I met Sandy when I was in Dunedin 1985-87. Among other things I did down there was to get involved with the Speedway (Ocean Beach?) with a bit of a wreck TQ midget car that was loaned to me. I had an engine for it and needed to use some workshop gear to make an exhaust pipe. I was taken to the workshop by one of the other TQ guys. Sandy very generously gave me full run of the shop and I ended up with a very nice pipe on an otherwise POS TQ.
We were at the shop on a Friday night and it seemed to be a bit of a motor head hangout, the place where guys who were into cars would go for a chat - an old style garage with a bit of real dirt on the floor.
Not knowing too much about Sandy I offered him a bottle of scotch by way of payment and there was a bit of an awkward moment before he graciously declined. I was so embarrassed afterward when told why.
All I can remember of the guy who introduced us - his name was "Jim" and he also ran a TQ and worked at Dennistons engineering supplies.
However if you were to enquire with the local speedway club, that might get you some pointers.
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
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