SIG's Recovery Service...
SIG's Recovery Service...
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Taken during a Firewood loop trip ages ago, have finally found the original file, this is a high quality version so turn it up
Taken during a Firewood loop trip ages ago, have finally found the original file, this is a high quality version so turn it up
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towing a safari



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coxsy wrote:towing a safari![]()
Cmon Jerry. tell the whole story..it was hardly a recovery!!.. the safari wasn't stuck, maybe it had something to do with Std Saf vs Clay vs Deep Rutts.. compared to the tow vehicle which has something like a 406cu SB Chevy and all the goodies
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406 small block actually gees
i think 410 is the bigest you can get a small block but thats kinda uncomon i think except in sprint boats

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cool__bananas wrote:406 small block actually geesi think 410 is the bigest you can get a small block but thats kinda uncomon i think except in sprint boats
you need to do more research Mitch
they come bigger than that
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that was the sweetest sound hearing that scream up the hill
much better live with the echo thru the trees!

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Cmon Jerry. tell the whole story..it was hardly a recovery!!.. the safari wasn't stuck, maybe it had something to do with Std Saf vs Clay vs Deep Rutts..
excuses excuses ..... yes it was stuck as it couldn't get up the hill

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Primo video!!!
Loved every minute of it. Cheers Jerry.
How can I save a copy of this on my computer????
Loved every minute of it. Cheers Jerry.
How can I save a copy of this on my computer????

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MNC wrote:...How can I save a copy of this on my computer????
Got it off Youtube



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Jerry wrote:Cmon Jerry. tell the whole story..it was hardly a recovery!!.. the safari wasn't stuck, maybe it had something to do with Std Saf vs Clay vs Deep Rutts..
excuses excuses ..... yes it was stuck as it couldn't get up the hill
Yeah I was stuck, on a little ridge... but from memory on more than one occasion I might add, Jerry couldn't even get up as far as me... and badnuz, well lets say that he had problems at the start



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suzuki1k wrote:
Yeah I was stuck, on a little ridge... but from memory on more than one occasion I might add, Jerry couldn't even get up as far as me... and badnuz, well lets say that he had problems at the start![]()
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oi!!! i was just moving aside to let others thru!!! ah the early days....


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badnuz wrote:suzuki1k wrote:
Yeah I was stuck, on a little ridge... but from memory on more than one occasion I might add, Jerry couldn't even get up as far as me... and badnuz, well lets say that he had problems at the start![]()
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oi!!! i was just moving aside to let others thru!!! ah the early days....![]()
bet ya still couldn't get up there fulla
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skid wrote:badnuz wrote:suzuki1k wrote:
Yeah I was stuck, on a little ridge... but from memory on more than one occasion I might add, Jerry couldn't even get up as far as me... and badnuz, well lets say that he had problems at the start![]()
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oi!!! i was just moving aside to let others thru!!! ah the early days....![]()
bet ya still couldn't get up there fulla
Just let us try


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sounds like we need to have another go at the firewood loop.bit dryer now so might have a better chance with most trucks 

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sig wrote:sounds like we need to have another go at the firewood loop.bit dryer now so might have a better chance with most trucks
Yes Please


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Sadam_Husain wrote:sig wrote:sounds like we need to have another go at the firewood loop.bit dryer now so might have a better chance with most trucks
Yes Please![]()
don't ya wanna wait for them stronger CVs dude
and are ya in a hurry to get ya manual back ????
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skid wrote:and are ya in a hurry to get ya manual back ????
So long as I get it back Phil..... opp's I mean Skid



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Sadam_Husain wrote:skid wrote:and are ya in a hurry to get ya manual back ????
So long as I get it back Phil..... opp's I mean Skid![]()
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OK, so I drop it off at Phils for ya and tell him to pass it on to you
do ya think you'll see it again
well do ya
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I must point out that STINKY deserves all the credit for taking it, I just edited it
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Jerry wrote:I must point out that STINKY deserves all the credit for taking it, I just edited it
I was wondering how you got that footage when you were standing at the bottom in the shade watching 'badnuz' get himself deeper and deeper in the poo






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I might have that footage handy 

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Jerry wrote:I might have that footage handy
or NOT!!!



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badnuz wrote:Jerry wrote:I might have that footage handy
or NOT!!!![]()
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oh come on Euan, wheres the spirit
we need a good laugh
did anyone get pics of the wheel changing using the tie down off the tree
or a pic of Reece and the missus asleep whilst the rest of us worked on the badnuz cruiser
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