When you got to this stage of a built I would imagine that it would be full of empties and there were a few not so happy campers. It would have been by the door to remind someone that it needed replenishing.
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When you got to this stage of a built I would imagine that it would be full of empties and there were a few not so happy campers. It would have been by the door to remind someone that it needed replenishing.
Well done john,
I will be around for an inspection soon. Exciting times.
Bruce.
Here are the latest batch of photos from John. Must be getting close now me old mate. Can't wait to see it completed and on track doing its thing.
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Not yours John, but Ron Silvester's 'lost' one
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Thanks Rhys, I thought I was going mad for a while.
At first I thought the photos were upside-down because they came from your part of the world where everything is upside-down, compared to where I live in USA.....
Back to the thread - John the Monaro restoration looks fantastic in the photos, look forward to seeing it run next time I'm back in NZ.
I see one of the crossram intakes for Webers on a Bizzarini Chevrolet at Goodwood on the live stream that does not look like it will need them for a few weeks John..:)
That could be Spinner's right there. Correct colour too.
While in Oz last week I stumbled across an article in Unique Car, I think, talking about "white bodies" which were supplied to bona fide race teams in the day, and that most, if not all, Bathurst runners were built from them. Any comments from the knowledgeable?
You may not have seen this photo before John.
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Thats an awesome photo Ross!
John Mck, this is a photo that may have been on TRS before, Alan Boyle posted it on his Facebook page a couple of years ago,,and as there is interest in rebuilding well known cars - here is this, Mt Maunganui around 1962-63 .. others may know more
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and the reason for the photo ..
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I think Trevor Benton knows who has it and hopes it will be rebuilt .. as many of us do !!.
This photo from John look to me like the car is close to finished - paint wise anyway. I am suer John will add some further comments. Looks fantastic John - a credit to you.
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Simply stunning John. It is great to see someone achieve their ambition, even better when it's a race car :)
Yep, and a horn one at that ! Nice, patient, loyal re-creation John, and thanks heaps for sharing your journey with us all here on The Roaring Season. More power to your right foot, son !
Regards GD :cool:
John,
That is a beautiful restoration. It never looked better.
Even your trailer is a greater improvement than what Spinner used.
I am not sure on that number though. Was it used on both the Camaro and the Monaro ?
Also not sure when I might show up for that ride with you.
Well done. Ken H.
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Spinner's Camaro on the trailer, Morrinsville. 1969.
( Ken Hyndman photo )
Thanks John,
For keeping the offer open.
Our daughter's wedding is in 3 weeks and that makes home repairs, travel and car restoration seem cheap in comparison !
That number 59 must have a had a special meaning to Spinner.
(Ken H)
Very impressive John and well done, i've been hard out on that Mustang so i know what it takes!! keep at it. Dale M
Regards #767 photo
Looking at the driver angle and crouch, Helmet etc. reckon that is Rod Coppins driving.
A credit to you John, can not wait to see this in raw flesh, saw it at your place under cover years back and you were just starting on the Falcon. Also thanks for the call today and i felt very honoured/lucky to have the chat. Got me thinking now, foot is itchy.
cheers and again John well done, not only with this project but the work you are putting into the Historic Sports Sedans along with HMC. You are a busy man.
I can't wait to see this car in the flesh. What an epic restoration!
Gotta give you big nudge fella, you are certainly on to it, and are determined to have it right. Good on Ya.
Great investigative work John! Thats really cool. Its actually quite an obscure choice of rear wing. I've never seen one on anything other than a Chevrolet Can-Am.
How close are you to having the car on the track John?
December 8/9. 1969. Pukekohe.
Wonderful photo of a young John McKechnie with his mates checking out the Cambridge Team Holden Monaro that had just arrived from Morrinsville and was driven by Rod Coppins.
This is a Jack Inwood photo that was at the Bruce McLaren Trust.
You will note aforementioned rear spoiler. I know John will provide more details such as which one he is in the photo.
(Thanks for sharing John, I might have come close to meeting you that day as all the Morrinsville mob used to hang around Spinner and the crew. )
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( Ken Hyndman )
Oops,
I forgot to post what a great looking spoiler that was installed on the Monaro in 1969.
You would have to agree as you see this example on a Chevy Firenza CanAm.
(p.s. If you have one of these tucked away in the back of the shed, get in touch with John. )
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(Ken Hyndman )
Any chance of re-creating that photo......?