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1965 Isuzu Wasp - the other Bruce A Ruston car
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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 Just to continue the story of the ex-Bruce Ruston Wasp... sometimes you've gotta put these classics to work... Attachment:
front yard - 07 July - paver removal - 06 - Joseph putting rocks in Wasp.JPG [ 125.97 KiB | Viewed 19257 times ]
...even if the styleside is a little high for some people to reach... Attachment:
front yard - 07 July - paver removal - 08 - Joseph putting rocks in Wasp - with Neil and Dave.JPG [ 109.31 KiB | Viewed 19257 times ]
Had to pull up some pavers in the front yard and also knock down a brick pillar. Smashed it all up, chucked it in the Wasp and the trailer! The stuff in the trailer got moved about 10 metres; the stuff in the Wasp is still in there... in the shed... waiting for a break in the rain (that falls on a weekend as well) so it can be taken to the dump! That's the great thing about the Ruston Wasp. It's original, but it's not afraid to get dirty and carry some stuff!!! I still never drive it in the rain though. Or the heat! Joseph has had a couple of rides in it around the block. He thinks it's cool (I hope... it'll be his problem one day!). _________________My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesomeStreet Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!
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| Mon Jul 15, 2013 1:17 pm |
 
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
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| Mon Jul 15, 2013 9:51 pm |
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GTtoo
Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 am
Posts: 1034
Car(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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Hey Dave, working up a sweat there. Gotta keep that demon looking, red eyed, young Boss happy  I remember helping loading up that Ruston Wasp with a good f#@& tonne of pavers, then followed it around the sunny vales dragging it's arse, but doing it comfortably.....blimy  Yeah, leaks Mr O  . The GT had been sitting idol for about 6 years, but the day I started it to move down to the big smoke, it absolutely bucketed rain. Brad, barley 11 years old was my copilot. It soon started trickling down the windscreen on the passenger side, behind the dash and ended up dripping on the floor pan. Of course one always has CHAMOIS on board  and Brad did the job well slurping it up as it was getting worse. But the jolly Beastie still aquaplaned us 270 kms down the road to the big smoke at 70 mph. Liz followed in the Magna with Jason on board, said it was hard to keep up. Don't you love these crazy numbers   Got it fixed asap with a little extra silicone. B.
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| Mon Jul 15, 2013 11:47 pm |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Unlike your pristine items, old Bruce has.... uhhh, a patina shall we say, that doesn't lend itself well to moisture.
Namely, I don't have the money nor the skills to restore it (plus it's awesome as it is) so I tend to keep it out of harm's way, weather-wise!
A dry car is a happy car!
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| Tue Jul 16, 2013 1:43 pm |
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
Posts: 2612
Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
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Bruce would absolutely love it too, mate. Made for work! Spirit of truck! Shrek is settling into country life. Amazing the difference a fixed-up radiator, new thermostat & oil & filter change make. Ran into town last week, oil light stays off, temp needle stays midfield.  He had a job to do 'cause the Sube is busted (Tracy killed Skippy....), then next day, another load of wood from up the paddock. He's got layers like Shrek, but hes tough like Shrek! Cheers mate, Matt.
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GTtoo
Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 am
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Car(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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Poor skippy........POOR SUBE   !! There is a pic of Shrek fully loaded with firewood rounds, correct me if I'm wrong Matt ? Again, I say........BLIMY B.
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| Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:10 pm |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Put it to more work the other day... Attachment:
front yard - 30 July - Isuzu Wasp with rubble and greenwaste.jpg [ 238.72 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
...with a load of rubble in the tray and a trailer load of greenwaste! _________________My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesomeStreet Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!
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| Tue Aug 06, 2013 2:27 pm |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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A few days later and I've driven a couple of lots of guttering to Ross's house.... Attachment:
front yard - 31 July - Isuzu Wasp with guttering on ladder racks - 02.jpg [ 70.05 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
It's light... but it's long... thank goodness for Bruce's signwriting ladder racks! Attachment:
front yard - 31 July - Isuzu Wasp with guttering on ladder racks - 03.jpg [ 60.53 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
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| Tue Aug 06, 2013 2:32 pm |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Later that same night, I had to carry some nappies... Attachment:
Kurralta Park - Anzac Highway - 31 July - .jpg [ 109.31 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
*sigh* a man's work is never done... (PS - that is 'bellett.boys' Paul in the driver's seat) _________________My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesomeStreet Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!
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| Tue Aug 06, 2013 2:33 pm |
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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Finally... it's been a busy week for Australia's last registered unrestored Wasp... A load of firewood of to my mate's house.... we had too much... he needed some... I had a ute... end of story! Attachment:
front yard - 04 August - Isuzu Wasp with load of fire wood - 02.jpg [ 221.58 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
Man, a good, heavy load always gives it awesome stance! Attachment:
front yard - 04 August - Isuzu Wasp with load of fire wood - 01.jpg [ 229.75 KiB | Viewed 19175 times ]
STANCE! Cheers, Dave _________________My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesomeStreet Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!
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| Tue Aug 06, 2013 2:38 pm |
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Gunna
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Awesome!
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Anthiron
Joined: Wed Mar 05, 2014 6:21 am
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Location: Sunshine Coast QLD
Car(s): 74 Chev Luv, 60 VW Baja Bug, 72 MK1 Escort, 70 MK2 Cortina, 04 Harley Sportster Custom, 79 Yamaha RX125 Tracker,
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Good to see it getting put to use!
Ive moved house using only my LUV and often use it for dump runs and carting gear and parts to swap meets etc. Rain hail or shine it is my go to car. (Actually maybe not hail)
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am
Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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now that's a ute .....
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rusty_dagger
Joined: Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:28 pm
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Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett
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I wonder if I have just purchased the "missing" Wasp. There is a lot of yellow under the black on various panels.
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