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justcruisin01


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Well, I did say three days & it feels like it was a full on 3 days & yes we did make it back in one peice with no problems.

NO, she didn't buy a Jeep,confuse nor a yank tank.disbeliefno.BUT!

What did we buy you have been asking, ok

We bought a dual cab, tray back IVECO.

The waiting time was to have the 3.1x2.1 mtr alloy tray built to our requirements, a 4tonn towbar fitted & a bullbar as well.

The plan at this time is to build a 2.4 mtr long steel framed alloy clad canopy for the tray with a boat loader & racks for the top.

The remaining 900mm of tray will house the outboard motor & the rear section of the boat trailer. The A-frame & pole of the trailer will be stored in a 3.1mtr long storage locker that I had incorperated under the tray, this will also house any other long items that will be carried.

So there will be a few weeks of serious work going on to bring it all together, along with new UHF, the building of accessory batteries storage along with the fitting of my DC-DC chargers etc.

Will post some pics in the next day or two.

JC.



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Congratulations JC, hope the additions don't take too long before it's ready for your next trip.smile

Iveco have a good reputation and are very reliable according to someone I know who has a truck business and uses that brand. biggrin 



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Wow, that sounds like a very well thought out plan JC, can't wait to see the photos.



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Truly magnificent Jim. You and Leonie should be very happy with the new addition to the family and you only had another one a few weeks back. Great stuff. Try and not work too hard though.

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Well Jim [ and Leonie] this sounds like it is going to be One well thought out, Purpose built Vehicle, By someone who has been there ! done that ! and now will build what is Really required, ?? I look forward to following your Re-build posts ?? smile

 

confuseconfuse May I add one little word of advice, ?? When you have the Bullbar fitted, ?? Make sure it is Low Enough to Hit 'Wombats' IF you ever get over West/Aust way ???? wink biggrinbiggrin



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Well Jim [ and Leonie] this sounds like it is going to be One well thought out, Purpose built Vehicle, By someone who has been there ! done that ! and now will build what is Really required, ?? I look forward to following your Re-build posts ?? smile

 

confuseconfuse May I add one little word of advice, ?? When you have the Bullbar fitted, ?? Make sure it is Low Enough to Hit 'Wombats' IF you ever get over West/Aust way ???? wink biggrinbiggrin

 OOHHH NOO; not the womby, this one is very helpful.LOL

JC

Will post pics in show you rig.



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You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....wink biggrin

 Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Ps i love those nymphs biggrin



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JC, wombat bar not is required biggrinbiggrin



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smile Do not believe what wombat says, JC , he has a vested interest in you not putting one on ?? be aware that that although IVECO are a great reliable truck, They are NOT wombat proof ?? and your warranty will be Void, if not fitted biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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smile Do not believe what wombat says, JC , he has a vested interest in you not putting one on ?? be aware that that although IVECO are a great reliable truck, They are NOT wombat proof ?? and your warranty will be Void, if not fitted biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 its all bullsxxt from dazren, but then we have come to expect that from him biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....wink biggrin



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You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....wink biggrin

 Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Ps i love those nymphs biggrin

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Yeh, good looking bloke though aren't I!   Save some of those nymphs for me! wink biggrin

 



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Duh wrote:

You'll be ok crossing the Nullabor though, he is too busy chasing Nullabor Nymphs in the bush to go on the road there....wink biggrin

 Hi Duh, great to see you have got your av back, your picture with your dog biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

Ps i love those nymphs biggrin

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Yeh, good looking bloke though aren't I!   Save some of those nymphs for me! wink biggrin

 

 No, the Nymphs are all mine biggrin



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 No, the Nymphs are all mine biggrin

 Looks like you are not just a Wombat but a Hog as well, greedy wombat !! wink biggrin



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 No, the Nymphs are all mine biggrin

 Looks like you are not just a Wombat but a Hog as well, greedy wombat !! wink biggrin

 your correct biggrin



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Don't forget to leave some for me bigw.

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Don't forget to leave some for me bigw.

 OK MATE. you can have one I want all the rest 



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So he's your mate now and I get none ! furious 



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So he's your mate now and I get none ! furious 

 OK mate you can also have one, but now there are only 4 left for me. buggabiggrin



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Thanks Wombat......now you're my friend, don't worry about Doug's I'll have his too..wink biggrin.



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Thanks Wombat......now you're my friend, don't worry about Doug's I'll have his too..wink biggrin.

I know you Duh and I'm sure you could not manage two nymphs. biggrin 

Hey, there you are again cuddling your dog in your new av. biggrinbiggrin



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