Thread: What did you do on your Perentie Today.

The modification of an ex-defence vehicle (or any equipment for that matter) is a personal thing. Many here appreciate the vehicle as a base for modification and others want to keep them pristine. Many are in between.
Juddy has made a few small mods that wrankle with the preservationists.
We never had markings on the vehicles that identified the unit or tac plates.
As an ex-member of 51 FNQR, I don't take offence to anything Juddy has done to the vehicle.
In fact, when I saw the Motto stencil the other day, I got a warm and fuzzy deep down (translation: The Love of My Country Leads Me)
I take it as a small tribute to those of us who have served and a bit of education to others about the people and vehicles history.
My 2c worth.

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

The modification of an ex-defence vehicle (or any equipment for that matter) is a personal thing. Many here appreciate the vehicle as a base for modification and others want to keep them pristine. Many are in between.
Juddy has made a few small mods that wrankle with the preservationists.
We never had markings on the vehicles that identified the unit or tac plates.
As an ex-member of 51 FNQR, I don't take offence to anything Juddy has done to the vehicle.
In fact, when I saw the Motto stencil the other day, I got a warm and fuzzy deep down (translation: The Love of My Country Leads Me)
I take it as a small tribute to those of us who have served and a bit of education to others about the people and vehicles history.
My 2c worth.

Well said Dave, like we have said before 90% plus of new Perentie owners will be modifying theres to suit there requirements and taste, its a free world..

I have see in service ones with unit Id on the TAC plate , but never 51FNQ, but then again I have never see any of 51FNQ land rovers before this one.

I thought the Motto was at least fitting for where this vehicle served, and it at least means something, to those who know..

Wasn't expecting such a big reaction- just wondering what it was all about. No big deal.

No big deal, here either Matt. No caps lock used
We have both come across strong views seperately and I like to take the time to explain mine.
As for Juddy, he does enjoy a stir at times, but not in this case.
Cheers,

No worries Dave-i wasn't trying to have a go at Juddy -i was just wondering why he put it on his vehicle. I just reckon if you're going to post pics etc on a forum then you have to expect people to respond-whether it be positive or negative- i was neither of these.

I finally got around to replacing my fuel pump primer which would leak badly during priming - i had planned to get one of those bosch ones which many people recommend but came across a more robust looking one by Trucktec(Made in Germany) for $30 on ebay. Getting the original zexel one off wasn't easy -super-tight and confined space to get large spanner in there-used vice grips in the end to get it started. Thought it would be a good time to replace the fuel filter - the Fleetguard FF5030 is quite a bit smaller than genuine isuzu. Probably should have filled filter with fuel first as needed some serious priming to get all the air out.

Gday dingsy. Some photos of how the spare fits.

Originally Posted by paulak

Gday dingsy. Some photos of how the spare fits.

Thanks Paulak! Great to see a 255 fitting in there.