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growler2058
9th April 2012, 03:37 PM
A few happy snaps of dirty trolls

04OFF
9th April 2012, 04:17 PM
Great work mate !

Looks like fun ! :clapping:

growler2058
9th April 2012, 04:26 PM
It was an absolute blast i havent laughed so hard for quite some time ;-)

Stropp
9th April 2012, 04:34 PM
Great pics, looks like you had a great time.

growler2058
9th April 2012, 04:37 PM
And some more

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 04:46 PM
These vids might take a while. I hope there is no f bombs in there


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jwjb4TU8WM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ndso7pTlpp0

This one is a bit funny in colour but it will do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzTM2tW4paM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_PY9YxctoE

growler2058
9th April 2012, 05:11 PM
Glad your being kind hahahhahahhahahahaha

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 05:16 PM
Glad your being kind hahahhahahhahahahaha


Hahaha, did't get one of you making it up anything...BWAHAHAHAHHA...just kidding peoples. Growlers has a new name"guinea pig"

NissanGQ4.2
9th April 2012, 05:20 PM
These vids might take a while. I hope there is no f bombs in there

Very very disappointed guys....... I could of ridden my mountain bike through those bog holes.

good 2 see no GU's were up 2 taking on such a challenge *L*

GUtsy ute
9th April 2012, 05:50 PM
Thanks for the pics and vids guys,
Hey Growlers, any chance you could put the guys user names next to their pics?
Be nice to put a face to the name.
Thanks in advance if you can.

Looks like the meetup was a blast.

NissanGQ4.2
9th April 2012, 05:57 PM
Hey Growlers, any chance you could put the guys user names next to their pics?
Be nice to put a face to the name.

Next Gavin will be askin for a Loveday Meetup Screen Saver *LMAO*

growler2058
9th April 2012, 06:03 PM
Thanks for the pics and vids guys,
Hey Growlers, any chance you could put the guys user names next to their pics?
Be nice to put a face to the name.
Thanks in advance if you can.

Looks like the meetup was a blast.

I'll give it a crack mate


Tappin N Crappin

GUtsy ute
9th April 2012, 06:05 PM
Next Gavin will be askin for a Loveday Meetup Screen Saver *LMAO*

Hey Todd, any chance you could make up a screen saver from Loveday?
I have no idea what made me think of it!!! hahahaha

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 06:21 PM
Some more pics

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 06:23 PM
....and couple more

Woof
9th April 2012, 06:27 PM
Who owned the white GU???????????

NissanGQ4.2
9th April 2012, 06:28 PM
Hey Todd, any chance you could make up a screen saver from Loveday?
I have no idea what made me think of it!!! hahahaha

I will Gavin, just give me a year or 3 and about 7 billion cases of bourbon :):):) It will get done along with all the other Screen Savers!!!

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 06:29 PM
Who owned the white GU???????????

It's now called the Flying Patrol....hahahhha. Hope Roofys photos come out...LOLOLOL

Woof
9th April 2012, 06:34 PM
HOORAY IT HAS FINALLY GOT DIRTY MATE....WELL DONE KRIS....for a while I thought that it was going to be a BLACK STUFF ONLY PATROL

growler2058
9th April 2012, 06:36 PM
It's now called the Flying Patrol....hahahhha. Hope Roofys photos come out...LOLOLOL

Bloody oath one of the funniest 10mins of the trip hahahahahahahah

Maxhead
9th April 2012, 06:37 PM
HOORAY IT HAS FINALLY GOT DIRTY MATE....WELL DONE KRIS....for a while I thought that it was going to be a BLACK STUFF ONLY PATROL

Yeah it was looking that way mate but had to run it in first before I went on anything serious...its well and truly run in after the last few days...LOLOLOLOLO

Clunk
9th April 2012, 06:56 PM
Nice work guys n girls, keep the fotas and vids coming....................... jealous as

growler2058
9th April 2012, 07:07 PM
Sorry Gavin I cant work it out yet

Below: Wish I was there

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Below: GU Try hard, I knew I should of bought a GQ! Like the one below

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Woof
9th April 2012, 07:15 PM
Who is the lizard sitting by the water??...hahahaha
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=14589&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1333961501

Timbo
9th April 2012, 07:39 PM
Home sweet home.. Good to be back in rainy old Melbs. Missus has just made dinner, I'll be back"

Bigrig
9th April 2012, 07:59 PM
Sooooooo .... where's vids of the tough stuff?? Bogholes bring anyone undone - where's the wombat hole 50 degree hill climbs??? lmao

Good work lads - sorry I missed it quite honestly ... envy is a word that comes to mind!!

AB
10th April 2012, 08:07 AM
What a great trip guys and girls!!!

Thanks to everyone who came, I'm sure we all had an absolute ball. Special thanks to Danny from 4WDTV in coming along and filming for the show too!!!

I just made it home before dark with a leaking slave cylinder, no alternator and engine over heating...lol...That place is dangerous to trash your car!!!

What a great trip guys. Let's throw all the videos and photos here and I'll collaborate them all in a few days...

Some basic photos below....Uploading the videos now.

AB
10th April 2012, 08:12 AM
Some random videos...More to come.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuTuJPg6j8&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO_orhTTed8&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWUghqrSEgw&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N4N9OtICI0&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2reDAreCxw&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQWh6U4T63U&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t8sID2YSbk&feature=youtu.be

More to come, just uploading....

growler2058
10th April 2012, 09:19 AM
AB I'm getting nervous about the more to come vids hahahaha


Tappin N Crappin

AB
10th April 2012, 09:29 AM
Yes Mate, It's coming....lol

Below is me trying to walk on the springy legs thing....lol


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cix5qj5-uoo&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpsfIBwBons&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7iJpLv0Rwo&feature=youtu.be

AB
10th April 2012, 09:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gP4Uog95k&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZ8rXrd2Os&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReTU19vYWz8&feature=youtu.be


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBCLve1ulNY&feature=youtu.be

fixer982
10th April 2012, 10:08 AM
Who owned the white GU???????????NissPat, Dogman.

Clunk
10th April 2012, 10:09 AM
Top effort on those spring leg things Ab.... look like alot of fun

fixer982
10th April 2012, 12:50 PM
See attached

Timbo
10th April 2012, 02:32 PM
HIL-AIRY-ARSE! Keep it all coming!

I gotta plug my camera in and sort out all the pics. *groan* not looking forward to it.

Spent like 3hours at the car wash today.

MudRunnerTD
10th April 2012, 02:54 PM
Where are all the Muddy pics of My car??????? WTF??

Oh thats right....... Not Muddy! Grrrr.

I have a great weekend of sociable sitting. Great bunch of folks, great Venue.


***** WARNING*****

DO NOT jump off the front of your Camper in the Dark on Night 1! its allot higher than you think, It WILL Hurt and You WILL not enjoy it!!

mumble mumble mumble

AB
10th April 2012, 02:57 PM
The hot chilli videos are over 10 minutes and I can't upload them to Youtube...GRR!!!!

I'll have to cut them down....You guys are going to wet yourselves when you see this!!!!

growler2058
10th April 2012, 03:15 PM
Be nice AB hahahaha


Tappin N Crappin

AB
10th April 2012, 03:57 PM
Growler and Kris gave us the most side splitting entertainment we have all seen in a long time...

Two videos below show the pain and suffering these boys went through after taking some of the hottest chilli known to man....LMAO!!!!

