122803315 and 122803316

[ellard]

Hi there all

After many years apart the two Woomera Fire Engines are re-united.

The latest addition to the shed - 122803316, and 122803315

Group shot of the fleet......

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/01/686.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/351.jpg

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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1430.jpg

Enjoy

Wayne

[The ho har's]

Nice and green down your way since we were last there:D

OH and terrific to see you have got them...must come back to do a group

shot of the old and new and newer:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[digger]

I thought i'd never see the photos!!

congrats -- have you got most of the accessories to kit the new one out?

***for those who don't know --Ellards professional and passionate approach towards his landies (especially the fire varieties) was the reason he got this one... people are now willing to pass their loved vehicles on to him (obviously for a price!) knowing he will protect/rejuvenate & preserve them. well done wayne!***



digger

(ps did you get a look at *that* item for me? and if so is it put aside?)

[chris1983rangie]

thats awesome Wayne, nice photos to see them all together!
Cheers Chris;)

[ellard]

Hi there


Nice and green down your way since we were last there:D

OH and terrific to see you have got them...must come back to do a group

shot of the old and new and newer

You always welcome, and yes its strange this time of the year to be so green........


for those who don't know --Ellards professional and passionate approach towards his landies (especially the fire varieties) was the reason he got this one... people are now willing to pass their loved vehicles on to him (obviously for a price!) knowing he will protect/rejuvenate & preserve them. well done wayne!***



Thanks Digger and


(ps did you get a look at *that* item for me? and if so is it put aside?)

Yes - I am flying back up north tomorrow and will call you over the weekend.

Thanks

Wayne

[OverlandByLR]

looks great wayne with all the gear on it but is still different from the other one
love the pics
K

[ellard]

Hi there

They are different in many ways - It was quite difficult in restoring the first one as I had to go on people verbal discussion. All my information came from a retired Fire Officer as Woomera was a defence town in the early days and photography was very taboooooo.

For example there is no visual record the second having had a governor but the first did - I honestly believe one was set up for urban work (lots of stowage) and the other for grass fires (minimal stowage - but more water capacity)......to my knowledge (not alot of innformation).

Its been very embarasing but since purchasing it I have only driven it into the shed and parked.......been there ever since.

To be honest I really dont want to restore, as in my opinion you can over restore them, it looks better the was it is - but I will get it operations (so it can pump water)

Thanks for the interest.

Wayne

[OverlandByLR]

thanks for the info it is Ian's grandson that was at the Wilmington show in 2011
cheers
K

[OverlandByLR]

it would be great to see both your Series 1 Land Rover Ex Woomera Fire Tenders at the next Lrregsa Jamboree
cheers
K

[ellard]

Hi there

As the next jamboree is at Melrose (My back yard) really there shouldnt be any real excuses "work pending" I am planning to have all 4.

2 x 1958 Series I Fire Engines
1 x 1960 Series II Fire Fly
1 x 1963 Series IIA Ex Army Fire Tender with no 5 fire trailer.

All the best

Wayne

[OverlandByLR]

That would be great i will have to get 10 to 15 photo's of the fire tender's because it is the first time i have seen them all together.
which i older out of your series 1 fire tender's the unrestored or restored one?
Cheers
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[ellard]

Hi there

The restored one - just.......as they follwed each other through the assembly line...........

Enjoy

Wayne

[OverlandByLR]

thanks for the information i am surprised you have not been interviewed by one of those big land rover mags like LRM and LROI
Cheers
K