The "Tire Rack" . Where are they located? Mike O Connor was asking $45.00
per tire plus shipping( I think he said $40.00 for the 4). As the cars are
considered antique by the customs folks any part is not subject to duty.
Your S600 looks great. I recall them sitting on a Fina gas staion lot in
london for sale when new.A long time ago. mike
>From: Colin Kennedy Reply-To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
>To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Canadian members?
>Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2006 04:20:41 -0800 (PST)
>Hi Mike,
> I am going to pick the car up on Sunday, so I will be able to assess it
>better when it is in my garage.
> The tire rack sells 10 inch Kumho's for $29 US each, but I am sure it
>would much more with duty and shipping. So long as I can get the tire that
>is on it to hold air long enough to put it on the trailer, I can wait until
>spring to find some.
> I have delt with Mike O'Conner in the past for my S600 parts, he seems
>to be a very reasonable guy.
> Here is a picture of 2 of my S600,s, one is drivable, the other is in
>restoration (20 years and counting)
> Cheers,
> Colin
>michael morris wrote:
> Colin:
> Good luck with your new car. It is my understanding from Honda Canada
>these cars were never sold new in this country. Mine came from California.
>When I tried to get parts Honda Canada said they have no parts available. I
>was able to get the last oil filter (using the part number)from their
>warehouse in BC.Some ignition parts are the same as motor cycle and can be
>got thru bike dealers. The best source for parts I have found is Mike
>O'Connor in Statesville North
Carolina---tmoc1990@...
-- a good guy.
> Funny about the floors. When I asked Mike about these cars before i
>bought mine he said" there are 2 things you wont find. Rusty trunk lids.
>They are plastic and rusty floors" He didn't know what Honda made them
>from.
>At that point he had handled over 100 cars .
> I took a bunch of photos but sent them to the insurance company. I
>have
>no way to send photos over the net anyway. Sorry. I had my car out
>yesterday
>for a run around town. Don't you love the weather.My car has over 100,000
>miles on it now. As far as I know the head is the only thing that has been
>replaced .It makes strange noises but runs like a champ. I need to replace
>the tires soon. The little beggars don't last long. Mine went only about
>12000 miles and I can't find a tire dealer in London who can get me new
>ones. They all say they are NLA. O'Connor has them so I guess thats where
>I'll shop. I have both a shop and parts books. mike morris London
> >From: Colin Kennedy >Reply-To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> >To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: RE: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Canadian members?
> >Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:40:06 -0800 (PST)
> > Hi Mike,
> > Well, I did it, I purchased the little N600. It is actually a 1971
> >(prod. 10/70)
> > VIN number ANXXX-XXX-XXXX. It has only 33,000 miles, original paint
> >(whats left of it)
> > and although I thought the engine was seized, it in fact rotates
> >smoothly with a wrench ont the crank pulley bolt. This one will not be a
> >perfect car when I am done with it, I will save the good body job for a
> >qualified body shop down the road. Rear seat and ignition switch are
> >missing, but that is it.
> > Outer rockers are rough, but all other rust is minor and mostly only
> >surface, the floors are PERFECT! except for one hole in the drivers
>floor,
> >about 2 inches in diameter.
> > It is an original Ontario car, the previous owner purchased it used in
> >1974 from Race Motors in Lindsay, Ontario.
> > Do you have any pictures of your N600?
> > You can email me at my home address:
amy.kennedy@...
> > Cheers,
> > Colin
> >michael morris wrote:
> > Thanks Colin. My 71 AN600 is my summer city beater. Starts, stops
> >and
> >runs quite reliably. Not very pretty but it gets the job done. Now over
> >100,000 miles it keeps on ticking. Amazing. mike
> > >From: "honda600lover" > >Reply-To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > >To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > >Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Re: Canadian members?
> > >Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2006 16:57:28 -0000
> > >Hi Mike,
> > >I am Cobourg Ontario, just to the east of Toronto, and am actually on
> > >my way out the door to see a 1970 AN600 sedan, condition is rough,
> > >but I believe restoratble. This will be my first air cooled Honda,
> > >but I also currently own 3 S600's and a 1976 Civic CVCC.
> > >I will let you know if I end up pirchasing it.
> > >Cheers,
> > >Colin
> > >--- In
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
, "Steven Michelsen"
> > > wrote:
> > > > Look at this, then add your name...
http://www.frappr.com/hondaszn360600carowners
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: mike morris
> > > > To:
2cylinderhondas@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 10:24 AM
> > > > Subject: [2cylinderhondas] Canadian members?
> > > > Hi
> > > > I live in London Ontario Canada. I have and drive a 1971 AN600
> > > > sedan. Are there any other members of this group in the south
> > >western
> > > > Ontario area? mike morris