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Hi Michel, one could try and adjust the "THING" at the side of the gearbox - old age has caused me to forget its proper name - Sean will probably come to the rescue - but it will not always correct loss of clutch pressure on the change up to top gear without affecting all other gear changes...

Thank you for this comprehensive post. It was of particular interest from a number of perspectives. Firstly the cost of the top strut mount, obviously very pricey, but I am pleasantly surprised that re-manufactured items are actually available. Similar sentiments also apply to the rubber bump...

When one comes across Tradies that know their work and turn up on time or as promised, you treat them like pure Gold - not easy to come by these days. Regards Styria

Patrick, make sure that you get the opportunity to read this magazine. It is absolutely fabulous. It will take some reading, but I am looking forward to doing so. Regards Styria

Considering her circumstances and her needs, an EV such as the leaf or, for that matter, any other EV would be absolutely ideal. On the other hand, however, considering the minimal use of her car, would a conventional engined car not present a cheaper form of transport in the long run, having...

With digital imaging being so useful and flexible nowadays, you would think that it would be easy to re-install the various components that one needs to remove and re-assemble in due course. However, I find it quite difficult at times to remember the exact procedure and even looking at...

Again, pictures to follow. However, I need to correct some inaccuracies. The bottom dial is actually located by the "spike" arrangement and it activates the Air Conditioning controls. Fitting wise, it is fairly trouble free. It is the top dial that's free floating, with an impossibly stiff...

Good to see you back on TK after a little while. Just proves that you can't keep an old "gonger" down. Anyone that wants to know what a gonger is - I can't tell you, but it's an expression (not rude !) that's just come to mind. Regards Styria

Patrick, I will do so in due course. I have only just this moment seen your reply. To give you a description in the absence, at this stage, of photographs. Interior looks nice, but cheaply re-upholstered, whilst the paintwork is quite pityful - okay from distance, but bonnet and roof require...

Huge difference, of course. It amply illustrates the progress in engineering attained over the last thirty five odd. years. Regarding Benz Boy's car - I have reason to believe that the Diesel engine can experience certain problems with the particle (?) filter - I wonder if there is any truth...

Bryce, thank you for putting up the cars due for auction. I am trying to have a more comprehensive look at the various cars, but am unable to create further pictures showing interiors etc. Could you advise me of the next step. Regards Styria

Really a comprehensive write up, and one that I haven't seen previously. I suspect my haphazard presence on the forum. From the little I know personally, but from what I have read, the P76 was a super handling car, far above anything produced by the other Australian manufacturers. The...

In case anyone questions the fitment of part of the Instrument Panel - as it is, I can actually start the car (if need to) and also operate most of the Electrical items in the car, such as lights, sunroof etc. etc. Regards Styria

Just some explanations. The "plastic bar" I am referring to can clearly be seen just above the Tape Deck. It is the unit that invariably is partially broken, if not completely. Furthermore, there is a strange looking metal bracket (like two spikes?) that is riveted to the aforementioned...

As part of the overall restoration tasks on this car, the owner wanted to install a rebuilt dash, refurbished timber fittings for dashtop and gearbox console plus, of course, new body rubbers all round, carpets etc. - in other words the whole gambit of upholstery and refurbishment work. One...

Mark, Golden Eye - now there is a Newie - have you had it for long ? Maybe I should just spend a bit more time on TK. Regards Styria N.B. No need to put me wise - I still say it'd be too much for me right at this moment. You will need a fair bit of your time to be devoted to...

Bryce, it's like having someone throwing Aladdin's Cave and the goodies therein thrown at you. Many years ago Pick 'n Payless had a 6.9 in their yard, and obviously they had no idea what car they had on their hand. I was like a little boy in a Playhouse, completely forgetting mid '30s...

Hi Sean, I'd grab Michel's offer - totally hassle free on your part and Jerry is a master of tidying up slightly unsightly paintwork. Regards Stryria

Yes, I concur with your thoughts. When I first laid eyes on the completed respray, it was a bit like "hitting me in the eye". The colour mixed was to the Manufacturer's specification, but possibly the paint supplied may not necessarily be identical to the original shade. I have a sneaking...

Some members may be aware of the services available from our Barbecue man Jerry operating under the auspices of Michel, the Prince of Arabia, at the premises located in No. 2, Ash Road, Preston. Jerry has been looking after a number of various members' paint and repair requirements for some...