What has made you Happy today??

[Plasnart]

Loving my new swivel dash cam.

https://youtu.be/od_PmtmMDV0?si=2Dyynndc_tYW_LGk

[MB]

NP.com.au Arthur is back in da house here, Legendary Helpful Brains [emoji736][emoji736][emoji106][emoji106][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[jay see]

Had my Ryobi folding shop light fall off the ladder today, it was about a month old. Decided to call in to Bunnings and see how I go in getting it replaced.

Walked up to the counter and told the lady behind the counter just that, it fell of the ladder. She looked at it and thought then said "well you wouldn't expect a workshop light to break like that, go over to the tool shop and grab another one.

Then I hopped over to Supercheap to pick up the special order radiator hoses for the wife's outlander that I finished weeks ago. Asked if I could get a refund on them and place another special order, this time for a full set of radiator and heater hoses for the GU. Yep, that's fine.

Happy days.[emoji106]

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[garett]

i made obnoxious noises with the gq..

[10G]

Had my Ryobi folding shop light fall off the ladder today, it was about a month old. Decided to call in to Bunnings and see how I go in getting it replaced.

Walked up to the counter and told the lady behind the counter just that, it fell of the ladder. She looked at it and thought then said "well you wouldn't expect a workshop light to break like that, go over to the tool shop and grab another one.

Then I hopped over to Supercheap to pick up the special order radiator hoses for the wife's outlander that I finished weeks ago. Asked if I could get a refund on them and place another special order, this time for a full set of radiator and heater hoses for the GU. Yep, that's fine.

Happy days.[emoji106]

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Awesome.

I took 2 trailer cargo mesh's toi Cape York and back, never used them, never opened them. Took them back to Bunnings and got my money back, no questions asked. I hosed an Ozito tool accidentally. Took it back to Bunnings, changed, no questions asked.

This is one reason why I buy stuff from large places like Bunnings and Kings, they just swap stuff over (within reason), less hassle to everyone all around.

[taslucas]

Tassy Happy [emoji846]87934879358793687937

.......from under the great down under.

[Plasnart]

Tassy Happy [emoji846]87934879358793687937

.......from under the great down under.

Gorgeous mate. Is that last one on Corinna ferry?

[taslucas]

Yep, The Fatman Barge at Corinna [emoji106]. Spray tunnel near Zeehan and a random hill overlooking Zeehan.

.......from under the great down under.

[Plasnart]

I recognised the boat. As if Tassie isn’t great enough, then you’ve got the west coast. Such an awesome place.

[BrazilianY60]

Nice pictures! Is the tunnel driveable or too narrow for that?

[10G]

Been running full synth oil in the ZD30 for about 3000kms. Not using a drop and I reckon the motor is quieter.

Sposed to run semi synth, but I thought I'd give it a go, Gulf & Western 15w40. Around $50 for 5 litres from memory.

[taslucas]

Nice pictures! Is the tunnel driveable or too narrow for that?You could drive it on the past. Just scrape through in a 4wd. Unfortunately too many people got stuck and it's now walking only...(Or motorcycle! [emoji28])

.......from under the great down under.

[Rossco]

Bloody beautiful mate, god's country - Good to see the old bus out there in its element[emoji106][emoji106]

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[BigRAWesty]

Been running full synth oil in the ZD30 for about 3000kms. Not using a drop and I reckon the motor is quieter.

Sposed to run semi synth, but I thought I'd give it a go, Gulf & Western 15w40. Around $50 for 5 litres from memory.Thats what I ran in my Crd. Was good.

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[BrazilianY60]

Night driving my GQ with 8 out of 11 windows installed! Just missing the windshield and the two trunk side windows. These 3 windows depend on the roof lining being installed first.

[jay see]

Shakedown trip. So far so good.https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/04/177.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/04/178.jpg

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[Plasnart]

This made me spit my drink!

https://youtu.be/29V4opS7jZo?si=wmOfAWipRQHMcaix

[Cremulator]

This made me spit my drink!

https://youtu.be/29V4opS7jZo?si=wmOfAWipRQHMcaixThat's gold! [emoji1787]

[PeeBee]

Procrastinating about the format of the rear pod, bit the bullet today and bought the starter pack from TRED, which has a 55L and 2 x 27L units. Combo seemed to work a bit better than the Expedition series, time will tell.

