WA Camping Trip

WABaja · 2005-05-26T17:17:17+00:00

Looking for expressions of intrest from Perth guys for a camping trip in the buggies/bajas... Intitial thoughts would be for 2 nights, 3 days, gravel roads and bush tracks, tent camping at either bush land or caravan park tent sites.. You'de need a registered roadworthy car.. It would be best for it to have gotten a full service before departure.. You'de need to be able to carry on board, your own fuel, (suggested 2 x 20 litre jerry cans), drinking water, food, 2 spare wheels, recovery equipment, tools, camping gear such as tent, sleeping bag, change of clothes, cooking equipment, first aid kit ect... No date is set as yet but hopefully it can be organised to happen some time within the next 6 to 8 weeks... Depending on work scheduals for participants it can be taken over a weekend, but during the week is preferable... Possible Destinations: I have had similar runs in the past, in one run we departed Perth, camped over night at Wedge Point first night, Geraldton caravan park second, Kalbarri third, Geraldton fourth, then back to Perth.. That run involved a Lot of beach and dune driving which can be hard on your clutch when the car is fully loaded.. Second run was Perth to Northam first, second night camped in Mukinbudin, ( http://www.mukinbudin.wa.gov.au/ ), third night camped in bushland near Mount Jackson, http://www.multimap.com/map/browse.cgi?client=public&X=13250000. then the run through Koolyanobbing, Southern Cross, Merriden, Northam and back home, all in the final day... Another trip was camping over night in Margaret River, then Augusta then back up through Armadale... It's Great fun, but you need to enjoy driving and getting out in to the country side and enjoying the place (with a reliable car)... If any Perth guys are interested, make a mention and you can be in on the planning if you wish... It would be nice to look at this run as a prelude to the Wolfsberg to Wolf Creek Baja & Buggy run, which I hope to put together one day in the not too distant future... Looking forward to hearing from interested VeeDubbers.... WABaja.. [Edited on 26-5-2005 by WABaja]

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jun 2005, 1:54 pm

#370196

Dan, we didn't even CONSIDER the thrust bearing! I have stuffed them before but just ...well.... didn't think full stop.

I sure hope it is cos that would be a ray of sunshine in gloomy weather. BUT, if it is I need to hang my head in stupid shame and then put my car in gear and let it run-over me. 😉

Fingers crossed.
Thanks.

Dance like a blind person

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Jun 2005, 2:02 pm

#370202

Hmm, actually, thinking on it, a thrust bearing would make noise when you engage the clutch right? This noise stops when the cllutch is engaged. Doh.

Dance like a blind person

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 Jun 2005, 8:36 pm

#370384

Jamox wrote:Hmm, actually, thinking on it, a thrust bearing would make noise when you engage the clutch right? This noise stops when the cllutch is engaged. Doh.

neah, it's the thrust bearing by the sound of it.......if it makes the noise when the the clutch is out it's stuffed. When you push it in, it places a load on it and the noise stops but it's ugly inside the bearing 😉

64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 10 Jun 2005, 8:57 pm

#370394

So how about meeting up Sunday arvo?

Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 11 Jun 2005, 12:37 am

#370472

64vwmark wrote:So how about meeting up Sunday arvo?

I will be there both days 🙁 so it's up to you lot 🙂

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2005, 12:41 am

#370473

Hey Moose
Its back to fingers crossed for me then. Geez it would be nice if it is just the thrust bearing. I am doing a poxy uni assignment so will be up for a while. heh heh.

Dance like a blind person

WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 11 Jun 2005, 2:35 am

#370481

SUNDAY, 2.00 PM at the workshop... Bring your roadmaps, coke~a~cola...
Anything that might be relevent to planning... coke~a~cola...
Note paper...:duh ...coke~a~cola

coke~a~cola

coke~a~cola

coke~a~cola

:beer

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 11 Jun 2005, 2:39 am

#370482

WABaja wrote:SUNDAY, 2.00 PM at the workshop... Bring your roadmaps, coke~a~cola...
Anything that might be relevent to planning... coke~a~cola...
Note paper...:duh ...coke~a~cola

For anyone that doesn't Know the address it's Unit 7/18 Crocker Drive, Malaga

[Edited on 10/6/2005 by Desert Moose]

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Jun 2005, 3:20 am

#370488

I have had a look and if it helps at all, my best weekends are the 15th and 22nd of July. Lookin forward to hearing what the plans are!

Dance like a blind person

64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 11 Jun 2005, 2:35 pm

#370587

I'll be there........

Desert Moose wrote:
WABaja wrote:SUNDAY, 2.00 PM at the workshop... Bring your roadmaps, coke~a~cola...
Anything that might be relevent to planning... coke~a~cola...
Note paper...:duh ...coke~a~cola

For anyone that doesn't Know the address it's Unit 7/18 Crocker Drive, Malaga

[Edited on 10/6/2005 by Desert Moose]

Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf

Moosette Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 12 Jun 2005, 10:50 pm

#371075

It's going to be very cold down there 😠*@#$%

Dont treat me any differently than you would the Queen

WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 12 Jun 2005, 11:28 pm

#371094

Jimbo... The plans were laid today...

She was great, after that we decided where we are going...

We will be getting close to Dumble, if you can meet up with us...

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Jun 2005, 8:37 pm

#371981

Hopefully, a couple of my weekends just went out the door. 🙁

Dance like a blind person

Jamox Seriously Crusin Dubber

167 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Jun 2005, 4:50 pm

#374942

Hey guys.

What were the final plans? Date, destination, duration etc?

I had a look at my thrust bearing and it was a bit dodgy and may have been part of the problem becasue now there is less noise, but still noise. 🙁

Same deal. Push clutch in, noise stops, let clutch out, noise starts. In neutral and in gear. I know it is not the thrust bearing this time. I mght just see how long it takes to give up the ghost or if it gets worse.

Dance like a blind person

WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 21 Jun 2005, 8:17 pm

#375054

Hi Jamie, Check your email for details...
Cheers...
WABaja...

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

Moosette Casual Dubber

30 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 28 Jun 2005, 10:12 pm

#376780

🤓

as posted before ....... we need a new date as the 4th till the 8th is out for WAbaja and the 20th and 27th is out for Brian and I ( looks like September)

Dont treat me any differently than you would the Queen

64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 5 Jul 2005, 7:05 pm

#380430

I can go inbetween 30 Aug and 13th Sept or between 27th Sept - 11th Oct.

Hope this helps.

Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf

WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 6 Jul 2005, 1:13 am

#380698

Someone better tell Moose his missus is gunna go camping with his mate...

That or Moosette needs to remember to Log Off so the Big Fella doesn't put the wrong undies on....🙅

Sorry everyone.. the change of plans was my fault.. we have a feature race day for my speedway division on the weekend that the trip was planned and this will be the first outting for my new car...

Jamie.. there is noise when the clutch is in..... there is noise when the clutch is out... there's always noise...???

Could it be the motor running...😀👍😀👍😀👍

I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

64vwmark Fahrvergnugen

930 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 6 Jul 2005, 6:09 am

#380703

So what is a good date for eveyone?

Beach Buggy
74 L Beetle
Mk4 Golf