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Had a look today and I can only find the seats & centre console!
Bugger

If you are not in a big hurry and no one else can help, there is a ute out bush I have been getting parts off. Fairly sure...

P4trol
Let me have a look in the shed.
Have just got back from out bush and I have this vague memory that I kept those bits when I did my swap.
Could even have the console and handbrake!

Dru

In Ngaayatjarra language palya has a lot of meanings but all similar to OK or good.
It is sometimes used for thank you but that is stretching it as there is no thank you in their language.

Dru...

Another one for Cuppa

A bit of bush sculpture
Or
101 uses for a dead camel

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Dru

This one is for Cuppa

We haven't bought jocks or knickers for a while now.
Have this secret location where we found an underware tree!
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Threedogs

I can't use "phone a friend" but I will ask the mob for you.
Don't know how to describe a ostrich though.....weird white emu?...

Travelling out yesterday, just got past Docker River and we got stopped by a local for a quarantine inspection!
Lucky for us there were no carrots on board..........
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I'll second that Nissannewby.
Had the power loss thing happen to my father in laws 4.2 turbo in the way to Alice. They had dramas driving into a head wind. Undid the front banjo bolt on the pump and...

Know what you are saying Cuppa
There is a truck load of GQ wrecks out here, but too expensive to get out (about $1000 per vehicle to Alice Springs)
Most, if not all of the wrecks are in the...

A few more photos of our Podtrol's excursions.

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On the way up the Rawlinson Range behind Warakurna Community.
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A couple of photos of the ute I'm getting parts off.
Not a great deal left!
4.2 engine has no head and is rusted in the bores
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I must weigh the ute so this info makes sense.

Unladen they gave a bit of a thump over big bumps as the heavy leaf contacted the rest!
Now with a bit of a light load the heavy leaf is only 10mm...

OK all, fuel economy.........

Over 15,385km traveled I have averaged 17.35l/100km.
Best I got was about 15l/100km being a granny cruising at or under 100kmh on a day with no...

Unless you really want the west coast truck look Id go for clear view mirrors.
They fold in easy, unlike west coast, etc, etc
And if you want to go back to standard they just unbolt and swap!...

Well, just got the news today.
They have appointed managers for the roadhouse.
So were outa here on the 30 Nov.

Maybe back home or..........

Dru

Good on ya Cuppa, 2000+ posts in no time!
More top info to come

Dru

OK, tyres
Had a good trip in on the Great Central Road, most was 90 to 100kmh.
Some bloody rough bits on the NT side around Docker River.

The Bridgestone Dueller AT's handled OK.
They are not...

No wuckers Cuppa, will keep you posted.
At the moment we are spending the night at Marla.
Should make it to the Road House tomorrow.
Started with the tyres set by Bridgestone at 38F & 40R
Felt...

Weeeeell
Got home yesterday arvo after a three day drive and head office rings......
"Where are you?"
I say "Home why?"
They "how soon can you get back to Warakurna Roadhouse?"
Me "I can leave...

Was in the N.T. And as you would, had to see how the troll & pod handle 130 kmh!
I can report that we survived launch and re entry and had no dramas cruising at 130!...

Left Warakurna Roadhouse today. Had a good trip out until just after Docker River! Must have found a sharp rock or something in the soft sand. Next thing I know is ute all over the road and blown...

I will probably rum Bridgestone Dueller A/Ts only cos I do a lot of bitumen to get here. Most long term vehicles up here seem to get 20,000km out of tyres! The clinic troopies run Cooper ST Maxx with...

Just an update on our travels.

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Shot of the LED lights at night.
I can see perfectly to pour 2 bourbon and cokes!
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For all GU 1,2,&3? owners, I just purchased a set of front flares for my 2004 DX ute.
$145 + $35 freight!!

These are the DX accessory flares and only attach with the wheel arch to splash shield...

Made it to Glendambo for tonight. Fantastic food!
Nothing fell off yet, nipped all the wheel nuts up and got at least a flat out of all!
Air on gave up! Seems my local regassed it with some new...