This coming weekend, 15th/16th

rokhound · Post by **rokhound** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:16 pm

Man I was mighty impressed with u Goose, you resisted all temptation to jump into the sloppy holes, and keep the missus' truck clean ( apart from the 4 big muddy paw prints on the bonnet). :lol:

Classic shot of Niblik, or should that be mudkissed?

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:22 pm

sorry got niblik mixed up with h20lova

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:31 pm

Yes, a comment was made by the missus about that...
along the lines of "who the f#@* did that?"

but she's smiling, got her truck back in 1 piece, which I dont think she expected.....

She did warn me that if I messed up her truck, she was keeping my car till I got hers fixed.... needless to say I was VERY careful!! :lol:

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:06 pm

just found out that it was 4x4 boy stuck down the mak got stuck and motor cut out so could not winch out they tried another battery but still would not start daz tried to pull him out but got a bar through his tyre so they changed that but still could not get him out

last i herd he was awaiting recovery guy (think he got shane stewart going out to him so he will get him out)

not had much luck last two w/e last week he drown it and now this

Shane · Post by **Shane** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:26 pm

worzel wrote:just found out that it was 4x4 boy stuck down the mak got stuck and motor cut out so could not winch out they tried another battery but still would not start daz tried to pull him out but got a bar through his tyre so they changed that but still could not get him out

last i herd he was awaiting recovery guy (think he got shane stewart going out to him so he will get him out)

not had much luck last two w/e last week he drown it and now this

I hope it wasnt that nasty hole the leads up onto the stop bank?not that much water there though,maybe he tryed the INPASSABLE track

Shane

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:35 pm

not quite sure
but from all accounts he was well and truly stuck

MATT4U · Post by **MATT4U** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:39 pm

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worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:44 pm

good photos

looks like you all had a fun day

some big mudy holes down there

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:47 pm

Missus gone out.....
kid gone to bed......

excellent!! new photo's uploaded

Insky · Post by **Insky** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 9:59 pm

so who was with 4x4 boy when he got stuck?
what actually happend what time did u get out ? :shock:

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:04 pm

daz, arron and some one in a nissan

last i herd he was waiting for recovery guy that was at 8:30pm

Daz · Post by **Daz** » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:05 pm

Insky wrote:so who was with 4x4 boy when he got stuck?
what actually happend what time did u get out ?

I was with him, its a very long story, had to call a 4x4 recovery truck in the end.

Im of to bed im f*cked, if 4X4boy dont come on here and fill you in I will tomorrow.

Good night

hosehustler · Post by **hosehustler** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:48 am

worzel wrote:who got stuck today?

I got stuck once

had a ball

, all those screamin' supra's in one place was a symphony

hiriklux · Post by **hiriklux** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:48 am

yeh i got stuck need bigger rubber :evil:

rokhound · Post by **rokhound** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:13 am

I got towed a couple of times too. :oops:

(Note to self. Need bigger rubber) Don't thinl I saw Mike on a strap all day, but then he was in front of Steve eh?

Lets put a deal together and bring in a container of 38" + boots for the boys.

Of course if your against 4wds, then I am just kidding :roll:

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:31 am

4x4BOY got stuck in the track by the open shingle area that has a lot of pine trees around, Daz tried to get in to get him out but got stuck too in the Pajero.

The alternator had died on the mu so the batt went flat making the winch no help, my alternator was stuffed too so I had to leave the mu at home.

We used a high lift jack as a winch to get daz free but in the process a crow bar that was in the mud went through the side wall of the r/rear tyre.

4x4boy was still stuck and had to call a recovery guy to come and get him out, I think he got out about 8.30 -9 pm.

Daz · Post by **Daz** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:01 am

Cheers Aaron saved me telling em.

Have you spoke to Matt yet, is everything OK?? Going out in minute to get my tyre sorted.

My misses is really.......really...........................................REALLY pissed off at me, been out twice with you guys for a FEW hours and both times come back in in the dark, and with vehicle damage. She just doesnt understand its part and parcel of 4WD :roll:

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:06 am

When I spoke to matt last night the vehicle was being taken to the recovery guys yard in Rangiora.

My wife was sitting in the car while we tried to get you and matt out and she wasnt over the moon either, but they will learn in time.

Maybe

but maybe not

Leithfield · Post by **Leithfield** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:32 am

Daz wrote:My misses is really.......really...........................................REALLY pissed off at me ...

Aaron wrote: My wife ... wasnt over the moon either, but they will learn in time ...

