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Started by D4D, February 05, 2015, 08:36:41 PM

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Bird

Quote from: xcvator on July 13, 2020, 08:39:49 PM
So stop looking at Rolls Royce if you've only got a Mini Minor buget

Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s
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xcvator

Quote from: Bird on July 13, 2020, 10:15:51 PM
Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s
You can get a very good phone for under $500-00, she wants more than that, let her pay the difference, stop being the stooge in the middle.
My current phone is a redmi 4a paid $120-00 3 years ago does everything I need/want, camera could be better, big deal
spending the kids inheritance as fast as I can

Tug VW Touareg 2017 v6 Tdi
tug 2018 Isuzu Mux LSU gone to Isuzu heaven
1999 se diesel Jackaroo
July 10/2012  outback campers "Tanami"
New Age "Little Joey" gone to caravan heaven

#jonesy

JB catalogue, just a few examples
Mine is the $239 oppo
Paired up with an Aldi $25/month Sim card.  More data than I could ever use. Uses most of the Telstra network (except the more remote towers.
2013 Aussie Jays - Crusher      2013 Toyota Hilux. 

DandyD

Quote from: Bird on July 13, 2020, 10:15:51 PM
Rolls Royce? Im looking at Corollas. Shes not interested in Ladas or P76s

I wouldn't say no to a P76 in good condition.

Bird

Quote from: DandyD on July 14, 2020, 07:02:07 AM
I wouldn't say no to a P76 in good condition.
No P76's, but how about a Moke with an R1 engine for 35k + shipping.. hes been trying to sell it for years
https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1981-leyland-moke-californian-manual/SSE-AD-6690132/?Cr=6
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#jonesy

You would think that sort of money, the carbon-fibre-sticker dash could all line up.
2013 Aussie Jays - Crusher      2013 Toyota Hilux. 

Bird

Quote from: #jonesy on July 14, 2020, 03:57:33 PM
You would think that sort of money, the carbon-fibre-sticker dash could all line up.
your asking a bit much LMAO! :D
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Hairs

Does anyone remember when coppers(NSW, pther ststes may of as well), would hand out small gift vouchers from local businesses to reward Good Driving?
Around Ballina, Lismore & Byron in tbe early 80's this also sponsored by 2LM(local radio station).
Then again, it was a time when there were a heap of unmarked cars. White VH/K Commodores criusing the roads.


You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

Bird

Quote from: Hairs on August 10, 2020, 04:30:34 PM
Does anyone remember when coppers(NSW, pther ststes may of as well), would hand out small gift vouchers from local businesses to reward Good Driving?
Ummmmmmm no...
I think you been drinkin or something too much...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hairs

Quote from: Bird on August 10, 2020, 07:33:53 PM
Ummmmmmm no...
I think you been drinkin or something too much...  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Yeah, would seem to be a G up, but it happened.
Reward for doing the right thing ranged from, A Family dinner at a restaurant, movie tickets, free wheel alignment & balance. 
These days we have H/way patrols cruising the highways like Great Whites.
If you can't pickem, suck Shit, they stick out like a cold sore on a whore's lip.
You don't use magic to disappear, all you need is a 4wd & a Swag ;)

D4D

I need to find a 1/4" 4mm long hex socket to fit my torque wrench, I can't seem to find one anywhere, any ideas?

I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go...

Prado Garage Queen

VKPrado

Have you tried any of the bicycle online stores as they seem to have the smaller sized tools for bike repairs?

GeoffA

Quote from: D4D on September 01, 2020, 10:13:33 AM
I need to find a 1/4" 4mm long hex socket to fit my torque wrench, I can't seem to find one anywhere, any ideas?



Use a std 1/4" drive socket and cut a hex key to suit?
Geoff and Kay

1999 GU TD42T wagon
2005 Coota Camper - gone, but never forgotten
2020 North Coast 15' Titanium - tandem, of course

Land Cruiser.....the Patrol that Toyota try to build.....

VKPrado

Amazon seem to have them.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Capri-Tools-3-0605-Socket-4-Inch/dp/B07CTCXD4T

D4D

Quote from: GeoffA on September 01, 2020, 12:11:39 PM
Use a std 1/4" drive socket and cut a hex key to suit?

