Bistro

On 6/2/2018 at 08:59, sheepers said:

I love nats because it gave me one of the most memorable moments of my life: becoming an official friend of club '33

oh shucks

On 6/3/2018 at 08:15, Dolan said:

Those fuckwits are turning 33 this year too. Hunker down.

only 1/2 of us. the club gets to spread it over two years YEEEAAAAAHHHH @Sparkle

On 5/15/2018 at 21:17, scooters said:

At work... (nelson) and this thing turns up. pulling a transporter. 

freightliner FLB 

only 3 in the country. 

same as the truck in terminator... 

 

On 5/15/2018 at 21:44, Alfashark said:

Sharp!

There are a few more than 3 however, I can think of one local operator with at least 3 in his fleet.

On 5/16/2018 at 09:55, Thphantum said:

could possibly be an FLA, I think the FLB had a set back front axel

It's a forward set front axle FLB. Not many in NZ, most of them came out with the rear set front axle. There are well more than 3, but maybe the owner is talking about 6x4 tractor units. This was on trademe a wee while ago, and an ex semco 8 legger curtainsider for parts on there as well. Currently an ex Heathstock (i think that was the company) 8 legger bulkie on there at the moment.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/trucks/tippers-sliders/auction-1643247690.htm?rsqid=3fc5feeb721542c6b5b0b42b40018f90

Terminator 2 had a forward set FLA as the tow truck. It was also an early one with the spit windscreen.

Only a few FLAs were imported to NZ - I think they were all rear set units.

Missed out on the last few nats for various reasons. Keen to get to the next. 

One main camp site with a mix of bunks, cabins, tent and wag spaces is great. 

Day passes sounds like a bloody good idea - opens it up for people who can’t make the whole hog. 

Scavenger hunts/poker runs are amaze when everyone disperses in all directions. The National Park one was bloody good fun. 

Prize giving and quiz is always a lol. Best car at the park up would be a good one. 

Good to see you first or second time attendants pop your two cents in - gotta keep the new blood coming in!! 

Bloody sweet ute. I got whitewalls cut in and painted by a guy in Palmy. I can’t remember his name and doesn’t look like I have his number haha. Might come up on here with some searching - I think I mentioned it in a few posts. 

Figured that might be the case haha

This roll on matt type stuff - how easy/hard is it to remove after? 

On 1/11/2018 at 22:47, Seedy Al said:

That looks a lot like your table there,  being used as the prize table.  Guess some traditions never die. 

Looks like my table with the green top. Back of the trey-deuce-trey too the left. My airbed went down every night that year RIP.

That might have been the neckercheif wagnats too @oldnrusty?? 

Yea nah you might say it was a weeeee but moist...

bloody good turnout from you lot though. Much appreciated everyone seeing the new year on our wet patch 

Another nice day for it. 

Ps fire ban so no fire for warmth or light. 

Gumboots might be handy as the grass is a bit long and dewy. 

Nice day for it. 

1 hour ago, yoeddynz said:

looks like it would have quite a decent size sleeper ? Would be cosy. I'd love to rock about in a tractor unit with a huge sleeper cab.  Perfect for nats sleeps.

110" high rise - they sure are big. That argosy replaced this FLB which aslo was a 110" high rise sleeper.

It's cool too - high roof Argosy with 620 Cummins Signature, very sharp. Used to see it heaps on the swinglift.

1 hour ago, Snoozin said:

Godamn I wanna have a hoon in this one time. Such a rad steed.

I can confirm this is fun to hoon, much like Al's mum.

bugger, but all g. 

men

shit beave that looks lush as frig. Nice work - firm hand shake and a pat on the back me ol boy. 

Yea mate - can do no worries. Could prob even sort out storing it undercover too @Shakotom

The other was this 8 legger with an extented day cab owned by Len Matira. MTD did a few of these extended cabs. 

PS, got all these pics off Magpies Truck Photos - full credit to the best page on Facebook. 

On 11/11/2017 at 18:44, Alfashark said:

Nick Mills Ultraliner. Last sleeper cab MH built. One of two in NZ with a factory 610hp E9. Was sold to Brent Marsh/Agrifeeds and then on to Brian Menefy/Menefy's Trucking. 

IMO looked best in this guise. 

5 hours ago, fuel said:

How is it heavier in the rear than it is in the front? or did I read the chart wrong?

Unusual yes, but just check out the overhang on the arse end. All of that glass, american iron/bog not to mention a hefty diff. And it's not like it's got a big block in it. You could imagine the weight difference when it's loaded for wagnats. 

Far out the work on this is choice!!!! Kreep up the Kustom work (see what I did there) !! 

love your work UJ. Lookin bloody chooooooice 

meanwhile, camping in america