will pop on hoist to see if anything else needs attention/is trying to kill me
Colour code is AR for the record too :p
inspected valve springs = doubles = OEM motor
replaced a worn ball join, adjusted diff a tad, ignoring handbrak issues for now : focusing on things that can kill me
Solexes on bench next to it just itching to get in, they are better than the Strombergs by far aye?
Some Daytime Photos!
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Someone Name the missing badge? Might find a "By Chrylser" to sit there
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"haqndbrake" (x2)
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Recovered Dash
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Inside View, spot Light switch (pull type, rotary been disabled, and extre indicator "indicator" on top of steering column/shroud
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as bought engine Pre Solex
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Single off, slightly ported?
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Solex's are on : running but weird, need to locate the "kickdown" I think, currently floating in engine bay, is not peppy AND change into reverse/D is a bit rough
need to learn more about these auto's
and get proper Filters for them, currently have "Ramflo's on, and not heard much good stuff about them/not enuff flow
Solex's run like a Bag of poo, starts idles a tad high and backfires/chuff's might need an expert/try the set of TC's that came with race moter/back to Single Carb for simplicity
Revs fine but with hesitation, came off one of Peter/Trevor Weirs cars so I know they are semi ok
also discovered I have the rare Twin choke cable too!
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Solexes
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Strombergs SO MUCH BETTER!
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Trial fit 13x7"s
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token "Before" image Single Carb/dirty
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am So glad I keept so much of the '78 I wrecked, lil things like window winders, rear view mirror, interior light etc coming in handy!
fiddled with Diff : all good now, just need to keep the fluid in! (more gasket poo required)
sort handbrake next week i think (needs reataching to floor tunnel and wiring up at rear)
Trying some different wheel combo's this week ; not sure how long tyre rub will last!
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BAM
Current
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Borrowed Kyle's/younggun's Wards (Made in Palmerston North)
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Slicks
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Hotwires win
Need a Tidy up and 2x tires for rest of the set
Boom
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175/13 OEM Steels vs the 215/17"s I was running
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Reminder
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How I got it
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Now, My finger hurt from Auto-Sol polishing the spokes
Is a huge re-learning curve driving on something NOT low-profile, wanders around the road a bit/crap tires on the back/easy to get in a drift on a wet road, so happy to be able to steer without anything rubbing!
Set of nuts were $60 inc washers delivered 12x1.25 thread
What Fuel are you guys running? $93 for 43 litres of 98 (figure time for a treat) is Valvoline Lead-replacement additive still a requirement?
No progress : deciding whta Head unit I want to use : tape/mp3/etc.
links for H-Brake cable
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/vintage-parts/other/auction-481378408.htm
Windscreen rubber (thanks Kierbeer)
http://www.basisnz.co.nz/product.pasp?productid=1180
and filler
http://www.basisnz.co.nz/product.pasp?productid=1137
for future reference
also hunting for a bit of strip to go back on the left rear
Reason for "rubber" interest
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Fatties045.jpg)
and more Rim options!
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Cheviot Turbo mags
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Fatties yeaaaaaaaah
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only have 2x currently, sprayed OEM steel to match : pretty hideous mismatch, 175's on both rims
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Hotwires still win (ever so slightly over Turbos), can get some Cortina steels for $10, might look into that for fronts if I ever rock the fatties
headlight's dont work any-more after a few bumps on way hm grrr, started off at just no Highbeam on the weekend
edit : on and yea both rear shocks have punched through into the boot/top of their covers, almost certain wrong items BUT they do do a good job
aim to paint tow bar black also : I hate it but not enuff to remove it!
Fixed Headlights
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View with Steering wheel and shroud off
spot the lower broken piece and the upper melted post
Soldering Iron and hot glue gun we are back in business!
Kierbeer I suspect you might have similar issues, interesting to note zero wires heading to my "rotary" light control can only assume the pull switch is another Valiant 'feature'
Woo have MP3/CD/stereo! (I am an easy man to please)
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Installed the Audio FX that came in the back seat/6x9"s hiding under the Blanket on parcel shelf
was gunna ditch it because it was blue looking BUT found a menu that made it match the car (simple things)
cant remember what goes in the spaces on either side, vents/switches?
Went and raided Azza's shed :P
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Hoon up the bay and back
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when my bro said windscreen leaks he wasnt kidding! Driving @100kph (which is around 3500 rpms) water is forced into the bead and starts a trail on the inside grrrrrr maybe some silicon for now!
(http://mefi.us/images/fuelly/sig-metric2/135449.png) (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/JoKerNZ/avenger)
vs
(http://mefi.us/images/fuelly/sig-metric2/56415.png) (http://www.fuelly.com/driver/JoKerNZ/legacy)
woulda been interesting to see the differences vs single carb but no way I am going to do that exercise soon
Lost low beam again
removed dash/shifter stuff
re-glued stuff and was amazed at the mechanical oil pressure line!
a few lights missing from behind dash, had a shuffle and I now have high beam indicator!
need new light for shifter, touched up/resprayed steering wheel
be like new shortly!
also remembered I should have rubber for screen in shed from my '78
Discussion here : http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.new#new
Pre Summit : decide to have a wee tidy up of cabin area
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remove dash/speedo, a few lights missing! was wondering where my High beam light was, glue auto gear indicator back together and fix light!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Summit2012006.jpg)
Lick of paint over the centre console, and tidy up of the upholstery on the dash, made pockets to fill gaps next to stereo out of screw containers, installed 12v Accessory (ciggy lighter) in blank above fan switch, more hot glue
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Packed
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and on way back
no majors, lost low beam again :/ having to hold in "hi flash" position to engage low beam, high beam is fine, frustrating
bout 280km on a tank/38 litres = 7.2 km/L (drag coefficient of the pedals lowering it a tad)
Discovered I have a light in the glove box (currently not working) a Working Steering wheel lock! I have to take key out proper to engage it, and the ignition is pretty flogged/can start with a screwdriver, not that they are highly secure in first place
aim to remedy that shortly (neighbour is locksmith or by other means)
Discussion here : http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.new#new
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13x7" Hotwires (have 205's on them = rub city, reckon if I chuck my 175;s all round they should work fine OR slicks for race car)
still having issues with lights specifically the contacts in behind the stalks for high and low beam, might resort to buying something new :/
Went and pillaged the blue/purple Alpine down at Wilfs for its indicator stalk
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this the ciggy lighter thingy you were on about Rich? And moss on the windscreen might imply how ling its been there (willing to guess 20+ years given its location, moisture inside was evident on the hood lining from good frost this morning
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Patu001.jpg)
Last part in the puzzle was this fuse hiding under the Valiant switch
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my 'pockets' made from half a screw jar from Mitre10 (sans dash)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Patu008.jpg)
Went Manfield and had a heap of fun learning to drive My AUTO!
