Roofy needs our help ..... Can the forum come to the rescue !!!!

Roofy needs our help whether he likes it or not.... his car has decided to grenade itself and Roofy is in no position at this stage to fix it being a pensioner.

He has just had to put off 2 years of planning to go on a trip along the Madigan line.... I would be guttered.

I am asking those that can help out a senior member who has been on the forum for as many years as it has been running and turned up to nearly every event.

It has been 15 months since the forum helped me and I feel Roofy deserves help more than I do.

So if you can chip in some cash to put towards what ever is decided on and get Roofy back on the road..

Ab has a bank account that can be used for donations and if you PM me I will send them through.

Please guys those that can help with a person who truly deserves it.

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Let us know some details when it comes through Jonno. Great idea mate!

I am 100% behind this. As said by Jonathan, there are not many trips or meets that the man in the hat has not been to!
I will do whatever I can to help Roofy.

Roofy's a good egg, happy to chip in what I can.

Chuck up the details. I'll throw in what I can

You don't even need to ask.
As much as I dislike the 3L he has put a lot of work into the 'beast'.

I will chip in what I can, unfortunately cannot be much at this time.

yep put my name down, ill do what ever i can to help =D

Good stuff guys... Mudski is thinking of doing a raffle for some of those LED spotlights and donate the proceeds to Roofy.

I am just off a phone call from my old mate Roofy and as you can imagine he is absolutely devastated and is very appreciative of the offers of help.
Roofy however is a very proud man and is finding it hard to accept the help offered but at the same time needs our help to get back on the Road as he and Jane live for their 4WD trips. Lorraine and I will be donating what we can afford and also any other help.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Good stuff guys... Mudski is thinking of doing a raffle for some of those LED spotlights and donate the proceeds to Roofy.

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Awesome idea Mudski.
I will be in for a ticket.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

Good stuff guys... Mudski is thinking of doing a raffle for some of those LED spotlights and donate the proceeds to Roofy.

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If someone can assist me in how to do a Raffle online it would be great, as I have NFI on how this would work.

Not to be a spoilfun but would you need a permit

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Originally Posted by threedogs

Not to be a spoilfun but would you need a permit

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No, you call it donations rather than cost of ticket.

Sorry to hear roofy! Ill see what I can do and yep I'll be up for a ticket if you can work it out mudski

>>>tappin from tassie

Good work Jono, champion. I know it might be hard to accept help and generosity but don't think you have a choice with this one roofy! ! ☺, we'll get the beast going again. Happy to chuck in. . .

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Originally Posted by Rossco

Good work Jono, champion. I know it might be hard to accept help and generosity but don't think you have a choice with this one roofy! ! ☺, we'll get the beast going again. Happy to chuck in my TD42 mate. . .

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Fixed it for ya Rossco. :)

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Originally Posted by mudski

Fixed it for ya Rossco. :)

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Oh? Hahahaha. Commited now i guess ☺. . .

I'm in. Just let me now the details once there sorted out.

Im in for a ticket or 2

PM sent BA, Contact me please. NONE of you buggers answer your phone! And BA I only have your old number. Are you all trying to tell me something? LOL

I have found a ZD30: Rebuilt 40000ks ago only swapped out for a TD42. We are getting a massive discount. A once off for roofy.

Well I'm happy to pitch in a little now that I finally have a job lol. When Mudski gets the raffle up and running count me in for a ticket :)

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Originally Posted by mudnut

PM sent BA, Contact me please. NONE of you buggers answer your phone! And BA I only have your old number. Are you all trying to tell me something? LOL

I have found a ZD30: Rebuilt 40000ks ago only swapped out for a TD42. We are getting a massive discount. A once off for roofy.

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well done mate! that would be awesome and a real get outta jail free card

Yep I'm in. Let us know some details and I'll send some money.

@midski
I'd set it up like a lucky squares page..
You all pay for a number and then the numbers are thrown into a hat and drawn out.

