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1964 Prince Super Miler Restoration
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am Posts: 620 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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Here is a pic. of my 1964 Prince Super Miler which I am currently restoring/preserving in its "working clothes". Specs. - 30 cwt commercial truck/ute (1.5 tonne) 4 cylinder petrol motor,4 speed g/box and Limited Slip Diff.(unusual in that era especially for a commercial vehicle) the diff. is originally orange in colour (as in the Prince Skyline GT ) to signify that it is the LSD version. There were only about 140 of them sold in Australia in the mid 60"s and I know of only 3 survivors (I would love to hear of any others)
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Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:27 am |
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm Posts: 1524 Location: Kallangur, Brisbane QLD
Car(s): 3x1965 PR20(Donkey, Jenny n Bundy) 1 1969 PR20(Percy) 2 1968 PR20(Eugine n GT Donor) 1 1968 PR91 GT, 1 1965 Wasp
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Now that is a sweet little truck. Very similar to my old mans 69' Nissan Junior 2 tonner. I luv to see these little trucks still breathing life into the comercial vehicle world. Best of luck finding more of them or info on.
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Fri Jun 26, 2009 2:48 am |
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toomanybelletts
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:23 am Posts: 83 Location: Kilsyth , Melbourne
Car(s): see user name
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Looking good ! Have you tried contacting the Prince Skyline GT Register ? I know they have Gloria's etc as well as Skylines . The main contact is Mr Noel Sinclair 0438 511 652 - Craig
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 10:09 am |
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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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Nice job on a very rare little truck, mate. About 140 sold, well I believe there were only 122 Wasps sold, so it makes sense there are more about. In fact, a mate was fishing for spares a few months ago at a wreckers, and he said they had some unusual trucks, including a prince. Next time I see him (soon) I'll get some details. I've been wanting an excuse to go for a drive & have a wander through. Thanks for sharing. Matt.
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Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:20 pm |
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am Posts: 620 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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Craig - Thanks for the info. but I am a memeber of the Prince Register and I know Noel. Prince commercial vehicles are thin on the ground but I believe that there must still be a few in whatever condition laying under trees.I would like a Prince Clipper (cab over engine) but I have never seen one. Matt - Thanks for the interest and I would appreciate anything that you might be able to turn up.I am short of a front bumper and 4 hub caps.. Kerry
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Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:43 am |
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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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Hello again, Kerry. I've spoken to my mate, Gary, who put me onto the wrecker. I gave him a call and he said he has got a Prince. Its only about 100 k's away, so I'll go for a drive, probably tuesday and see what I can find. Watch this space..... Matt.
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Sun Jul 05, 2009 12:37 pm |
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am Posts: 620 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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Thanks for the effort, I am really interested in what you might turn up.Can't wait! KB
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Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:05 am |
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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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See, you never know what you might turn up 'till you post it on Bellett net. Nice day for a drive & a wander 'round a wrecking yard, & what turns up? 1 Super Clipper cabover - and it's a tub back O.K., it's a little pummelled, but it's mostly there - glass, badges, seat frame, motor, gearbox, diff - even the factory toolbox, mounted under the tray. All I noticed missing was the speedo, driver's headlight ring, the wheels (6 stud), and both front stub axles (oxyed-off for a trailer). It's a beam axle, though, and the steering gear is intact, so should be able to be substituted. It's a column manual with the shifter on the right-hand side of the wheel! Driver's door shuts o.k., but passenger one doesn't quite - lower hinge must be pushed back slightly. The only rust I found is around that hinge. Floors sound, even the tub (what I could see - lotsa junk). Some photos - more to follow in next post.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:02 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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Here are some detail photos. The guy (Ken) says he doesnt want to sell it - for money, but he would swap it away for "something interesting". It seems he doesn't want to reduce the size of "his collection" of interesting stuff. The prince is in his truck wrecking yard in town, his "collection" is on his farm, and would run into many hundreds of items - from stationry engines to tractors to trucks to Katos - even a scraper and train carriages mounted on prime movers! From the road I estimate 10 to 15 acres worth! He may be a little eccentric So I ask him "what would you like?" He says "just get him to let me know what he's got that he'd be happy to swap & I'll think about it. I'm looking for more stationry engines, but tractors, anything"."I don't love it" (the prince). Not particularly into Japanese, I don't think. Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Jul 07, 2009 12:37 pm |
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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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Wow... That is in bad shape but still saveable and what a cool thing to have!
Guaranteed no one else would have one at a Prince club meet!
Thanks for sharing the pics.
Cheers, Ross.
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Thu Aug 06, 2009 2:09 pm |
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degruch
Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:50 am Posts: 774
Car(s): Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Ford Fiesta, Bond Equipe 2-Litre GT, Mazda R360 Coupe, Nissan CSP-311 Silvia. PAST: Bellett 1600GT
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KJB, I guess you know of the car (and the article?) in the old Japanese Restorer magazine? I believe it went back to Japan. If you'd like a copy of the article I'd be happy to scan it.
Cool Clipper too...a little hard to quantify 'interesting' for a deal though!
Cheers, Duane
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Mon Jan 04, 2010 1:27 pm |
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am Posts: 620 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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Duane, I did organise something interesting and the Super Clipper is now in my "collection". Also have added a 1964 Toyota (Toyopet) 25 truck. (approx. 1 tonne,4 cylinder,c/over engine )- forunner to the Dyna. And recently a 1964 Toyota 700 (Publica) sedan (2 door ,4 seats,700cc, aircooled,2 cylinder ,2 speed Toyoglide).Hopefully arriving late January.
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Tue Jan 05, 2010 5:42 am |
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degruch
Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:50 am Posts: 774
Car(s): Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Ford Fiesta, Bond Equipe 2-Litre GT, Mazda R360 Coupe, Nissan CSP-311 Silvia. PAST: Bellett 1600GT
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Wow, congrats! That's a great collection. I have a Toyopet 25 brochure around somewhere. There is also a complete (and reasonable looking) UP10 in a wrecking yard North of Adelaide too...a real shame it's there, as the owner's mad (he runs a wrecking yard, oxymoron really) and sure to want a fortune for it. However, if you need any parts, he may be a good source.
Make sure you join the Toyota 700 and 800 Sport group on Yahoo Groups, the guys there dig up plenty of repro and NOS parts, plus are a fantastic source of advice. I trawl there too.
Cheers, Duane
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Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:44 am |
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KJB
Joined: Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:05 am Posts: 620 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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Duane, You are an "eagle eye" too! Would love to see the Toyota 25 brochure. Thats what I was after and ended up with the real deal. KB
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Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:06 am |
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degruch
Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:50 am Posts: 774
Car(s): Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Ford Fiesta, Bond Equipe 2-Litre GT, Mazda R360 Coupe, Nissan CSP-311 Silvia. PAST: Bellett 1600GT
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No probs KB, drop me a line at ddegruchy@picknowl.com.au if you like, I will scan the brochure and email it back to you. I wish my brochures would turn into the real deal, although parking might be an issue.
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Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:19 am |
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gt orphanage
Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am Posts: 1816
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nissan junior is for sale on grays online.
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