Warning - Severe language is used - As expected


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oED_cKjgQIE&context=C4bf2182ADvjVQa1PpcFP9PRa34uBKTOjRqSfFfk85 cBRVN17iK6I=


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96nJl7tQhKs&context=C4bf2182ADvjVQa1PpcFP9PRa34uBKTOjRqSfFfk85 cBRVN17iK6I=

Maxhead
10th April 2012, 04:26 PM
Anyone would think they were hot...HAHAHHAHA. I only had the smallest bit as well. Definitively hotter then my habarenos..LOLOLOLOLOL
I just couldn't stay still and just kept running in circles like a circus pony...hahahah

growler2058
10th April 2012, 04:40 PM
Got tears in me eyes watching that hahahahahahaha

AB
10th April 2012, 04:54 PM
Can't stop laughing watching this again....LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poor buggers, looked like you guys went through hell eating those!

Clunk
10th April 2012, 04:57 PM
a little warm were they lads?????!!!!!!!!! funny as

Clunk
10th April 2012, 04:57 PM
Growlers looked like he was gonna have a heart attack!!!!! lol

growler2058
10th April 2012, 05:16 PM
Growlers looked like he was gonna have a heart attack!!!!! lol

More like a full body attack/implosion hahahahahahahahahahahahaa i hadnt seen those vids yet, was a lot worse in real life!

pearcey
10th April 2012, 05:28 PM
Well done guy`s and gal`s for putting together what looks like a top show.
Top photo`s and vid`s
I hope that the chilli eating was filmed and be aired on national TV all be it with a lot of beep`s, and if it made 4WD TV theres bound to be a Toyota bloke out there willing to challenge Growlers
and I know the big feller would be up for it.
Again well done to every body involved for what looked like one top show.

Timbo
10th April 2012, 05:43 PM
LOL!! Funny a hell! AB laughing like a little girl is hilarious as well! Sounds like you boys had a good night. I was asleep through it all, bhahaha.

Maxhead
10th April 2012, 05:51 PM
LOL!! Funny a hell! AB laughing like a little girl is hilarious as well! Sounds like you boys had a good night. I was asleep through it all, bhahaha.

It was pretty funny watching it...LOL. Didn't miss much it was one of the quieter nights from the weekend :)

growler2058
10th April 2012, 05:54 PM
Damn my vids are taking ages to upload to photo bucket (35mins for a 1min vid@#$%&#@$)

growler2058
10th April 2012, 06:12 PM
Nisspat avin a red hot crack at it. these are photo bucket so ya gotta click on the image

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup008.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup008.mp4)

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup020.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup020.mp4)

GUtsy ute
10th April 2012, 06:17 PM
Thanks for all the videos and pics guys,
a top getaway had by all by the looks of it.
Top marks for trying that chilli, Growlers and Kris.
You sure suffered from it, was the ring burn just as bad?

Great to see everyone enjoying the fun, looking forward to some more pics and vids
as they get uploaded.

growler2058
10th April 2012, 06:19 PM
Thanks for all the videos and pics guys,
a top getaway had by all by the looks of it.
Top marks for trying that chilli, Growlers and Kris.
You sure suffered from it, was the ring burn just as bad?

Great to see everyone enjoying the fun, looking forward to some more pics and vids
as they get uploaded.

Johnny Cash comes to mind "BURNING RING OF FIRE" 4 times in 2hours!!!!!!!!!

GUtsy ute
10th April 2012, 06:21 PM
Johnny Cash comes to mind "BURNING RING OF FIRE" 4 times in 2hours!!!!!!!!!

WOW!! I'm mightily impressed!!!hahahaha

growler2058
10th April 2012, 06:38 PM
I think i can i think i can. Again photo bucket so click on the image
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup009.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup009.mp4)

rusty_nail
10th April 2012, 06:40 PM
Man oh man, I am so jealous I didn't get to be there lOoks like everyone had an awesome time! Thanks for sharing the experience with all of us, your all awesome!!!

belzi82
10th April 2012, 06:52 PM
Hi guys, have some more pics and videos sill load them when I get home. Currently relaxing in Adelaide, be home by end of week. It was a great trip. Glad to see not many photos of my car, the way I like it....

growler2058
10th April 2012, 06:53 PM
Dont count on it im still tryting to blank out numberplates belz

growler2058
10th April 2012, 06:55 PM
Was hard not to be naughty while fixer showed us his better side hahahahha (photo bucket click on image to play)

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.mp4)

Timbo
10th April 2012, 06:58 PM
Was hard not to be naughty while fixer showed us his better side hahahahha

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.mp4)


Hahaha got a similar pic as I thought there was a chance he was going in the drink! Luckily it was only his front number Pete that did lol!

taslucas
10th April 2012, 07:00 PM
Thanks for all the pics and vids, looks like a great time was had by all except maybe you growlers!!
Great looking place. Good to see a bit of mud about.
Thanks for sharing everyone

Clunk
10th April 2012, 07:17 PM
Dont count on it im still tryting to blank out numberplates belz

you can blank out number plates mate but we'll still know which one is Belz!!!!! lol

growler2058
10th April 2012, 07:27 PM
Some iphone pics

fixer982
10th April 2012, 08:16 PM
Was hard not to be naughty while fixer showed us his better side hahahahha (photo bucket click on image to play)

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/th_Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.jpg (http://s1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/nissanpatrol%20forum%20Loveday%20meetup/?action=view&current=Lovedaynissanforummeetup010.mp4)THis is not what I expected to see on here, Growler. I should have looked for my number plate instead.. LOL

growler2058
10th April 2012, 08:27 PM
Nice Avatar Fixer!!

timbar
10th April 2012, 08:45 PM
Lookin good Guys .........:( Looks like I missed alot of Fun :( :( But look like u guys n gals Had an Excellent Time ...

fixer982
10th April 2012, 08:49 PM
More pictures of playing in the mud.

fixer982
10th April 2012, 08:53 PM
Nice Avatar Fixer!!Well I reckon if she's got it, flaunt it. These Common Rails go alright if you keep the loud pedal down.

fixer982
10th April 2012, 09:22 PM
Still more pics from the round-up.

wildgu6
11th April 2012, 06:31 AM
Well I was going to ask if a good time was had by all at Loveday hahaha. A picture tells a 1000 stories. Nice work there fellas. Was great to finally put faces to the names behind the dribble lol. What a top bunch of fellas and gals, you know when you have a mental pic in your head of what someone looks like naaah doesn't work hahaha, but the dribble stays the same. Pity I didn't get more time with you guys, would of been a hoot. Who's bright idea was it to break the remaining fan blades off my Trol ??? Worked a bloody treat and I'm still drivin the bugga.

growler2058
11th April 2012, 07:23 AM
Darren/mud runner was the bright spark there Pete


Tappin N Crappin

wildgu6
11th April 2012, 07:25 AM
A couple of tame ones, will get a few more up later

wildgu6
11th April 2012, 09:45 AM
Darren/mud runner was the bright spark there Pete


Tappin N Crappin

Thanks for the tip MR it worked a treat mate,

Timbo
12th April 2012, 11:15 AM
Bump to the top!

