Embarrassment

[101RRS]

Well my Mum & step father said they would drive down & pickup the car for me..They'll stay at Cannbera on the satdy night i guess & drive home on the suday.I hope or threw the week i guess what ever suits them & john at the time...Need to find a oneway hire for car float , Dale found one & sent it to me its U haul .& theres one close to you John using your postcode & a few close to us up here.:D..

Now if i could just workout there homepage thingy i can get a quote..YAY..:cool:


Why not get an unregistered vehicle permit (ACT) and drive it back.

[drifter]

Why not get an unregistered vehicle permit (ACT) and drive it back.

Still gotta get down here to take it back. AND I would have to go over everything checking diff oil and stuff...

That U-Haul price seems a bit dear. If you add in the cost of fuel both ways and overnight accommodation for the 'rents, you are looking at about the same price as the truck.

[banjo]

Still gotta get down here to take it back. AND I would have to go over everything checking diff oil and stuff...

That U-Haul price seems a bit dear. If you add in the cost of fuel both ways and overnight accommodation for the 'rents, you are looking at about the same price as the truck.

Na i not paying for there acommodation, they makin a holiday of it since they havent be able to get away for a bit so it be just a short break from what they been doin just for a break..

[drifter]

BONUS!

[101RRS]

If towing I would hire for two days and hire in Newcastle and tow the trailer down and back - $200.

[banjo]

If towing I would hire for two days and hire in Newcastle and tow the trailer down and back - $200.

I been thinking about that to.They would just have to drop it at Johns so they dont have to tow it around while there down there..

[Ausfree]

Have you got any other quotes yet, Jason?????:)

[banjo]

Have you got any other quotes yet, Jason?????:)



Not yet i'm about to email a whole heap today about the oneway..Then i'll speak to the olds about towing one down & back..

[banjo]

Well spoke to the olds they dont want to tow down & back up again so just one way..
Have emailed all i could find & heard back from them all now..

SELFMOVE no floats avaliable in ACT at the moment

KENNARDS dont do oneway would have to take bothways

YOUMOVE $587 plus $100 deposit oneway plus i need tiedowns

U-HAUL $533 plus i need tiedowns..

The best quote i got for the car carrier was $618 plus $1.50 per K from Newcastle.. PLUS they said if there was anything else in the car is an extra cost BUT didnt say how much..

GGGGGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

PLUS this bloody flu aint helpin me at all ive started to loose me voice.
Why is life always so hard for the mentaly challenged..

Like someone on here once said i aint got the mental aptitude for ****.


I havent even looked at getting a permit for unregistered vehical to drive it here & then just pay a driver..

[banjo]

Have you got any other quotes yet, Jason?????:)



HEY JIM HOWS YA LITTLE DOG . . . . . :twisted:

[banjo]

The best Car carrier quote & i cant even remember who they where thank christ there number is on the bottom..

Thank you for inviting our quotation for your recreational/commercial vehicle transport from Canberra ACT to Newcastle NSW.


We understand that you are wishing to book this service for some time in June.

Our quotation for moving your 2000 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY is:

Door to Door:
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$618.00 incl GST door to door.

Please Note - For direct to door pickups and deliveries more than 10 Km from Canberra or 10 Km from Newcastle (sealed roads only) please add $1.50 per km travelled - there and back.

There are OTHER SERVICE OPTIONS for moving your vehicle. Some more options include:

Door to Door with Goods in Vehicle: $721.00 incl GST door to door. *

Depot to Depot:
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$548.00 incl GST depot to depot.

Drop-off: To Depot in Queanbeyan area
Collect from: Depot in Driver will advise a collection point in Newcastle area.

If the above depots do not suit you may wish to use these alternative Depots:

Drop Off: Queanbeyan
Collection: Arndell Park: $267.00 incl GST .

Depot to Depot with Goods in Vehicle: $700.00 incl GST door to door.*
* May involve alternative depot locations.

Door to Depot:
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$608.00 incl GST door to depot.

Please Note - For direct to door pickups and deliveries more than 10 Km from Canberra or 10 Km from Newcastle (sealed roads only) please add $1.50 per km travelled - there and back.

Depot to Door:
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[Ausfree]

HEY JIM HOWS YA LITTLE DOG . . . . . :twisted:
Misha has got a bucket on her head and she is not feeling very well. It was a major operation ,they cut her ear from the top down to the neck to get at the problem area. Pus everywhere of cause!!!:o

Mate, as I am on holidays, if the car can be registered for one way I would be only too happy to drive it back. No charge, it is a favour to a mate!!!:D

[banjo]

Misha has got a bucket on her head and she is not feeling very well. It was a major operation ,they cut her ear from the top down to the neck to get at the problem area. Pus everywhere of cause!!!:o

Mate, as I am on holidays, if the car can be registered for one way I would be only too happy to drive it back. No charge, it is a favour to a mate!!!:D

Na you should of got the garden hose out first give it a good draining out..:p

[banjo]

Misha has got a bucket on her head and she is not feeling very well. It was a major operation ,they cut her ear from the top down to the neck to get at the problem area. Pus everywhere of cause!!!:o

Mate, as I am on holidays, if the car can be registered for one way I would be only too happy to drive it back. No charge, it is a favour to a mate!!!:D


Na we could'nt & would'nt ask..


I think the thing that hurts the most is for the first 35 years of my life i've been around & worked in heavy haulage in one way or another yet the people i know would charge me an arm & a leg . But yet wen they could'nt pay me for awhile i was fine with that now the shoes on the other foot as such & well hey they dont give a ****..

[Ausfree]

It would be my pleasure. Besides it would be doing something different and exciting for me!!!!:D:D AND, I would to get to meet Drifter and maybe Garrycol!!!!

[banjo]

It would be my pleasure. Besides it would be doing something different and exciting for me!!!!:D:D AND, I would to get to meet Drifter and maybe Garrycol!!!!


Very easy to find the twins.. BARGE GUTS & BARGE ARSE..








so i'm told. Have seen a pic of Garry hanging over a landy working at the front, Well i think it was a landy bit hard to see...

& i've seed drifter standing next to what i think was a series 1 shorty.:wasntme::wasntme:

[drifter]

I guess you can't put parts inside the vehicle because they are worried they won't be there at the other end!

I will work on a plan. I think I may be able to do something from this end.

I'll try to ring you about it tomorrow.

and, I really don't think a permit to drive it will work. What if it breaks down? Who would feel bad? How would it be recovered? It would be back to square one but the vehicle on the side of the road for any mongrel to help themselves to it...

[banjo]

I guess you can't put parts inside the vehicle because they are worried they won't be there at the other end!

I will work on a plan. I think I may be able to do something from this end.

I'll try to ring you about it tomorrow.


Ok i'll probably go with one of the 2 trailer mobs .I;ll just workout which one is closest to you..

[drifter]

You can delete that post now ;)

[Narangga]

You can delete that post now ;)

Not possible the way he talks and types :o :wasntme:

[Ausfree]

I guess you can't put parts inside the vehicle because they are worried they won't be there at the other end!

I will work on a plan. I think I may be able to do something from this end.

I'll try to ring you about it tomorrow.

and, I really don't think a permit to drive it will work. What if it breaks down? Who would feel bad? How would it be recovered? It would be back to square one but the vehicle on the side of the road for any mongrel to help themselves to it...
You have a point there, it is a LandRover after all!!!

[banjo]

Well the car has all been sorted..We just have to wait till our money is in & all good..Should be this month & then we can pay & all will be good.

[banjo]

Well last weekend Karen , Vickie & Fred went to the Maitland 4X4 & camping show..Here are some pics of the day..

The landy's that where on show..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1244.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1245.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1246.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1247.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1248.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1249.jpg

And FRED found this car & says she wants it ..Its one of the BIG F series fords..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1250.jpg

Also got a HAT & the ozpig we saved for weeks to get..Although the hat did'nt fit me so someone else scored that BUT it suits her & fits well..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1251.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1252.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1253.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1254.jpg

Its a ripper & we love it..

[Ausfree]

Gee, if I had known that some Landy's were going to be there I would have gone too!!!!:( By the way when is the big day for the arrival of the S2A???

[banjo]

Gee, if I had known that some Landy's were going to be there I would have gone too!!!!:( By the way when is the big day for the arrival of the S2A???


Not to sure have to wait till we get our money threw & PAY for it..:o

[Narangga]

Not to sure have to wait till we get our money threw & PAY for it..:o


Don't worry - plenty of people on the forum here and in this thread will pay you. OUT! :twisted:

[drifter]

Probably towards the middle or end of June, Jim. I am waiting for one of two car trailers to turn up. (I have access to 2 trailers but they are both away at the moment). I put new tyres on the back of the Disco this morning for the trip... The old ones had only done 115,000k with me driving (don't know how new they were when I bought the car) so I am a bit annoyed... :)

The guy in the tyre shop was blowing them up and I said "38psi please".

"No", he says, "you should be running 50 in all 4".

"Hmmm, what a pity", I replied. "I only had 28 in the front and 38 in the back because that's what the owners manual says - and I only got 115,000 out of those back ones. Guess I made a mistake, huh? Now put 38 in them. You know I will only reset them when I get home."

He wasn't happy.

[Narangga]

Probably towards the middle or end of June, Jim. I am waiting for one of two car trailers to turn up. (I have access to 2 trailers but they are both away at the moment). I put new tyres on the back of the Disco this morning for the trip... The old ones had only done 115,000k with me driving (don't know how new they were when I bought the car) so I am a bit annoyed... :)

The guy in the tyre shop was blowing them up and I said "38psi please".

"No", he says, "you should be running 50 in all 4".

"Hmmm, what a pity", I replied. "I only had 28 in the front and 38 in the back because that's what the owners manual says - and I only got 115,000 out of those back ones. Guess I made a mistake, huh? Now put 38 in them. You know I will only reset them when I get home."

He wasn't happy.

I hear ya brother, I hear ya... ;)

[Ausfree]

Thanks for the update, John.:D:D

Hey Jason, next weekend will be open day at Fort Scratchley and they will be firing the 6 inch guns. As you know, I served at the Fort before the Army moved out. Not on the big guns though, they were before my time.:D

I will take a couple of the grandkids up there as they have never been there before!!

http://www.fortscratchley.org.au/files/Official_Program_June_2012.pdf

I notice they have ex-military vehicles on display, should be some Landy's there I would imagine. The S2a was the vehicle then in use, when I was there in the late 60's. Also, I hope there will be Studebaker and GMC six wheel drive trucks that we used as gun towers. Would be good to see the old girls again.:D

Bet they don't have a 40mm Bofors Anti Aircraft gun there though, that's what I served on.;)

[Ausfree]

Here is a piccy of the gun firing.......

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/1231.jpg

[banjo]

Thanks for the update, John.:D:D

Hey Jason, next weekend will be open day at Fort Scratchley and they will be firing the 6 inch guns. As you know, I served at the Fort before the Army moved out. Not on the big guns though, they were before my time.:D

I will take a couple of the grandkids up there as they have never been there before!!

http://www.fortscratchley.org.au/files/Official_Program_June_2012.pdf

I notice they have ex-military vehicles on display, should be some Landy's there I would imagine. The S2a was the vehicle then in use, when I was there in the late 60's. Also, I hope there will be Studebaker and GMC six wheel drive trucks that we used as gun towers. Would be good to see the old girls again.:D

Bet they don't have a 40mm Bofors Anti Aircraft gun there though, that's what I served on.;)

Hey Jim dont think we will be doing to much over the weekend ,If use all want to go you could probably take the green car if you like use will all fit in that its a 6 seater..

[Ausfree]

G'Day Jase, thanks for the offer but I'll pass on it. Anyrate the little ones will probably be a nuisance, trying to keep track off them in the crowd that I am expecting to be there. The plan is only to take the two older ones!!!:D:D

[Narangga]

Hey Jim dont think we will be doing to much over the weekend ,If use all want to go you could probably take the green car if you like use will all fit in that its a 6 seater..

