I'm mostly found on DSK where I have been a member for a few years and have tried to join in where I can as I am still learning as I go.
Anyways, this is our ride, nearly finished now, been a long old process but it should be worth the effort once it's done.
It's a May 55 single cab, mostly in OG paint, it has been brush painted in parts and the rust repairs that I've had done have been painted to try and make it look old.
It has an IRS backend with a dual ignition Pobjoy motor, uprated steering and brakes up front, now has 12V with fuel gauge, temp and oil pressure gauges.
OG bench seat and factory safaris.. plan is to get it on the road asap and sort any niggles and then tinker a little with ride height etc ..
I have lots of people to thank for their time, patience and help with this project, without a good set of mates I would not have got this far so thank you's to
Dion, Flipflop, John, Frog, Rick & Stef, Tim for the panel work ,my mate Steve who has spent so many hours on this, even during the middle of summer in a stinking hot shed, led underneath it painting the POR 15 with me !!
Nearlry there boys and girls
tar76 ·
nice split mate , what size motor is it and whats that dizzy?
MISS VDUB ·
About time you posted some pics on here!
This thing is gorgeous and we can't wait to cruise with you real soon 😉
matberry ·
Nice mate 👍👍
Great meeting you on the weekend Ian, bus is looking soooo sweeeet 🙂👍👍👍
RODZ ·
gday Ian, stalking this world now...it makes up for me looking on dsk 🥷 and coping it from you haha.
Good to see big pics of the split mate. cant wait to see it on the road!👍
Ian 68 ·
Thanks All,
Motor is a 1915 Pobjoy built twin spark.
Took another small step towards the finish line today
h ·
welcome aboard mate
sweet sc
get it on the road 😉
zoofish ·
Love it! Congratulations and Welcome 🙂
D-train ·
hurry it up already!!!
less spamming more spannering!!!
i 2nd ash, cant wait for a yoot run!!!
frog ·
Yeah, Chandler says more tap tap and less chit chat.
matberry ·
.......yeah. Hey Ian, finished yet??????😂😂😂
MISS VDUB ·
Must be busy in the shed 😉
D-train ·
ian?
ian?????
is it done?????
matberry ·
Where is he???????????????????????????❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓
IAN.........lost?????
Ian 68 ·
Hello..
Yes I'm still here, been a busy boy between my normal work..
Did a bit today and then had to help a mate remove a gearbox from his daughters 1990 BMW... lovely job !
Still on track for the 17th ..hopefully.
For some reason I don't get emails to say the thread has been updated, maybe a blessing on this thread ha ha
D-train ·
its ok everyone, i found him.... hes in the post above me.
Ian 68 ·
Never far away with these fangled Iphones mate !
MISS VDUB ·
You idiot Dion! 😂
Go hard Ian, yell out if ya need anything!
h ·
get outta bed n get under that yoot 😀
c'mon already
matberry ·
Should be finished by now....what you doing Ian?
Rainy day up here.....you need someone to come down there and help (read: kick you up the ar$e 😂 )?
Ian 68 ·
matberry wrote:Should be finished by now....what you doing Ian?
Rainy day up here.....you need someone to come down there and help (read: kick you up the ar$e 😂 )?
Nice of you to offer Sir !
Drove it round the block today...
Blue Bus ·
But is it FINISHED
As im waiting to go for a ride to see how it goes
Cheers Rick
Ian 68 ·
Rick,
You know better than most...they are never finished !
MISS VDUB ·
Do you have to brake Fred Flinstone style still?
Ian 68 ·
Nope, all working with a centre brake light and it stops good !
Watch this space kiddywinks....the 17th is the goal...
matberry ·
Brakes are a bonus 😂
What else to do mate?
h ·
👍
MISS VDUB ·
On fire dude!
There's nothing stopping you now... Well, except for those Brakes! 😉
D-train ·
Brakes are for stopping a good thing.....hurry up!!!!!
Ian 68 ·
Well todays was the day.
Been a little quiet as I've been a busy boy getting this old yoot ready for the road.
Really wanted in done for the run up here on the 17th so we went full on at it over the last couple of weekends when we have had some spare time.
The Yoot is now on the road and done, all legal and done !
Got the plates on it today, all tested and passed.
So here she is, sat on the road, legally for the 1st time in many many years I'm guessing.
Interesting as today when I took it to Qld transport they told me the records of registered kombi's in Qld only go to 56 so maybe mine is the oldest on the road in Qld ?? I'd be interested if anyone knows of an older kombi...
Anyway, all I can say after nearly 18 months of getting it ready, it is worth it, the drive away from Qld Transport today with plates was fantastic !
I'm like a kid at Christmas !
As always i'll end with thank you's !
Without these people this old Yoot would not have made the road.
Steve M, Johno ( who even came over today to ride shotgun ..just in case ) Rick & Stef, Mike & Jen, Flip flop, Tim @ J's custom and by no means last Dion, what a star, many many times I've rang this bloke for advise and help and every time, he helps, above and beyond mate. I owe you some beers !
matberry ·
👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂 Well done. Gotta be happy with that . 🙂
h ·
great u got thru ian
u sounded a little unsure the other day but hooray!
and it's a nice n sunny day to boot for ya yoot 👍
MISS VDUB ·
Woo hoo Ian, knew you could do it! I can see the smile from up here 😉
D-train ·
MISS VDUB wrote:Woo hoo Ian, knew you could do it! I can see the smile from up here 😉
I heard the sigh of relief from Julie.. No more time spent in the shed..
Ian 68 ·
Thanks all.
It sure does feel good !
matberry ·
How's this Yoot beastie going? Ready for Sunday???
h ·
yeah bugs ironed out now it's a GOER!! ??
Ian 68 ·
Not had a lot of time to get out in the Yoot this week, probably one about 35 miles since roadworthy.
Going to get back under it tomorrow and check everything and then get out around the beaches and for a little blast up the highway. So far it feels good, still taking it easy of course, just bedding in the engine and brakes etc.
Frog came round yesterday aft and we took it for a quick spin ( you should see our drive ha ha ) let Mike have a run round and he never stopped smiling..
Wil be good to get out tomorrow and just get some more mies on it before Sunday..
matberry ·
Bring it up tomorrow for a cruise and a check over, carby tune etc if you want
h ·
^ 👍
Ian 68 ·
Matt,
thats a very kind offer but I'm afraid I won't have time tomorrow after tinkering in the morning I am watching our youngest play football against buderim, should be a good game as Buderim are top and Caloundra 2nd.
I think I'm hooking up with John in the week and looking to go for a cruise around, if his panel is done we make work our way up to Cooroy and pay a visit.
See you Sunday
matberry ·
No probs mate. Good luck with the footy.....SEE YA SUNDAY......... BIG YA !!!!!
matberry ·
PS. Johns panel will be raring to go. 👍
matberry ·
PPS I hope your twin plug Pobjoy will keep up to John's little 1776. 🙂