Gotta keep this thread alive so I can find it tonight. Going to upload my pics later.

growler2058
12th April 2012, 01:26 PM
I'm still trying on more vids got some hell funny ones but I think they're a case of what happened at loveday stays at loveday hahahahhhahaha


Tappin N Crappin

Maxhead
12th April 2012, 01:59 PM
I'm still trying on more vids got some hell funny ones but I think they're a case of what happened at loveday stays at loveday hahahahhhahaha


Tappin N Crappin

Don't you dare! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

Timbo
12th April 2012, 02:03 PM
Instead of the "Roswell Incident".. we could call it..

"The Foot well Incident".

growler2058
12th April 2012, 02:39 PM
Don't you dare! HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

Your incidents safe with me hahahahhhahaha


Tappin N Crappin

Maxhead
12th April 2012, 04:42 PM
Your incidents safe with me hahahahhhahaha


Tappin N Crappin

Incident...hahaha. That's just norm, isn't it????.Bwahahahahhaha

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 05:10 PM
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Timbo
12th April 2012, 07:05 PM
Importing my pics now.. will sort and then upload.

Watch this space!

edit: Man.. so many...

Dark 1
12th April 2012, 07:13 PM
Looks like you all had a great time, very jealous. What a top spot also by the looks.

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 07:28 PM
http://youtu.be/YWp-zrmpItE

trying to get them up

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 07:32 PM
http://youtu.be/YyEqpbFZVd0


F BOMB SORRY

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 07:39 PM
http://youtu.be/HUUau528qeM

ROUGH AND READY AN OTHER NAUGHTY WORD

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 07:45 PM
http://youtu.be/3uIuKMRHClY

F BOMB AGAIN

AB
12th April 2012, 07:47 PM
http://youtu.be/3uIuKMRHClY

F BOMB AGAIN

Nice little jump Kris!!!!

growler2058
12th April 2012, 07:49 PM
I rekon any movies with any of the fellas is gunna have a fair bit of colourful language hahahahhahahahahahahaha excellent jump vids Roofy

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 07:56 PM
http://youtu.be/D2-npX64dQg

SPEEDY GONE IN A FLASH

Timbo
12th April 2012, 07:56 PM
LOL ROOFY.. noticing a trend with your video uploads old mate! Haha gold!

And yes, they were cool jumps.

Timbo
12th April 2012, 07:59 PM
212 pics to upload.. and that was being skimp! Photobucket is giving me grief though and the bulk uploader wont run. Might have to find another host.

Maxhead
12th April 2012, 07:59 PM
Love'em Roofy, who's the idiots doing those jumps...ahahalaolao

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 08:00 PM
http://youtu.be/tbjnQC5n8iM


A RING IN BUT IT WAS A Q

Sir Roofy
12th April 2012, 08:01 PM
love'em roofy, who's the idiots doing those jumps...ahahalaolao

chris mate i have no idea but they are good

Timbo
12th April 2012, 08:56 PM
Heaps more pics to come.. couldn't upload them all, I'd be here for hours so I've tried to select every second or third pic I have.

Timbo
12th April 2012, 08:58 PM
and more..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:00 PM
even more..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:01 PM
but wait, there's more!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:02 PM
Call now, and we'll throw in even more pics!

AB
12th April 2012, 09:05 PM
Awesome photos mate, stunning sunrises hey!!!!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:06 PM
this isn't tiring at all..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:07 PM
nope, not in the slightest..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:08 PM
Wanted to buy: Batch uploader.

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:10 PM
about half way!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:13 PM
*checks the time*

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:14 PM
Yep, I'm in trouble.

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:15 PM
This is harder than the drive home..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:17 PM
Mud, Muddy, Muddiest!

Maxhead
12th April 2012, 09:18 PM
Tops shots mate, you're coming on the next meetup...LOL

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:18 PM
Don't ever say I don't add to this site! lol!

AB
12th April 2012, 09:19 PM
Look at my engine bay after that bloody hole....LMAO

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:19 PM
Should start my own 4x4 photo repository!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:21 PM
Will this much uploading crash the site? :icon_bonk:

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:22 PM
NisPat ate something resembling a land crab!

AB
12th April 2012, 09:23 PM
Photo's don't lie....lol

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:24 PM
Hill climb was fun..

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:26 PM
My truck working it for the Paparazzi! :wink:

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:27 PM
Busted a sway bar link! Pesky things...

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:28 PM
ALL DONE! :clapping:

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:29 PM
That was a shipload of pics! ENJOY!

AB
12th April 2012, 09:30 PM
Well done Timbo, top effort mate!!!

There are a lot of keepers in that collection mate!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 09:36 PM
Well done Timbo, top effort mate!!!

There are a lot of keepers in that collection mate!

There's some fantastic ones of your rig articulating with you giving the thumbs up. Perfect AVATAR picture mate! Definitely some photo frame jobs there.

AB
12th April 2012, 09:38 PM
There's some fantastic ones of your rig articulating with you giving the thumbs up. Perfect AVATAR picture mate! Definitely some photo frame jobs there.

Save, Save, Save....LMAO

Clunk
12th April 2012, 09:38 PM
sterling effort there Timbo, great pile of pics to wade through

GUtsy ute
12th April 2012, 09:38 PM
Top effort Timbo,
Thanks heaps for all those great shots, made me feel like I was there.
Looks like everyone wiil take away a swag of memories to enjoy over and over.

Timbo
12th April 2012, 10:06 PM
Don't be shy with the thanks button! For every thanks, I get an extra minute of sleep!

Clunk
12th April 2012, 10:08 PM
Don't be shy with the thanks button! For every thanks, I get an extra minute of sleep!

if I could thank more than twice on each post I would mate!!!!! lol......... maybe AB can fix it

growler2058
12th April 2012, 10:11 PM
Don't be shy with the thanks button! For every thanks, I get an extra minute of sleep!

Gee wiz that many pics you must have a bit if jap tourist in bloodline somewhere hahahahahahahhahaaha

The thanks button is giving me the sh1ts every time i hit it that bloody message comes up telling me i cant access the manuals!!??!?!?!

Timbo
12th April 2012, 10:13 PM
Gee wiz that many pics you must have a bit if jap tourist in bloodline somewhere hahahahahahahhahaaha

The thanks button is giving me the sh1ts every time i hit it that bloody message comes up telling me i cant access the manuals!!??!?!?!

ROFL! Sif you need manuals!

While the guinea pig was finding new burrows, I was snapping pics!

Timbo
13th April 2012, 02:36 PM
bump! In case people didn't see these awesome pics!

Really hanging out for a Vic High Country trip of this magnitude!

snicko
13th April 2012, 08:51 PM
WOW guys...........what can I say? The pics and vids are awesome!! Timbo I think you missed your calling! your pics were amazing!!

And Growlers and Kris what were you thinking???? Great vids tho!! hahahahahahahaha

AB...I couldn't stop laughing at your walking or was it running in the stilts?? hahahahahahaha

Felt real proud of all the Nissan Patrol.com.au stickers.........was there in spirit!!

Well done to all who posted...enjoyed every minute.

MudRunnerTD
13th April 2012, 10:37 PM
I got this today from my friend Ron in the LC100 after he had a good weekend with us all at Loveday. This is his trip report for our club magazine and i thought it deserved to be posted here.

Great read, Tears rolling down the checks stuff. My guts is aching!!

