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[matt.mcinnes]

Well we crossed lake Eildon a large fresh water lake with great fishing and popular place to water ski on the way to pick the 45 up.

11 years of drought in Victoria has left it looking like this

 

[matt.mcinnes]

The 45 looks like this

 

[RockDoc]

Another beaut that will make someone over here real happy! I think I saw that one when I was scanning aussie e-bay last week. Looks like the troopy got a workout too!

 

[40Flipper]

I've created a monster.

 

[matt.mcinnes]

I've created a monster.

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Well the Blue one will be leaving here on the 25th Feb just in time as I will be coming back from Sydney with a BJ 40 a BJ 42 and another FJ45 so I will need the space

Anyone who is thinking of shipping parts with this one going to Galveston TX and then on to Richardson better be quick and contact https://forum.ih8mud.com/members/cruiser_007.html

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Well now I'm of to rescue a BJ40 a BJ42 and a FJ45

Oh yes and 2 Americans

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Well what a weekend

Picked up the BJ40 all well and good rounded up the American's and their FJ 45 they picked up in Narrabi. Put the BJ 40 on the trailer to be towed back to Melbourne by the HJ45 From Sydney. Swung by Canberra on the way back to pick up a BJ42.

Did a little sight seeing. Visited the better half's mum and dad plus a few relatives too.
Jam packed Weekend.

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To top it all off this one went to the docks today

 

[brisveganbj42]

are you going to leave any 40's here for us when we need parts or a replacement rig?

 

[bsmith123]

Aussie fishing hole

Here in America we go nuts for your vehicles, your fishing hole not so much.


Really what I want to do is quit my job, finish my FJ, move to Australia, and ride in the wide open spaces. In that order!

 

[bj42turbo]

are you going to leave any 40's here for us when we need parts or a replacement rig?

Most of my truck is heading to the states as well from what I have heard


BJ

 

[matt.mcinnes]

The blue and white Troopy has been taken for a spin by her new American owners prior to shipping.
This morning the old girl had a full oil change and the brakes adjusted up before setting out for Philip Island and the Penguin Parade.

Phillip Island Nature Park -

After that the ferry across the mouth of the bay before heading out on the Great Ocean Road for 2-3 days.

The Official Great Ocean Road website

 

[matt.mcinnes]

If anyone is looking for somthing on the rare side for restoration.

Try this

Landcruiser FJ45 V 4-door Wagon - Rare - eBay 1940 - 1970, Collector Cars, Cars, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 02-Mar-08 15:26:29 AEDST)

 

[matt.mcinnes]

This one we passed on due to it's price $9,500Aus not much for us to make anything on but for someone buying to keep it's mint.

It has been inspected pics here.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HJ47 LWB 1983 details - CarPoint Australia

HJ47 inspection

 

[bj42turbo]

Hey matt, ya need one of these

BJ

 

[brisveganbj42]

This one we passed on due to it's price $9,500Aus not much for us to make anything on but for someone buying to keep it's mint.

It has been inspected pics here.

TOYOTA LANDCRUISER HJ47 LWB 1983 details - CarPoint Australia

HJ47 inspection

So you guys didnt buy that one eh? Oh well.. it was a very tidy troopy.. and nice to drive with the power steer..

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Well after a week of sight seeing the American owners flew out of Melbourne today, the blue and white Troopy is getting a disc brake front along with a swivle hub kits and all the wheel bearings are been replaced as a matter of service, tie rod ends too, before shipping. Oh yes and maybe a turbo too from a 12HT we picked up at the annual 4x4 swap meet.
Then she will be shipped state side. The new owner has had a blast touring Oz in his new Toy. Even borrowing the double swag for the great Ocean Road trip.

We took time out with them to tour the local wine region stopping for lunch at Tokar from where you could see a small bush fire.

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Hey matt, ya need one of these

BJ

Less advice and you might have been paid to get the keys out of the truck

Tks for the help over the phone at 7am on a Sunday, top class Master Locksmith that you are

 

[wdFJ40]

Let's see if I understand. I buy a transmission in Aus. It's put in the back of another cruiser and sent to NJ. Then I pay for shipping just from NJ. Is that right?

 

[matt.mcinnes]

Let's see if I understand. I buy a transmission in Aus. It's put in the back of another cruiser and sent to NJ. Then I pay for shipping just from NJ. Is that right?

Yep we can do that small fee for shipping from Oz not quite free, but nominal or you can collect from NJ if you are close.

Or CO one Troopy is bound for there too.