Unusual Project Car

baybuscamperkid · 2012-05-06T01:35:53+00:00

After 3500km from Melbourne to Cairns our Shitbox Rally Vauxhall Victor is gone to a new home in NSW. This means we've got a little space and our hands are itching for a new project. I've owned Volvo's, Simcas, Vauxhalls, Volkswagens, so I'm not brand loyal at all, looking for an interesting project which could potentially end up as our entry into next years rally. The car must be 1950's or 60's, manual preferably, able to sit on 100kph, relatively mechanically sound, relatively minimal rust and under $1,000 and not a Holden or Ford. Some of the car's we've considered so far are Rover P4s, Simca Arondes, Hillman Minxs, Hillman Huskys, old Jags, but we're open to anything that you may know of in a back shed waiting for some TLC. Please let me know via PM or email if you know of anything unusual that is looking for a new home. Thanks!

69bug Officially Full-On Dubber

300 posts · joined Jan 2012 · 22 May 2012, 9:51 pm

#903418

Whats the go with empis 54 vanguard?

1969 1500

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 May 2012, 7:35 am

#903457

Been waiting for him to let me see it,

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baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 May 2012, 9:40 pm

#904584

Just bought what will hopefully become our next rally vehicle:

A Mercedes Fintail/Heckeflosse. 2.2L straight 6, 4 speed auto (in the 1960's!),power steering more details when we bring it home in a couple of weeks but very excited by the purchase, always wanted one of these!

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annosL Officially Full-On Dubber

378 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 28 May 2012, 11:28 pm

#904621

Great car, should be good project

split Commited Dubber

71 posts · joined Sep 2011 · 29 May 2012, 6:53 am

#904642

there bloody heavy cars 🙂

split

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 May 2012, 7:25 am

#904645

hopefully that means solid ans stable 🙂

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grimbear64 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 4 Jun 2012, 10:15 am

#905844

Hi bigfella have you got your three star baby home yet any photos was it the white on eBay 🙂

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2012, 4:37 pm

#906068

not the white one, a dark brown one (near black) hoping to get it home over the long weekend 🙂

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Basixs Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Feb 2012 · 5 Jun 2012, 11:57 pm

#906188

split wrote:hi..here ya go..what a beaut 🙂

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FIAT-850-T-FURGONE-HIGH-ROOF-FAMILIARE-KOMBI-VAN-600T-900T-SUPER-RARE-c1971-/300713585577?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4603ed2ba9#ht_529wt_1398

Later

it was originaly up for $1200, i messaged him and got this response 21 march i reckon a grand and its off his hands 🥷

Hi,The Auction starting at $1200 hadn't ended as eBay cancelled it prematurely and placed an account restriction on my account for an unknown reason (still being resolved).As a result of this restriction, I am not allowed to list items for auction and can now only do buy it now with best offer - so please place your best offer.This is as frustrating for me as it is to those who were watching previously.Hope this helps.

BugsyMalone Commited Dubber

50 posts · joined Oct 2011 · 5 Jul 2012, 7:43 pm

#911261

Hi baybuscamperkid,

I too am on the short list for next years rally, hopefully will get our two cars in (have not purchased yet).

For new comers to the rally, any tips?

Any mandatory gear we should take.

Lookin forward to a great adventure.

I have crossed Australia solo on my dirtbike, it will be a nice change to do it this time with people 👍

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2012, 10:52 am

#912255

BugsyMalone wrote:Hi baybuscamperkid,

I too am on the short list for next years rally, hopefully will get our two cars in (have not purchased yet).

For new comers to the rally, any tips?

Any mandatory gear we should take.

Lookin forward to a great adventure.

I have crossed Australia solo on my dirtbike, it will be a nice change to do it this time with people 👍

It is good fun doing it with a big group of people instead. Mandatory equipment:

esky
pop-up tent (while they create much laughter when being packed up the first couple of times, 1 minute to set up/pack up each night is SO worth it!)
basic repair stuff (radiator stop leak extra oil etc)

If you get in you'll get a good list of everything you will need, these are just a few things that really stood out to me.

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Scottkombi Officially Full-On Dubber

358 posts · joined Dec 2008 · 13 Jul 2012, 11:38 am

#912396

Where is the rally route this year.

I have heard it is starting in Adellaide, going up to Alice Spings then acorss to Freemantle WA.

Would be an interesting trip.

88 Caravelle Syncro Camper
89 Caravelle GL microbus - 5 speed
69 Microbus
05 Mk5 Golf 1.9 TDi DSG

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jul 2012, 8:04 pm

#912477

That's the Route 🙂

We're excited to announce we've just gotten approval! We'll be known as Suus Cruising this time around and we've already got ourselves a 1965 Mercedes 220S Finny to do the run 😀

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grimbear64 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 14 Jul 2012, 2:21 pm

#912589

Well done guys any photos yet and good luck

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Jul 2012, 4:31 pm

#912607

A quick couple for now, will provide more details soon:

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modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 15 Jul 2012, 5:08 am

#912688

Great car - I had one in the 1980's - very reliable, solid, stable; not very quick, but its average cruising speed can be surprisingly high. Being a bit bulky, a good set of fresh shock absorbers is a good investment.

This is a bit of fun....
http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=9764

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

Turbo54 Veteran Volks Folk

2,220 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 15 Jul 2012, 3:19 pm

#912741

Always wanted to do one of these like a 57 chev. Two tone, dumped with it billet wheels. Awesome ride!

C'mon kids gather round,
there's a new sensation hitting town,
It's moving straight, low to the ground,
it'll pick you up when your feeling down.

grimbear64 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

92 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 15 Jul 2012, 5:28 pm

#912765

Hi bigfella looks like your going in style this time hope your got a/c if going to the Alice
What happen to the old bus

baybuscamperkid prince of insufficient light, ruler of heck

4,316 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 15 Jul 2012, 6:14 pm

#912779

The Vaux-Boat-All lives on with another competitor in Sydney 🙂

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