I've got an 8 seater ;) :p

[Ausfree]

I've got an 8 seater ;) :p
Not much good to me if you're in Darwin!!!:twisted:

[banjo]

I've got an 8 seater ;) :p


Yeah but its a poofy boingy boingy..Who wants that :twisted:

[Narangga]

Not much good to me if you're in Darwin!!!:twisted:

I know :(





But I did enjoy saying mine was bigger than his :D :D :D

[Narangga]

Not much good to me if you're in Darwin!!!:twisted:

I know :(





But I did enjoy saying mine was bigger than his :D :D :D

(GGGrrrrrrrr don't you just hate super slow wireless internet :censored: )

[banjo]

I know :(





But I did enjoy saying mine was bigger than his :D :D :D

(GGGrrrrrrrr don't you just hate super slow wireless internet :censored: )


NUP its just your oldzimers..Every txt you send me i get it twice aswell..:wasntme:

[banjo]

Was reading on an old forum i a
was a member of today about a SWB with a holden 253 V8 in it..

253 in Land Rover (http://oldholden.com/node/21638#comment-81314)

By Circlotron (http://oldholden.com/user/4584) 06/11/05@13:53
Back in 1978 my cousin stuck a re-ringed ex-HT 253 in a Series IIA short wheelbase Land Rover. Was the second in Australia I am told. Motor to bellhousing adapter ring was done by some guy named John Lake IIRC. Had a 27% Fairey overdrive. Stepping out of my 192 LC and driving that, it didn't feel at all slow. Interesting part was fuel consumption - the standard 2-1/4 litre Landy motor gave 16mpg, a 186 gave 16mpg, and the 253 towing a loaded single-axle trailer all the way from Melbourne to Cape York and back at mostly 75mph gave 17 mpg. It was a hard trip, most everything on the vehicle broke. Chassis had to be re-welded at one stage, overdrive got so whiny that when he went through towns people would turn to see what was coming. *But*... the motor gave absolutely =zero= trouble. Dual exhausts went white the first day out and stayed that way for the next six weeks of the trip. He was nearly having heart failure way up north because at one place petrol cost 21 cents per litre. That was one helluva vehicle, to be sure.





Wish fuel was still this cheap..Actualy we where talking awhile ago about when i used to run the old SOLO service station at Jesmond . I had a LS mini clubman & it used to cost a whopping $4.00 to fill the whole tank..Gees i miss those days..

[Ausfree]

He's just making sure you get the message Banj!!!!:twisted:

[banjo]

conversions..Back in the (http://oldholden.com/node/21638#comment-100200)

By a Holden Fan o.O 21/02/06@13:45
conversions..Back in the late 60s a guy in Perth named Max De Burgh had a SWB Landy with a Dodge Phoenix and auto in it . It could fly. Re fuel consumption, most Landis could get around 25 MPG reasonably easy.
There was a guy in subiaco can't remember his name not Don Hall had a 53 or so lo light Morri Minor with a sidevalve 36 V8 and box, never got out of top gear. I actually rode in a Jag XK 120 that had a 48 Dodge flathead sidevalve motor and 3 speed box the guy could not afford a new motor for the jag. He also hand painted it with a brush in bright red because he did not like the British racing green. He got away with the motor because no one would take an XK120 on. Was quieter and more reliable than the Jag but still...
And there was a guy with a 36 or so Hudson Terraplane ute he had a Mk 7 Jag motor and box in it. Gave some people a nasty shock. he lived out Greenmount or Kalamunda way somewhere in the hills.
Another guy had a MG TF with a grey motor with Studebaker wedge pistons and Wilson preselector gear box. The motor was all Waggot, head cam etc., used to fly.
He could not keep up the payments so when they came to repossess it he had stripped it right down to the last nut and bolt and screw. I saw it in his backyard that's how I know what pistons were in it, they repossessed it anyway and the guy who bought it spent months putting it back together and wrecked a couple of months later. i bought the motor and put in my X taxi Fc, EVERYTHING on that car was worn out. Done about half million miles.The Waggot head cracked across one of the valves and it used to blow head gaskets every couple of days and i could not afford a new head so I got quite expert at replacing FC head gaskets. Could get home at 5.30 Friday night pull the head and be out on the road again by 6.15 after a shower. I swapped it for an EH took over the payments he took the FC I never saw it again. Would love another FC, but wagon this time.
johnperth


weird conversions (http://oldholden.com/node/21638#comment-99976)

By a Holden Fan o.O 20/02/06@14:13
260 windsor into Morris traveller(still got it)
308 into 80 inch landrover(destroyed countless clutches, boxes and ferry overdrive units)
Capri V6 into V4 Thames van(scary with 10 inch drums all round)
Commodore V6 into 1976 Ford transit
Buick straight 8 into 37 ford tourer
534ci Ford V8 from F800 into Fordson tractor(great worker)

[Ausfree]

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Wish fuel was still this cheap..Actualy we where talking awhile ago about when i used to run the old SOLO service station at Jesmond . I had a LS mini clubman & it used to cost a whopping $4.00 to fill the whole tank..Gees i miss those days..
[/QUOTE]
Mate, I used to work at an Ampol service station at Charlestown as a casual. The station was were McDonalds is now and the year was 1974.:D
A brand new Holden Monaro came in and filled up and it took $10.:o That was the first time I saw double figures on the petrol bowser.:eek: In those days we used to come out and ACTUALLY FILL PEOPLES PETROL TANKS and check their oil and tyres.:D

[banjo]

[






Wish fuel was still this cheap..Actualy we where talking awhile ago about when i used to run the old SOLO service station at Jesmond . I had a LS mini clubman & it used to cost a whopping $4.00 to fill the whole tank..Gees i miss those days..

Mate, I used to work at an Ampol service station at Charlestown as a casual. The station was were McDonalds is now and the year was 1974.:D
A brand new Holden Monaro came in and filled up and it took $10.:o That was the first time I saw double figures on the petrol bowser.:eek: In those days we used to come out and ACTUALLY FILL PEOPLES PETROL TANKS and check their oil and tyres.:D[/QUOTE]


Yep thats what i used to do..Called a driveway attendant :D..
Our pumps had to be rewound to start them.Wind the crank back to zero it so it would pump..I loved that job , But i could'nt use the damn till so had to get Karen in to run all the money through at the end of the day.Used to have a money bag on me waist so used to use that till it was full the change it for an empty one & put the full one in the safe..

[Narangga]

He's just making sure you get the message Banj!!!!:twisted:

Pardon young fella? :wheelchair:

[The ho har's]

Hey Banjo,

Did you see what I got:D:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Narangga]

Hey Banjo,

Did you see what I got:D:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

I got a holiday tomorrow :D

[The ho har's]

I got a holiday tomorrow :D

I didn't get a holiday today:( I have been to work already @ double time and a half:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Marty110]

hopping back to a bit earlier in the thread - engine conversions - where in 1978 someone put a 253 in a IIA and was the second one in Oz? In 1973 just after I left school I had my first 4WD - sorry, it was a 1967 FJ40, the one with the Japanese copy of the chev 3.8 six and 3 on the floor. Anyway, a bloke I knew made a bullbar for it for me, a chap called Allan Brister. He had a stainless steel business in Adelaide and he had a series landy with a 253 in it then. It was topless and bright metallic blue with a stainless steel roll bar and widies. It went like stink but stopped like...... well it didn't stop very well at all. Interesting side bar - Allan made the stainless steel 'balls' in Rundle mall - he was a flawless tradesman. The artist just came up with the idea, it took Allan, a true artist, to make it a reality. Recently when the 'balls' were re-furbished, it was Allans company who did it too. Just seen his company is still going - see this link: Home (http://www.brister.com.au/)

[drifter]

Yeah - brakes...

Banjo is fortunate with this one in that it was originally a 2.6 so it has the full setup of 3" shoes on the front and a brake booster.

Once set up properly they work very well. The one Banjo has purchased comes with a brand new master cylinder and booster.

[Ausfree]

Flippin heck, rain, rain nothing but bloody rain.:mad: Was going to take some of the grandkids up to Fort Scratchley today to watch the big guns give a 21 gun Queen's birthday salute. We decided to cancel!!:( I will take them there in a couple of weeks, but of course the gun's won't be firing!!!!:(

[banjo]

Hey Banjo,

Did you see what I got:D:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Um not yet i did see the series one & a thread somewhere you got a series SWB hardtop.

[banjo]

Flippin heck, rain, rain nothing but bloody rain.:mad: Was going to take some of the grandkids up to Fort Scratchley today to watch the big guns give a 21 gun Queen's birthday salute. We decided to cancel!!:( I will take them there in a couple of weeks, but of course the gun's won't be firing!!!!:(


Dont talk to me about rain..bloody shed got flooded the roof now leaks cause the wind shakes the **** out of it..
For the second time in this place i gota replace some tools..

GGGGGRRRRRRRR.

I finished the roof its as smooth as a babies bum now..i will update harrys thread when i put the pics on the poota..

[banjo]

UM have i missed something, What happened to the thing on the bottom of the home page thats says whos online..

[The ho har's]

Um not yet i did see the series one & a thread somewhere you got a series SWB hardtop.



I have now this:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/780.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/781.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/782.jpg

I think I am now complete in my vehicle collection:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

You look good in that Landy, Carolyn. :D Tell you what, that vehicle looks in good nick for a 60 year old vehicle, has any work been done on it already!!:)

[The ho har's]

You look good in that Landy, Carolyn. :D Tell you what, that vehicle looks in good nick for a 60 year old vehicle, has any work been done on it already!!:)

Work...don't know but it runs sweet:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[JohnF]

Probably towards the middle or end of June, Jim. I am waiting for one of two car trailers to turn up. (I have access to 2 trailers but they are both away at the moment). I put new tyres on the back of the Disco this morning for the trip... The old ones had only done 115,000k with me driving (don't know how new they were when I bought the car) so I am a bit annoyed... :)

The guy in the tyre shop was blowing them up and I said "38psi please".

"No", he says, "you should be running 50 in all 4".

"Hmmm, what a pity", I replied. "I only had 28 in the front and 38 in the back because that's what the owners manual says - and I only got 115,000 out of those back ones. Guess I made a mistake, huh? Now put 38 in them. You know I will only reset them when I get home."

He wasn't happy.

May be this should be on a tyre thread but we have a sticker on our Disco [300TDI] from the tyre peole who sold tyres to previous owner saying 40 PSI all around.

It depends on your tyre type and the driving you do

[JohnF]

[LEFT] Was going to buy one of those ozpig fires so i could work in the shed once it gets cooler & of a night.They are $300 at the camping shop but up at thornten were mum lives is a guy who makes them so karen called in there today as Cody had footy there & she was up there to take the kittens back a coupla weeks ago & thought she saw that they were $200 but when she called in there today they are actualy $260 & you dont get what you get with the ozpig..But i mite spend the money on another one of those supercheap carport things i used to have the white one & some GOOD rope to tie the damn thing down better , But then i'll be cold & wont want to go work out there :(..


Banjo, you could weld togetether two old rims, weld outside of the rim to the outside of the other rim, to make a very good & cheap fireplace yourself. I have seen this done, with another rim, a third one, underneath for a stand.

If necesary weld slug into holes in rim, but of course not into the axle hole. You do put your cooking pot or billy over the axle hole.

Do not know that ozpig fire place, but googled a picture. The one made from a few old rims is cheaper, and works well.

We made a forge for blacksmithing out of an old truck rim, and set it up so it could be used as a BBQ as well-- nfound a round hotlate in a clean up day heap, but never have used this forge, because never got around to getting the bellows for it.

But maybe one day.

With coke for heat blacksmithing in a forge is fun, you can make a numberof things, and is fairly cheap.

[JohnF]

Very much an enthusiast Carolyn, still on this site and the Pommy one. Hoping to one day have a LR again!!!!;)

they are cheap enough if you have someone to help you repair them.

Today I was told of a guy who got a diesel disco for $500.






Ps. Later I read where you were offered Harry. Driving him would be much more fun.

[JohnF]

Why does Karen want to buy an ozpig when she's already got one??? :confused:

I would never call him a pig, but I have to admit I do not remember seeing him eat. But I do doubt I would ever call him a pig.

[JohnF]

Well went down the road today with Karen after work as she didnt want to drive so i said yeah ok..Went to Aldi & then drove round to Bilo & to woollies well a police car went past & yes he did a U turn , I said to fred has he got his lights on na she said & then she said YES , did the breath test showed my licence & then he says was there any reason you didnt have your seatbelt on wen i past you, Um i did but it does sorta match me shirt since its faded.He gave me licence back & walked off with the ****s he wasnt happy he could'nt book me for anything..It happens to me all the time all because i have tattoos from my chin to me toes.I only have to walk past one & they start what are you doing why are you here..:mad:

At Tweed Heads is a tatoo palor, and two doors up is a shop offerring Tattoo removals.

