Two Chicks and a Defender

[Gillie]

This has now turned into a Three Chicks and Defender and possibly even Four Chicks and a Defender.

So whats it all about.

Well, I have just purchased a 2000 TD5 Defender 130. Not sure if I am happy or sad about that! I do remember my the grin I used to have with my old 130.
With this in mind I do understand that I will have to dust off the tools again!

The Defender I bought is in Perth and of course I live no where near Perth. Having travelled the Nullabor 11 times including twice on a motorbike I suggested that my wife may perhaps like to fly to Perth and drive it back. This would give her a well earned break as well as an adventure. It would be cheaper to truck it over here but there is no adventure in that. One of her friends was keen too so they have both purchased their tickets and hit Perth on the 6th of April. since then another friend has signed up and possibly another one. So far their are three chicks and a Defender involved in this Journey.
This is what it currently looks like.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/23.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/24.jpg

The girls are looking forward to this trip and aiming to get back home in 5 days. I normally do it in three so this should give them some easy days and allow them to see what they like on the way.

This is what it did look like by Previous owner.
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https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/25.jpg
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I rang this bloke up only to find out it had been sold.
I found the Same defender advertised as per first group of pics. He bought it for his son who didn't like it. Too big in the city.
I know it was a firefighting vehicle, I know it has been Chipped, has carpet in the front, new tyres, sub woofer and a clutch booster added.
It has a steering box leak and the compressor may be suspect for the AC.
The girls leave on Saturday week, the 6th of April and aim to be back home on the 10th April.
Hilarity to follow I am sure! Standby all those Aulro members en route you are now on call for assistance:angel:

In the meantime Daddy Day care for me, can't wait we are going to have some fun!

[Babs]

Great heading, sounds like a title for a book.

I'm sure you have already thought of it, but I'll mention anyway, have you had a mechanic give it a once over just incase there is any worn hoses etc. don't want the misses and her mates stranded on some lonely stretch of highway.

I wish them luck.

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[Babs]

Great heading, sounds like a title for a book.

I'm sure you have already thought of it, but I'll mention anyway, have you had a mechanic give it a once over just incase there is any worn hoses etc. don't want the misses and her mates stranded on some lonely stretch of highway.

I wish them luck.

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Oh forgot to mention, congrats on the truck, she's a beauty.

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[Greyfox]

Great heading, sounds like a title for a book.

I'm sure you have already thought of it, but I'll mention anyway, have you had a mechanic give it a once over just incase there is any worn hoses etc. don't want the misses and her mates stranded on some lonely stretch of highway.

I wish them luck.

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Forget the book this is going to be a movie,
What an adventure this is going to be.
Keep us all posted of the trip.
Hope the girls are still friends at the end of the adventure.
Love the 130 ,it looks real mean:D

[87County]

T
It has a steering box leak and the compressor may be suspect for the AC.
The girls leave on Saturday week, the 6th of April and aim to be back home on the 10th April.
Hilarity to follow I am sure! Standby all those Aulro members en route you are now on call for assistance:angel:

In the meantime Daddy Day care for me, can't wait we are going to have some fun!



The 130 looks great - fancy someone not wanting it ...

Well they're not planning on taking long to do the trip are they ? :) I would take a bit longer to have a look at things on the way....

If they're lucky at this time of the year lack of a/c won't be too much of an issue.

All this is obvious I guess - but ensure that your RACV is covered up to the max, have them carry some ATF to top up the p/s, cartons of drinking water & all the usual extras / tools / jack etc, get them to keep an eye on the tyres & pressures (long hours @100kph can be murder on used tyres) - 'cause I guess there'll only be 1 spare?

Bottled drinking water is really expensive between Kalgoorlie or Esperance and Ceduna - Port Augusta.

The "motels" at the fuel stops can be of variable quality so most people (incl me) just camp - which should be fine - as long as they don't mind the howling dingos through the night in some spots.

If they feel that there is safety in numbers the fuel stops have "camping areas" where they charge backpackers and grey nomads a fee, but for me the highway hilton is preferable and afaik quite safe.

There is limited mob ph cover closer to the fuel stops -a satphone could be a handy item - but the people are friendly and I couldn't imagine anyone not stopping if help was needed.

But you know what it's like, having done it a number of times - my apologies if my remarks sound like I'm trying to teach you to suck eggs - just want them to have a safe trip and a good time.

There are good aulro people along the way too - I was helped out recently in SA when coming back east.

Look forward to reading an update on their adventure :)

[Gillie]

If they're lucky at this time of the year lack of a/c won't be too much of an issue.
But you know what it's like, having done it a number of times - my apologies if my remarks sound like I'm trying to teach you to suck eggs - just want them to have a safe trip and a good time.

I got the car checked out my a mate who is more than capable of doing this. After checking it out he left me a voicemail message telling me I was a !@#$#@ idiot if I buy it. I had to laugh at that. Defenders are not for everyone! It appears to be the real deal and in the photos he emailed me back he had a running commentry on each photo including the landcruiser he had for sale for $12,000. he tells me the AC is not working but the owner tells me it is definitely working. This is one of the problems you have when the owner is not there when it was looked at. I am going by the assumption it is not working.
Even though I have done this trip 11 times I haven't done it for 10 years so any information that anyone can provide will not be looked upon as teaching me to suck eggs. I appreciate all feedback.

Landcruiser for sale $12,000 G Wagon may be for sale? Mate came to the conclusion this bloke just buys weird cars!
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Interesting set up. I don't remember the clutch being heavy on my 130 but apparently this one was heavy enough to warrant this set up.

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[Sitec]

We're north of Adelaide, so if they run into trouble this side of the Nullabor, give us a hoy! There'd b a few who'd come on a rescue mission!

[Gillie]

Thanks Sitec, Something about the land rover community that bandies together in times of need. Hopefully the trip is uneventful.
Pretty happy that there is next G coverage out there around towns now.

[technophile]

This has now turned into a Three Chicks and Defender and possibly even Four Chicks and a Defender.

So whats it all about.

Well, I have just purchased a 2000 TD5 Defender 130. Not sure if I am happy or sad about that! I do remember my the grin I used to have with my old 130.
With this in mind I do understand that I will have to dust off the tools again!

