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1965 Isuzu Wasp brochure - Japanese - 8 pages 
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About time for another brochure!

This is for the Japanese-spec, KR10 1300cc and KRD10 1800cc Diesel Isuzu Wasp range.

Like all the Japanese brochures, I've found, there's NO mention of a KR20 version with the 1500cc engine.

The cover is another great one! This is a full A4-sized brochure, so this pic is super clear. Looks to me like it was taken at the Isuzu proving ground on the speed bowl.... because Wasps full of flowers are all about the speed!

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Inside, there are some pics of your everyday "Wasp Blue" Wasp at work. Unusually for an early Bellett/Wasp brochure, they seem to have employed the same (human) models throughout.

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Man, I wish someone would find/restore a Wasp like that; while every Wasp is special and they are all highly individualised, nobody has actually restored one to original! I hear someone is, but it hasn't happened yet. Like my Wasp, this one has the what-I-assume-to-be optional chrome hubcaps.

I'm not sure that wicker furniture is taxing the one-tonne load rating...

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The next page shows the interior. Again, I've never seen a Wasp with a floor-shift in any of the Japanese Isuzu brochures, yet we only got floor-shifts here. I really wish mine was column shift for two reasons; one; there's literally no way to get a middle passenger in there when you're groping for their meat-and-veg while trying to change gears and two; column-shifts are super-cool!

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This one also shows as having the chrome horn ring; several of the original/wrecked Wasps I've seen (including mine) clearly have painted chrome rings; again probably optional stuff! It still has the white steering wheel badge.

Oh, did anyone notice the amazing little "Wasp" motif down the bottom?

Check it:

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Page 04 and again we have our awesome Wasp models... again they're loading random boxes... Wow, that tray is AMAZING.

I especially like the time-lapse photo of the tight 5.2m turning circle!

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Over on page 05, we have the standard engine diagrams. Although this is October 1965, it still shows the power as being 58ps, same as the 1300 sedan from 1964, so no changes there.

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On to page 06, the one with the random chassis and engine diagrams! While I was sure there was another one, it seems the only other big, Japanese Wasp brochure I've put up is this one:

http://www.bellett.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=970

That above brochure is from October 1963 and only shows light brown Wasps, while this 1965-spec item shows only light blue, "Wasp Blue" Wasps! I assume this means all the Aussie-spec Wasps were from a second batch? Or at least were '1965-models'. Again the engine is no different and I don't know if there were any other differences.

The chassis cutaway drawing is different for the earlier brochure; a completely different sketch altogether, but the other pics of the steering, alternator and brakes are the same.

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Now WOW here's a thing!! It seems Isuzu were offering van versions of the Wasp at least from 1965... the 1963 brochure does not show this, while a later brochure I have (the one I was sure I posted; from 1971) shows the same style rear van section.

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I don't know if they were marketed as paddy wagons (aka divvy vans) as there are some mean bars on those back windows! They were obviously a factory fitted item; they have a place in the official brochure and have their own diagram and specs sheet.

Plus the bottom of the van continues the swage line that runs from the front guard, through the door and could continue on the style-side versions. The rear wheelarch does not QUITE get the traditional Bellett cut-off. Almost though.

Looking at the specs; is 1900mm the HEIGHT? That's high (pick up is 1615mm for the same measurement, so maybe). Interestingly, it's no wider.

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The last page, as always with the Isuzu brochures, is the specs page; it's got all the info you need... in Japanese of course.

Plus the date! Showa 40.10 - October 1965!

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Cheers people,

Dave

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once again dave these brochures are treasures cheers davo


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No worries man they are an awesome record of how these cars were back in the day; the day is rapidly getting longer and longer ago!

I have more! Just got to keep on scanning... Some are quite difficult due to their shape (square and wider than A4). I'm going to get some help thru the Bellett community to get those scanned as they take literally all night to do!

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Ripper brochure. Haven't seen this one before.
First time I have seen a Wasp with column shift .......I like the Van body version too,looks good.
Keep the scans coming Dave.
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There certainly is one being restored to original, Chassis has been striped and powder coated, engine and gearbox rebuilt, and now waiting for the body restoration, will be a beauty when finished. It is at the Orphanage and is owned by Lizzie. 8-)

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have said it before but I've gotta scan and post my stuff one day too!
got this brochure as well, and it's certainly a ripper. another Wasp book type one here is just as good with different pics etc.
sounds like there's 2 Wasp resto's on the go then Geoff, coz another is on the go down here too. will be fantastic to see one back to how god made them for something new!


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From henceforth GT Orphanage will be known as Wasp Orphanage.

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And will be a temporary Donkey Orphanage soon too

Just a short stay for a hip replacement, knee reconstruction, kidney transplant and perhaps another prostate examination :oops:

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This brochure and ones in the past,great interest,well done thanks for the effort,Gerry


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