Corowa 2010 - Year of the Jeep

[colin morley]

We arrived on the Tuesday with our dodge truck with the C15A on the tray and caravan behind - also one flat tyre. The time there was absolutely fantastic and enjoyed very much. A big thanks to all who helped organise the event. It is something to be very proud of.

Our trip home was eventfull. We needed a new tyre for the truck at Seymour and 9 kms out of Seymour the dodge backfired and stopped half way up a hill and on a corner (panic broke out) The battery died and then we swapped the battery from the blitz and thankfully the dodge started again. Thank heavens for the blitz!!! We arrived home at 7.30 after 530 kms from Corowa. Looking forard to next year. Today is a day of rest.

Colin and Joy

[colin jones]

Great week, as expected. I felt a bit naked not having a vehicle there, but have decided to have the vickers light tank ready for next year as it does fit the theme. Thanks to all the organizers for their great effort.
Colin & Simone.

[Jan Thompson]

Military Vehicle List for 2010: total 266
95 Ford Jeeps including 2 Mutts and 3 GPA’s
84 Willys Jeeps
24 Landrovers
9 Blitzes – 6 Chev
• 3 x C60L,
• 1 X C15,
• 1 X C15A
• 1 X C8AX
3 Ford
• 1 X Cab 12 F60L,
• 1X Cab 13 F60L,
• 1X F60S 400 Gallon Tanker
2 M37 Dodges
1 WC 62 6X6 Dodge Weapons Carrier
4 Dodge WC 52
1 Dodge WC 51
1 Dodge WC23 Command Reconnaissance
1 DUKW
1 1941 Ford 01T 30CWT
1 Chev Truck
4 US6 Studebakers
1 International A17 Tractor
1 International H Model Tractor
1 Leyland Moke
1 NM Mack Gun Tractor
3 Hafflinger
2 Unimog
2 Austin Champ
1 Skoda 1101 Staff Car
1 RAAF Chev Master Deluxe Staff Car
1 International Mk 5 Tipper
1 International
1 Humvee
1 VW – 82 E Sedan
1 Kubelwagen
1 Humber FV1600
1 Ford M8 Greyhound Armoured Car
1 GMC CCKW truck
1 M3A1 White Scout Car
1 1953 Ford 4 Ton Troop Transport
6 BSA motorcycles
2 BSA parabicycle
1 BSA folding bicycle
1 Indian 741 B Motorcycle
1 BMW R71 Motorcycle
3 Harley Davidson motorcycles
1 1991 Yamaha XT 600 motorcycle
1 Oz Amphibian Platypus (not military)

[Ganmain Tony]

Hi all

Just thought I'd let all who might want to know, I got home safely.

Then what would you expect from a Cab 12 that has a Ford V8 spinning like a top in it.

I'm understanding the old girl a lot better now and she is responding in kind. Even got the heel-toe on 4th to 3rd Down shift going.....gearbox & engine respond as smooth as silk.

Corowa is a very different event when you bring your own vehicle. Not to mention you feel like youve made a significant contribution to the richness of the event.

One hiccup on the way home - one of the Brass screws located at the front of the bowl in the Carbie came lose and fell out. You could tell instantly as the truck instantly smelt like a fuel tanker.

Oh dear..... this occured at Howlong......what a dreadful place to stop. A quick refit of the screw interrupted by a few Latte's under the big London Plane trees and I was off again.

No further incidents other than some fuel filters at Lockhart. Had a great yarn to the guys at Billabong Motors and a good coffee.

To all those I met and spoke to a Corowa..... a huge thankyou for your company & conversation. I just wish we could have a 6 month event in the middle.

Oh! and a few photos of course

[Jan Thompson]

Thanks for your report Tony. It looks like the event should be renamed "Year of the Breakdown". I enjoyed the ride on Thursday in your Blitz and after a few driving lessons with Keith Webb during the week you must have learnt a few things about gear changes. The photos Andrew McIntosh took of your Blitz in the mud holes look great. Do you have copies of these?

[Ganmain Tony]

No Jan Ive havent got anything,

Andrew did say to leave my details with you. Im sure youve got them but I'll send you a PM.

Is it possible to get the sections he filmed as well, on a DVD perhaps??

Thanks for such a quick reply. Are you at work today???

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

No Jan Ive havent got anything,

Andrew did say to leave my details with you. Im sure youve got them but I'll send you a PM.

Is it possible to get the sections he filmed as well, on a DVD perhaps??

Thanks for such a quick reply. Are you at work today???

I have the vision Andrew shot of you in the puddle by the bridge, as well as the very muddy one by the river we visited on Wednesday.

K

[Jan Thompson]

I have started my newsletter report and would like a few people to give me reports on activities they attended during the event. Examples include, the trip to Chiltern, Lang Kidby's talk, Visit to the Aged Care facility on Wednesday, trip to Maurice Wilson's property on Thursday, the parade on Saturday, items purchased or found at the Swap Meet, Auction and Presentations etc. It is always good to incorporate different peoples perspectives on the event.

[Max Hedges]

12:30 photo shoot

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

Hi all

Just thought I'd let all who might want to know, I got home safely.

Then what would you expect from a Cab 12 that has a Ford V8 spinning like a top in it.

I'm understanding the old girl a lot better now and she is responding in kind. Even got the heel-toe on 4th to 3rd Down shift going.....gearbox & engine respond as smooth as silk.

Corowa is a very different event when you bring your own vehicle. Not to mention you feel like youve made a significant contribution to the richness of the event.

One hiccup on the way home - one of the Brass screws located at the front of the bowl in the Carbie came lose and fell out. You could tell instantly as the truck instantly smelt like a fuel tanker.

Oh dear..... this occured at Howlong......what a dreadful place to stop. A quick refit of the screw interrupted by a few Latte's under the big London Plane trees and I was off again.

No further incidents other than some fuel filters at Lockhart. Had a great yarn to the guys at Billabong Motors and a good coffee.

To all those I met and spoke to a Corowa..... a huge thankyou for your company & conversation. I just wish we could have a 6 month event in the middle.

Oh! and a few photos of course

Outstanding, the work you've done on that truck Tony! It's come a long way! Nice dawg, too...