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- Wed 22 May 2013, 20:58
- Forum: General
- Topic: Chevrolet 4100
- Replies: 26
- Views: 24948
Re: Chevrolet 4100
The '63 Pontiac Stratochief I had, was fitted with a 4.1 and it moved the big body around nicely.
- Fri 17 May 2013, 22:05
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: Cars from the past!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1848
Re: Cars from the past!!
As a schoolboy,I used to order road tests from CAR mag as a hobby.They used to sent copies from their archives.Reason for my fondness of the Chrysler/Valiant.
- Sat 13 Apr 2013, 22:03
- Forum: General/Lounge
- Topic: How were you brought up???
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4305
Re: How were you brought up???
I am not really that old ,but I was raised by my grandparents.Grandfather was a "padmaker".Remember : Springbok Radio (Staal Burger). Telephone operated with a "slinger". Water heated by a "donkie". Wilson Toffees +Chappies @ half cent each. Terence Hill+Bud Spencer movies. Slide shows at somebody's...
- Tue 02 Apr 2013, 21:20
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Replacing Disk Pads only
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3132
Re: Replacing Disk Pads only
Took my VW to a private mechanic after paying extra labour for changing a battery and burnt out clutch directly picking it up after service.Unfortunately I was out of town at the time and the wife had to deal with it.I drive a Chev now and it is also serviced by the new mechanic even if it is under ...
- Tue 02 Apr 2013, 20:54
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Replacing welsh plugs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1571
Re: Replacing welsh plugs
Thank you for the advice.
- Mon 01 Apr 2013, 20:01
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Replacing welsh plugs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1571
Replacing welsh plugs
I need advice on replacing welsh plugs(correct spelling?).Problem is that the plugs are corroded,will it come out properly if I try to wiggle it out with a screwdriver.Do I need a sealant (what type?) for the new ones?It is a Sapphire.
- Tue 26 Mar 2013, 17:13
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: Is it the Dodo of cars?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7426
Re: Is it the Dodo of cars?
It was 100 on the speedo,but my ave cruising speed on open road was 60 -70mph.I don't know the history before I bought it ,but bought it from a dealership that only sold old cars.
- Sun 24 Mar 2013, 22:27
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: Is it the Dodo of cars?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7426
Re: Is it the Dodo of cars?
The car that I use as an Avatar belonged to me in the early '90s.Had to sell it due to circumstances.It was a '61 RHD.The photo was taken at Pmburg Cars in the Park shortly after purchase.At the time I pushed it to 100mph.Around 2001 ,I passed it .Rotten beyond repair under a tree on a plot.Nearly s...
- Sat 23 Mar 2013, 17:22
- Forum: Cars for sale
- Topic: Is it the Dodo of cars?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7426
Is it the Dodo of cars?
Are there any Valiant Signet (2 doors) left in running condition?I 've seen some 4 doors ,but it does not have the same aura as a 2 door.
- Fri 22 Mar 2013, 21:38
- Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
- Topic: Hi,I am new
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2741
Re: Hi,I am new
Stay in Clarendon.Sapphire is standard 2 GLi.Need to get it through C.O.R. first.Using it now to teach laaitie basic mechanics.Main obstacle is wiring.Laaitie would like to convert it to 3 L.Will ask advice as we progress.