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Hey everyone, I have a Red 1995 GPX manual which I am wanting to repair. c0n13oX suggested I post a thread on the forum to generate some interest and see who would like to come help out, Beer and Pizza will be provided! ;)
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What needs repairing?
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Eh....about 30%ish of the engine is in a differant car :P
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if its in melbourne im down
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Itll be in gisborne.
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So bout 45mns west of Melbourne
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I may be interested in helping out, it is a good hour away from where I live though haha
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-Nighthawk- wrote:I may be interested in helping out, it is a good hour away from where I live though haha
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Thanks so much guys, what days work for you? And what beer/drinks do you guys like?
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Usually Friday / Saturday / Sunday work for me, but it depends on the week of course. I should be free next Saturday / Sunday.

Pizza and Coke works for me :P
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Alright awesome -Nighthawk- next sunday works well for me too, thanks so much I appreciate it! Okay Pizza and coke it is then! :) I'll PM you the address etc.
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So the 1st yeah? Ill make sure im free to help!
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Thanks Connor, yeah the 1st! :)
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In this case, help means stand around and talk sh!t all day
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IS EVERYONE READY FOR SUNDAY? :D
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I'm available for phone advise if ya need it :)
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payaya wrote:I'm available for phone advise if ya need it :)

Thanks heaps mate! :) Are you sure you don't wanna come? PM me your number.
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Nighthawk has it!
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All in all an okay DIY day hope to see some new faces next time! 8)
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Connor replacing his stepper motor
Connor replacing his stepper motor
Fixed the chipped, fogged left rear brake light
Fixed the chipped, fogged left rear brake light
Took off the exhaust, looks like cannon has just been welded onto a stock exhaust :S
Took off the exhaust, looks like cannon has just been welded onto a stock exhaust :S
Attempted to install connor's new amps and sub. Didn't go down to well. He gave it a good crack though.
Attempted to install connor's new amps and sub. Didn't go down to well. He gave it a good crack though.
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Changed the parkers to white LED's
Changed the parkers to white LED's
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How'd the engine swap go?
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