[Ausfree]

they are cheap enough if you have someone to help you repair them.

Today I was told of a guy who got a diesel disco for $500.






Ps. Later I read where you were offered Harry. Driving him would be much more fun.

I was???:eek: I think you misread that John, after all the blood sweat and tears Banjo has put into rebuilding it, I don't think he will want to part with it real soon!!:D

[JohnF]

Banjo, when I mentioned the fire place made from a couple of rims, I should have told you:--

DO NOT USE OLD MAG RIMS, use only Steel rims :D :D :D

magnesium burns.

Do not use Land Rover Rims, some one will need those for a restoration, use Crapota, or Holden, or Nisan rims, etc.

Imagining the rim as a U shape, or upside down U, place three rims thus sitting on each other—no gap as in illustration, the bottom one sits on the ground:--

n
u
n

And yes, this will not be legal during fire season, especially when windy, but will be okay at other times, when you are allowed camp fires.

When I first saw this in use, I thought it was a great idea.

I did forget one other thing, a round grid as per drain pipe grid, to sit the wood on, and sto it from falling through. Following my diagram it sits on the bottom of the U.

Wood is fed in through the axle hole in the top rim.
If the top and second rim were different sizes, say a 15 inch and a 16 inch you could make this without welding, unless you wanted to weld up holes that would have vented brake drums in the top two rims in order to lessen sparks in windy conditions.

I would see no reason to weld up the holes for formerly bolting the rims onto the hubs. Actually thinking about this, when using three rims these holes could be used in order to bolt the base rim to the one holding the wood, the top one just sitting like a lid. May need too weld on locating lugs for it to sit where you want it to sit.

With slugs welded in the top and middle rim, I think it could be made fairly spark proof. We made slugs to weld into holes in out truck rim forge, and I watched others do this as well with their forges. Should mention we made these forges as a welding project during a TAFE Welding Course.

We also made anvils from pieces of old railway track, oxy-cutting them to shape finishing with angle grinder,

And if the old rims used to make a fireplace are a bit bent it does not matter too much. And you save $200, but it won’t look as good as a Ozpig. It could look much better 

Now that I have told you all this, we found a second hand pot belly stove with a cook plate top for only $100 a few years ago, and with a piece of the right diameter pipe thrust in for a chimney such could be used for what you need.

And you could then make me a cuppa on it if & when I get down your way again 
. I will give you a call if I get down that way.

[JohnF]

Since I mentioned a forge with its holes welded, I must add that the rims used for a fire place could be used without any welding. The one I saw was not welded and was made from old Holden rims.

The first homemade forge I saw was a small one made from a Holden rim.

Do burn all the original paint off your rims, and do not breathe its fumes, may contain lead, etc. If you did want it painted paint it in “Stove Black,” which is used for pot-bellied stoves, etc., and does not give poisonous fumes.

If you do make a fire stove this way, do be aware do not have any flammable litter near it, and definitely no petrol in plastic Jerry Cans, etc., near it. It could send sparks, but not too many.

[JohnF]

At TAFE, before they cancelled these courses I did a Rural Black-Smith course, and later a Decorative Metal Work course. Over half the class in that decorative Metal Work course were women, who were taught to weld, etc.

In the TAFE forge I made a cold chisel from 1 inch hex bar, and without the forge I made a tool to open 44 gallon drums, and made a 2 inch high letters brand, F76 to brand my beehives, made a homemade hive tool, made a twisted T-shape sump plug remover, made a star post driver, a candelabra and also made a letterbox from an old rusted in the bottom milk container [the one farmers sold bulk milk in, that held somewhere around 25 litres or so of milk] plus its pole, decorated with scroll work. I can’t remember at the moment what else I made, not counting that Anvil plus that Forge mentioned above.

But many things can be made in the forge at only the cost of fire wood and a bag of coke. One guy made himself blacksmith tongs and other tools.

One other guy was making a sword out of an old leaf spring.


Those really keen on blacksmithing get steel springs from cars, torsion bars, axles, etc., [even if broken from an old series] as in older cars these were made from good quality steel better than much that is used today.

So that black-smithing is not that expensive once you have your forge. anvil, hammers tongs, cold chisels, and other tools, plus leather apron, gloves, oxy-goggles or protective eyewear, protective non-flammable clothes [cotton or wool] leather steel caped boots, etc. drop a heavy large red hot cold chisel, etc., on your foot and you will know why leather steel capped boots are essential. You can find these in op-shops or garrage sales, at times.

If you salvage your steel from old cars, axles, etc., the only running cost of a forge is your firewood & coke. Get an axe & reduce your running cost to a bag of coke now & then [a bag of coke will last you a long time, of many days at the forge.]

This assumes a hand-cracked blower on your forge, such as the one that we used at TAFE. Some use an old vacuum cleaner to blow the air to fan the flames, and this does add a cost of electricity. I have not seen this being done.

The reason for the firewood is you make a bed of coals for the coke, and this takes time, so you boil the Billy & make some Jaffles [assuming you have a jaffle iron] while you are waiting for a good bed of coals to form.

But it is fun to use a forge, and you get the kids to crank the fan of the forge, while making sure they do not touch any red hot metal.

Oh I met one man who showed me his very small forge that he uses to make jewellery to sell at the markets.

And as I said we found a hot plate to fit our truck rim forge, so it can be also our BBQ.

[JohnF]

I was???:eek: I think you misread that John, after all the blood sweat and tears Banjo has put into rebuilding it, I don't think he will want to part with it real soon!!:D

Jim, went back looking for the post I refered to and could not find it. May be I was dreaming that post.

[JohnF]

Jason, ages ago I mentioned Wendy to you on this thread, and aone other thread. In the gay marraige thread, post 442 onwards I mention something else about Wendy.

[banjo]

Well FRED got her Ls last thursdy.So Karen took her upto the industrial estate so she could get a feel for the car.Did'nt go to well she HATES driving the landy WANTS A small AUTO car ..I Said series 1s are small :p.Did'nt go down to well..


So we said we would look around for a small car after we get the wagon..

Gees we'll end up like jim & own a hybrid thing Landy thing.:twisted:.

But she get her Ls so thats good..Got them first go.A couple of girls where there at same time & failed but they resat the test.I thought you had to wait a day atleast but nup they did it again same day bout half hour later..

[JohnF]

Well FRED got her Ls last thursdy.So Karen took her upto the industrial estate so she could get a feel for the car.Did'nt go to well she HATES driving the landy WANTS A small AUTO car ..I Said series 1s are small :p.Did'nt go down to well..


So we said we would look around for a small car after we get the wagon..

Gees we'll end up like jim & own a hybrid thing Landy thing.:twisted:.

But she get her Ls so thats good..Got them first go.A couple of girls where there at same time & failed but they resat the test.I thought you had to wait a day atleast but nup they did it again same day bout half hour later..

Find some pictures of young girls driving a landy and tell her its cool. That might change her mind.

[Ausfree]

Well FRED got her Ls last thursdy.So Karen took her upto the industrial estate so she could get a feel for the car.Did'nt go to well she HATES driving the landy WANTS A small AUTO car ..I Said series 1s are small :p.Did'nt go down to well..


So we said we would look around for a small car after we get the wagon..


Gees we'll end up like jim & own a hybrid thing Landy thing.:twisted:.



But she get her Ls so thats good..Got them first go.A couple of girls where there at same time & failed but they resat the test.I thought you had to wait a day atleast but nup they did it again same day bout half hour later..

Yeah, I can sympathise with your situation, Jason. It is hard enough for a new driver to learn on a small automatic, but to learn on something like a S3 is a big ask. Then again I learned on a FJ Holden with a crash low gearbox.:o

[banjo]

Yeah, I can sympathise with your situation, Jason. It is hard enough for a new driver to learn on a small automatic, but to learn on something like a S3 is a big ask. Then again I learned on a FJ Holden with a crash low gearbox.:o

Yeah i think she is going to try again just up in the industrial area of weekends.. she said today maybe i should just suck it up & keep trying at it..She then said well i am a slow learner..Na i think she'll get it with time & she thought she would be good at it from the go..But now has settled down from the excitement..I think she will be ok it takes time & she's only had them a few days.after a few weeks up the back she will get it..

[JohnF]

I would suggest if she learns on a small auto that is all she will be able to drive for the rest of her life. If she learns on a Landrover manual she will be able to drive anything she wants to drive in the future, manual or auto.

So I think she should learn to drive on a manual, then if nessesary drive an auto after that, as she will then have the confidence to drive anything.

One day a few yesars ago I drove a 15 ton Fire truck in some driving lessons on back roads, on that truck. Do not have a truck licence and had never driven a truck over 4.5 ton, but went to learn to drivde a fire truck.

[Ausfree]

1706594]I would suggest if she learns on a small auto that is all she will be able to drive for the rest of her life.[/B] If she learns on a Landrover manual she will be able to drive anything she wants to drive in the future, manual or auto.

So I think she should learn to drive on a manual, then if nessesary drive an auto after that, as she will then have the confidence to drive anything.

One day a few yesars ago I drove a 15 ton Fire truck in some driving lessons on back roads, on that truck. Do not have a truck licence and had never driven a truck over 4.5 ton, but went to learn to drivde a fire truck.

John, John,John, where did you hear that rubbish.:o Learning on an automatic makes getting her licence easier and then if she wishes after she has gained experience, it will be much easier for her to learn on a munual, she will pick up the knack of foot (clutch) and left arm (gear shifting)cordination a lot quicker. My youngest daughter did just that and she is now fully confident on a manual car!!!

[drifter]

Hey Banjo

Getting closer mate. I paid for the Stage 1 today!

Seats are back in the wagon. I'll be putting it back outside soon (it'll give me some room back in my garage!).

It's all good. :)

[Ausfree]

Please give me a bit of notice, I would LUUUV to be there on the big day when it arrives!!!:D:D

[banjo]

Please give me a bit of notice, I would LUUUV to be there on the big day when it arrives!!!:D:D

Should be next saturday Jim.:D..We should have your money ontuesdy so saturday it should be..

[banjo]

Karens going to footy tomorrow so if i dont get any interuptions i think i'll be shooting some primer :D:D:D:D:p:p:p:p

[Ausfree]

Should be next saturday Jim.:D..We should have your money ontuesdy so saturday it should be..

Next Saturday works well for me, it is my day off. Approximately what time?????......a difficult question I know!!!! Even if you can say morning or afternoon would be a help!!!

[drifter]

Next Saturday works well for me, it is my day off. Approximately what time?????......a difficult question I know!!!! Even if you can say morning or afternoon would be a help!!!


It will depend on when I leave here and what sort of trip I have, I guess.

At the moment I am playing it all by ear. Yesterday I put the seats back in it, doors on, bonnet on... I have to find where I put its battery - haven't seen it for a couple of months but it will be here somewhere.

Today I did the wheel swap but didn't spend much time on it as I was out on a mates property doing stuff on the S3 (see the What Work did you do (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/showthread.php?p=1707760#post1707760) thread).

At this point in time I am hoping to pick the trailer up on Friday so that should give me an early start on Saturday (unless I haul arse up on Friday arvo...)

I'll keep you guessing Jason so you won't be worried about me lobbing up :D

[banjo]

Next Saturday works well for me, it is my day off. Approximately what time?????......a difficult question I know!!!! Even if you can say morning or afternoon would be a help!!!

It would probably be after lunch i guess.2is maybe or later

[banjo]

Well i got a visitor on friday about 6 ish .We got to meet John (drifter) he called in here & we chated for a few hours.A thoroughly genuin NICE bloke. We had a ball while he was here & its a shame Jim was at work cause i know he would of loved to be here for it..
















Oh yeah he called in here because he droped this off for us..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/1243.jpg

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WE LOVE IT..

We also owe John a HUGE HUGE Thankyou for trailering it up here from Canberra for us..
& we got to meet a truely great bloke..



Its a 1972 2a LWB wagon fitted with a 253 holden V8 with a nissan cabstar 5 speed gearbox..

Fred sat in the drivers seat today & asked me to start it as i was sittin next to her.Once it warmed a bit she hit the accelerator a few times & said that sounds so AWESOME..shame she cant drive it till shes about 21 & on full licence.hehehehehehehe :D




Again a HUGE thankyou to John for all he has done for us to get it up here..