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1,49's on the Yokohama's (rear, Enduro's front) and 1,44's on the Slicks, which as ya can see flat-spotted/wore out one good, which I blame for loosing a bolt holding the Air filter housing on, so I am searching for one of these big headed screws
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also lost battery clamp out on track, was returned to me less one long bolt, Repco to the rescue, battery was resting on dipstick/dizzy when I opened bonnet
last thing I lost was the headlights coming back over the Saddle Road INTERESTING moment, was following a car so stayed close and bought new 30A fuse (se previous post) which I could access vis switch hole/pull dash out a bit...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Track060.jpg)
Met ken who was piloting Neil's Cha''venger, Neil was in the Hump'mobile (also Hemi Charger powered)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/Track033.jpg)
oh and vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj9Ikzby9Yo
Bit of a Drift moment on road tires/last session of the day
Did 5 in total, all about 10 mins, 1st and last were on the Hotwires, bo brake fade, some over heating occured when I left the gear in "3" learnt to drive between that and "D"
used half a tant of 98 fuel, about 70 kms on track with my foot buried in the carpet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RZ4ar7xaf0
that's coming thru the "essses" and hairpin, only issues now are I reckon trans needs fluid change, as stick in something low and takes a bit of warming up to get to highway speed
1st turn of the track was notorious for me knocking it into "N" which was frustration too! (missed race seats heaps, other knee was on door for left turns)
Edit : top speed was 140kph on the straights via the Speedo (which I have verified with my GPS previously is correct on the Hotwires)
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that's not right LOL
will change Trans fluid when I get a chance *knock on wood*
decided to try and bring it to work today : wont start! (to flush trans)
not even getting 1/4 throttle : feels like carbs are stuck? where do I look/grease first?
edit : kick down cable appears seized
smoking cables on cranking lead me to believe BAD earth, cause for stuck cable etc, will whip starter off (is recommended in Handbook for auto's) and grease shaft/fiddle with electrics etc
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WTB: one of these screw caps!
Sorted Kick-down, still test driving to see if improvement with new fluids
replaced cork rocker cover seal at same time (pics later don't have cable on me)
New vs old Cork Rocker cover gasket, not sure if split was there before i tried to remove it, also notices a few spots where it had collapsed into the cover perhaps causing some leakage
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exposed valve springs
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Twin springs
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Engine numbers
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tidied up trans Sump
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got a surprise to see all the patent numbers in their respective countries listed!
4 liters of new fluid in, seems to be running a tad low (Haynes bible says 6L capacity) seems to have improved drive-ability a tad, installing new kick-down was not fun as I dared not remove more than the sump cover and filter (not much access to the cable termination)
Quote from: JoKer on June 07, 2012, 07:06:43 PM
Someone Name the missing badge? Might find a "By Chrylser" to sit there
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Gunna guess I could use one of these TC badges I spied
Quote from: avengertiger on August 11, 2012, 01:42:16 PM(http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii293/dave74_2008/avengerthrottle070.jpg)
Silver car totally just needs a Battery and a WOF
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13x7 Hotwires to match HN will be shod in next set of slicks
Towed 1st load
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Mad rake yo!
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needs a tad less tongue weight I think
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only went from my house to work /1.1 km
has the right amount of LOW now thou!
sooo weird thing tonight : no reverse? bit of a clunking and rattle, hmmm
oh and <.< looks around shadily >.> read my wof sticker and it says the 8th month OOPS
best get that sorted eh, this could get interesting
also lost my pillar mounted aerial STINK can still get radio fine hence I didn't notice till today...
2.5 hrs on a mates hoist and the slushie is free : inspected oil tray and loads of filing : uhoh
os discussion on a "knock on wood" scenario, when I have time to start unbolting more stuff
http://oldschool.co.nz/2011/forum/index.php?showtopic=25093
also spotted an Auto Hunter at Perry's Wreckers in Waipukerau : about 16 cars deep so might take a few day with a forklift to get at
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now what? anything I can actually check myself/adjust?
or should I just go raid this
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FOR SALE with the HOTWIRES ON IT $1800
no wof/reg on Hold
hope to have running / wof next week
neg.
Sorted handbrake :P just need to get gearbox from Napier to here now and WOF it!
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on the other cart there is a wee H shaped tab
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sits in between the yoke and the shoe
I guess they are not crucial?
Quote from: oldschool on November 16, 2012, 09:16:44 AM
Hi Jared,
Was talking with Andrew here in Ak yesterday, he has BW35 and BW45 gearboxes from a Hunter, is willing to sell. The BW35 is stronger but uses a cable operated control, not rod as on the BW45.
andrew.shaw@progressive.co.nz
BTW the H tab in your rear brakes is necessary to keep the handbrake lever travel within limits and the leverage angles correct, otherwise too much free play at the handbrake lever and a poor handbrake.
Pretty easy to make them out of scrap steel.
Cheers
Ross
Finally got the trumph box yesterday : sat it next to mine at lunch : not even close :/
will try number above / still hunting
This is how wrong
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Triumph BW35 on left vs My Auto BW45 on right, totally different bolt patterns on bell and tail
still yet to sack up and revisit this with a ruler : have another 35 option (still have a budget in the red for repairs till early next year)
psst Ian dropped of a 35 this just now! so excite : like i need another distraction right now haha
complete with kick-down cable, no pics but is promising!
He has 22 cars he is wrecking (Sunbeams/Rootes group stuff) and will keep an eye out for parts for us if needed
haha awesome. Some guy gave me his deets to contact him fr parts but everytime i do, he just rings up aaron and is like yo, why does that girl want that part? i know this because it happened while i was with aaron! arh
Bahahahaha......... yeah its true peps, happend to me too
so ok : bolt spacing on the "new" 35 is same as the Triumph box as in wrong :/ but with room to move/slot some holes so maybe not impossible!
or am I better to leave the tail/output ans shorten or source a better fiting Driveshaft?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2013/2005479525_photobucket_136565_.jpg)
Above in order is the GLS box, Sunbeam 35/Ians drop-off, and the Triumph 2000 35
Looks like a big job adapting those suckas...how bad is your 45 box...anyone looked inside it to see what it needs?
Another option is to convert to manual...even a 5 speed as you'll have the auto bell housing to use!!
be nice to bolt something in and drive it aye
anyone got an idea on an auto rebuild these days? magic happens inside them from what I understand
I was at Kumeu today and I talked to a guy who did an auto to manual conversion and still has the BW45. I am waiting for him to text me then I will pass on your details.
