Thread: Recent Purchase "Angus Firefly"

G'day All, Well that could make it David.H's fire appliance cheers Dennis

Hi there - that would be David Hewett (think that how you spell it)

As for the picture



Its not Alex's Firefly - as there is slight differences with the rear aloy panels & rear bumper. Is also different to the one I purchased

Yaaaaaaya - one month to pick up.....

Wayne

All the best

Hi there

For the record - the serial number is 152103712......

Makes it the last one of the Fireflys delivered to Snowy Hydro Scheme.

Wayne

I do hope this link works...

Some photos of Waynes FireFly as it went thru Wodonga this afternoon:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/north-east...tml#post942089

She looks great mate. I shall be watching for more photos after you get her home.

Hi there all

Its home safe and sound - was a great trip indeed with a great outcome.

Thanks again Troy for a a cuppa, and the hospitality.

As for the 130 (great car tow car) and did a great job averaging 11-12lts/100km - not to bad as it was a very heavy load.

Just before the border we did a front tail shaft uni joint, was not a major thing as we just removed the front drive shaft and drove the remianing km home on the rear shaft with center diff lock engaged.

Well "as for the firefly" - very impressed with the purchase, the vehcile has only doen 14000miles from new and drives great. The pump runs but will need a new set of bearings in the near future (due to sitting, and lack of lubrication)

Thanks again - and will post pictures later

Wayne

G'day All, Good to hear that you made it home safely, with only a minor hitch, looking forward to seeing some great pix cheers mate Dennis
ps bloody border raiders LOL

Hi there all

bloody border raiders

Nice.......

As promised "Pictures"



The next pictures are taken today in our creek - its a pleasure to drive, as its only done 14000miles from new. As you can see my young daughter just loves cameras....


The main pump and the friction drive primer works, but have organised to get new bearings as they have been run low in grease.


My initally plan is to polish the fadded paint work and to get everything operational. I am unsure about a total restoration as of yet as it is in very good condition for its age.



You can see within the pictures - I have started cutting and polishing the paint work (see the different colour of the front panels to the rear)

I'd leave as is Wayne - she looks superb. I'm green with envy.

"go the border raiders!!!":


well done wayne....

I agree, just a cut and polish... can you get the "firefly" stickers remade? or would it be easier to take it to a signwriter and let him/her fill the gaps where the gold has come off (eg fill in the outline)?


very jealous....Youll be runing out of room....being a mate and all I feel I should try and help you out.....when should I come up to collect the s1 fire tender?......


again, well done.....RED BARON!! Now you need a leather flying hat, goggles and a "beegees" scarfe!!

(and by the way, they are impressive but the fact they are all operational is even more impressive...)

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PS:- you are indeed the "landy fire man"