Also, One small point here. How many GTHO's and Valiant Chargers were available to be bought from the factory dealers brand new in Australia??
How many 510SSS's were available to be bought from the factory dealers in Australia? Hmm I think I would take 510SSS anyday, (because of their real rarity) over the normal everyday glamorised shopping vehicles some people have been wasting list time talking about. Later. Rick White. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 8:40 PM Subject: Ford vs Charger was My SSS pic > Guys, > All I can say about the Ford versus Charger Coversation is who cares. > Later. > Rick. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Stanley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 7:23 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]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