Quote from: avenga on January 20, 2013, 06:53:06 PM
I was at Kumeu today and I talked to a guy who did an auto to manual conversion and still has the BW45. I am waiting for him to text me then I will pass on your details.
ooh
Ian's a good chap, have just spoken to him and he's happy to refund/pickup
so far best suggestion is to pop in a Triumph 6 to match the working box :)
only reason I bought the car is the AUTO aspect (and price and trim secondry) otherwise manualling it is not really in my favour
gentle bump for the 45 mentioned above :]
so far I have to assume all 35's are different bolt spacing and not a simple swap
BW45 tail is 100mm BW35 114.3mm (or whatever imperials are for the similar stud pattern etc
Bells are 140mm BW45, and 95mm BW35 (as mentioned this part is not the main issue : could redrill and make work, heaps of meat in the flanges
click able thumbnail for reference (same pic as on last page)
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edit : added Labels and dimensions to pic
got the classic line from Lincon Auto's "BW45? we just scrapped one of them recently, had it for 15 years"
other than that no quote to speak of, short week and all will push them next week
Not good news : just spoke to Warren (rebuilder) couple of thousand was quote and he's only just cracked it open to look, Bearing has gone and metal shavings have gone thru valve body, not many options currently
getting it sent back, will keep up the hunt, may have to visit the Corgi guy in Woodyville or get imaginative with adapters / something
also amazed no one has said "I told you so"
after track visit and a few big tows'
I spoke to an auto tranny place in Ak and they said it would cost $1200 max to rebuild...$2000 is OTT.
bout twice my budget anyway
the bearing collapsed and parts are hard to get apparently
hmmm only one other option if you cant fix it!
Quote from: oldschool on June 05, 2013, 09:46:15 AM
Here's an Avenger for parts or put back on the road, plus an auto gearbox he'll sell separately...go Jared!!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=600586238 (http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=600586238)
HAH snapped : this is a forum members car :P Wondered how he knew about the white one!
have tentatively secured the Auto Box, plan on sending it on to Borgweiser/James in Welly for a check/freshen-up before I install
I am a little excite!
even if it is a 3 month plan/possibly rolling by Bike Summit OR collect then etc.
"its a small world after all"
Parts guru Ian (Who I had the Sunbeam 35 off), was winner, has just popped in to see if I wanted him to bring the box on his next trip down :P
hah awesome, still no rush tho, Geoff if you're reading this, don't panic! He's back down in 6 weeks time :]
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so thats whats left of the OEM Gearbox :/
may post closeups of physical damage for those that know what they are looking at
thanks to James for helping me out and getting his apprentice to tear it down, you might spot a bonus air filter and exhaust manifold in the image too! Also spot the near new torque converter : HANDY!
pic-less update but IT HAS ARRIVED!!
via the OS courier and last weekend Bike Summit in Taupo (I missed it/was last OS meet the year before I drove this car there) 10-5 passed a slushie, san-Bellhousing, onto UTERUS who called in last night on the was to the Palmy Swap-meat, an awkward happy dance ensued and Scrumpy was exchanged
So I just gotta bolt up my Bell and reinstall converter (shouldn't be hard right? the on out of the HN6783 was near brand new in last few years according to James so plan to reuse that) and bolt to car, filler up and dort!
psst need my starter back Kierbier :P
any tips/tricks i should watch out for?
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My workshop floor this morning :P figure I might keep the old bits for the "Hall of shame wall/Gods of speed Monument" etc.
If you've got a spare auto bell housing for a 5 speed conversion, that's worth more than the gearbox!
not to me it aint :P
but yea no spares here, guy I got he box off only bought the car (was whole till last week) for the bellhousing also
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Dropped it off to mechanic :P
he's gunna lift it in and get me to come down and finish it off!
just waiting for starter to get back to me now (went on a tiki tour)
Now sporting this Starter from my '72
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yes thats got a 'remote' starter switch on it, like a Mini
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only dumb thing is once it fires it disengages, so cold starting is a bit of a mish, ie might fire on 1 or 2 cylinders but not hold and die, starter disengages, so you literally have t re-try a couple of goes
needed gas and some kick-down fine tuning but is all go
to do list now includes
service good 20/50 oil
Axel pack (rear brakes leaking
and a cube of stop leak , saw at least one pinhole inradiator once it got warm
Jared DO NOT use that inertia starter in your auto...it's the wrong type and will munt your ring gear...and it's own gear too!!
Your ring gear is designed for a pre-engaged starter (with the solenoid built in) that pushes the gear into mesh from the front and the ring gear has a front chamfer to lead the gear into mesh.
An inertia starter spins the gear into mesh from the rear, so needs a rear chamfer to lead the gear into mesh, in other words the ring gear is fitted the other way around.
I think James in Waipukurau would have a pre-engaged starter or plenty at Smash Palace. Hillman and Chrysler Avenger pre-engaged starters are the same.
chur : exact info I needed, the OEM starter should be back next week so no stress, it got me home and as I mentioned is a PITA to actually start the car
so weres kierbears old one? as it was my spare! as my carb and electronic ign on her car, chicks!!!!
haha was having alternator issues i believe : and lights issues
Received my OEM starter back so in it goes!
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How it looked with the (wrong) other starter in (from the brown '72 I have)
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out
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wanna see my ring?/gear
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so all good now
some other points of concern
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2005479525_photobucket_152651_.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JoKerNZ/media/2005479525_photobucket_152651_.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2005479525_photobucket_152649_.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JoKerNZ/media/2005479525_photobucket_152649_.jpg.html)
so yea a wof may be a wee way off on this
So I'm hunting one of these bolt/screw heads
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/julyvenger032.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JoKerNZ/media/julyvenger032.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/julyvenger035.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/JoKerNZ/media/julyvenger035.jpg.html)
lost one and kinda be nice to use the airbox once I get a round to WOF'ing this
last update over a year yeah!
I dont always take a picture when I get this out of the shed
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I lie, dusted her off, & moved to a workshop for the rust/panel & paint & minor things HOPE to have legal and road going this month, If anyone has a deal on windscreen rubber (Front) I'm going to my local glass guy this week otherwise
Did you ever find another Nut for the air box? I've machined up a couple of new ones out of Stainless Steel if you need a spare. I'm assuming they all have the same thread pitch?
can do them knurled, slotted or both.
