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  1. blackduck

    fuso 4x4 rebuild

    yes I know my dilema is supply when i get the chance im definatley going to go for ATW's parabolics thats a definate WRT wheels and tyres Im stuck on availability in unusual places 19.5's are basicaly a small diameter truck drive tyre and available just about anywhere at short notice big chunky...
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    fuso 4x4 rebuild

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2004-Mitsubishi-4x4-Canter-FG649-Alloy-Bullbar-/251210280609?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a7d4caea1 Alan this has got your name written all over it
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    FGs for sale

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1990-MITSUBISHI-CANTER-4x4-FIRE-TRUCK-UR316-/230909646627?pt=AU_Trucks_Commercial_Vehicles&hash=item35c3499723 ITS RED !!!
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    fuso 4x4 rebuild

    NICE !!! although Ive found the one thing the Fuso is good at is keeping cool and not using fuel (and yes I know thats 2 things, dont correct me when im on a roll) the economy figures returned from my trip to Darwin where better than a landcruiser if it had to lug itself (5tonne) and 3.5 Tonne...
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    Max tracks for canter

    That would be the "mother of invention" would it not ?
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    Dual fuel tanks an option?

    Its a DIY project youll get a complete tank with mounts from a truck wreckers, bolt straight up to the cahssis then all you need to do is plumb an equaliser line with shut off valves at each tank, it will draw fuel from the RHS tank and return the same, big diference is fuel level, park in a...
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    Retaining the middle seat with two Stratos seats

    absolutley and happy new year Ben when I was doing the seats I stripped the floor lining out and used it as a template on some of that outdoor carpet you get from bunnings the idea was to get somthing pliable that would follow contours It kinda worked due to my seat and consol;e set up I dont...
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    Retaining the middle seat with two Stratos seats

    most larger Japanese trucks have a pretty fair passenger bucket seat that offers better rider comfort than the original fuso milk crate. alot of them also have a fold down centre seat that would suit a smaller person for reasonably short trips that turns into a small console when folded these...
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    WIN A WAECO CF50 FRIDGE IF YOU PICK THE BEST NAME FOR THE NEW ATW MOTORHOME

    thats ok john I can wait just keeping it at the top of the page im amazed at the amount of punters that want to see a picture of it Wheres the fun in that? I mean lets face it, to date has ATW produced a vehicle that hasnt had the WOW factor or is that the 12 year old boy coming out in me...
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    fuso 4x4 rebuild

    BEIGE carpet in a BEIGE cab your going to have to take anti depresants just to sit in it i do like the console though so is that a UHF controled mic and a HF head unit?
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    WIN A WAECO CF50 FRIDGE IF YOU PICK THE BEST NAME FOR THE NEW ATW MOTORHOME

    theres only one australian beer worse NT DRAUGHT if youve never had it do yourself a favour DONT BOTHER
  12. blackduck

    HOME AWAY FROM HOME

    no its the standard QT blue mod plate with 4.495 scribbled in under GVM, all other data has crosses through it meaning (I guess) refer to the original spec plate its a strange way of doing things I would have thought a reduced GVM would afferct the GCM (ie GVM + 4.5T) and therefore automaticaly...
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    HOME AWAY FROM HOME

    Its a QT thing I derated my SWB FG to 4.5 T so the dragon wouldnt have to get her rigid licence so now my compliance plate reads GVM 4.495T and GCM unchanged at 10.5 T or close enough so I can legaly tow a HUGE !!! trailer like you say so long as the paperwork is in order its all legal
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    HOME AWAY FROM HOME

    The 4.5T thing is more a drivers licence issue more than load capacity me thinks
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    Just posting some pics of my FG

    Gareth its not the color of your truck thats the problem I sometimes drive a road train and still car drivers dont see me, (especialy when theyre pulling out in front of me) the problem with reflective Hi Vis is it has to have light shining on it to be effective, this could be a drama for...
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    WIN A WAECO CF50 FRIDGE IF YOU PICK THE BEST NAME FOR THE NEW ATW MOTORHOME

    FOSTERS - XXXX I thought you guys wanted beer :wings: if thats the direction this competition is heading Ill have a beige fridge full of mineral water thanks john
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    HOME AWAY FROM HOME

    Happy new year Alan I expect you spent the festive season hard at work on your project truck and we will have a photo update soon me I went to Bali for a week of diving, but thats another story. In my experience most authorised vehicle mods are acceptable across borders so long as you have the...
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    WIN A WAECO CF50 FRIDGE IF YOU PICK THE BEST NAME FOR THE NEW ATW MOTORHOME

    well its first thing in the new year John should I wait by the phone BTW these Waeco fridges, do they come in beige ?
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    UHF RADIO - DO YOU ACTUALLY USE IT ON THE ROAD ?

    Nick its an essential item if you plan on travelling the major highways around OZ I say this as both a full time traveller and profesional driver WRT cost you dont have to spend the earth to get good results as UHF is basicaly line of sight (unless your using a repeater) your really only going...
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