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1st Jan 2017, 07:45 PM
Thread: Molasses rust removal
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I got A 20 l tube 12 m ago and did some tests ......
I got A 20 l tube 12 m ago and did some tests ... works well on the right steel but if it has impurities it can go honey comb like Grahame mentioned ... always best to do a test first .. if you can...
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22nd Dec 2016, 09:15 AM
Thread: Happy Christmas - look at this
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Kryn True. I learnt a lot from the Panel Beater...
Kryn
True. I learnt a lot from the Panel Beater ... he has done a lot of FG work.
Did you notice what the Goggo was next too ? I think both cars are about the same era.
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21st Dec 2016, 07:27 PM
Thread: Happy Christmas - look at this
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Happy Christmas - look at this
Hi all
I finally bit the bullet and got someone to do the FG body. What can I say a brilliant job. Had to Stiffen up allot of sections eg wheel arches. A lot of 2 pack epoxy filler and many hours of... -
29th Oct 2016, 09:55 PM
Thread: Old School Sound Deadning
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Guys Will check it out. Won't take any risks....
Guys
Will check it out. Won't take any risks. You are right it appears to have disintergrated and fallen apart. I did some checks and will bag and wet down the materials. Dangerous stuff. I have a... -
29th Oct 2016, 01:39 PM
Thread: Old School Sound Deadning
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Old School Sound Deadning
Hi all
The resto is going well. While waiting for parts for the engine/box I'm chasing a few things which has stumped me.
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8th Oct 2016, 10:20 PM
Thread: Carbie Fix
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Carbie Fix
Hi all,
its been some time. I had great success last week. I've been cleaning and restoring this old Bing two stroke carbie. I overtighned the nut that holes the throttle cable and cracked the... -
8th Oct 2016, 09:42 PM
Thread: Tailgate
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That's innovation. The old liquid nails has a...
That's innovation. The old liquid nails has a hundred and one uses.
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8th Aug 2016, 08:35 AM
Thread: Scratched Old Windscreen
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The windscreens are curved mostly with a small...
The windscreens are curved mostly with a small flat part in the middle ... Kind of wrap around.
Scratches are on both curved and flat areas.
There are also wiper scratch marks as well ...
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5th Aug 2016, 08:09 PM
Thread: Scratched Old Windscreen
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5th Aug 2016, 08:03 PM
Thread: Scratched Old Windscreen
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Scratched Old Windscreen
Hi all
Ive always got plenty going on. My mates tell me I've got to much time on my hands. As long as I'm working on cars I'm happy.
I have two rare and expensive windscreens which came out of... -
5th Aug 2016, 07:25 PM
Thread: Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
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Yep ... Did a test ... Leaking like a sieve .......
Yep ... Did a test ... Leaking like a sieve .... Cylinder to cylinder and through the seal into the dyno. Lucky it didn't fry the dyno.
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4th Aug 2016, 09:16 PM
Thread: Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
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Head and Pistons
Pics of head and Pistons below. .. checked clearances etc .. Nothing obvious, all look ok
pic 1 - underside of head cylinder 2 - hot one
pic 2 - cylinder 1,- cool one
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3rd Aug 2016, 08:48 PM
Thread: Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
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I'm back sure must say the weather was picture...
I'm back sure must say the weather was picture perfect out west.
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28th Jul 2016, 10:32 PM
Thread: Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
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Hi all Thanks for the info. I'm back home next...
Hi all
Thanks for the info. I'm back home next Tues. Out in the Wild West visiting family. I'll have a closer look and send thru pics ..
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27th Jul 2016, 05:39 PM
Thread: Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
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Hot Cylinder on Two Stroke
Hi all
Trouble in paradise as they say.
While bench testing my 1959 two stroke two cylinder 300 cc Goggo engine ( basically a motor bike engine ) I started getting one hot cylinder. other fairly... -
18th Jul 2016, 08:16 AM
Thread: Water pump
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Great result. Can't see in the pic ... Is the...
Great result. Can't see in the pic ... Is the mechanical seal ceramic or some hard wearing sintered metal ?
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18th Jul 2016, 08:06 AM
Thread: Steering Wheel Restoration
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Guys Thanks for the info. Yep there are some...
Guys
Thanks for the info. Yep there are some good Utubes. Ill keep you posted.
