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1971 Vg Valiant Wayfarer Ute.

Just picked up this old ute, it's all original with numbers matching engine, body, etc.
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It's all original and in need of restoration. The body is a bit beat up but fairly solid.
These are quite rare nowadays, so the hard work and money will be worth it in the end.
Put some of the bolt-on panels on and got the engine started, run for a few seconds and then cut out, the carby will need looking at.
The last photo is of what it could end up looking like, some day...

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MonacoBlue
Very cool. Unusual to see, for us Yanks. Was a ute commonly a second 'work' vehicle for an Australian household, "back in the day"..."dad's car"? Practical for a farmer: haul seed, feed, hay bales, fence posts, tractor parts, etc. It just seems it would be a bit cramped for a family of four...did families have a sedan too, usually? Phoenix, Commodore, etc.? Hope you don't mind my asking. Thanks
 
crv
MonacoBlue said:
Very cool. Unusual to see, for us Yanks. Was a ute commonly a second 'work' vehicle for an Australian household, "back in the day"..."dad's car"? Practical for a farmer: haul seed, feed, hay bales, fence posts, tractor parts, etc. It just seems it would be a bit cramped for a family of four...did families have a sedan too, usually? Phoenix, Commodore, etc.? Hope you don't mind my asking. Thanks
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The ute was and still is a work vehicle primarily, many have one just because it's practical for hauling stuff when needed. Most households have a 2nd car in any case. The 4-door pick-ups have replaced the ute to a great extent, used for work, hauling and family.
 
MonacoBlue
MonacoBlue said:
Very cool. Unusual to see, for us Yanks. Was a ute commonly a second 'work' vehicle for an Australian household, "back in the day"..."dad's car"? Practical for a farmer: haul seed, feed, hay bales, fence posts, tractor parts, etc. It just seems it would be a bit cramped for a family of four...did families have a sedan too, usually? Phoenix, Commodore, etc.? Hope you don't mind my asking. Thanks
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Ok, that all makes sense. Thanks for the insights. Look forward to seeing that Valiant together again. I spent some time on my wagon today, thought I'd get a fuel issue fixed, but looks like it is going to take a bit more work. Oh well...that's why we buy them!
 
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