Critical parts NLA list? OB
07-11-2011, 08:11 PM
#1
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Critical parts NLA list? OB
Just wondering what are the critical wear items that are NLA for my 79 OB? I believe timing gears were NLA but now might be available. What other major parts are completely NLA?
07-11-2011, 08:18 PM
#2
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Whoah! That question is huge, as is the list to which it applies.
I run into that word almost everyday in search on parts for #6. I was thinking it's vanity plate will read "NLA 928".
Of the top of my head:
Euro Fog lamp (left)
Euro Driving lamp (left & right)
Early fuel lines, all over the place
I run into that word almost everyday in search on parts for #6. I was thinking it's vanity plate will read "NLA 928".
Of the top of my head:
Euro Fog lamp (left)
Euro Driving lamp (left & right)
Early fuel lines, all over the place
07-11-2011, 08:24 PM
#3
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I should clarify. I mean critical running gear, where used is not an true replacement option. I know fuel lines are NLA but can be fabricated inexpensivly.
07-11-2011, 08:43 PM
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Checkmate ran into some problems identifying vintage trans parts, bearings IIRC.
You could upgrade to a later box.
So alternatives exist to keep it running.
You could upgrade to a later box.
So alternatives exist to keep it running.
07-11-2011, 10:33 PM
#6
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Encouraging.
Any other input?
My thinking is to keep and eye out and buy/stock/store anything critical that I might need in the near and distant future. Just need to know what to look for.
Any other input?
My thinking is to keep and eye out and buy/stock/store anything critical that I might need in the near and distant future. Just need to know what to look for.
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07-12-2011, 08:43 AM
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07-12-2011, 08:53 AM
#10
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Whoah! That question is huge, as is the list to which it applies.
I run into that word almost everyday in search on parts for #6. I was thinking it's vanity plate will read "NLA 928".
Of the top of my head:
Euro Fog lamp (left)
Euro Driving lamp (left & right)
Early fuel lines, all over the place
I run into that word almost everyday in search on parts for #6. I was thinking it's vanity plate will read "NLA 928".
Of the top of my head:
Euro Fog lamp (left)
Euro Driving lamp (left & right)
Early fuel lines, all over the place
07-12-2011, 11:45 AM
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07-12-2011, 12:53 PM
#13
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
I've seen the NLA list but it's everything from center console pieces to fuel lines and might be out dated by now -- as I believe more than a few NLA parts went away and then got made again.
I was looking more for a short list of critical running gear that car will be a paper weight without and can't be worked around. Let's say stuff like a timing belt or a water pump which are of course available. Maybe there isn't any such parts which would be very good news.
I was looking more for a short list of critical running gear that car will be a paper weight without and can't be worked around. Let's say stuff like a timing belt or a water pump which are of course available. Maybe there isn't any such parts which would be very good news.
07-12-2011, 02:17 PM
#14
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There is substitution capability across the model years that helps.
I've got 5 mid-year cars running, four of which are DD's for the family right now.
Its only a matter of time until something breaks or a corner is knocked-off one of them, so we are opportunistically collecting parts that can be used or traded for what we might need.
I've got 5 mid-year cars running, four of which are DD's for the family right now.
Its only a matter of time until something breaks or a corner is knocked-off one of them, so we are opportunistically collecting parts that can be used or traded for what we might need.
07-12-2011, 03:38 PM
#15
Three Wheelin'
Thread Starter
Buying more cars is deff one option.....But I'd need a bigger garage.
OT, There was an old house down the street for sale with a barn in back that has seven garages. The guy has several Porsche's under car covers in there. I really would LOVE that kind of set up. The main house was from 1800's so the stairs, doors, ceiling are all much much too low and narrow and - well - old (Charming is how the agent would phrase it, lol). Guess people were tiny back then. But MAN I would love that barn in my backyard. Then i wouldn't have had to sell the 2nd 1980 928 that I bought in March.
OT, There was an old house down the street for sale with a barn in back that has seven garages. The guy has several Porsche's under car covers in there. I really would LOVE that kind of set up. The main house was from 1800's so the stairs, doors, ceiling are all much much too low and narrow and - well - old (Charming is how the agent would phrase it, lol). Guess people were tiny back then. But MAN I would love that barn in my backyard. Then i wouldn't have had to sell the 2nd 1980 928 that I bought in March.