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Queenslanders are on the road again
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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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G'day my Bellett family It's road tripin' time again and the Queensland crew are on their way south, albeit in dribs and drabs this time. My plan for this year was to drive the Dubbo Wasp down (it was actually my nominated vehicle for the Nats) but circumstances with work/family/funds and Donkey miss behaving have resulted in the Wasp staying home and Donkey hitting the road again for another year. The only problem with that is, Ol Yella isn't coming and Donkey knows it. So it hasn't all been plain sailing this year so far. It all started last month when his alternator blew up, then 2 weeks ago his carby packed it in, as did the replacement one I put on and considering he is my only means of transport it then meant I had to pinch the carby off of the Wasp to get him going again, hence no Wasp again this year. Added to these couple of issues there is also the re-occurring 3rd exhaust valve issue he's had for 12 months and the split radiator I still haven't bothered to fix But we are on the road now and the hiccups and bumps are still popping up on the road........ a tyre blow out, fuel pump leaking, water pump starting to growl, the air conditioner and electric windows don't work But as every one knows, there are always some last minute Saturday morning checks that must be done before heading off on a 4000 mile roadtrip. Oil - CheckWater - CheckPull half the head apart and grind down the top of the exhaust valve to get some tappet adjustment again - Attachment:
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All good now........ Chuck the swag on top n let's hit the road Attachment:
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_________________ 1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT RUST isn't a crime www.gartdesign.com.au
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Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:06 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 drove day one solo but met up with Gt Orphange n Leadfoot Lizzie at Uralla on Sunday morning. Bella then jumped in with me in Donkey and we continued our journey south. Attachment:
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We headed inland a little just before we hit Tamworth as the weather has been a little too wet, cold and uncomfortable for sleeping roadside in swags. Our first night together was spent just south of Molong. A great night in great company heading to what will be without a doubt another GREAT weekend Attachment:
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_________________ 1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT RUST isn't a crime www.gartdesign.com.au
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Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:27 pm |
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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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Great to see the Road trip photo's! Passenger looks to be a bit short on conversation Josh
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:51 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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Molong already! Not mucking around. Sorry to hear about the dramas, but good things are all working now. Its gunna be great seeing you all real soon. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:43 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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Safe travels Sticky!!
Neil
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:07 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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Thanks guys Yeah Matty we have cracked the whip a little this trip but still plenty of back roads. Staying a few days with the Grice's were I am sorting out some 12 month overdue radiator repairs and a pair of new tyres on the rear, been running on uneven tyre sizes since my blow out near Cowra. See everyone really soon
_________________ 1xB+1xE+2xL+1xE+2xT=BELLETT RUST isn't a crime www.gartdesign.com.au
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Tue Oct 16, 2018 10:31 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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I found a couple more Queenslanders heading south too. Attachment:
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Excitement building fast! Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:04 pm |
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GerryBellettGT
Joined: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:30 am Posts: 405
Car(s): Bellett GT,
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Always look forward to reading your adventures Geoff,your a natural combining words and photo's ,love the dog,I think isuzu has a dog as an emblem somewhere,have a great time,catch up soon,O! and tell Dave from Gladstone make sure he has that Kangaroo detector switched on Gerry
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Sat Oct 20, 2018 11:37 pm |
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CQGT
Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 10:04 am Posts: 386 Location: Boyne Island.Gladstone. Queenland
Car(s): '70 PR91,'69 PR20 x 2,'66 PR20,'65? KR20's x 2,'66 ? PR90,2012 d22 STR Navarra.
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Hi Gerry. The Kangaroo caller is brother Joe's attention grabber. Had everyone at our table entertained. He had to fine tune it a bit longer than usual. Enjoyed the Nationals. Dave.
_________________ CQGT. I'm the Dave with the convertible.
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