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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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    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.

    The next bit of work is...
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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...
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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...
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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.

    refer photo. i think it is some sort of old fashioned sound deadner....
  6. 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...
  7. 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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    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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    Pics

    Windscreens -
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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...
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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.

    Explains the different plug colors and deposits on cylinders...
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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
    pic 3 - Pistons - LH...
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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.

    ok spark plugs. New plugs. This is after about 20 minutes running.
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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 ..

    Randal
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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...
  16. Thread: Water pump

    by Goggomobile
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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 ?
    Randal
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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.
    Randal
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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.

    Also a mate of mine suggested I open up...
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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...
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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...
  21. 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...
  22. 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.
    ...
  23. 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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    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 ?

    Randal
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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.

    Im...
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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.

    I'm a...
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    Fiat 600cc 1957 Multipla

    Yep you got it ... Took me awhile to figure it out

    Not a good buy .. Plenty of rust
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    Mystery Car

    Hi all

    A mate of mine is trying to ID this car ?

    Any clues ?

    Randal
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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...
  30. Thanks everyone. Some great tips. I'll keep you...

    Thanks everyone. Some great tips. I'll keep you posted.

    Randal
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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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    Some interior pics ..

    Some interior pics ..
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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. 🐨🐨🐨

    I removed the covers and padding...
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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...
  35. 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.

    Ive never done this before. Any tips . I've got...
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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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    And more

    And more ...
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    More pics

    More ...
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    Details and Pics

    Hi all pics below.
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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    Rubber for car restoration

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    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.

    Randal
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    Bike Tyres, different dia and torque

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    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...
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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

    Ps I know another micro 😀
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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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    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 ..

    looking for a 440 x 10 .. Yep that's a small...
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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...
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