HQ Belmont Ute, 308, M21, Air all factory

[hqgts]

This is the tag from my Belmont ute

[Vombil]

i'm quite prepared to trade/sell most of the cars I own to get that one outlaw. lemme know when you're ready ;) great pick up. DON"T RESTORE IT

[Outlaw]

Thanks for all your comments guys. No plan to restore it at this stage, only major rust is behind the rear window as the hard cover on the back held leaf litter etc in there. The owner kept all records from new, he bought a logbook as well and entered every action- including fuel stops with the amount of fuel, the miles on the clock and the date. It is an amazing thing to read.
You guys are spot on I think, the paperwork says 3.55 but the compliance says GV4 which could be 3.36:1 ,right?
Built 12/73, 13134, 39B, L31, M21, GV4

[Outlaw]

Vombil, you can have a piece of the history too mate, I will give you the Roo Bar and fibreglass hard lid off the back!

[Vombil]

Vombil, you can have a piece of the history too mate, I will give you the Roo Bar and fibreglass hard lid off the back!

hahaha OK. beggars can't be choosers!

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what did you use to get rid of surface rust? I have an HJ that has a few surface rust breakthroughs here and there. I want to seal it so it isn't getting worse without painting the thing.

[HK1837]

Thanks for all your comments guys. No plan to restore it at this stage, only major rust is behind the rear window as the hard cover on the back held leaf litter etc in there. The owner kept all records from new, he bought a logbook as well and entered every action- including fuel stops with the amount of fuel, the miles on the clock and the date. It is an amazing thing to read.
You guys are spot on I think, the paperwork says 3.55 but the compliance says GV4 which could be 3.36:1 ,right?
Built 12/73, 13134, 39B, L31, M21, GV4

No, GV4 is 3.55 Salisbury! This car could be interesting. Where did he buy it from? Can you PM the the ID plate details? I'm also wondering when it got the console added.

[HK1837]

That is the standard diff when L31 optioned. GV2 (3.36) Wouldn't be too many Pur-pull HQ Belmont utes made, especially L31 bench seat examples!

[Robbo]

Well done Outlaw, you certainly have a piece of Australian Automotive History there. Good on you, enjoy.

[Vombil]

yeah i use that stuff generally but have had the problem of it drying and bleaching paint. how do you keep it wet? it's nearly 40 degrees!!!

[Outlaw]

Just by keeping in the dark shed and reapplying as necessary- or using a spray bottle with water. Yes the heat is going to be an issue!. I also remove rust from smaller parts with molasses. It works really well!