Quote from: ribbert on October 09, 2014, 07:08:56 AM
......Unless someone comes up with an interesting topic in the next 24 hours I'm going to post a trip report tomorrow night, you have been warned.
Noel
Sorry, the impacted bowel was a sterling effort but didn't quite make the grade.
Last week I went for a 2500 km ride to an historic vehicle event interstate.
I have to been taking this car to the same biennial event for the last 16 years.
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It's a 1500 km round trip by the most direct and boring route and the last 6 years I have been lucky to have someone tow it over for me and I get to ride some fabulous roads over there and back.
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Heading out of a storm into a magnificent sunset on the Great Ocean Road day 1(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/15410747535_ea41b186d4_c.jpg)
This was on my doorstep the next morning, hundreds of kilometres of it.(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15503923082_0a66939e56_c.jpg)
.... and more around the corner. Photo taken from the road.(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3944/15317736047_9703fb608c_c.jpg)
Historic and picturesque fishing townships dot the rugged South Coast(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3948/15504349135_07a27cecd9_c.jpg)
An allaming site out my motel door in the morning(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5607/15481112366_355c7c512d_c.jpg)
A brief glimpse of Australia's mightiest river, the Murrasippi, near it's mouth.The event is for pre 1950 cars and bikes. It is slowly being nobbled by regulations and the fun police and now only attracts about 1000 vehicles (from a peak of about 2500) It still remains the biggest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere though.
Needless to say the bikes and cars are spectacular and date back to the very early 1900's. The unrestored ones being my favourites.
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This one not only carried a pump on the running board but a bead breaker as well Most of the participants dress in period costume which adds to the atmosphere. The event finishes at the National Motor Museum which in itself has an amazing collection of vehicles and memorabilia. It is located in a small picturesque town (the main street is only 500 metres long) 60 kms into the country from a major city and is an ideal setting.
With travel to and from our accommodation, it's about a 200km day in the old girl. I decided this years event would be its swansong at that event as I find it increasingly difficult to drive it that far each year as both the car and my body continue to fall apart and wear out. It's a lot of fun to drive but very uncomfortable.
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Gears AND brakes of RHS(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3938/15348696930_6066b24ed4_c.jpg)
No rubber brake lines to perish here!The accelerator pedal is in the centre between the clutch and brake, as was the norm back then, which means no one else drives it if there's anything around to run into.
I thought of Capn'Ron when approached by some camera waving Japanese tourists asking to be photographed with it when we pulled over en route for a leg stretch.
For my ride over I headed off with the usual tool kit and spares ( a coil, fuel pump and ignition box) these being the only things that can't be jury rigged on the side of the road. Well, the fuel pump can but then it only cost $25
I also always have a spare key and $100 note stashed on the bike.
Against my better judgment, but as usual, I fiddled with the FJ just prior to leaving. I made some changes without having time to sort them properly and the handling was a little compromised. Not enough to spoil the trip though. (Doug, I could only steer it 95% with my eyes)
I was disappointed I didn't have time to attend to some tuning items before I left. The carbs haven't been synched since the valves were done, it's spitting at low revs, the idle is rough etc but once on the road, all that is forgotten as you spend very little time there at low revs and as usual it is super smooth at highway speeds.
I started out with my tyres over inflated and the first leg of my trip was twisties in the rain and it gave me a few moments that I wasn't expecting and it rattled me a bit. Anyway, I left them at that for 1000 km to take in some of the higher speed dry roads.
I'm sure there are loads and speeds where max pressure is suitable but I don't like it for general riding.
It was my first decent run with the new Scott eSystem oiler and my second trip with the recently fitted ZZZ chain. No lubing, no adjusting, love it!! Who needs a shaft!
Tankslapper protective film is now well into bonus time and still performing well. It's great just peeling it off when you get home to reveal showroom shine on the tank where previously I would be cutting and polishing out the abrasions.
The GPS HUD that reflects my speed onto the inside of my screen remains my favourite and most used mod. It works perfectly and way exceeds my expectations for usefulness. The display is just under my line of sight.
There was no novelty to this, it is just such a good idea it feels like it should always have been there.
