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by barry
Tue 02 Jun 2009, 12:52
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Want to import a car
Replies: 7
Views: 2340

Re: Want to import a car

Find me a 61 or 62 bubbletop belair or impala for under 150k and I will give you 10k cash.Dont want a four door those you can find in the autotrader. I know of one (a '62 - supposedly the only one in SA?)that just went for a little less than that (only a little less though.....) Sure is a sweet loo...
by barry
Tue 02 Jun 2009, 09:22
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: what i want next
Replies: 11
Views: 3815

Re: what i want next

In Delarey Road, almost opposite Builder's Warehouse, there must be 15 or more Minis parked at a house there - don't know what the story is. BTW are you allowed to mention these things on a muscle car site - even though a good one will eat many "muscle" cars for breakfast (runs for cover :D :twisted...
by barry
Mon 01 Jun 2009, 04:49
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: Interesting lot
Replies: 28
Views: 10760

Re: Interesting lot

See now there's the real problem right there Johann - why the hell should ANY restored vehicle only be worth R20K (unless it's a scooter or something!!) I know that you would struggle to get back your time at a reasonable rate - given that dealerships run their labour at R300 - R400 these days, for ...
by barry
Sun 31 May 2009, 06:47
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Sheetmetal and bodywork
Replies: 13
Views: 4124

Sheetmetal and bodywork

A few of you may know me, and have spent some time at my shop or meets playing around learning about metashaping. It is something I am passionate about and hope to get more people doing locally, either for their own projects, or (even better!!) to build some kind of sideline or even business doing w...
by barry
Sun 31 May 2009, 06:26
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: Interesting lot
Replies: 28
Views: 10760

Re: Interesting lot

I can't understand how people ask those steep prices and not be prepared to come down. I wonder if all the exporters are in agreement about the "steep" prices. How many examples of our motoring heritage are lost and gone forever because we had it too good for too long getting vehicles for dirt chea...
by barry
Tue 26 May 2009, 12:13
Forum: Events
Topic: Events and Muscle Cars/Hot Rods: Discuss
Replies: 43
Views: 12321

Re: Events and Muscle Cars/Hot Rods: Discuss

HA HA - same old argument again hey Jacques?

I wouldn't take my Noble on a V8/Muscle Car/ Rod run, simply because it isn't one of those......
But then we've been through this a couple times before ;)
Perhaps just best to agree to disagree.

Barry
by barry
Mon 25 May 2009, 08:50
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: LS Diff & 351W Tappet covers?
Replies: 1
Views: 1560

LS Diff & 351W Tappet covers?

Looking for an LS diff with fairly high ratio (preferably low 4's) - don't even know if such a beast exists? Needs to be approx 130cm wide (across backing plates) Bolt pattern is less of an issue, but Chev would be nice. Something that's good for 200hp or so? Any advice welcome. Also looking for ear...
by barry
Fri 24 Apr 2009, 05:05
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: New member from Stellenbosch
Replies: 8
Views: 3006

Re: New member from Stellenbosch

That's my car. Interior is original though - just got some Mexican blankets as seat covers, they're.....um...kinda bright!!
The Nova should be done really soon - gonna be an awesome car! He has got the stance spot on.
Barry
by barry
Thu 23 Apr 2009, 11:22
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: New member from Stellenbosch
Replies: 8
Views: 3006

Re: New member from Stellenbosch

Just did a very cool road trip with him and Simon from Old Mill Rod & Custom, up to the Nationals.
There is some even cooler stuff gonna be coming out of both their shops real soon!!

Barry
by barry
Thu 23 Apr 2009, 10:08
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: New member from Stellenbosch
Replies: 8
Views: 3006

Re: New member from Stellenbosch

Hi Wally Yes, it's still on. Not really a course as such though...... For everyone else's info, I'm holding the 2nd annual South African Metalmeet at my workshop next weekend :1-3 May. It really is just an informal get together for people of any skill level with an interest in learning more about sh...