The Defender I bought is in Perth and of course I live no where near Perth. Having travelled the Nullabor 11 times including twice on a motorbike I suggested that my wife may perhaps like to fly to Perth and drive it back. This would give her a well earned break as well as an adventure. It would be cheaper to truck it over here but there is no adventure in that. One of her friends was keen too so they have both purchased their tickets and hit Perth on the 6th of April. since then another friend has signed up and possibly another one. So far their are three chicks and a Defender involved in this Journey.
This is what it currently looks like.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/23.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/24.jpg

The girls are looking forward to this trip and aiming to get back home in 5 days. I normally do it in three so this should give them some easy days and allow them to see what they like on the way.

This is what it did look like by Previous owner.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/09/236.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/25.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/26.jpg

I rang this bloke up only to find out it had been sold.
I found the Same defender advertised as per first group of pics. He bought it for his son who didn't like it. Too big in the city.
I know it was a firefighting vehicle, I know it has been Chipped, has carpet in the front, new tyres, sub woofer and a clutch booster added.
It has a steering box leak and the compressor may be suspect for the AC.
The girls leave on Saturday week, the 6th of April and aim to be back home on the 10th April.
Hilarity to follow I am sure! Standby all those Aulro members en route you are now on call for assistance:angel:

In the meantime Daddy Day care for me, can't wait we are going to have some fun!

Yes, i remember seeing this on trading Post a while ago. It looked good to me, and had just had a lot of money spent on it, if i remember correctly.

[Grumbles]

That's a good and unique looking Defender. It sort of falls in to the "I'm envious" category.:D

[TasD90]

Hi Gillie, we now have our own "Thelma And Louise Go Defender".

Nice pictures of the truck but where is the picture of the "chicks" !!!
If we are going to follow their travels we need to at least see who we are reading about.

Takes me back to my Uni days where I hitch hiked from Perth to Melbourne ! Last lift was from Adelaide to Melbourne where I drove the driver's car most of the way at 60kph. to help a young lady who was running in her engine!

Hope they all have a great time.
Cheers, Peter

[Gillie]

At this stage there is only three going. They leave Bright on the 5th of April and travel to Melbourne. They then catch a flight to Perth and then a taxi to a mates place where the car will be located. Then they start heading east. I will log their progress here in this thread as info is downloaded.
Therefore at this stage there is nothing to report.
Regards
Best husband in the world! :D

[nedflanders]

Now this is two chicks and a Defender :o
Defender Mudding With Girls - YouTube

[Epic_Dragon]

what a cool road trip they will have :) defender looks great, id be wary :P you might not get the defender after this trip! memories im sure will be forged, and fondness of the defender will be great :)

if they come via the south eastern freeway murray bridge sort of way, im not far from there so can give them a hand if anything arises!

[Rustbucket]

Look forward to seeing the vehicle around town.

[Gillie]

:o another local!
great to see!

[Judo]

geez, so many Bright people! Have any of you lot been to the adventure travel film festival the last 2 years?? I've been to both, but to be honest, didn't even consider there would be so many AULRO'ians in Bright!! Brewery meet up next year? :D

[Gillie]

geez, so many Bright people! Have any of you lot been to the adventure travel film festival the last 2 years?? I've been to both, but to be honest, didn't even consider there would be so many AULRO'ians in Bright!! Brewery meet up next year? :D

I have seen it both years but only in passing. I didn't think there would be so many Aulro'ians either, place is full of them! :D

[Gillie]

The deal has been done. The car has been dropped off to a mates place. It also came with 3 boxes of Landrover bits. It will be like Xmas, I have no idea what is in them. The bloke I bought the car off was very accommodating.

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The old rack on and the newer one strapped on upside down. Looks like the girls won't have a tarp for the journey.

Mate will go through the vehicle and give it the once over as well as get some spare oil and ATF for the ladies.

Not long to go, Girls leave Bright this Friday night for an early flight on Saturday.

[Epic_Dragon]

ooh excitment!! such a cool looking deefer

[Gillie]

It is now official.

There will be 4 (four) chicks and 1 Defender.

[Barra1]

After that trip do you really think you will ever get to drive the 130:(

[Gillie]

After that trip do you really think you will ever get to drive the 130:(

Yeah, thanks for that........ Didn't really think this through did I?

[87County]

It is now official.

There will be 4 (four) chicks and 1 Defender.

... give 'em an extra $10 to shout themselves a couple of extra cushions for those who travel in the back seat :)


and...

don't forget to tell them to get a couple of cartons of bottled water from the supermarket as well


... getting close now :)

[Gillie]

They have gone! As I type they are in the Air somewhere over the Bight I reckon. I ran the girls down to Melbourne last night and I can assure everyone it is not going to be a quiet trip with lots of nattering going on :D.
By the sounds of the conversation they are going to spend today shopping. :( They are hoping to get to Norseman tonight but I think the way they are talking I would be impressed if they get passed the Perth Hills.

[R2D2]

If similar previous trips i have heard about are anything to go by, four chicks in any car for that long is a recipe for trouble.

Hope they have fun!
R2

[Gillie]

Well they are off!

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and shopping:(

There is report of a clunky rear diff which doesn't sound great and is of some concern.

[Bushie]

Well they are off!

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and shopping:(

There is report of a clunky rear diff which doesn't sound great and is of some concern.

Maybe "A" frame ball joint, loose/worn suspension bush, or a driver that's not real familiar with the Landy backlash.


Martyn

[wrinklearthur]

There is report of a clunky rear diff which doesn't sound great and is of some concern.

Before they hit the road, get some one to make sure the wheel gearings are freshly greased and the brake pads are good.

And before they set off, a RAC or equivalent, safety check of radiator hoses, etc would give piece of mind as well.

A old mechanic friend of mine once told me,
don't worry about whines, wows or whistles,
do something quick about the clicks, clonks, and crunches.
.

[wrinklearthur]

Maybe "A" frame ball joint, loose/worn suspension bush, or a driver that's not real familiar with the Landy backlash.

Check that when greasing the wheel bearings, probably the splines in flanges and the outside spline of the axles are a bit worn.

.

[Gillie]

Maybe "A" frame ball joint, loose/worn suspension bush, or a driver that's not real familiar with the Landy backlash.


