New Perentie Owner

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Bought this in the recent Vic auctions...

I will have a good look around it on the weekend - it's dark when I leave for work and dark when I get home.

It drives though! It came with a full tank of juice and started first pop..!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/147.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/148.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/149.jpg

Cheers,
GG

[Mick_Marsh]

Oooh!

It looks better in your garage.

You need a trailer for it now.

I'll be around in a few weeks to have a look. Put the kettle on.

[Chops]

Looking very nice Tom,,,
As Mick says, put the kettle on, we'll be over soon [wink11]

[muddy]

you can be right for the next googs run mate

[Homestar]

Up at GG's place today and had a good look over it - and took it for a quick spin. :)

Seems to be in very good condition - has a new front diff - disk to disk in it, new front prop shaft, new tyres. Gearbox is smooth in all gears - even when cold. 24 volt system is complete and has 4 batteries still in it (condition unknown).

Ripper little unit, apart from a tub it's ready for a RWC. :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I took a few more pictures over the weekend:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/619.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W23vz1)IMG_0554 (https://flic.kr/p/W23vz1) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/620.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W23vEw)IMG_0557 (https://flic.kr/p/W23vEw) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/621.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W23vLd)IMG_0558 (https://flic.kr/p/W23vLd) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/622.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/W23vZu)IMG_0561 (https://flic.kr/p/W23vZu) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/06/623.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WgTHTv)IMG_0559 (https://flic.kr/p/WgTHTv) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr









I don't plan to do a lot to it:

* Wash It
* Change all of the fluids
* Install a traxide light upgrade kit (relays)
* Fix the drivers door strap/stay
* RWC
* Enjoy it..

Cheers,
GG

[Bearman]

Hi All,
I don't plan to do a lot to it:

* Wash It
* Change all of the fluids
* Install a traxide light upgrade kit (relays)
* Fix the drivers door strap/stay
* RWC
* Enjoy it..

Cheers,
GG

Looks the goods GG. You might want to consider a low water alarm as well. Well worth the small price.

[Homestar]

Looks the goods GG. You might want to consider a low water alarm as well. Well worth the small price.

How did you go with the 6x6 when you got home - all sorted?

[Bearman]

How did you go with the 6x6 when you got home - all sorted?

Yep all good Gav, new head gasket, slight head shave and back on the road. Could have been a lot more serious if not for the low water alarm. I will post up a pic of the head gasket later in the week when I get home. The head hadn't been torqued down properly, some of the bolts were noticeably easier to remove than others.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

The Perentie is down at the mechanic's awaiting a RWC - which I am reasonably confident it will pass. While it's there I've asked the mechanic to:

* Complete service (fluids & filters)
* Install a Traxide head-light upgrade kit
* Install an engine saver
* Install a remote kill switch

Last weekend I went down to see the mechanic. The mechanic is a good guy, but unfortunately a little slow at times - I think that (naturally) he spends time repairing daily drivers and he knows that the Perentie is going on club plates, so it's not exactly urgent.. (At least in his eyes! [bawl] )

Anyway - I had a look at the Perentie while it was up on the hoist, and apart from a good clean underneath - it appears to be in great condition. As Gav mentioned - it has a completely new front axle assembly, and everything seemed to be in good condition from what I could see. [thumbsupbig]

I asked him if I would need to remove the 4 x radio mounts (or the tool holders) for RWC and he said: "Nah - it's not your daily, I'd just leave them on"..

The mechanic asked me: "Where did you get this? It's in great condition, sit's on 100km easily and drives great.".. He couldn't believe that it was built in 1988....

While waiting for the RWC, I have done a little late night shopping...

Some Perentie Tac Plates:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4323/35395909334_62195f232e_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VVPhES)IMG_0659 (https://flic.kr/p/VVPhES) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

The correct Tac Plate for the unit that my Perentie was assigned to:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4298/36095619471_eecc7371b0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WZDu7K)IMG_0658 (https://flic.kr/p/WZDu7K) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

And some replica number plates:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4296/36188609406_60c649182a_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X8S5Mu)IMG_0660 (https://flic.kr/p/X8S5Mu) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Oh and thanks to the fantastic folk over at REMLR, some action shots of my Perentie!!!! [thumbsupbig]

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4317/36063900242_2079b974d9_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WWQV6u)Exercise4 (https://flic.kr/p/WWQV6u) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/36188618676_cfab640041_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X8S8xj)Exercise3 (https://flic.kr/p/X8S8xj) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/35395884394_3d39fb3141_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/VVPafS)Exercise2a (https://flic.kr/p/VVPafS) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4296/36188665136_c2cdf614a7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X8Snmm)S70A Blackhawk (https://flic.kr/p/X8Snmm) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

I can't wait to get the car back, registered on club plates, and start using it!!!

