 |
|
Page 1 of 1
|
[ 12 posts ] |
|
| Author |
Message |
|
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.
|
So, when you are searching the interweb for parts for your little truck, its amazing what you might find down a rabbit hole! Attachment:
Screenshot_2017-07-25-07-23-33(1).png [ 1.4 MiB | Viewed 20952 times ]
So what have we here? Give me your best guess!  Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Sun Jul 30, 2017 12:34 pm |
|
|
|
BULLITT
Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:03 pm
Posts: 2419
Car(s): 1966 TEARDROP ...MANUAL ...
|
elf and happiness??now at garys ??
|
| Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:08 pm |
|
|
|
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
|
_________________
1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT
RUST isn't a crime
www.gartdesign.com.au
|
| Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:53 pm |
 
|
|
|
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.
|
Ah, you blokes are good! Yep this Lite Elf was made from 1967 to 72. We haven't identified the year yet, but 67 or 68 looks likely. Its powered by a standard 1500 Bellett motor and column 4 speed. It has the spin on oil cap, so that suggests 67. Hmm, its a 1.25 tonner and would have to be heavier than a Bellett. Imagine it fully loaded, like a Bellett with a 1.5 tonne caravan on behind! It would do it easy!  Neither of us have even seen one before, so amazing that this was sitting in Flynns wreckers in Cooma for decades. So close to Bemboka! And you are right Davo, its in Gary's shed!! From his instagram... Attachment:
Screenshot_2017-07-31-07-39-36.png [ 1.04 MiB | Viewed 20935 times ]
Attachment:
Screenshot_2017-07-31-07-40-23.png [ 1.04 MiB | Viewed 20935 times ]
Its all complete, and likely to be a runner!  Cheers, Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:02 pm |
|
|
|
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
|
I only knew what it was as a mate of mine from Malanda near Atherton Tablelands had one exactly like it only Pete's was a 68 style side truck and he reckoned there where a few of them up there still in paddocks at the time.
Sadly Big Pete past in 2010 but his truck is still up there somewhere as a local bought it when his estate was sold off
My old man bought his Nissan Junior of Pete in the early 90's which is when I first saw it, he also had a couple of early 60's Mazda lite trucks too. All probably still up there somewhere
_________________
1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT
RUST isn't a crime
www.gartdesign.com.au
|
| Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:54 am |
|
|
|
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.
|
There you go, there are others! I wonder if the styleside is still about. That would be a cool truck. Gary rang last night and told me the engine number is within 300 of the one in the Bellett he bought new in 1967. As its powered by a standard 5 bearing Bellett motor that places it as a 67 model. it is cleaning up well and is fully complete. Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:36 pm |
|
|
|
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
|
Complete is GOOD 
_________________
1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT
RUST isn't a crime
www.gartdesign.com.au
|
| Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:00 am |
|
|
|
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.
|
So, the Lite Elf has had a bath. Step one. Attachment:
Screenshot_2017-08-03-22-50-20.png [ 887.12 KiB | Viewed 20829 times ]
He has a very familiar motor. Attachment:
Screenshot_2017-08-03-22-49-30.png [ 987.92 KiB | Viewed 20829 times ]
I like this truck. There is a lot of Bellett about it. Cheers, Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:55 pm |
|
|
|
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
|
Can you please grab that little Honda Zed for me next visit Gary?
|
| Tue Aug 15, 2017 9:51 am |
|
|
|
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.
|
degruch wrote: Can you please grab that little Honda Zed for me next visit Gary? There are at least 3 of them there mate. And everything is for sale. Road trip? You would fit 2 on a car trailer! Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Wed Aug 16, 2017 11:40 am |
|
|
|
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
|
Hey guys,
Sorry I've not been on here much; life has been busy!
Glad to see some guys are still on it.
Nice find, Gary and Matt! Is that the same cab as Gary's Elf, but with a lighter/shorter/smaller chassis?
Cheers!
Dave
_________________My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesomeStreet Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!
|
| Sun Aug 27, 2017 12:44 am |
|
|
|
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.
|
Yeah mate, its the same cab style, just narrower. I need to get down there for a visit, he has so many more vehicles since my last visit. Matt.
_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
|
| Mon Aug 28, 2017 1:13 pm |
|
|
|
|
Page 1 of 1
|
[ 12 posts ] |
|
Who is online |
Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 33 guests |
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum
|
|
|