Jim & his wife called in today for a look & some pics. We had a cuppa & a chat for a couple of hours aswell ,It was a good time..& Lucy realy likes Jims wife, so far she is the first person that lucy has sat with & let be patted..

[Ausfree]

Yeah mate, Lucy really liked the button on my wife's jacket!!!:D:D:DHey, I forgot that LandRover book, we got so involved in that "Great Wall Bloke" story!!!

[drifter]

Jas,, it was my pleasure to meet you and your lovely family. Just sitting around chatting was a fantastic experience.

I'm glad you are all still grinning over the 2a now that you have seen it in daylight!

Sorry about the timing, Jim.

Jas - when it's cold and the first start of the day - full choke, 2 'blips' on the accelerator and hit the 'go' button and it'll start up first time, every time ;)

Thanks for all the goodies that were placed in the back of my car - most appreciated.

hehe - sorry to keep you up so late yakking - not! :D

[Ausfree]

Jase, I put this on the Landytown site, hope the link works!!!:D

LandyTown :: Banjo's Latest Purchase!! (http://landytown.myfastforum.org/about9125.html)


Yup, it does!!!

[JohnF]

Its a 1972 2a LWB wagon fitted with a 253 holden V8 with a nissan cabstar 5 speed gearbox..

Fred sat in the drivers seat today & asked me to start it as i was sittin next to her.Once it warmed a bit she hit the accelerator a few times & said that sounds so AWESOME..shame she cant drive it till shes about 21 & on full licence.hehehehehehehe :D


RTA may have changed the rules, but my son was allowed to learn to drive on a V8 [1984 Range Rover classic], then when he got his P's was not allowed to drive the v8 any more. But because at that stage the v8 was our only car, we went in with a medical certificate saying sometimes my Knee or foot stopped me from driving it [I have Pseudo-gout], and we got an excemption so my son could drive our V8 on his P's. We had argued it was a small V8 and not that powerful though.

As I said rules may have changed, but my son learned on a v8, then got an exemption to drive it on his P's. Might be different with other cars in the family, but I would find out.

Ps, do not show Fred this post, let her think she can only drive Harry :):D.









Hello Fred. :D

[JohnF]

Banjo, I should have added that we do live in the Bush, and could justify having a V8 4X4, as I am a pensioner and could not afford a diesel 4x4 —our Range Rover cost was only $2000, all we could afford to buy at that time. And that was a part of the reason my son got an exemption on his driving our V8 on his P’s. But we had no problem with him driving the V8 when he was on his L’s, and he went for his P-plate licence test twice on that Range Rover V8 with its V8 badge [first time he failed because he changed lanes while he went through the roundabout.] That V8 was not a problem to RTA examiner. See a L-plate driver always has an experienced driver instructing him, so it was not a problem for someone to learn to drive on a V8. But on Ps it can become a problem as the young driver usually do want to go fast without the parent seated next to them.

Do check with RTA if the laws has changed since my son got his licence 7 years ago.

We asked NRMA insurance and found that it was not a problem for our son to learn on the V8 from an insurance point of view, but once he was on his Ps they put an extremely large excess for him on our insurance.

Of course having them learn on an 4 cylinder causes the parent instructor to have better health as they are not always white knuckled, screaming out something like:-- “slow down, you will kill us all”—the main problem with teaching kiddys to drive on the v8.

Also you could tell Fred that if she can learn on Harry, she may then be able to drive the V8 on private property bush tracks [assuming you can find some nearby who will let you drive on their property.]

An L-plate driver has to get 100 hours of driving experience before going for the License. This does not all have to be on-road, some could be off-road in the V8, i would think. I would think if you can find a private property to drive on. You fill-out that log book where you drive point to point. I would doubt they would say that 10km of low ratio first through mud should not count towards those hours that you are required to do-- you could tell them if they question it you were being taught what to do when it is slipery, if you listed it in your log book.

Tell them it is so she would drive you hospital/home if you get too sick or injured [snakebite, broken leg. etc.] to drive on a planned off-road trip—assuming you are planning to do off-road trips.

Places like Stockton Beach may be counted as roads; at least the beach on Frazer Island is, So that you cannot have a P-plate driver driving on the beach without a V8 exemption.

And you are also expected to obey most road rules on the beach if you do any such trips.

[banjo]

Started a new thread today..

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-ii-iia/154000-my-wagon-new-toy.html

[Narangga]

Like the new Wagon Banjo - Telecom Tessie springs to mind :angel:

Not that I'm thinking clearly down here in Adelaide in the cold :eek2:

A weekend in Singapore, a week in the Philippines visiting friends then down to Adelaide for a family visit has been a shock to the system. BBBBBBBRRRRRRRRRR cold weather :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:

[Brian]

Hi Jason and Jim.
I have been keeping across your travels on here, and am pleased to advise that I will be in your area next week for a couple of weeks.
Ill call to get Karen to put the jug on.
Looking forward to meeting up again.
Brian

[Ausfree]

Hi Jason and Jim.
I have been keeping across your travels on here, and am pleased to advise that I will be in your area next week for a couple of weeks.
Ill call to get Karen to put the jug on.
Looking forward to meeting up again.
Brian
Brian, It would be great to see you again. I will be off work next Sunday, so if that is convenient, it would be great!!

cheers...Jim!!:D

[The ho har's]

Oh Banj it looks a ripper:D

should sound like a ripper too:cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Hey Jason, I just had a thought today (rare I know), but if you keep accumulating LandRovers, your yard is going to look the same as that old bloke up at Morpeth!!!:p Yeah, I know, he died a year or so ago, so all those Landies have probably been moved by now!!!:)

[banjo]

Oh Banj it looks a ripper:D

should sound like a ripper too:cool:

Mrs hh:angel:


I've been wondering where you guys have been..thought use must of gone away for a few weeks or so..How have use been ?????

[The ho har's]

I've been wondering where you guys have been..thought use must of gone away for a few weeks or so..How have use been ?????

Yes we were touring down western NSW in the 101:D

back now for a few weeks then off again:D

We are both well. I did tell you about my 80" didn't I:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Well for those of you who know , I have been looking for a new home for my little dog Squirt (jack russel)..He is very very timered & its been driving me insane the last year. If i was working on a car or going off at the kids he would take off with his tail between his legs & jump in bed & you would'nt see him for a week..Well we answered an add on gumtree over the weekend someone looking for a small dog but not a pup..Well they came today to see him They where very excited when they met him & seen all his tricks he could do..& Squirt was very happy to see them so they took him..It was for the daughter who came to see him. She was so happy & squirt just loved her ..She is a disabled girl about 11.Just a bit slow i think..So i know he is going to be SPOILT rotten with her so i was very happy to watch them leave with him..Squirt being always eager to please the girl was so happy & Squirt went with her as if he has been with her all his life..So yep i was happy he was happy..



I've been told i should replace him ASAP with another dog..ANY THOUGHTS????

I had my last dog a BLUE cattle dog for 13 years , she had to be put down as she was full of cancer :( ....


I do miss him already but know he is much better of with the young girl..
We are both worried about not having a dog in the yard with all my tools only in a garden shed plus the camper & the cars..This area is renowned for stealing & breack & enters..& just plain little bastards that just go around vandalising everything & anything..

So what do all use think should i replace him now straight away or is it wrong to do that ??
If i do it will be with a BLUE cattle dog or a red Kelpie like red dog. I've always has these breeds & they are very loyal & protective of us & our property But will only have a female..ANYWAY any thoughts on what to do ?????

[banjo]

Well that was prrobably the quietest night we've ever had since being at this place..

[mick88]

"ACD" would have to be the best insurance company on the market and the nicest to deal with! :)
Unless your the "villain" ;)


A Red or Blue from a blood line with a good temperament and your on a winner for sure. We have had several over the last 30 years and they have all been wonderfull dogs. Hardy, loyal, obedient, excellent watch dogs and terrific pets. Our latest Heeler was obtained through a pet adoption agency 18 months ago and she was eighteen months old. She is a great dog...a good mate, a good pet and an excellent watch dog. Kelpies are fantastic dogs, but unlike Heelers which are content to lay under your Landy all day and wait for their next ride, Kelpies tend to get a bit bored and are just as likely to pull all the washing off the line and then dig a hole and bury it!
After all both breeds are working dogs and in a working environment would be running 30-50 kays a days.

Cheers, Mick.

[banjo]

The dog i had before Squirt was a Blue cattle X , female i had her for 13 years & she just got better with age BUT i had to have her put down as she was full of cancer & in a lot of pain..
I prefer the Blue heelers to the red as i have found the blues to be a quieter dog with barking..
I realy miss Matilda . When she was young she would go fetch anything you threw for her & would do it allday & would also just sit at your feet allday if that was just what you wanted to do..She would sit in the shed with me allday & just fetch for an hour before T & she was happy doing that.She was extremely Spoilt she was ..Very very loyal & very protective of us all....

[Ausfree]

"Bindi" the larger of our two dogs is a cattle dog X and she is very intelligent, likes to play and chase ball. The other dog we have is a Japanese Chin X and she is ..........well.............just dumb!!!:D:D

[banjo]

"Bindi" the larger of our two dogs is a cattle dog X and she is very intelligent, likes to play and chase ball. The other dog we have is a Japanese Chin X and she is ..........well.............just dumb!!!:D:D

& likes the vets to much.:twisted:..

You should get the hose out next time it needs its ears flushed :p

[Ausfree]

No mate, a lump of 4x2 should do the trick!!!!:mad::whistling:

[banjo]

No mate, a lump of 4x2 should do the trick!!!!:mad::whistling:

Your so lucky Mrs Aus does'nt read these ;)

[Ausfree]

Your so lucky Mrs Aus does'nt read these ;)
Sshhh!! She might hear you, I think she would use the 4x2 on me if she knew I just said that!!!!:Thump:

[JohnF]

Ausfree, a couple of days ago I saw this sign outside the Murwillumbah Rural Fire Service/SES headquarters shed, which said:--

“Happy Birthday Kiana.”

I think I agree with that name. Kia na, Definitely Na :):)

[JohnF]

Banjo, earlier I posted on fireplaces. One guy has just told me that a tub from an old washing machine does make a great fireplace. The heat comes out of all those little holes in it.

Never seen this, but should work I would think.

Do not try it with a tub from a washing machine that is plastic though-- some are.

[Ausfree]

Hey Jason, while driving around the roads this week I see a number of Landies for sale on the roadside.:D

1) Hillsborough Rd, roundabout, Warners Bay end opposite McDonalds is a white D1 for sale, looks in good nick.

2) At the Charlestown end of Hillsborough Rd is a 2001 Black 2 door Freelander 1 with a V6 motor. Sign in window says "Best Offer"

3) On the corner of Maryland Drive and Minmi Rd at Maryland is another white D1 for sale.

Must be the time of the year to sell Landies!!!:D

[banjo]

Hey Jason, while driving around the roads this week I see a number of Landies for sale on the roadside.:D

1) Hillsborough Rd, roundabout, Warners Bay end opposite McDonalds is a white D1 for sale, looks in good nick.

2) At the Charlestown end of Hillsborough Rd is a 2001 Black 2 door Freelander 1 with a V6 motor. Sign in window says "Best Offer"

3) On the corner of Maryland Drive and Minmi Rd at Maryland is another white D1 for sale.

Must be the time of the year to sell Landies!!!:D

Na there telling you its time to BUY another one Jim..;)

[The ho har's]

Na there telling you its time to BUY another one Jim..;)


Yes Jim:D

Hey banjo you sig block is getting nearly as big as mine:o:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Well Now that Squirt is gone i been mopping around no one to talk to..Karen had to go out to the peoples house that took him & he bailed her up at the door :D . He is settled in real well there & is so happy, he sleeps on the little girls bed every night & is spoilt rotten.He is inside all the time & well behaved , Theink he owns the place & gthey have two other big dogs & he rules the roost over them..

I have been working on the wagon & on Harry so have to update those threads to..

Karen brought us another pup the other day a female.She is an English Staffy X Americam Staffy BOTH parents are pure bred.Mums the english & dads the American..Very Very sooky at the moment tho..We have called her Molly & Lucy loves her & they play together..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/646.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/647.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/648.jpg

Oh she's a chewer which we have never had to deal with before now.:(.