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My Oxford grips have lasted so long (about 6 years and tons of use) the LH side has now worn thin and developed a hot spot as a result. Fortunately you can buy just the grips (that's the complete grip with heating and wiring) individually.
With much time on the road I thought of many things that have been covered on the forum in recent times. I will not mention any of them for fear or re igniting debate but one observation was to confirm something I thought at the time re that video of the guy ploughing into the car at 97mph. If travelling at highway speeds, there is no way, if you are looking, that an oncoming car can slow enough to do 90 deg turn and it's reduced speed not be obvious, and if that coincides with an upcoming side road(in this case a well marked one) I would be hard on the brakes by virtue of his slowed speed alone as a precaution. I don't think the guy was looking. There was also a slight delay from when the viewer could see the car was commencing a turn and the rider reacting.
The FJ performed flawlessly and seemed to like it's new plugs and battery.
I spent most of the trip cruising between 4000 and 5000 rpm and to hell with fuel economy or whatever other reason you'd want to lower the revs for cruising, I don't like the sound or feel of my engine under 4k but it gets really sweet above it, the harmonics just seem to suit the bike and the engine, it's happy at those revs and if it's happy, I'm happy. I can't speak for the characteristics of the non rubber mounted motors.
My luggage, while looking a little bulky, weighed 30 kgs with probably ¾ of that in the forward bag on the seat. It had no impact on handling.
Arriving at my destination early on the third day I managed a visit to an historic Maritime precinct and museum and an Aviation museum. The Spitfire they have on display was last flown in WW2 by someone I knew. (he was a lot older than me!) In an ironic twist, he survived against the odds as a front line fighter pilot and died falling from a ladder at his house a few years back.
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This connection got me a tour of the workshop and restoration area and access to anything I wanted to crawl in, over or through. They have a few radials and a Merlin they fire up on "engine days" and a great selection of aircraft. I've been to a few air museums but none give access to the aircraft on display like this one.
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Amazing when you think that this Air Force flight simulator was state of the art at the timeI was reminded how lucky I was having the roads to myself (thankyou Mr. Garmin) and also considered my loathing of traffic and that the best motorbike roads in the world aren't worth a cracker if riding in a procession or held up by traffic.
Travelling remote roads mid week mostly through State and National Parks I had the entire trip, all bar the last 80km home, on near empty roads, as in 3 or 4 cars an hour, sometimes less.
Nothing beats the second day of a road trip on a bike when you wake up on the road, and head off for another days riding in same direction. I live in a big city and part of the fun of being on a trip is the roads you would normally spend hours getting to are on your doorstep first thing in the morning.
On the return trip I thought of Capn' Ron again, passing through the Coonawarra region. The soil in this area is unique in the world for grape growing and I doubt there is a winemaker in the world who is not aware of it's existence. There are 15,000 acres under grapes and world class reds are produced there. A shame I was on the bike and in a hurry.
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I took a shortcut through Gareth's (Mr Blackstock) backyard in a bid to get home before dusk and Kangaroos.
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The weekend had my head filled with the wonderful sights, sounds, smells and the feel of old ships, planes, cars and motorbikes from a previous area, a sore arse from the rally and some of the year's best riding, so far.
Much of the appeal of this trip (in fact every trip) for me was the remoteness of the area I was riding through and this can't be conveyed in photos.
As has become standard practice for me and mentioned here before, many times while riding I think about what a new bike could do for me at that very moment, better than the FJ. Short of a Kangaroo jumping out on wet roads and wishing I had ABS, not much.
Although this trip was dry bar a few showers, I have ridden through more rain this year than ever and hard luggage has moved well up the list. Soft luggage sucks when riding in solid rain day after day.
You know it's been a great ride when the nearer you get to home the more depressed you get, because it's almost over.
As many here know, there is nothing, nothing at all like a road trip on a bike.
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(sigh) If only they did!(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2943/15213882997_3f8e392fdc_b.jpg)
I know I posted this the other day but I love itNoel
Very nice report, wonderful pics.. I don't think you have to threaten us very much... Thanks for the eye candy..
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Very nice report Noel. Makes me want to visit even more and ride the same roads. Thanks.
Quote from: ribbert on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 AM
Soft luggage sucks when riding in solid rain day after day.
Nice trip report Noel, and a nice car you have there. Thank you for posting.
