We’re (Leslie and I) gonna be in Aussie-land in April. Visiting my
son who lives in Sydney. Probably have two weeks. Looking at a
couple of guide books, but there’s nothing like hearing from the
natives and those who travel there a lot as to things to do and
places to go. Auto shops, museums, race tracks . . . the usual
tourist stuff.
Thanks for any and all advice. And Paul, apologies in advance. I
don’t think I can leave the puns in Calif. LOL
jd AKA
John Dinkel
Visit the famous 300 foot diameter radio telescope in Parkes NSW.
Nice drive through the blue mountains. It was pivotal in the moon
landing.
Tell the chief engineer you are rotor head. He is building a rotary
powered experimental airplane. If my memory serves me well I think
his name is Erik Lensson. If he likes you and he feels like it there
is a remote chance he will give you a private tour of the receivers
and dish controls. Google the dish to find out what it is all about.
Don't forget to buy the US version of the famous Dish movie on DVD.
It is located on Neal Ungar's farm who has built a rotary powered
airplane. He might give you a ride.
Erik and Neal, John Dinkel here wrote several famous books on the
Mazda Wankel.
I'll ask Neal if he is interested in meeting you.
Neal, John is just OK but his wife is a real sweet heart :)
From there drive over to New Castle on the east coast. Real nice
town.
Paul Lamar
John, check Japanese Nostalgic Car posts. You want to find Gypsy. He
has been restoring a 1973 RX3 that he just got back on the road.
Very nicely done with white paint and charcoal painted Watannabe
wheels. He will know of some show and shines and seems to know a
bunch of other rotor heads that talk and swap parts.
Dale Davies
Thanks for the OZ info. Everything appreciated. If anyone knows of
any auto racing events during that time period, I would be
interested. I won’t be there in time for the F1 event. Are there
any V8 Supercar races during that time period? Even local club
events would be of interest.
Re Gypsy. I found him on the Japanese Nostalgic Car website. But
registering for the site is more complicated than working a Rubik’s
cube blindfolded. Can anyone explain the following? A picture is
attached. Thanks. jd
No attachment. What are you using for email John?
Paul Lamar
Paul,
The email you responded to is correct. Until today I was not able to
use the Cox server for outgoing mail because of an issue Cox had here in
the OC. They got it resolved today. It took them two months!.
Not sure why you didn’t get the attachment. Try this one. It’s a photo.
jd
It was a tiff. my email program ignores tiff's.
Please convert them to industry standard jpg's.
Paul Lamar
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