Thread: Army vehicle disposal

Originally Posted by weeds

grrrr....didn't get to the brissy auction today...its even more painfull when its only two blocks away from where i work

mmm, do i want a report from dave??

Humf! You kmake it sound like a painful thing. I know I like a good yarn, but.....











Ahem.
Mods, apparantly we need to add a sub-sub folder entitled "Auction Trip reports"

Well, I had a good chat with Juddy, Pasi and a few others,*waves*, Weeds missed the Party, had a detailed look at a few;
2X Surveillance
1X Snr Commander. No TGM120 (log) available
Qty GS
Qty FFR

What can I tell you?

which RFSV is the pick of the litter ??

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

Humf! You kmake it sound like a painful thing. I know I like a good yarn, but.....











Ahem.
Mods, apparantly we need to add a sub-sub folder entitled "Auction Trip reports"

Well, I had a good chat with Juddy, Pasi and a few others,*waves*, Weeds missed the Party, had a detailed look at a few;
2X Surveillance
1X Snr Commander. No TGM120 (log) available
Qty GS
Qty FFR

What can I tell you?

Noooo not painful, just don't want to know what I missed out on

BDave would be interested to get your view on the Snr commander in the Brisbane auction. I had a look at it today and have an opinion about a few aspects. I had high expectations based on the photos but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be and I am a bit concerned re the electrics with the 24v alternator not working and spinning freely by hand, there were also some odd looking welded "fixes" on the chassis on the drivers side front and passenger side rear which concerned me and the steering was very heavy which I am assuming was just the lack of air in the tyres. I also noticed a few deteriorated pipes in the engine bay which would need attention. All of those combined with the fact that it has had a $10k respray in 2008, I think I might give this one a body swerve.

The other 4 door (48007) looked to be in better condition so may bid on that one.

B

Originally Posted by Brendathedefender

The other 4 door (48007) looked to be in better condition so may bid on that one.

Bid well on that one. It has provenance.
I understand it is the last of the trails vehicles.
I may yet bid on it.

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

Mods, apparantly we need to add a sub-sub folder entitled "Auction Trip reports"

Nothing stopping you starting a thread.
If you put it in the MV section, I might even make it a sticky.

Welby, I could be glib and say neither
Both Brisbane RFSVs show a number of chassis repairs.
660 is very original from a collection standpoint. It even has the original seats (RFSV had 3 in their lives). Canopy is 7:10, not the original one, but.
686 is loaded! All 3spares, rear seat, 2jacks(must be where mine ended up), basic CES and an operators manual.
BUT! 82 000ks and 1600hrs of repair time!!
Life is tough in Bamaga.

Weeds, you have mail. Didn't miss much. There are plenty more for your defiling hands to lead astray

B, going on prices for the better SCs I would expect it to fetch about $12-14K. Remember, it is still one of only 11 in existence.
48 007, as Mick says, is vehicle number 7 delivered to the ADF. It is the last of the Initial Production Vehicles (IPV), like a proof of concept. Expect spirited bidding.

Mick, I was TIC. This thread is enough.

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

Mick, I was TIC. This thread is enough.

Your call but keep your observations and opinions coming. I am reading with much enthusiasm.
Just been paid so all cashed up now. 007 would be my pick at Minto.