Regarding soft luggage and rain, I am not sure I share your opinion, entirely. I have a set of Nelson Riggs bags that I have ridden in very heavy, very prolonged rain and nothing inside has gotten wet. They have a sturdy rain cover that seems to do a good job of keeping the rain out. Still to your point, perhaps, fucking with the covers just to access your bag contents, is a PITA. Adapting to my circumstances, I guess, I usually ensure anything I may need for the day is in my tank bag.
Cheers,
Dan
If it helps, I found that if anticipating rain with soft bags, I inserted a heavy duty trash bag in first. Then any leaks did not get my stuff wet. Still a PIA, but functional and less expensive than hard bags. If I had my choice, hard bags that sealed for longer trips.
Great pics and story Cap'n Noel, :biggrin: are you sure you work for a living Noel, as you always seem to be out on the bike somewhere exploring this great country of ours.( jealous). Interesting to see your speedo showing 125kmh and the GPS reading 117kph, I didn't think they were that far out, have to check mine next time the GPS is fitted. Anyway I'm off to work, surely you know what that is. :sarcastic:
Tony.
Thanks for that Noel.
What an enjoyable read! Great pictures! You had me right there with you....
Thank you Noel :good:
Great post Noel :good2:. Refreshing :drinks:
George
Mate, nothing like a trip report ta get us back on track. I needed that, many thanks.
Got me thinking about a roadie to Broadford next Easter. Will finalise that plan today!
Thanks for the trip report Noel. Brought back the memories of our recent ride along the Great Ocean Road at the end of June this year. The weather you had looks to be a lot more bike friendly than the torrential downpours and wild wind that we endured. Still, the fantastic scenery and good company was more than enough to make up for the shortfall in weather conditions.
Quote from: The General on October 14, 2014, 06:34:37 PM
Mate, nothing like a trip report ta get us back on track. I needed that, many thanks.
Got me thinking about a roadie to Broadford next Easter. Will finalise that plan today!
Doug, don't forget to put my name on the list for that weekend. :drinks: Pete.
Finally some FJ stuff and old cars. Thanks...
Can you give us a bit of info on the old red car Noel, make, model , engine, etc....please. I'm guessing a Buggati of some sort, It's got an arse end like an old race car.
Tony.
Great report! Spectacular pictures.
Thanks for sharing Noel
Scott
Beau tilfull story and pics. Noel, thanks for posting something to make us all feel good and maybe a little jealous!!! Cheers! Charley.
thanks again old boy, after reading your report i decided on a couple of hour ride today up to MT MEE
heres a pic
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Oh you have the life Kenny :yes:
I think I should take a leaf out of your book. :good2:
Awesome!
I love the old cars....................Your scenic pictures are superb!
Quote from: Dan Filetti on October 14, 2014, 11:02:42 AM
Quote from: ribbert on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 AM
Soft luggage sucks when riding in solid rain day after day.
Regarding soft luggage and rain, I am not sure I share your opinion, entirely.
Cheers,
Dan
You are absolutely right Dan, it doesn't have to be that bad. My bags have a zippered compartment in the bottom containing a surprisingly thick, good quality waterproof cover that remains attached when pulled out and has a draw string around the bottom. My biggest problem is bag#1 sits on the rack and bag#2 is tied to bag#1. This means the covers can't be pulled all the way down and under and despite my best efforts, the wind always finds a spot and they slowly start to balloon and flap and leak etc.
My worst experience was on a recent trip when knowing I was facing an entire day of terrible weather, and what turned out to be the heaviest rain I have ever ridden in, I spent about half an hour trussing things up like never before. I used every tie down and bungee cord I had determined that it would not leak. I tucked, poked, folded, tied until there were no loose ends anywhere. I did all this in the rain. Hopped on, went to start the bike, FLAT BATTERY!
I had to undo the entire load to get the seat off and after a jump start, do it all over again with the bike idling (just in case) By the time all this was done the bike was red hot from idling so long and I was not happy. All I could think of was a trip a month or so earlier on a BMW with a full set of hard luggage. What a dream by comparison.
I might recover as the better weather approaches. A full set of hard luggage for the FJ in Aus (Givi, H&B etc) is about $1300 with mounting kit. Add remote locking an intergrated lights and so on and it just keeps going up. Very expensive.