[Cremulator]

Procrastinating about the format of the rear pod, bit the bullet today and bought the starter pack from TRED, which has a 55L and 2 x 27L units. Combo seemed to work a bit better than the Expedition series, time will tell.That half height capacity is what we were telling the Expedition guys to do! Shame that TRED has taken the great design features Expedition pioneered and got there first with the half size.

[PeeBee]

That half height capacity is what we were telling the Expedition guys to do! Shame that TRED has taken the great design features Expedition pioneered and got there first with the half size.

Yes it's what sold me, I look like I can stack a large and 2 stalls on top of each other as two large are too tight it looks. Anyway will see, they have some good options, as do the expeditions

[jay see]

Shakedown trip. So far so good.https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/04/177.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/04/178.jpg

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2 fridges @3 degree and a freezer at -15 degree with overcast weather all day. The battery got down to about 50% with a 300watt folding blanket. Water tank needs a pump which I now have, just need to install. With removing the back seats I've now discovered that I need a cargo barrier, will I have any issues with installing one with kings draws and fridge cage mudski you've got the same set up don't you

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[MB]

John Brother, Love YA Heaps Mate[emoji3590][emoji3590]
Please please consider removing 80kg drawers, definitely install a cargo barrier, unsure of fridge/freezer x 3 sizes versus needs [emoji51]
Not trying to be a prick but GU’s Wagons without spring bracing/upgrades aint great [emoji51]
Safety first, daily tucker family planning second, 6:00am onwards restocking Adults second fridge aboard for next warm nights beverages last, it’s systematically repetitive successful crossing large stretches [emoji736][emoji120][emoji23][emoji3590]


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[Plasnart]

John Brother, Love YA Heaps Mate[emoji3590][emoji3590]
Please please consider removing 80kg drawers, definitely install a cargo barrier, unsure of fridge/freezer x 3 sizes versus needs [emoji51]
Not trying to be a prick but GU’s Wagons without spring bracing/upgrades aint great [emoji51]
Safety first, daily tucker family planning second, 6:00am onwards restocking Adults second fridge aboard for next warm nights beverages last, it’s systematically repetitive successful crossing large stretches [emoji736][emoji120][emoji23][emoji3590]


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Couple of spring tower braces will see to that. Drawers rock. Stacked plastic boxes suck. You are outback touring, not swamp bogging.

Just my opinion of course! :smiley_thumbs_up:

[MB]

3040kg GVM with family of 4 Plassy [emoji22][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[Plasnart]

3040kg GVM with family of 4 Plassy [emoji22][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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What’s GVM? :hpfredgeorge1:

[MB]

Truth be told [emoji23]
Me & the Ex managed to take the 4 of us through a lot of Tasmanian’s gnarliest tracks back in the day, 10 days light ($1 k & $10k tracks excluded)
We achieved this by removing kings similar ballistically…heavy drawers and installing placcy boxes [emoji403] restraining systems [emoji106][emoji106]


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[jay see]

John Brother, Love YA Heaps Mate[emoji3590][emoji3590]
Please please consider removing 80kg drawers, definitely install a cargo barrier, unsure of fridge/freezer x 3 sizes versus needs [emoji51]
Not trying to be a prick but GU’s Wagons without spring bracing/upgrades aint great [emoji51]
Safety first, daily tucker family planning second, 6:00am onwards restocking Adults second fridge aboard for next warm nights beverages last, it’s systematically repetitive successful crossing large stretches [emoji736][emoji120][emoji23][emoji3590]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI hear ya mate.

I'm working out which way I wanna go. Lose the drop down, cage, chest fridge and draws and start again.

Upright fridge and maybe one draw and some sort of compartments.

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[Plasnart]

Truth be told [emoji23]
Me & the Ex managed to take the 4 of us through a lot of Tasmanian’s gnarliest tracks back in the day, 10 days light ($1 k & $10k tracks excluded)
We achieved this by removing kings similar ballistically…heavy drawers and installing placcy boxes [emoji403] restraining systems [emoji106][emoji106]


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We’re comparing apples with oranges mate. JC’s preparing for a sandy dune country trip, many of which I’ve done drawed up to the hilt no worries. Anyway it’s just my opinion and not really important in the big scheme of things.