Martyn

I was thinking the backlash but the wife reports there is a clunk.
the brakes, wheel bearings and radiator have all been done recently.

[Gillie]

can anyone confirm if this is the over flow pipe. Just started leaking when the fuel nozzle clicked off.

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[bee utey]

That's the Fast Fill breather hose. It allows vapours out of the fuel tank up to the point at which it is supposed to be full. Then it makes the nozzle trigger shut off. After that the fuel level should always drop below that hose unless you park as an extreme sideways angle. I see a barbed joiner in there, and that type of hose is very prone to perishing. Unless the vehicle is going off road I wouldn't fuss too much, fix it when you get the vehicle in your hands. Failing that, cut out the barbed joiner and replace with a longer section of steel/copper tubing without barbs, and a couple of clamps.


can anyone confirm if this is the over flow pipe. Just started leaking when the fuel nozzle clicked off.

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[goingbush]

Are those chicks all from Bright ? can't be many left in town, oh except for my sister in law. ;)


I had a backlash clunk develop in my 110 recently , Had the TC intermediate shaft bushed & a new A frame ball joint both fitted at the same time, Clunk is gone - will never know which bit it was - meybe a bit of both.

[Epic_Dragon]

hehe they look like trouble standing there with the landie! hope for a safe, fun trip for them :)

[Sandgroper]

I reckon they'll have a ball! I hope all goes well with the landie and that they have a safe and fun trip, good on em I reckon!

[Gillie]

Are those chicks all from Bright ? can't be many left in town, oh except for my sister in law. ;)




No, there are only 4 chicks in Bright including your sister inlaw. We had to get one chick from Porepunkah nearby!

[Gillie]

Some pics of the days travel

Rabbit proof fence at Merredin WA

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Stumps for the day at Southern Cross

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After spending most of the day shopping in Perth for some camping gear and food and god knows what they went back to my mates place where he cut out the split and rejoined the overflow pipe. Reports from the wife is that the car is traveling well and everyone is having a good time. Apparently there is curtains for the windows which has a press stud arrangement and they have used this to keep the sun from shining into the back window. I have no idea what they mean and didn't realise it had any thing like this. It seems to be a hit though. The stereo and subwoofer has been another hit. Tomorrow they are going to Kalgoorlie and will end up probably around Caiguna would be my guess.

[goingbush]

Yep, theyre Bright girls all right, I'm guessing the one from Porepunkah took the pic :D

I bet they are copping a few double takes from other Landy drivers .

[Judo]

Yep, theyre Bright girls all right, I'm guessing the one from Porepunkah took the pic :D

I bet they are copping a few double takes from other Landy drivers .
LOL True that.


Gillie - lost track of the thread (a few pages have flown by) - Re: film festival, we'll have to catch up next year. There's a good chance we'll be there again I reckon. :)

Good to hear they're on there way with no issues!!

[Disco Muppet]

Can I put in an early bid for the film rights and scalp them to Steven Spielberg? :D
Good to see all involved are traveling well :)

[Grumbles]

The legendary tales of Gullivers Travels are paling into insignificance when compared to this 'Two Chicks and a Defender" yarn. You'd better get the copyright sorted Gillie in preparation for a box office hit. :D

[drifter]

What an awesome adventure.

[Gillie]

Thanks to everyone for commenting. It is interesting to hear the different comments they get. Some people are very supportive and realise the great adventure that they are going to have and others are in pure shock horror, like the guy they met at the airport or the Mother inlaw:D
One of the girls on the trip who only booked her ticket 1.5 days before was so nervous as she had never done anything like this before, So far they are all having a wow of a time.

[Xtreme]

I'll be in Bright week commencing 15th so I guess I'll miss the coming home party. :D
Hope all goes well and they finish with the same happy faces that they have started out with. ;)

[drifter]

Totally agree Gillie.

I'm as jealous as hell - I would LOVE to be doing a trip like that. It epitomises the Australian way of life - adventure, comradeship, spontaneity - FUN

There is too little of that nowadays.

[Gillie]

I'll be in Bright week commencing 15th so I guess I'll miss the coming home party. :D
Hope all goes well and they finish with the same happy faces that they have started out with. ;)

Not too sure when they are due home. There was talk of this Wednesday as one of them has to work, but on the trip down to Melbourne it may be possible she can get this off. Latest day they have to be back by is next Sunday as alot of the husbands need to go back to work!
Currently got my three girls cleaning the house for me, but don't tell Mum!

[Epic_Dragon]

hpoe they are taking lots of piccies of this adventure! would be awesome! nothing beats a spontaneous, epic road trip with an awesome, car full of character haha. LOL you are so not going to be getting your new landie back :P I dare say the missus will have fallen inlove and declared ownership of it by now :P

[Disco Muppet]

others are in pure shock horror, like the guy they met at the airport...

He probably drives something boring like a Toyota.




....or the Mother inlaw:D


Isn't that what MILs are for?
:p

[PAT303]

Bloody hell I wish I new about this,I just saw the four of them at Norseman today and thought it was cool seeing four good looking women in a 130. Pat

[Gillie]

Bloody hell I wish I new about this,I just saw the four of them at Norseman today and thought it was cool seeing four good looking women in a 130. Pat

Thats a cracker!
Just got off the phone to the wife. They stopped at Balladonia for the night. She did say that there was a new 130 at Norseman that was checking them out ;) I think this was at the roadhouse? They did mention a brown defender as well but not sure if this is one and the same?

They had a couple broken down not far from fraser Range. New pajero and caravan which was overheating and then just stopped and would not start again. They turned back and the couple soon realised that the girls were there to help and not Kill them! They gave the lady a lift to Fraser range to call RAC at Norseman, they offered to tow the van back to Fraser range for them but the couple were happy to wait the 3 hrs on the side of the road. They were very grateful.

I will upload some pics when they send them, unless they continue to natter away and forget.

[Gillie]

Bloody hell I wish I new about this,I just saw the four of them at Norseman today and thought it was cool seeing four good looking women in a 130. Pat

The wife just said she saw you pull in when they were having lunch, was going to chat but you left when she was checking the tyres.

