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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 like where this ones heading rob, love seeing it come together bit by bit! The wheels look great, even more so once cleaned up! shame those nuts didnt fit properly.
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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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Its a nice feeling when you first head out on the street Good work, mate! Should handle real nice at that height. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Thu Dec 03, 2009 12:36 pm |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Well Christmas is nearly upon us. Sadly I wasn't able to get the wheels and tyres finished before Christmas so the update will have to wait until the New Year. It's looking pretty good so far.
I would like to thank all those people who have given me help and support with the project so far. I am looking forward to 2010 being the year of the Bellett, getting the car driving and on the road and then Coonabaraban for the Nationals (anyone know a date yet?)
Again Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
Cheers Rob
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Thu Dec 24, 2009 12:54 am |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Hey hey, an update before the new year. Though they arent on the car yet, need hub rings to keep them centred properly and I'm waiting for the signwriter lady to make me some stickers for the centre caps - here are the wheels in alll their painted and polished glory. Damned hard work. Many thanks to Paul for his time getting the tyres and doing multiple on and offs during the cleaning process. Just got to work out what colour to paint the car now Cheers Rob
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Tue Dec 29, 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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V nice, mate! Yeah though, lots of grooves - but perseverence pays! Could I suggest a COLOUR - as in not white or silver or light grey. Modern small cars have some good bright colours. And there is a great deep burgundy-purple on some H.S.V.s. Personally, I wouldn't be tempted by lime or orange - I remember some in the '70s and they just looked wrong! Looking forward to seeing what ypu pick - keep the updates coming. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:21 pm |
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Barney
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:16 am Posts: 74 Location: New Zealand
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett
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With that height and these wheels I think this will be my favourite looking bellett on the site! Very nice work
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Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:46 pm |
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BELLQLD
Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:22 am Posts: 240 Location: gold coast
Car(s): 67 BELLETT SEDAN. 66 AUTO SEDAN PARTS CAR.HAD GT NOW AT ORPHANAGE
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nise work rob a project which is getting there day by day ...or should i say hour by hour keep up the good work regards dave in qlod
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Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:23 pm |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Well here she is ready to roll. Wheels look awesome as does the ride height. Will need to wait a little bit longer until I've moved house, then off for a good drive to shake the bugs out. Thanks for all the positive comments, they make it worth all the time and effort. Cheers Rob
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:18 pm |
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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 like it! (possibly a little too much!)
_________________ I am "that" Florian guy. never buy a car you cant push.
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:27 pm |
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GTtoo
Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 am Posts: 1034
Car(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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Yeah, absolutley.....that is a mass horn look, Rob gotta appreciate it in the flesh one day, bring it to all Jap dude !! B.
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Thu Jan 07, 2010 1:45 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 like. Wheels are choice! But whats the story with the red one? Parts donor, or better? You make me curious with little peek! Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:11 am |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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The Red One ... I shall leave for the owner to comment.
Waiting for the weather here to cool down a bit. Got a few things I'd like to get on with so need the temperature to go down a little.
Until later Rob
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Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:24 pm |
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Barney
Joined: Wed Oct 08, 2008 12:16 am Posts: 74 Location: New Zealand
Car(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett
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Cool plate too
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Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:58 am |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Here she is in all her lowered glory.
Cheers Rob
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Sun Jan 17, 2010 9:35 am |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Here's a bit of a tease, and yes that's real paint. Need to redo the front bit slightly and a bit of finishing, Paul knows what I mean ! Any comments, =ve or -ve ? Cheers Rob
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Tue Jan 19, 2010 2:23 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 like it, and i know what your doing to her! ill like it even more after!!
_________________ I am "that" Florian guy. never buy a car you cant push.
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Tue Jan 19, 2010 8:55 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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+ve!
Edit! Instead of just typing this in, I've put a poll up. Hope that was ok!
You have to go to the first page of the post and it will be at the top.
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Tue Jan 19, 2010 12:45 pm |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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I was wondering about how that sort of thing could be done.
Very nice touch.
Thanks for the scans, will let you know on the progress.
Cheers Rob
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Wed Jan 20, 2010 1:49 am |
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A.J.
Joined: Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:54 am Posts: 53
Car(s): 2 '68 Belletts, MX5, Hulux Twincab
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Rob, Nice job. I particularly like the way the paint stays flat on that back door.Looking forward to the next "addition" A.J.
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Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:29 am |
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RobSA
Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 580 Location: Adelaide
Car(s): BA Falcon, 68 Bellett
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Oops, the paint is slightly out on the rear door, should have straighten the door first, stripe ended up 55mm inside of 50mm. Oh well, it will be better when I paint her properly.
Did a bit more painting as you will see below. Also got the 1000 wet and dry out as well. Patina is alive and well.
Cheers Rob
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Sat Jan 23, 2010 12:08 pm |
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