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16th Jul 2016, 08:35 AM
Thread: Steering Wheel Restoration
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Morrisman Thanks for the tips. I have a...
Morrisman
Thanks for the tips. I have a structural epoxy I used for work. Or should I get some car bog, I'm thinking this might be a little more flexible.
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15th Jul 2016, 12:30 PM
Thread: Steering Wheel Restoration
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Steering Wheel Restoration
Hi all
Ive been stumped on how to restore or just tidy up my steering wheel.,
Refer to my pic. Wheelmis 50 s vintage, European. Structural ok I guess. There are a few cracks and of course worn... -
15th Jul 2016, 12:15 PM
Thread: Fuel Tank Strainer
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Fuel Tank Strainer
Hi
I thought I'd start a new post on fuel tank strainers.
Refer to my pic of my old one. This screws into the bottom of the fuel tank. The mesh strainer takes the course stuff out of the tank I'm... -
7th Jul 2016, 08:06 AM
Thread: Fuel Tanks
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Yep found it and a supplier on the GC. Looks like...
Yep found it and a supplier on the GC. Looks like it's similar to some of those products used for radiators.
In the Red Kote blurb it mentions that a lot of inside rust is caused by moisture in... -
4th Jul 2016, 03:59 PM
Thread: Fuel Tanks
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Guys I did a quick Google on fuel tank sealing...
Guys
I did a quick Google on fuel tank sealing systems. There are a few that are available in Australia - PU,s and Epoxies.
Main in thing at the moment is to do some tests and see what I get.
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2nd Jul 2016, 07:18 AM
Thread: Fuel Tanks
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Fuel Tanks
Workin on my fuel tank.
I blasted and painted it before I checked for leaks.
Im thinking of putting plain fuel in and looking for fuel seeping out.
Does anyone have any suggestions ?
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2nd Jul 2016, 06:59 AM
Thread: Cooly Rocks On 2016
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Cooly Rocks On 2016
Hi all
Cooly Rocks On a few weeks ago was great.
The area where cars can be displayed was extended to Greenmount along Marine Pd (Road adjacent to beach). Did anyone go ?
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1st Jul 2016, 09:03 PM
Thread: Goggo Engine
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Goggo Engine
Hi all
A bit of an update on the Goggo restoration.
Engine - I'm testing everything before cracking it open. If this pic looks familiar it is. The Goggo has a 300 cc motorbike engine.
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28th Jun 2016, 09:11 AM
Thread: 1950's rally in Tasmania
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Mind you would be a lot of fun. I think I will...
Mind you would be a lot of fun. I think I will have to address the sterlring on the Goggo when I finish.
the rally looked like a lot of fun. Mind you Tassy is a bit cold for us Qlders.
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10th Mar 2016, 08:00 AM
Thread: Mystery Car
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Fiat 600cc 1957 Multipla
Yep you got it ... Took me awhile to figure it out
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8th Mar 2016, 07:55 PM
Thread: Mystery Car
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Mystery Car
Hi all
A mate of mine is trying to ID this car ?
Any clues ?
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8th Mar 2016, 07:50 PM
Thread: Cooly Rocks On in June
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Cooly Rocks On in June
Hi all
I just got an email reminding me about entry to Cooky Rocks On at Cooangatta in June.
This year there will be a lot of Goggomobils. Unfortunately, I won't have a car as my restoration... -
2nd Mar 2016, 09:46 PM
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Thanks everyone. Some great tips. I'll keep you...
Thanks everyone. Some great tips. I'll keep you posted.
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2nd Mar 2016, 09:39 PM
Thread: Chrome restoration
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Thanks everyone .. This was a great read. I never...
Thanks everyone .. This was a great read. I never realised how much was involved in this. I have a new appreciation for re- chroming
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28th Feb 2016, 11:13 AM
Thread: Upholstery and Flooring
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Some interior pics ..
Some interior pics ..
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28th Feb 2016, 11:06 AM
Thread: Upholstery and Flooring
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Upholstery and Flooring
Hi all
sick of me yet ? 👻 I'm on a roll.
I want to do my own carpeting and seat upholstery? Why ? the budget and she who must be obeyed are on my back. 🐨🐨🐨
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28th Feb 2016, 10:39 AM
Thread: Chrome restoration
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Chrome restoration
Hi all
ive also got lots of chrome bits to restore.
