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Melbourne gets its fair share of high 30C days throughout summer... The advantage over Perth/QLD/etc is that you can be sure that there will be a cool change that will drop the temperatures by about 15C soon after. If going to Tasmania, pack a trout rod... and a fast motorbike for all those deserted twisty roads!

Now THATS what I call red!

I must be colour blind

Are you sure? The car in that avatar looks like Dark Orange 022 or, at a pinch, Kalahari Tan 918. Red 110 is definitely a red colour and cannot be mistaken for the orange colour that is used to paint the air cleaner housing.

Are there Capris in Mustang clubs? Are there Chevelles in Goat clubs? Are there 'Cudas in Challenger clubs? Are there G35s in 350Z clubs? Or, perhaps more accurately, in terms of lineage... Are there Escorts in Focus clubs? Are there K-cars in PT Cruiser clubs? Are there Loti in DeLorean or Mr. 2 clubs? Are there Brats in WRX clubs? Are there Beetles in Porsche clubs? Are there Fox's in S4 clubs? Are there 240Zs in S14 clubs? -------------------------------------------------------------- Are there reactionaries in www.classiczcars.com?

Guys, T There is no big issue here - every topic in the "Action in the Forums" section has its home under an appropriate Forums folder. All we are really talking about is creating a new folder alongside all of the other folders that will simply be named "Other Datsuns" or "Skylines et al"... Not banishing the skyline brigade to another website! Its a no-brainer: valid topic=logical forum home. At least that way we will be able to search for skyline-related posts a little more easily. Just do it.

Answer: Because you locked the door when you got outROFL

I don't think you are causing problems either..to the contrary, I find all of the 240K/skyline posts very interesting. For that reason I think they should be grouped under another forum heading...so that I can find them again!

Lee, Thanks for update. Did you get the foam padding from the 'states as well? How long did the covers take to arrive? Did you have to pay much duty? Also, which trimmer are you using? I would be very interested in seeing your car when it is back on the road... send me an email or PM when you have it and are free! I am awaiting a replacement radiator at the moment and am a bit reluctant to drive my car in the current weather with is losing water the way it is. I will be turning my attention to the interior when the rad. is done. Hayden.

now, now..

Very nice but I'm after as authentic a finish as I can manage. The best option looks to be getting some tan reproduction seat coverd from the states...they even have the four metal vents! http://www.classicdatsun.com/

Thanks for all of your input. I agree that a large number of power outlets is necessarry as is natural lighting. The garage will have one window facing into our yard and 2-3 clear panels in the roof. I plan to have a 'mezzanine' area which will be two thirds of the floor width. This will allow light through to floor level on one side of the garage and hopefully provide enough space under the roof to allow upright walking. The mezzanine will have a fold down ladder for access. I will not have a phone/data connection to the garage (it is a place of rest!) but radio/stereo is a good idea. I will have a cold water basin but no loo (bathroom)...Discovered that if your property has more than two then the local city council hikes up the rate$...and we already have two in the house. I will defintely paint the floor but am unsure about plastering the walls which will be brick. I kind of like the idea of a light garage with rustic walls but I think plaster would just make it too glary. I'll post some plans when I have them. Thanks again.

Chris, is your garage 30' wide or 30' long? ie do you have more space at the sides of the cars or at the end? Agree about power points, can't have too many. The garage will be brick and I'm thinking I-beams for the ceiling support. Also like the idea of natural light through the roof.

You are correct on the heating (it was 41C last sunday...hotter in my current garage:cry: ) Insulation may be a good idea though. What is "plate-height"?

We're planning and extensive renovation to our home which will include a new garage. I am interested in hearing what sort of layout other people have at their homes and what the good/bad features are. For reference, I plan to have a double garage 7m wide by 6.5m deep. The garage will have access from a wide laneway at the back of our property and will not be connected to the house. I plan to have a double-width auto tilting door to get the cars in/out as well as a pair of double doors in the side to allow access onto the yard via the garage, and another single (human-sized!) door for easy access to the house. The floor will be concrete (painted), the roof pitched to allow for potential storage (and be in keeping with the neighborhood). I plan to have a workbench at the end with light overhead shelving and heavier steel rack shelving along one side wall (side without double doors). Most new garages I've seen are around 6 paces (approx 6m) wide and long. I'm hoping that by going to 7x6.5 I'll have enough space for easy access around our two cars plus room for the shelving and benches mentioned. Coments?

So how are plans going for the gearbox transplant and engine upgrade Lachlan?

Looks like Chrysler have put in some effort and managed to create an overweight Honda NSX...:classic:

Humpf! I would regard the '73 as the most highly developed of the 240z series...

Very nice! I might wait for the $AU to get over 80 US cents first. Looks like there is a lot of replacement parts available from that supplier.

Thanks Gareth, thats a good tip. My Vinyl has no tears but is discoloured where exposed to the sun - worst of all on the rear suspension towers. How did you prepare your vinyl for painting? I'm thinking a warm soapy scrup with a soft brush to remove grease followed by a rinse with clean water and then a thorough drying..?

I'm sure that I have buckley's of finding a parts book. I'm hoping that good photos will be enough...and that commonsnse on the part of the trimmer will help too. Incedentally, here's what my drivers seat looks like now (you can see that it must have been recovered at least once in its life already): ..also note the lovely rivets holding the centre console together!

It is Pitstop and they have a stack of shiny new magazines there...only problem is that they are all spoken for and no more are coming in We'll just have to keep an eye out in the 'normal' newsagents...