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l'il fella
 Post subject: 1983 Suzuki Hatch 800cc
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:21 am 
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Hi guys,

Been a long time since I posted on here. Work commitments and the purchase of a new house has definitely taken it's toll on my play time.

Just wanted to share some pic's of my new addition to the collection. As I sit here and type this post, this little baby is on the back of a truck making it's way across Australia.

I'm not going to type any more info for now, just let the pic's do the talking :) (Pic's taken are from the seller, I will add more once I take delivery)

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Dave

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PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:18 am 
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VERY clean and very cool looking little car.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:14 pm 
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That is super clean. I love the stripes on the seats. :tu:

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What? Not Alto or Fronte, just 'Hatch'? AND a digital odometer? Very cool purchase!

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Lincoln Stax
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I agree, that is a super clean little sweetheart of a car. Congratulations.

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l'il fella
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Thanks for the kind comments guys. It can only be a matter of days now before I get the phone call from the transport company to let me know it has arrived at the depot. Can't wait till I get to pick it up.

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l'il fella
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:42 am 
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michiel wrote:
What? Not Alto or Fronte, just 'Hatch'? AND a digital odometer? Very cool purchase!


Hi Michiel, Suzuki Australia did not use the Alto nameplate until the later model. They were simply sold as the Suzuki Hatch, as a commercial vehicle (no rear seats) and managed to avoid import tariffs.

The VX was the deluxe version, which meant it picked up the nicer cloth trim and also the digital speedometer. I'm hoping I can pick up an original sales brochure for the model I have just purchased, just to find out exactly what was additional in the VX model.

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michiel
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Thanks for the info, I hadn't really noticed the missing rear seats... again, cool car, over here they are rarely this clean!

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OkiMX73
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sweet!
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station
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Holy Jesus, that's extremely tidy! I have the workshop manual for this, in PDF form if you need it?
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l'il fella
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OkiMX73 wrote:
sweet!


station wrote:
Holy Jesus, that's extremely tidy! I have the workshop manual for this, in PDF form if you need it?


Thanks guys,

I'm happy to report the Suzuki has made the trek across Australia safe and sound, here are a couple of pic's from the day it arrived

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I hope to take some pic's soon so I can update this post

This is my other Suzuki Hatch (seen here earning it's keep), which I use as a farm hack. Unfortunately rust has really attacked this one.

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Thanks for the offer on the workshop manual, I know there was a manual included with the blue one when I bought it. PM me your email address and we can compare notes :)

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oh my god...
look at the interior..
that baby is so so clean...
awesome find bro...
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Sweet little rocket there Dave, seriously clean, can't say I've seen one that good for a very long time, love the farm version!

Hey the flat bed truck there is getting on to JNT status!!

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ben wrote:
That is super clean. I love the stripes on the seats. :tu:


Cant agree more. :tu: :tu:

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l'il fella
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Thanks for the feedback guys :D

I had to give the Hatch a clean up last weekend so took the opportunity to get some more photos

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What a fine couple they make

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Love the side profile ..... just wish I could locate some 12" chrome wheel trims

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Well, all clean now so it's back in the shed for safe keeping
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Wow, my shed looks huge .......

That is until you park a normal size car in there :lol:
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B1500boy wrote:
Sweet little rocket there Dave, seriously clean, can't say I've seen one that good for a very long time, love the farm version!

Hey the flat bed truck there is getting on to JNT status!!


Heya Tim, there is even a sticker on the back window confirming Rocket status
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The guy who owns the tray top couldn't believe the condition of the Hatch. First thing he said when he got here was "Where the hell did you find that?"

Was the Condor nameplate used in Australia ?,

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Dave

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Haha, they make your garage look like a 747 hangar.

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Hey mate im new to this forum
i just picked up my baby (1985 suzuki hatch) 2 weeks ago and im lookin for a digital speedo and a F8B engine, hatch 800 door trims. if you hear of anythign or wnat to sell yours ill be happy to take it off ur hands :D
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l'il fella
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SuzukiTurbz wrote:
Hey mate im new to this forum
i just picked up my baby (1985 suzuki hatch) 2 weeks ago and im lookin for a digital speedo and a F8B engine, hatch 800 door trims. if you hear of anythign or wnat to sell yours ill be happy to take it off ur hands :D


Welcome to JNC, look forward to seeing pic's of your Hatch. I didn't know the Hatch was still on the market in '85, is it an SS80V ??

Can't help out with parts at the moment, but if you want to PM me your email address I can keep in touch and let you know if anything happens along. And no, not selling mine :)

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Dave

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ben
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SuzukiTurbz wrote:
Hey mate im new to this forum
i just picked up my baby (1985 suzuki hatch) 2 weeks ago and im lookin for a digital speedo and a F8B engine, hatch 800 door trims. if you hear of anythign or wnat to sell yours ill be happy to take it off ur hands :D


Post some pics, man! :)

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I gotta say I think you need to keep the louvers on that thing.

Whats a beautiful car, and such amazing interior. I wish we got somethign cool like that in th states. I'd definatly own one!

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