Recent content by boingk

Got a pump in, it works, too bad the soft lines leak in a fine spray though haha. I'll be replacing all the soft lines in the car before I try again. Aerosolized petrol and hot exhaust mix waaay too well.

Alrighty, things are coming together. I've got the interior cleaned up (it needed it) and its pretty much usable as is. Thats a big plus. The engine bay was pristine and apart from the no-key situation she's fine. I threw a battery in, did the 30-min VATS lockout and she fired right up with the...

The people asking those prices are the same ones who overpaid for them with cheap pre-COVID finance and are now having to face up to 'normal' interest rates on their McMansions™.

Shall do mate, happy to help with others who've got the same issue. I'm expecting a busted timing chain based on how suddenly the thing came to a stop. - boingk

From a guy who works closely with both RMS and Police I'd not worry mate. If the number is different at rego maybe just have a quiet word to your sympathetic inspector. He'll update it and that'll be that. If you're really paranoid have your mate issue you a receipt for the engine dated about 3...

Went and got her. Many miles, much effort, zero regret and zero dollars for purchase. Thanks for coming! Well, thats what she said after I got her gigantic ass off my rig. Also I unloaded the car.

Cheers mate. Yep, nothing but efficiency here. Sometimes you have to pay for what you want, but if you can put the urge of "perfect and now" aside then you're usually far better off. Minor progress, took the bonnet off and got yanking the 3800. She's really seized solid. No idea whats happened...

Jesus, paid 350 for the Eco from a running car with all accessories, manifolds and intake including box and filter. No way I'm paying that money for quarters. I'll make my own or scab some if I can.

Yeah column autos are great, I really do like them. Precursor to modern paddle shifters really. No idea on if its been seat-swapped but I'd suggest so. L67? If I could get my hands on one I would. Eventually it'll be getting a fair bit more horsepower though, one way or the other. For now it'll...

Er, yeah, about that... Looks she's not awful. The body panels are actually fairly straight and no major rust - a tiny bit here and there from the usual high-wear areas but nothing bad. The dash and major interior components are all reasonably decent too. If you can pick up your phone and...

Yeah mate she's got 590k on her. That VS looks like a good clean wagon, far out. I know, I've got no shame haha.

Well I've got a date to go pick her up so I'll update here in about two weeks. Until then my other project will get a mention... see link in signature below...

Hi guys, a few of you know I have a VR wagon on the go, but the real performance build will be a VG ute. This will be a bit tricky as I need her on the books/road before getting too stuck into the build. Hence I'm going to throw a running Ecotec in before going on to bigger and better things...

9/100 isnt terrible, especially for a decent vehicle. If you want 5/100 get a Nissan Micra, Mitsu Mirage or Suzuki Alto or Ignis. If you want 2.5/100 get a 125cc motorcycle or scooter. - boingk

What wiring? Jeez, throw a starter relay on her and wire it to the key, then a 12v to your ignition and a wire from your alternator to battery. You're pretty much done at that point apart from lights and dash. Leave her a 186, its in there already and if its a half decent build then you'll...