yea man thanks for offer nice man who's name alludes me on here posted me a couple :P
I'm told the majority of the electrical foibles are remidied, all lights work, screen out next week hopefully
picked up some spare parts this weekend
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am told there's more doors & windscreen/blocks/gearboxes in another shed, will gather as much as I can, if anyone spots anything in particular they need sing out
hoping to have WOF on HN before month is out
Upgradede time
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, old light is on the left
Part #1055
& yes will be doing a pair not just the one, $80 each tho
I also need an inhibitor switch for a BW45 or compatible gearbag if anyone has any hookups? Think I lost mine in the swap
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Rust, brakes, Hinges Lights all getting attention
Windscreen rubber & Vinyl re-glued too
In case anyone cares / reads these things here's the bill for the Front windscreen rubber
(http://i.imgur.com/EMIt8nUl.png)
will be the same if you're an Esky fan, looks swish now I seen a bill for a windscreen too, not much change from $3k from the last member here who had one replaced via insurance
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PROGRESS
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Quote from: Madmax 2015=
all things chrome & shiney[/quote
paint fell on it & we spent today ticking things off the list
plus 40 this year cheep rego, i'm told about $26 per year, choooice
propper reveal to come :D
teaser : Click here to discus >>> JoKer's '76 HN6783 Discussion (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.75)
Before
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Now
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Happy 40th
seeking a "TC Edge for the boot, only thing that's missing now similar to the "GL" on this image (colour may vary)
(http://www.simoncars.co.uk/arrow/slides/aa_Hillman%20Hunter%20DL%20badge.jpg)
I am told the TC badge I'm thinking of might be a Triumph thing & an old owner may have got badge happy
anyway this is the first time the world has seen the below image
(http://imgur.com/AYdVbeml.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/AYdVbem.png)
waiting VERY patiently for the WOF man to open up to get the car Legal & Paint to harden off/settle before venturing outdoors
I am also recommended to try some 2-stroke oil in the fuel to try & free up the suspected sticky Valve (makes a cute whistling sound)
I had a TC once, the set up looked like as seen in this photo, it was black in colour
yea I thinking that the TC badge I seen on one once wasnt factory / OEM
its also missing the Blue Hillman bit & worrying that it will be 'over badged' or on other hand might balance to boot out nicely left/right with 'flair' lol
making bookings now for Leadfoot, going to try & get in with the rest of Oldschool.co.nz for a sweet display / reveal
The Hillman bit was also black at least it was on my car, but articles also say the interior on the TC models only came in black, mine was tan/white with brown carpets, if you really want a blue Hillman bit I have seen them on eBay from time to time. It is not clear in the photo but the TC bit was a separate badge.
WOF!!! Litterally Shaking with Excitement still after short drive picking it up
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FB hosted pics so pm me it they dissapear
(http://imgur.com/4f9WZQ3l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/4f9WZQ3.png)
Everything in one place for the first time ever
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So short story : Test driving after fresh wof Week before Leadfoot CHOICE
Drove Palmy Tues night fine....
Back to Dvk she lets go all water via split in the Radiator I had been monitoring (below temp sensor so I assume nothing to measure = very little warning) STINK
Take the Day off work Wednesday head over to see Graham Ekins (Avenger/Humber club spares Guru
$25 for new Head & Intake/Exhaust Gaskets
Drop Rad off at A & D Radiators on Cook Street as per recommendations quote for $300
Head off Wed Night
Head back on Thurs night / new oil filter
Radiator ready Fri morning Install 11am
Leave for Leadfoot 1pm DVK via Vinegar Hill (not testing fresh setup over Napier : Taupo's its 3hrs to Taupo either way we go from here)
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808 miles @ 3500 rpms / 1300km Back to Dvk 10pm Monday Night mostly trouble free motoring
SO STOKED
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yep thats her good side (have had offer for L-rear trim that should match thanks to forum member NZTiger )
car literally turns heads, and gets comments wherever we stop
they are like Belly Buttons, everyone has had one or knows someone with one!
only issue was a sticking caliper, was grinding metal / changed pads in the carpark at Leadfoot, made the last half hour into Whitianga interesting Fri Night
www.instagram.com/akiwijoker/ (http://www.instagram.com/akiwijoker/)
Need more ass shots of the unmistakeable Hockey-stick Tails
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Caught up with Richard on Day 1 too, met @ Whenuakite School & led the OS pack into the display park
more pics to come from the weekend, Love my we car!
part of the trip I discovered this
www.instagram.com/p/BBZIGiHSo-9/?taken-by=akiwijoker
(http://imgur.com/ShRVxqrl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ShRVxqr.png)
tucked in the Passenger door (never had a reason to open that door before LOL
and these
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(http://i.imgur.com/77D1Fn3.png)
was not fun, glad I took spares!! Replaced & bled on Rod's grass (Sorry Mr Millen if you read this)
A spare Alpine appears
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bit worse for wear....
www.carjam.co.nz/report/?ref=DCFA81FC (http://www.carjam.co.nz/report/?ref=DCFA81FC)
1600 1976 Alpine :P removed from service & neglected since 2001
Frik on a Stick
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEh97e0So9J/?taken-by=akiwijoker (https://www.instagram.com/p/BEh97e0So9J/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
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Head-gasket gone again
what happened?
Points burnt out so I filed them & tried to reset gap on the fly, started burning out again (tryin to drive 50km out of town / shops shut no new points available)
guess it got hot / running bad
(temp gauge on the blitz : error 404)
either that OR that's my punishment for not re-torquing head as recommended...
left a message with Graham / avenger parts in PN, car hm & I'm moping, might take time to check head proper, looked kinda like the heater hose has got hot on head & split :(
discuss in the link @ top of page pls
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yep had an inkling split heater hose above the affected cylinders
Cause or victim? May never know...
are these hard to come buy too or should I bug Graham again?
Edit : its the lower long one that feeds off the thermostat housing
PARTS!!
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Thanks to the man I got the last slush-box from [ user : sunbeam (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=49) on here], ele'cy ign stuff (cheers ross for the Trademe find in this thread (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=906.msg9230#msg9230)) and he had some hoses too
Ok so she's in the 'shop'
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BGivRGlyoxr/?taken-by=akiwijoker (https://www.instagram.com/p/BGivRGlyoxr/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
Nick says I need a new / replacement head & Valves due to cracks & stuff
sooo what's my best option?
I do have the Blue one (on the back or the tow truck scroll up) thats also a 76 Alpine TC (only difference is manual)
a 72 1500 (brown one in pic) which i drove to where it is now (nothing in the one to the left of it)
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BFu62KLSo2v/?taken-by=akiwijoker (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFu62KLSo2v/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
with the thought that a 1500 head on a 1600 block ups compression / power? but is that what I want / need with an automatic car?
then there's the Chrysler Wagon newest & possibly the best bet in my mind?
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BBMOupNSox4/?taken-by=akiwijoker (https://www.instagram.com/p/BBMOupNSox4/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
was also a runner till parked up on pete's farm & the springs raided for the Rally car / not entirely sure if its a 1600 (no reason to think otherwise) has LPG / CNG fitted, will this have affected it in any way?
gave Kiera my original 1600 head off this car Project thread here : http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=40.0 (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=40.0)
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BB8uUxbSo8X/?taken-by=akiwijoker (https://www.instagram.com/p/BB8uUxbSo8X/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
in return I have her 1300 head (or is her's 1600? cant recall) with a burnt out exhaust valve
edit carjam (https://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=hi4297) says its CC rating = 1,600cc (still a 1975 / 41 year old head)
that's the immediate simplest option with a new set of valves etc
aware ideally I would like to find a "S" stamped big valve head but happy to use what I have for now without spending squillions
thoughts & input please into the discussion thread : here http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.75 (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=426.75)
You're spoilt for choice Jared...LOL
The 1600 LPG head will be the best one as they run cleaner than petrol with the valve guides lasting longer.
ace thanks that Ross, what I thought, kinda the point of collecting the bits eh, especially with a competition car I'm quite likely to need some patch panels one day (yes I am trying to justify all those cars to myself even I don't believe me!
or
would the whole motor be better? about as much work to do either innit?
