Keefy called in for a visit

Max Hedges · #1 20-10-03, 06:26

Keith managed to drop in whilst up this way to have a ride in the carrier and to take some footage. On the way out to the paddock Keefy learnt to hang on as the brakes grabbed on one of my left hand turns, as they do, Keefy and camera nearly landed on my side what a sight that would have been. After having fun outthe paddock we headed back and it was Keefy's turn to drive , he managed successfully to get back to the house without running over any livestock, he even managed top gear. Keefy had a grin on his face that only a man can have. After such excitment keefy was fed some scones and then had to head back to Melbourne.

Max

Hanno Spoelstra · #2 21-10-03, 09:24

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Originally posted by Max Hedges
Keefy had a grin on his face that only a man can have.

I know the type of grin Keefy had on his face - it can stay on there for days

Thanks Max,
Hanno

Keith Webb · #3 21-10-03, 23:51

After successfully completing the basic LP2A driving course at the Yass training camp, driver Webb displays the pearly whites indicating the achievement of top gear driving in a Carrier.
Ahhh the wind in the hair, the roar of the fan, the sound of the tracks, the terrified BAAAAAAAHHHH!!! of the Yass sheep...

It doesn't get much better than this! (Thanks, Max).

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #4 22-10-03, 04:00

Keefy.... you look great, in a great machine... now, we just gotta git ya driving a REAL carrier....

Keith Webb · #5 22-10-03, 04:06

Jif
I thought this one was UNREAL!

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #6 22-10-03, 08:49

Hi Keefy

Don't let Ballington-Spin phase you. It must be remembered that the reason they have the extra rear bogie wheels is because they are "training wheels."

Bob

Mike K · #7 22-10-03, 18:28

Hey MAX ,

Can you tell me where you get your Light Stone ( AKA Desert Yellow ) paint from ? It looks very nice .

Mike Kelly

Keith Webb · #8 22-10-03, 22:16

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Originally posted by Bob Moseley
Hi Keefy

Don't let Ballington-Spin phase you. It must be remembered that the reason they have the extra rear bogie wheels is because they are "training wheels."

Bob

Ahhh must've been the training wheels which made it hard to turn... although once Max explained the technique of backing off then on again with the steering I was much more successful. In fact, if I had made a blunder with the steering I might have smashed into the cab 11 (or a number of other rarities stored in the tunnels), with tears all around!
The sheep were too quick for me - must remember to fit the bren next time.

Max Hedges · #9 22-10-03, 23:45

Hey Keith, ya didn't tell em about that well executed gear change from top to 3rd,any experienced carrier driver would have been proud of you, so smooth.

Mike the carrier was that colour when we acquired it, Mike Cecil might remember.

Max

Keith Webb · #10 23-10-03, 00:28

Well, one good one out of 20 or so isn't exactly something to crow about!

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #11 23-10-03, 02:18

Yeah, I reckon at your age, just getting up in the morning and finding out you still have a pulse is enough to crow about!

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #12 23-10-03, 12:11

Hi Mike

I've posted a couple of sites on the Restoration Forum that I use when I don't have an original colour on a restoration vehicle. I've tried their "light stone" and until I come up with a better one I'll live with that. Some people think its too light but I've nothing else to compare with at this time.

Bob

Hanno Spoelstra · #13 23-10-03, 13:00

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Originally posted by Mike Kelly
Can you tell me where you get your Light Stone ( AKA Desert Yellow ) paint from ?

Third from the left is Light Stone which Dirk Leegwater has had mixed up from NOS boxed parts as samples (ref. paint schemes for CMP trucks)

Euan McDonald · #14 27-10-03, 22:56

Hi Max,
I had a sneak preview of the vidio footage shot by keith & I am possitive he has edited the part where you are chassing down a couple of sheep along the fence line. I could see one run across in front of the carrier & the camera jumped a little but their was no sound. Very suspect I think, but so great footage all the same.
Euan.

Max Hedges · #15 28-10-03, 23:44

Euan

When are you calling in to get your L Plates for the carrier?

Max

I believe you about the sheep as being an eye witness at times I can verify that these things happen and it's not always accidental as he will tell you. We will also keep keefy away from the jumping Blitz as it looks a little dangerous.

Kathy

Tony Smith · #16 29-10-03, 04:38

...makes a great dry lubricant and rust preventative for the tracks!! I've seen farm trucks that have spent a long and weary life carting wool bales. The trucks were way past serviceable, but mysteriously, suffered little from rust and water run off them like a duck's back. So, for a long healthy life for your carrier, go get them sheep

! Git around the back, Bluey!