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toomanybelletts
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:23 am
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Once upon a time ( 30 yrs ago !! ) I bought a Wasp . I'd never seen one before . It was one of 2 in Tyabb
then they moved to Stawell ( & one disappeared ) I picked it up & stored it at work = when I left there it was stored in my backyard . Many years later Vanita wanted to plant a garden in yhe tub - it was full of old leaves/mulch . Something had to be done to it , so into the garage it went . I just wish I had more time to work on it as everything needs attention .
Soi far - cab off - floor replaced
sills replaced
roof off & A pillars replaced
various other rust repairs
in primer awaiting final coat
chassis - stripped & repainted
suspension- " "
tub floor cut out & new one fabricated
currently stripping rust & repairing everything else
I started to try an Elf 2 l;tr motor for size - didn't fit so it's staying original
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toomanybelletts
Joined: Thu Nov 06, 2008 4:23 am
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The basic idea is to have the only original looking Wasp - it was going to be a "hotty " but Brett Lizzy Oka & others have done that . After painting it ( who knows when ) the next big expense is a rebuilt motor - any
volunteers to push me ??
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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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Be Great to see another Styleside back on the road!  With only 49 imported reckon original is the way to go BUT as always its what ever makes you happy!! Josh
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
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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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Now that is major work! I too am glad you are going the originality road, it will be good to see a fine example with there being so few. Modifieds are all good too, and I well understand the desire to gear them up a bit. They do excersize your patience.
It will be good to see her develop, thanks for showing us.
Cheers, Matt.
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PR91
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Modified Wasp...... That's putting it mildly. 
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toomanybelletts
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Happy new year - I took a bit of time off & spent it in the garage . Tub is now rubbed back , rust repaired in taillight panel , 4litres of bog ( most now on the ground ! ) & lots of hitting it ! The main section of new floor
is now welded in - the four bits either side of the wheelarch are yet to be cut to size .
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toomanybelletts
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Next job is the tailgate - I've decided that a new skin is required - & relatively easy to get done . Then I have to find my paint chart - I had it 2 years ago when I got 1 ltr of Wasp Blue & now I can't find it !! I expecy it is safe - somewhere .
I didn't know the tubs were numbered - I found this brass plaque .
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yellowperil
Joined: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:15 am
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Location: Hobart
Car(s): 1970 Bellett, 1968 Bellett, Triumph Stag, 1940 Traction Avant, T Ford 1938 Pontiac plus the usual modern stuff
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TEN OUT OF TEN for courage on that one!!
When you've finished and still feel like another, Farmer can tell you where to find it in Northern Tas.
YP
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dave
Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
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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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I didn't know they were numbered either!
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dave
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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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Wait, which corner has that plaque??
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toomanybelletts
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The front corner LHS
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toomanybelletts
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How long has it been now ? Are yes , that's right - about 40 years . COLOR IS FINALLY BEING APPLIED
AND IT'S NOW IN ONE PIECE !!!
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toomanybelletts
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I don't know if the "wasp blue " is correct , but this is how it's going to be .
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Stickman
Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2009 11:29 pm
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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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Oh wow that is looking fantastic 
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Glenn
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toomanybelletts wrote: I don't know if the "wasp blue " is correct , but this is how it's going to be . Looking great Craig. I remember it sitting in your back yard.... big change. If I can help out at any time, just yell....... or ring. I'm really interested to know why the Elf motor won't fit. glenn
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Farmer
Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
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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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That is one nice job mate, you are going to have a great result. Stylesides are so rare, and so cool. Nationals 2018??  Matt.
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toomanybelletts
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Hello all ! I have had a productive couple of weeks in my garage . I always get a good feeling when the end is in sight . The wasp is painted , engine & gearbox is in , wiring going in now , grill & rims sandblasted & painted , dashboard cover stolen from wrecked rally car & lots of cleaning , polishing & painting . The worst & most time consuming job is trying to find things I removed 10-15 years ago .
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toomanybelletts
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Next big expense will be interior . Bench seat , door panels etc . I had to get a new hand brake cable made - this one was seized . Thank ( insert your prefered deity here ) there are people who do that sort of thing in Melb . Two handbrake cables for Gemini & one for wasp - good value at $300.00 the lot & pick up next day . Big rap for Retro spares/Auto cables in Eltham .
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BULLITT
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great job and original bellett ignition keys cheers davo
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redback
Joined: Sun Oct 05, 2008 10:21 pm
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Location: Darwin NT
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Body work is spectacular. Gun barrel straight. Thanks for the photos of your project. 
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