I never knew about 4 door and 2 door... thanks for pointing that out... they were all barges with wheels back then (hope I don't offend anyone :)... Why were the earlier Valiants 1200kg (like the VC) and the later 70s ones were like tanks?
From: Paul Stanley ----- Original Message ----- From: andrew smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 10:30 PM Subject: Re: My SSS pics uploaded correctly > The GTHO was the fastest 4 door.As the charger had 2 doors there was plenty of > faster stuff made. > > Paul Stanley wrote: > > > 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]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
