My old UglyStick does that too...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
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My old UglyStick does that too...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
I priced a cheap surf rod today for $49 from BCF long enough. I need about a 9foot rod which will be 2.7 above the bar and give me the 3.5mQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
After seeing rosscos I'm confident my rods and a legit flag will be fine to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I have a dozen so triple up rods will be ample!
Are they long enough mate? Can you bring some to the Show for meQuote:
Originally Posted by AB
I have 12....They are 2m long.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I know this sounds dodgy but if Winnie can use his conduit (which will be 100% fine) you and I can use 3 and 3 each gaffa tapped together to create a 3-4m high pole and I can promise that is ample mate. These rods are solid 8mm high density plastic and they will be fine...
I will bet my left one that this set up will be less whippy then a proper manufactured set up.
Ill make a set up tomoz as above Dazz and let you know just in case...lol
Wow the dodgey brothers thought you where going
to check out the ones at the show
Ill have a look Roofy, as long as the prices arnt ridiculous I'm sure we could end up with a proper one.Quote:
Originally Posted by roofy
Careful AB..............Every time hubbie bets his left one he looses it!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
I always carry a spare old mate..lolQuote:
Originally Posted by snicko
Really Andy... Maybe the conduit will be okay! Haha
Kev is from wa mate and he would of used conduit all the time. I reckon that's fine bud.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Happy to be shot down from others though...lol
I use a 'mine spec' centre roof mount with LED that is almost as rigid as a steel pole and an old 27 meg HF fibreglass stick that is whippy as of the front bar depending on what I am doing and where I am.
At 40 kph or less who gives a rats how whippy it is and in actual use the whippy flags are easier to spot in the bush anyway.
I used a black widow sand flag whilst I was driving around the dunes etc around beachport and robe last week. I found it to be extremely flexing to the point it would flex back to my roof rack on the cab when I had the three poles connected. If I only had two poles connected it wasn't too bad. Only thing is it wasn't high enough for legal height for Simpson as it needs to be 3.5 metres above ground
Ps. I have a black widow flag and pole set up if anyone wants to borrow for the Simpson trip. As I can no longer make the trip. I won't be needing it
This is mine, extendable but rigid as and no spring base but I made one up during the week but I think the spring is not strong enough but I guess it will do for the Simpson it's not like we will be doing 100kph or will we lol.
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I have an adjustable Paint Roller handle that is long enough and looks just like that but was concerned that is was Rigid and i might take it out on a tree or something?? Might go with what AB has i reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stropp
Yeh I got a heavy spring and welded a thread off a bolt to it but she flops around a bit so eventually I will source another heavier spring, also don't think we will see too many trees out there :) I will just leave it off travelling to a from the Simpson.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I have been reading this thread about the flags and am not sure what the go is.....
Is having a whip a good thing or not?
It's more about the thing standing up and not being so flexible that it hits your cab every time you go over a big bump. It would drive you nuts.Quote:
Originally Posted by snicko
Thats OK then. We have had our flag (3.8m) for years and its a solid with no whip. The only thing wrong is the flag size.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
Well I'm packed, ready to go!!!
Going to be a long week and a half!!!
I told Rossco well meet him around Renmark way.
Darren and Winnie have we organised a meeting point/time yet?
No we have not!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
What day are we leaving? Wednesday? Or Thursday?
Thursday mate, I can't do Wednesday.Quote:
Originally Posted by MudRunnerTD
I'm happy for a super early leave Thursday morning though and get some Kms under us...
Bendigo?
8am 9am?
I am happy with Bendigo at 9am
I had to make my flag longer as I used to cable tie it to my tall UHF ant.
Used a short length of conduit that slides over the UHF ant and cable tied the flag to it
Hi guys,
At this stage looks like I will be leaving mid Thursday and staying a night in Horsham Thursday night, but will see how things go with work, there is a slight chance I can push it back another day. Thinking of spending a night at Mt Remarkable, then probably another around Coward Sprigs area, then one more day to Dalhousie. Will stay in touch to see how things pan out, would be good to hook up with the convoy.
Does anyone know the conditions of the Oodnadatta - Mt Dare road. I'm sure it's all good just wondering slow going it will be? All roads seem to be open and in good nick.
You're a week early! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
I wish !! Don't think that will happen Winnie! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Let us know how you go next week Rossco, would be great if you can get that extra day mate...
Well work something out I'm sure!
It's really starting to sink in now....can't wait!!!
Another step closer... printed off my permits for the Great Central Road today.
My car is booked at my mechanics on Thursday to do brake and clutch fluids and just do a bit of an inspection, and install my new Superior engine mounts and door hinges. (I got real lazy)
Booked for the auto electrician on Monday to wire up my fuel gauge for the sub tank, monday/Tuesday I will change all fluids and pack the car... Wednesday I will sit at home as nervous as can be and probably won't get a wink of sleep that night Hahaha!
I am freaking out, so excited!
I'm thinking Bendigo maccas at 9am Winnie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
That way I know ill be up at 5am eager to go and will probably just leave so you'll see me at McDonald's on my fifth coffee shaking with anxiety...lol
Yeah, we'll see how we go, hopefully. You guys got any stop overs planned or just see where you get to as you travel?Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
It is getting bloody close, cant wait!!
Still a bit of work to go on the 4by. Nearly there getting some new rubber next week ($$$$ ouch). It's sure been getting a bit of love lately :)
Yep sounds good mate. I will be the same haha... Can't sleep so might as well drive!Quote:
Originally Posted by AB
What did you end up getting?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rossco
KM 2's. It was between them and MTZ's and the BF's won! Can't wait to get heaps of road k's on them and wear em out a bit !!
Rear drawers are nearly done, just waiting for some t handles from Ebay and a few other bits and pieces. I took a bit of inspiration from your truck Winnie, hope it's not copyrighted LOL.
If I had known, I have some stainless t handles here you could have had, I bought them for when I was gonna build my drawers but then laziness got the better of me again and I bought some haha
I made a sand flag pole today... Lots of skills involved and very technical. 2 piece conduit pole! Darren reckons the screwed join may be a weak point and I hope he's wrong but if he's right (he usually is) then I still have the bell on one end of the conduit so will join there and tape the crap out of it haha.
EDIT: Black Widow list the flag only as an available part on their website with retail price $35. I will order one tomorrow.
Spewin!! If they don't come in the mail soon I might have to grab em!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Flag looks good. As AB mentioned I went all out and bought a ridgy dige proper sand flag. At three meters it sure wobbles around a bit. Haven't tried it on the car yet, might put it on on the weekend and see how it goes in the Hills. . . It's going to drive me bonkers I reckon!