Noel
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 14, 2014, 11:29:37 AM
If it helps, I found that if anticipating rain with soft bags, I inserted a heavy duty trash bag in first. Then any leaks did not get my stuff wet. Still a PIA, but functional and less expensive than hard bags. If I had my choice, hard bags that sealed for longer trips.
Thanks, good advice. The bags themselves are rubber lined and stay dry for a reasonable amount of time if you're just riding in and out of showers but I will definitely try the garbage bags next time I'm likely to encounter heavy weather.
Noel
After my most recent trip I found myself scouring the want ads for hard bags as well. I do however put all my clothing in large zip lock bags inside the soft bags. That way I can force all the air out of the bags, ( zip lock )if they hold vacuum they don't leak. As a bonus things stay more organized that way.
Excellent trip report, it was a joy to read. John
Quote from: ribbert on October 16, 2014, 06:25:07 AM
Quote from: Dan Filetti on October 14, 2014, 11:02:42 AM
Quote from: ribbert on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 AM
Soft luggage sucks when riding in solid rain day after day.
Regarding soft luggage and rain, I am not sure I share your opinion, entirely.
Cheers,
Dan
A full set of hard luggage for the FJ in Aus (Givi, H&B etc) is about $1300 with mounting kit. Add remote locking an intergrated lights and so on and it just keeps going up. Very expensive.
Noel
Noel,
Here is a set of Hepco Beckeer panniers for a, at the moment awesome price. Shipping is world wide. At this price IMO they would be worth it and search for a Hepco frame or purchase a frame new.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hepco-Becker-Saddlebags-Panniers-Junior-BMW-Side-cases-Motorcycle-case-/121460110545?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c479634d1#ht_672wt_867 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hepco-Becker-Saddlebags-Panniers-Junior-BMW-Side-cases-Motorcycle-case-/121460110545?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item1c479634d1#ht_672wt_867)
Fred
Quote from: aviationfred on October 16, 2014, 12:39:41 PM
Noel,
Here is a set of Hepco Beckeer panniers for a, at the moment awesome price. Shipping is world wide. At this price IMO they would be worth it and search for a Hepco frame or purchase a frame new.
Fred
Thanks for the link Fred, but even at their current very attractive price, freight cost to send them half way around the world is prohibitive.
Noel
Great Report Noel!
Zwartie
A cheap way out Noel is do what I did. I bought a brand new 35 litre top box for $120.00 and mounted it on my gear sack rack. The front bar that the bag slids over had to be cut off, but otherwise everything fits well. It might'n look as tidy as the proper rack, but it's cheap, strong, and keeps everything inside completely waterproof unlike the bag before it.
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Quote from: Bones on October 17, 2014, 06:17:27 AM
A cheap way out Noel is do what I did. I bought a brand new 35 litre top box for $120.00 and mounted it on my gear sack rack. The front bar that the bag slids over had to be cut off, but otherwise everything fits well. It might'n look as tidy as the proper rack, but it's cheap, strong, and keeps everything inside completely waterproof unlike the bag before it.
Thanks Bones, that is a great idea. I have 5 gear sack racks so I guess I can afford to butcher one. Other than trips, I ride around with just a medium bag on the back, this is a perfect low cost alternative to that.
In fact, I'll go an buy a box tomorrow. I know RJays stuff is cheap but I have had a great run with it. My clothing is RJays (100,000kms), my last set of boots were RJays and my bags are RJays and I have nothing but praise for their gear.
An update on the search for hard luggage that has just unfolded over the last few hours is I have found the exact hard luggage I have been looking for over the last 6 mths. It is on eBay for $11,500 and comes with a motorbike attached. I am riding to Port Macquarie in a couple of weeks to check it out. I just can't bring myself to buy a bike (or car) on the net, sight unseen unless for a give away price.
I will still do Bones suggestionon the FJ regardless. That is a great, cost effective idea and I already have the racks.
Thanks again, I like it.
Noel
Quote from: Bones on October 14, 2014, 03:01:43 PM
..... are you sure you work for a living Noel, as you always seem to be out on the bike somewhere exploring this great country of ours.( jealous).........Anyway I'm off to work, surely you know what that is. :sarcastic:
Tony.
