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30th March 2016, 10:25 AM
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forum newby - everything else is old...
just being obedient and saying g'day...
have spent a lot of time on kayak and fishing forums so I have an idea of the basics although I have only just discovered this site. I have been around 4X4s since the early 70's and have had a range of cars from a little Suzuki to a massive International crew-cab with truly awesome abilities if you could afford to keep the dual tanks full of petrol...
I'm not a hater of any of the other breeds, just love the old GQ Patrol and reckon its one of my preferred shapes and the way it looks just makes me smile. Have had it for a few years and use it for everything from going to work to towing a heavy off road camper into some out of the way places. Its only a 2.8 diesel so I'm the old fogey holding everyone else up when I get to the hills and have to chasing down through the gears but having driven old trucks I am used to driving a gearbox rather than just pushing the go pedal. If you ever end up behind me, be patient as I will pull over to let people pass when I get a tail and find a spot to pull off the road.
The old girl is pretty standard although she has a 3 inch lift and some other small changes like lights and aux. battery etc and the worst thing I have done to her is use her as a tractor pulling stumps down the farm (NSW south coast hobby farm) but have now got a vintage tractor to do the heavy lifting so the Patrol should be safe for a while now...
cheers
John
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30th March 2016 10:25 AM
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30th March 2016, 10:34 AM
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Patrol God
Hi John and welcome to to forum, Kayaks are getting more and more popular if you ask me.
anyway jump in any time ask anything and most of all enjoy
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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30th March 2016, 10:50 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate..
I know how ya feel with the lack of power.. my old td42 was similar being back in 3rd for any sorta hills lol..
But now in a gu the top hasn't changed.. still do 90k..
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30th March 2016, 10:54 AM
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Legendary
G'day and welcome to the forum mate.
2005 GU IV ST 3.0. Snorkel. Roof rack. Awning. Spots. Welded I/C. Dual batteries & VSR. UHF. Barn door hinge extension. Roof top spot lights. Rear drawers. 2" lift. NADS. EGT and boost gauges. Trans temp and water temp gauges. Provent 200 catch can. Rear ladder
And crawling on the planet's face, some insects called the human race. Lost in time. And lost in space... and meaning.
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30th March 2016, 11:33 AM
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Patrol Freak
Hello John, a most amusing intro, welcome!
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30th March 2016, 11:49 AM
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Patrol God
welcome to the forum John
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30th March 2016, 05:39 PM
#7
Hi John...welcome
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31st March 2016, 04:32 PM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate.
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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1st April 2016, 08:20 AM
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Just got back to computer after a few days off... thanks for the welcome.
I will be back with a question or two and may even be able to help out with an occasional answer based on age and experience...
this done when I am supposed to be painting the bathroom and kitchen - worst job for an out doors bloke...
cheers
John
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2nd April 2016, 07:19 AM
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BIG & BALD
Welcome mate, surely the best forum on the net.
If you need it, you can get it, if you want to know it, just ask it.
If you want to find it, go to the search bar for a universe of information.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the greatest show on earth.
2011 GU8 ST 3.0 CRD, ARB Bullbar with IPF spotties, scrub bars and side steps, Snorkel, Dual Battery system, Waeco fridge, Turbo Timer, ARB Roof Rack with 5 IPF spotties across the front, Custom full Leather Bucket seats, DPchip, 3" Taipan exhaust, ARE Intercooler & scoop, Autron EGT/Boost and dual volt gauges, ARB front locker.
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