[Ausfree]

Little doggy looks a bit lost, still she is only a puppy and misses her mum I guess!!!:( Went to Morpeth today with Mrs Aus for a look-a-round. The old fella that owned all the old Landy's, as you know died a year or so ago and we went around to his place to have a look.

Still one early Series 2 there (the one with the headlights near the grill), it looked in poor condition, but may do for spares. All the other Landies have gone, sadly!!!:(

[Narangga]

Na there telling you its time to BUY another one Jim..;)

:Rolling: :Rolling: :Rolling:

Your one joke of the year and I missed it :BigCry:

Sorry I haven't been around much folks. Have been back home only a week and still catching up on the month we were away unexpectedly.

Molly takes a nice photo. Pity about her master...

[Narangga]

:angel: :angel: :angel:

Same old story - I post and everyone runs away :BigCry:

[The ho har's]

:angel: :angel: :angel:

Same old story - I post and everyone runs away :BigCry:




Wrong..... banjo said thanks:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

:angel: :angel: :angel:

Same old story - I post and everyone runs away :BigCry:



:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:WE do try :twisted::p

[Ausfree]

Don't worry Stuuu, we all still love you!!!:angel::D:D

[Narangga]

Ah the fish are biting :D :D :D

[The ho har's]

Not hard enough..still more to come;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Did you want a bit of attention, Stuuu???:p

[JohnF]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/vehicles-sale/155833-2-projects-sale-one.html

Banjo if you sell just one of these two, you will have some money to do the other one.

Keep your chin up, John.

[banjo]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/vehicles-sale/155833-2-projects-sale-one.html

Banjo if you sell just one of these two, you will have some money to do the other one.

Keep your chin up, John.


SSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHH

[banjo]

Its been quiet in here of late...The Ho Hars must be traveling around again. Either that or it was cause Stuuu posted :twisted:..I got a call from Jim the other day for a chat . .

[The ho har's]

Nah we are around;)

Just busy working on 'connie-sue' nearly got her ready for rego. Bled the brakes yesterday, harry was home early today so pulled the front shaft out for a clean up:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Brian]

Its been quiet in here of late...The Ho Hars must be traveling around again. Either that or it was cause Stuuu posted :twisted:..I got a call from Jim the other day for a chat . .

And both Jim and Jason and family got a visit from that old fella from Qld.

[banjo]

Hey guys guess what . I'm retiering from landys all together so the green one & the camper plus the fridge freezer swags & all the other camping gear we find here will all go together..We are just going back to one small car that will be modernish so i wont be working on it much cause i dont know much about all the new crap around. So MOST not all but most of the tools will be going aswell But i want to give all you guys first dibs at the tools..Hopefully there mite be enough change so i can buy a old Triumph or old iron head harley..


I wont be going out much anymore cause i hate small cars with a passion but will still go down the road occationaly....I'm going to let my subscribtion laps when it run out.I'll still jump on every now & then see how everyones going & whats going on but thats about it ..:(:(:(I dont think we will be missed that much :(;);)

[jerryd]

I think we should have a "poll for banjo" :)

Should he stay or should he go .......... I personally think you should stay.

Christopher Colombus didn't give up, Captain Cooke didn't give up, Oliver Tweedledee ???

See you don't know him because he gave up ;)

Maybe keep one project going and take a break for a while.

[The ho har's]

^^^^what he said^^^

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

I think we should have a "poll for banjo" :)

Should he stay or should he go .......... I personally think you should stay.

Christopher Colombus didn't give up, Captain Cooke didn't give up, Oliver Tweedledee ???

See you don't know him because he gave up ;)

Maybe keep one project going and take a break for a while.


^^^^what he said^^^

Mrs hh:angel:


Hhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Ausfree]

I think we should have a "poll for banjo" :)

Should he stay or should he go .......... I personally think you should stay.

Christopher Colombus didn't give up, Captain Cooke didn't give up, Oliver Tweedledee ???

See you don't know him because he gave up ;)

Maybe keep one project going and take a break for a while.
X2. Don't overeact Jase and then regret it, keep the green machine at least as it is running and you can spend time working on it, you have been interested in Landies for too long to just drop it like that, think about it mate!!!:D:D

[banjo]

X2. Don't overeact Jase and then regret it, keep the green machine at least as it is running and you can spend time working on it, you have been interested in Landies for too long to just drop it like that, think about it mate!!!:D:D

A bit over 20 years on series landys..Id like to keep them all ..We get our tax back & its a tad under $3000 & i could buy one of those oversized garden sheds 6m X 3m & get the parabolics for the wagon . But then that would be using all the money & would'nt get much more done to the wagon . But i would have the shed to paint Harry in as thats pretty much where i'm upto..Wagon needs brakes sorted , power steering done plus the Xray on the shaft , make a drag link , Find a steering column , replace the front seats ,fix some rust in the front of chassis , Make new lighter bullbar , See how we go with the fuel tank as someone has cut it , they are double skinned & someone has cut the outer skin off the bottom. Door seals which i have for the front plus a couple of little rust holes in door jams.Wheels & tyres cause i wont use standard wheels they look so wrong & i cant understand why they even used them to start with there to narrow eek yuk..rebuild carby which is same as on green one a holley 350 & the green one cost us $700 to have rebuilt cause i cant get the shaft bushes any more.. Then it needs to be engineered for engine & gearbox plus the steering plus the front seats & the wheels.. They all have separate charges thats why engineering certificates are so dear... Plus i still have that much to do to Harry aswell .But it was always going to be long turm on Harry.

But yes i would love to keep them all BUT i can understand what Karen says when she says i'm sic of spending any money we get on bloody cars..

[banjo]

A bit over 20 years on series landys..Id like to keep them all ..We get our tax back & its a tad under $3000 & i could buy one of those oversized garden sheds 6m X 3m & get the parabolics for the wagon . But then that would be using all the money & would'nt get much more done to the wagon . But i would have the shed to paint Harry in as thats pretty much where i'm upto..Wagon needs brakes sorted , power steering done plus the Xray on the shaft , make a drag link , Find a steering column , replace the front seats ,fix some rust in the front of chassis , Make new lighter bullbar , See how we go with the fuel tank as someone has cut it , they are double skinned & someone has cut the outer skin off the bottom. Door seals which i have for the front plus a couple of little rust holes in door jams.Wheels & tyres cause i wont use standard wheels they look so wrong & i cant understand why they even used them to start with there to narrow eek yuk..rebuild carby which is same as on green one a holley 350 & the green one cost us $700 to have rebuilt cause i cant get the shaft bushes any more.. Then it needs to be engineered for engine & gearbox plus the steering plus the front seats & the wheels.. They all have separate charges thats why engineering certificates are so dear... Plus i still have that much to do to Harry aswell .But it was always going to be long turm on Harry.

But yes i would love to keep them all BUT i can understand what Karen says when she says i'm sic of spending any money we get on bloody cars..

And as Mrs Brown says ****in hell

[banjo]

Well nearly 6000 posts in this thread & over 80,000 veiws.:o:o:o


I thought this thread would of died off so long ago..


Just shows use are all as bored as me .:p:p:p





HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH

[The ho har's]

Well nearly 6000 posts in this thread & over 80,000 veiws.:o:o:o


I thought this thread would of died off so long ago..


Just shows use are all as bored as me .:p:p:p

No not bored, just chatting to friends who live long distances apart:D:D



HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH

Mrs hh:angel:

[jerryd]

Maybe we could get "incisor" to introduce a "hot air tax" on the soapbox, as there seems to be plenty of it escaping lately :D

He could then donate it to banjo to finish his projects.

[Narangga]

Maybe we could get "incisor" to introduce a "hot air tax" on the soapbox, as there seems to be plenty of it escaping lately :D

He could then donate it to banjo to finish his projects.

No that should read:

Maybe we could get "incisor" to introduce a "hot air tax" on Banjo, as there seems to be plenty of his escaping lately :D

:wasntme:

[Ausfree]

Well nearly 6000 posts in this thread & over 80,000 veiws.:o:o:o


I thought this thread would of died off so long ago..


Just shows use are all as bored as me .:p:p:p






HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEH

Goes to show mate, you do have people who are interested in your wellbeing!!!!:DJust a thought mate, that tax refund would go a long way towards buying a small auto car!!! Sell the two projects and maybe the trailor, keep the "Green Machine" as I feel you have green "LandRover" blood in your veins and you will regret selling the lot. Now with your tax refund plus what you get for the "selloff", you could buy a reasonable vehicle that is about 6 or 7 years old.

[banjo]

Goes to show mate, you do have people who are interested in your wellbeing!!!!:DJust a thought mate, that tax refund would go a long way towards buying a small auto car!!! Sell the two projects and maybe the trailor, keep the "Green Machine" as I feel you have green "LandRover" blood in your veins and you will regret selling the lot. Now with your tax refund plus what you get for the "selloff", you could buy a reasonable vehicle that is about 6 or 7 years old.

Don't know whats going to happen yet. I've been looking at shipping container hire aswell thanks to Dale..Actualy if i could pickup a secondhand container for around the same price as one of those sheds that would be even better as it can surve 2 purpaces cause we want to move & will have to move soon enough once the rent gets to high.So could use it to pack everything in for the move..We've looked before & recon with the stuff we want to keep we could get everything into a 20ft container..Dunno i'm sic of stressing over it all. I'm still working on the wagon everyday so bits are getting done..The green landy will have to go as we have now found that the front suspension is'nt working at all cause those springs are so hard they just do'nt move at all so the tyres are the suspension..& kids are to big for the back of it now..hopefully we will just end up with wagon & Harry & maybe get Fred a small auto later.. She is getting all her lessons for free since she has some of my problems she is on a PART pension only. She still goes to one of those JOB SEARCH places but it caters for disabilities . . .I'd realy like to be able to work from home for someone , Like ALL4X4 rebuilding boxes or engines or something.. My perfect job would be to work for someone who just gives me a list at the begining of the week & say need that done this week & it be upto me when to do it.. You know get it done in a day or 2 or just go in for an hour or so , But just as long as i get whats on the list done ..That way if i panic or have a realy bad day i dont have to turn up no questions asked..BUT tell me where on this earth you can find people who care enough as a boss to have that work for them.. I seem to get used in all the jobs i've had , I learn very quickly & i'll ask questions so i do get things right..I worked for an engineering shop within 6 months i was running a milling machine aswell as doing my labourers job BUT they still only paid me as a labourer , Could of paid me as a second class machinist but no that was more..I quit that job cause of that as they got to the stage you work on machines aswell as your labourers job or get fired.They did'nt put any apprentices on while i was there cause i did there job.. I'm not winging just saying it should of worked bothways i was happy to do the work but they could of atleast gave me a small raise..I have always been if your going to do a job do it great & do it first time & i always stay till the job is done not bitch cause its after knockoff time..I cant understand kids today that are like that..

Maybe its just me..

[JohnF]

If I was in that position, I would have gone to TAFE and done Fitter & Machining, then changed jobs with some qualifications. Bought our Disco from a Fitter Machinist. He was getting a New Job over in WA, fly in-fly out of Port Headland at $70K per year with a Brand New Landrover provided as a part of his salary package. Was going to live in Perth.

[banjo]

Hey Jim i been on Evilbay again got more landy manuals :) . . . .just have to wait till they get here ..

[banjo]

We have some money saved in the bank so Karen is going upto a building place tomorrow they sell secondhand stuff ..So going to get some prices on roof sheeting & poles . if not to dear mite get some ..We where Both talking & we agree the shipping container is our best option if we can get one for the right price . Then i can make a leanto off the side of it..Our old neighbour at the old place did a shed in his back yard for under $300 it was'nt a big shed but it is bigger then my little shed..So we will see how we go tomorrow :)

[jerryd]

Hi banjo,
It might be worth trying a few companies who make and sell the roof sheets, ask if they have any seconds or wrong orders. It's usually cheaper to get it from them than it is to buy secondhand.

Another thought......... I know of an elderly gent who sits in his shed making gutter spikes :) His boss drops them off in pieces and he then welds them and boxes them up. He's made something like 3 million over the years.

Might be something similar that you could do from home and it's flexible ;)

[banjo]

Hi banjo,
It might be worth trying a few companies who make and sell the roof sheets, ask if they have any seconds or wrong orders. It's usually cheaper to get it from them than it is to buy secondhand.

Another thought......... I know of an elderly gent who sits in his shed making gutter spikes :) His boss drops them off in pieces and he then welds them and boxes them up. He's made something like 3 million over the years.

