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« on: February 08, 2005, 09:59:23 AM »
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someone said the other day they thought it was snowing in the snowies.
Should we be fitting snowchains?
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2005, 10:10:35 AM »
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 Huh Huh Huh   YEA SOME ONE SAID TO ME THAT IT HAD SNOWED IN THE SNOWIES IN JANUARY BETTER NOT BE SNOWING IN MARCH. IT WOULD BE A DIFFERENT NATS Cheesy Grin Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2005, 10:49:34 AM »
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Our paper on Saturday had a lovely picture of Perisher Valley blanketed in snow. It is unusual for this time of year. We will be keeping an eye on this.
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2005, 08:47:40 PM »
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Hi guys,
Even if it snows it is unlikely that you'll need chains. Anyone coming from the north (via Cooma) will not need chains. Those traveling via Khancoban & thredbo may need chains IF it snows, which as Colin said, is very unlikely. Keep an eye on the weather reports.

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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2005, 10:19:33 PM »
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Can somebody explain to us west aussies what snow is.
                            Cool Cool Cool

Will we have a snowman building contest
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2005, 10:20:38 PM »
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ummm.....what's a snow chain?  anything like a daisy chain?? Huh Grin
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2005, 03:27:10 AM »
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Can't get my fingers into the guards, no chance for chains for me!  Grin
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2005, 04:23:27 AM »
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Chains - like radials - are for pussies.  Real men cruise on crossplies Grin
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2005, 07:28:05 AM »
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2005, 01:31:13 PM »
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you aren't serious about the snow are you, I was kidding about the chains, there would be no chance in hell off getting them on my car without shredding the guards.
I guess I will just have to indulge in the loss of traction.
perhaps we should have some snow driving events incorporated into the nationals while we have the chance.
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« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2005, 01:31:20 AM »
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The best way to explain snow to people from the dusty areas is that it is just lumpy water and here in the frosty area we look foward to it falling at anytime of the year however late March is shirt sleeve time in the snowies.
As for chains back in the old days when FC's were new winter treads were the go.
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2005, 12:52:51 PM »
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 Grin I'll bet I CAN fit your cars with SNOWCHAINS mates!

Only problem -- you'd have to SHIP them to the US to be fitted [ long WET drive otherwise  Wink ]

I've fitted Beemers, MBs, and Porches Wink here that the owners were told  "can't be done"  Huh

SNOWCHAINS101 provided with EVERY set fitted by the San Diego Highwayman

As long as you HAVE a "fingers width" clearance a Security Chain Co. product will fit and function reliably Cool

Isn't the internet wonderfull?

Snowtraction and SNOWCHAINS101 provided by --

http://www.snowtraction.com
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« Reply #12 on: March 09, 2005, 01:41:08 PM »
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Good to hear from you, Highwayman.

Not too many Holdens (the home-grown Aussie GM product) in the U.S.  How did you find our site?

Obviously you like the 1950s vehicles.  Your pieced-togther vehicle looks like it has a 1959-60 Ford V8 front (in Oz the sedans were sold as "Customline" and the utes (Oz for Utility - "pick-up" in your language) were badged "Mainline").  Even for a Ford, they were a pretty good vehicle.

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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2005, 04:34:38 AM »
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Howdy Martin,

Was "surfin" with a snowchains keyword and your site popped up Wink -- Thanks for welcome Cheesy

SAR rig is 55 Ford Country Sedan from windscreen back and 56 Crown Victoria from windscreen forward -- was severly wrecked when I first aquired it in 66. lots of additions-changes over 600,00+ miles since Cool

I DO appreciate old classics -- AM one myself Wink

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« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2005, 12:22:56 PM »
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Cathy said i can use her chains...
but i am not allowed to use her whips or handcuffs.

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« Reply #15 on: July 12, 2005, 04:24:46 AM »
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Lucky the nats wasn't on this weekend.......the road from Cooma to Jindabyne was closed because of heavy snowfalls  Shocked

Shirtsleeve weather? I don't think so!
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« Reply #16 on: July 12, 2005, 05:34:06 AM »
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They also lost all power in Jindabyne due to ice build up on the power lines, they just fell over. Shocked
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« Reply #17 on: July 12, 2005, 06:26:59 AM »
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 Grin Grin ;Dive got some for sale 14inch the  for next time the nats are up there( but they might be a bit rusty by then hehe) Grin Grin Grin cheers mini
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