Glad you had a great time Ron and Greg

Cheers Darren


Having arrived in Victoria from the UK in January 2011, and acquiring my first 4wD six or so months later, it seemed to make sense to gain some experience alongside more seasoned drivers, hence my joining the Club mid last year. Beyond a day the previous week on the Enfield run, this was my first outing with the club. I had looked forward to this event for some time, particularly given that recent solo expeditions in the Otways had resulted in a call to the RACV (running the winch without the engine going), one full-scale recovery by some friends (broken CV joint) as well as some minor mishaps (tyre sidewall damage, puncture etc.). These are true examples of a fool rushing in where angels fear to tread. Behaviour which has ultimately led to my wife forbidding me to go out unless accompanied by responsible adults.

The Geelong 4wD club contingent for this trip comprised three cars: myself and son Greg in a Landcruiser, Darren Thornton and Danny Sparks-Cousins (who we affectionately named ‘Dano’) in Nissans. Given that we were joining a Nissan 4wD meet, I guess this made sense. Darren was accompanied by his wife, Naomi, son Zach and daughter of only a few months Amelia. Dano’s POB (passenger on board, was his daughter Shea. By the way, Dano bears a striking resemblance to that bloke off of the 4wD programme on the telly – Pat something I think his name is.
The journey began promptly at 0800 on the Friday morning, with Dano arriving soon after and Darren joining us around 0900. Then began the ritual known to four-wheel drivers everywhere, the subtle testing of car and driver with questions such as “so yours has independent front suspension doesn’t it? I guess that a certain expectation has been set by the likes of Top Gear’s Hammond, Clarkson and May that the male population if the UK is largely comprised of various ranges of petrol head. I guess that the others’ worst fears were realised when it slowly became apparent that from a four wheel driving perspective their fellow traveller was a complete imbecile. The clues were all there from the start: ‘it’s got a leak’ (aircon condensation); ‘it’s got a fuel leak’ (overfilling of petrol tank). This one was going to be high maintenance!

The 800km journey to Loveday was relatively uneventful with the exception of a near-zero visibility dust storm for a couple of hours. We passed through one town which appeared completely uninhabited. A bit like a 1950’s ‘B’ movie, you could also imagine the silhouette of giant ants in the background. Maybe half an hour from the park, you travel through Berri and a number of vineyards. We finally arrived around dusk. As you enter the park, one is reminded of a post-apocalyptic wasteland reminiscent of Mad Max. On your left is an area festooned with what appear to be 20-30 metre termite mounts. It is only as you get closer you begin to notice that they’re actually 2-3 metres wide and covered in tyre tracks. This is ‘The Playground’. The focal point of the Camp is ‘The Tavern’, which is actually an open-fronted tractor shed with a bar in the corner.

Soon after arrival, as we pitched camp, Darren threw himself wholeheartedly in to his duties as Trip Leader. Unfortunately, it was from the top of his bonnet resulting in bruising and ligament damage. At this point, Naomi tool on the role of a long-suffering 70’s sitcom wife, raising her eyes to the sky as hubbie once again becomes completely dependent on his spouse. This injury put paid to any driving on Darren’s part leaving him free to tend to the needs of the newbies – Us.

As we met up with the rest of the gathering, we once again began the 4wd ritual with a new group of companions, further demonstrating the depth of our ignorance. It would be unfair to say that the Nissan Drivers’ forum is feral, but as we sat by the campfire there was a certain tribal vibe to the whole proceeding: perhaps it was the nicknames: ‘Growler’ and ‘Fixer’ to name but two.; perhaps it was the trials of strength, such as the competitive chilli eating.

The next morning, after a refreshing wash in the Murray River, Greg and I drove the 5 minutes to the Tavern and on to The Playground for our 4wD experience. Bottoming out on a particularly large tyre obstacle, we were a little surprised when no-one responded to our calls on Channel 14. We were however lucky enough to be recovered by a passing adventurer.
A short while later, we put the ‘L’s on the car and Greg attempted some of the bigger holes. On one particular one, there was a sign saying ‘wrong way’. Unfortunately, it was unclear as to whether the wrong way was along the track or over the hill. It did however become clear as we climbed over the brow of the hill that the right way was around the track. At the bottom of the hill was a deep bog – we had effectively climbed over the exit hill of a series of hills and bogs in order of increasing (or in our case decreasing) difficulty.

‘Never look back. Never surrender’ is almost certainly the motto of some gritty military outfit (or possibly The Wiggles?). Looking back wasn’t an option at this point as it was at a forty-five plus degree angle behind us. We therefore rushed in ‘Where angels fear to tread’ and wellied it into the bog. Unfortunately, at this point, the engine flooded – up to the bonnet with bog water. Had we continued our momentum, we probably would have made it, but it wasn’t to be and we eventually slid back into the boggy hole. Once again, there was no response to our distress calls, so Greg climbed to the top of the hill and began a series of International Distress Signals whilst I continued to try to drive the car out.

Help arrived and we were pretty quickly winched out. It would have been slightly quicker had I released the handbrake. However, during that time, we had attracted the attention of a large cohort of Nissan drivers who flocked to enjoy the spectacle of a Toy Motor stuck in the mud – I guess it doesn’t happen that often, so fill your boots boys! At some time during this hilarity, we were made aware that the emergency channel was in fact 15 not 14, hence our inability to summon assistance. There is probably a vineyard somewhere in the area that is even now being circled by search and rescue ‘copters however.

On the way back to camp, a number of dashboard lights indicated that all was not well. Relying on the expertise of Dano and Darren, we were made aware of a flooded alternator. A few trips to the high pressure hose did not fix the problem: as evidenced by a flat battery on a ‘drying out run’. We eventually managed to limp back to our site as dusk once again approached with the assistance of another of the drivers and a relay recharge.

Next morning, like a couple of naughty schoolboys in detention, Greg and I remained in camp as the rest of the group went to play on some of the courses. I think actually that this was a bit of a relief to Dano, who was clearly vexed by how he was going to have to explain the presence of a Toyota at a Nissan meet – he had actually borrowed a Nissan to maintain his Street Cred with the Lads. We weren’t completely abandoned though. Before leaving, we were offered lots of help with what to do and how to do it. In saying that, this advice ranged from ‘If I was fixing it, I wouldn’t start from there’, and ‘take the whole engine out. Turn it upside down and shake’, to ‘set it on fire and claim on the insurance’.

Armed with our Gregory’s manual and a little red box of tools, we set ourselves to the task in hand. During the next few hours, we supplemented our kit with Dano’s pristine set of spanners and Darren’s ratchet set to name but two. Our progress over the day can best be described as ‘sawtooth’: brief and steady but interspersed with regular points of extreme failure.

At this point, my comments on the value of the Gregory’s manual should be made a matter of public record. The best way to describe it is that if it was a manual on flying 747s, in the section on landing, it would describe in microscopic detail the instructions on how to reach the last 8 metres, The next paragraph would begin ‘once landed……’. A practical example of this was ‘remove the four screws securing the fan’, this activity took something like 1½ hours and involved putting one of the screws back on in order to gain sufficient leverage to remove the fourth. You also have to ask yourself hy the alternator – perhaps one of the pieces of the engine that is most affected by water and mud is lowest down in the car and difficult to remove. Haha! It’s because those boffins at Toyota put it on before putting the engine in – so the radiator assembly isn’t in the way! So much for ‘walk a mile in my shoes’!