[MB]

Love YA Plassy Brother [emoji3590][emoji3590]
John’s gotta allow for a full family here (Simo crossing) [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[MB]

FWIW: Upright fridges for a family of 4 are an impossible space/versus tucker feat [emoji51]


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[jay see]

Love YA Plassy Brother [emoji3590][emoji3590]
John’s gotta allow for a full family here (Simo crossing) [emoji3590][emoji3590]


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSorry brother Marko, but these days we are traveling childless.. [emoji3]

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[MB]

Sweet, can you please haul my slabs/cartons then [emoji120][emoji23][emoji3590]


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[Plasnart]

FWIW: Upright fridges for a family of 4 are an impossible space/versus tucker feat [emoji51]


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Absolutely agree with this one mate! :D

[10G]

I wasn't keen on drawers when I did that rear of my wagon. I built a rack system with shelves and a fridge slide. I use the Kitab containers coz the are darn tough and cheap and just slide stuff in and out.

88006

It's only me and my wife when we go away and we've found that we can carry plenty that way. It's cheap, versatile and easily replaceable.

[PeeBee]

I wasn't keen on drawers when I did that rear of my wagon. I built a rack system with shelves and a fridge slide. I use the Kitab containers coz the are darn tough and cheap and just slide stuff in and out.

88006

It's only me and my wife when we go away and we've found that we can carry plenty that way. It's cheap, versatile and easily replaceable.

Where did you source these bins? I ran these in my original susyem and they are great, but local Bunnings stopped carrying them, and everything else apart from some $0 tubs in a single size work.

[10G]

Hi Phil, the local disposals store down here in Portland has them. Not aussie disposals, portland disposals. They seem to be distributed by lots of different places, Google will help you.

[Stropp]

I made a frame to go around my plastic drawers in a frame, mainly of course for weight, upright fridge and removed rear seats and installed a platform with chest fridge.8800788008

[BrazilianY60]

Question: I´ve seen pictures of fridges packed in such "thermo jackets" and wonder how does the compressor heat exchange to the environment happens?

[PeeBee]

Question: I´ve seen pictures of fridges packed in such "thermo jackets" and wonder how does the compressor heat exchange to the environment happens?

The heat exchanger is on the rear of the fridge, the jackets provide the insulation to the sides and top.

[MB]

Unbelievably, I shit ya’ll not [emoji2962]
The Sun [emoji3508] did, Fair Dinkum, raise its head yet again Today [emoji123][emoji3590][emoji123][emoji3590]
Gotta love nature, get amongst it and suck on her Titties [emoji736][emoji23]


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[pearcey]

Both son and daughter Mortgage free as of yesterday. Daughter now owns her house and the son owns a house in Hobart which is rented. No more worries for the Old Bloke.

[Cuppa]

No more worries for the Old Bloke.

I can understand that. We only buy what we can pay for. Haven’t owed anyone a cent since the mid 90’s.

[mudski]

Both son and daughter Mortgage free as of yesterday. Daughter now owns her house and the son owns a house in Hobart which is rented. No more worries for the Old Bloke.

A pipe dream for me and most unfortunately these days. I'll be 356 years old before I've paid my mortgage off.:D

[pearcey]

I can understand that. We only buy what we can pay for. Haven’t owed anyone a cent since the mid 90’s.

I`m in the same boat Cuppa.
Our first priority was pay the house off which we did in less than fifteen years. We only ever bought the highest quality products,ie , carpets, curtains, still on our second lounge suit, and dinning room suit, never tried to keep up with the Joane's. Paid cash for every thing including cars which I normally hung onto for around ten plus years.
Once the house was paid off it was party time (well kind of) Back in the day I gave up my racing and the piss for over seven years (making up for it now).Did a lot of work around the house on the Barter system including building on a nice pool room and bar. We also repaired things that broke.
Any way it is each to their own. But i`m happy for my kids as both have something to fall back on if hard times come around.
By the way, my son who is fourty five this year has never had a drivers license or a car (massive money savings there) but mind you he does do a little pedaling, a little over one hundred and fifteen thousand Ks in the last six years.

Any way each to their own

[Plasnart]

……….
88011

Quack!

Edit: Oi Braz looks like you are the brains of the operation!

[BrazilianY60]

Hahaha!
That is certainly a new point of view for me, LOL!