Cheers,
GG.

[mick88]

Tom,
where did you get the number plates?

Cheers, Mick

[grey_ghost]

A guy on ebay (seller hotrover). I believe that his name is Rodney Richards and he is also on REMLR.

[Chops]

I'm guessing your aiming at getting this to Wombat Tom (?).

Great action pics 👍

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

The Perentie has been away getting a RWC - which it sailed through! While it was at the mechanics it had some TLC:

* Complete Filter Change (air, oil, fuel)
* Complete Fluid Change (oil, coolant, diffs, etc)
* Traxide light upgrade kit (relays)
* Low Coolant alarm

Some cosmetic stuff arrived - the correct TAC plates, and reproduction number plates:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/41.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/X7xfhG)IMG_0681 (https://flic.kr/p/X7xfhG) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Next up - I had already purchased these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/42.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xanj4k)IMG_0674 (https://flic.kr/p/Xanj4k) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

To replace these:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/43.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSFD)IMG_0678 (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSFD) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Which now look like this:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/44.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSyV)IMG_0680 (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSyV) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

I also had a go at cleaning up the mirrors:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/45.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSUz)IMG_0675 (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSUz) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

A little bit of elbow grease later, and they look a bit better (I may paint them later):

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/46.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSMk)IMG_0677 (https://flic.kr/p/XnrSMk) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Now that I have the RWC - I'm off to put the Perentie on Historical Rego. [smilebigeye]

I have a list of small jobs to do - but basically I want to keep her as standard as possible, and just get out there and enjoy her..

Cheers,
GG

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I've done some work on the Perentie over the last week.

Firstly - I removed the air intake pipe that goes from the air cleaner, across into the drivers side wing. The pipe was badly split in multiple places and couldn't have been doing anything. From the looks of it, it's only really used for deep water crossings.. I am sourcing a replacement hose.

I gave the batteries a bit of a clean up so that I could look at their condition.. Before:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/200.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WiUtar)IMG_0716 (https://flic.kr/p/WiUtar) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

After:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4427/35618465744_2bcfe97822_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WgtWWm)IMG_0717 (https://flic.kr/p/WgtWWm) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

I am going to fill the batteries with distilled water and see if they charge.. Fingers crossed they will - but I fear that they are dead.. :(

Another cosmetc job - the vehicle has been hand coated with the majic Lanolin... I'm quite chuffed with the difference:

Before:

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4412/35618465544_6b4924ced0_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WgtWSU)IMG_0712 (https://flic.kr/p/WgtWSU) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

And AFTER - you can clearly see the sections that I left for comparison purposes..

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4425/35645882533_2b2618a9b5_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WiUsZB)IMG_0714 (https://flic.kr/p/WiUsZB) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

[bigsmile]

I plan to go over the entire vehicle on the weekend and give it a good coating..

Cheers,
GG.

[JDNSW]

Hi All,

I've done some work on the Perentie over the last week.

Firstly - I removed the air intake pipe that goes from the air cleaner, across into the drivers side wing. The pipe was badly split in multiple places and couldn't have been doing anything. From the looks of it, it's only really used for deep water crossings.. I am sourcing a replacement hose.

........

Cheers,
GG.

It also cuts down on the intake noise - as I found out years ago on the County, when the bolt on the top steering U-joint caught on it and pulled it off. (It felt like the power steering had failed!)

[grey_ghost]

A picture or two say a thousand words...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/499.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/WA44Nc)IMG_0829 (https://flic.kr/p/WA44Nc) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/500.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XKqvcY)IMG_0825 (https://flic.kr/p/XKqvcY) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

[bigsmile]:burnrubber::banana::ehigh5:

[Chops]

Great to see Tom,, looking forward to accompanying you both on a trip somewhere [biggrin]

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

A few small jobs done over the weekend...

