Is it me or is second hand getting expensive?

[GtoGeoff]

I bought new tyres for my GTO last week, 235/60/14. Hankook, with raised whitewall lettering. $190 ea, fitted & balanced. I might be out of touch, but I thought that was pretty reasonable.

[swampy]

hi
GTO
http://www.tarziatyrecentre.com.au/tyres/?df=va&rf=va&va=149%7C88%7C43&dfv=149

This place always gives fair pricing indication .
Bob Jane southern Adelaide did 100$ each on 235/60/15 Nankang fitted 18mths ago

235 is and was a very common width and helps keep the price down

speed ratings and load ratings have gone up since my purchase and prices up as a result

[GtoGeoff]

Hi Swampy,

Those are 15s. More common & easier to get than 14s. Other than BF Goodrich, unaware of 14s available with whitewall lettering in that size.

[swampy]

hi
Try the link its for 14 inch, ya might have missed this

here is white lettering
http://www.tarziatyrecentre.com.au/nankang-n-729-235-60r14-96h-rwl-new-passenger-radi
http://www.tarziatyrecentre.com.au/vitour-galaxy-r1-235-60r14-96h-rwl-new-pro-street

Does not help u now but at least your more aware of wider choice

yes I use the Nankang 15 inch version purchased on a road trip to Adelaide.

**** NB these tyres are available in ALL capital cities BUT Availability was patchy at times . Nankangs were unavailable 2-3 yr ago for 6 mths on the eastern coast
Nankang and Galaxy are reasonable brands and are being kept in greater numbers now for "Old school applications says Nankang

[Willie]

Mastercraft Avenger GT's still come in 14's

[BasicQ]

Any Group A fans out there? Only one sleeve.

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[46Crab]

Any Group A fans out there? Only one sleeve.

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Is it sold already as I couldn’t find it?

[BasicQ]

Is it sold already as I couldn’t find it?

In Adelaide.


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[Castiron355]

So I should buy my mates brand new Perkins block for 6k?


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[BasicQ]

So I should buy my mates brand new Perkins block for 6k?


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Crazy not to. Apparently a $10,500 savings!


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[Kroozer]

So I should buy my mates brand new Perkins block for 6k?


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Never used Perkins cast Holden V8 block? If not please pass details onto me!

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[Castiron355]

Just buy a little paw. Better block


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[Kroozer]

So is it for sale or nah?

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[BasicQ]

Another example and reminder at least for me anyway, of how times have changed and the price of chrome bumper Holdens have rocketed up. I bought my Monaro in a similar state to the one below but mine was in undercoat ready to block back and top coat with all the interior in place. If it had a motor and gearbox I could have driven it home. There were parts in the boot but it was mostly trim. I paid $2000. The one below asking price is $60,000. I literally could have bought it in its undercoat and no engine and gearbox condition, done nothing but store it for 24 years to see its value go up 2900%. No idea what it’s worth now but it’s certainly happy days for Holden chrome bumper owners. Mucho dinero.

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[swampy]

hi
As with many Holdens its a parts car, rolling shell has nothing !
A body shell that needs all parts and to be chemically dipped , fool who pays the price .