[Gillie]

Latest news

Great day. Stayed at southern cross last night. Went to kalgoorlie. Helped an elderly couple broken down. And ended the night at baladonia. Meeting lots of awesome people. We hit the Nullarboor tomorrow.

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and of course the Trophy wife!!:D
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[Disco Muppet]

and of course the Trophy wife!!:D
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Paint it Sandglow Yellow and you'll have a Camel Trophy Wife! :angel: :D

[PAT303]

The wife just said she saw you pull in when they were having lunch, was going to chat but you left when she was checking the tyres.

That was me,I wished I'd said hello now. Pat

[Gillie]

This Just in. If you look real closely you can just make out my wife's:D thumb

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[BigJon]

Are they coming through Adelaide? Have workshop / hospitality / etc if needed.

[wrinklearthur]

Are they coming through Adelaide? Have workshop / hospitality / etc if needed.

They might take the back way through Tassie and give Adelaide a miss.
.

[BigJon]

They might need a snorkel fitted before they try that...:D

[Gillie]

Are they coming through Adelaide? Have workshop / hospitality / etc if needed.

I reckon they will bypass Adelaide but anything is possible. Car seems to running fine but great to know. Thank you.

[Gillie]

Madura Pass

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watch out for planes!

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Cocklebiddy

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Defender Grin!
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[goingbush]

They look like they are enjoying that a bit too much,
Doubt you will ever get the keys mate !

[wrinklearthur]

With grins like that they will have to walk sideways through the door when they get home.
.

[Disco Muppet]

On the plus side, this will make it easy to justify Landy related purchases :D

[87County]

I reckon they will bypass Adelaide but anything is possible. Car seems to running fine but great to know. Thank you.

They'll be more than half way home when they get to Ceduna and it would be shorter for them to miss Adelaide altogether - from Port Augusta they can go direct via Burra, Mildura and along the Murray Valley Hwy to home.

Tell them to stop & take a look the Australian Farmer sculpture in Wudinna (on the main highway between Ceduna & Port Augusta) - heaps better than any big galah or big prawn.


Sounds like the trip is going really well :)

[Grumbles]

Going by that "Defender Grin" your ownership aspirations are doomed Gillie.

"His'n'Hers" Defenders might be the go here and go as in go and get it your self this time. ;)

[Gillie]

WA border
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Great Australian Bight
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Nothing
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[Gillie]

On the plus side, this will make it easy to justify Landy related purchases :D

She already has a list of things for me to fix or purchase.

[Disco Muppet]

She already has a list of things for me to fix or purchase.

That's your opening.
"What are these"
"Well, you remember how you wanted me to fix this?"
"Yes..."
"Well, in order to fix it, I needed to get this"
"....You needed a rooftop tent to fix the passenger door handle?"
"....Stop asking questions now"
:lol2:

[Sandgroper]

They look like they're having a great time mate, I reckon it's terrific! Maybe you can buy YOUR own defender from Perth and drive it back with a few mates too!

[Epic_Dragon]

best road trip ever by the looks! any I have ever done have been rush rush! never had chance to take in the sights too!

[Gillie]

I had a big night last night with Monthly meeting at CFA and trying to organise the kids to go to Nannies last night. By the time I got the kids into bed it was quiet late. I spoke to my wife who I believe made it to Fowlers Bay yesterday. They were pretty tired and We didn't chat for long. They were going to stop at Nullabor but it was blowing a gale and being so rocky there was no chance of pitching a tent, Yalata roadhouse , I believe is no longer in operation and all the camping information suggest you would be better off to not stop around this area. I am unsure of what their plans are for today. Phone coverage was very choppy where they were.

The most expensive for fuel was Caiguna at 1.97 for Diesel.

[Gillie]

Morning at Fowlers Bay

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[sheerluck]

Those ladies look like they are having an absolute ball!

[noyakfat]

I am surprised that last photo is so dark, because I am certain there would be some big, gleaming, pearly white smiles emanating from the ladies in question... :D

Half their luck,
Nige

[Gillie]

Fowlers Bay
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Up to no good!

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Lunch at Streaky Bay
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[two up]

Looks like quite an ordeal. NOT

[goingbush]

best restaurant in town, worth the trip to Streaky Bay just for the feed !!

[Shortie]

:unsure: Are you sure they're heading home??

[justinc]

:unsure: Are you sure they're heading home??

:p:p
Yeah, thats what I was thinking...that beach scene could easily be at BROOME....:angel:

Roger Hodgson - Take The Long Way Home (Take The Long Way Home) - YouTube
:D

JC

[Gillie]

Hmmm you might all be all on to something. This just came through


Our view from the tent. This roughing it stuff is hard work. At Streaky Bay.
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Doesn't look like they are on a road trip at all!

Mean whilst at Daddy day care......... I spent last night hugging the porcelain bus and not even self inflicted. Woke up this morning and Miss four has started the same. I have changed sheets, thrown kids in the shower and generally cleaning up spew. I feel like I have been hit by a bus but must be on the mend. Hopefully Miss 1.4 and Miss 6 don't get it. :(

[goingbush]

good one Gillie, thats just a ploy to get the missus' sympathy, You just want the 130 home

[Disco Muppet]

Yikes, that sounds bloody rotten!
If it's any consolation I'm babysitting a dog with the runs, so thats not much fun.
On the plus side, you get a wicked defender on the other side of it

[Gillie]

Yikes, that sounds bloody rotten!
If it's any consolation I'm babysitting a dog with the runs, so thats not much fun.
On the plus side, you get a wicked defender on the other side of it

Oh no! We have just acquired two kittens so I know what you are going through!

Ah well it is all good, The wife gets a break, a holiday to remember and I get major bonus points and a defender.

[Epic_Dragon]

Hope you feel better soon Gillie! there is definately something doing the rounds, I have been sick too, up lastnight doing the same! Nasty cold with a weird tummy bug too rolled into one! hope your kidlets are feeling good too. well the one that is sick, hope on the mend asap, and the others do not catch it. Keep focusing on the browny points and the defender. not long to go and they will be home :)

[noogie]

They look like they're having a great time mate, I reckon it's terrific! Maybe you can buy YOUR own defender from Perth and drive it back with a few mates too!