Good idea, now to go find a spare 4mm hex key to sacrifice :)

Quote from: VKPrado on September 01, 2020, 12:16:28 PM
Amazon seem to have them.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Capri-Tools-3-0605-Socket-4-Inch/dp/B07CTCXD4T

Thanks, I missed those. That'll be plan b.

I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go...

Prado Garage Queen

GeoffA

Quote from: D4D on September 01, 2020, 01:08:44 PM
Good idea, now to go find a spare 4mm hex key to sacrifice :)
....

Can always replace it later....but can you bring yourself to cut one??...;D ;D

A good excuse to buy more.... :cup: :cup:
Geoff and Kay

1999 GU TD42T wagon
2005 Coota Camper - gone, but never forgotten
2020 North Coast 15' Titanium - tandem, of course

Land Cruiser.....the Patrol that Toyota try to build.....

D4D

Next random question...

I have a new air inflator, it takes a 3/8" NPT male threaded fitting. I only have 1/4" fittings so I need to find a Nitto fitting for it, all I can find is 3/8 BSP thread.

Will this work?
https://www.totaltools.com.au/72158-sonsbeek-nitto-style-plug-adaptor-3-8-bsp-male-thread-2-pk-10040m6

This is the inflator
https://www.parktool.com/product/shop-inflator-inf-2
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go...

Prado Garage Queen

VKPrado

In short no a BSP can not fit into a NPT thread.  :'(

With the 3/8" size you refer to there is 1 thread difference apart from the thread angles being also different.

Somewhere like Pirtek (hydraulic place) might be of assistance to even make up an adapter to go from NPT to BSP.

D4D

Quote from: VKPrado on September 01, 2020, 03:00:36 PM
In short no a BSP can not fit into a NPT thread.  :'(

With the 3/8" size you refer to there is 1 thread difference apart from the thread angles being also different.

Somewhere like Pirtek (hydraulic place) might be of assistance to even make up an adapter to go from NPT to BSP.

Thanks, so I need to find a 3/8" NPT to Nitto fitting...
I owe, I owe, it's off to work I go...

Prado Garage Queen

Bird

Am i the only one thats ended up with more Coles reusable bags that they charge you for than Coles
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Troopy_03

Quote from: Bird on September 13, 2020, 03:09:32 PM
Am i the only one thats ended up with more Coles reusable bags that they charge you for than Coles

Nope, there's about 1,000,000 of em jammed behind the seat and in a storage hatch, in the back of the Troopy. I keep forgetting to take one into the store with me. A mixture of Coles and Aldi bags though. Actually, I think they stopped you re-using the bags in the early days of The Plague didn't they?

Now I just wheel the trolley out and pack them as I unload them into the Troopy.
4.2L TD Toyota Troopy, (Clarke's Country Camper Trailer, softfloor.) sold it and bought a Avan Ray small poptop caravan.

chester ver2.0

Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

Thanks brains trust
I Drink & I Know Things

VKPrado

Quote from: chester ver2.0 on September 14, 2020, 01:16:23 PM
Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

Thanks brains trust

I was thinking about this the other night so will be interesting to see what everyone comes up with.

Spada

Quote from: chester ver2.0 on September 14, 2020, 01:16:23 PM
Ok question of the day

If you are going to topsoil your lawn (which i am) do you first
Mow the grass really short
Mow it at normal height
Dont mow it at all to hold soil

Thanks brains trust

I'm no expert, but personally I'd mow it so the growth energy goes into the roots, plug it so your top-dress and moisture can get down to the roots, and then top dress with an enriched top dressing (usually a sand blended with 20% chook poo).
Spada.
76 Series Cruiser & Zone Peregrine caravan.

Spada

How come a complete air suspension kit with bags, mounts, fittings, hardware and accessories cost's $800..................

And just the 2 bags as replacements for the same kit, without all the mounting bits............ costs $600  >:(
Spada.
76 Series Cruiser & Zone Peregrine caravan.