Haha, yes Tony, I know what work is. I work for myself. While to the casual observer this flexi time might seem attractive, every day on the road cost me around $700 in travel costs and lost income, it's a double whammy.
I worked three 14hr days the weekend before (as well as every weekday) so I could get away.
I have no annual leave, no public holidays, no superannuation, no sick leave, no work cover, no insurance, no breaks, no equipment provided, no sick leave, no overtime loading, no penalty rates, no hazard levies, no union, no one to blame, no one to help, I don't get paid regularly, I have to chase my pay and the Christmas party is always a bit of a fizzer, but I can tell the boss to get fucked and still have a job the next day.
So, is it really worth it? You Bet!
Noel
G'day All.... Reading through this thread reminded me of a car I seen while riding through Murwillumbah at the start of the year, I had to go searching through photos to find it.I thought I lost it, nice old beast. Also found someone had uploaded it to YouTube.
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1926 dodge still on the roads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5s3027gvc#ws)
Quote from: Bones on October 15, 2014, 06:04:37 AM
Can you give us a bit of info on the old red car Noel, make, model , engine, etc....please. I'm guessing a Buggati of some sort, It's got an arse end like an old race car.
Tony.
It is a Standard, as in the Standard Motor Company (1903) and is nearly 90 years old. Like many great marques from the early days of motoring they ended up building shitboxes in the 50's and 60's, then disappeared. Despite the unimaginative name, they built some great cars back in their glory days and, as were most car builders back then, innovative in a number of areas. It is for example OHV.
The running gear is all original and it has the most glorious exhaust note. As they used to say, "it fires every lamp post" and has a near enough to straight out exhaust.
It has a crash box and straight cut gears, I love the sound of the gearbox whining/grinding away.
The clutch pedal is connected directly to the throwout bearing shaft and its position is determined by that, the brake pedal is connected to......I'm not certain, but it appears to not be the brakes. The external brake lever is connected to a drum around the tailshaft and actually works, unlike the foot brakes.
It has a magneto and runs on a total loss system (hardly a system) It has no wiring other than a modern electric fuel pump which I turn off then stall the car in gear to stop it, or you can leave it and wait for the bowl to empty (or maybe it cuts power to half the magneto, hmmm).
The body is not original.
Tony, as you are the only one to ask about it I guess it is of limited interest here so I won't go on. It's a lot of fun and always sparks a huge amount of interest on the road. Top speed is limited by my ability to keep it on my side of the road.
When my children were a little younger, the coolest thing I could ever do was pick them up from school in it, and the kids getting picked up in the $250k Benz's and BMW's? They were drop jawed with envy. I'm sure this point was not lost on my children as my daily driver was one of those "Dad, would you mind parking around the corner" models. Funny thing is the car is worth bugger all.
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This is the official photo taken en route the other week. My friend has his face screwed up because it is being sprayed with scalding hot radiator water after being held up in slow moving traffic, uphill with tail wind.
Noel
Quote from: ribbert on October 18, 2014, 08:34:50 AM
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Noel
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That's awesome!
I'm trying to figure out who's older... the car or the driver...
<snicker>
Quote from: Andells1200 on October 18, 2014, 08:17:32 AM
G'day All.... Reading through this thread reminded me of a car I seen while riding through Murwillumbah at the start of the year, I had to go searching through photos to find it.I thought I lost it, nice old beast. Also found someone had uploaded it to YouTube.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s634/tulkys69er/20131104_121220_zps62f03ba3.jpg)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s634/tulkys69er/20131104_121254_zps7c4fff67.jpg)
1926 dodge still on the roads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5s3027gvc#ws)
Every year at the Ipswich Toy Run you'll see that old thing parked amongst the bikes. Half expecting Jed, Jethro, and Granny to be walking around. :biggrin:
Noel, don't take the lack of response for lack of interest. I too was fascinated by your old "cage" and was curious. Thanks for the info! Was Standard Motor Company an Aussie company? I've never heard of them, although back then there were a LOT of companies making "horseless carriages".
Ed
Great trip report, Noel! Spectacular pictures!! love your old car!! Not much of a windscreen to polish, though... :biggrin:
Thank you for sharing.
