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 Post subject: Re: A NEW AU to play with
Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:16 am 
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New XR is looking good George, nice Brake upgrade and the wheels look A1.

If you are interested in the XR50 front bar, I may be able to assist you with that one. I know someone that has one but need to check on how much he wants for it.
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:50 pm 
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Ok Paul, thanks. :)
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:19 pm 
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That's awesome George, I haven't had the chance to post here yet but I'd like the opportunity to say that that is one tidy unit.

One of the first things on mine I would change would be bigger brakes. They look sensational.

And I might also add, without being too rude, that it's great to see a bloke of your age (never said old 8-) )still tinkering in the garage. I know my dad is younger than you an he is gone in a puff of smoke when you mention car work.. almost any work for that matter :wink: hope you don't take offence but good on you George you're an inspiration. (I'm almost sick of cars and not even 30 lol)

 

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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2013 9:29 pm 
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Thanks matey and no, I didn't take offense. I have been mucking around with cars for about 50 years and I still find them interesting. :roll:
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:14 pm 
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Look what I got today:
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Not bad for $60.00 and it is brand new :D
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2013 11:57 pm 
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How does one score a new alternator for 60 bucks?

I just bought that exact one for $280 last week from repco :\

 

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Papa Smurf
 Post subject: Re: A NEW AU to play with
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:44 am 
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One watches Ebay a lot and takes an opportunity. :D
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:58 pm 
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Fitted the new Alternator today and changed both adjuster pulleys and a new belt. :D
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:27 pm 
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I finally fixed up the Radio problem, with a little help from Troyman. :D He gave me a piece of Harness which I was able to add to the Dash one where the idiots had cut it. Used a couple of 12pin connectors from J-car and added the harnesses together, radio works. :D
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Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:56 pm 
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Feels good when each little job gets ticked off the list!
Some of us just have massive lists......................... :roll:

 

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Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 2:54 pm 
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Any new pics of the interior with the chrome handles George? Love the bigger brakes and wheels too...They set it off nicely.

 

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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:21 pm 
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Any new pics of the interior with the chrome handles George? Love the bigger brakes and wheels too...They set it off nicely.

I will get to that, been busy with other stuff but pics are on my TO DO list. :D
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:33 pm 
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Here are some pics of the inside:
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Here is the NEW rear control arms I am going to install:
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These are the speakers I took out of the front door: :shock:
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Papa Smurf
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Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 9:50 pm 
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Went and fitted the rear control arms today, that will be enough for the moment, I have other TO DO things as well.


To do List:
    Change Auto Oil
    NEW Exhaust with better Cat
    Paint Bonnet and a few touch-ups
    Repair front B/Bar
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TROYMAN
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Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:02 pm 
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nice progress mate, just chip away at the to do list and before you know it it will a1
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