Might be something similar that you could do from home and it's flexible ;)

Thanks Jerry we will try that we have to go past 2 of them on the way to the secondhand place..

Whats a gutter spike ????.

[jerryd]

the traditional gutter fixing spike thingy :confused:

these - Quad Gutter Spike Bracket - Gal | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Quad-Gutter-Spike-Bracket-Gal-/251006226156)

[Ausfree]

It's not just you that gets used Jase!!:( I'll tell you a little story, back in the mid to late 70's I worked as a truck driver at the chicken factory, down the road from you at Cardiff. We used to go out to the farms and bring in the chickens to the factory, its called "live haul".

Anyrate, the leading hand quit and the Foreman offered me the job, which is all well and good, payrise and all. Now, in those days the trucks only went out to the farms at night, so it was permanent night work, with shifts starting at 9pm and finishing at 6am unlike today when the trucks are operating 24 hours a day.

The Foreman is supplied with a vehicle and it is his job to organise the roster and arrange for the casuals to fill in and work out loadings on the trucks and what farms the trucks are to go to.


The Foreman goes on holidays and I had to do my job PLUS his and when I said to him "do I get the vehicle while you are away" he said "no".

Now, instead of starting my shift at 9pm, I had to go to the factory at 3pm to work out truck loadings and rosters etc, so I was working from 3pm to 6am next morning!!:eek: No extra money, by the way.:mad:

I chucked it in!!! So you see mate, it's not just you, most companies will try it on, sadly!!:(

Having said all that, I must thank the chicken factory, because in those days when going for truck licences they let you use their trucks, that's how I got my HC class licence!!:)

[banjo]

It's not just you that gets used Jase!!:( I'll tell you a little story, back in the mid to late 70's I worked as a truck driver at the chicken factory, down the road from you at Cardiff. We used to go out to the farms and bring in the chickens to the factory, its called "live haul".

Anyrate, the leading hand quit and the Foreman offered me the job, which is all well and good, payrise and all. Now, in those days the trucks only went out to the farms at night, so it was permanent night work, with shifts starting at 9pm and finishing at 6am unlike today when the trucks are operating 24 hours a day.

The Foreman is supplied with a vehicle and it is his job to organise the roster and arrange for the casuals to fill in and work out loadings on the trucks and what farms the trucks are to go to.


The Foreman goes on holidays and I had to do my job PLUS his and when I said to him "do I get the vehicle while you are away" he said "no".

Now, instead of starting my shift at 9pm, I had to go to the factory at 3pm to work out truck loadings and rosters etc, so I was working from 3pm to 6am next morning!!:eek: No extra money, by the way.:mad:

I chucked it in!!! So you see mate, it's not just you, most companies will try it on, sadly!!:(

Having said all that, I must thank the chicken factory, because in those days when going for truck licences they let you use their trucks, that's how I got my HC class licence!!:)

When i worked at the timber mill at glendale the same happend was running the machines , , But i was happy there cause i ended up full time on the HUGE bandsaw..I was doing my truck licence while there so they let me out in the trucks once a week all good so i booked in to do my test & asked if i could use one of the trucks to do it , In my time not theres..Yeah sure you can . so the day before my driving test i was told no you cant use the truck as we just got the new trucks in today..GGGGGRRRRRRRRR

Now i dont have a truck licence :(.Although i can drive upto a 20 speed & even got the old MACK joey box down pat.When we used to do the trucks i had to back 2 B-doubles between other trucks.. Plus truck & Dogs , Cant say i like those took me forever to get them right & be able to back them away..

[Narangga]

When i worked at the timber mill at glendale the same happend was running the machines , , But i was happy there cause i ended up full time on the HUGE bandsaw..I was doing my truck licence while there so they let me out in the trucks once a week all good so i booked in to do my test & asked if i could use one of the trucks to do it , In my time not theres..Yeah sure you can . so the day before my driving test i was told no you cant use the truck as we just got the new trucks in today..GGGGGRRRRRRRRR

Now i dont have a truck licence :(.Although i can drive upto a 20 speed & even got the old MACK joey box down pat.When we used to do the trucks i had to back 2 B-doubles between other trucks.. Plus truck & Dogs , Cant say i like those took me forever to get them right & be able to back them away..

And know you just own a dog :angel:

[banjo]

And know you just own a dog :angel:


Yes the dog Molly. . I have never known a dog to fart as much or as bad as she does..Often see us running for cover.

[banjo]

And know you just own a dog :angel:


Yes the dog Molly. . I have never known a dog to fart as much or as bad as she does..Often see us running for cover.


Its a bit like having you back for a visit :twisted:

[Ausfree]

Anything happ'n Jase, is the dog still giving off unpleasant gases, has any project been sold?????:confused:

[banjo]

Anything happ'n Jase, is the dog still giving off unpleasant gases, has any project been sold?????:confused:

Na the cars are still here , Have'nt had any interest in them at all i'll probably have to drop the price to move them on..YES the dog farts like a deamon i tell ya..Mostly when she is asleep..I did do something to the wagon the other day.Found all the rear hoodlining wet so pulled it out & found 2 holes in the roof so fixed them so it could'nt get any worse.

Finally got my manuals today..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/08/834.jpg


The whites ones where a set its the factory series 11 & 11a part one & two..The other one is a series 2 to 2a just some after market one..I'm always buying manuals for all landys..I realy should buy one of those restore manuals , I never had one of those & they look like theres a bit in em..

[Ausfree]

Have you tried other avenues to advertise them, such as EBay and also the local paper!!:D Maybe the Sydney paper!!:) Maybe try Gumtree!!!

[banjo]

Have you tried other avenues to advertise them, such as EBay and also the local paper!!:D Maybe the Sydney paper!!:) Maybe try Gumtree!!!


NO if i did that someone mite buy them . Gunna keep them . was just having some trouble sorting out what to do so we did'nt waste the money .:o:D;)

[jerryd]

Of course you could buy "two lemons" instead :D

I think the owner of the two parked behind me would give you them for free ;)

He loved the landrover by the way

[Ausfree]

NO if i did that someone mite buy them . Gunna keep them . was just having some trouble sorting out what to do so we did'nt waste the money .:o:D;)
Well that was a big U-Turn!!!:o

[Ausfree]

Latest on my home front, Jase!! :) That American Forum that I joined has asked me if I would be interested in being a Mod, not a foregone conclusion yet, it has to be discussed behind the scenes!! I was surprised to learn they have over 82,000 members!!

[Ausfree]

I am enjoying reading those old copies of "LandRover World", Jase!!!:D I am up to Issue 8 from October 1994. Lots of interesting tips in doing up old Landies. Also interesting articles on converting 24V, FFR Landies to 12V. Good stuff!!:D:D

[The ho har's]

Latest on my home front, Jase!! :) That American Forum that I joined has asked me if I would be interested in being a Mod, not a foregone conclusion yet, it has to be discussed behind the scenes!! I was surprised to learn they have over 82,000 members!!


OK so what deodorant do you use.

you seem to be mod on all the international forums:D


Hey Jase, you and me maybe need the same deodorant ;): then we can control:o:D:wasntme:


Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

G'Day Carolyn:D This Mod business, I can take it or leave it, it's no big deal. On the Pommy Forum, which is only a small one, I've been a Mod for two years now and only ever had to wear my "Mod Hat" once when somebody posted a poem that was inappropriate for a family Forum. The Poms are great fun, very layback and Admin/Mods have a relaxed attitude as long as Forum members realise that it is a family friendly Forum.:D

The Yanks on the other hand are much more straightlaced and formal and it so happens they did have an Aussie Moderator (from Queensland actually) who died just before I joined and as was indicated to me in the offer they need somebody to Mod in a different time zone to North America.:D
Just received another PM from them that all is looking good and they are approaching Admin to have me "assigned"!!:)
I guess that will tie me up, I think Modding on two Forums is sufficient, as I work full time and there are only so many hours in the day!!!:)

[The ho har's]

G'Day Carolyn:D This Mod business, I can take it or leave it, it's no big deal. On the Pommy Forum, which is only a small one, I've been a Mod for two years now and only ever had to wear my "Mod Hat" once when somebody posted a poem that was inappropriate for a family Forum. The Poms are great fun, very layback and Admin/Mods have a relaxed attitude as long as Forum members realise that it is a family friendly Forum.:D

The Yanks on the other hand are much more straightlaced and formal and it so happens they did have an Aussie Moderator (from Queensland actually) who died just before I joined and as was indicated to me in the offer they need somebody to Mod in a different time zone to North America.:D
Just received another PM from them that all is looking good and they are approaching Admin to have me "assigned"!!:)
I guess that will tie me up, I think Modding on two Forums is sufficient, as I work full time and there are only so many hours in the day!!!:)

Quite frankly Jim I could not imagine being a Mod on a forum, to much work and modding, some do it so they can see the back area;) gossip etc, though not me;):)

Cheers Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

I hear you Carolyn and quite frankly, I'm the type of person who is not at all interested in gossip, not interested in "cliques" and if the Modding is causing me stress I will pull out quick smart. The Pommy Forum has not caused me any worry at all, as I said before it is only a small Forum and everybody (mostly) get along great and they know the rules.:D I have wondered why you are not a Mod on this Forum as you appear to know a lot of people who pull the strings here!!:D

The American Forum, is not a LandRover site and even though it is a large one, moves slowly, they use the same basic Forum Programme as this one and the Mods have their own sections to look after, same as here.:D

There is an Australian Section on it and I guess they will hand that to me, if I pass final muster with Admin, I'm not home and hosed yet!!

[The ho har's]

I hear you Carolyn and quite frankly, I'm the type of person who is not at all interested in gossip, not interested in "cliques" and if the Modding is causing me stress I will pull out quick smart. The Pommy Forum has not caused me any worry at all, as I said before it is only a small Forum and everybody (mostly) get along great and they know the rules.:D I have wondered why you are not a Mod on this Forum as you appear to know a lot of people who pull the strings here!!:D
The American Forum, is not a LandRover site and even though it is a large one, moves slowly, they use the same basic Forum Programme as this one and the Mods have their own sections to look after, same as here.:D

There is an Australian Section on it and I guess they will hand that to me, if I pass final muster with Admin, I'm not home and hosed yet!!

Who me:angel::cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Ahem,,,(clears throat) ........YEAH YOU!!:p

[banjo]

Who me:angel::cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA


I always thought you where a mod on here..

[banjo]

Use can all gosip about ME if use like..

I'll start off.. He's always changing his mind. more then he changes his undies :D:D:D:D







Found some PARABOLICS today reasonably close to home.Full spring kit $890
Full procomp shocky kit $340

SO where getting Paras for the wagon Well if the tax ever gets back..

[banjo]

I'd like to be a MODERATOR on here..



But was told i dont have the brain aptitude to do the job..Probably got something to do with me spelling to..

[banjo]

Oh got the roof on the wagon fully sealed today & cleaned all the crap outa the gutters that someone put in there to seal it..

[The ho har's]

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA


I always thought you where a mod on here..

nup Jason, not a mod, I don't need to deal with idiots;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

nup Jason, not a mod, I don't need to deal with idiots;)


Mrs hh:angel:As I said before Carolyn, I hear you!!!!:D You have to look at quality of life and if being a Mod causes stress, it is not worth it!!:D You have to be prepared to deal with all types and personalities and I have seen enough of, the "keyboard warriors" on various Forums to be very careful!!

There are a couple of Pommy sites (not the one I Mod on) that I refuse to have anything to do with, they are that bad!!!

[Ausfree]

Actually, coming back on that point, I have a cousin who lives in Melbourne, he visits us occasionally and he owns a Disco 3 that he bought brand new. Will not and does not have anything to do with any Forums and he is a LandRover nut through and through.:D

He has showed us photo's of his expeditions through the heart of Australia, so he is not a driver of a Toorack Tractor. He uses his D3 for it's intended purpose, so I guess everybody is different in their interest in LandRovers!!:)

[banjo]

Actually, coming back on that point, I have a cousin who lives in Melbourne, he visits us occasionally and he owns a Disco 3 that he bought brand new. Will not and does not have anything to do with any Forums and he is a LandRover nut through and through.:D

He has showed us photo's of his expeditions through the heart of Australia, so he is not a driver of a Toorack Tractor. He uses his D3 for it's intended purpose, so I guess everybody is different in their interest in LandRovers!!:)

Yep i build em , I break em , I fix em up..:D;) BUT I Never drive a KIA :twisted:;)




hehehehehheheheehehehehehheehhehe

[Ausfree]

Hey Jase, what's going????:D

[banjo]

Hey Jase, what's going????:D




Waiting Waiting Waiting for our tax to come back so we can do some work to the wagon..
Hey whoever said you cant polish a turd was wrong , i polished the wagon yesterday , came up pretty good for the paint job on it..post pics soon..

