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30th July 2016, 06:43 PM
#1
A newbie from Perth
Hi All,
I'm new to forums and have, in the past, been someone who trolls through posts just collecting background information (so I don't get into too much trouble out in the bush). However, this forum seems different and I'd like to get involved. So please, treat me gently... :-)
I'm onto my 3rd 4x4 now (all Patrols) so maybe not a novice but I certainly don't think I'm an expert by any means.
My first rig was an MQ (1980) SWB 3.3L diesel bought second hand from a friend in 1990 (he had it from new and had done about 190K kms) - I have been a diesel convert ever since. That vehicle was amazing - it was rough but tough and noisy and slow (4 gear manual) - but it never really let me down. I sold it at 360K kms, 20 years later and traveled extensively through the north of WA, NT and some of QLD and central Oz.
I replaced this with a 2008 ST manual diesel, which got written off in the hailstorm of 2010 - every panel damaged and only $10K kms on the clock and with lots of accessories. Someone will have bought a great vehicle, even if it didn't look pretty.
I now have a 2014 ST manual diesel, rigged out with a 50mm lift kit, ARB steel bar, front diff lock, long range tank, dual batteries, dual rear wheel carrier and snorkel. I plan to get out into the desert and focus on my photography when I get time off from work (or eventually retire...).
One of my main reasons for joining this forum was to get more information about my Patrol, so I don't get stranded out in the back blocks. However, perhaps we will meet lots of new people and have some adventures together in the future.
Cheers
Paul
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30th July 2016, 07:06 PM
#2
Patrol God
Hello Paul and welcome to the forum we have a few photographers in the forum,, as well as a monthly photo comp
with different topics, so Jump in anytime you like ,,ask anything as well,, no dumb questions here, and most of all
ENJOY eh lol
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
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30th July 2016, 07:39 PM
#3
Expert
Hey Paul
welcome to the forum,
cheers
2001 Patrol 4.2TD manual 2" lift; Beaudesert 3" Exhaust
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30th July 2016, 08:06 PM
#4
Legendary
G'day mate and welcome to the forum.
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 July 2016, 08:22 PM
#5
Travelling Podologist
G'day paul, welcome to the forum. Hope to see your name in our monthly photo comp. 
2006 4.2TDi ex-Telstra Remote area Camper. 425w roof mounted solar, 360Ah Aux batts, BCDC1240, Onboard hot & cold pressurised & filtered water, (25 litre hot water calorifier), ARB fridge, ARB freezer, Built in kitchen, heaps of easy access storage, 240v, 3” Genie exhaust + dynotune, 2” lift, 3900kg GVM upgrade, second glovebox, ROH Blaktrak steel wheels, Bridgestone D697's (now Toyo RT's), Redarc gauges/pillarpod, Hema HX-1, Icom 450 CB, dual rear view cameras, Onboard 30amp Victron mains charger, second glovebox, dual seat conversion, TPMS, Boss PX7 onboard air with 9 litre tank, 350w inverter, Steel bullbar, Harrop Eaton diff lock (front), Warn winch, Snorkel, Dual spares , 160 litre water tank, 180 litre fuel in two tanks (approx 1200km range) 2010 Tvan Tanami. (incl another 70 litre water tank) with matching wheels/tyres (& 3rd spare)
A Nomadic Life (Blog)
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30th July 2016, 08:41 PM
#6
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Welcome to the forum Paul, we all love seeing photos on here and the deserts can produce some great shots.
Feel free to ask anything, there are some clever guys on here that can usually help you out.
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30th July 2016, 09:40 PM
#7
Patrol Freak
G'day Paul, welcome to the forum
never be afraid to ask any and all questions
Tidy Whitey - 99 GU TD42Ti - Diesel Gas, (GUIV Turbo & Intercooler 8Lb boost), 33" Micky T's Baja MTZ's, Dual Batt's, Cargo Barrier, rear draws, HID Super Oscars, winch, Grinch & witch attached and more goodies to come
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31st July 2016, 10:06 AM
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Patrol God
Welcome to the forum mate.
In the words of a Dhuck "QUACK".
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31st July 2016, 11:57 PM
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Bitumen Burner
Hi Paul
Welcome to another Sandgroper.
Take care out there
Rossco
Winner of 'Best 4 x 4 ' at the 2017 Albany Agricultural Society Inc - Town n Country Ute Muster.
Ex Telstra - 2005, 4.2 TDi ute -with pod and more fruit than a grocery shop.
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7th August 2016, 09:31 PM
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Beginner
Welcome, I'm new to here and from Perth as well, your definately more experienced than me haha! This forum does seem different than most other places, less hostile! anyway, i'm looking forward to seeing some photo's in the future.
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