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Old 18-01-19, 10:16
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Just taken ownership of another Champ, yes underneath is a Champ.
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Old 18-01-19, 10:20
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no picture again? sorry?
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Old 18-01-19, 10:26
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Have a read here Paul.
http://mapleleafup.net/forums/showth...978#post255978
If you still have problems please let us know.
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Old 19-01-19, 04:34
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My computer security protection doesn't like MLU. Tried on a different computer.

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Old 19-01-19, 04:52
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Tried a different way and seems to work same picture, this is my new Champ and yes it's a 1955 Champ under the camo. Used as a beach buggy over on Fraser Island but with loads of underside protection so still in one piece.
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Old 19-01-19, 07:22
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You are a glutton for punishment Paul. How stable does it feel with all that weight up top? I suppose the wider tyres would help a little.
I see another Champ on Gumtree with roof rack, I feel that it would be a brave move to go off the beaten track with a load up that high.....
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Old 19-01-19, 15:35
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My champ had a home made metal hard top on it when purchased.The difference in the handling when I removed it was amazing !

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Old 20-01-19, 23:00
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Paul do you know Dave Mills at all? Another Champ owner.
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Old 20-01-19, 23:17
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Hi guys and the guy who remodelled it has been going to Fraser Island with it for close to 30 years and never had an issue with it, can get a bit rough over there in places but the champ stood its ground even winning a race v a landcruiser in reverse of course. Not sure what to do with it but maybe fix up the few problems it has (no brakes) then sell it as is, I had a call from the seller about the champ and a load of spares and well it was going to the tip if I didn't take it. Yes Robin I know Dave, this is my 4th champ so yes I cant help myself.
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Old 20-01-19, 23:37
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Paul,

If you have a way of contacting him please let him know I tried to email him but no reply, still have something for him
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Will do Robin
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