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 oldskl60
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| posted on June 7th, 2010 at 10:35 PM |
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Great post Marcus - such a cool bus!! And with all the fruit...
I only just saw the vid then, very cool! Nice work gents
Did you see this - http://www.ultimateaircooled.com/top10.html#2
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| posted on June 8th, 2010 at 05:34 AM |
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Brakes are excellent Matt.
Thanks for the comments Tom. Some cool utes and busses in that list.
I might fall outside the times that they have set. Now that I can stop I will give it a run down the 1/4 though. Let me know when you are heading out
again and I will come.
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| posted on August 3rd, 2010 at 05:07 PM |
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loving the pics and story - gotta love a lowlight pick-up truck!
about to start a new thread for my daily driver... here she is!!
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| posted on August 4th, 2010 at 07:45 PM |
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Sorry for my ignorance but what is the cylinder used for in the last photo page 3?. Is a vacume atached to the cylinder (oil-air seperator?) then to
the case breather for the first start up?
Thanks for the pics of the build and specs
Good to see it comming along Marcus.
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| posted on August 4th, 2010 at 10:11 PM |
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Thanks Aaron.
I am pretty sure the cylinder it is to pump up the oil pressure before first start. (Could be wrong and even if I am not I don't particularly
understand how it works  )
rzedge :your pick up looks a treat. Bring on the photos of it.
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| posted on August 4th, 2010 at 10:25 PM |
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Yep, your on the money Marcus.
The old fire extinguisher is filled with oil and then pressurised with compressed air. I have used this method for years to fill the engine with oil
and pressurise the oil system so there is no time running dry on initial start up. Cranking for pressure is also sus as all cam lubes are wiped off
before they get a chance to do their job.
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| posted on September 27th, 2010 at 05:28 PM |
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Here is some photos after I finally got to the end of my drama with finding wheels that fit my kombi.
Answer was that none did so I did my sums and measurements and had some new drop centre 15" bands fitted to my late bay centres. The rears are 15 by
8" and the fronts 15 by 6".
Tyres are 225/60/R15 on the rear and 195/65/R15 on the front. I am a very happy boy. I did do a test fitment with the hope that I could squeeze
235/60/R15 on the rear but it was not to be.
The baby moons are compliments of Roy and I had the rims powder-coated after the bands were fitted. Sweet!!
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| posted on September 29th, 2010 at 11:06 PM |
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New wheels look great Marcus, esp the Moonies  .
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| posted on October 14th, 2010 at 08:48 PM |
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Hey Marcus, I believe an update is required since your Warwick efforts.......pics and details please.
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| posted on October 15th, 2010 at 11:35 AM |
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Thanks Matt
I haven't got that many good photos of it yet. Go figure.
Here is one of it out on a job site at Karana Downs.
The second pic is of the weir near there that is one spot where the water from Wivenhoe dam is pouring through.
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| posted on October 15th, 2010 at 02:08 PM |
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Pffffttt
One pic....what the....?
How about a certain other family member also having a ride at Warwick??? Maybe you could fill us in some details there too!!!
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| posted on October 16th, 2010 at 08:36 PM |
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hey mate i dont know if you recall but i think i spotted you back at the loading dock of the HIA Home show, my brother and i were in his white 15
window splitty, i spotted you there the year befor aswell but in the parking lot 
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| posted on October 17th, 2010 at 02:15 PM |
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Hey NUG. I do remember. Cool bus.
Here are some better photos Matt. That one on the phone at the job site was rubbish. 
Had to wait for the sun to shine to take a photo
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| posted on October 17th, 2010 at 02:18 PM |
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And here is a couple of Tricia's.
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 08:09 AM |
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great cars....very envious!
geez i want a ute 
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| posted on October 27th, 2010 at 10:24 AM |
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Looks good Marcus, good to see it being used like it was meant, a working machine.
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| posted on April 16th, 2011 at 07:22 PM |
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Here are the results of a dyno tune last year.
Made a couple of changes.
Idles to 55, Main up to 140,(will probably go 57 now after another 5000km more on the engine: freeing up a little and just wanting that bit more), and
airs are 180.
Temps are still very good (never over 85 degrees) and economy sticking around the 11l/100km.
Will get to the 1/4 mile one of these days to see what it might do for giggles.
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| posted on May 15th, 2011 at 09:45 PM |
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love the ute
i just thought i should show you my ute that i recently purchased..seeing yours has inspired me to go with a full cnopy
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| posted on May 16th, 2011 at 05:52 AM |
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If we can all manage to inspire each other every now and then it is a good thing.
I quite like the look both ways (i.e. with and without the canopy) but I like driving it without the canopy. Better vision and so much less wind drag.
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| posted on May 18th, 2011 at 04:24 PM |
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killer sc mate.
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| posted on May 27th, 2011 at 12:32 AM |
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what a fantastic find and story thanks for the pics
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| posted on September 7th, 2011 at 05:21 PM |
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Nothing too exciting
I put an MSD system in the bus after some spark/ignition issues that were just annoying.
Very, very happy with the result. It is noticeable, particularly at idle being smoother, and the crisp at higher revs.
Worth the effort.
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 08:42 AM |
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More engine pics.
The oil breather (tiny thing in the last picture) was not doing its job on the odd occasion. (usually when sitting on 70mph on the highway for an
extended period.
I bought the CSP breather and used some Phenix fittings and hose. Came up quite neat. I need one more fitting (a 45deg) to fix up the angle of the
hose onto the driver's side carb.
The CSP breather is immaculate in its welding and design.
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 09:20 AM |
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NICE mate. 
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 09:49 AM |
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schweet!
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 03:16 PM |
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Looking sweet dude.
Separate those ignition leads!!
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 08:48 PM |
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Thanx for the +ve comments.
Dave, is it a crossover ignition thing or magnetic?
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| posted on November 14th, 2011 at 09:28 PM |
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May induce a cross fire. Trust DB to pick up on it.....do the 2 cable tie method ......like what was on there 
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| posted on November 18th, 2011 at 05:49 PM |
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Still have a smile on my dial from Wednesday night test and tune!
That was a hoot
Here are the time slips.
Good bracket car (slow bracket I admit but up to any Kombi challengers except Aaron)
And a pic
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| posted on April 30th, 2012 at 06:14 PM |
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Nothing too exciting happening, just a few little things that bring much joy.
The ute went to Matt Berry's for a little bit of attention.
The front was lowered to balance up the stance a little. I like it.
An MST sand seal pulley kit was installed to rid the engine bay of an oil misting issue. Issue solved and no more oil leaks (2 thumbs up)
Lastly I installed a new head unit that gave me digital radio in the old girl. The sound is sensational (CD quality, noticably better than the Ipod)
and I have a plethora of stations to choose from.
(Google plethora and "The Three Amigos" on you tube for meaning if unsure) 
Last pic is out at Christmas Creek near Rathdowney with the family.
I am loving the ute right now.
Next on the cards is to fit a set of NOS 45 DRLA Dellortos that I have had sitting in my cupboard for 7-8 years 
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