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  1. Sid Thanks for posting that - the NZ guys did a...

    Sid
    Thanks for posting that - the NZ guys did a ood job of detecting the faults.
    Re CPP, or as I call them CraPP; Troy's experience is similar to the experience shown by their response on the other...
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    Positive you'll have to trim the beltline molding...

    Positive you'll have to trim the beltline molding a bit to allow the belt to exit from the quarter panel. Either a piece trimmed out like I've done, or maybe a small section of the molding flared -...
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    CN That pic was a while back. We'e trimmed the...

    CN
    That pic was a while back. We'e trimmed the garnish mold a bit to allow for belt clearance, and the trimmer will finish the fit, so will leave to him.
    Here's a pic of how we trimmed the garnish...
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    Managed to reduce the size, get it into my albums...

    Managed to reduce the size, get it into my albums and went from there.
    There must be an easier way to post pics on here.
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    For some reason I can't upload pics. I'm using...

    For some reason I can't upload pics. I'm using the icon here to "insert image" but it won't work.
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    CN Re the belts not retracting properly. I...

    CN
    Re the belts not retracting properly.
    I suspect you have "normal" belts which the industry terms "90 degree" belts, where the retratctor and upper mounts are in line. When you mount the...
  8. You could maybe use one of the alternators that...

    You could maybe use one of the alternators that look like a generator - think they are called Powergen, and mount the pump down low where it's hard to see.

    Did you guys in the USA get the Nissan...
  9. I can get you half way there - Borgeson make a...

    I can get you half way there - Borgeson make a power steering pump bracket that incorporates the engine mount - their part # 802404 for $84.
    Further Google searches show Autocity Classic has a...
  10. Gary Then you would like this 57 Down Under...

    Gary
    Then you would like this 57 Down Under
    Cheers, Des

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  11. Re strengthening the frame. Morrisons supply...

    Re strengthening the frame. Morrisons supply their "center frame kit" unwelded. I have not used one of their kits but a glance at the kit shows me it is a lot more substantial that the summit kit. ...
  12. Thread: Asbestos!

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    And the big guy who does all the heavy lifting...

    And the big guy who does all the heavy lifting around here is Hugh Jarse. :)
  13. Thread: Asbestos!

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    Sure thing Gary. When we deal with a guvmint...

    Sure thing Gary. When we deal with a guvmint department we suddenly get renamed.............to Ben Dover.
  14. Thread: Asbestos!

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    And down here we have a law that prohibits the...

    And down here we have a law that prohibits the import of asbestos. The authorities governing car imports caught on that some old cars might have asbestos in them, so they started targetting older...
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    I found that pic from a google search. It said 2...

    I found that pic from a google search. It said 2 door and 4 door, but I would have thought the 2 door trim was a bit longer.
    Value? I don't know but some one may have an idea.
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    I'm thinking door panel trim. I understand this...

    I'm thinking door panel trim. I understand this is for Bel Air 4 door or 2 door sedan.
    Cheers, Des

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    And here's a pic of my 57 Nomad. 11124

    And here's a pic of my 57 Nomad.
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    Here's the reasons the wagon was sold. In late...

    Here's the reasons the wagon was sold. In late 1976 I heard a 56 Nomad was heading downunder. There was a 55 Nomad I knew of in Sydney but it was not available.
    I knew the importer and arranged to...
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    My first tri5

    I have been here for a while but have been more of a lurker. Time to post a bit more.

    I found this pic on FB recently, on one of our local hot rodding history pages.
    It was taken in January 1976...
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    Super Chevy magazine added the Nomad bars to a...

    Super Chevy magazine added the Nomad bars to a tailgate on a sedan delivery project they did in the 1990's. Yes the Nomad tailgate is 3" longer than the wagon version and the Nomad gate has the...
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    When I converted my '56 to RHD I moved the...

    When I converted my '56 to RHD I moved the battery tray off the firewall and mounted it up front on the right side - I later found out that that is the area where AC cars were mounted. I modified an...
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    A mate has this intake on his 57. Cheers, Des...

    A mate has this intake on his 57.

    Cheers, Des

    https://www.trifive.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=5972&pictureid=74176
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    From this pic it looks like the bar is hitting...

    From this pic it looks like the bar is hitting the steering box. Is that the case?
    Maybe move the push rod to the other side of the z bar bracket.
    Another option might be to move the z bar...
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    The GTO bolt pattern is courtesy of Holden...

    The GTO bolt pattern is courtesy of Holden Australia and the bolt pattern they have on the local Commodore/Monaro - same cars as the Pontiac G8 and GTO, and same platform that GM borrowed from down...
  25. Nomads also have 2 dome lights.

    Nomads also have 2 dome lights.
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