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Jol Alexander
Newbie
Vic
V8

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Reg: 07-2009

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 10:32 am, by:  Jol Alexander (Courage) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Howdy all,

Name is Jol.

I just bought Steve's 91 V8 LTD.
Lovely car, well kept. Very happy with purchase.

Anyway - just introducing msylf. I've spent the last few years working with old holdens (Toranas) but frankly I am sick of the lack of comfort and constant dirty mechanical repairs.

You can imagine the size of my smile driving the soarer around after driving rattle cans around for so long.

I'm somewhat mechanically minded but electronics is a stronger suit.

I have 100 and 1 questions but i'll do some more research before I post them (and i will post them!)

Looking forward to meeting as many of you as I can and going on a cruise!

Jol
Pasquale Sannuto
Tinkerer
NSW
Active V8 #061

Posts: 12
Reg: 02-2009

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 01:45 pm, by:  Pasquale Sannuto (Pas) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Jol

Welcome to the forum.

I was looking at buying this vehicle from Steve - but was stalled by the hassle & cost involved in arranging transportation and registration in NSW.

Hope it goes well for you - and if ever you think of selling ...

- Pas
Jol Alexander
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Vic
V8

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 02:56 pm, by:  Jol Alexander (Courage) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

$15 and its yours!


Just kidding. from what i can see the drive line is flawless. The body is straight too. Car was better then described.

its funny when you restore a car even the tiniest of little dints might as well be a shot gun blast.

I couldn't be happier with the vehicle and have no intention of selling.

First thing on my list is to fix the EMV as I want to adjust the speedo (I believe this can be done in a module that relates to the tyre size)

Have made contact with a anice bloke in mount waverly who can fix these and do concersions. Once i'm convinced I can't fix it (i'm just gonan chekc the internal fuse / capaictors) i'll pass it on to him.

Other then that I want to reapint the rims and calapiers

Since i've spent a while restoring GHM cars i've got some nice tools I.E. welder, Compressor, spray gear.


Car is going in for RWC tommorow.. i've been over it a few times.. i think maybe the pads might need to be changed but other then that it seems flawless...unless there is some illegal mod under the car I can't see :-)
Andrew Keddie
DieHard
vic
TT soarer

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 02:59 pm, by:  Andrew Keddie (Boozer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

welcome Jol. any pics????
Jol Alexander
Newbie
Vic
V8

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Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 03:46 pm, by:  Jol Alexander (Courage) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Let me give her a wash first - might be able to have a wack at the LCD on the weekend too. I'll get some pics then. Chicks in bikini's washing the car looking back at the camera smiling coyly ok yeah?

The for sale thread in which I purchased the car seems to have magically vanished from this forum or i'd just link to it.

For those that care - the soarer is blue paint job is not too bad (steve was very hard on himself there), supra rims (I think)

I live in Vermont South (near the burvale pub) - anyone else in the area?
Jol Alexander
Tinkerer
Vic
V8

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Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 08:33 pm, by:  Jol Alexander (Courage) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The RWC went well - my mechanic is pretty strict on safety stuff and obvious stuff (leaking oil etc)

My bloke went over it and found out the tyres (In his opinion) were of too low a quality for the car (colonials) and needed to be replaced (x4), need new wiper blades. Thats it.

Car is magic!! - replaced the tyres this morning and of to burnmart to grab some wipers.

I'll roll her in on Monday and we are home and hosed!
Nathan Machin
Tinkerer
QLD
Soarer 3.0L non Turbo

Posts: 88
Reg: 06-2009

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Saturday, July 25, 2009 - 10:11 pm, by:  Nathan Machin (Nthside_soarer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Welcome Jol

ASk away all you like, everyone here are very helpful and always willing to offer their experiences and advice.

Cheers
Jol Alexander
Tinkerer
Vic
V8

Posts: 40
Reg: 07-2009

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Friday, July 31, 2009 - 11:21 pm, by:  Jol Alexander (Courage) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Should have updated this. Got RWC without any issues.


Looking forward to a Melbourne cruise with you guys

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