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Laurence Drags April 2009

2009-04-20T02:52:00.000-07:00

Launch of the week

2009-03-02T00:50:00.000-08:00

Glad that's not me... MoPar or No Car!!!!

Gore Sprints part 2

2009-03-02T00:28:00.000-08:00

The Gore Sprints are a local tradition and usually get a pretty good turnout, this year being no exception. Cars posting times included turbos, Hemis, late model Falcodores, Rotors, assorted supercharged and gassed v8s and a lot of bikes, buckets and a rail. Good fun!!

More from the local car yard...

2009-03-02T00:06:00.000-08:00

Ever popular, local Valiants are again being sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers. Now that can only be good news!!

On the left is a 73 CJ 360 ( same model as ours but without electric seat, cloth upholstery or A/C, plus ours has lower K's and the correct hubcaps!!).

Below is a VK Ute with 14" Cragar SS wheels, 265 etc..

Gore Sprints

2009-02-25T01:21:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos from last week's Gore Sprints.

Stay tuned for videos of the action!

Local Content

2009-02-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

We took the girls to the A&P Show in Gore on Saturday and one of the local Car Clubs (Aussie Muscle) had a cool line up on display.

There was a good spread of cars on site - considering many more club members didn't bring their toys.

The slideshow in the sidebar shows some of the non-chrysler beasts as well (to prove I am not entirely one eyed) and the pictures in this post show some true 'Southern Iron'. The Stripeys in the pics are the real deal - no replicas here!! Pretty impressive considering that this isn't an R/T Club Day or Classic Circuit event.

I hope to begin a local 'Chrysler Only' club in the near future if I get some interest. Hopefully we can entice some of the local owners to join - there are so many more cars on the streets that don't turn up at show events. If you are interested let me know!

In the meantime, feel free to drool!!

2009-01-31T18:54:00.000-08:00

Howdy. I'm stoked. A mate of ours from the central Nth Island has just bought a genuine Ex- GTX series E49 Charger. This car came second in the series one year in the early seventies, when Chargers roamed the earth and ruled New Zealand GT Racing.

After clocking up a lot of miles in a very short time he has realised that a vehicle that requires a mortgage to buy should probably be driven a little less and with a little more caution. To this end he has begun (already!!) a replica build using our VH770 with the stretched rear end ( mini tubbed widebody) to hit the track ( street?) with.

The work is being done down here, I believe the plan is to either use his fact 6 pack motor/box or build a torque monster 265 (with fuel injection being a possibility). Yeehah.

I'm extra stoked because he is going to give me a drive in the Real Deal when I next get up there. Watch out y'all.

Mike

Engine Number Identification

2009-01-28T03:17:00.000-08:00

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The Spirit of Charger Rides Again

2009-01-26T03:13:00.000-08:00

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What's for sale at YOUR local caryard?

2009-01-25T03:23:00.000-08:00

Vehicle Dimensions & Motor Specifications - H Series

2009-01-24T02:59:00.000-08:00

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Chrysler Valiant Club

2009-01-21T23:26:00.000-08:00

Any Chrysler/Valiant owners in the Lower South Island keen to help establish a casual, fun, family friendly club for regular social runs, shows & events, swapmeets etc?

Get in touch with us at hemisix at moparts dot co dot nz

Move Up to Valiant

2009-01-20T00:00:00.000-08:00

Check out this great old school Valiant ad . . . they don't make em like they used to!

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On the Street

2009-01-19T12:59:00.000-08:00

Ever wondered where all the cool old cars went? Well they are down south here in Gore!

Here's a couple of local cars seen in town the other day. We are so lucky to have cool, old school cruisers all around us down here - Vals, Falcons, Holdens, Zephyrs . . .

The Hearse Gets New Wheels

2009-01-18T23:10:00.000-08:00

We like things original around here - so we took the Foose Wheels off the Hearse and replaced them with something a little more retro.

Check it out:

The New Family Bus

2009-01-12T00:33:00.000-08:00

Hi all, I would like to introduce the latest addition to the family, a fine black CL Regal Wagon (yes it was a hearse ).

Done just over 100k this old lovely has a reconditioned trans and rebuilt motor. Interior is unmarked and all orig including original am radio.

The big girl drives like a dream, the big rims have been replaced with factory Chrysler rims/whitewalls and dress caps, for that old school style.

This is MoPar Meg's new family bus, the kids love it, particularly the front seat with its 3 seatbelts!! Meg loves the electric tailgate; I think the sunvisor is the bees knees. This wagon is likely to clock up a few miles over the next wee while so keep an eye out for us!

