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    Just by keeping in the dark shed and reapplying as necessary- or using a spray bottle with water. Yes the heat is going to be an issue!. I also remove rust from smaller parts with molasses. It works really well!

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    Quote Originally Posted by HK1837 View Post
    Awesome, no need of resto though unless it is rusty. Looks like just a tidy up, interior looks great.

    Would be VERY unusual to be a 3.55 with V8 and A/C though as that was a big GMH Engineering no-no. I've even seen them put 3.36 in 253 manual tonners (which would be awful to drive laden) so not to break that "rule".

    Is it a mid '73 to mid '74 Pagewood assembly?
    12/73 Dandenong Melbourne (J4)

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    Even more interesting....

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    The other plates I will PM to you HK1837

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    Glacier White
    308 4 Speed 3.55:1

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    The original paperwork says that the sports instrument cluster was an extra $46. Wow, more than likely a lot of money in 1973 but wouldn't we all love to pay that now!

    6 inch heavy duty rims- an extra $12!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Outlaw View Post
    The original paperwork says that the sports instrument cluster was an extra $46. Wow, more than likely a lot of money in 1973 but wouldn't we all love to pay that now!

    6 inch heavy duty rims- an extra $12!
    In perspective about a weeks wage, not too far off what they are worth now, no wonder there's not too many spec'ed up vehicles from then.

    Cheers

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    People had a different attitude then too. You didn't waste money on things you didn't need.

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    Why was "The Rule" not to fit a 3.55:1 diff behind a V8 with air?

    My WB is 253/auto/GV4 and it feels like a good combo (with 245/60 T/A's anyway...)

    Love that Rannex stuff! I almost can't believe it works that good. That's got to be the best kept secret ever.
    Vans.... This is the 2nd time round the block, 40 years later! talk about turning back the clock!

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    I am pretty sure it was to do with fan driven compressor, engine speed etc. Engineering manuals explain it but it has been years since I saw them. A WB with 4.2 auto and GV4 is a 3.36 rear axle.

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