Replaced the pipe that goes from the air filter across to the drivers side wheel arch. It's not really easy to see in this pic - just look for the new pipe!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/625.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XEbmBA)IMG_0835 (https://flic.kr/p/XEbmBA) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Bought and installed the pioneer tools. When the weather is warmer, I will probably paint the handles black and the axe head green:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/626.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xje6po)IMG_0833 (https://flic.kr/p/Xje6po) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Pulled the spare wheel off to have a look at it's condition:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/627.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XEbnzN)IMG_0836 (https://flic.kr/p/XEbnzN) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Cleaned it and ready to go back on:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/08/628.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/XEbmU9)IMG_0840 (https://flic.kr/p/XEbmU9) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Cheers,
GG.

[Homestar]

So you bringing this over on the weekend? ;)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

So I did some maintenance work on the Perentie ("Lizzie") yesterday...

* Fixed the interior light (wire was broken)
* Re-fitted the bonnet tools (in preparation for Corowa/Cooma)
* Re-fitted the (empty) Jerry Cans (again, in preperation for Corowa/Cooma)
* Replaced the broken lower dash trim
* Installed a missing light cover in the rear (the red one)
* Took Lizzie for a spin!

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/320.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KjWWnr)IMG_2712 (https://flic.kr/p/KjWWnr) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/321.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/G8YxrG)IMG_2711 (https://flic.kr/p/G8YxrG) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/02/322.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/KjWVXD)IMG_2714 (https://flic.kr/p/KjWVXD) by Grey Ghost (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156172026@N07/), on Flickr

Cheers,
GG.

[mick88]

Looks good Tom.
Better get some "drab olive" onto that shovel handle and the aerial spring or the enemy will spot it from a mile away. ;)

Cheers, Mick.

[Mick_Marsh]

Looks good Tom.
Better get some "drab olive" onto that shovel handle and the aerial spring or the enemy will spot it from a mile away. ;)

Cheers, Mick.
Oddly, the army didn't paint them. You're better off oiling the wood bits regularly.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

On the weekend Dave (BlkKnight) came over and gave my Perentie a thorough technical inspection - what Dave doesn't know about Perentie's probably isn't worth knowing. Things achieved:

* Technical Inspection
* Adjust Idle
* Bleed Cooling System / Top Up
* Get 24V system working (some wiring needed to be cleaned-up)
* Check the batteries (all 5!)

Some of the things that Dave pointed out:
* Hockey Stick Bushes (front) - keep an eye on them, starting to show wear.
* A Frame Bushes - keep an eye on them, starting to show wear.
* Shock Towers - surface rust, remove, clean-up & re-paint
* Body brackets (various) - surface rust, remove, clean-up & re-paint

I would highly recommend that anybody with a Perentie get Dave to do a technical inspection. I learnt more about my vehicle, given tips on how to maintain it, and had areas of surface rust pointed out to me.

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Last Sunday I went for a drive to Wallan to stop off at Simon's place... Along the way I took a happy snap - I love driving the Perentie.. [biggrin]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/98.jpg

Simon was having a bit of a shed clear-out and kindly donated a Defender Cubby Box - and my plan was to either fit it to my '60 Series II or the Perentie.

When I got home, the first job was to re-glue the fabric on the passengers door:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/99.jpg

Next job - was to fit some padding for the front ROPS:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/100.jpg

Next job was to fit a missing canvas clip on the drivers side:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/101.jpg

Now it's time for the purists to turn away... [wink11]

I spoke to SWMBO and asked if she wanted the cubby box in the Perentie or the Series II - she drives the Perentie far more than the Series II, so in the Perentie it goes then!

Firstly - I removed the existing rifle holder section, I will keep this so that I can always put the Perentie back to 100% standard. Doing this install - I did not have to drill any holes for cut anything - it's all a straight bolt-on job.

Checking my spare parts - I had a seat box lid from a Series:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/102.jpg

I sanded it back, put some pop rivets in the empty holes and removed the latch:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/103.jpg

Painted it the correct camo green:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/104.jpg

While the paint was drying I cleaned-up the Cubby Box, not that it needed a lot.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/105.jpg

Installed some spare sound deadening material on the bottom of the cubby box:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/106.jpg

And finally all bolted in:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2018/05/107.jpg

Another few jobs done over the weekend / last night.

Cheers,
GG.

[SSmith]

Came up like new!

Re trim it in the green of one of the seats and it would look awesome.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I drive the FFR with the rear canvas up - because I like to see what's behind me. I know that I could reduce fumes by rolling it down, but the canvas that I have doesn't have a window in it.

