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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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Another one saved.......Not by me!! Josh
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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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That looks like the one Dave C saw on one of his drives with the wire wheels????? GREAT ANOTHER SAVE FROM THE METAL RECYCLERS
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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the car from mount gambier the electrical shop car ??? correct ???
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Sun Feb 09, 2014 4:26 am |
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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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Right on both counts except its Murray Bridge
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Sun Feb 09, 2014 5:42 am |
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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good one did he actually come to birdwood ?? when I spoke to him said he would get there next thing I know you have it on the trailer ...noice ...roman red ???
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Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:51 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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I dont think Dave the owner made it to birdwood, unfortunately He became sick and has had to close his business down where the car was stored. His partner made contact with me and i started passing the word that it was for sale around. I had a look at the car this arvo after it made the treck to its new home, unfortunately it is not as good as it was last time i saw it, but still a good little car. im glad its stayed here in South Australia.
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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well done its a saved one .someone will fall in love with it cheers davo .........
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Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:08 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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Looks great - more pics please. Love the wheels - top of the range pricewise 'back then" , a headache to own (cleaning, keeping them running true etc. ) but were never outdone for looks! KB
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Sun Feb 09, 2014 10:45 pm |
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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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I'm with Kerry on the wheels..... I LOVE 'EM I searched for ages to try and get a set of wires but could never find any the right PCD or offset The spokes can sometimes need re-tensioning and tweeking to keep them true but I reckon they're worth the effort...... but should the new owner ever want to part with them Great save in South Aust!
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Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:09 am |
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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yes I came across this car some 12 mths ago it had a picture of the bellett in a carpark with a mk2 zephyr in the background and had the electrical place sign written on the wall next to it.... one call ....and spoke to the wife ...amazing what is out there ...wonder whats next ??? ///cheers davo
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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am Posts: 1157 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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Roman has received more than his fair share of knocks and bumps while parked in the workshop storage which was disappointing! but he has had interior re-trim approx 20 years ago and it was a good job so its still looking good, but the front dash has not fared so well. Cracked and lifted quite badly. engine bay is Very Original and quite tidy for its age. I do plan to tidy it up some more. Both of the earth straps to the bonnet are broken! Small amount of rust in both rear quarters. Have a full length exhaust to replace the non-muffler on it at the moment. Full straight thru note was nice but too attractive for the boys in Blue. Engine idle was smooth and steady. Brakes have all been done and the pedal felt firm and high but i will be removing wheels to check. Not sure if wire wheels will stay, and i have noted your dib's interest Sticky! Shocks have been replaced, but with Gabriel's??? Pedders Comfort Gas will go in once they soften up (it wont be very long) May take him to All Jap Day if can sort things out before then. More photos to come.
OZ
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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am Posts: 1157 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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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am Posts: 1157 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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Thats it for now !
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Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:33 am |
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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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OOoo how exciting!
Yeah I remember seeing that same photo that BULLITT saw; think the pic was taken by Mr Flibbles, yeah?
That was the only time I'd seen/heard/whatever anything about that car; nice to see it's entered the fold.
The interior is very, very nice. I wish it was column shift; I would have given my right nut for it!
The wires... well, I don't like wire wheels at all, so if it was mine, they'd be Stickys!
Nice find Oz!!!
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Mon Feb 10, 2014 11:44 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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The photo was taken by one of the colt guys? Dave from qld chased them down on the phone, and i went and looked at the car at his workshop! sadly the storage in the workshop seems to have added some character lines to it, but overall i think its still a good car and has found another loving home!
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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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Wow ISUZU fuses - originals.......
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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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Beautiful - cars like this ,in this condition , really are rare. KB
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Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:25 pm |
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BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
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they are rare Kerry ..look at Bathurst from out of no where and the the puppy brown teardrop from 6 mths or so ago with something like 8000 miles on it they are about cheers davo
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oz_toffa
Joined: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:16 am Posts: 1157 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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she is on the way to All Japan Day in SA this year. quite a bit of time spent on her to get some gear sorted. new sway bar rubbers fitted (what a bitch of job) rear shockers were done but fronts stuffed, so they have been done too brakes all around were sorted by previous owner, so nothing needed there! exhaust came down from the manifold and stopped under the middle of the car. there was some new piping that came with the car and i harassed the local Sprint Autoparts for 2 new hot dog mufflers and now the exhaust is fitted and running well. sounded super with just one muffler but i reckon the attention would not be worth the hassle...... first drive on stuffed front shocks was interesting, but the motor and gearbox etc sounded good. hope to check fluid of Diff and Gearbox before sunday drive. quite please overall as when you buy a car that you cant test drive, quite a few things are up in the air as far as noises, synchro in the box, wheel bearings etc ect. and the wire wheels are off as one has a few wires missing??? reckon they are waiting for the Stickman will post some more photos soon
OZ
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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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A great find this one, how are the shockie towers, any rust?
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