UAZ 469 - Project Kozlik
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Been looking around for a project – mild resto – for some time now. Last week I spotted an interesting lot on the well known auction site.
I’d been looking at these online for a while now - missed out on one a few months back – so when this one popped up I swooped and won the auction on Saturday.
What is it? It’s a 1983 UAZ 469B!
Packing a powerful 2.4L with over 75HP...not to be sniffed at....
I’ve named this Project Kozlik. Kozlik is apparently the nickname for the 469 meaning Goat in Russian!
Where am I with this today, well paid the seller and arranged for “The Goat” to be transported to its new home on Friday.
Initial impressions and more pics to come...
I’d been looking at these online for a while now - missed out on one a few months back – so when this one popped up I swooped and won the auction on Saturday.
What is it? It’s a 1983 UAZ 469B!
Packing a powerful 2.4L with over 75HP...not to be sniffed at....
I’ve named this Project Kozlik. Kozlik is apparently the nickname for the 469 meaning Goat in Russian!
Where am I with this today, well paid the seller and arranged for “The Goat” to be transported to its new home on Friday.
Initial impressions and more pics to come...
Edited by RBV8 on Monday 10th June 17:50
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 5th July 19:19
300bhp/ton said:
Very cool. What are parts like to get for these? Can you order them online easily enough, or do you need to be able to speak Russian?
Parts seem fine to get hold of, loads of links in forums and blogs. I've bookmarked this one as they seem to stock everything!https://www.russianspares.com/index.php
Post Friday they may or may not have a big order on their hands....
Edited by RBV8 on Tuesday 11th June 16:10
The Goat has arrived!
Started on the button and drove it off the flat bed, seems to run and stop well....on the drive
First thing I noticed is the bonnet, needs a bit more work that I initially thought.
Will give it a good clean and post some more pics when and if it stops raining :/
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 14th June 12:17
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 28th February 15:26
Fonzey said:
Love that, was obsessed with a PC game called Operation Flashpoint when I was a kid in which you could make your own maps/missions/etc and there was a whole library of Soviet era vehicles and equipment to choose from!
The UAZ was a staple
I think I first drove one in "Mercenaries" on PS2 The UAZ was a staple
So first impressions, pretty solid. Took all the rubber mats out to check out the floors and brush out all the debris, quick wipe down and not too bad!
Keep finding random screws, nuts and bolts...getting quite a collection already.
The engine bay looks OK too, new battery and ignition leads. Bit of a spruce and should be good too.
Manoeuvred it out of the way on the drive for the evening, I think the gearbox will take some getting used to. There must be a knack for 1st and reverse!
The bad points, bonnet really is in a sorry state. Paint and filler coming off in big layers, going to check that out in more detail tomorrow, few patches of peeling paint on prob every panel and the bumper has taken a knock at some point and will need pulling out, its one solid piece of metal!
Keep finding random screws, nuts and bolts...getting quite a collection already.
The engine bay looks OK too, new battery and ignition leads. Bit of a spruce and should be good too.
Manoeuvred it out of the way on the drive for the evening, I think the gearbox will take some getting used to. There must be a knack for 1st and reverse!
The bad points, bonnet really is in a sorry state. Paint and filler coming off in big layers, going to check that out in more detail tomorrow, few patches of peeling paint on prob every panel and the bumper has taken a knock at some point and will need pulling out, its one solid piece of metal!
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 14th June 16:51
So yesterdays tasks....
Managed to clean out the rear and all looking pretty solid and just a cosmetic job!
Sadly the same cant be said of the bonnet, its shot. There were the obvious patches in these pics but the more paint I stripped away the more filler and dents I discovered.
Could spend weeks alone on this alone and not be 100% happy with it. Going to bite the bullet and order a replacement. First purchase of the project, time to update my spreadsheet!
Managed to clean out the rear and all looking pretty solid and just a cosmetic job!
Sadly the same cant be said of the bonnet, its shot. There were the obvious patches in these pics but the more paint I stripped away the more filler and dents I discovered.
Could spend weeks alone on this alone and not be 100% happy with it. Going to bite the bullet and order a replacement. First purchase of the project, time to update my spreadsheet!
Weekend is almost here so will be able to get a few tasks done!
First one is to dry it out, lets just say the roof isn't water tight :/
Got the soft top off and leaving it to dry out today, saying that its just clouded over.
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Was looking at the underside mid-week and noticed a small hole in one of the fuel tanks - it has 2 - its disconnected so not an issue at the mo. Upon further inspection and after brushing off some of the grime. Its a sieve!
So popped online and sourced a raft of parts which are heading my way from Poland over the next few weeks. Looking forward to these arriving, some big packages including a new bonnet!!