:drinks:
Quote from: Bones on October 18, 2014, 03:37:41 PM
Quote from: Andells1200 on October 18, 2014, 08:17:32 AM
G'day All.... Reading through this thread reminded me of a car I seen while riding through Murwillumbah at the start of the year, I had to go searching through photos to find it.I thought I lost it, nice old beast. Also found someone had uploaded it to YouTube.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s634/tulkys69er/20131104_121220_zps62f03ba3.jpg)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s634/tulkys69er/20131104_121254_zps7c4fff67.jpg)
1926 dodge still on the roads (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz5s3027gvc#ws)
Every year at the Ipswich Toy Run you'll see that old thing parked amongst the bikes. Half expecting Jed, Jethro, and Granny to be walking around. :biggrin:
I'd rather see Elly-May!
hahahaha
Harvy
Quote from: Bminder on October 18, 2014, 10:15:36 AM
Quote from: ribbert on October 18, 2014, 08:34:50 AM
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Noel
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That's awesome!
I'm trying to figure out who's older... the car or the driver...
<snicker>
dI too took an interest in that nice car and enjoyed the pictures. I always enjoy older cars with the same period drivers. Thanks Noel. Dave
Quote from: TexasDave on October 19, 2014, 12:14:32 AM
I too took an interest in that nice car and enjoyed the pictures. I always enjoy older cars with the same period drivers. Thanks Noel. Dave
How's this? Dad picked this up about 6 weeks ago - 1922 Studebaker "Big Six" Touring Car. That's him and Mom in the pictures (sorry, no EllieMae). Dad's 5 years younger than the car.
A true barn find. Sat in a machine shed just outside of town for the last 30 years, in an actual barn before that. Illinois plates from 1939.
...and it runs. :good2:
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It's supposed to look like this:
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(http://i1350.photobucket.com/albums/p779/rocklucas9/studebaker-big-six_zps6b3d9071.jpg) (http://s1350.photobucket.com/user/rocklucas9/media/studebaker-big-six_zps6b3d9071.jpg.html)
He claims he's not gonna restore it, just leave it like it is.
Quote from: rlucas on October 19, 2014, 05:42:09 AM
How's this? Dad picked this up about 6 weeks ago - 1922 Studebaker "Big Six" Touring Car. That's him and Mom in the pictures (sorry, no EllieMae). Dad's 5 years younger than the car.
A true barn find. Sat in a machine shed just outside of town for the last 30 years, in an actual barn before that. Illinois plates from 1939.
...and it runs. :good2:
That is fantastic. As much as anything I like his spirit in taking on a project at that age. I hope that's me when I'm nudging 90.
And what a find to boot, a complete runner that was literally a barn find and a great car.
Err, Rossi, with those genes running in the family, does this mean you'll be on the forum for the next 40 years?
Noel
Quote from: simi_ed on October 18, 2014, 04:22:36 PM
Noel, don't take the lack of response for lack of interest. I too was fascinated by your old "cage" and was curious. Thanks for the info! Was Standard Motor Company an Aussie company? I've never heard of them, although back then there were a LOT of companies making "horseless carriages".
Ed
No Ed, it was a British company and you're right, it seemed like every black smith, bicycle maker, carriage builder and butcher turned their hand to making motor cars back then.
Australia did not have it's own car until the middle of the century. Our imported cars, or locally assembled cars, were predominantly from the UK and to a lesser extent other European countries. Fiats were a big seller for many years as was Mercedes Benz. Of course these days it's anything and everything.
Australia never imported American cars to any great extent but there do seem to be a hell of a lot of those 20's Dodges still getting around. There's the one Bones posted and there were a lot at the event I attended. Don't know the story behind that.
We still don't import much from the USA, Chrysler has a crack at every few years but without much success.
Would you believe we actually sell cars to the US. That's a bit like selling ice to the Eskimos. The Pontiac GTO is the latest version of an Australian car that has been in production since the late 60's., the Monaro.
There are also Police Depts all across the country that drive another Australian car that has been a favourite here for decades, these were not cars built simply to export. We sent a "Police" version of a production line car to the States for appraisal and they loved it.
Sorry, I'm getting carried away, this is a bike forum.