At regular intervals, members of the group came back to view progress and offer further advice. As time developed, their involvement increased – especially that of Darren and Dano who I think were beginning to consider the impact of having to swap car batteries every hour on the 800km journey home the next day. Eventually, we extracted the alternator (by removing the fan and loosening the power steering pump). We then took it to Tony – the camp owner, who as you can imagine, was somewhat of an expert in gritted-up alternators. He pulled the brush assembly out. Said ‘ you won’t like me doing this’ and then, with a pair of pliers, snapped a large lump of plastic off of the assembly. ‘It’ll be fine now’ were his final remarks as we set off back to camp surveying the journey through tear-stained eyes. Frankly, at this point, returning from South Australia via public transport over a period of three to four weeks looked a more and more likely possibility.

Having spent the last four hours removing the offending part, Greg and I set a (personal) record in replacing it in around and hour – on our own! The boys were playing in the sand. They returned to the sound of a fully-functioning LC with the dulcet tones of Green Day meandering along the Murray Basin!

After clearing up (and removing what we could of the sand from Dano’s no longer pristine spanner set), we were free to enjoy some of the facilities – this included the shower block which we had previously been unaware of – hence the dips into the Murray. We then spent an hour or so driving the sand tracks before returning victorious to the campsite.

That night we joined the campfire having earned our spurs, we were even allowed to take part in the riveting 30 minute conversation on tyres. ‘You’re on fire, Ron’, someone said at one point. I thanked them for recognising my latent engineering skill before narrowly avoiding being wrestled to the ground and rolled in the dirt. Maybe that last piece of eucalyptus branch was a little much with hindsight. Despite being accepted into The Clan, we felt that partaking of the chilli-based Scorpion Sauce was probably a step too far.

The next morning, we began our dust-free journey back. Despite the best part of three days evidence, Darren continued to test our technical ability with questions such as ‘what is the rating of your UHF aerial?’. Come on Darren. Join the dots!! I can however confirm that GE 1.5s wind generators have a capacity of 1.5MW and a blade length of 35.25m. At a total height of 99.95m, the area swept by the blades is 3,904 sqm. At an RPM range of between 11.1 and 22.2 , the maximum blade tip speed is around 183mph.

Adventures are always scary when they’re happening. We expected our adventure over this weekend to include lots of driving. Looking back, we probably spent more time under the bonnet that weekend that I personally have in all of the cars I have ever had combined. One thing was beyond doubt however, without the support and camaraderie of our fellow visitors, we’d probably still be on some once-a-week bus from the border to Mildura. Many people helped and offered advice and experience, but I can’t thank Dano and Darren enough for their toleration and support of a newbie. This was why I joined a 4wD club, forsaking my solo ways (apart from my wife telling me I had to). I can’t guarantee I’ll not break anything next time out, but I can be sure I’ll be a little wiser and more experienced thanks to these guys.

Roll on the next trip!



What a great report!! Kinda summed up the weekend.

Clunk
13th April 2012, 11:04 PM
What a fantastic write up Darren, cheers for sharing that with us mate....... had me giggling like a school girl lol

AB
14th April 2012, 08:20 AM
Great write up, he tells a good tale that guy!

growler2058
14th April 2012, 08:57 AM
Glad even though he had a coupla hiccups he still enjoyed himself. As you said Dazz good bit of father/son bonding working on the crooza.
Now just gotta get him into a Patrol get him onto the forum to do a write up un all of our trip reports, bloody ripper write up!!

Bob
14th April 2012, 02:12 PM
Hey Guys and Gals some great Pics but where are the Pics of
Fishing
Sitting around Campfire
Drinking and Socialising

growler2058
14th April 2012, 02:28 PM
Hey Guys and Gals some great Pics but where are the Pics of
Fishing
Sitting around Campfire
Drinking and Socialising

We were waiting for U BoB!! hahahaha here ya go
Got the fire without people oooppps
The chairs on the river where people were fishing
Few of us at the tavern

growler2058
14th April 2012, 02:30 PM
oops missed the tavern foter here ya go and a small social gathering

growler2058
14th April 2012, 02:32 PM
WHEREs the bloody tavern pic

Bob
14th April 2012, 02:37 PM
We were waiting for U BoB!! hahahaha here ya go
Got the fire without people oooppps
The chairs on the river where people were fishing
Few of us at the tavern

Now that is a good Campfire but the Fisher People seem to have deserted their posts LOL

belzi82
14th April 2012, 10:58 PM
Just watching some of the video I took, pi55ed myself laughing at growlers being recovered by a landcrab!!

growler2058
15th April 2012, 05:09 AM
Just watching some of the video I took, pi55ed myself laughing at growlers being recovered by a landcrab!!

Sssssshhhhhhhhhhhh


Tappin N Crappin

belzi82
15th April 2012, 08:59 AM
Sssssshhhhhhhhhhhh

It might accidently end up on here!!

growler2058
15th April 2012, 09:03 AM
It might accidently end up on here!!

You do what you thinks right Belzi hahahhahahah

belzi82
15th April 2012, 09:05 AM
Photos of Uncle Plas!!

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD156.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD155.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD154.jpg

belzi82
15th April 2012, 09:10 AM
hahhaa I might keep it for BLACK MAIL

growler2058
15th April 2012, 09:24 AM
My Belzi collection still havent gone through everything

growler2058
15th April 2012, 09:31 AM
I got this today from my friend Ron in the LC100 after he had a good weekend with us all at Loveday. This is his trip report for our club magazine and i thought it deserved to be posted here.

Great read, Tears rolling down the checks stuff. My guts is aching!!

Glad you had a great time Ron and Greg

Cheers Darren




What a great report!! Kinda summed up the weekend.

Heres a Coupla happy snaps of Rons crooza being self recoverd using a DELICA as an anchor hahahahahhahahaha Belzi managed to upset the DELICA owner hahahahhahaha

growler2058
15th April 2012, 09:32 AM
Heres the DELICA

belzi82
15th April 2012, 09:38 AM
Some of my Growler's collection!!

Being recovered!
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/Copyof4WD190.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD178.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD179.jpg

I AM KING OF THE WORLD!!!
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD148.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD146.jpg

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD087.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD082.jpg

growler2058
15th April 2012, 10:40 AM
Cheers Belzi i see youre being kind....kinda hahahahahhahahaha My black np shirts got a homer moo moo look about it hahahahhahahaha

EDIT: Annoying thing about getting stuck there is ive gotten through it many times before!!

growler2058
15th April 2012, 11:41 AM
Woo Hoo just worked out how to make my piccies BIG
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/FlexAggie.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/THatsMUD.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/Hardcase.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/SplashoftheDAY.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/ABFlickinit.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/Drinksbreak.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/cockingaleg.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/Drinksbreak.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/socialising.jpg
http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/Krisbowsplash.jpg

Ben-e-boy
15th April 2012, 01:23 PM
agatha need more flex

the front is pretty good drop arms??

growler2058
15th April 2012, 01:26 PM
agatha need more flex

the front is pretty good drop arms??

Extended yeah and te rear wont drop anymore because the other side hits up in the wheel arch. Maybe mini tubs hahahaha or cut the inner arch out altogether, i get that much water in anyway

Ben-e-boy
15th April 2012, 01:32 PM
Extended yeah and te rear wont drop anymore because the other side hits up in the wheel arch. Maybe mini tubs hahahaha or cut the inner arch out altogether, i get that much water in anyway

lower your bump stops mate job done,

growler2058
15th April 2012, 01:35 PM
lower your bump stops mate job done,


Can I buy shorter bumpstops or can the stockies be cut down?

growler2058
15th April 2012, 01:47 PM
I really like this photo Timbo in the mud

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/P4060685.jpg

Ben-e-boy
15th April 2012, 01:54 PM
Can I buy shorter bumpstops or can the stockies be cut down?

you need longer bump stops, less up travel but counteract that with down travel that all I have done, I have been experimenting with mine I'll be able to fit 15inch travel shocks in the rear between standard shock mounts 4" lift

I put a 70mm riser pad on the diff and 90mm spacers on the bump stop itself

nissannewby
15th April 2012, 01:56 PM
You will find she will also scrub on the chassis as well. Extending bump stops is the way to go. And longer shocks

MudRunnerTD
15th April 2012, 11:42 PM
Sorry i am a little late getting these up but had some trouble with the sinc on my iPhone but all good now. Here are some of my pics.

