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[Potta]

Looks tough Craig, sits well on that rubber.

C'mon, we need you to get this over the line, so you can cruise.

Marty

 

Thanks mate.

 

I know the flares aren't popular but I like things that are a little bit different so at this stage they're staying.

 

I'm hoping to get into it this weekend.

 

Might have to get a permit to see my mechanic in Fremantle on Sunday morning 

[N/A-PWR]

Good Luck with the Inspection Craig,

 

Give it a go, and know what to do next.

[RallyRed]

looking good Mr Potta....I like those flares,...so 70's......do you plan to do the grille as per original paint scheme......that would be a quick/simple task..(maybe)

[Potta]

looking good Mr Potta....I like those flares,...so 70's......do you plan to do the grille as per original paint scheme......that would be a quick/simple task..(maybe)

 

Thanks for all the positive comments guys.

 

I will go original paint on it Col, but not yet.

 

That is a spare grill I had, the one that was on it was painted black.

[MustardGTR]

Craig I'll keep an eye out for you at the inspection center tomorrow morning   

[RallyRed]

ok, thought you''d changed something...

[Potta]

I got a response from Queensland Transport today, not very helpful.

 

This is a summary; 

 

"Due to the strict privacy rules the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) adhere to, we are unable to provide the information you have requested by email or the standard Release of Information application. TMR can only provide vehicle history information to Registered Operators from the date the vehicle was registered in their name."

 

So basically they said No, p!ss off.

 

I've replied to the email saying that I don't want any names or addresses, just the info that is normally on the car, but I don't expect much of a response.

 

Its going to be pretty hard to get the info as the Registered Operator because it won't be registered in QLD and even so, just reading that now it appears they will only give me info since I became the registered owner (in QLD), which is never.

 

My only hope is that the VIN tag falls out of the dash or something while I'm driving along, its not under the carpet, I already pulled that up.

 

If anyone thinks they recognise the car from Queensland I'd love to hear any info you might have.

 

Here is an old pic I found on OldHolden.

 

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That was actually taken in Melbourne when the car was there, maybe I can get more info from Victorian Transport Dept.

 

She's been everywhere man.

[N/A-PWR]

good Job Detective

[Potta]

So after several emails back and forth from TMR in Queensland, I finally decided to give them a call.

 

As it turns out, as I have never  been a registered owner of the car, they can't give me any information due to the FOI act, and the fact that the info I am requesting is on the vehicle.

 

If it was on the vehicle, I wouldn't be asking would I?

 

I'm just after the original engine number ffs.

 

Even if I register it in WA, TMR Queensland can not release the information to me.

 

Bollocks.

 

In other news, I got new tyres, ended up going with Maxxis 205/60/R13, so I will put the wide wheels and tyres back on in the near future, looks a bit poxy with the skinnies.

Oh and new badges too, from Phil's Rotaries, got the grill badge today, but nothing to attach it with so will have to work something out or buy some clippy things I guess.

[sibhs]

I find that hard to believe Mike. Two completely different cars. Craig's tyres were the standard of the day in their day. ??????

[sibhs]

Cheers Mike:-)<br />When are you driving over with yours?

[kiwi-lilj]

I had both of my cars over the pits in WA with those size tyres.

[Ice]

You will get your car over with those tyres Craig no problems at all i did

[Potta]

Sweet, thats a relief.

[N/A-PWR]

otherwise, the 70 profile come out.

60 or even 50 is sports

[N/A-PWR]

the 185/35/17 Westcoast Rims and Tyres I want on the RAT, are only 561mm Diametre.

[kiwi-lilj]

The coppers have been picky in WA as of late
Nothing worst than taking it back again and wasting more money
Mind you i have been told they fail you on the first inspection so they can make money off you. A rip off IMO

Sounds like a conspiracy to me.

[N/A-PWR]

Yep Craig,

 

a B70H13 black band tyre ( 175/70/13 ) = 575.3mm rolling diametre,

 

and here are the equivalent rim/tyre rolling Diametre sizes in Fluro Green for a 205/60/13:-

 

http://ejelta.com/ti...el=13&maxwheel=

 

 

 

 

still the 205 width could cause a problem being more than 25.4mm wider than standard,

 

but only just by 5mm, fingers crossed. 

Edited by GASPOWER, 22 August 2014 - 03:33 PM.

[Potta]

Got some new tyres, will fit soon.

 

Probably going to have to fit some taller springs though.

 

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