Have you measured the valve sizes on the 1600 head? My 1500 S head was cracked so used the head off my other 1600 engine and the valves were exactly the same size. All the casting marks were still there so it hadnt been machined, also gives you slightly more valve clearances due to the deeper combustion chamber if you want to play around with stroking. Got it fitted with hardened valve seats and bronze valve guides and runs sweet now.
nah havnt got that deep into it yet, tho the thought crossed my mind last night about the twin spring valves, and whether they will swap over or if I will miss them etc?
The twin springs might be needed for racing Jared as they provide a 500 rpm higher red line than singles.
nah then not so important in the Auto : Road car then eh?
Ive also been running the twin valve springs in the 1600 head the last 6 months with no issues, just using the 1500 retainers.
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head out of the wag, fingers crossed
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Here's the old Alpine head that's had some work before / the brass bit at the top
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& the visible crack in the center water journal, which existed in the new head so maybe that's a casting 'feature?
Either way car is back on the road now & 'running it in'
Big thank you list for all the work I 'appear' to have done to this car to date
My Brother Kyle & his Partner Lisa for delivering the car in 2012
J A Davison Motor Engineer for gearbox assistance & oem part (previous owner once removed)
Richard for hosting this forum
Wier's for parts & spare cars
Chris, Amanda, Lea, Kyle & Lucy Berkahn for painting / prepping / sanding & polishing the car over New Years
Scrimy as well for lending a hand
Nick @ ProTune Automotive for getting it on the road (more than once & sorting this head job out)
Car & Boz for the emergency Headgasket 2 night's before Leadfoot Festival
A&D Radiator Services for the re-cored Radiator
Allan @ Agnew's Autos for the tappet reset on the fly on the way there
Warwick for electrical
Graham aka avengerparts on here for the Gaskets & assistance
Geoff aka sunbeam on here for parts, Gearbox & heater Hoses
My workers for putting up with a car in a Wood-work shop once or twice over the last few years
and my partner Amy who puts up with it all & I beleive enjoys the adventures
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Mobile again, sans working temp gauge & speedo (both stopped before the HG blew)
1st on list to fix....
whats the boot lid like on that wagon jared? rotten?
looking for a good clean one with no rust.
hinges just let go on the bonnet but the boot 'appears' to be holding up good, would be shame to let it go tbh as its good storage, & shipping might be an issue if you cant find something closer we can give it a go?
something Odd I've noticed in the spare 'Blue 76 Alpine is this dash
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appears to be missing 'anything' in the rev counter section?
Its a manual too & for a minute I thought maybe there was a clock there but there doesn't seem to be anything in there, has anyone ever seen anything like this before?
Yep, its just what they did. A lot of alpines didn't have rev counters. Its just a blank. I had a brown 75 alpine with twin carbs and manual and it didn't have a rev counter. It wouldn't have cost much more to add one in the factory. Prob chrysler just penny pinching. Lol
kookie : cheers for your comment :P
went for a hoon today with Feidling Hot-rod & Classic car club "3 degrees below" Run
won the raffle
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have seen avenger short on Instagram reckon we might need something like that
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source : https://www.instagram.com/p/BFcmAMdA4CK/?tagged=dodge1800 (https://www.instagram.com/p/BFcmAMdA4CK/?tagged=dodge1800)
(http://i.imgur.com/Oa2CLuB.jpg%5D)
In for a wof, speedo had stopped working, here's the problem, lucky i had kept to original box & 2 seconds to retrieve a matching good one, are these similar on a manual box?
thinking ahead to next time, the colour is important apparently
The colour determines what ratio diff and gearbox you have in the car.
for example the 3.89:1 manual is white and the 3.89:1 auto is pink. The 4.375:1 manual is light green and the 4.375:1 auto is blue. That is from my 1250/1500 workshop manual, I have some later Haynes manuals if you need the colour for another ratio.
ahhh those fresh WOF Feels
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https://www.instagram.com/p/BJrV-PXAcIu/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BJrV-PXAcIu/)
wasnt much of a chore this time!
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place your bets now! that was a blast, not often you'll see both cars out at the same time
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So this made a bad noise this week & resulted in a tow-truck ride, pulled diff cover off & it looks like this
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with a wee bit of damage on the drive wheels, does anyone have any thoughts on the damage?, simpler to replace whole Diff & axels etc? Plan A was to just replace the diff itself
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Bit the bullet & whipped the rear end out of the Brown Chrysler in the back yard, kept brakes intact & swapped over the axels too, recently had new bearings on one side
back on the road now
Stardate : 93880 kms on the clock (if it were 6 digits pretty sure its 193880
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gained possession of these today
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reckon can make them work on at least one Avenger....
www.instagram.com/p/BOD4V24A54C/?taken-by=akiwijoker (http://www.instagram.com/p/BOD4V24A54C/?taken-by=akiwijoker)
be the fook they are big lads aren't they
I measured 9 Inches HAH : orna'mental at the least, think I found one casing that might fit / hold air
this makes at least 3 pairs or widened steelies of various widths at my possesion....
had a bit of a play this Arvo, might need a bit of Guard rolling
(http://i.imgur.com/s5sEceg.jpg)
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Quote from: JoKer on December 19, 2016, 07:45:33 PM
might need a bit of Guard rolling
Just a little bit :) You will be beating Kiera for biggest rolled guards on an Avenger.
got a tire for the other rim so may throw together a madmax Venger out of one of the spares :D
A madmax Avenger would be awesome.
There were quite a few Valiant Chargers in the Mad Max films.
This was from Mad Max 2
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And this was from the new Mad Max film
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(http://pics.imcdb.org/10555/1971chryslervaliantcharger770.jpg)
And the mayor of bullet town was driving a tracked Valiant Charger
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-me5yQWmCHaI/VeyVDwujdqI/AAAAAAAAJes/nS40jT6edMk/s1600/Peacemaker.jpg)
1000 miles (1654 Kilometers) and 13 days I am home after a "wee" road trip that went Dannevirke > Palmy > Turangi > Pokeno (icecream) > Auckland (Muesem & Airport)> Pukekohe > Hahei > Whitianga a couple of times > Taupo > Napier back to Norsewood & Dannevirke Home
(http://i.imgur.com/4NCAxjk.png)
Car never missed a beat & used no oil nor water that I can tell
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great to put a few more internet names to faces & Volunteering at Leadfoot was pretty cool
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Highlight had to be BBQ & Beer up at Rod's "Mine-shaft" his private wine cellar & new House site
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Last day on the Ranch looked like this after all the people had gone & all the chairs Umbrella's and banners had been picked up
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www.instagram.com/akiwijoker (http://www.instagram.com/akiwijoker)
Awesome road trip!!!!