[MB]

Extremely Happy to have thankfully uncovered during pre-checks a very real potential of hydrolocking our freshly rebuilt TD42 engine prior to crossing the Simpson Desert soon:
https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/7.jpg

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/8.jpg

Noticed a very slight amount of coolant in the base of our new W2A barrel Intercooler.
Decided to test the system at 13psi and yep, she’s gotta a tiny crack up top inside the barrel [emoji51]

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/9.jpg

99% sure it’s my own custom installation designed fault that immediately required once found a 20mm body lift which must’ve in the first 80km engine test run flexed/rocked the barrel rubbing on the bonnets underside [emoji51]
MB’s M/C is now $800 heavier but replacement should arrive 1 week prior to our Simpson departure [emoji27][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji23]
Happier and cheaper than a tow home to the Vic Hills from Purni Bore [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[PeeBee]

So you think the issue happened before you installed the 20mm body blocks ? Is there a witness mark on the bonnet or the barrel? Where was it rubbing? Are you sure its not a manufacturing leak? Can you chemi weld it? I guess you have bought another one it sounds. Bit of a big bugger but probably not that large as you may have had it for the tassie trip?

[PeeBee]

Got the rear pod wired 95% today, power to lights, inverter, DCDC, fridge, exhaust fans on thermostats, just need to do the penetration to get the charge cable into the pod - maybe tomorrow. Lights white/amber 900mm strip lights work a treat, only draw 0.8amp on white, same on amber only and combined white/amber 2.1amp. Looking at the air compressor feed as well if time permits.

[MB]

So you think the issue happened before you installed the 20mm body blocks ? Is there a witness mark on the bonnet or the barrel? Where was it rubbing? Are you sure its not a manufacturing leak? Can you chemi weld it? I guess you have bought another one it sounds. Bit of a big bugger but probably not that large as you may have had it for the tassie trip?

Thanks Philstar, short answers [emoji3590][emoji23]
1) Yep
2) Yep
3)Bonnet
4)99%
5)Nope
6)Yep
7) Yep


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[MB]

FWIW Philstar: It’s Tassie run in adventures were almost all off turbo rpm, wiggling through Australia’s most epic slow tracks. W2A IC water temps were lucky to sneak above 30C on the tracks and say 45C back to the SOT ferry. [emoji3554]
My bestest guesstimations of IC water pressure at those temperatures would be circa 5psi which appears to not leak as tested.
Heading full stink thousands of kms up to, across sand and back again should see water temps within reach say 70C, guesstimating yet again circa 10psi ++.
Old gals holes can get bigger under vibrational Simo duress [emoji123][emoji23]
Replacing with NEW [emoji736][emoji3590]


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[mudski]

Extremely Happy to have thankfully uncovered during pre-checks a very real potential of hydrolocking our freshly rebuilt TD42 engine prior to crossing the Simpson Desert soon:
https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/7.jpg

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/8.jpg

Noticed a very slight amount of coolant in the base of our new W2A barrel Intercooler.
Decided to test the system at 13psi and yep, she’s gotta a tiny crack up top inside the barrel [emoji51]

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/9.jpg

99% sure it’s my own custom installation designed fault that immediately required once found a 20mm body lift which must’ve in the first 80km engine test run flexed/rocked the barrel rubbing on the bonnets underside [emoji51]
MB’s M/C is now $800 heavier but replacement should arrive 1 week prior to our Simpson departure [emoji27][emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji23]
Happier and cheaper than a tow home to the Vic Hills from Purni Bore [emoji3590][emoji3590]


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Nice find MB. That could have gotten much worse, later and enroute to the Simmo, if you had not found this now.

[PeeBee]

Fabricated another custom bracket to mount the Codan HF radio, time consuming and converting ideas into reality - came out well, mounted above the SS water tank behind the rear seat headrest.8801588016
Looking at the images, think I will take an angle grinder to the stiffeners and make them a better angled profile - not so likely to catch a head or arm I think.

[BrazilianY60]

Geez mate, that thing behind someone's head is a death sentence! What is the purpose of that anyway?

[BrazilianY60]

My son's school holds Olympic Games every year. Look which country his class is playing for this year...

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[AB]

My son's school holds Olympic Games every year. Look which country his class is playing for this year...

88017

It’s going to be a good year for old mate!

If he makes the finals Mb and I will fly over for the granny.


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[PeeBee]

Geez mate, that thing behind someone's head is a death sentence! What is the purpose of that anyway?

Its a mounting bracket for a Codan HF radio. Its mostly behind the headrest, but i am going to chamfer the stiffeners to take away the sharp corner - funny what you dont see when you are making it. It will be getting a cover of foam to some extent, not finished yet. No one sits in the middle seats either. All good.