Im guessing an old topic but I don't have much of a clue. I took some bits to a plating place but the price blew me away $70 a hub cap .. I had... -
28th Feb 2016, 10:21 AM
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Polishing and Restoring Aluminium Bits On a Restoration
Hi all
strangely enough I've got a lot of aluminium strips to clean and polish. I'll remove very carefully. Polish I guess and coat with something.
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8th Feb 2016, 08:28 PM
Thread: Painted Goggomobil Chasis
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Painted Goggomobil Chasis
Hi all
i been working like a dog for awhile so I not had time to work on the Goggo .. Hey a milestone ... New panels, panel beated, blasted, and under coated !!! Tomorrow 2 pack epoxy black ..
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17th Nov 2015, 06:26 AM
Thread: shockies and struts - restoration
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And more
And more ...
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17th Nov 2015, 06:21 AM
Thread: shockies and struts - restoration
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More pics
More ...
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17th Nov 2015, 06:15 AM
Thread: shockies and struts - restoration
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Details and Pics
Hi all pics below.
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14th Nov 2015, 01:48 AM
Thread: shockies and struts - restoration
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shockies and struts - restoration
Hi all
thought I'd start a post on shocks and struts.
I want to restore my old shocks and found lots of
Utubes on the topic .. Has anyone tried to pull down shocks and restore? At $230/ shock... -
14th Nov 2015, 01:40 AM
Thread: Small Tyres
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Tyres 145R10
Hi all
After much churning I got a 145R10 refer pick .. This tyre fits and is a radial .. And the price $98 fitted with new tube and balanced. That beats the $200..
The scooter tyre fits but would... -
4th Nov 2015, 08:58 PM
Thread: Small Tyres
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This site explains it fairly well .. ...
This site explains it fairly well ..
http://www.automotiveforums.com/t187191-wheel_amp_tire_size_relation_to_torque_power.html -
4th Nov 2015, 08:41 PM
Thread: Small Tyres
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Speed torque bigger tyre
That's right .. I called a bloke who has tried larger and the speedo of course is different ..
while i I guess most cars won't worry with a small change the Goggo has low HP and the box and revs... -
2nd Nov 2015, 07:09 PM
Thread: Rubber for car restoration
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Oops here it is...
Oops here it is http://www.fitchtherubberman.com.au/
they are owned by Universal Eng Supplies USE ... Hindmarsh, Adelaide
they em have pics of rubber profiles and more .. The guys know their... -
1st Nov 2015, 07:07 AM
Thread: Rubber for car restoration
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Rubber for car restoration
Hi all
I thought this would interest most who are looking for rubber like doors, grommets, window seals flats etc .. Different profiles.. I've found a few companies but prices are xxxxey.
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1st Nov 2015, 06:59 AM
Thread: Small Tyres
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Bike Tyres, different dia and torque
Hi all
It took a while but I'm there ... I found a supplier of the 440s .. Price around $180 to 200 delivered
I also found the 450 -10 will fit and is available in Aust .. Slightly bigger in dia... -
26th Oct 2015, 10:08 PM
Thread: Subaru 360 - 50s to Early 70s
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Subaru 360 - 50s to Early 70s
Hi all
Looking for a Subaru 360 .. 1950 s to early 70 s.. Restoration project for a friend ..
Randall
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26th Oct 2015, 09:50 PM
Thread: Remove piston in brake cylinder
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Good news all out ... Bad news very rusty and...
Good news all out ... Bad news very rusty and scored ... I've found a brake guy who will re sleeve and re shoe .. . Much cheaper .. I think he was a Farrier in a past life ...
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26th Oct 2015, 09:44 PM
Thread: Small Tyres
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Small Tyres
Hi all
im back at work ... 😁
When not workin I've been flat out trying to find tyres .. Thought it would be easier after all a tyre is. A tyre ..
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26th Oct 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: Goggomobil Parts
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Kryn Bay to Birdswood .. Now that's a car rally...
Kryn
Bay to Birdswood .. Now that's a car rally .. I think I know the chap with the Goggos .. I have a dream .. When I've finished I plan to go in the rally ... I have friends in Glenelg and...