the all aussie dribble thread!

[derwoodii]

IH D1610 4x4 345ci scout motor. only got 54,ooo original km's on the clock

nice ride mate, does the door make that OEM squeak at open and close and the LHS mirror rattle as you drive

 

[ausneil 1]

nice ride mate, does the door make that OEM squeak at open and close and the LHS mirror rattle as you drive

yep, I remember that, those doors had a noise of their own.

 

[ausneil 1]

Oh what a day today, another scorcher, the above is self explanatory.

 

[derwoodii]

yep, I remember that, those doors had a noise of their own.

and the cab smell a rich mix of oil and vinyl as you held the wheel that was tad to big and reached for the gear lever that was tad too far away

 

[Rudolf73]

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Oh what a day today, another scorcher, the above is self explanatory.

Yup 4X all the way


Hey Neil quick question, I got some nice logs I want to mill at some stage in the future and was wondering what I should paint on the ends if anything for seasoning? I keep hearing different things from different people.

 

[WidowMaker1]

nice ride mate, does the door make that OEM squeak at open and close and the LHS mirror rattle as you drive

yeah kinda mate, nice strong loud clack clunk sound as de door locks into its latch, an few bounces on the sofa seat to find the right spot

 

[MCW]

Yup 4X all the way


Hey Neil quick question, I got some nice logs I want to mill at some stage in the future and was wondering what I should paint on the ends if anything for seasoning? I keep hearing different things from different people.

I use a dedicated Caltex wax based timber emulsion (not that I mill anywhere near as much as I'd like to!). Not cheap but does the job.
The other option is epoxy paint.

 

[ausneil 1]

Yup 4X all the way


Hey Neil quick question, I got some nice logs I want to mill at some stage in the future and was wondering what I should paint on the ends if anything for seasoning? I keep hearing different things from different people.

Morning Rudi, I use Timber sealer to stop end splits, its fairly dear (around $105.00 for 20 litres) but would be the best option for your needs.
Another portable mill owner I know uses old cooking oil (same as they use for making diesel) he splashes that on and claims it works as good as sealer. I have not used the oil yet but do intend to trial it next year as I have now acquired something like 3000 litres of the stuff from a guy who was making diesel but had a bad experience with it and gave up.

ps, Most fuel companies sell timber sealer (wax emulsion), I use Caltex but it does not matter which you use.

 

[gilfish]

neil here is a link that may help you with your choice of veg oil you are looking for a drying oil, that is one with a high iodune value from the chart it would be soy and sunflower this is what most blended oils are com[posed of. You will find oils like canola ( IO value 90 ish ) difficult as it will resist drying, I have had spilled blended veg oil go to a tough plastic film on the top of a drum in only a few weeks in hot windy conditions. I have been making and using bio for 5-6 years in the mighty 2H engine with no breakdown whatsoever. good luck with it regards andy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iodine_value

 

[Rudolf73]

Thanks for the replies! I'll look into some sealer.

 

[gmax]

Strong winds here last night, once again the local school fence was damaged it was repaired only 6 months ago.
The council were obsessed with planting gum trees everywhere, the damn things do so much damage

 

[splitpost]

Yeah big storm here the other day,missus rang and said it blew the bbq off the back deck,just about effed it

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[splitpost]

Hey widow
Bit like my old girl

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[ausneil 1]

Hey widow
Bit like my old girlView attachment 323248

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my father had the 690 dodge, she had a big block V8, I think it may of been a chev or chrisler but cannot remember

 

[husq2100]

Was up in Brisbane on Thursday, stopped in at Qld Gun Exchange on the way home. Had a quick look at the Tikka and Sako. I really like the Tikka except for the syn. stock. feels ok'ish but its hollow and I just dont like it. Shame, id be happy with a Tikka. So looks like ill have to do more hrs and save for a Sako.

I like that Dodge, could be a good candidate for a custom rod truck.

 

[ozflea]

Hey widow
Bit like my old girlView attachment 323248

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I had one except it was white with a big sided tray used for hauling chicken **** on my farm

 

[splitpost]

Good honest old trucks,this girl is only a six but she a tipper and thats pretty handy for me,just needs new front springs and shes ready for rego

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[splitpost]

Was up in Brisbane on Thursday, stopped in at Qld Gun Exchange on the way home. Had a quick look at the Tikka and Sako. I really like the Tikka except for the syn. stock. feels ok'ish but its hollow and I just dont like it. Shame, id be happy with a Tikka. So looks like ill have to do more hrs and save for a Sako.

I like that Dodge, could be a good candidate for a custom rod truck.

ATM she's my workhorse around the farm,would be a good candidate for a restore, rustfree as far as i can tell,i like the tikkas as well but wouldnt let the stock put me off,put a Quality stock on it and make it what you want

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[WidowMaker1]

Hey widow
Bit like my old girlView attachment 323248

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good old trucks the dodges mate! plenty of old trucks for the picking around the place too if you keep your ears n eyes open , just on the farm alone where we got the D1610 there was another 2 IH firetrucks ,the guy had hectares full of cars and heavy gear on his 150acre patch of bush. theres actually many private out of the way farms with acres of wrecks/scrap and many are starting to cash-in in there retirement

 

[WidowMaker1]

I had one except it was white with a big sided tray used for hauling chicken **** on my farm

you could of used it to haul the great wall and chinga dingas , kinda the same thing