Border Raiding...

[Dinty]

G'day All, I just love the crap that going on here LOL , but I'm curious what is hiding out at the corner of Queen St E and Ashdale Ave, ?? that has to be over in Nth America anyway cheers and yes what time does your Y'ASS open bl***y clever people in here cheers Dennis

[hrpearce]

Dennis in the new year thread Jif posted a picture of that intersection out of his window so I was playing with my new broadband and decided to see if I could find it

[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Can y'see me waving from the deck, ye silly bunt?

[hrpearce]

OH Howard look at me.

[hrpearce]

My patrol gets a workout

[Howard]

Avast, Ye Scurvy Dog!
Bloody Mexicans!
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Thought I'd edit the photo a little...

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Howard

Avast, Ye Scurvy Dog!
Bloody Mexicans!
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Thought I'd edit the photo a little...

Thought you'd have a little arty fun at my expense while you thought I was without access!

This is one beautiful cab 12 - everything seems to be unworn - she towed very well, no play in steering at all, no wear even on the brake and clutch pedals... although a few bits missing as well as a mod to keep the roof on once the timber gave way which will need to be repaired, as well as a seized engine.

My extreme thanks to Robert for his assistance in the Patrol - I have new respect for them given the potentially hairy descent from the hills where the truck was located - down a steep rocky track. I had the truck in gear with my foot on the clutch in case it started to push the Patrol sideways. The handbrake on the F60L still functions perfectly.

Robert beat me to it with the 'top of the world' post. Here's another...

[Keith Webb]

Another on top of the world...

And the former resting place.

The truck has been painted deep bronze green which indicates post-war service which is unusual for a cab 12. Quite possibly it had a specialist body such as a workshop fitted. Once I find an ARN this should be relatively simple to establish.

The tyres are 11.00-20 Chevron pattern - not the originals but they look the part despite being a bit brittle.

[jack neville]

Warning.! I will be conducting a secret border raid from my forward base at Corowa this year, deep into NSW. The prize? To be revealed.

[Mike Cecil]

Keith,

I hope you are sealing off that shed, calling in the licensed Asbestos Clean Up Crew, informing the HAZMAT people at the EPA, placing barriers at a certified safe distance to keep the general public, sheep and cattle safe from air-borne asbestos fibres and were wearing a full-face mask filter system (pos pressure) certified for the prevention of the ingress of asbestos fibres when you took that shot!!!

Love the bright blue V8, by the way.....

Mike C

[Keith Webb]

I held my breath and was careful not to make any air currents.
Actually I was looking for more of the stuff as I hear it is a good insulator.
At least it's not the blue asbestos! But of course I do understand it is a potentially hazardous material, to be treated with respect.
Whilst the engine is an appealing shade of blue there will be an unappealing shade of brown rust in at least two of the cylinders.

Originally Posted by Mike Cecil

Keith,

I hope you are sealing off that shed, calling in the licensed Asbestos Clean Up Crew, informing the HAZMAT people at the EPA, placing barriers at a certified safe distance to keep the general public, sheep and cattle safe from air-borne asbestos fibres and were wearing a full-face mask filter system (pos pressure) certified for the prevention of the ingress of asbestos fibres when you took that shot!!!

Love the bright blue V8, by the way.....

Mike C

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Keith Webb

I held my breath and was careful not to make any air currents.
Actually I was looking for more of the stuff as I hear it is a good insulator.
At least it's not the blue asbestos! But of course I do understand it is a potentially hazardous material, to be treated with respect.

How do you know it is not blue asbestos? Strike out the potentially, it is hazardous - as in carcinogenic - material. Best to wet it down well before handling it.

H.

PS: that is one great Cab 12 you have there, Keith!

[Keith Webb]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

How do you know it is not blue asbestos? Strike out the potentially, it is hazardous - as in carcinogenic - material. Best to wet it down well before handling it.

H.

PS: that is one great Cab 12 you have there, Keith!

Yes, apart from some bullet holes (old vandalism) and very minor rust she's very low mileage, just run in really. Shame she's missing the original rear body (Machinery Workshop) and the engine has water in it.

[Richard Farrant]

Originally Posted by Hanno Spoelstra

How do you know it is not blue asbestos? Strike out the potentially, it is hazardous - as in carcinogenic - material. Best to wet it down well before handling it.

Hanno, there are far more dangerous things around there than asbestos, think spiders and snakes