Started the process to get the goat road registered but need an MOT first. Managed to get it insured this morning on the chassis number so will be booking in for MOT soon.
Question, being an ex-military vehicle does it need seat belts for the MOT?...assumption is yes so that maybe on the shopping list this weekend!
First one is to dry it out, lets just say the roof isn't water tight :/
Got the soft top off and leaving it to dry out today, saying that its just clouded over.
|https://thumbsnap.com/32TDCFiz[/url]Was looking at the underside mid-week and noticed a small hole in one of the fuel tanks - it has 2 - its disconnected so not an issue at the mo. Upon further inspection and after brushing off some of the grime. Its a sieve!
So popped online and sourced a raft of parts which are heading my way from Poland over the next few weeks. Looking forward to these arriving, some big packages including a new bonnet!!
Started the process to get the goat road registered but need an MOT first. Managed to get it insured this morning on the chassis number so will be booking in for MOT soon.
Question, being an ex-military vehicle does it need seat belts for the MOT?...assumption is yes so that maybe on the shopping list this weekend!
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 21st June 12:15
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 21st June 12:16
Ambleton said:
I imagine that spares can be had relatively inexpensively given that (according to wiki) they're still in production.
I guess shipping is the stinger with things like this
ETA:
you've not said what year it is, but having watched "Chernobyl" recently, have you gone over it with a Geiger counter? ya know, just to make sure?
Haha! I've managed to decipher some of the paperwork, it's 1983 and had a new engine fitted in '98 which explains why it seems to run ok and just look like sh*t!I guess shipping is the stinger with things like this
ETA:
you've not said what year it is, but having watched "Chernobyl" recently, have you gone over it with a Geiger counter? ya know, just to make sure?
Edited by Ambleton on Friday 21st June 12:25
Parts were pretty cheap from these guys in Poland - http://sklep.tarmot4x4.pl/ - the postage for bonnet, bumper etc was only about €70 so considering the weight of these things not too bad.
Geiger counter, that might be a fun item to fit!!
The Dictator said:
That is quite simply cool.
It looks great with the roof off. I imagine you will have a lot of fun in that, at much lower speeds than in that which resides in your garage :-)
Well played.
Thanks!It looks great with the roof off. I imagine you will have a lot of fun in that, at much lower speeds than in that which resides in your garage :-)
Well played.
Haha! Yes I think in terms of speed ...it might just crack 60 mph downhill and with the wind behind me
Its just a fun one to work on with my eldest son and hopefully get it in some mud over the next few months.
Edited by RBV8 on Friday 21st June 12:35
Krikkit said:
That's a good result - I like these military blackout light covers: http://sklep.tarmot4x4.pl/pl/p/UAZ-notki-komplet-U...
I did look at these, maybe a future addition. Got to focus on the essentials first sadly - toys will come!The goat is now insured so can drive to the garage / MOT station soon 
Orbital sander purchased, start sanding off all the old paint next week. Going to tackle panel by panel - remove, strip and prime!
However, today's job, remove the left fuel tank....
Like a sieve!
These are the only tools - along with a socket set - we've needed to date!
All about the delegation
Job done. Full of rust and paper?!
Orbital sander purchased, start sanding off all the old paint next week. Going to tackle panel by panel - remove, strip and prime!
However, today's job, remove the left fuel tank....
Like a sieve!
These are the only tools - along with a socket set - we've needed to date!
All about the delegation
Job done. Full of rust and paper?!
Krikkit said:
Not sure how much they are new, but you could have a stainless one knocked up quite cheaply to replace that
The new one is on order and comes with replacement filters and other bits and pieces, wasn't too pricey. All the parts to date are pretty easy to come by and good value....so far.
Made some real progress today but also a mishap :/
Removed one of the doors that had the worst rust, filler and flaky paint and stripped it all back. Now its ready to prime
Just 4 bolts and off it came, loving the simplicity so far!
Ready to prime
The top half of the doors is removable and the driver side bent out a little so tried to force it back into shape, managed to crack the door! Upon closer inspection there was a previous weld on the inside so didn't feel as bad - phew.
Folded down the windscreen to get an idea of what it'll be like next summer on the road with the door tops off and cage removed too - can't wait!
Removed one of the doors that had the worst rust, filler and flaky paint and stripped it all back. Now its ready to prime
Just 4 bolts and off it came, loving the simplicity so far!
Ready to prime
The top half of the doors is removable and the driver side bent out a little so tried to force it back into shape, managed to crack the door! Upon closer inspection there was a previous weld on the inside so didn't feel as bad - phew.
Folded down the windscreen to get an idea of what it'll be like next summer on the road with the door tops off and cage removed too - can't wait!
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