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by **Tom B** on Tue Oct 08, 2013 6:52 pm

Well as requested....on the trailer about half way home

I really can't say enough about that roll bar, it took some hard hits

by **Homer** on Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:01 pm

Looks like the roll bar and the top of the xrox worked a bit like the ROP systems on the mine cars. 8-)

Seen these things crumble much worse than that with potentially lower impact rolls.

by **Tony** on Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:08 pm

I would have driven that home. :lol:

The bar work did a very good job protecting you for sure. 8-)

by **Cowboy Dave** on Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:32 pm

There was someone posting just today that wanted a snorkel head like that one. Too late now I guess.

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by **mickkk** on Tue Oct 08, 2013 11:17 pm

Bit of cut and polish, shell be right

by **mattz** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 2:09 am

Cowboy Dave wrote:There was someone posting just today that wanted a snorkel head like that one. Too late now I guess.

Probably the only salvageable thing left. :shock:

Glad you're ok. 8-)

I guess you've been paid out then. 8-)

Insurance......that's the best investment you've made. :lol:

by **al coholic** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 5:52 am

Tom B wrote:Well it was hardly a secret but it was booked into buds for a sas next year, so I might just start with a solid axle this time round, thinking gu ute, 4 link the rear and use a 233 diff instead of that monstrosity h260, then lock it, lift it, cage it and buy a wagon to tow it to tuff truck lol

You don't think a Lancer might be a better option?? :lol:

No offence mate but 2 roll overs in a year

by **borngeek** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:05 am

I was thinking more a bicycle. :roll:

//you got lucky... very lucky. This time.

by **Tom B** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 6:49 am

al coholic wrote:You don't think a Lancer might be a better option??

No offence mate but 2 roll overs in a year

Well I get to drive a barina around for the meantime lol

It won't stop me, 4bys are my hobby.
I will say I have a new kind of respect for the sport.

The new truck will be set up more for camping and towing, already planning an open class buggy for the tracks

by **hcr83** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 7:46 am

PM sent Tom

by **Pearcie45** on Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:47 am

An expensive hobby at that Tom!

Sorry to hear what happened, but good thing you made it out.

by **Tom B** on Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:57 pm

Well after a hectic few months its all starting to settle down back to normal.
Firstly the Triton sold at auction as a stat write off for $4800 + fees, so sorry to those that were asking about parts. Only really lost the lockers and tray as not much left was salvageable.

Now I know it's not a Triton but I've finally got that solid axle I was chasing, it's a 2000 model zd30 patrol wagon with a twist!! Under the bonnet is the dirty big 4.2 from a 2001 ute, and it has been chopped into one of the nicest extra cabs I've seen but I'll let the pictures show that.

Haven't had it on the tracks yet but I hear it goes alright, enough to keep all 4 wheels on the ground I hope.

So if you see me out and about give me a wave, I promise I won't be one of "those" patrol drivers, after all I know just how well the tritons hold their own!!

by **snowman** on Sat Dec 14, 2013 4:59 pm

looks very nice. 8-)

stay upright.

by **4wd26** on Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:13 pm

sounds like a bit'sa but all the right bits

glad you chose to stick around- hope to meet you out on the tracks

by **Tom B** on Sat Dec 14, 2013 5:17 pm

Cheers snowy, so do I!! GF actually approved a buggy build cos she doesn't want this one trashed, no confidence in me lol

Made some good friends here 26 so I'll always be lurking, might even attend some more trips if you'll have me haha

Website · by **fridgie** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:08 pm

DO NOT PLAY ON THE TYRES!! :lol:

by **DocBassett** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 4:48 pm

When I seen ZD30, all I read was BANG!. Then when I read 4.2, my mouth dropped and I fell in love. Thats a very very tidy looking ute. I'm a tad jealous. How many ks the motor done???

by **Tom B** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:21 pm

Yeah I was never buying a 3L, way too many horror stories. Only just ticked over 200k

Why not Fridgie?? Lol I've got the ute to do it now

by **DocBassett** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:42 pm

I had a 3L and hated it. Your motor is still good for another 300k+ then. Was there much price difference between your insurance payout and this??? If you dont mind me asking.

by **Tom B** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:54 pm

Pm sent Doc

by **Lunny** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:49 pm

Tom b , saw the Ute tonight, going past coffee club browns plains, I must say you turned a few heads, I looked and thought where have I seen that... Lol.. Very very tidy rig mate.. Thanks for giving it a boot too I love the 4.2 noise...

by **Tom B** on Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:14 pm

Haha cheers mate, hope I didn't disturb your meal too much. I really shouldn't up it like that all the time but I like the sound too much as well lol

by **Lunny** on Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:42 am

We were done eating, but I needed another napkin for the drool

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