TheNOBBLER

I have to agree as well, I'm not a huge poster on this site but have had my head pulled in a couple of times. In fact, my first post was shut down in a big way by Nick... and rightly so, it was stupid! If people really want to be a part of this site they will pull there heads in and stick with it, that is why I like this site, most of the people on here are sensible and genuinely want to be here unlike some other sites. Enough from me... Jarrad

Cheers mate... Yeah, always carry one... I guess I'm a little funny that way. I try to be prepared! Thankfully I stopped it before to much happened... will see how it goes once I get it started again!

I replied to this the other day but my mates computer mustn't like this site! Trev, your right, I wouldnt want to use it ona race car. I'm not planning on using one again actually, not worth the hassle! I'm just going to use a guage and settle for that, no problem there. Teddy, your right mate... at least it didnt burn completely... whats a bit of paint and a fire? haha, gives me an excuse to do something to it!

Wheel braces are easier to throw! Thanks all, provided there is no internal damage it will be back on the road sometime in the near(ish) future! I bought the part from a large autoparts company... But they hold no liability, only the supplier. I have contacted them but it seems they had there ass covered with the "for off road use only" line... They will cover the cost of a new T piece and thats it! Ahh well, I'm not going to bother kicking up a fus... just get my ass into gear and get it going again! At least now I can strip the trim out like I have always wanted and add a cage etc for when I get serious around the race track! Will keep you updated!

Well, as I don't own it this may not count... ahh well Forgive me.. I'm not sure of the model... The newest corvette, there bloody fast and handle like nothing I have been in! A company in Melbourne that does the right hand drive conversions used to be next door to my work, the owner brought one if them over pretty much just off the boat (minus the passenger seat) and took us for a spin around the block... was pretty interesting while sitting on the front floor! Another thing they have in there workshops are the new humbers... suprisingly quick for something of that size! Just thought I would share... Jarrad

Very well said Colin!

Nice work there mate, good to see this coming along so nicely! I will be starting to convert my twinky very soon.... can't wait! Jarrad

HEy hey, nice ride! I'm suprised noone else has posted up! I love the van... and the 20valve would make it a rocket... even without the turbo! Nice work there anyway.

Just another quick note... The reason why all this engine trouble started is because I was broken into the wednesday before... They stole my custom guage console and guages plus all of my cds... not happy! I changed from a mechanical oil pressure guage to an electric one and also changed the T piece which turned out to be faulty.. but they will only cover the cost of a new T piece :D So all in all, I wouldnt have changed a thing and caught fire if it wasnt for some bloody thieving bastards!

Well. about time I updated again as alot has happened! I havent felt like updating for a while, in fact, I havent wanted to look at the '82 in a while! A couple of weeks ago I was on my way to my uncles in Doncaster (other side of Melb to me) and had a front tyre blow out on the freeway! That was an interesting experience... and I was pissed as they were my new wheels! So, after changing that on the side of the freeway... not a fun experience either! I was on my way again. Another shithouse thing to find that day was that my uncles Gemini that I'm working on has completely rusted out the bottom of both A pillers! I have spent 18months on and off doing rest of the body only to find that! Was having a great day by now! Ok, so about 7pm I decided to head home (45min drive), and was enjoying this... despite having interesting traction troubles with the rock hard spare on! I was driving past flemington race course when I smelt smoke... not good! Then I looked at the front drivers wheel arch and white smoke was pouring out, I thought the spare was farked as well but it was fine... then I looked in the rear view mirror... and couldnt see a thing throught the white cloud following me! I (really) quickly pulled over only to be greeted with flames under the car and licking out the edges of the bonnet!!! Not Good! Grabbed my fire extinguisher and put it all out. So now shes in the shed after an RACV tow home... Melted plug leads, dizzy cap, wiring etc etc. Not to mention oil and fire extiguisher powder everywhere! The problem ended up being a snapped oil pressure T piece. It snapped just inside the block pouring oil everywhere and catching fire! So, I have bought another car and I'm waiting till I can face the bloody thing, have to buy a few parts to get her going and then I can see if I have any internal damage from lack of oil, I hope thats not the case as the engine has only been in there since christmas! Hope you like the pics... Sorry about the quality... mobile phone on the side of the road! Jarrad

Bout time you got some posts up Shane! Good to see your plating with an early girl (nothing naughty meant by that! :D ), wouldnt mind one myself! Keep us updated nackers, and see you at an event soon!