[Ausfree]

You could use your tax check to buy the black 110 Defender, I see for sale at Cardiff!!:p

[Ausfree]

Here 'tis!!!:D:D Go to "Car Search" on the upper left side and type in LandRover and it pops up

Cardiff Select Cars (http://www.cardiffselectcars.com.au/)

[banjo]

Yeah Karen tells me about it all the time .I have seen it down there BUT its way to much for us..Wagon will ride like that one cause of the parabolics ;) . . .

[jerryd]

Hi Jason,

Sent you a pm regarding a set of parabolic springs ;)

[Ausfree]

G'day Jerry, how is your Dormobile going?? :DJase, only comes on the Forum every couple of days nowadays!!:(

[jerryd]

G'day Jerry, how is your Dormobile going?? :DJase, only comes on the Forum every couple of days nowadays!!:(

All good thanks, I've sent you a pm too :)

[banjo]

All good thanks, I've sent you a pm too :)

Thanks for the PM Jerry. I went to have a look but that add has been removed so they must of been sold :(

[banjo]

Still waiting for our tax to come back..Have found some tyres to now , But i dont think they'll work on the disco rims i have if i dont flip them.. I think they will rub the chassis real bad on the standard rims..They are only retreads , But should be ok as i dont think we will be setting any speed records..
Sic of this waiting tho , theres not to much i can do till i get the suspension sorted . I'll set the power steering up then so it all works with the suspension that way i dont have the same trouble as i did with the green one with the drag link hitting the spring..

[JohnF]

Yes the dog Molly. . I have never known a dog to fart as much or as bad as she does..Often see us running for cover.

Farting may mean a change of diet is needed. Do try to change her diet a bit.

[Ausfree]

Farting may mean a change of diet is needed. Do try to change her diet a bit.
Nah, buy a gas mask!!!:wasntme:

[banjo]

We got a phone call late yesterday early evening from Karens sister to say that there mum doesnt look like she will make the night..We havent seen any of karens family for atleast 5 years ..So Karen ran up to see her lastnite, She took Fred as cody had a mate stay over so i stayed with them..
We havent heard anything this morning so Karen has gone back upto see her , Her mum is in a nursing home at Hexham..
Karen doesnt want me to go with her to see her or to the funeral as it mite start something when her family sees me, Apperently i'm the reason Karen doesnt see them & that theres nothing wrong with me at all , I'm full of **** to them..
I would like to go see her mum & to the funeral so i can surport Karen BUT i do understand why she doesnt want me there & she doesnt want the kids there either so i stay with them..
I'll let use know how it all goes as we find out whats happening ..

Karen showed me a picture of her mum from lastnite. Her mum is only 71 but looks 171..She has been in a nursing home for about 10 years she has dementure oldzimmers realy bad & was moved from a home up here to Morriset as she got very violent. But she is back up here now , where not sure how long she has been back as laastnite was the first time we heard anything..
Thats about it for now but i will let use all know how things go & how Karen is..

[Ausfree]

Sorry to hear that mate, please keep us informed!!:(

[banjo]

Sorry to hear that mate, please keep us informed!!:(

Thanks Jim will do..June (Karens mum) is just bed ridden doesnt wake just sleeps. Karens just sitting with her & talking to her..

Its just a waiting game now unfortunately..

Like Karen said she looks peasefull..

[banjo]

Well Karen went & sat with her mum from 11 this morning & got home about 4 ish..She ran into her dad when she was about to leave so stayed for a bit she said it was ok then she was about to leave & her sister turned up & was ok for about 20 minutes then her dad & sister start with the snide remarks to her..She was good & kept her cool till she rang me to say she was leaving , But she had to leave as she didnt want to put up with there **** anymore..When she rang me she was very upset & i asked her if she wanted me to come pick her up.I would of got Vickie my cousin to come pick me up & take me up there to get her & drive home..But she wouldnt have any of it & after she VENTED to me she was ok..She's now not looking forward to the funeral as she knows its going to start again..

[Ausfree]

Glad I had a short visit today, to hear the full story, it really is sad when families do not get along!!!:( In times of personal tragedies it really is time to put all the **** aside!!!:mad: As you know Jason and Karen I am talking from experience, sadly!!
Karen, Mrs Aus and I am thinking of you in this difficult time, take care!!!:)

[banjo]

We got the phone call this morning at 6 that Karens mum passed away:(.

Its not nice to say but it is a blessing for her & everyone concerned..Will let use know what happens . Dont know when the funeral is or anything so will let use know..

[banjo]

On a brighter note tho


HAPPY 67th
BIRTHDAY
JIM
:wasntme:
:wasntme:
:wasntme:
:wasntme:
:wasntme:
HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY
DONT FORGET ITS RUDE TO JUST WALK PAST IF THE LIGHTS ARE ON & PEOPLE ARE IN THERE..
:D
:D
:D
:D
:D
:D

[The ho har's]

Sorry to hear of Karen's mums passing:(

Our thoughts are with your family Jason..













On a brighter note.................

Happy Birthday Jim

[Ausfree]

Sorry to hear about your mum, Karen our deepest sympathies are with you and also thankyou for the birthday wishes everybody!!!

[banjo]

Thanks everyone Karen & her sister met with the funeral mob today & have to go back tomorrow with some infomation for them for the ulygy speach thingy..The funeral is on friday at 12.30..Karen was quiet upset when she got home today after the funeral mob as she has now found out her mum has been back here for nearly 2 years ..Thats the point that is geting her at the moment..She would of liked to know she was back here so she could of seen her before & when she was compliant i think thats the word i looking for ..As Karen was only able to see her mum at the worst..

[jerryd]

My thoughts are with you and your family banjo, had my fair share too before coming to oz.


Happy birthday Jim :twobeers:

[Ausfree]

Karen, saw the Funeral notice in todays paper!!!

[banjo]

Well its been quiet in here for awhile..We've had a bad week this week Karens Mums funeral was a week ago friday just been so Karen has had her moments after finding out her mum was actualy in the nursing home close by for 2 years , She has been remembering things about her mum & has times of upset.. Cody came off his bike last weekend & cut his leg open just below his left Knee , Quiet bad then yesterday again right on T time fell on it & reopened it & has made it even worse so Karen spent a few hours up at the John hunter at the GP access , No stitches as its to bad to stitch so now has to goto the docs every second day to have it cleaned & recovered..School hols here so thats slowed him down & he aint happy at all..
I was working on the oz pig & BLEW both compressors up so now dont have any :( . I got the baulkhead off Harry out & have started to sand it , Its hard going i spend 9 hours the other day on it & didnt get much done & have hurt my back bad from bending over it sanding.I blew up another electric drill , this one caught fire while drilling so flew out the shed with flames everywhere. . Have to take Lucy (feret) to the vets on monday as she has something wrong with one of her back legs , Fir & skin is missing its not a cut , but they can get cancer quiet common so has to go to the vets to find out for sure as she has some of the symptons , Freds realy worried as she spends all her free time with her..

Sometimes i wish the ground would open up & just swollow me.
Other then that were all good & breathing..

Karen did hear about her tax last monday & was told we should have it back within 2 weeks so this week is the second so hopefully we get it & get the suspension for the wagon & get that sorted & ill do the power steering on it then check & readjust all the brakes & put the duel curcit master cyl in & saftey switch , then just need to sort out the wheels & tyres & engineer it ..

[The ho har's]

Thanks for the update Jase. Chin up you have friends around;)

This time last year we were at your place heading to the Expo:D

This year we all stayed up here as today was our All British Day, so everyone was there:D

I drove my newly registered 80" series 1 there:D:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Wondering how things were going mate. Didn't want to intrude in this private time for Karen and yourself, but our thoughts are with you!!:)

[Ausfree]

Didn't go to the LandRover Expo this year, we went out with the family to the Gunyah at Belmont for lunch today with most of the family to celebrate our birthdays. Mine,as you know was the 12th and Mrs Aus was the 15th. Couldn't do anything last week because some of the family were tied up doing other things. Had a good time. The view from there over the lake is great.:D

I am planning on going to the Expo next year though Banj, wanna come??[bigwhistle]

[JohnF]

my Condolenses.

[JohnF]

Jim sorry my wishes are late but happy Birthday for some days ago.

[banjo]

Well got some of our tax back today so have ordered & paid for my suspension & a grill..Karen still has some stuff to do from her mums funeral , they have to sort out what they are going to do with the ashes..

[banjo]

WOW had to go digging for the thread..


Well after the last few weeks of breaking tools.Blew both compressors up was able to build a small 13CFM on a 40ltr tank outa both..Its not big enough to run my air tools but works anyway..The torch melted on my mig at the machine end Have fixed but its just not upto welding what i weld anymore. Then the big electric drill caught fire & was promtly exited from the shed with flames..

So i brought this this week .

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/835.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/802.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/836.jpg

Its a ROSS brand 150 amp gas/gasless.Have only tried the gasless wire so far but i did buy one of those disposable gas bottles to try the gas wire..I wont be welding in shorts anymore , This thing has some power for a small welder i burnt both me knees when i tried it :(..

I also picked this up today..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/837.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/803.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/838.jpg

These pics are to show the size differance

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/839.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/840.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/841.jpg

Its about 23 CFM with about 17CFM free air delivery.3 pump belt drive off a Honda 6.5 HP petrol engine its a WTD brand.Has a 100 ltr tank .. the gauges on it where average so i had the gauges off the one that could'nt be fixed all the same only look new so i put them on..& as i'm fussy with my tools since it took me so long to get what i have i realy look after them so the compressor will be repainted :).
I just have to pick up a few things for the compressor tomorrow..There worth well over $2500 new so got a good buy at under $1000..I'm happy so far with it but it has'nt been put to work properly yet..

So i have a MIG here if you want Jim.Or drifter or anyone realy.Its good to learn with as i fixed it & it does work just not strong enough for what i do..

[The ho har's]

WOW What a top purchase:)

Jase you will be very happy with those little baby's:D

Now we know where to go if we need welding on a trip down south:D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Never learnt to weld, would like to though. How much do you want for it Jase???:)

[banjo]

Never learnt to weld, would like to though. How much do you want for it Jase???:)

Its all yours Aus. Even has some gasless wire in it. Corflux wire..Just need a welding mask, I gave my last one to drifter. I got my newish one from Aldi auto darkening so much better..Ya can even have the trolley . I fixed that to ..

[banjo]

Its all yours Aus. Even has some gasless wire in it. Corflux wire..Just need a welding mask, I gave my last one to drifter. I got my newish one from Aldi auto darkening so much better..Ya can even have the trolley . I fixed that to ..

The only thing Aus is its what they call a live wire. As soon as the wire hits metal it arks up..My new one doesnt ark till you pull the trigger..

[banjo]

Now you have a welder Aus you better get a landy a series & ya can drive it to expo next year :) . . .I'll have that yellow compressor ready for you soon so no excuses now..

[Ausfree]

Its all yours Aus. Even has some gasless wire in it. Corflux wire..Just need a welding mask, I gave my last one to drifter. I got my newish one from Aldi auto darkening so much better..Ya can even have the trolley . I fixed that to ..

If I decide to take it, mate, I'll give you something for it, that'll help offset the cost of the new one!!!:)

[JohnF]

Never learnt to weld, would like to though. How much do you want for it Jase???:)

Jim, I went and did a couple ofTAFE welding courses. If you can find the time I would do that. A number of TAFE welding were of a evening--Not sureif they still run these.

[banjo]

Well i high pressure washed under the wagon the other day. Very good car underneith..& even when i did all the floor there was only 2 very small leaks , didnt even whipe em up as to small to bother..


I painted the tank on my new compressor & have now put all my air regulator & fittings on it..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/648.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/649.jpg

Hey Jim i know i said you could have the trolley with the welder but i ended up moding it to use with new welder as i did'nt want it left on the floor as it gets water over it when it rains..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/650.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/651.jpg

& i got the welder out for you ready to go..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/436.jpg

And this is the compressor for you..I put some hose with it & theres a air regulator/water trap with it & some fittings i found in the shed that i dont use..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/652.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/653.jpg

Now thers no excuse you'll have to get a series & start work on it so it be ready for next years EXPO. I MAY EVEN TAKE A COUPLE OF OURS DOWN THERE..

