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General => Introductions => Topic started by: FittedForRadio on February 10, 2013, 06:55:31 PM

Title: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: FittedForRadio on February 10, 2013, 06:55:31 PM
Hi all,

What a great discovery this forum is. My name is Carlos, I live at the south end of the Central Coast.

I have a tiny Sankey Trailer MK3 that I used to use to put the tent on top, but after seeing what is out there I have the idea of building something appropriate for the task (I have to learn how to use the mig welder first).

I have some other hobbies (amateur radio, and Land Rover mechanics) and in my job I play with big radios (it is a "part time hobby", actually).

regards,

Carlos


 
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Swannie on February 10, 2013, 06:56:59 PM
Welcome to a great forum mate

Swannie
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Dog160 on February 10, 2013, 07:14:02 PM
Carlos,
Welcome to the forum. I guess if you were into Land Rovers you would need to be an amateur mechanic! ;D
Plenty of members on here can offer advice on building your own camper.
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: bushbandit on February 10, 2013, 07:14:35 PM
Welcome mate another radio man my days long gone but started in Defence then ended up at VKG.Yours probably a bit different
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Snow on February 10, 2013, 07:18:31 PM
G'day Carlos and welcome to Myswag.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: FittedForRadio on February 10, 2013, 07:39:37 PM
Welcome mate another radio man my days long gone but started in Defence then ended up at VKG.Yours probably a bit different

Hi,

I work (mostly) in Naval Communications. I was relocated to the Australian branch of my company almost two years ago. I came from the Spanish branch.

I work for a German company (>75 y.o.) with two letters in the logotype, you surely know them...









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Post by: KingBilly on February 11, 2013, 06:38:17 AM
Welcome to the tribe Carlos.  Look forward to reading of your CT build.

Happy camping
KB
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Post by: Rob C on February 11, 2013, 06:38:55 AM
Welcome Carlos,
Enjoy this great site.

Rob C
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: wholehog on February 11, 2013, 06:44:31 AM
Another from the Sunny Central Coast....
Owning a landrover u would want to be interseted in the mechanical side of them >:D
welcome aboard :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Hairs on February 11, 2013, 07:19:41 AM
G'day Carlos,
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To Myswag,
Hope you enjoy your time here.
Happy & Safe travels.
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Title: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: britts on February 11, 2013, 08:11:35 AM
Welcome Carlos, another one from the coast,
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Post by: Armadillo & Customline Campers on February 11, 2013, 06:03:53 PM
Welcome Carlos,
There are a few radio guys on here, I know Isuzumu is one and a very nice guy to talk to about alot of things.
Enjoy your adventure and don't forget  :worthles:

 :cheers:

Rod......
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Post by: camlisa on February 11, 2013, 06:38:30 PM
Gday Carlos interesting hobbie happy camping

Cheers Cam
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Post by: Heiny on February 11, 2013, 07:10:03 PM
Hi Carlos and welcome to My Swag

 :cheers: Brett
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Post by: speewa158 on February 11, 2013, 08:18:06 PM
Carlos   drag your chair up to the fire & lets yarn a bit  :cheers:
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Post by: Black Diamond on February 11, 2013, 08:38:55 PM
Welcome to this great forum Car loss :cheers:
Lots to look at learn here and look forward to your contributions :cheers:

BD
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: FittedForRadio on February 11, 2013, 09:18:26 PM

Owning a landrover u would want to be interseted in the mechanical side of them >:D


Hey,

what's wrong with my Land Rover ??? ??? ??? ???

It is a lovely car, during the last 10 years it had only routine, basic maintenance (brand new engine, brand new gearbox, brand new calipers, rotors, hubs and bearings, front axle and firewall with dash from a 2006 defender, transfer case from a discovery, front and rear lights, front seats, rear door, locks, windscreen...) and when the new injection pump I ordered last week arrives from UK and I change the fuel lines it will be again ready for fun (well, I have a leak in the rear axle, I have to change it before the inspection).  :cup:

Ah, and a new paint job, too.

British Engineering at its best  :cheers:







Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: FittedForRadio on February 11, 2013, 09:21:39 PM
ah,

forgot to mention the reconditioned steering box, BN steering column and bars, as well as the Panhard rod, and the four trailing arms


well, the diferential core in the rear axle is still original, very strong !!!  :cup:

Title: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Marcus73 on February 11, 2013, 09:27:00 PM
Just standard 20k service stuff then ???
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Post by: Barrabart on February 11, 2013, 11:09:17 PM
Hey,

what's wrong with my Land Rover ??? ??? ??? ???

It is a lovely car, during the last 10 years it had only routine, basic maintenance (brand new engine, brand new gearbox, brand new calipers, rotors, hubs and bearings, front axle and firewall with dash from a 2006 defender, transfer case from a discovery, front and rear lights, front seats, rear door, locks, windscreen...) and when the new injection pump I ordered last week arrives from UK and I change the fuel lines it will be again ready for fun (well, I have a leak in the rear axle, I have to change it before the inspection).  :cup:

Ah, and a new paint job, too.

British Engineering at its best  :cheers:

G'day FFR.......... welcome to the forum, with that outlook on life i reckon you'll do well here......... :cheers:
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: Turbojohn on February 15, 2013, 06:46:34 PM
Welcome mate! You must be pretty handy on the tools owning a landy! Great cars but definitely keep you busy :cup:
Title: Re: Hi all, just joined !
Post by: FittedForRadio on February 15, 2013, 09:33:15 PM
Welcome mate! You must be pretty handy on the tools owning a landy! Great cars but definitely keep you busy :cup:

mate, I wish you were wrong... 

yes, too many weekends under the car rather than under the tent...