[MB]

You’ve broken the first rule of Shed leaving club Philstar [emoji51][emoji23]
‘Your NEW Twin Cab UTE is to be Cab empty’
POD mount everything that aint Human friendly[emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[PeeBee]

You’ve broken the first rule of Shed leaving club Philstar [emoji51][emoji23]
‘Your NEW Twin Cab UTE is to be Cab empty’
POD mount everything that aint Human friendly[emoji120][emoji120][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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OK, so the UHF radio goes in the POD as well? I don't think you really thought that comment thru. Maybe i should put the water tank back there as well to save on tire wear on the front wheels? The bracket isn't finished as I have stated already. The HF stays in the cab, where it should be.

[MB]

Fair call Philstar [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Out of curiosity, what sort of Gamma rays leak out of such a device next to Grand Littlens heads, seated left & right sides [emoji120][emoji120]


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[PeeBee]

Fair call Philstar [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Out of curiosity, what sort of Gamma rays leak out of such a device next to Grand Littlens heads, seated left & right sides [emoji120][emoji120]


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Its a HF radio, a box full of electronic boards. The antenna is the transmission site and at 100w at 8ft off the ground,1500mm away on the rear of the pod, nothing of any concern. There are no gamma rays - its not a radioactive device.

[MB]

[emoji3590][emoji3590][emoji106][emoji106]


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[jay see]

Friday night drinks.. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/19.jpghttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/20.jpg

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[BigRAWesty]

"Research"
Beef stew with rosemary dumplings in the camp oven.
Fark I'm keen for the crossing!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/30.jpg

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[TPC]

"Research"
Beef stew with rosemary dumplings in the camp oven.
Fark I'm keen for the crossing!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/30.jpg

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Where are you?

[Touses]

"Research"
Beef stew with rosemary dumplings in the camp oven.
Fark I'm keen for the crossing!!https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/30.jpg

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Hope you made enough for everyone. I'm salivating!

[MB]

Truly might have today found a small piece of my ageing heart that’s been missing [emoji3590] [emoji23]
Smelling the Blackberry Rose stalks & Sword grass base mowing our lower paddock with a trusty 4.2TD Perkins today.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/47.jpg

Baby Sambar Fawn/Calf was left by its Mother to hide down low and quiet but found its courage to get up and Boogey away to Safety to my teary surprise🥲 [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Manopause? [emoji23]


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[BigRAWesty]

Where are you?Sorry I missed your question...
This is home..

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[Plasnart]

Truly might have today found a small piece of my ageing heart that’s been missing [emoji3590] [emoji23]
Smelling the Blackberry Rose stalks & Sword grass base mowing our lower paddock with a trusty 4.2TD Perkins today.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/05/47.jpg

Baby Sambar Fawn/Calf was left by its Mother to hide down low and quiet but found its courage to get up and Boogey away to Safety to my teary surprise🥲 [emoji3590][emoji3590]
Manopause? [emoji23]


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So when are you bagging the doe mate? Mmm venison…..

[MB]

[emoji23][emoji23]

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[mudski]

Today my morning walk made my day happy. I met one person whose behavior is energetic. I feel that my walk is more energetic as compared to my daily walk routine.

My morning poo was like that. Energetic. In fact so energetic it gave me the zoomies!

[Woof]

My morning poo was like that. Energetic. In fact so energetic it gave me the zoomies!

You must have upset it old mate, it seems that Lizaclarraa ran away

[mudnut]

Epirb bought and registered. It will be stowed in a waterproof Kayak container with the phone keys and survival gear. This container will be attached to the boat with a short lanyard and easy to detach carabiners so I can put it in the Patrol too.

[mudnut]

Crazy stuff! A lady was kayaking on the Surrey river and saw a rope floating on the surface. She pulled up the bucket with my keys still in it!

She posted them on Face Ache and my wife's workmate contacted the lady and us. I can pick the keys up in town tomorrow!

So now there are only the anchor and trawling motor to find!

[mudnut]

Gobsmacked yet again, by electronics that sat at the bottom of a river for just over two weeks. After a bit of cleaning and a spray with the proper electronics cleaner, and putting in new batteries I got one of the keys to work perfectly, buttons and all. The second will start the other car, but the remote transmitter is toast.

[10G]

Making some change of life plans.

Looking for a small plot of land, an acre would do, within a 2 hour radius of Melbourne.

If anyone knows of or has something drop me a line via a DM here or email 10gallons at gmail.com

[Coldcomfort]

Check the Murrindindi council web site. I can vaguely remember there being some 1+ acre lots being released. Otherwise the realestate.com.au web site. Good luck.

[10G]

Thanks buddy, appreciate the help.

[MB]

Waking up early, eating breakfast, going for a run (when it's colder outside), working a little, going to the gym, staying with my girlfriend, working a little more, eating something delicious.