Yeah! You could film the trip & call it" hangover 3".
Just don't pick up any dude with a beard
:D

[Gillie]

And there goes Miss 6 :(

The girls have spent the day around Streaky Bay. They visited the seal colony and Murphys haystacks. I am sure there will be more pics later.

[sheerluck]

.........The wife gets a break.......

I think sometimes us husbands forget how sorely needed this is. Just a few days away from having to be wife and mum, having a damned good laugh with her mates, and you'll definitely have earned big brownie points!

[Gillie]

I think sometimes us husbands forget how sorely needed this is. Just a few days away from having to be wife and mum, having a damned good laugh with her mates, and you'll definitely have earned big brownie points!

I just got off the phone to her. She is missing everyone like crazy but has certainly recharged the batteries. Three girls certainly keeps you on your toes.

[noogie]

Now this is two chicks and a Defender :o
Defender Mudding With Girls - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0nximOqDS4)

Hey. So that's where they took my car!
They really know how to recover my deefer when she's stuck.
I always look for the stickiest Boghole.

[justinc]

Hey Gillie, You're doing a great job mate. I remember when we were trailer trash in the first few years of marriage/ kids etc and living in a 16ft van with 1 colic stricken screaming baby/ newborn and a vomitting 4 year old. 3am, one up all up :( Then work start at 7am....

The misses has blocked out the first 2 years so much so that I have to remind her of things sometimes, so the best thing for your better half is to spend time with her mates on a road trip of a lifetime! She no doubt could do with this in a big way after 4 kids:D.

It's not about browny points, its all about the pleasure you get seeing your significant other enjoying themselves and experiencing LIFE. Even if you are knee deep in vomit and driving a porcelain bus at all hours...:D


It's all good!

JC

[Gillie]

It's not about browny points, its all about the pleasure you get seeing your significant other enjoying themselves and experiencing LIFE. Even if you are knee deep in vomit and driving a porcelain bus at all hours...:D


It's all good!

JC

Nah, Its all about the Brownie points!
You are quite correct here JC, Personally I am getting a thrill seeing the pics and knowing they are having a great time. Our original plan was to both go over with the kids and bring it back. We thought it wouldn't be fair to the girls though, A 6,4 and 1.4 year old aren't going to enjoy a trip like this especially if they are crook. The cheapest option was to throw it on a truck for about $820. Driving was never going to be a serious option until some of her friends expressed an interest. It is not only me doing Daddy day care. All these women are in the same mothers group so there are another three Dads looking after the kids and stepping up!

They are leaving things to be done next time and aren't seeing it all. When my wife went into Fraser Range they had 3 hr chopper flights with wine and nibbles for $40 per head. Unfortunately this wasn't till next week. Now I think about it perhaps they say that to everyone who inquires!

[Epic_Dragon]

hope I oneday find a nice bloke to call my own like you guys. You seem like such great fellas, looking after your ladies and enjoying seeing them super happy, and sending them on epic road trips and letting them have some time off from motherhood to let their hair down while you fellas take over the household :) big pat on the back gillie! I will never probably need time off from motherhood as I am unfortunately a bit broken, but the men ive have been with would never be so supportive like you blokes!

[Epic_Dragon]

I owuld really like to do a painting for you of this road trip and the defender haha :) have to reference one of the pics and immortalize it on canvas for you :)

[Babs]

This is unreal, keep the pics coming, looks like they are having a ball. Good on them for doing something different.

Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

[Vern]

Hey gillie, well they are enjoying themselves. They are actually camped 2 spots down from us in Streaky Bay. I thought i'd have a quick look on aulro, and this thread caught my eye as i hadn't opened it yet and for some reason thought it could just be possible that this was about them and hey presto, it is.
We are in the Amarok with cub camper. Fender looks really good by the way..
I'll say g'day in the morning. Thats if i don't get up and tell them to shut the hell up.
Wifes name?

[sheerluck]

........ They are actually camped 2 spots down from us in Streaky Bay.........

Woohoo! Spy in the camp. Give us the gossip! :D

[Gillie]

hope I oneday find a nice bloke to call my own like you guys. You seem like such great fellas, looking after your ladies and enjoying seeing them super happy, and sending them on epic road trips and letting them have some time off from motherhood to let their hair down while you fellas take over the household :) big pat on the back gillie! I will never probably need time off from motherhood as I am unfortunately a bit broken, but the men ive have been with would never be so supportive like you blokes!

Not sure if you could consider this "looking after your ladies"
Send four women to the other side of the country to drive back in perhaps one of the most uncomfortable and unreliable vehicles ever made in some of the remoteness parts of Australia! :D
They will certainly remember it and I guess that is what helps to make it a great adventure to be spoken about in years to come.

There are a heap of photos apparently but I only see what is been sent and all pics taken on the phone. I am sure there will be a heap more when they get back.

A picture on Canvas would be awesome! Certainly something different. My wife does picture framing and stretches canvases all the time.

[wrinklearthur]

Even my wife is having a sticky beak at this thread.
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[sheerluck]

Even my wife is having a sticky beak at this thread.
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Have you decided where you're sending her yet Arthur? :D

[drifter]

Even my wife is having a sticky beak at this thread.
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Mine too


Have you decided where you're sending her yet Arthur? :D

I laughed at that. Wife came to see what I was laughing at.

Thanks Sheerluck - I'll survive - I hope :D

[justinc]

Have you decided where you're sending her yet Arthur? :D

Well, she is already in Van Diemans Land, so some other destination for transportation needs to be found.....:wasntme:


jc

[Vern]

Where are they aiming for tomorrow?

[Shortie]

Even my wife is having a sticky beak at this thread.
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Have you decided where you're sending her yet Arthur? :D




I laughed at that. Wife came to see what I was laughing at.

Thanks Sheerluck - I'll survive - I hope :D


I'll say g'day in the morning. Thats if i don't get up and tell them to shut the hell up.

You guys are funny :Rolling:

[Gillie]

Hey gillie, well they are enjoying themselves. They are actually camped 2 spots down from us in Streaky Bay. I thought i'd have a quick look on aulro, and this thread caught my eye as i hadn't opened it yet and for some reason thought it could just be possible that this was about them and hey presto, it is.
We are in the Amarok with cub camper. Fender looks really good by the way..
I'll say g'day in the morning. Thats if i don't get up and tell them to shut the hell up.
Wifes name?

