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Feb 24, 2015 12:01:01 GMT
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Nicola has told me to sell her MX5 and spend the money on the Chevy truck resto.
However, I was thinking that these little pickups always look nice when you see them. And the C10 will be off the road for some time, and I would like a little runnabout.
I know nothing about them, except that they run a 1500cc motor if I recall correctly.
What are they based on mechanically?
What are their design roots?
What to watch out for?
Insurance, as what do they go through?
I suspect there had to be a market somewhere, like Malaysia where they do get modded and have a following.
So please post away all you know or think you heard about them, the good the bad and the ugleeee.
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Feb 24, 2015 14:08:16 GMT
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Nicola has told me to sell her MX5 and spend the money on the Chevy truck resto. Hi, Grizz, you've got a diamond there.  Colin |
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Feb 24, 2015 15:50:28 GMT
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Nicola has told me to sell her MX5 and spend the money on the Chevy truck resto. Hi, Grizz, you've got a diamond there. Colin Undoubtedly Colin. I am always thankful for the day she started to stalk me. >>> "Proton Jumbuck (2003 – 2006) It Works For You A Jumbuck, in case you′re wondering, is a sheep. The name comes from Australia, where this pick-up is still a favourite with surfers. Launched in the UK in 2003, the Proton Jumbuck pick-up was Proton′s first entry into the light commercial vehicle market. Based on the Proton Wira chassis, the Jumbuck also benefited from Lotus ride and handling and a Lotus-developed ladder rack design, which gave it over 600kg of carrying capacity. As one of only a handful of sub-one-ton pick-ups available at the time, the Jumbuck was reliable and great value for money. " >>> I'm not sure what a Jumbuck (sheep) and surfer have in common though? Or are those the target audiences? |
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Feb 24, 2015 20:54:56 GMT
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Feb 24, 2015 21:41:12 GMT
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Aren't they basically an Evo1/2/3 underneath?
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FOAD
Scotland
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Feb 24, 2015 21:52:41 GMT
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The Wira is based on the 90's Colt/Lancer but the Jumbuck's rear is a Proton design and the front Mitsubishi, Evo 3 front ends bolt straight on etc. Rear suspension is leaf sprung meaning flipping the axle is needed for lowering as blocks won't do anything for it. Here's mine  Proton Jumbuck by srblythe, on Flickr They are known to rust, mine has some poor welding on the sills and the fuel filler leaks. Wheels are 4x100 with a bore of 56.1mm meaning there's a lot of choice for wheels. I had fitted some Renault speedlines but got a set of cheap vauxhall steels fitted at the moment.  DSC_6283 by srblythe, on Flickr  Jumbuck at Aberfoyle by srblythe, on Flickr Insurance is really cheap, it's down as van/commercial. Mine had a slight issue with the clutch fork seizing which caused the slave cylinder seals to go but as far as I'm aware it isn't a common fault so probably isn't really something to look out for. They definitely have potential...  2004 Proton Jumbuck by srblythe, on Flickr  Proton Jumbuck Forth rail bridge by srblythe, on Flickr |
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Feb 24, 2015 22:04:23 GMT
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Only two on Autotrader. BUT.....    |
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2015 22:12:18 GMT by grizz
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marcmoss
Club Retro Rides Member
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Feb 24, 2015 22:12:56 GMT
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Me and a very good friend of mine had one as a work van for a few years we thrashed the hell out it and it was the best fun ever, bloody thing just kept going and going and going...... Then we realised if you remove the pipe that fits to the airbox and then thrash it the noise was hilarious....
If only our boss knew this lol
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Thanks FOAD.
I like the plain colour rather than two tone.
I would hope for it to be fit for purpose if I manage to find one.
The massive scene tax certain vehicles attract often overshadows the pure purpose of others that may be equally functional.
With Mitsubishi basic roots, it should be reasonably reliable.
I would look out for a basic spec one as it potentially leaves less to go wrong.
That way I can sell on my overpriced galvanised 3 bike trailer that I use once a year.
If I got really lucky, I could even find an LPG factory version and run it real cheaply, offsetting insurance or tax vs savings.
Still, it is horses for courses, so many people will love or hate them.
Now where can I find a decent one??
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Feb 25, 2015 12:52:30 GMT
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Last Edit: Feb 25, 2015 12:53:33 GMT by joem83
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Feb 25, 2015 13:08:50 GMT
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Thanks Joe, I have them both in my watch. LPG is my choice |
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