Elf and Safety

[Early GT]

Hey there,
Great photos of your project there
But you need to resize your photo sizes down to about 500kb first before posting them on the forum

Thanks in advance

Lewis

[BULLITT]

hey lewis I used to do the big snaps then my kids sized down the camera ( no they didn't shrink it ) just went into the settings its a piece of cake now ...snap ..load into your computer and upload on the forum ..if you get stuck let me know what camera you have and I will find out how to do it on your camera cheers davo ..I guess you can do it on the computer just I found this quicker ................

[gt orphanage]

fast64s has a g200 push rod job it looks just like a bellett engine, it might be what it came from

[oz_toffa]

windscreen squirt bottle is from Bellett so you should be able to find another one.
well worth the save, pity about the original motor or lack of

love the pics


OZ

[elfovernighter]

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. Have tried downsizing photos but with no success(keep trying). Am looking to see what colour scheme I will go with, am leaning towards old Burns Bros. Timber Products where my father drove trucks or a wild Reggae paint job, just for fun. Carb rebuilt and a service on motor has it running, idling and breathing nicely. Getting there slowly.

[Glenn]

if all else fails, to make pics smaller, right click on them in your hard drive location and then send them to yourself using email. (for multiple pics, hold down the Ctrl key and click on each one you want) Windows will ask if you want to reduce the size. Say yes. Then when you receive them back, they are smaller and you can use them to post............save them from the email of course, into a new location on your hard drive.

[65bellett]

Looks like you are really getting cracking and doing some great work. Looking forward to further updates.

By the way the big pics look great on my big computer monitor

[elfovernighter]

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 recondition. Have settled on colour scheme and sign writing. All will be revealed. Will post some pictures in the next few weeks.
Work keeps interfering.

[mrflibbles]

nice work with getting the engine! im personally looking forward to seeing the end product! its funny how work gets in the way of so much stuff!

[Farmer]

Yeah, great work! Diesel power!
Sorry that I haven't managed to arrange a visit yet, days are too short and too few.
Sounds like great progress though, it will be great to see.
Cheers, Matt.

[elfovernighter]

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 looking for someone prepared to take "The Beast" and do something with it.
I have about ten days to get something sorted, so am open to all offers.
I can get it put back in to one piece to be moved on a car trailer.
All ideas or offers will be considered.

Thank you

[gt orphanage]

Your health thing does not sound good I am sure someone will take it on I would if no one else wants to I just built another shed and only 1 car to come home now. Someone reckons I have a Isuzu museum

[Farmer]

Sorry to hear of the health problem, unpredictable things can change our plans and priorities.

Now I definately have to come for a visit. I'll give you a call,
Cheers, Matt.

[gt orphanage]

on ya matty

[elfovernighter]

"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

[BULLITT]

nice gesture and yes it has gone to an Isuzu nutter (sorry matt) he will love it and carry on what you started .....that's matt .... cheers davo

[bembokabellettbloke]

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[Farmer]

Thanks guys.
See this face - - this is my face!
How good is this? Last time I was in an Elf, I reckon I was about 10. It seemed a pretty big thing, but then, I was small.
Brother Greg rang last night and said, "You know its not much bigger than a Wasp?" Looking at Dave's brochures, I see that the wheelbase is 2 inches shorter, and the cab is just 6 inches wider, so I will probably be surprised.

And how did Tracy take the news? At first she said "You don't need another car!" Probably true, but this is a truck.....
Anyway, next morning she announces to the kids, " Dad's got another birthday present!" How good is the timing?! 55 on Saturday, and the celebration has extended!

I'll keep updates coming once the beast is here in the yard.
I'm very grateful for this opportunity,
Cheers, Matt.

[Retroasted]

I should save up and offer to buy that car that ran out of rego on the month and year I was born as it will be longer for you to get to that one hehehehehe Uncle Farmer

[Retroasted]

Congradulations on the Elf