How was the Serenity??:p

and thanks for the comment on the Fender. I, of course haven't seen it except in photos so it is pleasing to hear this.

[Vern]

Good mate. Spoke with the girls this morning. Next stop for them is Renmark.
Your wife was a little dissapointed we are in the VW not a landy, but it is the only 4x4 we have that goes:D
Apparently there is a holiday planned for you and the kids over this way at some stage as well:)

[Gillie]

Spoke to her this morning. She was very impressed with Streaky Bay and certainly one of the highlights for them. Terrific that they were able to take the time and stop mid trip for a break from...... well taking a break!
Renmark is the destination tonight and should set them up well for arrival at home tomorrow. Looking at the map Renmark would be halfway between Streaky Bay and Bright. 787 km to do today and 759 km to do tomorrow.

My girls are missing Mum. Happy to report that they have all come good with the last spew at 1Am for Miss 6 and 2AM for miss 4. Kids seem to bounce back pretty good and you would never know they were sick except for the washing machine going!

[Gillie]

apologies for some Blurry Photos.

Sea lion Colony near streaky Bay
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Murphys Haystack
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Streaky Bay
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Fish and chips on the beach for dinner
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[Vern]

Our two boys were play fighting each other about 5m away from the girls whilst they were eating. Knowing my two they would have been giving them the ****s:D

[Vern]

Also the night before a well kitted out puma 90 with rooftop ten turned up, got in late left early,anyone from here?
And one of the cleanest 120's i've seen, guy appeared to be local, was older surfy guy. Gee it was clean:)

I hope the a/c works for them, currently 35 in port augusta, bt they would he about an hrs drive ahead of us

[Gillie]

Very misty morning in Streaky Bay. Headed off to Port Augusta stopping at Wudinna for the big Australian farmer. In Port Augusta for lunch then off to Renmark for the night.

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Thanks to 87County!
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[Gillie]

Kids having fun in the park. @ port Augusta

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[Gillie]

They have named the car.............. "Josie" and want to put Pink and black Zebra stripes all over it! :o

I was told they gave the car a cuddle after talking with Vern about his 3 landrovers that don't go.

[Vern]

Well one sort of goes:(:D
Your wife made me feel bad as i was considering parting out my lse and just use the amarok as i'm really enjoyng it. I've now decided that was a stupid idea:)

[Gillie]

Well one sort of goes:(:D
Your wife made me feel bad as i was considering parting out my lse and just use the amarok as i'm really enjoyng it. I've now decided that was a stupid idea:)

We have all been there mate!

[Gillie]

Big drive. Let the kids out for a play and run around.

Monash adventure playground
Monash Adventure Park - South Australia (http://www.southaustralia.com/info.aspx?id=9002497)

This looks like a lot fun actually!

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[Epic_Dragon]

so cool :D not long to go now and they will be home! haha i think Josie is a great name for the landy :D haha! and i give my cars cuddles too! Works because my landy has fixed itself.... well not the oil leaks, but its so bling spec clean under there now that oil leak is mine as soon as it reveals itself! the other trans issue i had is confirmed fixed itself haha :) WOO so something to say about talking nice and hugging the cars :)
I will definately be doing you guys a painting :) send me the fave photo of the trip with the ladies and the landie when you go through them after they are home :) and one of the fave 'back ground/scenery shot" and i will merge it all together in a painting :)

[Gillie]

I will definately be doing you guys a painting :)

The premonition will come true!

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/parking-lot/166876-paintings.html#post1835731

[Tombie]

What!!!!

No visitors :(

[Gillie]

What!!!!

No visitors :(

What!!!! No Gala Parade or welcoming committee? :D

[Epic_Dragon]

hahaha indeed it will!!!!!!!!!!! bit excited! going ot hurry up and finish the one im working on then wait for some photos from you and then put a landy on canvas :D I think its a more than worthy one to be immortalized after this trip, looking after the ladies and giving them a wonderful trip!

[Epic_Dragon]

and its just so cool looking!

[Gillie]

and its just so cool looking!

I can't wait to see it! oh, and of course the wife.

Latest update is that they made Renmark safely but couldn't talk as there was a mishap with the phone charger. They will get one tomorrow.

[sheerluck]

I can't wait to see it! oh, and of course the wife..........

:Rolling:

Part of me thinks there's going to be some repercussions over that remark.

[Gillie]

Looks like last update for tonight.

Shocking last night in Renmark

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[Vern]

What!!!!

No visitors :(

Sorry tombie, stayed in streaky bay a bit longer than expected, now have the rush home due to work commitments:(, i really don't want to go home just yet

[Gillie]

Brekky with a view anyone @ Renmark

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Almost home. Get the banners ready! Welcome toVictoria
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[Epic_Dragon]

They will make it home today wont they? such a sensational trip:D bet youare getting excited now!

[Gillie]

They will make it home today wont they? such a sensational trip:D bet youare getting excited now!

They are due home today. I guess all good thing will come to an end. I am busy cleaning the house, doing the washing, vacuuming and mopping. Which sort of got out of control when everyone was crook.

I think all the girls will be in two minds. They will no doubt all be missing their family and kids and looking forward to getting home again but also perhaps sad that such an epic Journey is coming to an end. I am sure they will remember the last 6 days for many years to come. Some of the scenery they have seen and captured looks amazing and I am glad they broke up the journey by doing a short drive from Fowlers Bay to Streaky Bay and stopping early and getting a chance to have a rest and sight see.

The kids are getting excited that Mum is coming home. Miss 1.4 has been awesome for me. The only one that didn't throw up! She would sleep through the night and might stir once in the night for 30 seconds before going back to bed. Hopefully she has been weened now! :D and breastfeeding days are behind us. Miss 4 and Miss 6 have transformed from being crook to being full of beans. the recovery for these two has been amazing in such a short period of time. They are cleaning up the toy room and their room as I type this, with no complaints. They know Mum won't come home to a messy house! :D Better get back to the Vacuuming!

[jboot51]

Just make sure you give the WIFE a hug when she gets home,
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before you hug the DEFENDER

[Sue]

I have loved reading this thread and seeing what an amazing time they have had on their trip!

