First photos

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:21 pm

BTW Thats not rust in the front panel (photo : front) the old girls just been fretting coz some bright spark bolted a falcon xm/xp bonnet emblem onto her - go figure!

**images fixed**

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:24 pm

good project, nice gates, are you going to do the resto yourself?

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 9:31 pm

I think my skills are definitely better suited to a coordination role if I want it to see the light of day within a reasonable time frame! I also have a pre August 1959 Karmann Ghia that is in quite good condition and is used 2-3 times per week. The original plan was to take that off the road and give it a scmick resto however as that is already on the road the single cab has just moved up into pole position!

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:05 pm

Does look good, i like it...whats the history?

lobus · Post by **lobus** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:17 pm

Nice to meet you Morts, looks like a a bit of treasure in the background in your shed as well. I gotta admit; you are located in one of the best parts of the country. I wonder how many cases of red you will be able to put in the back once she is on the road?

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:25 pm

The first bunch were yesterday's pictures - here are todays. If I'm not posting these right please let me know

I am hoping to get some answers to that from you guys re: where it all started from but what I know of its recent history is that it and another single cab (64-66) came off a farm in SA. A guy picked them both up a couple of months ago and arranged a local in Adelaide to sell on his behalf.
All thats left of the other one are two front doors, gearbox, axles, reduction gears

and some front end stuff. I took photos of the doors and will put on parts 4 sale shortly.
By the weirdest coincidence the owner who had it before the farmer saw it after I had bought it but before I picked it up and told the local guy that he had reconditioned the motor six years ago. When I went to pick it up we tested it and it fired up straight away and she sounds sweet. A big bonus I had not expected

brad@busnbug · Post by **brad@busnbug** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:29 pm

Yeah..... nice isn't it. Real honest ol thing. Apart from the obviously drug induced fitment of the emblem, it's all there and original. Even like the visor. Plenty of character.
Nice one Morts. You'd have to be happy with that.
Like to see a pic or three of the KGhia too.

perthpanel · Post by **perthpanel** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:29 pm

SC's & DC's rock , nice

brad@busnbug · Post by **brad@busnbug** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:51 pm

Hey Morts...if you go to photobucket and generate Img codes for message boards, your pics will come up.

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:53 pm

Hi there Lobus - you're dead right there we are recent converts to the area and love it. Hadn't pondered that dilema just yet but I reckon it would just cope with first prize in the local raffle - 64 dozen bottles of premium local produce!

And hi to all that have left a note too - looking forward to keeping in touch/catching up where possible.

Will post a couple of KG in other rides section after the weekend.

Morts

morts · Post by **morts** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:55 pm

Thanks 65 Busser - I'll give that a bash.

crewcabconnection · Post by **crewcabconnection** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:09 am

yeah you're not ... you need to use the bottom link from PB, the one that starts

muzza72 · Post by **muzza72** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 10:05 am

looks good morts how long before your on theroad

murray

morts · Post by **morts** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 9:32 pm

Hi there Murray

Not sure. The original plan was to store her until a few housey things are finished - gotta keep everyone happy

Now that I know she actually starts I am going to see whether I can get her registered easily or if she has to go over the pits. If they will grant rego without an inspection I will see what else is needed to get her up and running and go from there.

We have a big, long hill we need to get up to get to the city so can't wait to see how she goes up that - maybe its a good thing its not a bus or a panel!

kroozzn62 · Post by **kroozzn62** » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:14 pm

i cant see any pics .......................