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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:05 am |
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Hi folks!
Looks like it’s time to find a new owner for Ugly Bob.. He’s a rough diamond and needs a good home.. time for me to put the money into a different project and relinquish a rego (they’re getting expensive).
It’s an ‘84 LWB NT, and despite it’s appearance he’s a great steed!!
It’s got a long Rego left, nearly a year (has just been paid), expires on the 27th May 2019.
It has a custom Bulldog Trimming softtop installed a couple of years ago, no tears and no worn out bits. Makes the rear compartment easy to access with the zip up side clears.
Brand new Weber copy (FAJS) carby installed a couple years ago, works perfectly, idles well.
Running 31’s, stock gearing but sits well on the highway. Usually punches out 110, headwinds will make it slower though. The speedo has been adjusted so it reads correctly with 31’s.
Some of the work done
New brakes front and rear just over a year ago with less than 20’000km on them now. Also gave the drive train some love with front and rear wheel bearings, king pin bearings. Axle seals, steering knuckle and free wheeling hubs all done at the same time as the brakes.
A few months ago it got heaps of love with: New timing belt and tensioner New battery New fuel pump New clutch thrust bearing Has extractors and a 2” exhaust installed (not new but in great condition. Got a new steering box with little play
The car runs and drives great! Recently took it on a 1500km road trip and like always it didn’t skip a beat.
It has several different coloured panels as I’ve found ones to replace shabby bits. So, it’s got doors with no rust, windscreen frame again in great condition.
Previous owner gave it a shabby black spray job which is slowly rubbing off which gives it a unique mottled appearance. All this, in my opinion, is part of its charm and character.
It’s got a PVC snorkel fitted, I love it but it may not be to everyone’s taste. It does work a treat though.
I have a rear bench seat but it’s not currently in the car, it’s stored on a station but I should be able to pick it up in a couple months.
It does have some rusty bits!! Floor pans are ok but not perfect. Wheel guard and tub floor in the back have some cancer but nothing that couldn’t be fixed. Below the front grill there’s some cancer, easy to replace if you’d want to.
The front bushes are buggered which makes it handle a bit crappy but I have some good ones to replace them. If I get time they will be replaced.
Drivers seat is pretty shabby but does the job.
Would make a great framework for a brilliant build, or a fun daily driver!! I’ve used it as a daily for about 5 years now and I still love it, worts and all.
$2500. Located near Bunbury
Will try pics later, doesn’t seem to want to work right now. Cheers all!!
Last edited by bumstein on Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:25 am, edited 1 time in total.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:21 am |
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sideways
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Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:53 pm Posts: 5885 Location: Northcliffe, W.A.
Vehicle: LJs, Sierra, Jimny, Swift.
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 10:05 am |
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Not ugly bob.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:45 pm |
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sideways wrote: Not ugly bob. Sadly so.. although it’s reluctant, Longbaser will benefit!
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
Vehicle: Carless
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:21 pm |
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Whats the rust in it like? poking hole through status or sca rust converter status?
Also can i please get some more pics on the inside
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:07 pm |
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saph wrote: Whats the rust in it like? poking hole through status or sca rust converter status?
Also can i please get some more pics on the inside In the back it’s poking hole through rust. It would definitely need a bit of grinding and MIG action to fix it up!! Rust converter won’t do it. Will post pics of the rust areas soon. The drivers side I wouldn’t bother to fix, it’s really just opened the bungholes a bit extra. Enough so the bungs don’t quite sit in there properly but I fixed that with rubber mats over the top The front member below the grill is cactus, I’d be replacing it. Not difficult if you have a replacement off a wreck or somewhere.
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
Vehicle: Carless
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 4:11 pm |
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bumstein wrote: saph wrote: Whats the rust in it like? poking hole through status or sca rust converter status?
Also can i please get some more pics on the inside In the back it’s poking hole through rust. It would definitely need a bit of grinding and MIG action to fix it up!! Rust converter won’t do it. Will post pics of the rust areas soon. The drivers side I wouldn’t bother to fix, it’s really just opened the bungholes a bit extra. Enough so the bungs don’t quite sit in there properly but I fixed that with rubber mats over the top The front member below the grill is cactus, I’d be replacing it. Not difficult if you have a replacement off a wreck or somewhere. thanks a tad more then i was hoping for still might grab it since i need a nice little 4x4 if i can find a buyer soon for my falcon
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:36 pm |
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No worries chat then
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 5:49 pm |
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Defently thinking about it since knowing me ill odd job the rust in the floor and throw some draws on top.
Ill be chasing up the buyer of the falcon soon tho to see what's going on and will pm with further hope if thats all good?.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:05 pm |
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Yeah no worries at all!! I’ve got a few ppl lined up to have a look so will let you know in the mean time if it’s sold.
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 6:54 am |
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bumstein wrote: Yeah no worries at all!! I’ve got a few ppl lined up to have a look so will let you know in the mean time if it’s sold. Thanks been looking for a nice zook for a few months now that doesnt need a ton of mechanical work.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 10:16 am |
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It needs plenty of body work but the mechanics are fine
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:09 am |
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bumstein wrote: It needs plenty of body work but the mechanics are fine Body work i can live with and figure out mechanical work i dont have tools or space for
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:21 pm |
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Perfect [emoji1360] feel free to PM a number and I’m happy to send pics etc
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nick_bj40
Joined: Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:30 pm Posts: 114 Location: wollongong
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:50 pm |
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I would love the soft top if your willing to separate?
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 11:58 pm |
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Cheers mate!! Will probably sell together but if that changes I’ll let you know
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 6:36 am |
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bumstein wrote: Perfect [emoji1360] feel free to PM a number and I’m happy to send pics etc Will do when i wake up proper also nick_bj40 im willing to give you the hard top if i can make a deal with bumstien.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:23 am |
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Email sent But here’s the pics of ugliness so any potential punters know what they’d be dealing with Below front grill is actually worse than the pics look. I’d replace that cross bar Passenger footwell Drivers Now it will g ugliness however is in the back near the wheel arches
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saph
Joined: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:49 am Posts: 102
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Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 10:40 am |
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Thanks replyed to the email btw since i could see pics better there.
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bumstein
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Joined: Sat Oct 06, 2012 5:49 pm Posts: 1975
Vehicle: Sierras!! SWB and LWB
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Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 7:41 pm |
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Sold!!!
Lots of lip quivering and blubbing as he drove away today
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