$52 for 12 months rego!
also swapped out the rear shocks as the ones in the car were not keeping the springs captive
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which was weird because the top one (longer) have been in the car since I bought it & only seemed to be an issue after I swapped in the Chrysler diff, so nabbed the shocks from it as well, seems a great improvement straight away
Fresh WOF in time for Oldschool.co.nz Nationals next weekend
had the rear window seal 'cleaned up' and seems to be working great no leaks
front tires were out of round & did a job on the Steering 'box' so new set of tires (I haver a surprise to show you all but not just yet) a universal & Handbrake adjustment was required but we're all set for winter driving now!
OS Nats here we come! The weekend Starts NOW
Wof
New Tires
Wheel alignment & rides like a dream now!
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OS Nat's 17 Completed
Kicked off Thursday night
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another 400 Miles on the old girl mostly jaunting around the Waiarapa, gave the Gymkhana a miss at Masterton Motorplex but did manage an observation run down the strip
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Came 4th in Rocker cover racing
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Met up with Miles for that bit of trim
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as usual had a blast with OS GC's
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(http://i.imgur.com/mnOZl5E.png)
Went round the 'block' to Taupo on the weekend Dvk > Napier > Taupos > Turangi & back
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should tick over tomorrow!
1 year a go I was waiting for tow truck with headgasket issues so got a idea of what how many KM's I've done in a year
8432KM lol or 5240 Miles
So then the Accelerator cable broke coming over the Saddle road FUN
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bodged it up & made it hm Rung Graham aka avengerparts in Palmy
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in Palmy & he had a couple in stock so I whip round get a cable
(http://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2017_05/20170514_195714.jpg.98adb68ca52646ca488c239f7cb0804c.jpg)
unfortunately not "quite" what i need with the setup I have (only the later Avengers had Cables) mine seems to have two 'ends' on the right on either end not the lil plastic bit so will pop in the motorbike sop tomorrow, least I have a spare in case I get stuck!
Just spoke to Graham & yep the earlier version I have with the adjusters on each end terminates under the Brake Booster so I'm going to try & bodge something up with the kit I have & a universal cable from the bike Shop, or rescue the OEM one from the spare blue car (looks pretty haggard)
failing that revert o mechanical somehow with the parts or pedals from the Cryslers or 1500 in my parts cars
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can you not use your outer and get a new cable made up? are the adjusters on the outer?
Thats all i did when mine snapped, took it down to the local bike shop and they cut a new cable and slid it into the sleeve, then just silver soldered new ends onto the cable.
Quote from: JoKer on May 14, 2017, 09:08:41 PM
So then the Accelerator cable broke coming over the Saddle road FUN
One of my throttle cables snapped a while back but I have 2 throttle cables so I keep driving like a bawse
#dualcables4life #redundantcable #backupcable
(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab274/avenga76/1975%20avenger/IMG_9677_zps61b5f014.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/avenga76/media/1975%20avenger/IMG_9677_zps61b5f014.jpg.html)
Quote from: JoKer on April 23, 2017, 09:27:14 PM
Went round the 'block' to Taupo on the weekend Dvk > Napier > Taupos > Turangi & back
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should tick over tomorrow!
1 year a go I was waiting for tow truck with headgasket issues so got a idea of what how many KM's I've done in a year
8432KM lol or 5240 Miles
The Avenger dash looks quite a lot like a smaller version of the Charger dash.
Here is my Charger rolling over on Easter 2016
(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab274/avenga76/1972%20Charger/89A0B88B-E5A5-49B4-9917-28F00898F903_zpsf6mnvurf.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/avenga76/media/1972%20Charger/89A0B88B-E5A5-49B4-9917-28F00898F903_zpsf6mnvurf.jpg.html)
(http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab274/avenga76/1972%20Charger/AC5DF9C4-9D94-4E30-B6B4-CD2F5B6F9DCF_zpschnt2ne7.jpg) (http://s871.photobucket.com/user/avenga76/media/1972%20Charger/AC5DF9C4-9D94-4E30-B6B4-CD2F5B6F9DCF_zpschnt2ne7.jpg.html)
Nothing like a brand new 45 year old car with zero miles on the clock.
happy 5th Year Anniversary Baby!
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Left old and leaky (thought fuel consumption was up) right old and not leaky
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Instantly notice car starts without cranking, suspect all fuel was dissapearing back down the line
Gas dripping out of the body / crimped area looking at installing electronic ign this arvo too which I bought off 10-5's father
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Bit cold here Last thurs
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1.5 inches on the roof / 2" at a stretch of the white stuff
last time was 2011 and I was Driving this around :P
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on slicks o-0
another Snow pic (out of focus hands were cold)
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And put the Right Radiator cap on 10/70 vs what I was using 7/50
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Part # CN1070 Tridon
also interesting to note the Paint 'falling off' my reconditioned Radiator, mind you it was fresh / still wet when I installed it before Driving to Leadfoot 2016
Non expansion Tank style (I have not tank) & the other was for a return system etc, might help with running temps (was on the cool side even without the Snow)
Man, that is way too cold. And I thought it was cold up here in Auckland.
trying out that Staggered look
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fair bit of rub tempeted to try & fit my 165 whites walls to them & try again
also Had the best Friday ever and this was part of it
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couple of spare gears :P courtest of avengertiger on here from Nelson and a GC Bruce for delivering them!
Yeah I drive it Daily
Couple of Pics I took today
Yeah I messed the numbers up didn't see them till I got home : must go back & get the '76
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Until I get some trim this IS it's good side
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Gorge'eous ?(https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2017_08/20882880_10155544732842456_8417797246375992997_n.jpg.98038cb7e99d3f4212c65c04751ff9d3.jpg)
Yeah I drive it Daily
Couple of Pics I took today
Yeah I messed the numbers up didn't see them till I got home : must go back & get the '76
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Until I get some trim this IS it's good side
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Gorge'eous ?(https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2017_08/20882880_10155544732842456_8417797246375992997_n.jpg.98038cb7e99d3f4212c65c04751ff9d3.jpg)
test fitted some 165's on the 13x7"s & basically given up for now
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without cutting or flaring stuff Which I'm not keen on just yet
Found Some trim off a Marina down at Boytes (RIP Wilf)
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not quite right but not easy to spot the difference for now I'm happy
keeping eye on the remain Avengers down the road as well
(http://i.imgur.com/X6Z6Sci.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/X6Z6Sci.jpg)
this one has this Datsun on top of it still
(http://i.imgur.com/UnVPesZ.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/UnVPesZ.jpg)
Purlpe GLS under the Washing line is now accessible in front of this AP6 or AP4 Valiant, the last 70's Avenger I want to buy (the Diff I got in the early 2000's off it) & has been in My Rally car ever since
(http://i.imgur.com/EtHnO1Kg.jpg)
this Chysler Avenger
(http://i.imgur.com/8Uy5GvPg.jpg)
and one up the top by the Fence is safe for now
(http://i.imgur.com/aVdI5MX.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/aVdI5MX.jpg)
I have no interest in them but just keeping tabs (https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/emoticons/default_tongue.png) there were two others I note have gone, Blue one I tee'd up for a guy in Hamilton when Wilf was still around & a Brown one close the drive has gone since
slightly better shot of it, impact damage is to the front of it
(http://i.imgur.com/iWShjdlg.jpg)
What offset rims are they? I have 205/60/r13 on mine with no issues, no guard rolling and can still get my hand between the guard and wheel.
their offset is officially dumb
yea the 17's I had had something similar
205's on back
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v427/JoKerNZ/2011/Avenger/June014.jpg)
215's on the front even
actually, I have a Chrysler diff in it now since then, wider track maybe? might measure things tomorrow in the light
Probably varied heaps at the factory haha, wouldnt have worried about 10mm here or there on a diff.
