Author Topic: G'day from Australia  (Read 1230 times)

Offline OzCuda

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Re: G'day from Australia
« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2005 - 01:05:11 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome!  Drove the Barracuda last night for the first time - the left hand drive is going to take a bit of getting used to over here.  Car is in better condition than I hoped - engine, brakes steering etc all smooth and quiet (even smokes the tyres!) although everything will get freshened up anyway.  Going to have to source a few bits and pieces from the US which is where I'll probably need a few pointers (or trinkets out of your spares bins ;) - anybody have 2 spare sports mirrors ::))  Shes not the best handling car I've ever driven, sort of on par with my lifted Wrangler which isn't great so would also be interested in suspension improvements but will post in the appropriate thread when the time comes.  Some of the original limelight is showing through in places and it sure is bright!!  Did the colour really look like a yellow highlighter or has this faded a bit.  It always looks more green in the books (often confused with sassy grass?).
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Offline Carlwalski

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Re: G'day from Australia
« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2005 - 02:06:05 AM »
Sourcing parts always go for Yearone. I have been restoring my 70 R/T for 2+ years now and have purchased over 30 different orders from YO. The price vary from supplier to supplier but the service from YPO is top nocth and they have the biggest range of parts available.
Email notifications and quick shipping at good shipping rates is what you get. Of late they have been out of stock of a few parts but they are usually in stock with most items. As for handling and left hand drive I totally agree but as you should know these cars were built for straight line speed, handling? Get a Import (Rally car) but for instant acceleration and Torque/hp can't beat a MoPars agressive power.

Cheers mate,
Carl (NZ 440R/T)
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540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
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Offline Ghost

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Re: G'day from Australia
« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2005 - 02:37:34 AM »
Sourcing parts always go for Yearone. I have been restoring my 70 R/T for 2+ years now and have purchased over 30 different orders.


They must know you by name, now. :tongue:

Offline BB73Challenger

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Re: G'day from Australia
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2005 - 08:40:05 AM »
 :laughup:

He keeps them on speed dial.
Jeff from Cleveland, Ohio

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Re: G'day from Australia
« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2005 - 08:48:18 AM »
Nice score Mark!   :thumbs: Welcome to the club and thanks for keeping the 'faith' going down under.