Ok, much the same applied to bikes, until the 70's most, but not all, of our bikes were from Britain and we have never had a local bike industry. Old Harleys are around but far out numbered by British bikes.
Noel
Quote from: Bones on October 17, 2014, 06:17:27 AM
A cheap way out Noel is do what I did. I bought a brand new 35 litre top box for $120.00 and mounted it on my gear sack rack. The front bar that the bag slids over had to be cut off, but otherwise everything fits well. It might'n look as tidy as the proper rack, but it's cheap, strong, and keeps everything inside completely waterproof unlike the bag before it.
Thanks Tony, I followed your suggestion and fitted it Saturday. Very happy with the result. Although I'm now limited to carring what will fit
inside the box, I love it. Soooo much better than the bag.
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Anyone would think it was made for the "FJay"
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Thanks again for the tip.
Noel
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Looks good Noel, one other thing I did that I didn't mention was I put little square plastic plugs in where the bar was cut to keep the water out. Love the mod you did to the Rjays sticker, I might copy that myself.
Tony.
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What's the story behind the photo Noel, looks like old mate there's had a bad day. :sarcastic:
Quote from: Bones on November 10, 2014, 05:14:26 AM
What's the story behind the photo Noel, looks like old mate there's had a bad day. :sarcastic:
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Haha, I was fiddling about experimenting posting photos from another source, to save moving them to flickr first, the phone rang, and then I forgot and then.......
I can now post them straight from my automatic photo back up. Yippee, that means more photos everyone!
I took the photo yesterday at a motorbike themed food stop I came across on a trip. Quite well done in a kitsch sort of way.
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I think I probably looked the same after trying the coffee.
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This was in the courtyard for sale. I didn't bother asking how much but it looked pretty sad and sorry and don't think anyone was fighting over it.
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The bloke out the front looks like he might have ridden in on this.
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Forget about all the Hodaka talk, this Hyabusa parked out front is my sort of dirt bike.
Wow, the things you can find when you are out and about, love it!! :good2:
Good job with the top box!
Quote from: ribbert on October 14, 2014, 09:05:55 AM
On the return trip I thought of Capn' Ron again, passing through the Coonawarra region. The soil in this area is unique in the world for grape growing and I doubt there is a winemaker in the world who is not aware of it's existence. There are 15,000 acres under grapes and world class reds are produced there. A shame I was on the bike and in a hurry.
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Noel,
Thoroughly enjoyed the trip report and this picture!!! We do get some Australian wines here, but I suspect you're keeping the best stuff in country. Hmmm...Might just have to join you for a ride someday!
Quote from: ribbert on November 10, 2014, 01:12:19 AM
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We`ve got something similar that is real retro and only a few minutes from Mapleton. (Beaut venue for next Mapleton Muster me thinks) Here`s a pic from my phone but better one`s are here:https://www.facebook.com/ricksgaragediner
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Quote from: The General on November 10, 2014, 08:08:16 PM
We`ve got something similar that is real retro and only a few minutes from Mapleton. (Beaut venue for next Mapleton Muster me thinks) Here`s a pic from my phone but better one`s are here:https://www.facebook.com/ricksgaragediner
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Bloody Queenslanders, just gotta have one bigger and better of everything don't you!!
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Well, I rode through Ned Kelly country on Sunday, can you top that?
(http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/ffximage/2008/12/12/250joh_story,0.jpg)
(Unless of course you have a 30ft tall Joh Bjelke-Petersen on display somewhere)
Noel
If That Ned Kelly figure was in QLD we would have already put a copper`s uniform on him. (Be good marketing when ya think about it!)
Yeah we got big ones, like crocodiles, Marlins, Pineapples etc. Bob Katter has put forward a large Religious one for on top of some mountain, but we know he`ll wanta hang his hat on it!
Our "Tree of knowledge" one looks a bit crook lately.....Newman wants it replaced with a beggar me thinks.
Yeah it`s true we are usually one or three bigger and/or better than anything South, but there are no second prizes, you`ve got me with the biggest thief and I wish we had it! :drinks:
Thanks for reminding me of "The tree of knowledge" Doug. About 25 years ago a few of us had a party under it in the back of a big tip truck.
The only knowledge it imparted on me was how hot it was in Barcy..