June 11, 201016 yr comment_444189 Yeah, I don't think Toyota put their names on radios until the 80's. I've got a little mp3 transmitter that plugs into the cig lighter, so I'll hide some speakers in the back where the originals are and use the original FM. I haven't checked the tape deck yet, but I've got heaps of old tapes :) The rego. I really want to use it, but I think vicroads charges 400 bucks to re-issue the plates, even though I have the plates. My hardtop has original B/W plates and was registered 1 month before this one. That will cost 90 bucks to transfer, so economics may dictate me going with that. It's a shame because the plates are in such good nick. Maybe one day! Boo, How long has it been out of rego for? If the rego has been expired for under two months there is grace period. With the ae71 I wanted to retain the old plates even though the car was out of rego for just under two months and was able to do so provided I got a rwc within that two month time frame. So in effect once the rwc is done, you are preety much just re newing the rego, as opposed to re regestering it from scratch. Edited June 11, 201016 yr by "The Mint KE70" Report
June 12, 201016 yr comment_444272 4 years :( Ohh I can understand, just do the easier option and transfer the plates from the mustard hardtop onto this. :) Report
June 19, 201016 yr Author comment_445814 Quick update. I finally got the cooling system sorted. I got the water pump, thermostat, radiator and all the hoses. I got it up to operating temperature, and realised the rear welch plug is leaking and.........the engine is a little RINGY! I was setting the tune and noticed big puffs of blue smoke on every rev up. SHIT. No RWC next weekend. I've got an unknown 3k, so I've pulled out the shitty one and will get the new one layed in tomorrow. Hope it works Report
June 19, 201016 yr comment_445819 Quick update. I finally got the cooling system sorted. I got the water pump, thermostat, radiator and all the hoses. I got it up to operating temperature, and realised the rear welch plug is leaking and.........the engine is a little RINGY! I was setting the tune and noticed big puffs of blue smoke on every rev up. SHIT. No RWC next weekend. I've got an unknown 3k, so I've pulled out the shitty one and will get the new one layed in tomorrow. Hope it works when i got my old welsh plugs back i was amazed by the corrosion on them! i wouldnt recommend flushing the oil in the 3k i gave you. all that junk is making a perfect ring seal :dance: i hope it all plans out. looks like were both installing engines tomorrow ;) was the 50 local made or imported? Edited June 19, 201016 yr by Evan G Report
June 19, 201016 yr Author comment_445820 definatly imported. Nah I'm being gentle to the new engine. I'll slip the new one in tomorrow and get the gaskets during the week Report
July 5, 201016 yr Author comment_449610 Well this is it, after dicking around with engines for two weekends, I now have a 4k powered humpback. Painted my favourite engine colour, Chevy orange. I also have some XX rims on loan which I quite like. I like stockies, and they seem to suit the car. RWC next week and it'll hit the road, ready for the next cruise! I also got around to decoding my car. No surprises really. K E 5 0 Right hand drive Liftback Manual (5speed) Deluxe Q- Australian Market Silver with a black interior and a 4.3 diff. As I said, no surprises. Report
July 5, 201016 yr comment_449634 Looking good Boo, so are you attending the cruise on the 10th July? Report
July 5, 201016 yr Author comment_449642 Looking good Boo, so are you attending the cruise on the 10th July? Nah, that's the day i'm booked in for the RWC. Next time Report
July 10, 201016 yr Author comment_450691 Anyone who has seen the other things I've done knows I have no patience! If I get a project it must be done. And so it is! So from purchase to RWC is TODAY :P :bash: I'm the happiest monkey in the shed. Just gotta book it in for rego! Bring on the next cruise!! Boo Report
July 10, 201016 yr comment_450702 Anyone who has seen the other things I've done knows I have no patience! If I get a project it must be done. And so it is! So from purchase to RWC is TODAY :P :bash: I'm the happiest monkey in the shed. Just gotta book it in for rego! Bring on the next cruise!! Boo dam you! i want my rwc :( how long is the wait to book it in at vic roads? Report
July 10, 201016 yr comment_450756 congrats on RWC. :P see it at the factory soon then... :bash: Report
July 10, 201016 yr Author comment_450759 Yep. Next time your free Dave....I'll have a Humpback! Report
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