Hey Hey, cheers for the tools Dave, made my day easier! Will have to make sure I need something done next time your round! Also, if your in the area, drop in anytime... if the Rolla's on the road I will take you for a strap! That goes for anyone! Jarrad

Just like to say thankyou to MRMOPARMAN, Muller and crue and Butty and crue for coming along to the drive in night. Also thanks to my mates Ash and Munro... and Mel for coming along as well. Was a good night... Hot Fuzz was a bit wild but well worth the watch! Hopefully we can get a better turn out next time! Cheers again... Jarrad

Hey all, Appologies for not keeping this up to date, have been flat out getting a new car and trying to get the twinky back on the road for tonight but with no luck! Anyway, we are meeting at maccas cnr St george and bell streets at 7:30pm tonight. We have to leave no later than 8pm to make the movies... if you can't make it to the meet point meet us at the drive in! Movies are as follows. Wild Hogs @ 8:30 and 10:30 TMNT @ 8:20 Hot Fuzz @ 10:30 Freedom Writers @ 8:10 and 10:30 Cost is $20 per car, not dependant on number of people in it... just $20 per carload. We also have the option of staying on for a second movie if you like, no extra cost. If there is interest we might make a small cruise afterwards but this is to be decided at the time. Hope to see you all there, you can contact me on 0400843198 if you need anymore details! We have a few from Toymods, about 6 or so cars from RollaClub and a bunch of Commodores to get some numbers... theres even my mates 55 chev coming. Should be a good night with a bit of diversity in the crowd... so lets all get along together and have a good night! Cheers, Jarrad

grass? where??? ahh well, hope some of ypu can make it! Poz, just steal the beemer! lol Well, its almost time for the drive in! Well be seeing you tomorrow night!

Ok, going from what people have said in previous posts here the list! Rollaclub: Pozman Adztoy? TheNOBBLER MRMOPARMAN kasper flip deathsminion Butty Toymods: Shelldrake ok, there are a few people I have missed and a few that may not be coming anymore... let me know and I will make the changes. There are also a couple from twincam.org and a smallish bunch of commodore nuts, should be a interesting night. I also have invited some mates, so we have another 2 vl commos coming and my mate 55 chev (that I just trimmed!) so a bit of diversity! Hope everyone can make it! Jarrad Just one thing I forgot... Its $20 per car, not person. This includes all the people in your car and you can stay on for a second feature. Makes for a nice cheap night in a car like deathsminion's! Gotta love the wagons!

haha, would be great Teddy! Sorry I havent been on much of late, been flat out etc etc! Will make a list of attendees and post up all info in a tick!

Yeah butty, movies are still a go! Plenty of room for you and some mates... bring anyone you like. Getting from Ballarat or bundoora is pretty easy, I'm from deer park just off the western highway... if you want to meet me earlier we can run into the main meet point together?

Well, i will still be there! Sorry I havent updated as yet, havent had a chance to be on here for most of the week! I wont be driving the Rolla unless a something magical happens... She caught fire on the way home tonight! The T piece to the oil pressure guage split (just like webbers.. better change it mate!) and the oil caught fire on the exhaust! What a site.... thank furk I carry a fire extinguisher! (spelling not happening right now...). So, yeah... will be there in something! We also have a few from other clubs coming.... including a commo club... I have some mates in it that were interested and we need some numbers! Were shocking! Anyway, shoot me down later... I need a drink after my experience tonight (just got towed home...), Will post pics in my rolla thread (click my sig...) Jarrad

Hey Paul, been a while... Hows the car coming along? or should that be cars?

Haha, move over this side of the city! :D No problem mate, let me know if you need anything... thats for the both of you!

Sweet raven, sounds the goods mate! Will have to get some "action" pics up!

*sobs* No pics... ahh well! One day I might even make it over your way for a run... Just have to time it right with my Holidays... whenever the hell there gonna be! lol Glad the event was a success! You guys killed Vic in numbers! Well done!

hey hey, welcome to the club butty... I wouldnt complain with an sx... the smallports go pretty well I think, so your off to a sweet start! Glad you like the site, theres plent of good info to be found on here and if you can't find it ask away... but use the search button first! haha Hope to see you at an event sometime soon! Jarrad

Sounds like you've done well Raven, good work! Any pics from the night? I wanna see the raceflo rolla again!