Anyone live near Moorabin that can look at a car for me?

[Pep]

HI...I've got my eye on a car at a company called TGS Classic and Muscle Cars. Looks fairly good in the pics but just need reassurance there is nothing obviously bad with it.

Much appreciated

[FRANK BASILE]

Hi Pep.
That place is in Cochranes Rd . I tried their website to see just what they have ,unfortunately their website is one that I experience "internet explorer has stopped working" . Real bummer , a site like Bunnings does the same , must be something in my puter , Yet most other sites not a problem . Anyway I am familiar with that road ,as my son once worked nearby some years back . If I can help you ,I can mosey down that way .

[Mr Model A]

I also checked them out on FB, and noted that a few friends of mine "like" or follow them.
Included is Rob Milkins who has his own business Cleveland Spares, so I am thinking they
have a good reputation, if that's any help to you.
Anyway I am sure Frank will thoroughly check it out, he has a lot of experience with those
classic cars.
Cheers

[Chrisso]

Which car Pep?

[Pep]

Big thanks to Frank for making the timeto go and inspect a car I am interested in. He gave the thumbs up so it now going to head up here's. it's a 61 Ford TBird coupe, I'll see if I remember how to post a pic

https://www.tgsmusclecars.com.au/thunderbird-1961.html

[46 deluxe]

That looks good , and being RHD is a bonus .

[Mr Model A]

That looks good , and being RHD is a bonus .

390 big block too

[FRANK BASILE]

That looks good , and being RHD is a bonus .

390 big block too

And the "swing away" feature for the steering wheel operational to boot .

[Pep]

Yeah, apparently engine was recode 5000 km ago. I'll have to start learning FE engines. Looks close to being here next week. Thanks to Frank for going out of his way and being my eyes. It's good to have someone that knows what to look for instead of me flying down myself. It takes a lot of concerns away. I'll offer my services to anyone in a similar position if they want a car up here. Not concerned what part of Sydney, I'm retired so time is no problem.

[Chrisso]

Great stuff Pep you will have to show some pics when the Bird arrives, nice looking rocket.

[Mopar Mick]

Very nice buy Pep.

Have you still got your 37 convertable

Mick.

[Pep]

Yeah Mick, still have the roadster. I have been tinkering with it and have done everything to it that I wanted to do. Last things were converting it to EFI and changing it to a power rack a few years ago. Hence the interest in getting another car. I don't want a project and since I was a kid I loved the 61/62T Birds. This will give me something new to occupy my time.

[FRANK BASILE]

I have the specs for that engine Pep . Tune up , bolt torque settings ,valve clearance etc. In my "Motors" Repair manual of 1965 covering all makes . We had one of those 390,s in our 65 Galaxie back in 77 ,

[Pep]

Thanks Frank Ill keep that in mind if I need to delve into it but I'm thinking it has similar genetics to the later Ford engines. Hopefully its a good engine, only recoed 5000 km ago.

[FRANK BASILE]

When do you collect it Pep? . It is certainly a vehicle that will attract attention .