Camp

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1475.jpg?t=1334419083

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1486.jpg?t=1334418989

AB sorting out his chapped lips....:( Poor Fella LOL

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1488.jpg?t=1334418973

Ya big Rice Puff

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1489.jpg?t=1334418964

Kris (Nisspat) bringing in the Nets. DAMN!! The Yabbies!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1492.jpg?t=1334418939

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1493.jpg?t=1334418931

AB trying to Hypnotise the Yabbie

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1494.jpg?t=1334418920

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1495.jpg?t=1334418911

MudRunnerTD
15th April 2012, 11:48 PM
FAIL!!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1496.jpg?t=1334418903

Let a Professional do it ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1497.jpg?t=1334418895

The result! Fully Asleep!!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1500.jpg?t=1334418869

AB and Plas getting the Cookup Going! Hell Yeah!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1476.jpg?t=1334419075

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1477.jpg?t=1334419066

AB couldn't find the hole ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1478.jpg?t=1334419057

The boys woulda been knackered without the input from Kris! ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1479.jpg?t=1334419049

Great Supervision there Kris, lol

MudRunnerTD
15th April 2012, 11:52 PM
Nubby made an appearance

In a Nissan!!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1480.jpg?t=1334419041

Danny made an appearance with Nubby IN A NISSAN!!!!!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1481.jpg?t=1334419034

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1482.jpg?t=1334419023

I think he was flaunting Nubby in my face. Cheeky bastard!!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1483.jpg?t=1334419015

MudRunnerTD
15th April 2012, 11:56 PM
So for those that have not had the pleasure of meeting our man Growler you are missing out! Cracker!

Growler was in a Swag under the Coolabah Tree and having a great time.

Growler is Mr Prepared

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1485.jpg?t=1334418999

When it came time for the cookup the call went out for chopping boards and Growler came through for the team!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1501.jpg?t=1334418859

Uuummmmmmm????? Nup!

and this one from the top! Priceless

http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z428/GrowlersGQ/FORUM%20MEETUP/FlexAggie.jpg

Your a Champion Growler! I have 20 minutes of Chilli Madness that is funny as hell.

MudRunnerTD
16th April 2012, 12:06 AM
Plas got a "Your Rig" done with 4WDTV in the Sand Dunes at Loveday. Check out the Bloody sand!!!! Loveday has it all!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1513-1.jpg

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1514.jpg?t=1334418803

Plas the TV Star

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1516.jpg?t=1334418787

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1517-1.jpg

A Very Big THANKS to Danny for a Great effort in supporting our forum. Nice work Danny

Keep an eye out for a Your Rig from Plas, AB and Growler in the coming months ;)

MudRunnerTD
16th April 2012, 12:13 AM
This was Bloody dangerous but Funny as Hell!

Our illustrious leader

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1522.jpg?t=1334418740

Kris is Supervising ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1523.jpg?t=1334418732

Karn Plas ya Big hairy bugger LOL

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1524.jpg?t=1334418723

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1525.jpg?t=1334418716

If anyone thinks this looks easy?? I'm with Kris Fark That!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1526.jpg?t=1334418707

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1528.jpg?t=1334418688

MudRunnerTD
16th April 2012, 12:20 AM
GROWLER!!!!! Dont drive down there man!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1534.jpg?t=1334418632

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1535.jpg?t=1334418619

Growler to the Rescue, Fixer over estimated his New Patrol and the HT tyres he had om

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1536.jpg?t=1334418609

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1537.jpg?t=1334418598

Growler doing the recovery and getting muddy! Fixer could not get out of his car lucky bugger!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1539.jpg?t=1334418575

AB's camp, Bonnet up chasing the first signs of Alternator trouble

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1540.jpg?t=1334418563

The Mighty Murray when the Riff Raff went home that had been blocking the view from my camp ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1543.jpg?t=1334418536

On the way home

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1554.jpg?t=1334418430

Great trip, Great bunch of folk!

growler2058
16th April 2012, 07:46 AM
Cheers Darren and give the nubby thief a big thumbs up again. Pi55 funny seeing him in a nissan very very good.

BTW Whats wrong with my cutting board hahahahahhahahahahahahaha

AB
16th April 2012, 08:51 AM
Funny pics Dazz, what a great trip!!!!!

Thanks again to Danny who came along too, I can't wait to see this on TV, such a crack up of a trip with good company and some side splitting camp fire entertainment...lol

That cutting board could barely handle a tomato Growler....Frisbee that thing in the bin mate...LMAO

djc123
16th April 2012, 09:05 AM
Sure was a great trip, I had a ball thanks everyone.

I've been looking for photos I took on the trip, but the only one I can find is this one ...

http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g350/ddjjcc112233/Hostage%20Stubby%20Holder/d3983af6.jpg

AB
16th April 2012, 09:25 AM
Not again...LMAO....And with a bottle of lemonade in it too.....Their pretty hard ass these Yoda drivers....LMAO

Timbo
16th April 2012, 11:01 AM
Haha Danny, classic!

Ripper pics Mudrunner.. look at your little bloke in all that bedding.. looks bloody comfy too! I think he had the right idea.

belzi82
16th April 2012, 05:47 PM
Pics of Timbo

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/Copyof4WD206.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD171.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD170.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD169.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD168.jpg

belzi82
16th April 2012, 06:07 PM
FIXER

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/Copyof4WD204.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD200.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD133.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD130.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD124.jpg

belzi82
16th April 2012, 06:19 PM
Danny has SEEN THE LIGHT!!!

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD167.jpg

AB
16th April 2012, 06:23 PM
Danny loved it!!!

I wasn't supposed to say this as it was a secret but he did mention how the GU performance, reliability and comfort far outweighed his Toyota and how he was considering getting one after this trip.

Bless his little heart...lol

belzi82
16th April 2012, 06:27 PM
The Amazing MRS Mudrunner!!

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD177.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD176.jpg

What a woman, she can hypnotize yabbies, make great bread in the camp oven, and make she her other half still got to enjoy 4wding while injured!!
Hope you are better Mudrunner

belzi82
16th April 2012, 06:28 PM
Danny loved it!!!

I wasn't supposed to say this as it was a secret but he did mention how the GU performance, reliability and comfort far outweighed his Toyota and how he was considering getting one after this trip.

Bless his little heart...lol

Just posted the above pic of Danny on Simon CHristie's facey page

belzi82
16th April 2012, 06:32 PM
Everyone's mate Roofy!

http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD160.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD159.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD161.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD164.jpg
http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h458/belzi82/4WD065.jpg
Opps how did this one end up in here!!

belzi82
16th April 2012, 07:34 PM
AB - I don't seem to have taken any pics of you! Sorry mate!

