Vintage Thing No. 31.3 - another UAZ 452 survivor
Something lurks in the wood shed (Photo Jon Clark) Just like the Siva Llamas, another UAZ-452 has come out of the woodwork. The woodwork in question belongs to Jon Clark's neighbour's shed and the UAZ is a bright blue pickup version, registered in 1979 and with right-hand drive. Since September it's belonged to Jon and he's planning to re-commission the little wagon. Considering the stories I've heard about build quality the panel fit doesn't look too bad. The 2445cc 4 cylinder engine turns over and he's freed the brakes off by hammering and pulling it a bit with a tractor. Here's picture of this impressive machine, bodily pulling a Massey Ferguson tractor backwards up a steep slope. (Photo Jon Clark) Actually, for some reason this photo won't upload in any other orientation except this one. I've no idea why it won't lie down properly. Currently, the fuel pump is blocked and due to be replaced by an electric one sourced in blight...