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by Pedro
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Why you should think twice about US crate engines.
Replies: 89
Views: 33774

Re: Why you should think twice about US crate engines.

Just picked upon this Rodney. What can I say ... after all the effort and time you put into building that Stang ... what a disaster. I feel for you mate.
by Pedro
Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:27 pm
Forum: General Tech Advice
Topic: Waterless car cleaning products - what do you use?
Replies: 16
Views: 6525

Re: Waterless car cleaning products - what do you use?

Whilst i don;t discount your success, but wtf would you wet a microfibre for? It ability to hold dirt is second only to a tack rag. You wet it, and it loses its ability to pick up dirt. This is the product I use. http://www.bowdensown.com.au/love-glove. As I said, I've been using it for years and h...
by Pedro
Tue Apr 17, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: General Tech Advice
Topic: Waterless car cleaning products - what do you use?
Replies: 16
Views: 6525

Re: Waterless car cleaning products - what do you use?

I use a wet micro fibre mitten and wipe off with a hand towel. Have been using this method for years and don't get any scratches.
by Pedro
Fri Mar 02, 2012 11:19 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Old Australian racing pictures, mustangs included.
Replies: 5
Views: 2353

Re: Old Australian racing pictures, mustangs included.

Great find Paul ... I've just spent the past 2 hours looking through it.
Sure brought back some memories.
by Pedro
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Corral...straight?
Replies: 8
Views: 3051

Re: Corral...straight?

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq50/BlackBetty1967/blackbettyalley.jpg~original O.k excuse my bad picture but is there a notch or position where the horse and corral sit straight? I swear its crooked. Or do I need a spirit level and an esky full of beer? Its camera angle distortion. Also look a...
by Pedro
Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:23 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Superb restomod
Replies: 17
Views: 7985

Re: Superb restomod

Once again you missed what I said. Read the sentence before. It has a 6 cyl coupe VIN, so the original car must have been fairly badly damaged to warrant that amount of work. Or they started with a coupe & built a fastback out of it. Either way, the rest of the car is fairly ordinary in it's fin...
by Pedro
Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Superb restomod
Replies: 17
Views: 7985

Superb restomod

Anyone with a lot of $$$ looking for something different?
Check out the attention to detail in this jaw dropper ...
http://www.kumberamotors.com/cars.htm?l=&id=609
by Pedro
Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:42 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Lakeside American Day - Thanksgiving Run
Replies: 28
Views: 11235

Re: Lakeside American Day - Thanksgiving Run

As you say Lee, it was bloody hot, sorry we didn't catch up. Saw Happy parking in the MOCA area but was engaged in a long involved conversation so didn't get chance to say hello.
by Pedro
Sat Nov 26, 2011 10:22 am
Forum: Importing
Topic: When do they calculate GST?????
Replies: 5
Views: 4245

Re: When do they calculate GST?????

Hey everyone, been a while since last on the forums, got a question, when do they calculate the GST charges? is it when the car leaves port or when on the day the job is invoiced? mjb Its supposed to be on the day the ship leaves the port. And don't forget that you pay GST on "what you paid&qu...
by Pedro
Fri Nov 18, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: Importing
Topic: approval times
Replies: 2
Views: 2986

Re: approval times

Mine took 4 weeks in Aug / Sept.
by Pedro
Wed Nov 09, 2011 7:19 pm
Forum: Importing
Topic: FLORIDA FINDS
Replies: 360
Views: 386943

Re: FLORIDA FINDS

Goddam that kid cn play y'all.
by Pedro
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: Importing
Topic: FLORIDA FINDS
Replies: 360
Views: 386943

Re: FLORIDA FINDS

ponyride wrote:However the 70 Grabber Special is allowed to have the 69 Boss stripe kit, that's how they came ex factory. :-D

Hey Pedro, are you due for a new avatar?

No Rick, can't put that thing here on a Mustang site. LOL
by Pedro
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:26 pm
Forum: Importing
Topic: FLORIDA FINDS
Replies: 360
Views: 386943

Re: FLORIDA FINDS

shermatt wrote:1970 Boss 302 Clone, 351 4 speed, calipso coral, power steering, front and rear spoiler....asking $21,900
With a 69 stripe kit it doesn't much resemble a 70 Boss 302.
by Pedro
Sat Oct 01, 2011 12:14 am
Forum: General Tech Advice
Topic: Screaming fan belt on a 66.
Replies: 16
Views: 9045

Re: Screaming fan belt on a 66.

A film of brake fluid stops belts screaming normally. Don't know if this works on toothed belts. But anyway ... don't put too much on as if it spins off onto the paint, it will damage it.
by Pedro
Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: Pre 1973
Topic: Calling all Brisbane guys - time to resolve my shudder !!
Replies: 20
Views: 6613

Re: Calling all Brisbane guys - time to resolve my shudder !!

[quote="HappyOne........In any case, l have found a place at Eagle Farm that's going to balance the tail shaft for only $95.00 .........[/quote]


So what's the name of the business at Eagle Farm?
My Fairlane has a suspect tailshaft.