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RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:59 am
Hi Everyone,
I now have a 68 Bellett.
Some of you will recognize this car.
We spent this afternoon hanging stuff back on with one or two screws (got to find the rest).
As you can see she not look too bad.
Front has taken a hit sometime in its life.
Chris seems to think that the interior is 70's deluxe, anybody any other ideas.
Was a column shift, bench seat originally.
Hope the links work.
Cheers
Rob
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
2ldohc
Posts: 601 Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pmCar(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince SkylineLocation: Adelaide, Australia
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by 2ldohc Sun Oct 18, 2009 8:28 pm
Hey Rob,
Looks like a good base to start from. That car really gets around but I hope it stays with you for awhile and makes it back onto the road!
I can also confirm that the interior is indeed from a '69 Deluxe as it is exactly the same as mine
Looks good too, not too worn at all.
Good luck with the build and keep us posted as it all comes together!
Cheers,
R
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
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BELLQLD
Posts: 238 Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:22 amCar(s): 67 BELLETT SEDAN. 66 AUTO SEDAN PARTS CAR.HAD GT NOW AT ORPHANAGELocation: gold coast
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by BELLQLD Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:36 am
hi rob is that a gt under the tree looks like it to me ? great little car you have and welcome to the bellett forum regards dave in qld
BELLQLD
Posts: 238 Joined: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:22 amCar(s): 67 BELLETT SEDAN. 66 AUTO SEDAN PARTS CAR.HAD GT NOW AT ORPHANAGELocation: gold coast
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by BELLQLD Mon Oct 19, 2009 10:38 am
sorry rob front door is too short ........had another look regards dave
RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:36 am
Thanks Dave.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
mrflibbles
Posts: 1129 Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 amCar(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzuLocation: Adelaide Hills
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by mrflibbles Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:40 am
looking better than the other day when i saw it!!
I am "that" Florian guy.
dave
Posts: 1950 Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 amCar(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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by dave Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:55 am
Get in rollin then we need to have a cruise!!!!!!!
RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:25 am
As I don't yet have all the nuts and bolts to put it back together I have been mucking around with the suspension.
The book quotes stock springs as 367mm, the ones we pulled out are 400 !!
So now trying 300mm springs.
Stock ride height and then some. Yes the jack is fully lowered.
Lowered ride height, starting to look the part.
Cheers
Rob
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
2ldohc
Posts: 601 Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pmCar(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince SkylineLocation: Adelaide, Australia
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by 2ldohc Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:35 am
One step closer to being on the road
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit
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dave
Posts: 1950 Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 amCar(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
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by dave Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:23 am
Hey that may have been the stock height... I don't know if you noticed some of the original-style Bellett GTs (Lindsay's green GT and Bruno's blue GT to name two) had the stock ride heights at the front. It's HIGH. The sedans are no better usually!
mrflibbles
Posts: 1129 Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 amCar(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzuLocation: Adelaide Hills
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by mrflibbles Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:32 am
lower always looks better!
I am "that" Florian guy.
RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:36 pm
Re: the ride height.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
GTtoo
Posts: 1017 Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 amCar(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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by GTtoo Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:11 pm
Great stuff Rob. As Dave suggested, my GT is one with original front ride height, but doesn't quite seem as high as some. (slightly lower with two big guys in the front seats, lol). It's on the agenda for next year to recondition the front end and lower it while I'm at it. Most of the other guys who have done this have put rear springs in the front as they are a bit shorter. This has worked well and by all accounts improves the ride.
2ldohc
Posts: 601 Joined: Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:22 pmCar(s): 1968 Isuzu Bellett Deluxe (Polynesian Blue), 1974 Datsun 240z, 1970 Datsun Fairlady SRL311, 1966 Prince SkylineLocation: Adelaide, Australia
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by 2ldohc Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:59 am
Hey Rob,
The below thread shows some info on the springs and shows the colour markings and stocky heights.
http://www.bellett.net/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=122 Hopefully that'll help.
Cheers,
R.
1966 Prince Skyline GT-B
1968 PR20 Bellett Deluxe (flat lights)
1970 SRL311 Datsun Fairlady
1971 S30 Datsun 240Z - Race car
1972 S30 Datsun 240Z
For more info, articles and pictures visit
http://GarageofAwesome.com.au
RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Sat Oct 24, 2009 9:03 am
Well here is the result of a days hard work.
Must thank Paul for the help getting the springs and shocks.
These springs have a free length of 325mm.
Pedders Salisbury is the place to go, if you want these or the stock replacements.
Though we are still looking for a replacement that is midway between the stockers and these looooowwwwwwwwwww ones
Cheers
Rob
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
mrflibbles
Posts: 1129 Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 10:39 amCar(s): GU Patrol, AU ute, 1969 florian deluxe, 1976 Luv & 1980 KB 4x4 isuzuLocation: Adelaide Hills
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by mrflibbles Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:38 am
I like the ride height now looks like its ready to race....
I am "that" Florian guy.
GTtoo
Posts: 1017 Joined: Sun Feb 01, 2009 2:51 amCar(s): 1964 GT Isuzu Bellett
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by GTtoo Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:11 pm
Awsomely cool lowered. Just need to tuck the rears into the guards a little more.....perfect !! Also comforting to see there are other belletts out there with similar front end "wear factor" as mine.
RobSA
Posts: 576 Joined: Sat Sep 26, 2009 10:55 amCar(s): BA Falcon, 68 BellettLocation: Adelaide
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by RobSA Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:12 am
Thanks guys.
If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem!
gt orphanage
Posts: 1813 Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
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by gt orphanage Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:53 am
Most of the bolts have been replced in my car with new stainless bolt looks neat and its a pleasure when they just screw in nicely without breaking. A lot of the smaller ones are around 35 cents.I just took a couple of samples in and they matched them.
rod
Posts: 579 Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 amCar(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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by rod Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:10 am
looks good lowered how much drop did you get its my beliefe that the front srings are 363 mm free and those pedders were 325 mm so you lowered it 38 mm that would be good for my gt as it needs to be lowered at front cheers rod tassie ,
Looks good too, not too worn at all.
