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by dougie
Sun Mar 29, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: Australian Section
Topic: 2020 JCCA INTERNATIONAL RALLY: Beechworth, Victoria, Aust
Replies: 8
Views: 2721

Re: 2020 JCCA INTERNATIONAL RALLY: Beechworth, Victoria, Aust

Thankyou Andrew and the rally committee! I understand that you must be devastated, after all the work that you and the committee put into the event. As it has turned out the decision to cancel has been vindicated. Take care and look after yourself and your family! Kindest regards, Doug Rath Vice Pre...
by dougie
Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:46 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Javelin Jupiter Seat Configuration
Replies: 5
Views: 2215

Re: Javelin Jupiter Seat Configuration

Hi Mike, Don't we all love an armchair expert. I have an original seat and steering wheel. Like you I have never seen a centre arm rest. Brian moved my steering wheel 80mm forward and shifted the gear lever to the floor for sprint events on tight circuits. The standard wheel was retained and the sea...
by dougie
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:19 am
Forum: Bradford
Topic: 1953 Bradford Truck barn find
Replies: 12
Views: 3299

Re: 1953 Bradford Truck barn find

Hello All, Our CC Bradford utility/lorry what ever you want to call these things has a steel body with timber floor and timber reinforcing on the inside of the sides. I believe that the vehicles were imported into Australia in cab chassis form and the rear body built by ,and I stand to be corrected,...
by dougie
Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:13 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Colors available for Jupiter
Replies: 40
Views: 6361

Colors available for Jupiter

Hi All,
Is there a list of factory colours for the Jupiter please?
by dougie
Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Jupiter restorations.
Replies: 397
Views: 19160

Re: Jupiter restorations.

Brian Holmes has done over 80K miles in his Jupiter and it has managed it well. Barry Houston also as have other Australian members. Brian has a Ford Sierra gearbox and Barry has an overdrive while Neil Hood has replaced the diff to give a better cruising rev range. The 4.56 ration diff at 100kph me...
by dougie
Wed Sep 06, 2017 10:10 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts
Topic: Late model fron suspension
Replies: 0
Views: 113

Late model fron suspension

I would like a late front suspension for my Jupiter please!
Dougie in Australia.
by dougie
Tue May 30, 2017 12:28 am
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Jupiter restorations.
Replies: 397
Views: 19160

Re: Jupiter restorations.

I am only a few kilometres away David.
I am here to help you and you only need to ask mate!
by dougie
Fri May 12, 2017 3:54 am
Forum: Cars & Parts
Topic: Wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 108

Wanted

Wanted Javelin or Jupiter late model rubber bushed front suspension for converting my Jupiter.

Thanks everyone,
Doug Rath
by dougie
Tue May 09, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Front shock absorbers
Replies: 2
Views: 130

Re: Front shock absorbers

Thanks Keith!
Brian has sorted me some originals for now.
I will look into something else soon.
Just wanting to check out what others are using.
I would still like to convert to the later suspension if I can get all the bits.
Cheers.
by dougie
Mon May 08, 2017 11:05 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Front shock absorbers
Replies: 2
Views: 130

Front shock absorbers

Hi guys,
Can you all let me know what shocks you are using on the front of your jupiters.
I have the early type suspension.
Cheers, Dougie.
by dougie
Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:55 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Jupiter restorations.
Replies: 397
Views: 19160

Re: Jupiter restorations.

Good work David. It looks like you are realy getting on with it.
Brian and I are here to help you any time,just ask.
I live at Morayfield now so that isn't far away.
Cheers.
Doug Rath
by dougie
Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:09 am
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Weber carbs
Replies: 4
Views: 186

Re: Weber carbs

Keith,
There are iCF 13 , ICF 10 and ICF 3 as well as the ones you mention.
What is the difference?
There is a huge variation in price.
Cheers.
by dougie
Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Weber carbs
Replies: 4
Views: 186

Re: Weber carbs

These are what Brian Holmes is using.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FIAT-850-CAR ... 338d87ada5

Thanks Keith
by dougie
Mon Oct 12, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: Jupiter
Topic: Weber carbs
Replies: 4
Views: 186

Weber carbs

Some of the Jupiters here have been converted to the Weber 30ICF 13 carbs and they work very well.
I can only get one on ebay.
Can any of you suggest a supply in the Uk.
Cheers.
by dougie
Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:55 am
Forum: Javelin
Topic: Weight of a Javelin
Replies: 4
Views: 125

Weight of a Javelin

Does any one know the weight of a Javelin and how it compares with a Jupiter?
I weighed my Jupiter on my single axle trailer and both together was 1240 kg.
Cheers.