RobSA project Bella

[Farmer]

Looking goid mate, travel safe. It will be good to see you again and have a yarn.
Cheers, Matt.

[RobSA]

It was, sorry Matt I didn't get enough time to sit down and have a good chat. Felt like I was running around all the time.

[RobSA]

So Bella made it to Albury. A little bit cold and a few irritating things, but not enough to slow her down. The bugger was the puncture a Jingellic and that the tire place wouldn't repair the puncture coz of where it was. All in all though it was a fantastic trip. Here's hoping I don't have to wait another 3 years for to get to the next one.

Cheers
Rob

[RobSA]

Well look what turned up for Bella this week

[PR91]

Where did you source that brother?

[RobSA]

And here we have the full gasket set for the blown engine in the shed.
When i pull it down I'm going to check all the bearings and replace the rings to build up a slightly stronger engine for some fun.



Remember though she is still for sale. So if you want to make a deal send me a message.

Cheers
Rob

[RobSA]

Well it's update time. Bella is still for sale $2750

Now the fun part. I replaced the head gasket which was easy apart from having to clean the gunk from 100s of years that it hadn't been touched.
Even managed to put in a new rear welsh plug.

So as some of you were aware the headers were old, rusty and no matter how many times I welded them up they cracked at some new location.
Time to rid myself of the hassle.

So I bought a set of Rodeo headers which looked the best value (sort of right pipe sizes, and cheap). You might notice some 90 degree mandrel bends in the first photo.
Didn't use any of them, bought a 45 degree though, which i did use.

They sound quite nice, though I haven't driven it alot, since I finally bought house to do up.
Enjoy the pictures

[Farmer]

Nice! I particularly like the last pic, where they are in place. Always nice when a plan comes together!
Good onya mate!
Matt.

[1968GT]

You have done Well Rob, if I had a different partner, I would buy Bella!!
There is something about your car that I like.

[RobSA]

Thanks for the appreciation guys.
Let people know, especially those that need a Bellett in their life

[RobSA]

Hello from sunny SA ... yeah not, its pissing down.

Well its been awhile now and I think I'm over the sad passing of Bella.
She has now gone to a new home and so ends one chapter in the Bellett history.

I hope Bill and Pauline enjoy Bella as much as I did and she brings them much joy.

So until I get the next Bellett project underway (she is in the shed awaiting finalisation of our house move),
its adios amigos.

Stay safe, healthy and wise.

Cheers
Rob

[Stickman]

Fare thee well Bella, enjoy your new home and chapter in life

[RobSA]

For those playing along at home.
If you are scrolling through Bellas history and come across pictures that are missing, its because I deleted my Photobucket account.
Should you really really need to see that photo drop me a line.

Cheers
Rob