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G'day,

My '83 MR30 Hatch has just failed rego due to rust in the front lower guards behind the wheel arches. I suspect that these guards will be rare as due to them rusting in this area but does any one know of a source. The only local wrecker that has R30 parts doesn't have a good rhs guard which is my worst.

I'm on the NSW Central Coast but any suggestions will help.

Thanks

Wardie

2 complete R30's went on ebay last week for under $300 each... so keep an eye out there

there are a few in vic... but postage would be a killer

i can retrieve some for you if your desperate

Thanks MAG86, I may take you up on that.

Wardie

Hi Mate,

Give me a call and maybe we can work something out.

Tried to call both the numbers I have for you but can't get through.

Cheers, Dennis

G'Day Dennis, Sorry about not getting back to you, I actually forgot I had posted this. Both phones are off for now, we got slammed by the ATO due to some unpaid taxes left over from my wife's hair salon (NEVER trust a business partner!!) so things have been a bit tight.

I'll try to give you a call from work in the next day or two.

Wardie

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