Hahndorf to Cummins 650kms

jamesminhard · Post by **jamesminhard** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:46 pm

Some will be aware that the DD panel has gone but to fill the space in the shed is 55 single cab, beatifully rust repaired and colour matched by pmg bus. Also completely over hauled.
Last thursday it was time to drive the young fella back, iv posted just a couple pics of the trip, il take a couple of it now its home.
As far as the trip went, it was "relatively" "trouble free" we busted a fan belt but limped a few kms to Lower Light and replaced it, then about 25 kms from home the gear shift coupling slipped off. but i managed to select 3rd to limp home. 650 kms in aprox 9 hours. The trip was enjoyed by both Spider and Red dog. Along the way we recived plenty of waves and were over taken a number of times with people pulling up a few kms ahead to take photos.
Huge thanks to Andrew for making it happen

jamesminhard · Post by **jamesminhard** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:51 pm

Narroed Ball joint beam with adjusters and drop spindles - disc brake front, 1600 tp with straight axle kit. factory safaris and factory hoops and bows. We are currently on the hunt for a rear bumber and rear roof card

warb · Post by **warb** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:08 pm

nice one, love the driving shots.

Kombi Trip · Post by **Kombi Trip** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:09 pm

verey, very nice

Kombi Dad · Post by **Kombi Dad** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:06 am

Great one. Can't wait to get my '63 back on the road.

frenzix · Post by **frenzix** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:18 am

love the ute, nice pics too

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:04 am

Sprintstars and dove blue, very nice

jamesminhard · Post by **jamesminhard** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 12:07 pm

couple more

morts · Post by **morts** » Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:49 pm

Very nice James.

I 'stumbled' across a white post 64 bus in a transport yard about two weeks ago and was told it was heading up your way - anything you want to share?

jamesminhard · Post by **jamesminhard** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:06 pm

i know the buses morts, a fella is moving all his estate over here including two splits, adelaide fella.. very eciting to see nothr split close by. when are you coming to see spider ,morts?

tombi (aka type2tommy) · Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:12 pm

Beaut bus James, love the plates and especially that crazy exhaust

byronbus · Post by **byronbus** » Sun Aug 17, 2008 9:34 pm

What dropped spindles are you using?

jamesminhard · Post by **jamesminhard** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:32 am

the beam and spindles were done by mike kirsten at custom bugs and busses in Penrith about 5 years ago. I supplied 2 sets of bal joint spindles, one 68 and one about 73. from memory they cost $770 i think they have increased in price. they are however probly the best way to go. a very good ride and it stops good with discs

1500king · Post by **1500king** » Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:22 pm

how's your back after the drive?

Those 6 digit plates look familiar.... will have to rustle through my photo stash from early last decade...

SplitPersonality · Post by **SplitPersonality** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:23 pm

How did I miss this!? What an awesome ute, esp like the LHS gate/skate half pipe, what a tough looking beast

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