Sir Roofy
17th April 2012, 09:50 AM
thanks bel had a great time on our honeymoon great people what a good way to end a perfect month

our wedding loveday plassys bbq and another wedding what a hectic few weeks weve had

RonAndrews
17th April 2012, 10:25 AM
Two reasons not to buy a Troll then.
1. It's a Troll
2. I'll have to write all the bloody trip reports!

Thanks for these comments guys. Had a great time. Looking forward to the next one.

growler2058
17th April 2012, 10:34 AM
Two reasons not to buy a Troll then.
1. It's a Troll
2. I'll have to write all the bloody trip reports!

Thanks for these comments guys. Had a great time. Looking forward to the next one.

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHa but you woulda spent more time driving if youd got a troll and less time on ya back with a gregorys manual hahahahahahahha bloody great trip report mate well done

AB
17th April 2012, 10:36 AM
Good to see you on a Patrol forum Ron, we might have to convert you to the dark side mate...lol

nnn
18th April 2012, 12:52 AM
Amazing, amazing place.................tooooo good! :)

Lovely photographic n vdo coverage!

Woof
18th April 2012, 01:41 AM
So want to check all of this thread out but I will have to wait until the end of the month so I can get some gigabyty stuff...................damn

AB
24th April 2012, 09:04 PM
Well, well, well....Just found this on the computer...

Darren with his busted up leg helping to fix a broken down Yoda up at Loveday...lol

growler2058
24th April 2012, 09:13 PM
And uncle plassy's got a look of WTF is that thing hahahahhahahahaha


Tappin N Crappin

AB
24th April 2012, 09:20 PM
LMAO....This photo needs captions!!!

Theres not much happiness going on in this photo...lol

MudRunnerTD
24th April 2012, 09:23 PM
Sh1t Bag ;)

RonAndrews
13th May 2012, 06:05 PM
Brilliant piece of editing. Still love my Toyota though. I am very interested to find that it's always the troll owners that continually raise the issue of who's got the best machine. Maybe they protest too much?

DX grunt
13th May 2012, 06:12 PM
Anybody for a piece of chilli?? hahahahaha

growler2058
13th May 2012, 06:40 PM
Anybody for a piece of chilli?? hahahahaha

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AB
15th June 2012, 02:52 PM
I'll find out mate...

AB
15th June 2012, 02:57 PM
Some more pics

SIGH.....Wish we were back up there again!!!!

AB
15th June 2012, 04:10 PM
News back....It's a while off yet mate but I'll let everyone know as soon as I know.

growler2058
15th June 2012, 04:28 PM
I wanna go back soon also, but it may not be till Xmas for me but NOOOO mud this time :-)


Tapp tillya Crap

Stropp
15th June 2012, 05:09 PM
I wanna go back soon also, but it may not be till Xmas for me but NOOOO mud this time :-)


Tapp tillya Crap


gets expensive playin in the mud eh!!

growler2058
15th June 2012, 05:41 PM
gets expensive playin in the mud eh!!

It can! Ive been there many times and sometimes it gets very expensive hahahahahahhahaha.
Will be sticking to the dry tracks from now on ;-)

Sir Roofy
15th June 2012, 05:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqrjR0y-HCI&feature=youtu.be

Sir Roofy
15th June 2012, 05:46 PM
http://youtu.be/VwRgaExILLc

growler2058
15th June 2012, 05:46 PM
http://youtu.be/rqrjR0y-HCI

Thats the one Roofy :-)

Sir Roofy
15th June 2012, 05:49 PM
http://youtu.be/rqrjr0y-hci

think these were 150 bumps before the boob shaker

AB
15th June 2012, 07:33 PM
gets expensive playin in the mud eh!!

I had to replace my radiator after that trip...lol

Not that this was the major cause but it was indeed the final straw for the original radiator!

growler2058
15th June 2012, 07:55 PM
I had to replace my radiator after that trip...lol

Not that this was the major cause but it was indeed the final straw for the original radiator!

Been there done that hahahahaha and alternator and starter motor and.......................................

MudRunnerTD
15th June 2012, 08:10 PM
http://youtu.be/VwRgaExILLc

Geeee Roofy I'm bloody sea sick now mate! Hey what camera did you shot that with?? Something like that for my Madigan trip would be wicked mate!

Sir Roofy
16th June 2012, 07:46 PM
Geeee Roofy I'm bloody sea sick now mate! Hey what camera did you shot that with?? Something like that for my Madigan trip would be wicked mate!

katwoman got it for me of ebay ages ago $99 plus postage
its just called a mini vehicle dvr hd and put your own sd card in it

MudRunnerTD
16th June 2012, 09:43 PM
I'll bring one over for you on the weekend mate. Great piece of kit but not as good as a proper video camera if u can mount one. Got one of them u can take too if u want mate. I'll be in touch and wire u up for moving pictures!


Your a legend mate, that would be awesome.. Would love to bring home some footage of Madigan



katwoman got it for me of ebay ages ago $99 plus postage
its just called a mini vehicle dvr hd and put your own sd card in it

Oh yeah i think i remember the thread a while ago with these, Belzi had one too yeah?

Sir Roofy
16th June 2012, 09:53 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8jrVpj3TRY&feature=youtu.be
NEARLY GOT TO THE TOP

Sir Roofy
16th June 2012, 09:54 PM
your a legend mate, that would be awesome.. Would love to bring home some footage of madigan




oh yeah i think i remember the thread a while ago with these, belzi had one too yeah?

yeah belzi still got hers i think

growler2058
17th June 2012, 07:54 AM
http://youtu.be/q8jrVpj3TRY

NEARLY GOT TO THE TOP

Damn fine lookin Q at the beginning mate :-)


Tapp tillya Crap

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 08:52 AM
Damn fine lookin Q at the beginning mate :-)


Tapp tillya Crap

it is mate but the the bloke who owns it is having
electrical problems at the moment
TO MUCH MUD but he,s growing up now

Woof
17th June 2012, 05:33 PM
Just embedded 2 of them for you Roofy mate, had to see that bloody brilliant GQ...haha

growler2058
17th June 2012, 06:50 PM
it is mate but the the bloke who owns it is having
electrical problems at the moment
TO MUCH MUD but he,s growing up now

Don't tell anyone but for 30 seconds I thought about buying a GU the other day when I was cussin N cursing getting the starter motor out whilst takin the bark of me knuckles hahahaha ;-)


Tapp tillya Crap

GUtsy ute
17th June 2012, 07:02 PM
Don't tell anyone but for 30 seconds I thought about buying a GU the other day when I was cussin N cursing getting the starter motor out whilst takin the bark of me knuckles hahahaha ;-)


Tapp tillya Crap

You wont go wrong with a GU, Son.hahahaha

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 07:07 PM
Just embedded 2 of them for you Roofy mate, had to see that bloody brilliant GQ...haha

a true gentlman such as you doggy would do that for a fella like me

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 07:11 PM
Don't tell anyone but for 30 seconds I thought about buying a GU the other day when I was cussin N cursing getting the starter motor out whilst takin the bark of me knuckles hahahaha ;-)


Tapp tillya Crap

the same thought passed through my mind whilst looking at some
of these nice looking gq,s keep popping up on here mmmm nah like me gu
bit more comfy for these old bones

growler2058
17th June 2012, 07:17 PM
Like they say the grass us always greener in the other side if the fence

And better the devil ya know




Tapp tillya Crap

Woof
17th June 2012, 07:42 PM
a true gentlman such as you doggy would do that for a fella like me

