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by jmvv
Sun 03 Jan 2021, 09:04
Forum: AfricanMusclecars.com related
Topic: Ford Fairlane spares
Replies: 0
Views: 2460

Ford Fairlane spares

Do anybody on the forum have an idea of what happened to Rassies’s stock of Ford spares after his passing?

I am busy restoring a 1974 ZF series Fairlane and I am looking for some parts.
by jmvv
Fri 01 Feb 2019, 13:38
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Rassie empty shelves!!!(2)
Replies: 2
Views: 2594

Re: Rassie empty shelves!!!(2)

Rassie, I still have that ZF series Fairlane project in the pipeline. I need the following: dash pad front door cards - left and right rear door cards - left and right storage bin between the front seats all outer door handles all inner door handles all door locks ignition lock ignition switch cover...
by jmvv
Fri 01 Feb 2019, 13:08
Forum: Technical
Topic: The use of LPG Gas in cars? Rassie.
Replies: 2
Views: 4069

Re: The use of LPG Gas in cars? Rassie.

Rassie,
It might be worth it to check on the Aussie sites.
I seem to remember that LPG conversions were quite big over there some years ago.
by jmvv
Fri 24 Aug 2018, 11:40
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Restoration prices?
Replies: 26
Views: 37370

Re: Restoration prices?

Thanks I J, for pointing out the error.

It should be 8x5x4.5
for 180 billable hours
by jmvv
Thu 23 Aug 2018, 13:31
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Restoration prices?
Replies: 26
Views: 37370

Re: Restoration prices?

Rassie, The way I do it is as follows: I am a one man show with one workshop assistant. I calculate what my total workshop overheads are (workshop rent, insurance, utilities, workshop fuel bill, my salary, my assistant's wages etc) This amount I divide by 99 (22 hours per week times 4.5 weeks) This ...
by jmvv
Mon 26 Feb 2018, 14:09
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: No papers
Replies: 8
Views: 4710

Re: No papers

Just me two cent's worth. We recently purchased a 1956 Series One Land Rover SWB that has just come out of a nut and bolt restoration. We were told that the paperwork is being sorted - that turned out not to be the case. Long story short: I had to go through the whole process from scratch. Police cl...
by jmvv
Sat 17 Feb 2018, 10:54
Forum: Indroduce yourself/Welcome to new members
Topic: Newbie! Advice needed please!
Replies: 3
Views: 2622

Re: Newbie! Advice needed please!

Welcome Nixon

The Galant was an excellent car, but with a very limited production run.
Drive train is fairly bulletproof, but you'll have to cultivate a relationship with the guys in the older spares shops.
The body was fairly soft and parts might be an issue.

Good luck.
by jmvv
Sat 17 Feb 2018, 10:50
Forum: Technical
Topic: Weber Masters, Where are you?
Replies: 1
Views: 1951

Re: Weber Masters, Where are you?

Try SP Carbs in Kempton Park
27 Modderhill Rd
Kempton Park
011 970 1861
by jmvv
Tue 06 Feb 2018, 12:10
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fibre glass advice needed.
Replies: 1
Views: 1729

Re: Fibre glass advice needed.

My fibreglass supplier is AMT Composites in Johannesburg. They supply a silicone mould kit. This allows you to cast a silicone mould of the piece. Once cured, the silicone mould easily removes from the master. You can then cast the piece out of fibreglass resin and once cured you are left with an ex...
by jmvv
Mon 29 Jan 2018, 17:12
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Restoration: where to begin
Replies: 14
Views: 9147

Re: Restoration: where to begin

DO NOT TOUCH THE CAR. GET THE CAR IN YOUR NAME. This can be done without roadworthy. Sort out all outstanding fees and fines on the car. If the above does not pan out, walk away from the project, as it will end up burning you in the long run. While busy with the above, define your vision for the pro...