All Terrain Warriors campers
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Just more pics of trucks going through the workshop.
3 0f these. All identical. A variation of this wouldn't look to bad as a camper , I don't think.
A couple of Isuzu NPS and one FG fire truck in last week too for some single wheels. The FG is a '98 model with 1300kms and both the '02 Isuzu's had less than 3000km's between them on the clock. They keep them in a sealed shed over on the island too so there was very little corrosion under them even though they live at the beach. Unfortunately they keep them for 20 years so they won't be coming up for sale anytime soon. Yeah >> Had to ask. Absolutely pristine vehicles.
And this just came in too . Very slick NPS crewcab motorcross transporter. Hoping to do some mods to it soon. It tows a big sprint car trailer behind too.
3 0f these. All identical. A variation of this wouldn't look to bad as a camper , I don't think.
A couple of Isuzu NPS and one FG fire truck in last week too for some single wheels. The FG is a '98 model with 1300kms and both the '02 Isuzu's had less than 3000km's between them on the clock. They keep them in a sealed shed over on the island too so there was very little corrosion under them even though they live at the beach. Unfortunately they keep them for 20 years so they won't be coming up for sale anytime soon. Yeah >> Had to ask. Absolutely pristine vehicles.
And this just came in too . Very slick NPS crewcab motorcross transporter. Hoping to do some mods to it soon. It tows a big sprint car trailer behind too.
whatcharterboat
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Hi Pete. Welcome to Expo, or welcome to the world of posting anyway. You've probaby been looking in for ages. Haha.
Sorry. Mate, not sure. The truck's from the Gold Coast I think. Try ExPo member "Mickldo" though if you're after something similar.
Sorry. Mate, not sure. The truck's from the Gold Coast I think. Try ExPo member "Mickldo" though if you're after something similar.
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Mickldo
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Hi John,
I'll have that quote for you finished soon. That one is an interesting build. Catch up with you soon.
Hi Pete,
If you want a quote on a body like that give me a PM or check out the links in my sig.
Cheers
Mick
whatcharterboat
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4 page review just came out on this Scout in the current (issue 152) Caravan & Motorhome magazine if anyone's interested.
whatcharterboat
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Hi Alan.
Mate, you should see how heavy the rain is here. Some of the roads around here are cut and Gympie and Maryborough really copped it today and last night . Watch the news tonight. I saw footage of a really nice bay cruiser , 'bout a 30 footer floating down the Mary still tied up to the jetty. The whole lot going by. Then another beautiful thing with just the flybridge sticking above the surface went past. The loss is just incredible. We're so lucky the human toll hasn't been higher.
Anyway, did you see the full C&M article? The journo , David loves coming up to see us. In his words , my boss "certainly doesn't hold back on the test drive....ever". David's always "white knuckles" on the dashboard. Haha. I'm almost used to his driving. Almost.
Actually, can't wait to go for a drive in our own demo truck (when it stops raining). We'll really cut loose out in the bush. Believe it or not, it's going to be our first ever demo vehicle. Never had time to build one before. The cab / chassis turned up last week. Going to go all out with a Fuso Scout on coils and throw every accessory we can at it so it will be a good thing to take around to the shows. Would like to have it ready for Tuff Truck this year but that might be pushing it.
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Witchdoctor Oz
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Grabbed the Mag today, had a read.
That is one very impressive setup indeed, good to see that it gets used for what it was built for. The NPS is also a good looking truck.
I’m looking forward to seeing the demo rig on show.
You turnout a very impressive product John.
That is one very impressive setup indeed, good to see that it gets used for what it was built for. The NPS is also a good looking truck.
I’m looking forward to seeing the demo rig on show.
You turnout a very impressive product John.
whatcharterboat
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Hi Chip ,
Best wishes for the new year mate.
Don't think we haven't thought about it but we are talking about coming over in some capacity though Chip. Just have to see how the present flooding pans out. As you may know, mining vehicles are a big part of the business here and we aren't sure how this will effect existing contracts. The coal basin just north of us is one of the worst hit areas. We've also got so much else going on this year (other than directly building campers) that OvEx would be a good break away from it all.
One of the Californian ExPo members has made us a tremendously generous offer of hospitality that will make an OvEx visit very easy indeed and we wanted to catch up with Chris Scott too who'll be there to launch his knew Overland Handbook. There'll even be a small section on the Fusos and Isuzu's in it. Yahoo.
'spose you'll be there Chip? Do you camp out there? Is it right next to a town for meals etc or are you on your own?
David, thanks for the comments.
Yeah. They all do. Some of the trips these guys do are amazing. Coming out the marine / yachting industry , you see alot of your hardwork forever tied up in a marina somewhere. Nothing worse. The owner of that truck in the article, literally took initial delivery the day after we brought it back from the Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show and drove it straight across the centre to the Kimberlies, and then followed the coast all the way over the top and back to us and then on home to Victoria. Nearly 20,000k on the clock (virtually all off the blacktop) when we saw it back in the workshop 3 or 4 months later. Talk about a shakedown trial.
Best wishes for the new year mate.
Don't think we haven't thought about it but we are talking about coming over in some capacity though Chip. Just have to see how the present flooding pans out. As you may know, mining vehicles are a big part of the business here and we aren't sure how this will effect existing contracts. The coal basin just north of us is one of the worst hit areas. We've also got so much else going on this year (other than directly building campers) that OvEx would be a good break away from it all.
One of the Californian ExPo members has made us a tremendously generous offer of hospitality that will make an OvEx visit very easy indeed and we wanted to catch up with Chris Scott too who'll be there to launch his knew Overland Handbook. There'll even be a small section on the Fusos and Isuzu's in it. Yahoo.
'spose you'll be there Chip? Do you camp out there? Is it right next to a town for meals etc or are you on your own?
David, thanks for the comments.
Yeah. They all do. Some of the trips these guys do are amazing. Coming out the marine / yachting industry , you see alot of your hardwork forever tied up in a marina somewhere. Nothing worse. The owner of that truck in the article, literally took initial delivery the day after we brought it back from the Brisbane Caravan & Camping Show and drove it straight across the centre to the Kimberlies, and then followed the coast all the way over the top and back to us and then on home to Victoria. Nearly 20,000k on the clock (virtually all off the blacktop) when we saw it back in the workshop 3 or 4 months later. Talk about a shakedown trial.
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