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"The Beast " has found a new home, so it will be up to the new caretaker to keep everyone informed.
Thank You and good luck

Have not been in a position to post anything lately. Put " The Beast" in dry storage with good intentions, but life being what it is things have not worked out that way. Now due to health reasons I have come to a grinding halt and so has the project.
Not looking for your sympathy or help but am ...

No new pics at the moment, pieces everywhere and in all states of assembly. In the process of moving the whole project indoors.
Have located an original series diesel motor in excellent going order (zero cost), I just had to arrange transport (two cartons). Lots of fiddly bits and pieces to ...

Am still plugging away doing a lot of the minor bits(but importatant) like getting all the brake cylinders working along with the clutch. Looks like I have located a GL201 motor in Perth, just waiting for another person to verify it. Lots of sanding and rust proofing at the moment, very unglamorous ...

Dismantled engine covers removed radiator and gave everything a bit of a clean up then I noticed some pieces didn't fit quite right. Some brackets were not in use anymore and some cables and wiring looked out of place. On closer inspection and a bit of sleuthing I discover THE TRUCK is fitted with a ...

The more I delve into THE TRUCK the more finicky little quality detail I find. The throttle linkage under the cab is a real work of art as are the gear linkages. Must have taken some time and effort to install. Discovered a 12 volt power outlet under the dash(work light outlet???) The windscreen ...

Another successful day, and thank you to the expert passing by who told all about my 6 cylinder chev built Isuzu that was imported into Australia by American Motors prior to them building Isuzu Bedfords which were also built in America. I still cant find those other two cylinders though(beginning to ...

Truck started today, radiator holds fluid (no leaks), throttle cable needs replacing. Carby flooded (kit to go through it) Original sewn floor mats removed,Original windscreen washer bag still under dash. Clips on floor vent still work,lights and horn work, indicators don't. Very minor rust in floor ...

A couple of more pictures, been busy finishing the interior of a 1980 caravan. Need it out of the way to concentrate on THE TRUCK. Just love the solid thunk of the doors when you close them, makes me all nostalgic. I am reliving a past life, obviously being repaid for leading such a wholesome life ...

Thanks Dave, that brochure was what brought me to this site. This truck was sold through Marshalls of Parramatta when it was new.Have not found out anymore about Marshalls as yet, still looking. Grill does look a bit off but mounts in original holes as near as I can determine. Will take another ...

Was given this Isuzu Elf to save it from going to recyclers. Will give me something to keep me out of trouble

Was led to this site whilst trying to track down information about an Isuzu Elf I have been given. Have already started dismantling for repair. If anyone has any information, hints, parts, abuse, jokes , ridicule or chocolate digestive biscuits I am prepared to share. As near as I can ascertain it ...