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Sometimes, you just have a good day...
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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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from my perspective it looks like the origional surrounds are there and that the glass has been removed and then chev luv/isuzu kb lights installed. could be wrong tough!
_________________ I am "that" Florian guy. never buy a car you cant push.
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Thu Sep 18, 2014 3:53 am |
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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does look like original surrounds.......
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Thu Sep 18, 2014 4:13 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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mrflibbles wrote: from my perspective it looks like the origional surrounds are there and that the glass has been removed and then chev luv/isuzu kb lights installed. could be wrong tough! Yeah, I reckon thats it. The chromed plastic surrounds are separate to the original headlights, so I suppose they've worked the Luv mounts inside them. When I get it home, I'll have a closer look and get a better pic. 67GT, that photo is of a '71 model, with the grille that followed the last Aus delivered one. I have a pair of those surrounds, but no grille. Its the one fitted to the TS (Touring Sports) version too. Looks good I reckon. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Thu Sep 18, 2014 1:42 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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Back from Tas and had cause to drive past today, so called in. Thursday may well be another good day, as thats when I collect the Bellett at least. Florian decision pending. Had another look, the Bellett has intact but brittle upholstery. Are there any magic products for softening vinyl before I sit on and destroy the seats? Has intact glovebox catch (!), and appears 100% complete. No rust in sills, etc, but some in the towers. Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:13 pm |
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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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I think the stuff you need Matthew is called "Dubbin", it softens leather and vinyl, however may take a couple of applications.
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Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:16 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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hey dave isn't that spelt ..dobbin .. its in the stickman family catalogue .....davo
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Sun Nov 02, 2014 9:46 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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Another good day!............ Attachment:
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Off the trailer and hangin' with her mates! OK, she needs a bit if a clean, but who knows whats under there? Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:43 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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nice, looks like a great addition to the collection! How did it go with the florian?
_________________ I am "that" Florian guy. never buy a car you cant push.
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Sat Nov 08, 2014 12:49 pm |
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Retroasted
Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:55 am Posts: 230
Car(s): Isuzu Bellett, Morris Minor 1000
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Is that front wheel falcon or early Morris or something??
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:42 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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mrflibbles wrote: nice, looks like a great addition to the collection! How did it go with the florian? Glad you asked mate! Had a call from Frank yesterday and his son said its ok for me to come pick it up. So that will be tomorrow's fun! Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:38 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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excellent news! got to love a florian that gets saved!
_________________ I am "that" Florian guy. never buy a car you cant push.
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:44 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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Retroasted wrote: Is that front wheel falcon or early Morris or something?? I didnt even notice nephew, but its not wide. I did notice its fitted with a cross ply case with a radial pattern retread. I seem to think they were outlawed in 1975 or something! So it might be some time since this one was on the road. Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:47 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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Another good day! It was hot loading up, but nice to see it like this! Attachment:
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I haven't had much chance to look her over, but she is fairly complete with zero rust. The back bumper is toast, but I have another. Likewise the bent lower left wishbone. All I don't have is a numberplate light and dashpad. It has a non original drivers seat too, but I've seen VB Commodore seats fitted, and they are a real nice fit. Might have to watch for a set of those. Frank couldnt find the keys though, so I dont know whats in the boot. Now I will be bustin to try the motor! Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:18 am |
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gricey
Joined: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:37 pm Posts: 692
Car(s): 2 GT Belletts bellett sedan . Florian.gt project.fj Holden. Gemini.lc gtr.datsun240 z
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Matt. Might have the drivers seat I will have a look . Sorry no number plate light . Wish bone no problem . Let me know what you need . Don't send a pm mine is not working . Gricey
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:26 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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matt how did you go on those florians in Tassie one at near davenport the other was near beicheno ???any luck ?? cheers davo I still have the addresses
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:33 pm |
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bembokabellettbloke
Joined: Mon Oct 27, 2008 10:34 am Posts: 819 Location: Bemboka NSW
Car(s): not enough!
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looks like you have had a couple of really good days Matt congrats enjoy this time you will remember it for the rest of your life
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:51 am |
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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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Mathew will have an even better day if he goes MU-X!!!
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 3:29 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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1968GT wrote: Mathew will have an even better day if he goes MU-X!!! Yeah, I reckon I might be up for one of those ............in about 20 years, when its cheap enough!! Cheers mate.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:50 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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BULLITT wrote: matt how did you go on those florians in Tassie one at near davenport the other was near beicheno ???any luck ?? cheers davo I still have the addresses Mate, when I read your message I'd already passed Bicheno, then things got a bit hectic in the last few days so I couldnt chase the northern one. *Sigh* Oh well, always next trip! Cheers mate Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:01 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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Check the metric speedo conversion stickers. No fancy-pants colourful bought ones here! Attachment:
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Looks as though she has been amongst Bellett heads before! Attachment:
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And here we go, a rego label........ Attachment:
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Only 18 years since she was on the road! I gotta get into the boot, but will have to go through the back seat - no boot key! All good fun, Cheers, Matt.
_________________ Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]
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Thu Nov 13, 2014 10:21 am |
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