Urban Cowboys

**rovercare** · 2nd March 2008, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Brian Hjelm

It had somewere over 600hp and could spin wheels at virtually any speed in the indirects and to almost 100mph in top. This was 1972 and had only 7" rims on the rear and ER70H14 tyres, pretty much the high performance shoes of the era. Standard rims were 6". Had to run it on 115 Avgas, or leaded super with 1:5 methyl benzine. 12:1 compression ratio. 4 speed manual trans, which made for difficult and interesting rides in the wet. Not the original street hemi engine that it was built with. A previous owner had fitted a Mopar Performance drag race spec. engine with two Carter four barrels. I changed these to a modified Rochester Quadrajet for driveability. sure could use fuel with either setup. 6000rpm in the indirects through four x 3" tailpipes sounded like the rolling start at the speedway.

Ahh, much more convincing, thanks, tyres then had alot to be desired

**werdan** · 2nd March 2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by tombraider

What?

Pls elaborate more...

How can 2 antennae be illegal?

I've got 2 UHFs, 1 27mhz set and a mobile phone ... How can 2 antennae be illegal.?

It's not 2 antennas, just 2 'long range' antennas.

From http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb57c508de5dea8/Modification_jan05v2.pdf on pg 12.

Long range radio antennas

Forward mounting should only be undertaken when it is impossible or impractical to install the antenna to the rear of the vehicle.
The installation must be attached as low as is practical to ensure the large diameter section of the antenna projects above the bonnet line for the minimum distance.
Only one long range antenna (large diameter base) may be fitted to the front of a vehicle and must be fitted to the left side. The maximum diameter permitted is 75mm.

_yay_

**Disco_owner** · 2nd March 2008, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by werdan

It's not 2 antennas, just 2 'long range' antennas.

From http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb57c508de5dea8/Modification_jan05v2.pdf on pg 12.

Long range radio antennas

Forward mounting should only be undertaken when it is impossible or impractical to install the antenna to the rear of the vehicle.
The installation must be attached as low as is practical to ensure the large diameter section of the antenna projects above the bonnet line for the minimum distance.
Only one long range antenna (large diameter base) may be fitted to the front of a vehicle and must be fitted to the left side. The maximum diameter permitted is 75mm.

_yay_

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tombraider · 2nd March 2008, 02:04 PM

Originally Posted by werdan

It's not 2 antennas, just 2 'long range' antennas.

From http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb57c508de5dea8/Modification_jan05v2.pdf on pg 12.

Long range radio antennas

Forward mounting should only be undertaken when it is impossible or impractical to install the antenna to the rear of the vehicle.
The installation must be attached as low as is practical to ensure the large diameter section of the antenna projects above the bonnet line for the minimum distance.
Only one long range antenna (large diameter base) may be fitted to the front of a vehicle and must be fitted to the left side. The maximum diameter permitted is 75mm.

_yay_

Ah ha!!!

Theres the loophole in the rules then...
Only one long range antenna

UHF and 27Mhz antenna are NOT clasified as Long Range.

Easily arguable

tombraider · 2nd March 2008, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by rovercare

Ahh, much more convincing, thanks, tyres then had alot to be desired

Hehe... I can smoke the 250/30/18 at 100 clicks no worries

**Sprint** · 2nd March 2008, 02:10 PM

i think by long range aerials, they're talking about the big ones like the Codan HF radios use

**rovercare** · 2nd March 2008, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by tombraider

Hehe... I can smoke the 250/30/18 at 100 clicks no worries

Yea but at 200 clicks?

mcrover · 2nd March 2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by 6.5rangie

When my boys are old enough to drive, and they came home with crap heaps like these, i will take the gas axe to them (cars that is) then disown my kids

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I just don't like em, if you want a truck then buy one

Does your mate with the Rangie take it to shows and give all the proceeds to charity Damien?

You guys got all cut up when I had a go about some bling wheels and numberplates yet you guys can be all high and mighty about the ute brigade that in most cases do this sort of thing to their utes to take the **** out of them selves and have a laugh with their mates and pretty much all of the shows and B&S balls they hold raise money for charity's such as cancer research, the childrens hospital, Sinobiphitor (sp?) and MS just to mention a few.

I have a few freinds that are involved with them and yes they are a bit special lol, they do drink a fair bit but they do have hearts of gold and would do anything for anyone who needs it which is a nice change to what most people in the city are like where they wont do anything to help anyone unless there is something in it for them.

As far as mr Moparangie goes, PM me your addy and I will send a few of the boys around so you can tell them what you really think of them so your not wasting our time

mcrover · 2nd March 2008, 02:38 PM

Just another thing to add, they normally dont care too much about legalities, much the same as alot of 4wd owners with huge lifts and huge wheels as well as illegal engine transplants.

**rovercare** · 2nd March 2008, 02:39 PM

Originally Posted by mcrover

As far as mr Moparangie goes, PM me your addy and I will send a few of the boys around so you can tell them what you really think of them so your not wasting our time

Ahhh, never a good idea to play with rover driving hillbilly's from yeeeennnnnaaarrr way

Psssst, Damo's mate sold the Rangie to

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