Its now time to move on, ie Detriot Lockers for sale.
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 1:45 pm
After having owned my F75 for around 15 years or so, its almost time to retire her, and upgrade. I am now in the position to afford something more up to date, so I am looking at either a late model Cruiser or Patrol. I will be leasing this vehicle. Mind you, I still have an LJ80 Suzuki project underway.
As some would know, I have collected a few Rockys over the years, and dismantled them to keep mine going. Last year, I did have a big cleanout, and tossed a heap of parts that I was never going to use. But I kept a fair bit as well.
And as some would know, I have a few extras on mine that are desirable in the Rocky world. And, as aftermarket parts are rare for them, I have made quite a few accessories to suit mine.
What am I talking about- Factory turbo motor with intercooler, power steering, twin Detriot Lockers, Factory PTO winch- fitted with brand new, unused 50 metre 8mm winch cable, home built tube bar, rock sliders, 2 1/2 body lift, snorkle, on board air (Endless Air type) with tank, cargo barrier, full width rear channel bumper bar fitted with Hayman Reese type hitch with swing away spare wheel and hi-lift carrier, dual batteries, and more.
My major spares that will be also going are complete rolling SWB chassis (2.8 diesel/gearbox/transfer case/front and rear axles/tailshafts) as well as another 2.8 engine, and another F75 full of bits and pieces, (tailshafts, axles, diffs, canopy, interior bits and pieces, ect) The only bits I will be keeping are some spares that will suit my daughters F80. But she isnt into 4wding, so it wont be too much. Whoever takes my old girl will get the choice of any and all spares that I have. Virtually everything else will then go to scrap, unless other people want to grab them.
My Rocky will be sold unregistered, as to bring it up to RWC standard would take too much time and effort, things I dont have much of these days. However, it can be driven to a new location, prior to the plates being removed.
My plans are to look seriously for a lease vehicle after I return from holidays around mid April. Soon after this, it will all go up for sale.
She has been well loved, and has served myself and family well. Anyone who has been to a 4wdQld country meeting/Corroboree over the last 12-15 years would know my Rocky, and what it is capable of. But well loved doesnt mean its prim and proper. She carries all the battle scars that a true 4wd should carry. She has been to places like Cape York, travelled the Maytown/Laura Road, been to Bathurst Bay, Karumba to Musgrave via Dunbar Station, the Snowy Mountains, and extensively travelled throughout Queensland. She capably travels at better than the legal speed limit, will tow a camper trailer all day without any hassles, and performs very well offroad.
Look for pics on the site listed below in my sig line, under Davids Rocky. There are also pics in the members rides section of our club website- http://www.gladstone4wdclub.com/membersrides.htm None of these pics are faked. Everywhere you see the old girl are places and situations she has been driven into, and mostly driven out of again.
This is not a formal For Sale ad. Its not yet up for sale. But stay tuned.
Cheers
Bundy
As some would know, I have collected a few Rockys over the years, and dismantled them to keep mine going. Last year, I did have a big cleanout, and tossed a heap of parts that I was never going to use. But I kept a fair bit as well.
And as some would know, I have a few extras on mine that are desirable in the Rocky world. And, as aftermarket parts are rare for them, I have made quite a few accessories to suit mine.
What am I talking about- Factory turbo motor with intercooler, power steering, twin Detriot Lockers, Factory PTO winch- fitted with brand new, unused 50 metre 8mm winch cable, home built tube bar, rock sliders, 2 1/2 body lift, snorkle, on board air (Endless Air type) with tank, cargo barrier, full width rear channel bumper bar fitted with Hayman Reese type hitch with swing away spare wheel and hi-lift carrier, dual batteries, and more.
My major spares that will be also going are complete rolling SWB chassis (2.8 diesel/gearbox/transfer case/front and rear axles/tailshafts) as well as another 2.8 engine, and another F75 full of bits and pieces, (tailshafts, axles, diffs, canopy, interior bits and pieces, ect) The only bits I will be keeping are some spares that will suit my daughters F80. But she isnt into 4wding, so it wont be too much. Whoever takes my old girl will get the choice of any and all spares that I have. Virtually everything else will then go to scrap, unless other people want to grab them.
My Rocky will be sold unregistered, as to bring it up to RWC standard would take too much time and effort, things I dont have much of these days. However, it can be driven to a new location, prior to the plates being removed.
My plans are to look seriously for a lease vehicle after I return from holidays around mid April. Soon after this, it will all go up for sale.
She has been well loved, and has served myself and family well. Anyone who has been to a 4wdQld country meeting/Corroboree over the last 12-15 years would know my Rocky, and what it is capable of. But well loved doesnt mean its prim and proper. She carries all the battle scars that a true 4wd should carry. She has been to places like Cape York, travelled the Maytown/Laura Road, been to Bathurst Bay, Karumba to Musgrave via Dunbar Station, the Snowy Mountains, and extensively travelled throughout Queensland. She capably travels at better than the legal speed limit, will tow a camper trailer all day without any hassles, and performs very well offroad.
Look for pics on the site listed below in my sig line, under Davids Rocky. There are also pics in the members rides section of our club website- http://www.gladstone4wdclub.com/membersrides.htm None of these pics are faked. Everywhere you see the old girl are places and situations she has been driven into, and mostly driven out of again.
This is not a formal For Sale ad. Its not yet up for sale. But stay tuned.
Cheers
Bundy