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That's a simple question.. I put the country and its people first

Forget that failed airframe. Get the real deal, a Piaggio Avanti. Jet speed and turboprop cost.

Also the pcv which controls the pressure waves in the crankcase, they need to be checked and cleaned regularly and replaced asap if faulty. When blocked the oil is quickly contaminated and the head is first to fail.

Just like your pcv, the EGR is essential not just for emissions but proper air and oil flow in the motor. Their blockage is a major source of sludged motors. Once the sludge builds up all the tiny oilways for cams and variable timing get blocked and a dead motor is soon on the cards.

Just think who would Gina or Donald vote for? Now vote the opposite

Are you old blokes saying your Kidneys are no good? So much for helping a young bloke out. Bloody hard finding a set that hasn't been abused these days. Come on fellas someone doesn't need them do they? Will get you drunk afterwards, all the ice baths you need for life.

Politics like is a participation sport. If you don't get involved you loose.

And that's why the Trump plan is too destroy education and only have friendly scared media. Unless we know the facts and the life the kid has endured it's just sensational media scare mongering. Many if not all Sudanese are refugees or their parents from a horrific war and are traumatized from their experience, as a population they have a form of PTSD. They are courageous people who have overcome extreme circumstances that deserve quality services to help. Education and mental health help that's sensitive to this reality are sorely lacking. It sure makes it harder when media beat ups just blame a ethnic group.

They seem to grow faster the older we get. If he really wants to fly, get him in the Air league if ones nearby. That can get him training and simulator /airtime in the RAAF way, its a headstart when the number of possible applicants finish school and apply. In the league, current grades don't matter, it's what he does going forward. He will have the ability to get massively subsidised flight time in training aircraft with ground school free. And trained the way the RAAF wants. It's also a great motivator to improve his grades as he now sees a clear application to his education.

Jerry, I think you mean it was built on a Wednesday if it was real good. Normally Monday was getting back in the swing of building after the heavy weekend drinking. Friday cars tended to be slap dash as everyone was tired and wanted out as fast as possible. Also much more likely to have run out of stock of good parts and the rejects or old parts got used. I agree the HR looked better than the HD. The later HT looked very bland. The EH premier I liked, but not the clapped out one my brother had. I did like the HZ GTS? Wagon V8 my cousin had, loved the electric window tailgate. My grandmother had a EK from new and only 35k miles in 2003 when she died, only driven to Hay bowls, shops and Maude Weir. Grandad had a GPack Torana in green with stripes. Dad had various Kingswood. I have probably driven every model Holden made locally except at FX. I remember out on the Hay plains, flat chat in a HT ute going to Maude Weir. As a kid 130 was fast, esp with the Roos nearby. Then it was fun fishing for carp with explosives. Not the sort of thing done these days. But even as a young kid, I knew the world was full of more fun and speed. My oldest brothers highly modded Cooper S 1380 Mini was the antidote needed. The David Vizard book on Mini engine building and racing mods was my Bible at 8 years old. Then I got a ride in a Alfa Romeo which completely cured me of the family Holden disease. I am the only one in my big family to have never owned a Holden.

Onetrack, That makes sense, I expect they were in constant use, which helps keep them reliable.

Stroke care has definitely improved in recent decades. We are much quicker to recognise symptoms and get treatment. Modern care includes placing the body on cooled blood in a temp controlled environment to greatly reduced the damage as they give drugs to remove the clots. Many have recovered from previously deadly or greatly incapacitating strokes. I have had two major clots that should have been fatal but weirdly blocked my kidney. That is rather unique, the apparent impossible happened to each kidney 10 years apart. Hence I have two half kidneys. I apparently am the only one in the country this rare condition has happened too and it's been twice. The professor said better odds winning lotto twice without buying a ticket. I did not feel lucky at all. I have been on bloody Warfarin- rat poison since 37 and will till I cark it. All kidney donations will be appreciated- please include a GA flight medical clearance. I can supply the scalpel and ice bath.

Ah, so you owned 52 different Holden utes? That's a hell of a lot to own, why so many? How could they be that great if you needed so many?

Yes, they did the PRV ( Peugeot - Renault -Volvo) V6 in a two door version and used it in the Africa rallies which it won. The later 505 had a good cross flow head and can be swapped. Same with the five speed. The brothers has a 5 speed from the 505.