In general, having a simple day, and maybe doing something extreme like going for a motorcycle ride would be nice too.

That truly sounds absolutely amazing ABR Mate [emoji736][emoji3590]
Are you making coin in ‘IT’ [emoji335] or ‘IT’ [emoji597] (Interstate Transport) ?


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[Plasnart]

Looking for a new ladder. This one looks the goods!

https://youtu.be/6ZhMfzc9RbU?si=BqfhdV2i4sxQ85Xq

[mudski]

So today I was sitting in the park on the bench to clear my head a little, and out of nowhere a kid comes to me and asks where his mother is. Of course, I didn't know, so I stayed with the kid until the mom came back (she just went to get some ice cream). I don't know why she left the kid alone, but the kid was so full of joy it reminded me of myself when I was a kid

Cool story bro!

[10G]

really seriously thinking about selling up and hitting the road, literally. like to move closer to our kids and be closer to services. 22 years in the bush has been fun, but it's really starting to wear thin now.

[MB]

You’ve honestly answered your own question 10g Brother [emoji123][emoji123][emoji3590][emoji3590]


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[AB]

Stunning weekend up here at Marysville CP, blue skies and the place is dead quiet.

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[10G]

Is that place caravan accessible AB?

[AB]

Is that place caravan accessible AB?

Absolutely mate, easy for any size van to get in.

I don't drive up the monster hill from Narbethong into Marysville though, I just spend the extra 10 mins and drive around to Buxton and in from there.

That hill would test mogs rigs towing.

Its a cracker of a park, beautiful river running through it, 5 min walk into town, supermarket, bakery, pub, etc.

[AB]

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[10G]

Absolutely mate, easy for any size van to get in.

I don't drive up the monster hill from Narbethong into Marysville though, I just spend the extra 10 mins and drive around to Buxton and in from there.

That hill would test mogs rigs towing.

Its a cracker of a park, beautiful river running through it, 5 min walk into town, supermarket, bakery, pub, etc.

I feel a bit dumb. Is CP for caravan park or conservation park? As soon as i posted I thought "I bet that stands for caravan park".

[AB]

I feel a bit dumb. Is CP for caravan park or conservation park? As soon as i posted I thought "I bet that stands for caravan park".

Yep Caravan Park haha

[BigRAWesty]

Stunning weekend up here at Marysville CP, blue skies and the place is dead quiet.

https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/51.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCracking spot! And looks like stunning weather to!


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[AB]

Loving these warm mornings in the hillshttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/62.jpg


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[BigRAWesty]

Going to be an interesting day herehttps://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/63.jpg

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[jay see]

Finally got a chance to watch the F1.
With the start of annual leave tomorrow there is no 5 am alarm. https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2024/06/82.jpg

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[Plasnart]

Hang glider bike and kids fun pre helicopter parenting. :)

https://youtu.be/lLygZUrLv9M?si=mv8cmqY4sc9XtZWr

[jay see]

Shout out to patrol a part.

Sent them an email on Sunday night explaining that 2 of the extended sway bar links fail. Both passenger side links lost the nyloc nuts resulting in damaging the thread. Wanted to see if it would fall under a warranty claim.

They have sent out 2 replacement ends.
Great customer service..
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[10G]

finishing the last of the inside painting in prep for selling up. That makes me happy, not a painting fan.

[Plasnart]

Inspirational people like this make me happy :D

https://youtu.be/X16G2hsVI9w?si=-qPwg3Z_KnWAjCiT

[MB]

Septic Tanks (Yanks [emoji631]) must have a genetic disposition of naturally loosing chest hair on Television [emoji342][emoji2957]


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[mudski]

Only in "Murica" Plassy...

[10G]

just about got the house ready for sale, bloody garden jobs never seem to end, but we're close.

[mudnut]

Took Mrs mudsane out to the Swan Lake sand dunes via Mt Richmond National Park. It was good to get the Ol' Trol into 4 low. We checked out the condition of the camping grounds at the dunes. All the water at the entrance to the dunes has gone, and the camps is all dry. Swan lake is the lowest I have seen it for many years.

[mudnut]

My family and another group, were on the opposite bank, watching the elephant seal having a snooze on the edge of the tidal creek in town. An old bloke in a kayak, paddled serenely past us and the seal. It woke up, saw him, huffed, snorted and began a slow chase. We had to tell the paddler, that the seal was going after him. The old fella went pale, turned around and hurried back to our spot, jumped out of the kayak and climbed the bank. Luckily the seal just slowed and began huffing and baring his teeth at the intruder. It was amazing to see just how huge the animals head was. Mrs mudsane drove the old bloke back to his car so he could retrieve his kayak. I will upload pics when I find a USB cord.