I know that I could use the blackout sheet (directly behind the front seats) - but again, that doesn't have a window in it (which would defeat the purpose of a blackout sheet)...

Anyway - I decided to install a cheapish fume guard..

I purchased this from the UK (Paddocks) - it's not the correct fume guard, as I believe that you can't get one specifically for a Perentie. In the below picture you can see that it is basically for a Series vehicle and has attachments for the hoops. However these won't work because of the large ROPS in a Perentie.


https://i.imgur.com/T2qMKjS.jpg

You can also see that I have marked (black pen) the locations of the eyelets that I plan to install.

Purchased this cheap kit from Ebay:

https://i.imgur.com/uimqMdF.jpg

A close-up of one of the eyelets installed:

https://i.imgur.com/htYBGli.jpg

The rest of the eyelets installed:

https://i.imgur.com/tlGXKn3.jpg

I then used cable ties through the eyelets, attached to the ROPS. Once installed you barely notice them.

The unit installed - from the rear:

https://i.imgur.com/EZPZg6F.jpg

The unit installed - from the front:

https://i.imgur.com/rYdUCMz.jpg

While I was at it - I installed my Cooma badge:

https://i.imgur.com/esaWMZj.jpg

And then took it for a drive on Sunday:

https://i.imgur.com/cn034F0.jpg

I am very happy with the results. It definitely cuts out the fumes and also some of the noise.

[thumbsupbig]

Cheers,
GG

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

When I was getting ready for Winter Wombat, I noticed that I had a leak coming from the heater box. I have never even used the heater so no big deal.

To get around the problem (and with the help of Mick88) - we removed the 2 x metal pipes that go to the heater, and plugged the hoses (fan belt end), with wooden dowels.

Obviously that wasn't a permanent solution - so I fitted a bypass hose.

https://i.imgur.com/zY6D57N.jpg


Next up - I organised a lighting upgrade for my Perentie.

https://i.imgur.com/N41B23v.jpg

Mounted them by welding a small bracket onto the rear of the bar (which can always be removed later):

https://i.imgur.com/jbGrm53.jpg

I had a spare (empty) socket on the dash (far right) - so installed the switch there:

https://i.imgur.com/fUH1Ru1.jpg

All up - very happy with the upgrade... The new lights are very bright! I had already upgraded the existing lights with relays, but wanted something for night driving.

I will organise light covers at a later date.

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I installed some sound deadening on the engine cover for the 101 - and was very happy with it.

Whilst I know that a Perentie is never going to be quite like a modern car, I do think that every little bit counts... So I decided to install some sound deadening underneath the Perentie's bonnet.

I got an email from "Car Builders" - with a new product for under bonnet sound deadening material that they just released. I like the look of it - because it's not silver, and doesn't have any branding on it.

First step - off with the bonnet:

https://i.imgur.com/jA3t0GZ.jpg

Next step - one section at a time, remove any nuts, bolts, split washers & washers. (These are holding on the bonnet tools):

https://i.imgur.com/aBPxJAp.jpg

I measured and cut each piece, then cleaned the surface, installed the piece & re-installed the nuts/bolts/washers.

And finally after about 5 hours of mucking about:

https://i.imgur.com/1xSnZPR.jpg

Next - I have a spare few metal boxes at home - that I decided would be a good fit for the Perentie.

https://i.imgur.com/bmE41mx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mQO46cD.jpg

I sanded each box back as best as I could be bothered... [wink11]

https://i.imgur.com/hmBGQDj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/qxRFI4X.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/K59dxD9.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5X8KSFh.jpg

I painted one box with the correct paint, and the other with a colour called "Pale Eucalypt" - I rekon that they've come up all right:

https://i.imgur.com/bHkbudh.jpg

The next step is - I will be installing some rubber on the bottom of each box, to help prevent slipping / scratching once I use them in the Perentie.

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Did a few jobs on Lizzie over the last week - plus picked up a No.5 trailer for her..

Fitted some seat covers - the seats are 2 different colours and starting to look badly worn.. So hopefully these will help the seats last longer:

https://i.imgur.com/1ATJjB4.jpg

Had some light covers made - and fitted these at the same time.

https://i.imgur.com/Obm1MVV.jpg

On Saturday I drove 1,600kms in approximately 19 hours - from Melbourne to KLR and back home again. The new driving lights are fantastic (yes, I took the light covers off).

