Hi.
I am searching for an Alloy Sideplate for a Grey motor. I would prefer the original “COOPER†finned sideplate, but a J.W.L would also be VERY cool. I am willing to pay well for this item, or have some very cool items to trade. If you have one & have been thinking about selling, or would like some cash, give me an email at:
r2t2@bigpond.com.au
I will pay well for this item, so don’t be shy.
Thanks,
Rob
just out of interest have you found one yet?
Hi.
Not as yet, but I am a patient man & usually track down what I need.
I did get onto one (or so I thought), but when I got there, it was just one of a Red motor (Not even the pair, Bummer!!).
Regards,
Rob
i remember seeing one on an fj over here in WA about 20 years ago but havent seen one since.
when you find 2 give me a call and i'll take your spare one
craig
as a member years ago of the fx-fj holden club, i have never seen one,
does anyone have a photo please?
Hi.
I have a photo of an J.W.L Finned sideplate thay I will scan off. But, because I am a "Computer Dumb-arse", I will need someone to post it. Should be up in a day or two.
Regards,
Rob
(p.s. J.W.L stands for "John William Loxton".)
Here's Robs pic.
(http://photo.starblvd.net/~IhadaV8/1-1-2.jpg)
Rob
I've still had no luck getting onto John, will keep on trying...
Cheers
Tony
that looks super trick
G'Day Rob
Now I have seen picture if I find two of them :oI will sell you the second One ::)
But then again I would have to find three because I sure Chris B is after one as well, and as he lives across town from me and would find it easier to run me over he would have to get second one. ;D
John M
Hi John.
I know exactly what you mean. If I find 2, I have about 20 people who are after the second one :-/. But, it has to go to a mate who has given me stacks of advice & pointers while doing up my cars. Tony C gets number 2 when it shows up ;D. Otherwise, I reckon he will curse me. He is on the lookout as well, so I know he will look after me as well. Tony posted the photo for me.
Regards,
Rob
Hi Guys,
This side plate seems to be a very popular item, just suits the period mods I am after. Saw a nice one on an FJ at the summernats, but it was not like the one in this post.
Cheers ChrisB 8)
Not shiny enough Chris ;D
Rob
I think I have found one for you on the trading post. I will pm you the add.
Cheers Jim
Sorry
I need to take reading classes it was a wanted add.
Hi Jim.
If it turns out to be the real deal, I will owe you big time. A spotters fee will also be forth coming!!
Regards,
Rob
Hi 4Hammers
Have you had any luck with this item as yet.
Cheers Jim
Hi Jim.
Well, not exactly, but I am onto something which may benifit a few of us who want one. I am interested in seeing who would buy one if I could get a few. VERY limited numbers though & they will cost $$.
Will keep you informed.
Rob
Hi again Rob
Sounds good. I have a few friends who run the old greys in thier FE's, FC's and FB's who maybe interested.
;D ;D ;D Found one!!! NOS too! ;D ;D ;D
(http://photo.starblvd.net/~IhadaV8/1-4-3.jpg)
One more thing to cross off my wish list :)
Anybody know of any foundries close to ACT that do low quantity orders, thinking about getting a few copies made if the price is right...
Cheers
Tony
Put me down for one if the price is right.
Seb
Nice Find Tony
Hope you get a reply re the foundry as I sure would like one
Cheers ChrisB 8)
Wooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooo.
Way to go, Tony. When you get it onto the motor with the Norman, send me a photo if you could. I reckon it is gonna look kick arse!!
Rob J
Tony,
What a great find!
When you have finished building your hot grey motor, with the high compression shaved head and deck, and you find that none of the holes line up in the alloy side plate, I'll be more than happy to buy it from you for my standard deck height, standard head motor ;)
Regards
Edward
Tony,
On a different note to Fast Eddie, I'll be in for one maybe two if any replicas are cast up.
If you haven't found a suitable foundry yet, go to Kingston & ask the blokes at the railway museum who they use to make replica builders plates & numbers.
Cheers
Spinner
Hey Rob
Wait till Tony has the engine built ,"Norman" on , then send ya the "whole motor" ;D not just a photo
Norm :)
Hi.
Yes!! Good idea, Norm. Postage would be a killer, but hey, wouldn't it be cool????
Rob J
Great idea Spinner, will look into that. Also found a guy in Belconnen that does alloy casting, so that may also be a goer.
Good one Norm, as if ;D
Rob, will try and get some pix on the weekend. The old grey looks cool with the sideplate, alloy timing case and JWL rocker cover, oh yeah, scored a few other bits too :) Looks even better when the blower is on.
Cheers
Tony
They are out there.
(http://gallery.thegreymotor.com/albums/userpics/10001/normal_4e76bc60-87dd-4eb3-8afc-47f00e589696.jpg)
There are also the Aussie speed ones, they are good quality and are the same apart from the JWL Equipment.
Although the JWL are highly sought after and can take years to track down ( trust me )
I have one of these, it has no brand markings from memory
I bought mine long before the Aussie Speed version and it's not a JWL either although I do have 1 of those also,
I did have it on the spinner but I recall it leaked, so I replaced it with an original cover
Here is a pic when it was on the Spinner
(http://s16.postimg.org/we3ac07rl/sideplate08nats_Alex.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/we3ac07rl/)
That is very nice side plate. If you have the time are you able to take some more photos for me. I have a post over at the FX forum gathering what info I can.
Here are a couple of pics of it
(http://s11.postimg.org/aqw2l1pqn/SIDEPLATE_ALLOY.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/aqw2l1pqn/)
(http://s12.postimg.org/oha6uvs0p/SIDEPLATE_ALLOY_INSIDE.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/oha6uvs0p/)
Regards, Gary