SPEC- 265 motor, 3 spd BW35 automatic ( column shift ), 2.72:1 LSD, Roofrack (factory), buddy seat, am radio,Black ext/cream int, factory laminated windscreen, 108000km from new (nz new) 3 owners

Foose Rims For Sale SOLD

2009-01-09T00:23:00.000-08:00

Foose rims, 20x8.5

Falken tyres, 245/30/20

Unwanted prize, surplus to requirements

Retail 5K

Chrysler/Ford stud pattern

Rims/tyres as new condition

Bidding at Trademe has started at NZ$2500 and closes on Wednesday, Jan 14th 2009. Put your bid in here.

Creature Feature

2008-07-07T19:45:00.000-07:00

NAME: Demetrius

VEHICLE: NZ New VJ Regal 318V8

Aucklanders may recognise this car - it has done many miles in the hands of its proud owner.

Purchased from us just before Xmas last year, the VJ was a primered cruiser with Tritons and Eagers - just like loads of others.

Demetrius likes to stand out, having owned some eyecatching vehicles in the past, including some race-prepped Jappas and the 'Knight-Rider' Trans Am.

Not long after getting the beast home, work began transforming the Val into a General Lee Clone. As per original (TV Series) wheels were fitted, a boot mounted aerial, front nudge bar, paint scheme and, of course, the appropriate air horns. Recent mods included a custom grille that hides the headlights.

The end result is a cruiser that turns heads wherever it goes. A+++

If you should see The General out and about, say 'Hi' to Demetrius. He's a top bloke and a good friend of mine. He is very approachable and always keen to meet like-minded enthusiasts.

Demetrius' VJ is the first Valiant that he has owned or driven. Ongoing discussions confirm that he is now a true Chrysler convert, showing that style beats top speed hands down and proving that you don't have to spend a ton developing a unique ride.

Congrats Big D, she looks fantastic. I hope you can make it to Geraldine in October. I look forward to cruising in your pride and joy.

What's in your drive?

2008-04-12T03:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a photo of the contents of our carport. The house is beginning to resemble a car yard. Besides these two, we have 1 1/2 VJ Sedans in the back yard as well as a friend's HK Holden Stationwagon.

Send me a photo of your car - even if its in project stage like these two are - and it will go on this page.

Send photos

You Can Now Pay by Credit Card

2008-04-10T14:52:00.000-07:00

Yes! Its true. Hemisix is now accepting credit card payments. Just let us know when you order something and we will send you the details.

We also have new listings on TradeMe . . . so don't forget to drop by and have a look at Hemisix on Trademe

And we have some great cars available for restoration . . .

a VJ Sedan - Rego on hold just waiting for a touch up
72 VH 770 Charger
73 VH 770 Hardtop Factory V8

1971 Valiant VH 770-340 Charger

2008-04-04T12:32:00.001-07:00

Finally some PACER pics

2008-03-18T14:36:00.000-07:00

69 Charger Burnout

2008-03-15T03:13:00.000-07:00

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Creature Feature

2008-03-04T15:13:00.001-08:00

This weeks feature creature is something you might not have seen before (1 of only 400?). There cannot be a whole lot of these on New Zealand roads, let alone in this extremely tidy original condition.

Proud owner - lets call him J. grew up in the V8 era and was introduced to Valiants by a family member (didn't we all have a Dad, Grandad, Uncle. Cousin or Brother with a Valiant?).

This car is a numbers matching, ridgy didge Aussie import. Silver with blue roof/trim option, it runs factory 318 and trusty torque flight.

This '78 CL Valiant Le Baron is a great example of a good looking CL. Lets face it, they're not everyone's favourite model, but we can all appreciate a minter. Personally I found that it wasn't until I owned a CL of my own that the styling grew on me. This would have to be one of the sexiest big-arse Vals I have seen. The louvres and mags are just right and the blue vinyl sits beautifully. I have never been a big fan of vinyl roofs on the earlier wide body models, the CL has got the vinyl cut and chrome trims right.

A look at the motor shows all the fruit. The car was the bees knees in its day.

mmmmmm . . .

Thanks J

Comments welcome.

Vid of the Week

2008-02-26T18:45:00.000-08:00

HemiSix

Laurence Drags April 2009

Launch of the week

Gore Sprints part 2

More from the local car yard...

Gore Sprints

Local Content

Engine Number Identification

The Spirit of Charger Rides Again

What's for sale at YOUR local caryard?

Vehicle Dimensions & Motor Specifications - H Series

Chrysler Valiant Club

Move Up to Valiant

On the Street

The Hearse Gets New Wheels

The New Family Bus

Foose Rims For Sale ***SOLD***

Creature Feature

What's in your drive?

You Can Now Pay by Credit Card

1971 Valiant VH 770-340 Charger

Finally some PACER pics

69 Charger Burnout

Video hosting by 99rides share your car videos click here

Creature Feature

Vid of the Week

Foose Rims For Sale SOLD