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Thread: The "Tank" - Big, Grey and Ugly ..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Finly Owner View Post
    TANK and checker plate are meant to be! Put some on the outside and will start to resemble a Hummer!


    Tim
    Ummm, the hummer look is not quite what I'm going for, but the door trims would look great I reckon - just thin stuff to keep weight at a minimum.

    Hmmm ... might have a lash at it ...

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    A snap from the weekend ... not an action shot, but I played with the contrasts etc as that stone entrance to the tour route was simply beautiful ... like going through a big gate to enter a paradise ... very nice ...

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1322602753.768953.jpg

    Definitely need a winch up front!! Looks bare without it! lol

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    Looks like a must see place i lived up your way years ago
    and never new about that place

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    Quote Originally Posted by roofy View Post
    Looks like a must see place i lived up your way years ago
    and never new about that place
    Mate, I live here full time and never knew about it - was very pleasantly surprised .. very nice spot .. could imagine its a top winter getaway to spend a cold night by the fire, as well as in summer when the swimming opportunities (and good wet tracks) are in abundance ...

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    See what happens when we get out and about with like minded ppl we see more and more of this beuatiful country
    its so more satifying when sharing with friends

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    Quote Originally Posted by roofy View Post
    See what happens when we get out and about with like minded ppl we see more and more of this beuatiful country
    its so more satifying when sharing with friends
    Too right fella!!!!

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    Right, just to keep my gargantuan thread ticking along (lmao), this is the plan ... virtually going to be a new build process in its own right, and should take about 3-6 months.

    1. Auto box valve body upgrade - December 2011 (includes manual torque lockup switch and temp gauges)
    2. Winch - already ordered through Torq4x4 - December 2011
    3. Petrol tank back in, new ECU, and bigger injectors - January 2012
    4. 35" Mickey Thompson Baja Claws - January 2012 (thanks Benny!!!)
    5. Full dyno and tuning - February 2012
    6. 6" Off Road Boss springs and shocks, and drop arms (drop boxes going) - February 2012

    That should see it ready for the comp in March ...

    7. New seats (front) - whenever
    8. New rear windows (solids) - January 2012
    9. Full rebuild of the old engine, decompress and refit - when I can afford it
    10. New rear bar - still haven't decided if I'll build or buy, but leaning towards build
    11. Dual battery system - when I can afford it
    12. A BIG facelift - a full respray/paint job ... when I can afford it

    Hate the costs, but thoroughly enjoying the process of the continued change of direction for Tank. And yep, eventually it'll get to the point of it being de-registered and being a weekend warrior. Think I'm already pushing 'the friendship' with the boys in blue, so this would see a big target painted on the side I reckon ... then I can get another Patrol (street friendly) to tow it around!!!

    Thinking of putting labelling/advertising on it for the forum, Torq4x4, AutoArt Mechanical, etc ... (not looking for sponsorship as such, just figure can't hurt to promote places that have taken care of me and get their names out there ...).

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    Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing it in comp. Are you selling the current lift kit and will you be selling the rear bar?

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    Are ya gunna keep the same colour?
    Big lift needs big rubber 37's???

    IF YA DONT GET STUCK YA AINT TRYIN HARD ENOUGH........OR YA TOOK THE CHICKEN TRACK

    WARNING: TOWBALLS USED WITH SNATCHSTRAPS DO KILL!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan View Post
    Sounds good. Looking forward to seeing it in comp. Are you selling the current lift kit and will you be selling the rear bar?
    Rear bar is already taken as it were, but I'll be selling the springs, shocks and drop boxes (and braided brake lines).

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