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Old 04-03-18, 10:54
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The 6 x 4s were Meadows Diesels. I assume these were the same?
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Old 04-03-18, 11:36
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The 6 x 4s were Meadows Diesels. I assume these were the same?
The 6x4 Pioneer was fitted with the Gardner 6LW diesel engine, not a Meadows.

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Old 04-03-18, 18:16
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Of course!. Thanks Richard for correcting my mistake.
While on mistakes, can someone correct the spelling of the thread title please?
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Old 05-03-18, 05:42
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Can't help but think that the wrecker could find a more worthy use....
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Old 05-03-18, 06:35
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So, what country does the number plate belong to? (as it is not a Kiwi one)
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Old 05-03-18, 13:20
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I think the number on the bonnet is latitude and longitude ! But looking it up that location is in the sea (just) very close to the antarctic circle. Very odd.

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