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Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:32 am
by jmzchk
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Hi, I'm new to the forum.
I guess I'm possibly the only Isuzu Bellett GT1600 owner in Malaysia. There is another, a sedan but its in a real bad state. I'm hoping to buy it from the guy to salvage whatever parts usable.
My car is currently in the shop, going through a major rebuilt and I will post photos of the progress soon.
Please checkout the photos below, taken earlier this year.
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:39 am
by josh67
WOW!!!! you got ureself a rare find there
Cant wait to see the finised product
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:55 am
by BELLQLD
great little car ....love the air con perfect for qld weather ..and a whole lot of different badgesthanks for your photos also noted single carby? thanks again for your shots and interest regards dave
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:27 am
by dave
Welcome on board!
I often thought the tail end of a Bellett would lend itself to some round lights and your car proves I was right! Actually, sounds strange, but it makes it look like an Australian-built Ford Capri Clubsprint.
Check it out:
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Keep us informed of your progress!
Cheers,
Dave
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:32 am
by jmzchk
Dave, the round lights came off this model mini van, I was telling you about.
Its a Mitsubishi Town Box or T-Box, they build these locally in Malaysia under Proton called the "Juara".
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 5:34 am
by dave
Yes you mentioned that in your email. Round lights have always looked good on the backs of cars like the Corvette and the Nissan Skyline.
Thanks for posting a pic of where your round lights came from; we don't have T-Boxes here!
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:35 am
by jmzchk
And Ferraris.....
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 1:39 am
by dave
hahahah yep true indeed.
Hey I was meaning to ask'; that's a nice steering wheel. Is that the original? It says "ISUZU" on it but I don't recognise it!
Cheers
Dave
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 3:26 am
by jmzchk
Yes, the steering came originally with the car, so says the original owner (I'm the 3rd).
Like you said, there are no two Belletts that is the same. I sure would like to take a trip to the past to have a look at Isuzu's parts bin in the 70's.
Peace - james
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 6:13 am
by SharmCos
Wow A GT in Malaysia!
But then you guys in Borneo have plenty of JDM olskools!
I've never seen a Bellett in front of my eyes.
The closest one is a sedan in this local movie - Tuan Besar
Some screenshots:
I'll ask a friend to trace to reg. number to see if this car is still around..
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2010 9:50 am
by dave
That is cool! No mistaking what it is, that's for sure...
Re: Possibly The Only GT1600 in Malaysia
Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 6:42 am
by RobSA
Very nice car.
Welcome aboard.
Will be nice to see pics of the rebuild as it is happening too
Cheers
Rob