Keeping the handbrake happy is an essential component of 4wd maintenance ... schedule in a few 'picnic trips' every alternate run & take the kids (borrow some if none of your own; us ORE members with nippers are always happy to help out). This cunning plan helps to nurture their love of offroading, which then conspires to soften the impact of future delays and damages!!!

H2OLOVA · Post by **H2OLOVA** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:54 am

Leithfield wrote

Keeping the handbrake happy is an essential component of 4wd maintenance

I'm hearing that!!!

All in all a great day out. Managed to kill my winch(nothing a couple of hours, a screwdriver and a can of CRC won't fix) in the middle of the muddiest wettest part of the track i could find, and when we were by ourselves!! Note to self...don't try anything stupid unless i'm with another truck!! Big thanks to those who pulled me out.
Also put another couple of dings in the truck (man some of those tracks are narrow!!) Trying to keep up with some of the more capable trucks is going to kill me and my truck :wink:

It was an excellent day out though.

With the drama 4x4boy had i think we need to get this 4wd recovery squad organised sooner rather than later. We had 12 trucks out there and 4x4boy still had to call a tow truck, hate to think what that ended up costing!!

Bubba · Post by **Bubba** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:56 am

Leithfield wrote:
Daz wrote:My misses is really.......really...........................................REALLY pissed off at me ...

Aaron wrote: My wife ... wasnt over the moon either, but they will learn in time ...

Keeping the handbrake happy is an essential component of 4wd maintenance ... schedule in a few 'picnic trips' every alternate run & take the kids (borrow some if none of your own; us ORE members with nippers are always happy to help out). This cunning plan helps to nurture their love of offroading, which then conspires to soften the impact of future delays and damages!!!

Well said!!

nzhunter · Post by **nzhunter** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:18 pm

Cheers guys for the trip.

I hadnt got stuck yet so i took on that mudhole that was a tad more rutted than I thought. Cheers for the tow rik!! (and rokhound for trying)

Had a ball! After seeing all your guys savage surfs I can see more mods have to happen on my truck lol but I did manage 2 buy a snorkel on the wkend for $100 off a wreaked surf so needa install that and make up some measurements to put it on and I dont think I have all the right tools and knowledge so any help to put it on would be great and would be paid in speights lol

Cheers,
DAN

Daz · Post by **Daz** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:26 pm

Where you live hunter and what make is the snorkel.

4x4boy · Post by **4x4boy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:39 pm

Greetings fellers. Finally got home at about 10.30pm. Alternator died and unfortunately so did the starter. Bugger, not enough power to run the winch. We had Aaron (in his Territory), Daz and a friend I called in from Kaiapoi (standard road surf). No-one could budge me from where I was. Daz was the only truck that could even get to me. After losing a recovery strop (due to be replaced anyway) and Dazs tyre, had to resort to "Winch U", Shane. Had to wait another hour for him to arrive but got me out no trouble but not a cheap excercise ($280- Bugger). Only ORE number I had was Steve and his phone was turned off and no reply on any radio frequency. Oh well, Shit happens. Need that list of ORE numbers sorted. I gotta pick up the Mu from Rangiora tomorrow, Does anyone have a transporter that I could hire or borrow for a couple of hours? 021 502 344. Matt

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:47 pm

Hey dude, sorry to hear about your troubles

I havn't got access to a transporter, but if you feel happy enough to tow it, I'm not working tomorrow, and I'm happy to help

021-078-1342

albundy · Post by **albundy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:53 pm

Albundy's rescue service: 0272530424 039421373. Will expcet that all gear broken to recover you will be replaced plus any fuel costs incurred. Pretty cheap really.
Al

4x4boy · Post by **4x4boy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:19 pm

Cheers Goose. I'll see if I can come up with a transporter first as it would be a bloody long tow with no power steering from Rangiora to Rolleston. I'll give you a call tonight if I need your help. Thanks again. Matt

Goose · Post by **Goose** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:33 pm

I got a good tow vehicle too if needed

worzel · Post by **worzel** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:25 pm

Hi Matt

like i said to you on phone boss should be in at about 9:30-10:00am so will ask him about trailer for you if he has not come in by then will phone as he sometimes goes to ch-ch on a tues

and have got daz a good tyre and will sort him out a 16inch rim so he will have a spare wheen he puts them 33s on

kev

4x4boy · Post by **4x4boy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:42 pm

Thanks for all the offers of help. They are much appreciated. Make sure you take down my Ph number. You never know when you might need it returned.

This coming weekend, 15th/16th

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