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« on: June 15, 2009, 08:54:03 PM » |
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« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2009, 09:00:41 PM » |
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Hey Craig
Nice pics.
Did Al own the poomobile at one point, or just help fit the motor?
Regards
Alex
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« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2009, 09:06:37 PM » |
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No Alex, Al owned a Terracotta over India Ivory sedan when I first got mine.
I have a picture of it somewhere at the 1986? NSW AHD.
He fitted the engine at his workshop in Springwood. I paid $100.00 for the engine from a wreckers, a very early number 149 with a standard bore.
Its never missed a beat since it was rebuilt and doesn't leak a single drop of oil from the engine.
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« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2009, 09:10:08 PM » |
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Hey Craig Als FC had similar primer patches, which is what made me think it may be the same car.  Thanks for clearing that up. I have a few pics of it somewhere also.  Regards Alex |
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« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2009, 09:19:12 PM » |
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Hey Craig This pic taken at the first All Holden Day in 86, shows both cars together.  Regards Alex |
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2009, 09:26:35 PM » |
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Wow, found that one quick!!
I have a similar shot but from the other direction.
23 years ago hey, seems like forever.
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2009, 09:42:01 PM » |
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Craig, That is a very tidy car that you have, I would swear that you could eat off that engine  Keith |
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2009, 10:26:39 PM » |
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Your quality chrome work reminds me of xmas!!! very nice ride.
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2009, 12:18:13 PM » |
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Craig, mate, how could something so pretty be called 'the Poo Mobile"??  |
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"when I was a young lout, it was all about sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, beer and hot Holdens. Now I'm an old lout, but I've still got the old Holdens and beer..."
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« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2009, 02:16:31 PM » |
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How long have you got for the explaination... |
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2009, 06:15:45 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2009, 09:53:15 PM » |
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Thanks for the kind words guys. Yes it is a long story, but basically the 'Poo' bit refers to the flash colour which has been likened to baby poo. |
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« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2009, 11:39:36 AM » |
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Wow Craig, I remember when we striped the motor down, measured the bore and was surprised and glad that it was standard. I also remember late one night in the workshop weighing and filing engine parts making sure all the pistons weighed the same also the conrods, maincaps, ect... using June's kitchen scales which if she knew about, she would have killed me. The motor that's in the ute now I rebuilt not long after I did your's. Were did 23yrs go....
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« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2009, 12:07:42 PM » |
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Is it still under warranty Al? |
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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2009, 06:46:25 PM » |
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Sorry Craig you only had the red light warranty |
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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2009, 10:01:21 AM » |
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Quality workmanship like yours doesn't need a long warranty anyway Al. Here's a trio of Poo Mobiles at the 2003 Nats in QLD.  |
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« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2009, 07:55:23 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2009, 09:31:27 PM » |
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And she looks a treat Craig, after this year they'all be 50+. I like the quick change spare too but please lose the aerial.... Happy birthday John |
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« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2009, 10:19:01 PM » |
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Well done Craig car looks a treat as it has always has!!! I am with John on the aerial though, throw it off the Harbour bridge it looks shite. I have a couple of Air cheif aerials as spares if you are interested PM me,not sure of the tips though
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« Reply #19 on: November 26, 2009, 12:46:29 AM » |
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I'll go against the flow here, I remember when these aerials came out, they were marketed as " vandal proof " because they would bend rather than break.
I have a new old stock one in the shed with a red tip that will find it's way onto 1 of the cars eventually.
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