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Alistairs 1970 Bellett 1500
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Yep, will be a lot better as metal, wont do the classic bellett snap in the middle hopefully! For note, I am also having the rear body vents cast in metal as well + polished as getting the plastic chromed is just becoming a nightmare.
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:37 am |
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hudson
Joined: Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:51 am Posts: 93
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Wow, that's tres cool
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:29 am |
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2ldohc
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pm Posts: 603 Location: Adelaide, Australia
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince Skyline
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What a bloody good idea!
As JT said, I'd never even thought of doing that either. I just keep hunting around for metal ones that haven't pitted or plastic ones that haven't snapped!
Yet again, great work Alistair!
Cheers, R.
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Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:19 pm |
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:19 am |
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2ldohc
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pm Posts: 603 Location: Adelaide, Australia
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince Skyline
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That is one HELL of a score! There are a lot of bits in there that people would kill for... well, think nasty thoughts anyway Well done dude, you won't be wanting for spares for awhile Did the guy used to own a few or race or just a collector? He must have had a good story (or two) in regard to such a stash! Cheers, Ross.
_________________1966 Prince Skyline GT-B 1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights) 1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady 1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car 1972 S30 Datsun 240Z For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:12 am |
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65bellett
Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:31 am Posts: 234 Location: Melbourne, Australia
Car(s): 65 and 66 sedan
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Well mate it does not seem to have taken long. For some reason when ever you buy a Bellett you always find some one who has a huge collection of stuff and they end up helping you start your collection . Next you will start sneaking stuff in and hiding it from your loved ones. Don't panic, just relax and let it happen. Looks like you got a great collection of stuff there. Did you get a full set of the hubcaps?
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 10:13 am |
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Yep a full set of the hubcaps shown so they will definatley be making their way onto the car this weekend!
The guy was a real hoarder and bought every piece he could when he had a bellett. Ive got a lot of bits from 68's as well, will try and compile a list and better pictures for those that may need parts.
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Thu Feb 12, 2009 6:28 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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DELUXE HUBCAPS RULE!!
I got 3 with a stash of stuff (yeah, three) and had to get two more (one for the car, one backup) from Dik in Holland.
Of course, my GT is not a Deluxe, so they're 'wrong' but that's fine... coz so is the engine and gearbox...
And while a set of Deluxe hubcaps is hard to find... GT hubcaps are just impossible...
What a killer stash... good to have a spare pair of tail lights in case some numbskull punts up your arse at the traffic lights.
Legendary work!
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Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:31 am |
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bellett65
Joined: Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:14 am Posts: 157 Location: Cranbourne Victoria
Car(s): Isuzu DMax LSU, Isuzu MUX, 1979 117 Coupe.
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Just take care with the hubcaps. They do tend to come off. Other than that as 65bellett said this is just the begining. you will find stuff all over the place, and a lot will find you.
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 1:44 am |
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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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Hmm. interesting, My GT has the opposite problem, sitting a bit low in rear end with reverse camber, espescially when loaded with kids in the back or full tank. I think this is due to lost tension in the leaf spring cross stabilizer over time, so... Jacked up rear end last night (looks almost as high as yours, Alistair.) in the hope that a bit of reverse tension for a few days might change this. Does this sound plausable, or wishful thinking oh knowlegable one's !! Also 14 inch! Mine are the original 13's. Is this normal to put 14's on. I know it makes a difference in ratio, but what else? Dash similar to my GT, but yours missing dials in the centre (oil pressure, amps and temp) possibly different in the 1500, again excuse my ignorance. Is the wood steering wheel original, as in the GT, again possibly not but deserves to be there, hot! Are the seats original? If so, in good nick. Gotta get My pics up this weekend also.... Dave, looking forward to seeing the RAT!! Enjoy!!!
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:37 am |
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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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Awsome spares dude ! Can such luck begath my way too ??
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:44 am |
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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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Hi guys, for some reason my comment on Alistairs 1500 has ended up under comment on Alistairs spares. Ahh! What the heck, look there for reference to rear suspension. Again, excuse the the imature clumsiness. We'll get there.
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:54 am |
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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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Insane work ,insane dedication and skills, most envious! Who's the chick? She seems into Belletts as well, LOL.
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:09 am |
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Haha the "chick" is my girlfriend. Had to get her helping too if she wants to have any hope of me letting her drive it Tried the hubcaps on today, look nice, but I think will look better with a slight lowering. Hopefully have that sorted tomorrow
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:49 am |
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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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looks really good mate, they always look better lower (unless its a 4x4!) you have done an amazing job on the car!
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 8:03 am |
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BrisBellett
Joined: Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:51 pm Posts: 147 Location: No fixed address - caravaners
Car(s): '65 Wasp w/Florian G161, '66 Hillman Super Minx Wagon(now under daughter's ownership), F350 Super Duty, Jayco Caravan
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Maybe there is a petrol cap amonst all those parts heh????
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Sat Feb 14, 2009 11:48 pm |
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Lol smarty I have a good one just internals are busted. Need to figure a way of fixing it up! Lowered rear a bit today, not quite there yet. Bit more tomorrow me thinks!
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Sun Feb 15, 2009 1:21 am |
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2ldohc
Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pm Posts: 603 Location: Adelaide, Australia
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince Skyline
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Looking good but down a bit more would just finish it off R.
_________________1966 Prince Skyline GT-B 1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights) 1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady 1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car 1972 S30 Datsun 240Z For more info, articles and pictures visit http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
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Sun Feb 15, 2009 10:50 am |
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Alistair
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:26 pm Posts: 66
Car(s): 1970 Isuzu Bellett 1500
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:12 am |
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redback
Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:21 pm Posts: 528 Location: Darwin NT
Car(s): Isuzu Bellett, VG Commodore Ute, Custom Chopper
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Not shaky - just excited dude.
Car has come up fantastic - very smart.
What are you going to do with all your free time now?? (drive it!!)
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Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:14 pm |
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