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by tsillay
Mon Jan 07, 2013 3:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book Review - Petrolheads In Sheds
Replies: 65
Views: 40539

Re: Book Review - Petrolheads In Sheds

Picked your book up over the break Steve. Great Reading, well done again!

Tim
by tsillay
Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCANZ and 2 Litre NZ Sports Racing Cars
Replies: 209
Views: 158965

Re: SCANZ and 2 Litre NZ Sports Racing Cars

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Jamie

I've always had a soft spot for the Mallocks.
I'm halfway through a Mk31 build and have aspirations of hillclimb grandeur.

Are you up for a yak?
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Tim Sillay
by tsillay
Thu Dec 20, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SCANZ and 2 Litre NZ Sports Racing Cars
Replies: 209
Views: 158965

Re: SCANZ and 2 Litre NZ Sports Racing Cars

Hi Jamie

I've enjoyed watching watched your exploits over the years. Tell us about the 'concept' you're currently running. Are these based on a Mk28 chassis?
by tsillay
Fri May 25, 2012 2:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minis and Imps
Replies: 421
Views: 351045

Re: Minis and Imps

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We put this one together in 1984 based on a 998 Hartwell engine and some internals from a CR box found in the basement. Still going strong.
by tsillay
Wed Jan 18, 2012 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985
Replies: 423
Views: 377682

Re: New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985

" one of the Nissan Cherry motors " So that explains that! I spent the early 90's chasing Brian around. That engine was pure magic, and Brian could drive the wheels off the car.. CCF01182012_00000.jpg Here's the first SS2000 race we did at Taupo. Close examination will show a regular get together of ...
by tsillay
Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985
Replies: 423
Views: 377682

Re: New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985

shellsport wrote:Hi Tim , Do you have any knowledge of what became of the Max Crawford car ( Dunedin ) ?


No, but I've asked a superior knowledge!! He's forgotten more about shellsport than I'll ever know.
by tsillay
Thu Jan 12, 2012 4:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Zealand ShellSport Saloon Series 1978 - 1985
Replies: 423
Views: 377682

the Datsun 1200s, 120ys

Hi All. Here's what I think I know about the Datsun shellsport cars.! Please correct me where my memory has failed, or I'm just plain wrong. The Schick Cherry and the Schick 1200 coupe (sunny) were Nissan Motorsport cars, managed (and possibly owned and imported) by Mark Petch. Reg Cook and Grant ...