[mudnut]

He paddled past, looking at us. He wasn't aware that the big stone on the bank was a seal.

He bloody knew it when the seal let out a big huff and swam at him!

[Plasnart]

Holy shit that’s a big fella!! I’d be walking on water mate! Haha

[mudnut]

Yeah, Plassy. The pics don't do it justice. Its eyes are about the size of a juicy valencia orange!

[mudnut]

He really did get pissed off at being disturbed. I only had the standard lens fitted so you can see how close he came. A couple of us went closer to the kayaker to help him up if the seal went to rush at him. As it was, the seal calmed down as soon as the kayak was out of the water.

[Plasnart]

Got a decent GT scoop happening too! :D

[mudnut]

It was amazing to see how such a big animal was so agile in the water. Effortlessly catching up to the intruder in seconds.

[BrazilianY60]

Not exactly today, but last weekend.
Nothing beats a saturday arvo working on the GQ having a cold beer, right? But wait! What if this time it was on my new stubby holder? Courtesy of legends Plasnart and AB ! Thanks a lot mates! I really appreciate the gesture!

Cheers from Brazil!

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[Plasnart]

Good stuff Braz! Nice to see you finally got one haha!

[BrazilianY60]

Losing a C-clip inside the car, looking for it for some 30 minutes because I definitely don't have any other, and later that day doing some other work, finding THE SAME SIZE C-clip in the jar of assorted bolts and nuts! That made me VERY happy!

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[GregRT]

Yeah, Plassy. The pics don't do it justice. Its eyes are about the size of a juicy valencia orange!

Man, that's massive!

[mudnut]

Glad I didn't get bitten. Mowing a paddock, on a ride on mower, and found the remains of of a fairly long eastern brown snake. The thing is, about 70 cm of the head and body was intact when I found it on the next pass. Gotta get a bigger machine so I'm out of reach!!

[Dooper56]

Finished wheel bearings and intercooler install.

[jay see]

Well it only took about 4 months, but my son finally got around to changing my windscreen after the Simpson trip. Second one in 2 years.. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20241129/425d1740571f92900cf247d31701ae09.jpg

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[Hodge]

Well it only took about 4 months, but my son finally got around to changing my windscreen after the Simpson trip. Second one in 2 years..

Looks good John.
I'm actually terrfied, if I ever have to get it replaced on my GU.
I can just picture the rust underneath and they tell me they cannot refit a new one ...

[jay see]

Looks good John.
I'm actually terrfied, if I ever have to get it replaced on my GU.
I can just picture the rust underneath and they tell me they cannot refit a new one ...Yeah, mines got a little. I wire brushed it with a drill and my son had some sort of agent that he put on.

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[mudski]

Yeah, mines got a little. I wire brushed it with a drill and my son had some sort of agent that he put on.

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I know I have rust under mine as I get a little water in down the inside of the screen when it rains.
I need to remove the screen first, fix the rust and then get a new screen in. Maybe after Christmas I’ll look at doing it.


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[BrazilianY60]

Quick little work trip and when in the hotel I noticed this... and it is even blue!

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[mudnut]

Just got back home from Bendigo. While I was there, I ducked into Readies 4x4, and picked up a cheap spare RB30 carby. Reads are only doing the occasional ZD toTD42 conversions now.

[locky]

Not the weather in Geelong today.

[Cuppa]

Finally got the OKA out for it's first trial run. A trip down to Gippsland to visit some old friends & to do some camping in our favourite spot in the Strzeleckis. All went well & even got the the truck's hubs locked in for the first time. (Nothing serious, just ensuring all works as it should)


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[mudnut]

Seeing it in action, I reckon you'll survive any where, no matter what. How comfortable is it to sit in and is it easy to get up to the drivers seat, Cuppa?

[Cuppa]

Seeing it in action, I reckon you'll survive any where, no matter what. How comfortable is it to sit in and is it easy to get up to the drivers seat, Cuppa?

I find it far more comfortable than our Patrol to sit in, primarily due to a more upright sitting position. The Patrol's seats were very close to the floor making for a 'bent' sitting position, which was not good for my back. I don't need any extra lumbar support in the OKA. Getting in & out is surpringly easy, it's a technique thing. How long it will remain easy for though is anyone's guess. We both have dodgy knees & hips' plus I have a dodgy back, but no problem getting in & out at the moment.

