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FirstGenFreak

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  1. Probably one or more injectors leaking
  2. Not familiar with Dough De Muro over here, but I'd praise the legendary Z24 engine, the rugged good looks of the 2-door and the general utility of being able to fold the rear seats down (mine always live folded down) as well as the short wheelbase, narrow track and short overhangs.
  3. Hi Steve, Good to see another Aussie on board, we are under-represented here! Good luck with your trucks Pete
  4. Exactly, change things as you need to, unless you want to invest a pile of money in stuff you're really not going to use, or you just want it to look a certain way. Tyres and a good set of driving lights is a sensible starting point.
  5. If it's rust-free, fix it! They are great rigs that will reward your effort time and time again. I'd convert to Manual too, but I prefer manual.
  6. So I mentioned a couple of posts ago that I noticed some rust stains around the top of the windscreen. My OCD wouldn't let me leave it alone. Windscreen needed replacement anyway, so out it came. Far better than I was expecting, some minor pitting and scale, all cleaned up and hit with rust convertor. Another sand and some primer Coat of generic rattlecan white and a coat of clear After that was done I filled the inner quarters and sills with fish oil, I do this to all my cars. The only other rust this car had was the bottom of the RHS guard I fixed in an earlier post. Also ran wiring for my 12v fridge/freezer before reinstalling carpet and seats. So now its a waiting game, I've ordered OEM replacement upper windscreen molding and retainer, waiting for those to come in the mail and obviously engine rebuild. More updates coming! Stay safe all FGF
  7. Awesome! Glad you're getting some traction (pun intended) with your build. Getting the ball rolling with my jalopy post-lockdown too, it's a great feeling.
  8. Pulled the seats and carpet to a. have a look at the floor and b. run new speaker wires and fit some newer rear speakers. Gotta love these inland Aussie cars. How's that floor! Got rid of the 90s tech Hopefully more updates very soon! Stay Safe -FGF
  9. So we are finally all moved in and although flat out working on our house, I have got the ball rolling again in this turd! Pulled it out and gave it a wash, installed a new stereo and have ordered a set of headers and a 32/36 weber kit. I've also found a machine shop to build the engine, so I will be getting the core form my parents house in a few weeks when I next make the trip in to Melbourne. I found a bit more rust at the top of the windscreen, it looks to be surface rust only but I'll be pulling the screen to have a better look in coming days, but not today or tomorrow as it's 41 degrees Celsius here today (106 F). Onward!
  10. Chasing a pair of superlift UCAs for my WD - Rugged rocks and 4x4parts.com both show out of stock, Does anyone know another supplier? Thanks and Stay Safe FGF
  11. I had a similar problem with my WD21 after doing all rear brakes (new drums, shoes, cylinders, handbrake cables) many moons ago. Didn't have the vibration but the grabbing. My conclusion was that the brake shoes aren't made to the same standard they used to be. Also make sure the leading edges of the shoes are chamfered. I took mine to an old school brake shop ( this is about 10 yr ago - they don't really exist here in Aus anymore). The guy there measured the drum, skimmed the surface and then radiussed the brake shoes to match the diameter of the drums (this optimizes the contact surfaces), plus put nice leading chamfers into the friction material. That fixed it in my case. Let us know how you go!
  12. I often think about keeping a handful of marbles in my jacket pocket when I am out on my Harley, but I resist the urge!
  13. It's more a symptom of impatient idiots than a problem with the car. Try owning a carb Z24 powered WD21.... haha
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