the charger was the qickest back then over the quarter mile....................hmmmmm let me think,...265 cubic inches going faster over the quarter than a 351 cubic inch motor..........very poor engine design some where....
mark k ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stanley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 9:53 PM Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > I thought it was the Charger? The thing about the Ford is that it won > Bathurst and the Charger could only get 3rd, so I guess thats where the hype > came from that the GTHO was the quickest. > > From: Paul Stanley > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Rob P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 11:04 AM > Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > > > I agree Duncan, these things are only worth what an ENTHUSIAST will pay for > them. To your average un-informed dude, these cars look like old 1970's > clunkers. It's the legend, the aura that surrounds them that cranks up the > price and gets people paying many times more than the original purchase > cost. For example, the Ford GTHO "shaker" was the fastest four-door > production car in the world for 11 years. Whether that refers to top speed > or acceleration, I don't know but personally I don't like them (too big and > heavy = crappy handling). The 1600 SSS reputation was built on triumphs in > racing and rallying against more expensive cars and often better funded > rival teams. This is why it is a recognised classic. Although the > wine-quaffing, Porsche-driving weekend racers may snub their noses at it > when one is entered in a road rally against them, I think that even they > acknowledge its racing heritage. > If I had $10 000 I'd spend it on something other than a 510 SSS. I'd put it > towards a 240Z or a late-model 180SX. > > Cheers, > Rob P > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Duncan Shillito > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 5:40 AM > Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > > > > > Help me, > > Don't get me wrong - I'd buy one if I found one for sale - but what is so > special about a P510SSS ? Let's face, they're NOT a Falcon GT (where stock > original is worth more than modified and big name people invest mega bucks > in them). All I see is a couple of small SU type carbys on an L16 with a bit > more compression and a great looking dash. Interior is nothing special, > wheels & brakes are the same, same floor shift 4 speed as the standard 510 > etc.. > > I am aware of supply vs. demand, but even in today's special events such > as Targa Tassie and Classic Adelaide, Datto people are calling their cars > H510SSS with L18, even though they are P510s (originally fitted with L16s). > > I see some of these bullshit prices floating around for P510SSS equipment > that's not that special and yes I'm confused. > > Rick, are you missing the SSS rocker cover (with three full ribs)? Maybe I > didn't quite pick it up in the photos. Nice original find anyway. > > > > Dunc. > > > > >From: "maldat" > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To: > >Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > >Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2002 01:19:03 +1300 > > > >Rick whats your address and i'll post you a 510/610 sss oil sender that > one you have is ugly big and not stock looking.. > > > >See I'm not a over priced person ,,just a person that knows if you what a > nice car and it costs.Parts are only worth what someone wants to pay.. > >I have been asked a few times if I want to sell my 510SSS spot light > grille for $500usd,and the guy knows I only have one light not two but the > grille is 100% mint with badge..I dont really want to sell it,,but hey > everything has a price!(thinking hard,HHmmm,I'll never have anther one,,so > whats it worth?) > > > >Infact Rick would you like a later model rubber covered one or a plain > steel one? > > > >malcolm > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Rick White > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 8:43 PM > > Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > > > > > > Terry. > > Yes that is what I was trying to explain to Malcolm a couple of weeks > ago when he said the two were the same. > > As you see they are not. > > I was seriously stuck for that oil pressure switch that is in my SSS, it > took them ages to find it, it supposably was the last New Old Stock one that > Nissan in Perth had. > > I hope it never breaks, otherwise I may have to take you up on that > offer. > > My wagon pics have been there for like over 8 months, took you a wile to > go in and check them out. > > How close is my 1970 SSS to the one you owned, going by the pics?? > > Later. > > Rick White. > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Terry Rudd > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, December 11, 2002 3:01 PM > > Subject: RE: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > > > > > > Rick, > > > > L18SSS and L16SSS oil pressure senders are the same and therefore > identical - I have a spare or two somewhere under the house if you get stuck > for one. > > > > I like your wagon, I'm seriously going to look out for one some day - > the oil pressure sender in the wagon is a stock switch - suitable only for > an idiot dash light. > > > > regards > > Terry > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rick White > > Sent: Wednesday, 11 December 2002 3:21 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > > > > > > Kristian, > > The one on the SSS is for a guage, not a idiot light, so if you have a > guage then yes it is a good replacement. > > Later. > > Rick White. > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > >--membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > >OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > >Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >No unauthorised redistribution of this email > >http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > >http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > >http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > -- > Protect your PC - Click here for McAfee.com VirusScan Online > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
