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We used to run our race cars (i.e the only car we had) during the week to get to work, then on the weekend turn up to whatever sprint, motorkhana, challenge of clubs, autocross was on that weekend. For sprints we would make an extra effort. Splash in just enough fuel to get to the circuit, fill it one third full with avgas then leave it to idle, regularly sniffing the exhaust so we would know when the avgas had come through. Then we would give it a bit more advance and go for it! I miss those days too.

I wouldn't, because if you don't do it right, you have to pull it all off again insitu. They cost bugger all, do it right first time, and don't be tempted to overtighten it.

Wouldn't it be great to have a press. But yes, you never hit the actual pin, whether reusing or not.

Because pressed balljoints are cheaper. No reason why you should bend a tie rod. Process is to put tension on the joint with a balljoint puller and then strike the side of the steering arm alongside the balljoint pin.

There's a couple of pretty mangy AE82 twin cams at Centre Rd. One of them has a nice looking set of extractors on it.

I got there very late and then struggled to find you all in the crush of people there for the market. Probably missed a few cars, but that overrated Rt40 was very nice. Good to see a couple of the old guys from CCCV days too. Very interesting checking out the "Toyota" 86. Any thoughts I may have had went out the window when I saw the totally non existent space for back seat passengers - i.e there is none at all. Also a bit put off with the badge engineering, subaru stamped into the inner guards, Toyota - Subaru imprinted into the engine cover. Built by Fuji Heavy Industries etc. Was interesting seeing the levin GTV parked next to it though.

From memory, I think it was roughly $1.30 litre in the late 80's, at least at this servo in Footscray. Hate to think what it would be now. Can't recall what I paid at the airport.

I knew I shouldn't have said anything...... I wasn't suggesting anyone actually use avgas. This was over 20 (edit: actually 30 years ago) years ago when the world was a different place. No. If you are keen & flush with cash, just put one of the 100 octane unleadeds in it. Unless you have made various assorted changes to your engine, it will be a waste of time.

I'll be there late (no not in a Toyota....) but have two things to give you Adam, so don't leave early!

Look inside the door and fix it. If that's too hard, should be easy enough to find a complete door the same colour and replace the whole thing.

I used to run an old Datsun 1600 with way to much compression on avgas. Back then there was a servo in Footscray where you could buy it on pump! Much easier than heading out to Essendon airport with a 44 gallon drum which is what I did before I found out. Is aviation fuel still leaded?

It's on the interweb, so it must be true

You can also look at castor rods from other cars. My old TA22 had Datsun 1600 castor rods from memory which enabled me to wind in masses.

OMFG! I have been looking for one of these for about 3 years, and that one looks perfect. I'm keen to get some stickers remade as per the originals, as my dad had a KE20 via LeMans when I was a little boy. Hastings is the end of the earth isn't it, at least from where I am =) Winterfest - you know you have to come http://www.rollaclub.com/board/topic/59692-all-toyota-winterfest-2012-sunday-june-24th-2012/

I absolutely HAVE to get a photo of that sticker!! Not sure where you live, but would be keen to pop round at some stage, or perhaps catch you at Winterfest? I won't get there till about lunchtime though

My turn for a question now. What is that sticker on the rear window?

In my ongoing search to locate a reasonable late 60's / early 70's AMI (or LeMans Toyota) Dealer Sticker for the rear window, I have been talking to a guy who tells me he has been searching for an AMI Valet Kit. This was a clear plastic container with gold lettering on the lid that had some cleaning brushes, sponges etc. These were from late 1960's to around 1974. If anyone has one of these lying about, could you let me know and I'll put you in touch.

The problem you face is that the paint colours were different for Australian built cars and Japanese built cars. If Aust built, unlikely to appear on the paint chips available on the web. From memory Aust cars used dulux paint. Fairly recently, a set of the Aust paint chips were for sale on ebay. Don't know if anyone on here bought them?

I had a look in the parts book, and whilst the pictures suggest inertia reel belts, the long list of part numbers does not differentiate so impossible to tell. I got some factory front & rear inertia belts from US based TE27 a while back and have seen them advertised often enough to believe they were available over there. But that won't help you in your task.

Not KE17. Per the Master Parts Catalogue, they were optional from 7005 to 7108. They were available as above, and also with the "spokes" highlighted in black. Doesn't mean they wouldn't look great on the KE17 though.

Tokico S1002, but there is also a KYB part number on the box KC2005. Diameter of these inserts: 38mm Body length 431mm Stroke 190mm

I've got some NOS Tokico inserts at home. I'll measure them up and post here.

They're a universal fit item. I would get some that are a better fit. If you want to screw around, you could cut them down, or make your own swaybar links with threaded rod.

So I went looking for Bell Powder Coating, appeared to be closed down where I thought it was, so went to Colour coating Industries instead. of course, on the way back I drove past Bell Powder Coating which was on the other side of Albert St....... Anyway, picked the rims up today after a week. $240 for 4 rims (didn't need blasting). Finish on 3 of them is great, the 4th has suffered in a couple of spots from inadequate surface prep which is disappointing. Of course that was one of the rims the guy put in the car for me....... Not meant as a concourse car so couldn't be fagged taking it back. I'm looking for a particular style of Enkei rim for the KE15 at the moment, and when I find them, I'll take them to Bell Powder coating.

Insurance value and how much cold hard cash someone will actually handover are mutually exclusive. I hope you get what you are looking for but I doubt it. Not trying to be negative, just inject some realism into the equation.