I vote that they get to do at least one trip a year that is documented here for our entertainment.. :)

[Gillie]

I have loved reading this thread and seeing what an amazing time they have had on their trip!

I vote that they get to do at least one trip a year that is documented here for our entertainment.. :)

Thanks Sue for the comments. I am sure there will be a few more photos to add in the coming week after they get back. I too, have enjoyed the ride as I am sure they have to.

[carlschmid2002]

An awesome story. I wish my wife could drive a manual so I could send her off on the same adventure to visit her family in Melbourne. I guess you can't answer this, but, are you more excited at seeing the new truck, or catching up with the wife? Thanks for the entertaining story.

[Gillie]

An awesome story. I wish my wife could drive a manual so I could send her off on the same adventure to visit her family in Melbourne. I guess you can't answer this, but, are you more excited at seeing the new truck, or catching up with the wife? Thanks for the entertaining story.

Interesting you say that. One of the girls can not drive a manual but I guess out on the Nullabor is as good a place as any to learn. Reports back is that she did an awesome job.

Absence does make the heart grow fonder and it will be great to have them home safe and sound...... but she is bringing a Defender home.........

It is a win win situation really. :D

[Judo]

My girlfriend doesn't even have a license. Currently we own 2 Land Rovers and live inner city.

Or should I say, I bought 2 Land Rovers and she lets me drive her places. :D

[steveG]

My girlfriend doesn't even have a license. Currently we own 2 Land Rovers and live inner city.

Or should I say, I bought 2 Land Rovers and she lets me drive her places. :D

You need to work on that Judo ;)
While its definitely quite doable to live inner city without a license, its a big country out there and IMO so much better if you can both drive.
And when you buy MORE LR's, she can do the delivery drives with her mates so everyone is happy :D

If she's never driven a manual get her out somewhere isolated/open in the County. Easy to learn basic clutch control in something slow/lumbering that you have to try REALLY hard to stall.

Steve

[Disco Muppet]

My girlfriend doesn't even have a license. Currently we own 2 Land Rovers and live inner city.

Or should I say, I bought 2 Land Rovers and she lets me drive her places. :D

Mate, you have it easy.
My Girlfriend is a die hard toyota fan, who's come closer to rolling the Phantom (On her own driveway) than I have in my offroading pursuits.
Add to that she bags me out for driving an auto ( I can drive a manual just fine :mad: :angel:).
At least I can reverse a trailer :D
Still, she puts up with me so I guess I can't complain :lol2:

[Gillie]

Waiting waiting
Due home around 5ish. Will have Champagne and glasses on the bucket when nearer.



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[87County]

Waiting waiting
Due home around 5ish. Will have Champagne and glasses on the bucket when nearer.



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/964.jpg


well done Gillie ! :)

[Gillie]

I even had a shower! :D

[Judo]

You need to work on that Judo ;)
While its definitely quite doable to live inner city without a license, its a big country out there and IMO so much better if you can both drive.
And when you buy MORE LR's, she can do the delivery drives with her mates so everyone is happy :D

If she's never driven a manual get her out somewhere isolated/open in the County. Easy to learn basic clutch control in something slow/lumbering that you have to try REALLY hard to stall.

Steve
She says she can drive a manual. I admit I'm a little scared. :angel: :D

[Epic_Dragon]

so awesome! i think you have clocked infinite brownie points with all this! haha! how have the other fellas been copign with the ladies out causing trouble with a landy? the defender has looked after them :)

[Sandgroper]

This thread has been good fun to follow over the past week, I'm almost sorry it is coming to an end too! I'm glad everything went well for the ladies and I'm sure that, although they've had a great time, they're looking forward to being home with family. A great effort all round!

[Xtreme]

I think Gillie has put the finish line there in an attempt to ensure that the ladies get the message that it is over and he can then claim the 130 :D .
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.................................................. .................................well good luck Gillie.

[Disco Muppet]

Seems romantic enough, but what Gillie isn't showing us is the giant billboard behind it that he rented, boldly proclaiming "Now give me my Land Rover back!"
:lol2:

[Epic_Dragon]

Hoping the ladies and the defender arrived safe and sound :)

[Gillie]

THEY MADE IT!!

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[Grumbles]

This has been quite the adventure - for the girls, for Gillie and for us. 15 pages and 146 posts later - it's been quite a journey. :D

The question remaining though is just what the heck do we read now that "Gillies Girls" are back home? :confused::D

[Xtreme]

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[Gillie]

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[Gillie]

Well the girls got home around 5.30 last night I think. All the husbands and kids were there waiting for their girls. It made me stop and think how many people are involved or affected by this journey. Four blokes and 10 kids.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/965.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/image_zpsc1badf99.jpg.html)

I am in the black tshirt holding our youngest.

The moment! the came up the road with the radio blaring and the sub woofer thumping. The tune on the radio? Lets here it for the boy by Deniece Williams. !!

http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/IMG_0279_zps68886708.mp4.html


We had a Barbie and welcomed them home!
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My wife is still not here however. She has had to rush off to Melbourne this morning. But she will be back tonight and She left the Defender.


Unfortunately I can't drive it. I still have the kids and will need to do some modifications before they can ride in it. So it is just there taunting me, But gee whiz there is something eye catching about it. I will have to wait till she gets back and maybe get a drive of it tomorrow.

[Sue]

Waiting waiting
Due home around 5ish. Will have Champagne and glasses on the bucket when nearer.



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That is awesome! I bet the smiles on their faces were a mile wide when they saw that!

PS I do hope that you didn't rush past your wife to get a look at the Defender.. :p

[Dinty]

I have enjoyed reading n looking at the images, good one glad they are all home n safe cheers Dennis:angel:

[87County]

I have enjoyed reading n looking at the images, good one glad they are all home n safe cheers Dennis:angel:

X 2 - very enjoyable adventure & tale - thanks to you , your family and friends for sharing it with all of us :)

[wrinklearthur]

As stories go this one is Pure Ozzie Gold and I bet the kids reactions lasted more than ten seconds when mum came back home.
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[Gillie]

X 2 - very enjoyable adventure & tale - thanks to you , your family and friends for sharing it with all of us :)


I have enjoyed reading n looking at the images, good one glad they are all home n safe cheers Dennis:angel:


Thanks, I am glad other people enjoyed the journey as much as I did. It has been really great reading the comments here by everyone and much appreciated. My wife is keen to have a look at this thread when she has time.
It was also really good to hear that members wifes were looking over shoulders at this thread also.