[The ho har's]

Now Aus, there is a challenge for you:)

You get a series and jason will go to the expo with you:o:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Wow, you play hardball Carolyn!!:p

[banjo]

Hey Jim this is the compressor i was talking about when u rang..

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/432.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/433.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/434.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/435.jpg

This morning i made a bracket for the water trap / regulator so it on there..I hooked it all up with some fittings i had but dont use & put some fittings on the hose aswell..Got that tyre inflator with the compressor i brought BUT i already have one so i put a fitting on it for you aswell..So its all ready to go..Atleast ya can check your tyre pressure for now till you get some other air tools..The compressor works well its a 13CFM the only problem with it is the pipe from the pump to the tank.I had it fitted at WARD AIR as it was an old one & bent & kinked but he heated it & rebent it to suit , It weekens it by heating so it may go BUT it mite last years & its only $30 to replace.I dont need it as it wont last a week running all my air tools..

The welder

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/10/436.jpg

The welder is old & noisy but works fine , So will last you awhile as you wont be welding as much as i do..I used to run it for hours & it would over heat & stop & would have to wait for it to cool down to start again..The torch melted at the machine end BUT i fixed it & will work fine for what you'll need it for..I have been welding pretty big stuff lately & it just does'nt cope with it..

They both work fine.. I dont want anything for them just knowing they will goto someone who will use & appreciate them..

I mite get Karen to drop them off at your place this week SO THERE OUTA ME SHED..:D:D:D:D

[Ausfree]

Thanks Jase, is the welder a Mig welder, I believe they are the easiest to start out on. Don't worry about dropping them off I can get them next weekend, mate!!!:D

[banjo]

Thanks Jase, is the welder a Mig welder, I believe they are the easiest to start out on. Don't worry about dropping them off I can get them next weekend, mate!!!:D

Yep sure is a mig..Only a gasless thats all..

[The ho har's]

Wow, you play hardball Carolyn!!:p

Step up Jim:D, and play hardball:D:p

Now to get Jas too play;);):)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Hey Jason, just ordered, off the internet a Nikon D5100 camera with an 18 to 55mm lens and a 55 to 200mm lens.:D VERY good price too, good to have a decent camera again and get back into taking some decent piccies. As you might remember I was a wedding photographer and also owned a photoshop until things went downhill because of the change to digital technology!!:D
Now all I have to get is a flashunit, some filters and a camera bag as well as a tripod.:D always been a fan of the Nikon brand of cameras!! the Canon brand sells cheaper, but I am a dyed in the wool Nikkonut!!

[The ho har's]

Hey Jason, just ordered, off the internet a Nikon D5100 camera with an 18 to 55mm lens and a 55 to 200mm lens.:D VERY good price too, good to have a decent camera again and get back into taking some decent piccies. As you might remember I was a wedding photographer and also owned a photoshop until things went downhill because of the change to digital technology!!:D
Now all I have to get is a flashunit, some filters and a camera bag as well as a tripod.:D always been a fan of the Nikon brand of cameras!! the Canon brand sells cheaper, but I am a dyed in the wool Nikkonut!!


Now that is good to hear:D I am not a photographer as I have 3 in the family:D Both my girls did Fine Art and Photography @ Uni, and hh is a photographer from way back working in the dark room and with the enlarger:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Yes, Carolyn, I have been interested in photography since the early 70's but I won't go into detail as to why I haven't been at it (so to speak) in the last ten years, but the old urges are coming back!!!:D

[JohnF]

Now Aus, there is a challenge for you:)

You get a series and jason will go to the expo with you:o:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Oh Jim, please do get that series just so I can see Banjo going to the expo.

We have just got a RR for a Isuzu conversion.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-landy-enthusiasts-section/161156-well-we-have-done-bought-91-rr-conversion.html

Yes guys I know it does not have those terrific comfortable leaf springs that Jason likes so much, and I do enjoy seeing photos of your series Banjo, but this is what we want. And it cost us about as much as many series LR's.

[Ausfree]

Now that is good to hear:D I am not a photographer as I have 3 in the family:D Both my girls did Fine Art and Photography @ Uni, and hh is a photographer from way back working in the dark room and with the enlarger:D


Mrs hh:angel:Never did darkroom work, our shop had a 1 hour photo lab, so I am very familiar with colour processing.:D Of cause 1 hour photo shop's went the way of the Dodo when digital came in and unfortunately I lost a lot of money because I got out too late.:o Still trying to recover financially after 13 years.....closed the shop in 1999.:(

[banjo]

Well im sitting out the back in the cool on a new secondhand tablet we go so i can use in the shed ..Karen doesnt like me using the laptop in the shed..

YES i do love me series cant wait to get the wagon on the road so can try the new parabolics out.YAY..

[Ausfree]

All sounding good Jase!!!:BigThumb:

[Ausfree]

Well, after a hiccup, my camera and lenses are finally on their way to me.:) When I originally ordered, I payed through Paypal and then the next day the camera provider cancelled my order and refunded my money.:o I EMailed them to find out what the problem was and threatened to go elsewhere, they apologized and said it was a computer glitch;) I said if there was a problem why didn't you EMail me?:confused:
Anyrate, they asked me to reorder and the item is now on it's way, hoping to be here next week!!!:D

[Ausfree]

Hey Jase, I don't think this bloke knows his LandRovers too well, looks very much like a Series3 to me!!!;) Didn't the Series3 start in 1971????

Land Rover Series 2 A SWB (4x4) 1973 LANDROVER | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-2-SWB-4x4-1973-LANDROVER-/121000405549?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item1c2c2faa2d#ht_720wt_942)

[banjo]

Hey Jase, I don't think this bloke knows his LandRovers too well, looks very much like a Series3 to me!!!;) Didn't the Series3 start in 1971????

Land Rover Series 2 A SWB (4x4) 1973 LANDROVER | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Land-Rover-Series-2-SWB-4x4-1973-LANDROVER-/121000405549?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item1c2c2faa2d#ht_720wt_942)

Yeah its a series 3 ..Yeah i'm pretty sure it was 71 when the series 3 started.Some of the very LAST series 2a had a lot of the series 3 bits to get rid of the last of them..& If he gets that much for it or even close to it I better put 10 grand on the green one..:D
Our wagon is a 2a 1972.All the last ones had the series 3 gaurds , some had the gearbox as well..Series 2 & 2a have the better dash..
A series 3 with a series 2a gearbox is best . . .

[The ho har's]

Yes series III, the grill, door hinges, sometimes the guards, and the dash are the giveaway;)

If he gets that much for it, he does say it needs the rust in dash repaired and the seats need reupholstering, I should get the $20,000.00 I asked for 'zara':D:angel:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Homestar]

It does have a 'Make an offer' button - do you think he would get angry if I put $500 in there?...:D

[The ho har's]

It does have a 'Make an offer' button - do you think he would get angry if I put $500 in there?...:D


If you look he has already had 2 offers, both rejected, Hmmmm


Mrs hh:angel:

[Homestar]

Now there's 3 they have rejected...:angel::wasntme:

[The ho har's]

I asked for some inside shots, no reply yet, and I did mention to him I think it is a series III:angel:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

I asked for some inside shots, no reply yet, and I did mention to him I think it is a series III:angel:

Mrs hh:angel:
He might ask a higher price now if he thinks it a later model!!!:wasntme::p

[The ho har's]

He might ask a higher price now if he thinks it a later model!!!:wasntme::p

Got a reply, he said it has series 2a on the compliance plate, if so it should have the correct door hinges and raditor grill, so something dodgy is going on there. No photos though.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Got a reply, he said it has series 2a on the compliance plate, if so it should have the correct door hinges and raditor grill, so something dodgy is going on there. No photos though.

Mrs hh:angel: I think so, I noticed first up there are no interior shots.!!!;)

[Ausfree]

Hey Jase, my camera has arrived in Sydney, I am guessing it might arrive Tuesday, would love to have it to photograph the Catalina Fair at Rathmines next Saturday, would love to get a shot of the Catalina landing on the lake!!!:D

[The ho har's]

Hey Jase, my camera has arrived in Sydney, I am guessing it might arrive Tuesday, would love to have it to photograph the Catalina Fair at Rathmines next Saturday, would love to get a shot of the Catalina landing on the lake!!!:D


now that would be something:D remember :rulez::D:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

now that would be something:D remember :rulez::D:D

Mrs hh:angel: Yep, would absolutely LOVE to obey them!!:BigThumb:

[Ausfree]

A bit of detail on it, I believe the Catalina will land at about 10.30am!!:D

102.9 KOFM - Rathmines Catalina Festival (http://www.kofm.com.au/whatson/concerts/catalina/index.php)


and here!!

http://www.catalinafestival.com.au/

[banjo]

A bit of detail on it, I believe the Catalina will land at about 10.30am!!:D

102.9 KOFM - Rathmines Catalina Festival (http://www.kofm.com.au/whatson/concerts/catalina/index.php)


and here!!

Catalina Festival (http://www.catalinafestival.com.au/)

I have an aunty that lives at Rathmines & i remember as a kid always going out there every year to the Toronto Trade fair.I had my first ride in an army duck there.. Was great wish they still had it going..

[Ausfree]

Yeah, mate, if I can get some good shot's I'll post them here!!:D

[banjo]

Yeah, mate, if I can get some good shot's I'll post them here!!:D
Hey jim did ya try the mower out to make sure its still ballenced...:D.

Have ya been playing around with the welder & compressor yet..

[Ausfree]

Hey jim did ya try the mower out to make sure its still ballenced...:D.

Have ya been playing around with the welder & compressor yet.. Didn't try the Mower, mate but I did switch on the compressor and let it build up pressure....all good!!!:D

I start work late tomorrow, so I will start the mower then!!:D

[The ho har's]

Remember Aus he has his new laptop, whatever, to take to the shed, he will be here all night chatting:o:D

Mrs :angel:hh

[Ausfree]

Due to a lot of mud slinging and name calling going on in other Threads, there is talk of closing the "Soapbox" down. I have asked Inc. about this Thread and could he move it if the "Soapbox" is closed. He replied that he does not have an issue with this Thread and it will be moved along with a couple of others.:D

[incisor]

Due to a lot of mud slinging and name calling going on in other Threads, there is talk of closing the "Soapbox" down. I have asked Inc. about this Thread and could he move it if the "Soapbox" is closed. He replied that he does not have an issue with this Thread and it will be moved along with a couple of others.:D

is done

[Ausfree]

Thankyou Inc, much appreciated.!!!:D:D

[Landy Smurf]

i have totally forgotten about the soapbox. I am too busy talking with the external teachers group(aka, mothers group)

[The ho har's]

I just had a panic attack:o

Saw the soapbox closed and thought of us never to chat again in semi private:angrylock:........then I found us over here:D:thumbsup::thumbsup:

all is well again:arms::arms:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Didge]

Hi guys, long time no chat. Have been way too busy trying to work around the house and working for a living. Hope you're all going well, as it seems from the posts.
Yes, I visited the Soapbox a few times and voiced my opinion which was met with some scorn, argument and not abuse but not that far from it. But then again, that's what a soapbox is all about, isn't it. People having their say and arguing with others. I don't really like to argue so I just stay away from those emotional issues. Jason and Karen, I hope to pop in again on one of my next trips up to Port. Haven't been up that way for quite a while. Also have to meet Jim. Saw the pic of your desktop fence - hehe. Here's a copy of my latest desktop.

[Ausfree]

My new Nikon camera arrived yesterday, Jase. I'm like a kid with a new toy at the moment. Having fun with the video setting. Bought a 32GB memory card today from "The Good Guys" at Warners Bay and also bought a new camera bag, so I am all set for Saturday down at Rathmines at the "Catalina Fair"!!!:D I'll have a look around the Internet for a 64GB card, they are too dear here.;)

The 32GB sells for $39 and the 64GB jobbie sells for $89, can't figure that one out!!!:confused: You're better off buying two 32GB ones!!!:mad:

[Landy Smurf]

Dont forget price beat when your shopping, i wait until someone has a good discount then go to somewhere else and take a furth 5-10%, makes me a happy chappy