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And on a more serious note:


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Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:15 am
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Still a big $$$ car because a complete, all steel, unchopped, unchannelled Aus body is worth more than any hacked up US one.
And you should see the stuff that's with it.... In original Ford boxes.


Not really true Brett. As a restored car, they cost a lot to restore. Granted, it appears to be mostly there, which helps. As basis for a Hotrod, USA bodies are preferred by far and worth more.

The real problem with these old bodies is you can buy a brand new Steel body out of the USA, cheaper than what it costs to panel beat etc etc an original.

The most popular car of the period is the 32 Ford, coupe or roadster... a new body runs about $20,000. Sounds a lot, until you ask a panel beater (if you can find one prepared to do it) how much to restore an original. An dof course, buy the original to repair/restore or whatever you want to do with it.

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Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:17 am
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do you still have your hot rod glenn ?


afraid not. I moved house (downsized) about a year back and just no space for a project here. I was lucky to be able to keep the Bellett Sport. Only because it requires no extra space for all the parts that you get when dismantling and repairing a car. I got a quote to get somebody to take it and finish it off for me. Essentially prep and paint, upholstery, and put back together. Looking in the realm of $45k !

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Its more than all there..... Enough stuff to build 2 and still have leftovers.
Ever seen a brand new 34 grille, still in its wrapping paper? How about 2 sets of guards....? All new. Every little piece of trim and chrome? It just went on and on and on.
Body is immaculate. One little spot of rust. And almost dead straight. Someone put the rough coat of black over it before 1969 but the original blue is still under it.
Amazing really considering its 82 years old. Will be a very nice car when done.


Fri Sep 09, 2016 12:14 am
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Its more than all there..... Enough stuff to build 2 and still have leftovers.
Ever seen a brand new 34 grille, still in its wrapping paper? How about 2 sets of guards....? All new. Every little piece of trim and chrome? It just went on and on and on.
Body is immaculate. One little spot of rust. And almost dead straight. Someone put the rough coat of black over it before 1969 but the original blue is still under it.
Amazing really considering its 82 years old. Will be a very nice car when done.


sounds like a great find. Restore or 'one day' ??

you can actually buy brand new grilles. (repro of course) Over a grand

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We knew it was there and what was with it. Since before I was even born....
Same owner since 1969 and is the same guy restoring it now. Has been his dream for 47 years.


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We knew it was there and what was with it. Since before I was even born....
Same owner since 1969 and is the same guy restoring it now. Has been his dream for 47 years.


looks like it may have updated brakes. A common 'mod' was to fit 40 Ford juice brakes and wheels to these models. The 'proper' wheels are the wires he has as a spare

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Those mags are 15" Peter Wherret specials
Fitted to 2.6 turbo Sigmas back in the day
Quite heavy units
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Was up early a couple of weeks ago and caught the sunrise


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Not telling us something....?
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Changed his surname, moved interstate, and crap taste in cars.
Classic criminal activity.... :lol:


Fri Sep 09, 2016 9:32 am
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Not telling us something....?
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Changed his surname, moved interstate, and crap taste in cars.
Classic criminal activity.... :lol:



I've been the victim of identity theft :o

Now there's an act of desperation if ever I've seen one :lol:

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Blue skys.
Glad I packed the passport.
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funny how things can be taken out of context.... the Wasp looks like it has a BIG snow plow on front........


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Ready for Nationals
Now Eni Meanie Mini Mo.....


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Bring on the road trippin'

Just be sure to give the campfire duties to the likes of GT Orphange (with a little encouragement from me :mrgreen: ) and you're guaranteed to have plenty of laughs around the fireplace

Exhibit A. Our campfire on road trip to Orange earlier this year :lol:

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james your cars are looking smick nationals here you come but with which one ???lucky man and a great job of preserving the marque ....


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Was anyone talking about brakes?
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Was anyone talking about brakes?
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Please note; the stopping distance with abs on was longer ;)

Is there a department somewhere for the reporting of cruelty to small corgis?

Here are our Swedish corgis.


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Log book run on Tuesday. The daffs are out at Rugby. Shrek is so much nicer to drive now, with luxuries like door seals. :D
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