Injected were good but twin solex model was better. Early ones were not cross flow heads so limited in power. This has a full cage, race seats, four points harness and full rally Terra trip etc. 6 matching special rally wheels and dual tanks. The rust is very small spots but easy to fix. The roo bar is poorly made and will be replaced- note front and rear tow Bars for recovery. It cost $3500. Try buying any similar Holden for the same job and it would be 20-30k and not as good.

Yes a bit heavy, but built extremely tough, thick strong steel panels, independent suspension and discs all round. And French seats that are super comfy even after 50 years. I know if tomorrow I had to do a redex trial or similar- the 504 is the best. Lack of power is the only issue, the later high power dual solex model are better by 10 hp. Not heaps but it helps.

For all Frasers flaws at least after politics he developed a substantial legacy in human rights and development for the third world. Instead of showing his nose in the public purse and trying to rule from the sidelines as did Howard, Abbott etc. The Nomad was a dud.

Be careful what you wish for. My understanding is Dutton wants the powers to detain and deport anyone he sees as undesirable. So if you don't like his politics you can be deported and have your Aussie citizenship removed and no recourse to the courts. Just like Trump does. If you question Israel war crimes or protest for human rights in Gaza- expect to become a non citizen. It is a very dangerous path. Currently if arrested and convicted with 2 years ( I think) jail you may be deported as a non citizen.

Peugeot 504 is a legend of a beast. We had several, the French built were the absolute best, but local built were still superior to any local yank stuff. My brother has a 504 rally car, the ultimate country blaster in comfort.

I can honestly say, there are no Holden's or fords or even Valiants that I'd consider worth as a classic. Some were fast like the Charger but all had woeful handling, steering and brakes. The motors were unreliable, cooked in the heat and gearboxes primitive. Sunday, I saw a 1974 Triumph 2500 in perfect condition, not a stellar car but far superior to the local stuff of the time. It was pristine and a luxury exec express compared to local stuff. The current collectors seem to only want what they knew in their very limited experience as teens. So local junk that was boosted by the press with a vested interest. So it's local stuff and jap cars that weren't special. Anyone want a old Corolla or Corona as a classic? Meanwhile the really good stuff- European gets ignored by idiots with money but no taste. Spending 50k to restore a old Holden still gives you a shiny old Holden.

Nev, Your speaking to a hollow vessel.

Be bold and keep it. Rego classic for pittance and ride to suit the vintage rider. Bikes are the fountain of youth if you can ride the beast.

I expect they would point blank refuse just like they did with the F22. No foreign sales ever. But given Trumpet will be long gone before any get built and a decade into service - things might change.

On bikes I have never got more than 10,000 km before changing and sometimes far less. I found the older big bikes with narrow tyres ie BMW'S, Moto Guzzi etc were very sensitive to tyre quality. The Metzlers were perfect, the Pirelli and Michelin's not so much lone term, they would scallop the edges. The Bridgestone was track awesome but wore badly. My Michelin experience on cars has been excellent- always on Euro machines. Toyo makes very good sport/track tyres at reasonable prices. Retreads? Only experience was a brothers old EH, it threw a tread and we ended off the road and the guard was stuffed. No thanks that was lesson enough.

Beautiful day in the passage, my mate Michele went sailing with tourists and on cue the dolphins arrived, they think she has a secret button 😄. The pods rarely leave the port. This afternoon I swapped the 3.3 hp for the 9.9hp 👍. Runs super smooth but does need a proper tune and a few little bits to tidy up. Very pleased, starts real easy but a few minor adjustments to make- not opening throttle fully. Also the idle and low speed mix for trolling Will sort it properly, but all looks positive. So far 10 knts but should get at least 15knts, the Tintanic is a very heavy build with four floatation cell seats and runabout steering. Not normal for 12 ft 6", sometimes I want a smaller, lighter boat. But it's a solid vintage Savage from 90's like the motor. Great having reverse again. Discovered it has a lighting/ electrical output, that's cool as can charge a battery and run lights. Most motors this size do not have this and often a $500 option. I may need to add a regulator as some pump AC instead of DC. A simple eBay will be fine. It's a two stroke but very smooth and fairly quiet. I will eventually add sound shield matting under the cover to make it even quieter. Will also add a water/fuel separator/ filter unit for guaranteed clean fuel. The carb has no drain plug so this is essential. 112 psi both cylinders, pretty good for 35 years of regular use. 120psi would be ideal but that's new. No crabs in the pot but the beers cold.