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Geebus! It looks brand new.
Absolutely brilliant job mate. Seriously awesome.
I take my hat off to you.

Thanks John. A credit to those whe have been part of it along the way too - Luis and Dave. It does look new but it's still got a 'factory' new about it if that makes sense. Good for another 50 years.

parisian62 wrote:...except for the drivers door will only open from the inside...

just a couple of sujestions
i've had this issue can be caused by something in the lock mechanism (don't ask me what i forget but know i did something) or same can't remember which way round it goes but front and back door handles have a different length shaft that push the tab you may have a short one where there should be a long one

man it's looking cool can't wate till you lower it and put mags on it

Thanks Mick Yeah I had the handles back to front but this problem I think is with the lock mechanism itself. Will have another closer look on the weekend. Worse case is I have to swap out the meachanism which means pulling out the window glass etc.

I can't go much lower...It's already lowered 3" at the back (reset springs) and 2" at the front. I think it's going to have a bit of a tail dragger look about it. I've got a set of period '60s Spyder brand mags stashed away. They need new rims etc so will have to wait till I save up some $'s.

parisian62 wrote:I can't go much lower...It's already lowered 3" at the back (reset springs) and 2" at the front. I think it's going to have a bit of a tail dragger look about it. I've got a set of period '60s Spyder brand mags stashed away. They need new rims etc so will have to wait till I save up some $'s.

Clearly not trying hard enough!!!

Looking good Stewart, but would look even better with the mags! Can't wait to see it then.

parisian62 wrote:The countdown is now on for firing her up...maybe on Sunday? Still to finish is some fuel lines, carb linkages and vaccuum line.

Sooo close now...

WOW!!! WOW!! Im really excited for you Stewart... Dont forget to video the 1st fire-up!!

parisian62 wrote:Thanks Mick Yeah I had the handles back to front but this problem I think is with the lock mechanism itself. Will have another closer look on the weekend. Worse case is I have to swap out the meachanism which means pulling out the window glass etc.

I can't go much lower...It's already lowered 3" at the back (reset springs) and 2" at the front. I think it's going to have a bit of a tail dragger look about it. I've got a set of period '60s Spyder brand mags stashed away. They need new rims etc so will have to wait till I save up some $'s.

Stewart, it may be the door handle itself. Dave replaced all the door handles on mine, and the back right door opens easy from the inside, but is a bitch to open from the outside. It seem to be the shaft on the new (Rare Spares ) door handle isnt long enough, or out of wack

Its great to see it all coming together after watching this thread since you found it at Wallerawang.
Its a credit to you Stewart, and to the people who have helped you along the way.
Cheers Rob

parisian62 wrote:On Tuesday she travelled to Hume Mufflers at Liverpool for a 2" exhaust system. Very happy with the job.

Wow man that looks so awesome and so brand spanking new looking!!!!

Must of been a bit of a nerve wracker getting it on and off the truck .... be a bugger to get a scratch before it hits the road. Exhaust looks great and with everything else so neat its a shame they didnt scribble on it's top side hehe.
All the best for the fire up when it happens

When it comes time to go for rego i would love to see the faces on the inspectors lol ....it should qualify for being exempt from rego inspections for the next 3 (5?) years like all new cars.

Well? Stewart...did you get it 'fired up' on Sunday???
We gots to know??

Scotty.

Sputzwagon wrote:Well? Stewart...did you get it 'fired up' on Sunday???
We gots to know??

Scotty.

yeah impatiantly waiting for the vvvvvvvideooo

Thanks DR, Rob, Sam.

Pete - I dont think its the door handle I thinks its the lock mechanism.

Scotty and Mick - sorry guys...a ton of other stuff got in the way on the weekend...I did get to finish some loose ends...but no turning of the key...so nothing to see here...

parisian62 wrote: Scotty and Mick - sorry guys...a ton of other stuff got in the way on the weekend...I did get to finish some loose ends...but no turning of the key...so nothing to see here...

You blokes in NSW should be organizing a secret rego party for when Stewart brings the old girl home with a brand new rego sticker on it..

MyEKisdriven wrote:You blokes in NSW should be organizing a secret rego party for when Stewart brings the old girl home with a brand new rego sticker on it..

X2
U all should come for a cruise up to lismore
I'll have the bar b q warmed up and the beers cold
Would love to so all u southies up north