Think i just bought another one

[NosFEratu]

sorry there should have been a question mark after the FC! can't see the pics at work so not sure what model it is ;)

[fe350chev]

Hi

Like I said, if u do the drive i could be your first stop, 500km from adelaide, should be able to do it in 1 day. U could stay in our caravan and give it a good check, I know plenty of blokes here who are mechanics who couls ort it to get u going, then if u were not sure about it, we could trailer it to melbourne (depending on what day it was) and at least u would have made it there which from there would be considerably cheaper to get it on the truck from there to sydney.

[JB]

The other thing that you should always have with you is some fencing wire... You never know what can break and is amazing how a bit of fencing wire gets you out of the crap!

[Not Happy Jan]

I would like to thank everyone for their help and some very generous offers.
Due to a number of factors such as daughters birthday this weekend. (14)... Hastings old Holdens classic cruise the next weekend and then wife's BD (15 :D :D :D :D  oops 50 :o) too the weekend after that. (she really would be "not happy Jan")Easter, etc etc I have decided to get her shipped up. Probably the wisest move. The seller was abit coy when I asked about services etc and brakes, He said that it was fine for the 30 ks' he drives it each week  . It would more than likely do it with ease. I'll just get it back here and give it the once over and do a local run. Its a grand I didn't want to spend but had resigned myself to at least 700 before I bought it so 400 bucks extra and I save my butt and back 20 hours of driving in a day and a half.
( i think I've talked myself into it now)
Kathi if your ever up this way you can get free Physio for the duration ;D
Thanks to all again. More pictures next week. For now Back to the rust repairs..... my welding is coming along. Making a workbench this afternoon before a huge storm and blackout



nearly finished

[fe350chev]

Does that mean your missus is really 58???  :D....................... :-\

[FCRB26]

whats your plans for your bench top .

I have been using 38mm particle timber stuff then sheet it in 1.5 gal for people seems to feel a bit more solid.


Pete

[Not Happy Jan]

whats your plans for your bench top .

Hi Pete
I'm using 19 mm yellow tongue . water proof and reasonably solid,- thats why the extra supports. Thats a good idea about the gal sheeting.

[NosFEratu]

Thanks Nick  ;) hope the "move" goes well  :)

[FCRB26]

That will do the trick.
I just find the sheeting easy to wipe and a earth if you are welding.

Also i never knew they made self tappers for yellow tongue to steel they have little wings that clear the timber as you are drilling and they self countersink..



Pete

[Not Happy Jan]

Call me Cranky BUT... I accepted the "QUOTE" from ACR for $1115 and that was a hard decision to make. Get an email back saying their quote is now $1145 due to increased fuel costs. Whats 30 bucks worth of fuel into 1700K's.  I told them to shove it! :-*my ass.
Back to the drawing board!  :'(.
Got two more leads and then if that doesn't work out its a ROAD TRIP.
Kathi ...what are you doing next Saturday at 2.10pm
lets see
1. Fuel pump... check
2. tools.... check
3. sleeping bag... check
4. fence wire.... check
5. map of adelaide... check
6. no doz.... check
7. check on those screws that Pete is talking about

[rat]

give this guy a call 0417848114 kim is his name c how u go cheers gaz

[fe350chev]

what about a companion  :-*

[Not Happy Jan]

what about a companion  :-*

More than welcome to come for a ride ;)

[Not Happy Jan]

Thanks Rat
I'll give him a call

[NosFEratu]

Just saw your post Nick - we can be at the airport at 2.10pm if Kim's quote is not acceptable to you. 

You have my mobile/home number via the PM I sent the other day.  :)   

[NosFEratu]

re no.5 of your list - don't worry, we'd make sure you got to the freeway  ;)

[fe350chev]

Why dont we turn this into a charity run and give the money to the japan earthquake appeal  :D ha ha.

[FCRB26]

or why not call the TAB and we can have bets at weather or not the old girl will make it. ;D





surely its do able i have done a lot of stupid stuff and this isnt even close you will be right.

[stephen]

Call me Cranky BUT... I accepted the "QUOTE" from ACR for $1115 and that was a hard decision to make. Get an email back saying their quote is now $1145 due to increased fuel costs. Whats 30 bucks worth of fuel into 1700K's.  I told them to shove it! :-*my ass.
Back to the drawing board!  :'(.
Got two more leads and then if that doesn't work out its a ROAD TRIP.
Kathi ...what are you doing next Saturday at 2.10pm
lets see
1. Fuel pump... check
2. tools.... check
3. sleeping bag... check
4. fence wire.... check
5. map of adelaide... check
6. no doz.... check
7. check on those screws that Pete is talking about

Hi .. Im going to Goolwa tomorrow morning ( Sunday 20th), so if I can be of help to you, let me know, I also live 20 minutes away from Goolwa, so if you need to store the car for a few weeks, can help out..Regards Stephen

[Not Happy Jan]

Hi Stephen
Buddy if you could get it back to your place that would be an absolute bonus. That give me some breathing space to work out my options
What is a contact no for you and i'll give you a call.
Nick