Secrets from the West

[Jim]

This is a copy of a page from The West Australian of 4th March 2006.

Maybe the boss man is too shy to mention the story, or maybe it had something to do with that dress he was wearing??

But it certainly looks like being a fabulous weekend coming up at Brookton.

[Mark T]

thanks Jim ......its no secret ......that photo was taken last November, and was only a photo to see what the car & van looked like together, there still was in fact heaps to do to make it a road going outfit

I've been flat out getting it ready for Brookton, and haven't even driven the combination on the road yet, and probably won't until we leave for Brookton 6pm this Friday.

I've just got the car back from the mechanic after weeks of sorting some major dramas, and the cushions & curtains for the caravan have only been made today.

So, there certainly hasn't been time for any forum photoshoots, but we will take plently and post them after the weekend.

Mark

[Jim]

It was a tongue in cheek comment Mark..

You mentioned the problems with the Chevy a while ago.. An engine problem, concern about bearings I think ?
What was the outcome, what was needed to fix it?

It’s a pity Virgin Blue haven’t got any super specials from the east to Perth over the next week or so, it would be tempting to fly over to attend the Brookton show.

We’ll look forward to your pictures and story.

[Mark T]

Yeah Jim ......have had some engine dramas with the Chevy .....the problem was that the engine was reconditioned before I bought it .......by the Dodgey Bros ;D ;D .....hobby mechanics who made quite a few mistakes.

Luckily all has been sorted working from the bottom without the need to pull the engine out. Some of the clearances were way out, and shims had been used where they shouldn't have been .....not good

Then there was leaking gearbox oil causing clutchslip, and an exhaust manifold "hotspot" causing fuel problems.

Tomorrow evening is the big test when I tow 900 odd kg of caravan to Brookton with it ......Brookton or bust