Here is the new No.5 trailer - it was built in 1965, came with a log book, and had the spring packs replaced in October 2016 - so good for another 50 years!

https://i.imgur.com/NxdkXQ7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/yVGP9aY.jpg

I have posted this question on REMLR - but would anybody happen to know which unit/regiment this is for?

https://i.imgur.com/s4chm5F.jpg

The only mishap on the trip was this - I was doing maybe 50/60kmh on the Hume on the way home. Luckily I was approaching a road work section (that was only one lane), and managed to pull off very quickly and change it by the side of the road.. You can see that the sidewall is warped? Not sure if it is because of the age of the tyre? I checked the pressures and I am running 40psi in the front, 50 in the rear. The old girl probably hasn't driven 1,600km straight @ 100kmh in it's entire life! I do think that the sound deadening under the bonnet has helped, a little bit.

https://i.imgur.com/pD1TIBR.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[Noel H]

G'day gents and Ladies. After five years of searching the country for a low k decent priced Perentie I finally got one. 72000k, $13500 FFR. Now here's the odd bit, I live in a little town in Tassy called Wilmot, half way between Devonport and Cradle Mountain. Middle of nowhere and on the way to somewhere else. Well imagine my surprise when I jump on gumtree and this thing turns up 20km away, unbelievable!
Now here's where I get some loins stirring and have the rest sitting up like a pack of Mearcats.[smilebigeye]The other one he had there, another FFR has spent it's entire life in Tassy, with of course a reserve unit. I can hear you salivating so here it is. 5000km, it looks like it just rolled off the production line. The galvanising on the chassis is still shiny and the doors close like they are on a Range Rover. $19000 not negotiable, oh he has put a full set of brand new tyres on it but it is unregistered. I came within half a thou of buying it myself, finances were a bit tight. If you are interested give me a yell, I have his number. If I win lotto tonight, forget it, I'll be up there tomorrow to get it.
Hows that for an intro?
Cheers.

[grey_ghost]

Welcome aboard Noel. Pics - we all need pics! [emoji1303][emoji3]

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I bought some Tac plates to match the Perentie plus the correct ARN:

https://i.imgur.com/puktPi2.jpg

And now No.5 is alive... [thumbsupbig]

https://i.imgur.com/WimrLjB.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I took the Perentie for a drive on Sunday - up to Mount Disappointment. Great day for it!

https://i.imgur.com/DXu56oU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Tqv5kuX.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/z0W8quq.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ft7LuMU.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Lc7wgon.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[Chops]

And where exactly is “the driver”? 🧐🤔

[grey_ghost]

Taking the photo! The owner of said rig was out shopping...

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I haven't updated this thread in a long time... A minor update on the FFR - I got sick of flat tyres on the beast, so I went tubeless....

* Wolf Rimms
* Falken AT3W 235/85R16

I have kept the original wheels & tyres, for when I eventually sell the vehicle (who knows when that will be, probably in 10+ years)

https://i.imgur.com/7Pfdv0s.jpg

Cheers,
GG

[rar110]

I have exactly the same tyre/wheel, except with UK extended wheel studs.

[DazzaTD5]

Hi All,

I haven't updated this thread in a long time... A minor update on the FFR - I got sick of flat tyres on the beast, so I went tubeless....

* Wolf Rimms
* Falken AT3W 235/85R16

I have kept the original wheels & tyres, for when I eventually sell the vehicle (who knows when that will be, probably in 10+ years)

https://i.imgur.com/7Pfdv0s.jpg

Cheers,
GG

Great truck! Glad to see you have new tyres on it.
I noted somewhere in this thread you or someone mentioned they werent sure of the tyre age?
If people look on the side of the tyre close to the wheel and find 4 digits that look set in to the tyre slightly, this is the week (first 2 digits) and year (last 2 digits) tyre was manufactured.
Your spare I noted was 2008.

While tyres on a Perentie may well look "new" just like with mine and plenty others I see, the tyres are often 10 to 15 years old. Making them a danger to you and other road users.

[Redback]

Great looking Perentie Tom, I finally have one now also after years of procrastinating, an 1990 FFR, will be arriving at Pickles Hobart on the 6th of October, can't wait.

Your thread has given me a great guide to clean her up and have already got some parts ready for it's arrival, ignition, door locks, apparently needed for rego here in Tassie.