I am so glad that they were able to do it and do it safely without any problems.

One story which came out, never to be spoken about again..... When they were traveling from Southern Cross to Kalgoorlie they didn't fuel up. I received a Text Message asking how many litres the fuel tank held. A quick search on here revealed the magic number of 75litres and if the light goes on there is about 15 litres left. The light was on, and the girls were panicking. The fuel guage is quiet slow to drop in the first half tank but the last half it apparently drops pretty quickly. My wife had enough sense to contact a bloke towing a camper in front of them on the UHF which I sent with them. She explained the predicament and he said he had Jerry cans onboard with Diesel if needed and kept an eye out in the review mirror. His name was Mick (Thanks Mick!) They got to fuel up at the next stop and put 78 litres of diesel in the tank! Lesson learnt and the tank was never under half for the rest of the journey.

I have just had a bit of a rat around the ute and found these.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/960.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/image_zps1755232a.jpg.html)

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Score!

[Epic_Dragon]

Awesome video :D your 130 is famous!! happy tears that it got them home and looked after them and shared an epic adventure with the ladies :) soon as you send a couple piccies through (if not ill just use a couple from here) i will make a thread of the painting progressing :) is the first thing i went to when got up, seeing how the chicks and the defender were going haha. they met some nice people along the way as well!
Lots of people involved behind the scenes there! and heaps of fans of this story here :) didnt go on the road trip but this is a memory i will never forget! haha :)

[Epic_Dragon]

love the bbq pic with it sitting behind, is like its not ready to not watch over the ladies yet :P your car is a bit of a hero :)

[R2D2]

Glad i stumbled onto this on day one. Dont look in this section very often. Must admit the title got me and no doubt a few others.;)
Maybe this should move to the Trip report section so that many others who dont look here can enjoy it as much as we all have.

Good to see they had no troubles along the way.
Now,back to reality.

cheers
R2

[Blade74]

Awesome post Gilly.
The car is now legendary and has so much more character from its initial introduction.
That's what Landys are all about..... :D

[Disco Muppet]

My wife is keen to have a look at this thread when she has time.

Quick, time for the mods to remove all our cunning, conniving ideas and replace them with things like "Gee, your missus must really be a cracker Gillie!" so she doesn't become suspicious :lol2:




The fuel guage is quiet slow to drop in the first half tank but the last half it apparently drops pretty quickly.

I think that's just a Td5 thing.

Nice Deefer! :thumbsup:

[Gillie]

Awesome post Gilly.
The car is now legendary and has so much more character from its initial introduction.
That's what Landys are all about..... :D

First Post! Welcome to Aulro! As you can see a very friendly place.

[Gillie]

Some Random Pictures

The Canopy Rack which has been mounted upside down for this Journey (See First Post) is actually made of aluminum and is very light. At Kalgoorlie they came back from a walk to find someone had started untying it :mad:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/952.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/P4090076_zps4e124850.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/953.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/954.jpg

Four in a four man tent!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/955.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/956.jpg


There is that Defender grin again

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/957.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/P4080055_zpsd68d06af.jpg.html)

Not as bad as I thought it was. I think some research I did saw Diesel at $2.15 back in February this year.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/958.jpg (http://s476.photobucket.com/user/zx12rzx12r/media/P4080025_zps413bfb00.jpg.html)

[Gillie]

Here are a few more

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/948.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/949.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/950.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/951.jpg

[Epic_Dragon]

thats crazy that someone tried to untie the canopy rack!! there are some low lifes in the world! thankgod they didnt get it off.
bet you have been admiring your new beast :)

[Gillie]

bet you have been admiring your new beast :)

I have driven it about 5 metres :( Still looking after the kids) My Wife had to go Melbourne today.

I have unpacked a few things and given it a once over. Can't wait to do an oil change on it, looking at how much space there is to get to the filter! :mad:

There are certainly a few things that need fixing but nothing major so far. EGT kit was a bonus find.

[Disco Muppet]

The Canopy Rack which has been mounted upside down for this Journey (See First Post) is actually made of aluminum and is very light. At Kalgoorlie they came back from a walk to find someone had started untying it :mad:

Scummy low-life ******. :angrylock:

Why I have one of these in the car....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/04/934.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/DiscoMuppet/media/kukri_zps63dc6440.jpg.html)

*stumbles upon people removing part of vehicle*
*Drags blade across steel bar, creating ominous noise*
"Can I help you gentlemen?...."
:twisted: :rocket:

[Vern]

Phsyco:eek:;)
Gillie, an elder chap and myself tied the rack back on at streaky bay:eek:

[drifter]

Happy smiley faces all around :thumbsup:

Excellent to see the trip was concluded without any vehicle mishaps, too.

[Blade74]

Thanks Gillie,
I've been on here for three years but don't post very often so they close my account if I haven't posted for a year.
How's the old girl going??
I'm thinking of getting a Defender and selling my Disco 4.

[Epic_Dragon]

how is the defender going :) im thinking of doing a panorama style painting of the beast! :)

[philco]

Great Read, good to see the trip went with no mechanical issues. Welcome to the 130 club.

[Gillie]

Thanks everyone for coming along for the ride. I didn't get to drive it for a day. My first test drive was at night time and I realised I only had high beam lights. The next day I replaced the Indicator, high beam switch which came with the vehicle for obvious reasons and that fixed the problem. The lights are not too bad actually and look to have some sort of ballast attached to them. I will have to have a closer inspection.
The rear window is classic 130 and in need of some attention, The oil leak in the driveway from the power steering is getting bigger everyday! I have got some things on order to sort out the classic problems and will probably do another thread for all that stuff.
There are a few more pictures I will upload to photobucket at some stage so you will have to look through them Epic dragon and see if any are suitable. I will let you know when I get around to this.
This is my 2nd Defender 130, the last one being a 97 TDI.
First priority is to get the bar in the back for the kids seat. I have the materials but not the time at the moment. I have a bullbar lined up and will swap the lights and winch over to it at some stage.