[jack]

Many of you read my post of last year lamenting my health issues.

I’m happy to say last Saturday I successfully completed my 20th LORNE PIER TO PUB OCEAN RACE

This is about my 70th open water swimming race in the last 22 years.
Happy with my time which was about 4 minutes slower than my best set 20 years ago.

Not aiming or be competitive (well maybe), just wanting to come out safely at the end.

Not a bad effort after severely damaging my shoulder in 2023 and a full shoulder reconstruction in October that year. Include some weird issues with my gut early last year, two cataract surgeries, and a massive rehab program keeping me out of the water for over 15 months.

Was hoping to do the 20 consecutively, I had to miss one year due to my daughter picking race day to get married and being totally out of action following surgery last year.

Very busy day with 5300 swimmers and an estimated 20,000 plus spectators.

Now aiming for a 30 swim medal, at that age I’ll probably consider retiring 😂

[Plasnart]

Many of you read my post of last year lamenting my health issues.

I’m happy to say last Saturday I successfully completed my 20th LORNE PIER TO PUB OCEAN RACE

This is about my 70th open water swimming race in the last 22 years.
Happy with my time which was about 4 minutes slower than my best set 20 years ago.

Not aiming or be competitive (well maybe), just wanting to come out safely at the end.

Not a bad effort after severely damaging my shoulder in 2023 and a full shoulder reconstruction in October that year. Include some weird issues with my gut early last year, two cataract surgeries, and a massive rehab program keeping me out of the water for over 15 months.

Was hoping to do the 20 consecutively, I had to miss one year due to my daughter picking race day to get married and being totally out of action following surgery last year.

Very busy day with 5300 swimmers and an estimated 20,000 plus spectators.

Now aiming for a 30 swim medal, at that age I’ll probably consider retiring 😂

Good onya Jack! Does that qualify you for “shark bait” status? I can’t remember the number needed for that.

Have personally done multiple open water swims but nowhere near your number. Only 1 pier to pub but twice including a teams event.

Keep going you bloody legend!

[jack]

Good onya Jack! Does that qualify you for “shark bait” status? I can’t remember the number needed for that.

Have personally done multiple open water swims but nowhere near your number. Only 1 pier to pub but twice including a teams event.

Keep going you bloody legend!

Thanks Plassy,

Actually gives me the double shark bait medal, one every ten years. It’s bloody competitive in the old farts age groups, no quarter given once the shotgun is fired.

My claim to fame is I beat Tony Abbott by about 3mins in 2012, and proud to say I paid for my own entry. He claimed about $500 on expenses from the tax payer.

[mudski]

Many of you read my post of last year lamenting my health issues.

I’m happy to say last Saturday I successfully completed my 20th LORNE PIER TO PUB OCEAN RACE

This is about my 70th open water swimming race in the last 22 years.
Happy with my time which was about 4 minutes slower than my best set 20 years ago.

Not aiming or be competitive (well maybe), just wanting to come out safely at the end.

Not a bad effort after severely damaging my shoulder in 2023 and a full shoulder reconstruction in October that year. Include some weird issues with my gut early last year, two cataract surgeries, and a massive rehab program keeping me out of the water for over 15 months.

Was hoping to do the 20 consecutively, I had to miss one year due to my daughter picking race day to get married and being totally out of action following surgery last year.

Very busy day with 5300 swimmers and an estimated 20,000 plus spectators.

Now aiming for a 30 swim medal, at that age I’ll probably consider retiring 😂

Well done mate. Thats impressive for sure.

[jmutt94]

trying to find a gu manual?

[jack]

trying to find a gu manual?

Here you go
https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?54-Nissan-Patrol-Manuals-Nissan-Patrol-Software

[Plasnart]

Here you go
https://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php?54-Nissan-Patrol-Manuals-Nissan-Patrol-Software

I’m sure you’ll get many thanks from the Facebook generation Jack.

[mudnut]

Bought some mechpro hydraulic lift wheel dollies early last year. Man! they make it extremely easy to move the old caravan around on a concrete floor. None of the pull-the-van-forward-steer it- and push-it-back-and repeat to move it. Just slide these things under, use your foot to pump them up and nudge the van to where you want it. Now I'm saving up for one of those remote control dolly wheels to shunt trailers and vans around the property instead of using the Ol Trol's winch.