new from welly

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 8:39 pm

hi my names Malcolm. have been keeping an eye on this site for a few weeks after a mate at work was raving about it. I drive a 70 series cruiser. Ive had it for 3 months. In the past ive had a series 1 land rover and a vitara but i felt it was time for a real 4x4. Im running 32s at the moment but is close to time for some more height. Am going for a run round past red rocks this sat. Is any one keen?

Post by **Mark** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:04 pm

Hi Malcolm. Another Cruiser to add to the collection in the Wgtn ORE clan... us Safari owners might have to do a recruitment drive! Basics just came onto the scene in his cruiser as well, and then there's the long term Sadam, Jumper... and I suppose we'll lump the Prado's in that pot as well, ay Jerry. And damn... Bubba just got a Cruiser as well :shock:

Who was the person that got you onto the site? We'll have to shout them a beer :wink:

At this stage I probably won't be able to make it on Sat. I am still recovering from the Rallywoods trip from Queens Birthday weekend.

Keep an eye out for upcoming trips though. They are organised reasonably often. If you have any questions about ORE or the ORE Association give me a yell.

Mark

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:17 pm

was tara 13 think he is only new as well but we've had a few beers in the past so he will be stoked if some one else is buying

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:28 pm

welcome aboard the forum malcolm, there seems top be a bit of a cruiser influx around wellington lately but watch your back coz some of those safari's give you a pretty good run for your money :shock:

The trips are all good stuff and well worth tagging along on and no doubt you'll come across wgtn forum member "Mr Tow Hook" sooner than later :wink:

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:32 pm

welcome beer_cruiser and dont worry about the nissans its the zuks that will fly past ya!!! :lol:

basics · Post by **basics** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 5:42 pm

always good to see another cruiser round.

i dont think i can make red rocks. but ill see what i can do :wink:

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 8:27 pm

and I suppose we'll lump the Prado's in that pot as well, ay Jerry

Its still got a landcruiser badge on it... :lol:

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:45 pm

Thanks for the welcomes. Not too worried about Safaris, Patrols, Mitsis, Suzukis etc as the Cruiser seems to hold its own. Over the last week I've modified an old bull bar off an old FJ. Also had to replace oil seal on drive shaft , put a bandage on the exhaust. Today I had to pull rear spring shackle off and straighten. It looks a bit shagged. Bolt looked rusty (maybe water getting through bushes).

Does anyone know of any spring shackles (cheap/new)?Any advice?

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:55 pm

Beer_Cruiser wrote:Does anyone know of any spring shackles (cheap/new)?Any advice?

order some greasable ones through 4wdbits, the link is on the lefthand side of your screen :thumright:

get greasable ones so you can keep pumping them full of grease. When the pins get rusty and they do get rusty they chew out the bushes like sandpaper

and if you get anti inversion ones even better

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:19 pm

That was my plan. Just through some one mite have some cheper ones first. have had a good drool on 4wd bits site. Have to get them anti inversion ones no point in messing around

Sadam_Husain · Post by **Sadam_Husain** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 10:30 pm

after you've priced up some genuine old man emu shackels and pins you'll have a pretty good idea of what is and what isnt cheap :shock:

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 11:22 pm

just got them.thanks for your help

Post by **Mark** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 3:17 pm

Hey Malcolm. The Wgtn crew are having a bit of a get together at my place on 26 June. Feel free to come along and meet some of us.

http://www.offroadexpress.co.nz/modules ... 6825#66825

Beer_Cruiser · Post by **Beer_Cruiser** » Thu Jun 14, 2007 8:49 pm

thanks for the invite. sounds good.

basics · Post by **basics** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:33 am

what time are youi meeting?

i should be freed up by 10.30 /11.oo

basics · Post by **basics** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:40 am

give me a txt 0272044188

let me know :wink:

PR · Post by PR » Sat Jun 16, 2007 10:30 am

Welcome aboard

basics · Post by **basics** » Sat Jun 16, 2007 11:26 am

i take it, its too wet?

cumon guys :wink: