Gumnut - 1953 Series 1 80"

[Timj]

Well I now have three series vehicles (though the others are series 3). My wife had fallen in love with the 80" vehicles as soon as she saw one so when I showed her the pictures of this one in the markets we decided very quickly to just buy it. Went down to Wodonga with trailer in tow on the weekend and brought it back. Hopefully will have it registered this week as it has been a daily driver. Could be some work required on the brakes but I have not had time to check it out properly. It is not 100% original but the changes are improvements as far as making it easier to drive go. It has a 2.25 petrol in it which runs very well.

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[Scallops]

It looks really lovely, Tim and Laurelle - great work. :)

[digger]

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oh my god!, someone jeeped it!!

digger


PS keep an eye on that dog,he looks jealous and I reckon he's going to pee on it as soon as your not looking!!

[ellard]

Not only has it been jeep-a-fied but it also has IIA LAndy tool brakets on the bonnet.

Unusal soft top as well....

I must admit its look very neat and tidy...........

Wayne

[Killer]

Wow, Tim and Laurelle, you guys have got the bug almost as bad as the HH's, except yours are all runners. Well done, it looks like a nice little rig.

Cheers, Mick.

[zulu Delta 534]

Welcome, "Gumnut" the "Wellie Wagon".
T'is very nice.
Regards
Glen

[Scallops]

Heya Tim and Wellie - does Gumnut have a middle seat? And is that the exhaust outlet coming out in front of the passenger side rear wheel? I just had a new muffler fitted on mine so it's now on the driver side behind the rear wheel.

She looks great - what colour is it? Kind of looks like gloss olive drab in the pics!

I hope you can bring her on the weekend. I seem to have started something with Matilda - the entire club will be driving S1's soon. :D

[shaunh]

oh my god!, someone jeeped it!!

digger


PS keep an eye on that dog,he looks jealous and I reckon he's going to pee on it as soon as your not looking!!

looks like he already did front passenger tyre:D

lokks very clean guys congratulations

Shaun

[numpty]

Well done. Looks the goods, even if not original.

[The ho har's]

Yes very nice see you on the weekend with gumnut:ohyes:


Mrs hh:angel:

[zulu Delta 534]

Not only has it been jeep-a-fied but it also has IIA LAndy tool brakets on the bonnet.


Wayne

The tool brackets are an interesting mix of some ex mil and some that have been purpose built. Note the shovel holder.
I must admit that I didn't pick this from the photographs, I went and snuck a personal viewing the other day. The whole unit is very nicely done and as a result is a very user friendly little toy but still retains it's heritage lines.
The following shot of an enthusiastic new owner seems to remind me of a Hannah-Barbera cartoon character of the earlier years, although that particular vehicle I believe was foot powered whereas this one is 2.25l Rover powered.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/205.jpg
Regards
Glen

[Timj]

Heya Tim and Wellie - does Gumnut have a middle seat? And is that the exhaust outlet coming out in front of the passenger side rear wheel? I just had a new muffler fitted on mine so it's now on the driver side behind the rear wheel.

She looks great - what colour is it? Kind of looks like gloss olive drab in the pics!

I hope you can bring her on the weekend. I seem to have started something with Matilda - the entire club will be driving S1's soon. :D

Hi Dan,

It does have a middle seat but it needs recovering and fitting in place. Yes the exhaust comes out in front of the passenger rear wheel. It can be a little noisy but I think that goes with things like this. I think "Gloss Olive Drab" is about it, that's what Glen reckoned as well :). Not sure if we will bring her on the drive yet. Welly has some issues with not being able to lock it up and so on and there is definitely some work required on brakes. I reckon anyone who can work out the switches and buttons to start it will be pretty good and if I take out the rotor button as well then it isn't going anywhere while we sleep.

Tim.

[Scallops]

Hi Dan,

It does have a middle seat but it needs recovering and fitting in place. Yes the exhaust comes out in front of the passenger rear wheel. It can be a little noisy but I think that goes with things like this. I think "Gloss Olive Drab" is about it, that's what Glen reckoned as well :). Not sure if we will bring her on the drive yet. Welly has some issues with not being able to lock it up and so on and there is definitely some work required on brakes. I reckon anyone who can work out the switches and buttons to start it will be pretty good and if I take out the rotor button as well then it isn't going anywhere while we sleep.

Tim.

Well, you can't lock mine either. How about we park them next to each other and you install your dog between them both? :D

As for Gumnut - It's a real cracker I reckon - the noise is an S1 thing - it's a case of earrplugs and HTFU, I've been told.

I was hoping you might be in her, as otherwise I'll be the only Mr Magoo in a 1950's rig this weekend. But you want it to be safe - and I guess you still need to get her registered.

Looking forward to the weekend anyway, see you then. :)

[Killer]

The following shot of an enthusiastic new owner seems to remind me of a Hannah-Barbera cartoon character of the earlier years, although that particular vehicle I believe was foot powered whereas this one is 2.25l Rover powered.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/205.jpg
Regards
Glen

Yabba Dabba Doooooooooo.

Cheers, Mick.

[numpty]

What are the tyres on it Tim?

And I hope you lot enjoy your weekend.:mad:

[Timj]

Hi Perry,

Tyres are Primex Trak Master 500 in 7.50 x 16 LT which I have never heard of before but they look the goods.

Tim.

[Scallops]

Have you got some door tops for her, Tim?

[Outlaw]

Great work Tim... nice little S1, yes a bit bitza'd but looks the goods and if you're not a 100% purist then a great little vehicle. Looking forward to seeing it soon :)

[digger]

Yes very nice see you on the weekend with gumnut:ohyes:


Mrs hh:angel:

so does this mean you registered her & took her on the weekend???

[Scallops]

so does this mean you registered her & took her on the weekend???

It means we hope he will register it prior to this weekend - 'cos we're all off on a GCLRO club leafer tour, being a long weekend up here in God's country. And I shall be sleeping in the tub, digger - so don't get any ideas! ;):D

[digger]

It means we hope he will register it prior to this weekend - 'cos we're all off on a GCLRO club leafer tour, being a long weekend up here in God's country. And I shall be sleeping in the tub, digger - so don't get any ideas! ;):D

well just a hint, if you dream youre moving DONT ROLL OUT OF BED!!....

On the way back to GODS FAVORITE COUNTRY,S.A. as opposed to the stuff he owns (QLD) I'll buy you a few FARMERS UNION ICED COFFEES and even let you sip a few COOPER's beers (just a few tho')

cheers
digger...

PS:- "Scallops, can you see if you can refuel and have it full, and get TIMJ to fit an A frame to GUMNUT and have it facing the driveway for me? theres a good lad!!"

Oh yeah scallops, Ive seen the size of one of those tubs, Ive seen your photos, unless youre standng up I don't see you fitting in the tub for a kip!!!

[The ho har's]

well just a hint, if you dream youre moving DONT ROLL OUT OF BED!!....

On the way back to GODS FAVORITE COUNTRY,S.A. as opposed to the stuff he owns (QLD) I'll buy you a few FARMERS UNION ICED COFFEES and even let you sip a few COOPER's beers (just a few tho')

cheers
digger...

PS:- "Scallops, can you see if you can refuel and have it full, and get TIMJ to fit an A frame to GUMNUT and have it facing the driveway for me? theres a good lad!!"


you are a cheeky **** digger:angel:


Mrs hh:angel:

[digger]

you are a cheeky **** digger:angel:


Mrs hh:angel:

but surely you guys know...If I think I can get away with it, I'll be there:twisted::angel::angel:

(PS;- Is shonky going on this trip?, If so I'll need a road train permit to tow all this down...)

[The ho har's]

No shonky's not going so there:tease:



Mrs hh:angel:

[digger]

No shonky's not going so there:tease:



Mrs hh:angel:

OHHHHHH you can be nasty!

Im telling Harry so there!:p

<<<<----what?..No..she started it!! No I won't say sorry.! what?...Thats not fair... awwww..>>>>

I'll be back in a little while I need to go...umm to my room for a bit.

[Tote]

Hi Perry,

Tyres are Primex Trak Master 500 in 7.50 x 16 LT which I have never heard of before but they look the goods.

Tim.

I was looking at some of these at Tyrepower in Queanbeyan on Tuesday as I was getting new tyres for the D3. He reckoned he could do them for $175 each which seemed a little dear for my liking.

Regards,
Tote

[numpty]

Hi Perry,

Tyres are Primex Trak Master 500 in 7.50 x 16 LT which I have never heard of before but they look the goods.

Tim.

They look great. I wonder if they come in a 650 or 700 x 16. 7.50's are alittle large for a REAL S1 :angel:. I have 205's on Leon and they are too wide really for the rims but the right circumference.

[Timj]

They look great. I wonder if they come in a 650 or 700 x 16. 7.50's are alittle large for a REAL S1 :angel:. I have 205's on Leon and they are too wide really for the rims but the right circumference.

A quick search on the web and it appears they only come in a 700x15 and some other odd sizes.

[Scallops]

Glen has organised for me - five 6 X 16 tyres, non directional types as per the original spec - they will arrive in 4 weeks. $150.00 each.

[chris1983rangie]

Hi gumnut,

Love it, looks good, hope you have fun with your new ride!
Cool setup. Nice colour, with Pioneer tool brackets & a 2.25 motor!
Does your head hit the canvas top?:eek:
what brand tyres are those?

thanks for sharing,

Cheers,


Chris;)

[Timj]

Well it is now Queensland registered. Personalised plates have been bought but have not arrived yet so standard ones will live on there for now.

And yes my head does hit the canvas top but if I slouch down a bit it is ok. That puts my knees somewhere around my ears though which hurts my buggered knees when I push the clutch in. Life is always full of compromises though :).

Will have a look at the brakes this afternoon hopefully and see if we take it away this weekend.

Tim.

[Landy Smurf]

heaps nice s1 you have there do you have any more photos of inside the car and the rear tailgate

[numpty]

Great news on the rego Tim. Hope it gives you many years of enjoyment.

