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Offline Reverend Hedgash

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2610 on: May 24, 2012, 09:41:10 PM »
Might be perfect timing for me...

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2611 on: June 06, 2012, 04:50:14 AM »
Not much happening here
Booked my ticket Stateside for August
Didn't get to do motorcycle tech at Lake G so it looks like I'm doing motorcycle tech at Bonneville Speedweek again
My big decision this year is whether to rent a car or buy some thing to bring back to Aus
My Younger brother would like me to pick him up a 65 Fairlane and I wouldn't mind a 70's Chevelle to go with my Monaro
Any ideas?
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Offline Reverend Hedgash

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2612 on: June 06, 2012, 08:05:07 AM »
Budget?

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2613 on: June 06, 2012, 08:48:36 AM »
Get a Guzzi :-), real motors have their webbing on the outside.

I also have a bevel ducati, R90s, and a few Jap bikes if that confuses you more, mostly bought at a lot less than pristine condition.

Fastback Mustang would look good next to the Monaro if you can look at nice cars rather than a brand.

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Offline Elmo Rodge

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2614 on: June 06, 2012, 09:10:49 AM »
I think you would be much happier with my 1935 Ford Fordor.  :-D Wayno

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2615 on: June 06, 2012, 09:41:57 AM »
I think you would be much happier with my 1935 Ford Fordor.  :-D Wayno

Wow, I forgot about that car! :oops:

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2616 on: June 06, 2012, 09:44:12 AM »
Get a Guzzi :-), real motors have their webbing on the outside.

I also have a bevel ducati, R90s, and a few Jap bikes if that confuses you more, mostly bought at a lot less than pristine condition.

Fastback Mustang would look good next to the Monaro if you can look at nice cars rather than a brand.

Cheers
Jon

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As do I
2 Bevels, 1 Loop frame Guzzi (not that much webbing), 1 Bimota (hidden in roof in bits), 2 Aprilia, and a bunch of CB1100F & R (hidden at parents house in large trailer) and the odd German scooter. current complete bikes (looks both ways to see if girl is looking) 16


I think you would be much happier with my 1935 Ford Fordor.  :-D Wayno
 
The whole rag around the leg thing just seems odd to me
just fix the oil leak

Budget?

Yes, I have a budget (looks both....... you get it)

G

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2617 on: June 06, 2012, 11:37:53 AM »
Grumm, you're thinking of my '36 Tudor. And the oil leak is an experiment to make sure I don't make that mistake in the Racing Car.  :-) The '35 is the green one parked in front of my shed and it has no nasty old oily motor in it. Wayno

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2618 on: June 06, 2012, 05:20:22 PM »
No engine! I guess that would make it easier to push
You could just take the oil pressure gauge out of the '36. It's not like you need one
G
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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2619 on: June 06, 2012, 05:53:16 PM »
you really are in top form....stand back Jon and Wayno he's on a roll. :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2620 on: June 06, 2012, 10:58:16 PM »
you really are in top form....stand back Jon and Wayno he's on a roll. :cheers: :cheers:

So, anyhow. I've paid for my ticket and arrive in LA on the 8th of August
So Goggles, Simon tells me you will be needing a lift to Wendover
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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2621 on: June 07, 2012, 12:37:23 AM »
Grumm,
Bind and drag him if you have to, he won't regret it.

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2622 on: June 07, 2012, 01:06:29 AM »
My life is complicated and I see that my friends are now actively engaged in complicating it further.

So I guess I should check my inbox for letters of encouragement/harassment from Herrs Rodge and Freudenberger...........

Don's just jumped up..... there'll be a photo next.
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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2623 on: June 07, 2012, 01:40:55 AM »
Sorry, no photos just yet.
I have to keep something in the bank for blackmail. :evil:
Just bring the Mrs. along so she can take advantage of the exchange rate and boost our economy.

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Offline Reverend Hedgash

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Re: Australian Belly Tank
« Reply #2624 on: June 07, 2012, 02:10:30 AM »
Ok Colonel here is my first suggestion,

not quite the Bathurst contender the Cooper S was but at least its RHD...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Austin-Mini-Cooper-1380cc-RHD-Classic-/110893559442?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d1c56e92#ht_1160wt_1167

One of these little beuties could come in handy, especially given your postal history (RHD too!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-AM-General-FJ8C-Right-Hand-Drive-Mail-Truck-1-2-Ton-/110891339326?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d1a38e3e#ht_500wt_926

And finally, the pick of the litter: I think Cougars are still a little under rated in Oz, but I like them and reckon you'd get more than your money back:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Mercury-Cougar-XR7-Car-Year-/160818838845?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item25718cbd3d#ht_500wt_1184


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