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Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Sun Nov 17, 2013 11:41 pm
by KiwiDave
chc wrote:The thought had crossed my mind but with all their regulations on the importation of timber it 'wood' probably have to be steamed then dipped in some anti-pollutant - I might jst frame it for future memorabilia.
In the meantime I thought I'd fit the proper power pack
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Lucky wrote:Sure that isn't a Mazda Special Accessory, Part # RET-00034-00-87 (battery spacing auxilliary tray grommet [wood])?
Might be a very expensive and OOP genuine article
Check it carefully for a part number, then flog it on Ausrotary for $400
Can you tell me which variant of the Bosch S4 you ended up with?
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 5:30 am
by ian65
chc wrote:It is as simple as that but thought I'd keep the 3 others as original even though I have a full set of new motifs.
What I can say is the quality of these new ones is exceptional and they are really worth the expense, packaging and delivery was really good too so I've no hesitation in recommending the supplier
to be fair, if you didn't have the originals side by side with the copies, you'd never know the difference.... as seeing as they are the only copies available anywhere, it's pretty remarkable that they are as good as they are. Have you got enough Elford centre caps now for both sets of wheels?
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 2013 8:42 am
by chc
I have one full set but short of two for my second set. I'd prefer to have original centres if possible otherwise I previously bought a different type which would do at a push if I have no luck elsewhere.
Eitherway the new set of motifs are brilliant and I would be very happy to use them.
ian65 wrote:chc wrote:It is as simple as that but thought I'd keep the 3 others as original even though I have a full set of new motifs.
What I can say is the quality of these new ones is exceptional and they are really worth the expense, packaging and delivery was really good too so I've no hesitation in recommending the supplier
to be fair, if you didn't have the originals side by side with the copies, you'd never know the difference.... as seeing as they are the only copies available anywhere, it's pretty remarkable that they are as good as they are. Have you got enough Elford centre caps now for both sets of wheels?
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:37 pm
by DB RX63
Tis a thing of beauty....
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:06 pm
by chc
It sure is and I can't wait to hear it when she is fired up ......... perhaps whan I go back to collect TOF it might be moving under it's own power ...... phoar can't wait for that
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:13 pm
by TOOL
Can you find out the specs please?
See if you can get a dyno sheet for it too.
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:41 pm
by chc
I'll have a chat with Dwayne or Richard but why not get in touch direct with "GroupB Motorsport" - they are a very friendly bunch.
Contact them via this forum or on their website. I also have telephone numbers if you'd prefer. 
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:44 pm
by chc
Well she is still in the garage being checked over.
Current completed work being :-
Brake fluid changed brake operations checked and pistons too
Clutch mechanism serviced and fluid changed
Differential checked and oil changed
Gearbox checked and oil changed
Engine full service and identified a leaking water pump - new OEM pump special delivery from Japan 14 days
All rubber bushes checked for suitability
Electrics checked
Registration changed and now the new 'JAZ'
With luck I might see her later this week
Re: 1983 Elford Turbo - Ex Patrick Motor Museum
Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 6:16 pm
by chc
Still waiting to collect JAZ from the garage but no update on the water pump yet.
However I still need to collect a few other items whilst I'm in limbo :-
Rear quarter glass N/S plastic trim - sourced from US
Analogue clock - found in rotorshed
Rear Glass Gas Struts - need re-gassing (have a company ready to do this for me)
N/S head light outer cover - found in rotorshed
Centre Console hinge broken - found in rotorshed