Man, you can barely see those Avengers anymore, BTW, quick question, do you thing any of them would have a spare speedo cable and drive gear, I'm looking for on for another Avenger.
the damp down there will have killed most usefull parts, bit like my back yard too
info on speedo drive? I can have a look on a few spares i have
Brake booster swap date
had mad brake fade style feel so new Booster hose was 1st try (old was bit squishy)
but no
so out with the old & in wit hthe less older unit from the 78 that was my 1st Avenger that I rolled & scrapped 2007'ish
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Dropped it after it was out & a bunch of fluid came out, so yeah not sure how long that had been in there
All better now
Car wouldn't start last week & had a bit of a Miss this morning so got the motivation to fit electronic ignition kit I had
Fuzzy picture
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not much to see
Coil, Optical Dizzy, control box & Ballast went in, out came old Points DIzzy (with unobtainable points apparently, had not vac advance neither) coil and a poorly mounted condenser or Capacitor that probably wasn't helping neither
Spent 2 hours cleaning 5 Cars at my Place Yesterday
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gees I really like this car, cant stop looking at it! And the 'new' trim strip really helps heaps!
Up'graded' my Volts & coolant temp gauges from my Blue Parts car
full run down here https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/28526-jokers-hillman-avengers/&do=findComment&comment=1930336
copy / paste is below if you do not wish to click link
So a guy from Taupo gets in touch, He's restoring his Mk 1 Avenger (Have learnt in the UK they refer to them as Mk1's & Mk2's for the Classic shape & Chrysler / Later shape)
Has misplaced some very important Plastic pieces for the accelerator peddle & would I mind checking my 'stock'
So I Send him images of these two (Brown 72 1500 & Blue 76 GLS Apline)
(https://i.imgur.com/WoV2HJ6.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/7BdAWvL.jpg)
and this location of the stuff he might need
(https://i.imgur.com/zcqetCW.jpg)
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[size=78%]and my Accelerator pedal for comparison[/size]
(https://i.imgur.com/YVqzMFu.jpg)
Man says YEP the green bits & oh my yours have already been lost, I had seen the "U shackles" before & thought thye were not right and they allow a fair bit of slop but are working for now so I can spare at least one set of Bushes / set of 5 plastic pieces he needed
then he sent me an image of his car
(https://i.imgur.com/x6LRAfr.jpg)
Oh LOL TWINS! Auto even
SO I get to stripping, the easiest one, instructions were remove the seat & steering wheel to get better access
(https://i.imgur.com/l8IFkY6.jpg)
Jobs already half done on this one
Figure while I'm at it might as well strip a few other goodies out of it
(https://i.imgur.com/NQ4gfoW.jpg)
Headlight switches, What does the internal turner do? (serious never had one or played with a working one)
(https://i.imgur.com/VYwADw5.jpg)
Lol Shear bolts on Ign 'not sheared'
(https://i.imgur.com/SqBYhKe.jpg)
Dash not bad, lol no rev counter in Manual? not even a Clock!
(https://i.imgur.com/QMgmSBk.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/sEI4mmF.jpg)
Light fitting in the glove box! What is this madness! (checked My GLS & it only has a 'hole') Now I'm curious as to where the switch might be or was
(https://i.imgur.com/odesYAj.jpg)
So dash out & rescue these parts, so at least I know how to get them out of the brown car should my U shackles fail
(https://i.imgur.com/lavGMZJ.jpg)
Might be worth 3d Printing some one day though not expensive from UK from the sounds of it
Back of the Dash
(https://i.imgur.com/Okc4hog.jpg)
31? or 13
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[/size][size=78%]got looking at the Dash & LOL 4 digit Odometer? WTF[/size]
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So I have a thought as my Coolant temp gauge is iffy & my Volt meter had lost its lettering why not rob / swap some parts over
(https://i.imgur.com/aPHLEmE.jpg)
was Simple enought, 1st test drive I had forgotten to plug speedo back in LOL
even from the same year its crazy to note the differences on the back
Mine is the Left Blue car / donor is the right
(https://i.imgur.com/SR0QAV5.jpg)
so yeah, Coolant temp works better now & My Volt Gauge says" Volts" and I figured out why the Handbrake warning light doesn't work : there is not circuit in the loom for it! may get around to that one day[/size]
Dial in the end of the headlight switch is for dimming the dashlights, as for the glovebox i have a light but no switches?
Great info on features I never knew these cars had! FLASH
Not so much my Daily of late but I hope to change this soon
(https://scontent.fakl2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/37375071_10156468406952456_987575051941314560_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=5a4dcef7faf5f316c875d878761f8b6a&oe=5BC63588)
one of these cars is getting a Wof today! (the other next month)
Not nearly as exciting as Richard's V8 Build but this is to me
(https://akiwijoker.tinytake.com/media/127d1cb?filename=1650780169851_TinyTake24-04-2022-06-02-43_637863769656182568.png&sub_type=thumbnail_preview&type=attachment&width=740&height=742)
NOS Stock Inhibitor Switch from forum member AvengerParts aka Graeme
Does Reverse Lights & the special thing so it only Starts in Park etc
He has some in stock including some to suit the BW35 (different type)
also note the Peugot Talbot labels! yep there's a story there of Hillman's Company 'demise' or on selling to the Chrysler Corp etc
Nothing exciting happening just driving it Daily to work & stuff
(https://instagram.fakl2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/d375a4e46cfea2608ec54795f03ff33a/5C3F676B/t51.2885-15/e35/40666315_2137768303217832_5380993364137119473_n.jpg)
from my 'insta-feed' : https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQRO_YAMIF/?taken-by=hillman_avenger_jokernz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoQRO_YAMIF/?taken-by=hillman_avenger_jokernz)
my '76 staring down a '74 Escort
Hi Everybody My name is Jared and I have a car Fetish
(https://instagram.fpmr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/vp/6a728c5377cec5b31ba7239165a84a19/5C4D6122/t51.2885-15/e35/41707319_163951037866091_4582036436704889837_n.jpg)
And I'm standing on the Holden wit ha Forrester on stands in the driveway!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVST3Cg9l3/?taken-by=hillman_avenger_jokernz (https://www.instagram.com/p/BoVST3Cg9l3/?taken-by=hillman_avenger_jokernz)
Nothing much to report though did manage to finally catch up with and meet the owner of this on the weekend
(http://imgur.com/Jp4XBHRl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/Jp4XBHR.png)
Ken seems like a great chap
(http://imgur.com/U3jWUe6l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/U3jWUe6.png)
(http://imgur.com/7hOoQIal.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/7hOoQIa.png)
He gave me a car for the Humber / Hillman Car club too which Graeme Ekins (aka "avengeraparts (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10)" on here) is a part of too, his Hunter is on the right part of their Club Display
(http://imgur.com/WHPIa1xl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/WHPIa1x.png)
(http://imgur.com/EDYNodwl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/EDYNodw.png)
Ken gave me their contact
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(http://i.imgur.com/cz6axy8.png)
Was quite neat to have them side by side & compare the little things like Strip Height & roof colour and even the Later model Towbar option and the "By Chrysler" Badge on his
And I have since learned fro my Instagram post (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/www.instagram.com/p/BtHmJVrgOnu) that the Chrysler Avenger is one of the only cars you can operate the Indicators without any key being on, design feature / flaw? Or could have been peculiar to the commentator's car they were working on at the time maybe?