See, at least someone here thinks I am a gentleman.....thanks Roofy

growler2058
17th June 2012, 07:45 PM
a true gentlman such as you doggy would do that for a fella like me

You on the jungle juice or the wacky tbaccy mate hahahaha


Tapp tillya Crap

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 07:53 PM
You on the jungle juice or the wacky tbaccy mate hahahaha


Tapp tillya Crap

medication has,nt quite kicked in yet pml

Woof
17th June 2012, 07:54 PM
It appears that this thread has been hijacked, so I do apologise that this has occurred............thought that we would have at least one that hasn't been...
Moderator, moderator please sort this out.....................................woops just remembered that I am one.....................OK back on track everyone please.

growler2058
17th June 2012, 07:57 PM
Yeah but not the muddy one I'm stickin to dirt sand n rocks


Tapp tillya Crap

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 08:39 PM
Yeah but not the muddy one I'm stickin to dirt sand n rocks


Tapp tillya Crap

just wondering hahaha how long it will take before the urge to get in the holes
gets to you

Clunk
17th June 2012, 09:07 PM
just wondering hahaha how long it will take before the urge to get in the holes
gets to you

About 30 seconds after he sees one I reckon lol

Sir Roofy
17th June 2012, 09:21 PM
About 30 seconds after he sees one I reckon lol

by the time he gets back he,l be in withdrawl and the dts will be getting to him

Clunk
17th June 2012, 09:26 PM
by the time he gets back he,l be in withdrawl and the dts will be getting to him

Muuuud g gg ggg I iii vvvveee mmmm mmm eeee mud. I need it Now damn it!!!!!!!!!........ Hahahaha

growler2058
18th June 2012, 04:28 AM
NOOOOO only mud shall be shallow puddles!!! ;-)


Tapp tillya Crap

Maxhead
18th June 2012, 05:44 AM
I swear to never drive in mud again!. Amen

Sir Roofy
18th June 2012, 08:36 AM
I swear to never drive in mud again!. Amen

lmfao bet your still getting it out of the door seals nook and crannys
and the radiator man that would nearly be a write off oh my, pass me another stubby hahahahahahahaha

bordertech
20th June 2012, 11:39 PM
lmfao bet your still getting it out of the door seals nook and crannys
and the radiator man that would nearly be a write off oh my, pass me another stubby hahahahahahahahaThere's mud and then there's Loveday mud

Maxhead
21st June 2012, 05:17 AM
lmfao bet your still getting it out of the door seals nook and crannys
and the radiator man that would nearly be a write off oh my, pass me another stubby hahahahahahahaha

Every time I get under the truck I still get a chunk fall on my head. I had to pull my radiator out as I was overheating when towing and there was 3kg of mud still in there.

Hey boys, at least my alternator is going well..>HAHAHHAHAHA

growler2058
21st June 2012, 07:46 AM
Every time I get under the truck I still get a chunk fall on my head. I had to pull my radiator out as I was overheating when towing and there was 3kg of mud still in there.

Hey boys, at least my alternator is going well..>HAHAHHAHAHA

So's mine but my starters fubar :-)


Tapp tillya Crap

Sir Roofy
21st June 2012, 08:48 AM
There's mud and then there's Loveday mud

aint that the truth LOVEDAY MUD you could tow a road train out with
it once dried

fixer982
14th July 2012, 07:21 PM
Washed the Trol again today with the pressure washer for the 4th time and there's still Loveday mud coming off her. Now that' s sticky mud.

Sir Roofy
14th July 2012, 07:30 PM
Washed the Trol again today with the pressure washer for the 4th time and there's still Loveday mud coming off her. Now that' s sticky mud.

yep good stuff that loveday mud

Rustyboner81
6th January 2013, 07:08 PM
great thread.
havent got through it all yet but love tje pixs

growler2058
6th January 2013, 07:19 PM
Was a funny trip thats for sure

old.school.hero
6th January 2013, 07:33 PM
whens the next one?

growler2058
6th January 2013, 08:04 PM
whens the next one?

That was the first national meetup so dont think we'll do another national one again, but me an a croozer mate get down there a few times a year. In your back yard mate

old.school.hero
6th January 2013, 08:59 PM
That was the first national meetup so dont think we'll do another national one again, but me an a croozer mate get down there a few times a year. In your back yard mate

sure is.

it would be good to get out with a few new people.

Rustyboner81
6th January 2013, 09:22 PM
the vid of the red truck hahsha mate... you missed the hole

Sir Roofy
7th January 2013, 08:58 AM
plas got a "your rig" done with 4wdtv in the sand dunes at loveday. Check out the bloody sand!!!! Loveday has it all!

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/mudrunnertd/action%20pics%204b/loveday%202012/img_1513-1.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/mudrunnertd/action%20pics%204b/loveday%202012/img_1514.jpg?t=1334418803

plas the tv star

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/mudrunnertd/action%20pics%204b/loveday%202012/img_1516.jpg?t=1334418787

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/mudrunnertd/action%20pics%204b/loveday%202012/img_1517-1.jpg

a very big thanks to danny for a great effort in supporting our forum. Nice work danny

keep an eye out for a your rig from plas, ab and growler in the coming months ;)

has any one seen these segments on 4wdtv ????

Sir Roofy
7th January 2013, 09:18 AM
i think my "my rig" segment went to air in episode 330 about a month ago. I missed it but someone texted me saying i was on. Would love to see it but it hasnt been uploaded onto 4x4earth yet.

hey plassy you still alive,yea missed it to,what a great trip that was hope i can save enough between now
and 2014 for the simmo,birdsville meet if it takes of

Rustyboner81
7th January 2013, 09:29 AM
think these were 150 bumps before the boob shaker

jeez is that a 4by or a boat. was makin me sea sick

Sir Roofy
7th January 2013, 09:33 AM
jeez is that a 4by or a boat. Was makin me sea sick

your not alone there mate my wife had had enough as well
didnt quite make the end

Rustyboner81
7th January 2013, 09:42 AM
This was Bloody dangerous but Funny as Hell!

Our illustrious leader

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1522.jpg?t=1334418740

Kris is Supervising ;)

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1523.jpg?t=1334418732

Karn Plas ya Big hairy bugger LOL

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1524.jpg?t=1334418723

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1525.jpg?t=1334418716

If anyone thinks this looks easy?? I'm with Kris Fark That!

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1526.jpg?t=1334418707

http://nissanpatrol.com.au/images/Action%20Pics%204B/Loveday%202012/IMG_1528.jpg?t=1334418688

toymota springs. what you need on there is some nissan coils. tjen you'd be off like a pro

growler2058
7th January 2013, 10:05 AM
sure is.

it would be good to get out with a few new people.

I'll give ya a heads up when we head out again


Slap N Tap ;)

Rustyboner81
7th January 2013, 10:08 AM
gets expensive playin in the mud eh!!

learnt my lesson, muddy skid pans sweet, muddy bog holes no thanks haha

growler2058
27th January 2016, 07:16 PM
Cheers for digging this up Plassy. Just spent the last hour nearly laughing me guts out!

Edit: Those Chillis were HOT!

Maxhead
27th January 2016, 07:32 PM
Ohh, I've got some fond memories from Loveday...bwahahah

Maxhead
27th January 2016, 07:41 PM
You remember?? :drunk: :trink13: :1062: :cheers:


how could I forget..lol:bananadancing: