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Post by wayne on Feb 10, 2020 16:48:23 GMT -5
A car restorer friend of mine gave me a heads up to this. The segment is not overly strong on detail but a nice looking restoration (although I can't understand why he retains his foggy, crazed original flip hood- and don't give me "maybe 'coz it's original" because there are numerous harmless compromises on the bike).
And if you're learning about RE5's, no, not 5000 made, in fact a little over 6000. Otherwise, I'd go with all his observations. Nice work.
Start at 12:47 unless you want to check out the XK Ford Falcon resto.
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Post by pmcburney on Feb 10, 2020 17:29:52 GMT -5
Does anyone know this guy?
Seems like a handy dude to know if he's rebuilt the proper...
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Post by timpa136 on Feb 10, 2020 18:37:43 GMT -5
Does anyone know this guy? Seems like a handy dude to know if he's rebuilt the proper... He also had the side housings sprayed and machined. Interesting. |
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Post by wayne on Feb 10, 2020 19:31:29 GMT -5
That's the funny thing. I don't recall hearing of him and it's a relatively small community in Sydney. And I lived in "west Sydney" as he does. I have asked around to see if anyone knows him. Andy in WA is also interested in this sideplate restoration.
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Post by SuzukiRE5 on Feb 10, 2020 19:41:41 GMT -5
Excellent video. Thanks for posting it.
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Post by wayne on Feb 11, 2020 4:44:24 GMT -5
Okay, tracked him down. Didn't take long, it is a small community. Just getting a mutual friend to get in touch and find out if he's okay with some other RE5 tragics getting in contact.
Any info I get re the plating, I'll post.
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Post by wayne on Feb 22, 2020 23:59:06 GMT -5
Senility's a sneaky thing. I tracked down the gentleman in the video and spoke to him today. He has met me some time ago and asked me all about the RE5 before taking the plunge so it'd be all my fault. He was very helpful and I've put his comments together about engine replating in a post added to the "RESTORATION/ENGINE REBUILD AUSTRALIA" thread which is HERE. He's also happy to help out other rebuilders so if you'd like to chat, drop me a PM and I'll put you in contact. |
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