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Old 02-06-09, 18:16
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G'day Colin,

Great to see pictures of more fantastic work. It will be good to see both the 25's together.

I think you need to take the credit for getting us motivated on some of our gear - it's all your fault, but I am glad we're doing something!!

Catch up and talk to you soon.

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Old 02-06-09, 18:50
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Great to see one been saved, keep sending pictures.
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Old 03-06-09, 08:39
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I have some tough tyres on rims before but these take the cake. I tried the big vertical press first and that broke the bead on the circlip side (about 2 hours) another hour to get the clips and rings off and thats where the press stopped. Lats resort was the backhoe. I put the tyre under the jack and chained the rim to the bucket and pulled and pulled. (you won't stop me you bastards)YOU WILL COME OFF.
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Old 03-06-09, 08:59
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Hi all, and Darian it's not my fault, I just don't go inside cause if I do i''l just have to do the dishes and the washing or something
Catch up soon
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Old 03-06-09, 11:33
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I,ve found it easier to cut the mongrels of with the 9".
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Old 04-06-09, 08:44
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Hi Bob, I did some of that too but the rubber is so thick it was turning it into treacle.
But a few more shots as it is tonight
Colin.
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Old 04-06-09, 08:46
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And a few more!
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