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Is it possible to find an unknown CB?
Rural Baja - October 27th, 2008 at 11:09 AM

I might have stumbled across a CB in a farmyard shed, looks like its been there since the start of man kind but cant be sure if its a CB or not just yet, (Eyes could be playing tricks..) as its quite a way off the road. My question is: Is it possible to have stumbled across an unknown CB? It doesn't seem to be on the registra and its not listed on this site.....


hellbugged - October 27th, 2008 at 11:31 AM

very possible, i know where there are a more than one or two that won't be on the registra


68AutoBug - October 27th, 2008 at 03:26 PM

Yes
there would still be country buggies out there somewhere

most probably rusted to pieces

as they filled with water and had cracks in the metal etc...

Most were used like utes tractors or trucks

and just left when they stopped....

LEE


11CAB - October 27th, 2008 at 06:27 PM

Yeah I found an unknown CB not long ago....

See if you can get some pics of it and I'll add them to the Gallery


ztnoo - October 28th, 2008 at 10:17 AM

You can be rest assured that there are CBs out there that haven't seen the light of day as far as the CB Register is concerned.
And probably never will.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't go "CBing" to see if you can discover some rarities.
The more the merrier!
And on top of that...........you may wind up with one!
:tu:
Cheers!

Regards,
Steve


Rural Baja - October 28th, 2008 at 04:23 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by 11CAB
Yeah I found an unknown CB not long ago....

See if you can get some pics of it and I'll add them to the Gallery


Yea will do if im allowed to, (Depends on owner)

Quote:
Originally posted by ztnoo
You can be rest assured that there are CBs out there that haven't seen the light of day as far as the CB Register is concerned.And probably never will.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't go "CBing" to see if you can discover some rarities.
The more the merrier!
And on top of that...........you may wind up with one!:tu:Cheers!
Regards,Steve


And you never know hey!


11CAB - November 22nd, 2008 at 03:42 PM

Any luck?


68AutoBug - November 22nd, 2008 at 05:53 PM

I think there are many still about...

hopefully a few have been shedded all these years...

as farmers usually leave things with all the other pile of things that don't go... outside in the weather..

if it doesn't still work it doesn;'t belong in a shed....

hopefully there are still a few in sheds or in the dry areas
of our country...

Lee


58camper - November 24th, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Guys,

They are still out there.......
They keep popping up on the Register and only two weeks ago I was advised of two new ones down in the Vic Mallee. Both vehicles are owned by the same guy, one and a half (running gear) in town and one on a property (body only) he owns. Both vehicles are sitting outside but as the Mallee is very dry the bodies are restorable.
The guys wont part with them. His favourite statement is "they dont eat much" and together with the other 50 or so odd vehicles of all makes and condition he does not have a vary large food bill. They will sit there until he falls off the perch and then (hopefully) no go to the crushers.

Needless to say he is "going to restore the best one and use the other for parts."
countrybuggybill.


VWCOOL - November 24th, 2008 at 05:11 PM

yeah they always say that :grind:


Pault - November 24th, 2008 at 07:34 PM

I'm up in Rockhampton, Central Queensland and I've heard there are a couple owned by a person who lives in a town 100km from where I live. I've got people who live in that town trying to track them down but no luck yet.

Could be another Elvis sighting :lol:


11CAB - November 29th, 2008 at 11:42 AM

I've recieved pics for two more CB's, apparently both owned by the same guy in NSW. I dont have any details, but if anyone recognises them or knows the owner I'd love to get the KO numbers for the Gallery.

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/album528/IMG_1454.sized.jpg

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/album528/IMG_1439.sized.jpg

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/album527/IMG_1429.sized.jpg


ztnoo - November 29th, 2008 at 08:08 PM

Wow, more "finds".
Graham's gallery and this forum have been a real moving force in flushing out more CBs.
I have to wonder what is going on to have the front end all chained and hoisted up with a fork lift. Looks like lots of water in the background......maybe more like flooding????
The second cb pic: looks like a fiberglass top that still may be in fair shape.

Regards,
Steve


58camper - November 30th, 2008 at 08:44 PM

I dont recall having seen either of these before so they may not even be on the Register. A couple of interesting points- twin wiper motors, looks like original exhaust mufflers and look at the chunk on those tyres even though they are not sitting on CB rims.
Bet a few peoiple would like that fibreglass hardtop.
Did you follow up with the guy for KO numbers.? I am happy to pursue.
countrybuggybill


11CAB - November 30th, 2008 at 09:28 PM

Sorry Bill, I dont know who owns them. I got the pics from Jace and he found them on the net somewhere.....


11CAB - November 30th, 2008 at 09:31 PM

This pic however may help in tracking them down....

Sumar Fruit Wholesalers

http://www.alibaba.com/company/10400939.html 

http://www.manxgallery.org/gallery/albums/album528/IMG_1440.sized.jpg


ang3lsholocaust - December 1st, 2008 at 12:10 AM

some other pics from the guys photo bucket page.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1429.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1430.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1431.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1432.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1436.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1437.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1433.jpg


ang3lsholocaust - December 1st, 2008 at 12:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by ztnoo
I have to wonder what is going on to have the front end all chained and hoisted up with a fork lift. Looks like lots of water in the background......maybe more like flooding????

Regards,
Steve


The water and mess was apparently from cleaning all the rubbish out of it that the rats had been collecting in there for their nests.:crazy:
here are some more pics

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1452-1.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1460.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1454.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1455.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1450.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1449.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1448.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1447.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1446.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1444.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1443.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1462.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1440.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1439.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb215/baydougal/IMG_1438.jpg


ztnoo - December 1st, 2008 at 01:20 AM

Yikes!!! That must have been one hell of a mess!
:spin::spin:

The pans and the bottom of the tunnel look to be in pretty sad shape, but oddly enough the body doesn't look that bad.
I'd say the business sign could definitely be an excellent clue to finding out more about this CB.
Those are citrus crate boxes in the background.

Now we know the chassis #......the KO # shouldn't be difficult if the lead about the business turns up someone who is cooperative and willing to talk and be helpful.

This should keep Graham busy for a while!
:smilegrin:

:tu: Good find!!!

Regards,
Steve


ian.mezz - January 30th, 2009 at 07:30 PM

yep my scrapy said he took one to sims the other week:no:
I said you should of told me first:lol::crazy:
He said the old bloke had it just sitting in his back yard and he told my scrapy mate it was one of those army ones.:crazy::lol: