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claws
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:06 am
Posts: 210
Car(s): PR90, PR91, Teardrop Bellett Sedan, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, 1975 HJ Belmont Ute,Yamaha YB100
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Time to fess up that I,m the proud owner of the GT from the farm of Simmys dad, Darryl. It,s been a long time coming and I had all but given up on getting a GT with the prices they are getting. Thanks firstly to Darryl for his generosity on the day, not only for keeping everything in my budget, but he went to a lot of effort to find every part he could for the GT, helped get the GT on the trailer with the tractor and stopped to have a chat during coffee breaks. Also thanks to Oz Toffa who pretty well organized everything from start to finish. In all a very special day getting my own GT but also the complete package experience, a day at the farm I will never forget. Anyway I am looking forward to pulling down the GT and starting the rebuild. It,s not going to be at the pace of Rollie, it's going to be a 2 to 3 year job but look forward to sharing the photos with you all. Will put some photos up in the next week 
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claws
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:06 am
Posts: 210
Car(s): PR90, PR91, Teardrop Bellett Sedan, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, 1975 HJ Belmont Ute,Yamaha YB100
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Can't believe I forgot to say but the cars name is now "Darryl"
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mrflibbles
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 am
Posts: 1136
Location: Adelaide Hills
Car(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzu
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congrats on the purchase! Looking forward to seeing darryl evolve!
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm
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Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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good on ya ...another one saved ..will that belong to the south aussie clan now send us some before shots regards davo
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
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Are the fun begins  good to see Darryl has a future enjoy the good times and the bad it's all worth it  i think 
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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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Must be Greg, you keep going back!
And good work 'Claws', I love to see 'em come out of the paddock and get the care they deserve. Good name - and for the same reason 'Doris' has hers.
Please show us more.
Cheers, Matt.
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am
Posts: 1266
Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Careful Boys, Darryl and Doris might together sometime in the future!!! 
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am
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Location: Western Victoria
Car(s): Bellett GT, Bellett Sedan, Prince Skyline GT, Porsche tractor, Lanz Bulldog, 996 Carrera 4,Prince Miler,
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Would the offspring be a "Bellettett" ???????
KB
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claws
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:06 am
Posts: 210
Car(s): PR90, PR91, Teardrop Bellett Sedan, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, 1975 HJ Belmont Ute,Yamaha YB100
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Pre resto photos of Darryl
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claws
Joined: Sun Mar 07, 2010 8:06 am
Posts: 210
Car(s): PR90, PR91, Teardrop Bellett Sedan, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, 1975 HJ Belmont Ute,Yamaha YB100
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More photos
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| Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:07 am |
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
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you have a few days work unpicking them sills other than that the lower rear quarters look reasonably clean  hopefully not to many nasty bits to unvail Best of luck remember it will all be worth it one day,
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mrflibbles
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 am
Posts: 1136
Location: Adelaide Hills
Car(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzu
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doesnt look too bad at all, sure theres some bits to fix but i think its a good one! i recognize that driveway too!
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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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tip trip scrap it
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PR95
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2009 11:52 am
Posts: 843
Location: Sunshine Coast QLD
Car(s): PR95 PR20 WASP SWB NH Pajero Superchrged NT Pajero BF SR6 Falcon
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Looks ok, nice and clean around the tower, shame rear window is gone,lot of work but will be worth it. Good luck and keep us posted'
Regards Geoff
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm
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Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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great stuff orphanage would love that one ......sorry greg .... whats the little blue car behind is what about some shots etc cheers davo ..all the best with the gt
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mrflibbles
Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 am
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Location: Adelaide Hills
Car(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzu
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the shortened blue car is oz toffas to explain!
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pa_man
Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:52 am
Posts: 685
Car(s): 67 Bellett Auto Sedan, 65 Wasp, 73 Chev Luv, 1/2 A Chev Luv, VX Commodore
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It's a compact!!
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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am
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Location: Adelaide north near the hills.
Car(s): Roman Red 1965 Sedan, Mint 67 Sedan Auto, 1967 GT , 1.5x 1967 sedans, 1968 Deluxe Sedan, 1965 Wasp Ute (Resto project)
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yeah it sure is a compact..
compacted by a drunk driver who was stopped pretty hard by the rear end of prestine Blue 671/2 Auto Sedan.
he drove off but the car was a write off. i got it for parts as i had only done 80K miles.
the rear(what was left) has been cut so she finishes at the back doors. uses a milk bottle as a fuel tank...
would make a great dune buggy
OZ
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Simmy
Joined: Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:40 pm
Posts: 81
Location: ferntree gully victoria
Car(s): Had 1965 1500 and grew up with GT 1600 +1800's
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Gday I'm so glad you are going to rebuild my dads car. I am thrilled you have named him Darryl!! Thanks! I am looking forward to seeing the final result as I'm sure you are! I will keep my dad updated on progress as i see it unveil on here Thanks again Simmy (Simone)
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pa_man
Joined: Sat Oct 10, 2009 7:52 am
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Car(s): 67 Bellett Auto Sedan, 65 Wasp, 73 Chev Luv, 1/2 A Chev Luv, VX Commodore
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We are all looking forward to the finished product. We had a great time on the trip and as claws said your dad was so generous and so helpful. It's always great to make a new friend in the Bellett community and chat around a cuppa. So my personal thanks to Darryl as well! Josh Buy the way we did make another friend (below) 
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