I'll pm you as I may have a prize to donate aswell..

Bugger it Roofy and Jane. Such a crappy deal. I am happy to help with something when it's sorted. Crowd funding another motor is your best bet mate. As others have said you have been a Pillar of the place for so long mate, don't let your Pride get in the way bud, people will help you however they can, big and small, every little bit will help. Money is tight in my house but happy to help with something mate.

Ok I have just got home and had heaps of messages and calls so need to sort some stuff out.

First is AB is having a %$# of a day so was not able to get back to me sooner... we are confirmed with his bank account which I have the details so either pm or text me and I will send them through to you.

Now also need to know some more about this engine so will look into that and see what the go is and also where how when in which we do this and and who can help.

Now this deal if is as good as I am told will be a great help but we will need oil filters and other perishables plus it may need to go into a shop to be fettled with.

So please message me so I can get started with this all.. Thursday and Friday I will be in a training course so out of action these days.

Is Roofy happy to go ahead with this motor if it checks out?

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Originally Posted by Winnie

Is Roofy happy to go ahead with this motor if it checks out?

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I was going to find out the details first before having discussion with roofy as it is all unknown right now and no point talking about something we know nothing about.

I spoke with roofy, earlier, regarding the engine, and he is happy to go with what we decide. I still want to talk with Andy, before I confirm with the supplier, as I don't want to step on any toes.

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Originally Posted by mudnut

I spoke with roofy, earlier, regarding the engine, and he is happy to go with what we decide. I still want to talk with Andy, before I confirm with the supplier, as I don't want to step on any toes.

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Can someone with the expertise give an estimate of costs in addition to the Motor.

Clutch kit , maybe. Fluids gaskets, tune, rear engine seal and welsh plugs. Is all I can think atm . He has the fuel pump and all the hoses etc on the vehicle

I have been on the phone with the supplier of the engine and they have given me a number of options but do not want to do anything until all options are on the table with an idea of costs and positives and negatives.

Also waiting till i talk to more tech savvy members in regards to options.

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Originally Posted by Bloodyaussie

I have been on the phone with the supplier of the engine and they have given me a number of options but do not want to do anything until all options are on the table with an idea of costs and positives and negatives.

Also waiting till i talk to more tech savvy members in regards to options.

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We just need to raid Rossco's joint when he's not home and take something of his....
O.h wait! He's not home now. Hmmmm

im in send me details

Just please note that I am not the decision maker with this whole process and am far from the expert when it comes to zd30's or if a TD conversion is at all viable.

I am just putting the case forward and instigating what is needed to get the ball rolling.

There is no super rush so we need not make hasty decisions.

I was made another offer on top of the current offer .....

This is the offer so far from a 4x4 wreckers (will name them soon)

A ZD30 with a rebuild about 40,000km ago (cannot confirm parts used) for $1000 there is a turn key warranty only.

Then there is a ZD30 that was the owners son inlaws and they know more history and will do it for $1750 still only a turn key warranty.

Now I have not looked into any other options being rebuild or TD conversion or 2nd hand engines from elsewhere.

$3500 was raised when I went through hell 15 months ago and can only use that as some sort of gauge.?

I have not spoken to more tech savvy as yet as I have been flat out and have a school music thing on tonight so still wont get a chance.

Now there are the facts at this stage to be seen by all.

F$#k its hot.

Yup you know I'm in.

Sorry gents crazy day today and it's not over.

I believe BA has my details and is using my account, no probs.

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Originally Posted by AB

Sorry gents crazy day today and it's not over.

I believe BA has my details and is using my account, no probs.

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A couple of very generous donations just came through... god there are some good people out there.

I will try and flog off my extra gardening equipment and contribute the earnings from that also..

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Originally Posted by mudski

We just need to raid Rossco's joint when he's not home and take something of his....
O.h wait! He's not home now. Hmmmm

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You've got a nice fresh engine with all the parts to suit a GU. . . Always thought you were generous bloke markie☺. . Hahaha