[GuyG]

I seem to have started something with Matilda - the entire club will be driving S1's soon. :D

:Rolling::Rolling: aahh no

[The ho har's]

:Rolling::Rolling: aahh no

I take it you don't want a leaf sprung Landy then??


Mrs hh:angel:

[GuyG]

I take it you don't want a leaf sprung Landy then??


Mrs hh:angel:

What are you giving one away:wasntme:

Think I have enough projects for now.:)

[The ho har's]

What are you giving one away:wasntme:

Think I have enough projects for now.:) keep working on you're projects as you can't have any of mine:D



don't you just love restoring vehicles


takes tme and effort:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

i find restoring from the ground up alot better the just doing maintance sort of stuff

[Scallops]

I'm sure Guy has something leaf sprung stashed somewhere. ;) Keep the Dunga Rangie going mate - it can compare to Matilda in what, 24 - 25 or so years? :p :D

[GuyG]

I'm sure Guy has something leaf sprung stashed somewhere. ;) Keep the Dunga Rangie going mate - it can compare to Matilda in what, 24 - 25 or so years? :p :D

Yep the Fiat is leaf sprung and has been going through a ground up restoration since I got it in about '87:eek: may get it finished, but the body is well buried at the back of the shed. I think this already has the 25+ years on Matilda.

Ah Scallops I try not to go Dunga style - you need to see others for that.

Back on topic, sorry Tim - hopefully we'll see it out at the weekend.

[Scallops]

Yep the Fiat is leaf sprung and has been going through a ground up restoration since I got it in about '87:eek: may get it finished, but the body is well buried at the back of the shed. I think this already has the 25+ years on Matilda.

Ah Scallops I try not to go Dunga style - you need to see others for that.

Back on topic, sorry Tim - hopefully we'll see it out at the weekend.

Let's hope we do see you :) - would be great to see the Fiat out there - nothing else in the stable that's ready?

And Tim - my congratulations on getting that sweet 80 on the road.

[GuyG]

Let's hope we do see you :) - would be great to see the Fiat out there - nothing else in the stable that's ready?

And Tim - my congratulations on getting that sweet 80 on the road.

I agree it would be great to see the Fiat going, really should start working on it again, mmm electrics. Now which box to start looking for parts in:o

Nope no other 4wd's just the rangies, nothing else would be suitable - I did check with CC early on. If only we still had the Willys Jeep, that would've mixed in well :cool: it was left hand drive also:twisted:

[shaunh]

guy do u have any photos of the fiat before you stripped it down
im intirgued as to what it is

[Timj]

Well I don't think that we will be bringing it out this weekend. I am not happy with the radiator. Coolant level has dropped down below the top of the fins with just a few fairly short drives around over the last couple of days and there are quite a few of the fins missing. Probably could do with replacing it before taking it on a three day trip. Will have to take a Game I think.

Tim.

[GuyG]

guy do u have any photos of the fiat before you stripped it down
im intirgued as to what it is

Hey Shaun - when complete it should look similar to this. This one is not mine. Personally I wouldn't paint the radiator the same colour as the body.

[shaunh]

wow that thing is cool
i want one hah:D

[digger]

Tim,
maybe a flush and reverse flush, then take it for a spin, see what comes out and what difference it makes? Im not going on the weekend but Im disappointed for you if you cant take it!
:(

reminds me of when I did a headgasket in an older car, and noticed the level down, my young lad suggested (helpfully):angel:
"maybe you havent lost the water, maybe its just crouching down a bit and you can't see it":confused::D

digger

PS:- I must admit that when I first saw it I thought "who slaughtered that??!" sacriledge etc etc......
the more I look at it the more I like it for being that something different, I like the original but Gumnut does look the ducks nuts!

[Timj]

Thanks Digger,

I know what you mean, I knew it wasn't original when I bought it but I liked what had been done and I still prefer to have one that has not gone to the scrap heap. I may one day get another and do it all original.

I have a couple of other series vehicles I can take this weekend (both SWB Games so still a little out of the ordinary :)) so I think I will leave Gumnut at home until I am certain of the mechanical state. A short trip would not worry me but this is three days driving so I would rather be safe than sorry.

Tim.

[digger]

Thanks Digger,

I know what you mean, I knew it wasn't original when I bought it but I liked what had been done and I still prefer to have one that has not gone to the scrap heap. I may one day get another and do it all original.

I have a couple of other series vehicles I can take this weekend (both SWB Games so still a little out of the ordinary :)) so I think I will leave Gumnut at home until I am certain of the mechanical state. A short trip would not worry me but this is three days driving so I would rather be safe than sorry.

Tim.

can you fit a towing A frame and leave it facing out thanks.....


NAY!!! ROADTRIP!!!!, FIT THE TOWBAR, LOVE!!


CHEERS
DIGGER

[Timj]

can you fit a towing A frame and leave it facing out thanks.....


NAY!!! ROADTRIP!!!!, FIT THE TOWBAR, LOVE!!


CHEERS
DIGGER

Well Gumnut was still here when we got home so I assume she said no to fitting the towbar. But then you would have had to get past those two vicious dogs (and yes he has already marked his new property :)).

And since it is still here I suppose I had better fix the radiator :(.

TimJ.