Re: Ford vs Charger was My SSS pic

Sat, 14 Dec 2002 03:25:28 -0800

This type of comment really gets on my nerves! Four cylinder and rotary enthusiasts have to fight for respect in the modified/drag/show scene because the V8 crowd are typically an ignorant bunch and generally don't have any interest in learning about different things. I think that it's really discouraging to hear a four cylinder enthusiast make equally ignorant and inflamatory comments about V8's and muscle cars. Different strokes for different folks Rick, not everyone loves 4's and despises 8's: get used to it.

Also, the GTHO's and Chargers etc may very well have the same base as the family versions, but even your precious
SSS is essentially an identical car to a stock P510 shopping trolley with some minor mechanical modifications. They aren't just fast and rare cars, they also represent the essence of the Australian muscle car era, which is where a lot of their appeal comes from.

- Tom

Rick White wrote:

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.
>
>


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