Wife & I bought our first home together, it's also built in 1976
(http://imgur.com/6gWxOaCl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/6gWxOaC.png)
The house that is, not my wife LOL :P
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/BtsX9PLFSci/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BtsX9PLFSci/)
Okie dokie She's been a shed hog since the OS meet & the second Ballast died in June
(http://imgur.com/FkcvB2xl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/FkcvB2x.png)
bough those replacements and something was not right
https://youtu.be/LyNTF-o6nbI (https://youtu.be/LyNTF-o6nbI) (Youtube clip)
Car would start, run then stop abruptly every time, we'd get rev's, or Idle & same thing every time
Started looking at Wiring / modules coil etc (only seriously yesterday tbh)
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(http://i.imgur.com/Pfri78p.png)
that's a basic diagram (because I had misplaced my Haynes)
(http://imgur.com/X8vD1mwl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/X8vD1mw.png)
Pins are numbered looking at the plug like this
(http://imgur.com/m6oJXCjl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/m6oJXCj.png)
We're running this Dizzy (electronic setup from a Series 8 we Installed in 2017 (http://www.avenger.co.nz/forum/index.php?topic=425.msg10104#msg10104))
(http://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2017_06/14974914073591234620023.thumb.jpg.2752b3b713640c76a489a1cf20731a50.jpg)
(http://imgur.com/kQNYxr0l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/kQNYxr0.png)
Actual Wiring Diagram (I had to look at my security Cameras to see when I last had the Haynes in my hand... 2x Thursdays ago it turns out, Book was under seat of my Commy LOL)
(http://imgur.com/9Zfiuffl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/9Zfiuff.png)
had a mate looking her over, he says "hey you've not got that jumper #5"
(http://imgur.com/ibD2i5al.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/ibD2i5a.png)
makeshift Jumper, which I'll probably never upgrade
(http://imgur.com/iHbrng3l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/iHbrng3.png)
And I've driven my car to work (2.5km / 5 mins) for the first time in 4 months!
cant believe something simple, we've pulled fuel hoses off, checked Carb Diaphragms and traced wires, and all it "seemed to be" (we'll test drive around town for a few weeks first)
was one little Jumper that was never there : super odd!
Has been running trouble free since
(http://imgur.com/t2qLXAKl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/t2qLXAK.png)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TtIeSHbB5/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3TtIeSHbB5/)
'zaust fell off : check back yard found one, just needs some heat / persuasion to locate right (not quite same orientation as it came off a Chrysler)
also needed new Tyres (USA Tires) and these came on a recent aqusition
(http://imgur.com/PjWW4lbl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/PjWW4lb.png)
https://www.instagram.com/p/B3214EAHDKu/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B3214EAHDKu/)
so easier to swap & use!
So now running Cheviot Tridens, similar to Perfomance Wheels Spitfires (more slots)
A set of 14"s 4x 114.3 sale in NZ here
https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/59950-fs-14x7-slot-mags-4x1143/ (https://oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/59950-fs-14x7-slot-mags-4x1143/)
(https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2018_11/P1020155.JPG.386e1ac75921d1f0e00efb37668fa09a.JPG)
aka Jelly Bean or Slot mags
similar to Wards a NZ made mag wheel
(http://imgur.com/BVxQcG2l.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/BVxQcG2.png)
(squarer 'slots')
(https://www.kiwigarage.co.nz/content/pics/1274cp21.jpg)
and here's why we did a wheel change...
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qZskOnX6U/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B4qZskOnX6U/)
Wife bought a Datsun 1200 / 120Y!
(http://imgur.com/MNDJ6Rnl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/MNDJ6Rn.png)
First Show & shine of the season yesterday
I share pics from all over the world to my IG anf have gained an huge international following from Iran & Brazil too!
https://www.instagram.com/p/B4wZuolH5kx/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/B4wZuolH5kx/)
here's a treat from a fav photo spot
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(http://i.imgur.com/Wgf9uMw.png)
(http://imgur.com/sBEhNxdl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/sBEhNxd.png)
IG : LINK (https://www.instagram.com/hillman_avenger_jokernz/)
Rolled over another digit : yeah not a major but still a thing LOL
I'm working on the theory it's in the 200's now so 210,000 KM's on the car
(http://imgur.com/DOjvAQyl.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/DOjvAQy.png)
I drove around the Lookout trying to get the sun and the background just right, but that was about the best of it
Starter begun making a grinding noises a month or so ago
then stopped
I've never had a spare until my 1st Visit to Ron's horde the other week
so had it cleaned & checked over and half an hour to swap out & back on the road
(https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2020_09/Starter.jpg.d7e958830fb2c6fe765a38c443d2aa4d.jpg)
(https://oldschool.co.nz/uploads/monthly_2020_09/377025690_AvengerSept2020.jpg.3b4c951a21f1314299e93e66ea8da9e4.jpg)
Quite nice to drive the old Girl for a change
Today I took a Closer look at the Rms & turns out (after some googleing) they are ROH Dragmag's
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not Cheviot! Aussie Made too
I
Been polishing my pinto wheels
Nice! Real pronounced Center on those eh : yea have been on a wheel glut of late learning difference and similarities of Slots & Stuff
Big Single Slot VS twin slot Rostyles
(https://akiwijoker.tinytake.com/media/128673e?filename=1651475001595_TinyTake02-05-2022-07-03-12_637870717948312831.png&sub_type=thumbnail_preview&type=attachment&width=1199&height=730)
The two at the end were used on pintos. I was really looking for a set of those