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  1. 9th September 2013, 04:46 PM #1
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    Mary goes across the Simpson!

    G'day All. Its been some time since I've posted... Have been busy getting the old girl ready for a trip with LROCV across the Simpson Desert! Just got home yesterday after 4 weeks on the road. Needless to say we had a fantastic trip, 16 cars in total with 11 series vehicles
    We did around 5500km and the route for me was as follows
    Melbourne to
    Overland corner
    Bendelby ranges
    Maree
    William Creek
    Oodnadatta
    Mt Dare
    Dalhousie Springs
    Purni Bore
    French Line
    WAA Line
    Rig Rd
    Knowles
    and back to the French line
    then the QAA line to Big red and into Birdsville
    Home via Innamincka, Camerons cnr, White Cliffs.
    A bloody long way to drive an old car


    Thought you might like to see a few pics of the old girl.



    The back of the old girl all set up































    On top of Big Red




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  2. 9th September 2013, 05:29 PM #2
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    Hi Mate,

    I must say Mary has done well, in-fact very well. Those pic's look awesome. Can't wait to get mine on road 1960 SWB Series2 pickup.

    But whatever said and done i don't think i have courage to dare 5000k's.

    Nav.
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  3. 9th September 2013, 05:40 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by VK3UTE View Post
    Is it me or this thing is actually hovering. But on another thought, i suppose Landy's can do anything.
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  4. 9th September 2013, 05:49 PM #4
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    That is just AWESOME! Great pics, and I bet it's been a great adventure. Wish I could get in on that sort of action.
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  5. 9th September 2013, 07:05 PM #5
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    An epic trip VK, nice one.

    Would be cool to travel in an old girl for a long trip. Top pics too mate, thanks for posting.

    Where are you off to next time?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chops View Post
    An epic trip VK, nice one.

    Would be cool to travel in an old girl for a long trip. Top pics too mate, thanks for posting.

    Where are you off to next time?

    Thanks All. Next trip might be up to Cape York in 2015!

    Once you get on the dirt its awesome but sitting on 75kph with the old diesel screaming up the bitumen is hard work, not to mention my ears will never be the same

    Cheers Simon
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    Absolutely fantastic!! Don't suppose you have any shots of the other Landy's that went across?

    Once my 2a is back on the road, I'm looking to do the Simpson in it with a few mates of mine - all in old 4WDs of various makes - I'll likely be the only one flying the LR flag though!
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  8. 10th September 2013, 10:04 AM #8
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    Simon, that is just fantastic!
    Gives me real confidence to push Bill a bit further than his usual runs.

    Did you have any mechanicals?
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  9. 10th September 2013, 11:59 AM #9
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    that is awesome.
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  10. 10th September 2013, 04:25 PM #10
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    Hi All.

    Had very few problems with the old girl. 3 bolts rattled loose, 2 of which I forgot to tighten and the "prince of darkness struck" with a faulty ignition switch(6 months old, NOS that is) they were the only problems encountered.
    It's interesting to note that not one Rover made part broke or failed, a few Lucas problems along the way but, as expected...

    By far the majority of problems were fuel related, mainly dirty fuel tanks, leaking fuel tanks x 3(two on one car, talk about unlucky!), fuel pump problems x 5 and fuel tank change over tap issues. A few carby problems and vaporising issues too.
    Having enough fuel was a challenge

    Photos of the crew. I have heaps of good photos of the cars but best I don't post too many without the owners permissions.





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