Hello From UK

Invicta · 8th November 2007, 16:44

I use my 1975 Mitsubishi J26 SWB "Jeep" daily.

I look forward to discussing all things Off Road with other Jeep users.

Kind regards
Bernard

iraghava · 8th November 2007, 20:50

Welcome to the forum Bernhard! Do tell us some more about yourself & have fun here!

Nitin · 8th November 2007, 22:22

Welcome to T-BHP,Bernard..
have a great time here..
Enjoy,and drive safe!

karlosdeville · 9th November 2007, 00:18

Greetings, and welcome aboard. Interesting vehicle you drive, do tell us more.

You also a fan of the Invicta brand? We have a couple of real rarities in Bombay. Does the Black Prince ring a bell?

Invicta · 12th November 2007, 14:03

Hello folk - thank you for the welcome.

I bought the Mitsi J26 "Jeep" in February - I have some pictures of it but haven't yet worked out how to post them here.
To give you some idea my avatar is an illustration of the J26.

Built in 1975
Sold by Colt Car Co UK in 1980
Engine is 2.6 Ltr Petrol ASTRON - 4G54
Gearbox 4 speed column chnage
Low ratio box is floor change
Its a small wheel base - currently originakl 15" rims which I will be replacing with 16" from the Jeep M Series (the J26 was a CJ3B variant - similar to the Mahindra and Asia Rocsta).
Drivers seat = 2 person bench type with a small tlting passenger seat.
Passenger seats = Above wheel archs either side.
Rear doors - 1/2 canvas covered van style (I've made a tailgate which I use more foten but can swap to either when required).
Cover = Vinyl over metal hopped framework.

As far as I knwo there is only one J26 in the UK (which reduces the chance of people stealing it for parts - as happened to me with a Toyota HiLux I used to own).

Top speed is 60mph but it is less noisey at 45-50 (I didn't buy it for speed!).

Current work :
Replace petrol tank - due to rust clogging petrol filter.
Change exhauts so it exits at the side (with back flap up the inside fills with fumes as the exhaust exits out of the rear).
Replace cracked vinyl cover\hood with canvas replacement - this is proving very difficult as no-one makes them here, hopefully a Hood for an old Miltary Jeep e.g. [FONT=Arial]M38A1 [/FONT]will provide a suitable alternative).
Raise steering wheel 1 inch - it currently rests on my knees (I'm over 6ft tall).

So, although used daily, this is very much a long-term project (which I am very much enjoying).

As the J26 and other similar "Jeeps" seem to be used more outside of Europe I thought it would be interesting to join your club.

The Invicta username was the motto of my Father's Regiment (The Royal West Kents)- I'm not aware of a brand - what does it apply to please?

Kind regards
Bernard

karlosdeville · 12th November 2007, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Invicta

The Invicta username was the motto of my Father's Regiment (The Royal West Kents)- I'm not aware of a brand - what does it apply to please?

Fascinating...

Invicta was a well known British carmaker of its time, successfull in motor racing.

Invicta (car) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

V-16 · 13th November 2007, 21:52

Welcone to the forum Bernhard and enjoy your stay here. I didn't know that there was an Invicta regiment too. See what all we learn from this forum?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

Greetings, and welcome aboard. Interesting vehicle you drive, do tell us more.

You also a fan of the Invicta brand? We have a couple of real rarities in Bombay. Does the Black Prince ring a bell?

Oh my god now you're talking

Rudra Sen · 13th November 2007, 22:08

Welcome to TBHP. To have a great stay here please go through to announcement section. Waiting to see your jeep picture.

Quote:

Originally Posted by karlosdeville

You also a fan of the Invicta brand? We have a couple of real rarities in Bombay. Does the Black Prince ring a bell?

It looks pretty close to Sunbeam (Talbot)!!

8th November 2007, 16:44	#1
Invicta Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tewkesbury (UK) Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello From UK I use my 1975 Mitsubishi J26 SWB "Jeep" daily. I look forward to discussing all things Off Road with other Jeep users. Kind regards Bernard
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8th November 2007, 20:50	#2
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Welcome to the forum Bernhard! Do tell us some more about yourself & have fun here!
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8th November 2007, 22:22	#3
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Welcome to T-BHP,Bernard.. have a great time here.. Enjoy,and drive safe!
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9th November 2007, 00:18	#4
karlosdeville Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 11,976 Thanked: 18,275 Times View My Garage	Greetings, and welcome aboard. Interesting vehicle you drive, do tell us more. You also a fan of the Invicta brand? We have a couple of real rarities in Bombay. Does the Black Prince ring a bell?
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12th November 2007, 14:03	#5
Invicta Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tewkesbury (UK) Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Hello folk - thank you for the welcome. I bought the Mitsi J26 "Jeep" in February - I have some pictures of it but haven't yet worked out how to post them here. To give you some idea my avatar is an illustration of the J26. Built in 1975 Sold by Colt Car Co UK in 1980 Engine is 2.6 Ltr Petrol ASTRON - 4G54 Gearbox 4 speed column chnage Low ratio box is floor change Its a small wheel base - currently originakl 15" rims which I will be replacing with 16" from the Jeep M Series (the J26 was a CJ3B variant - similar to the Mahindra and Asia Rocsta). Drivers seat = 2 person bench type with a small tlting passenger seat. Passenger seats = Above wheel archs either side. Rear doors - 1/2 canvas covered van style (I've made a tailgate which I use more foten but can swap to either when required). Cover = Vinyl over metal hopped framework. As far as I knwo there is only one J26 in the UK (which reduces the chance of people stealing it for parts - as happened to me with a Toyota HiLux I used to own). Top speed is 60mph but it is less noisey at 45-50 (I didn't buy it for speed!). Current work : Replace petrol tank - due to rust clogging petrol filter. Change exhauts so it exits at the side (with back flap up the inside fills with fumes as the exhaust exits out of the rear). Replace cracked vinyl cover\hood with canvas replacement - this is proving very difficult as no-one makes them here, hopefully a Hood for an old Miltary Jeep e.g. [FONT=Arial]M38A1 [/FONT]will provide a suitable alternative). Raise steering wheel 1 inch - it currently rests on my knees (I'm over 6ft tall). So, although used daily, this is very much a long-term project (which I am very much enjoying). As the J26 and other similar "Jeeps" seem to be used more outside of Europe I thought it would be interesting to join your club. The Invicta username was the motto of my Father's Regiment (The Royal West Kents)- I'm not aware of a brand - what does it apply to please? Kind regards Bernard Last edited by Invicta : 12th November 2007 at 14:09.
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