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  1. 7th February 2010, 11:49 AM #21
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    The ferret in the pic belonged to the fellow who owns 4wd city/suv sales been up for sale for a while with some extras 40mm bofors etc wanted to much, but it has been registered before. We had two at 2 cav for parades interestingly they have same number of reverse gears as forward, british for fast escape
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  2. 7th February 2010, 12:25 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by dm_td5 View Post
    There used to be a couple of privately owned and road registered ones getting around Mitcham and Nunawading, Victoria back in the 70's. They had the fire power removed but that was about all. Like Dave said they predate ADR's and of course the 70's predates Vicroads.
    Close, but it was a name change only & if I said Transport Regulation board who would know what I meant??
    I think all vehicles at that time had to go over the pits at Port Melb. They knocked back my Series 2 ex army because of a cracked exhaust manifold.
    The authorities were pretty tough back then.
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  3. 7th February 2010, 01:34 PM #23
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    yeah but back then the authorities actually knew something about vehicles and werent just revenue raisers.

    Ive had a some rippers for why my vehicle wont pass roadworthy.

    Rocking with the park brake engaged "really genius its a transmission brake and thats acceptable and perfectly normal"

    brake pads are under thickness.... "since it has drum brakes care to tell me how you worked that out?"

    the power steering is too heavy "Series rovers dont have power steering"

    The gearbox is faulty it grinds gears "yes, non syncro boxes do that if you dont know how to drive properly"

    Ive heard of plenty of others.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    urmmmm... got a pic.... the old guys that I met had all done time... did I miss getting to chinwag with you or has my memory lapsed?
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    Is this the one that is up for sale? I think they are asking $20,000 for it. I would love to own such a machine, I would arrive at work everyday with a smile on my face. Just imagine dropping the kids off at school in it.
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    It was for sale when at 4wd city they were asking 30k for it registered with those plates it does look good upclose no car park dents but you could put some in those pesky toymotas at bunnings
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    hrmmm its gone up...

    I remember it being for $25K with the plates and gear.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3toes View Post
    There is or was a factory diesel engine upgrade for the Ferret from Alvis. Jordan was a customer for this in the nineties and perhaps others as well.
    You wouldn't think she could drive one with those skinny little arms would you


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    Power steering would fix that and they have a preselect gear box she would look good in the turret
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  10. 9th February 2010, 07:41 AM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tote View Post
    You wouldn't think she could drive one with those skinny little arms would you


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    Not as far fetched as some might think.

    Seem to remember a past 'celebrity' called Samantha Fox who drove a Ferret (or tank as the media reported it) through a picket line in the eighties.

    Which suggest it might be the perfect car for your partner - Compact size with a good shape, panels resistant to rough treatment, can touch up paint work easy, can be improved with a few accessories that only need to be brought out for special occasions.
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