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24-06-12, 10:21
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Wvcg club bbq
Hi Guys
I took my 1942 MB Willys Jeep for it's first club outing for a nice long drive after recent power problems. I was thrilled "Little Jo" performed excellently on the day. The Club BBQ held at Hazelwood Park was well supported despite the day being overcast and the threatened heavy rain turned into a couple of light showers. It was a bit of a shame that most members attending drove their normal street vehicles. But our little bunch of die hard Jeep owners including a Pommy ring in were not detered. Another good club outing was had.  Cheers Tony 
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia 
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24-06-12, 11:14
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Looks like a good day out
Great photos, of what sounds like a good day out.
Jeez you must have been cold though! I'm 2000km north of ya, and it was even chilly here. Guess you thaw out eventually.
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Ford CMP, 115" WB,1942 (Under Restoration...still) Medium sized, half fake, artillery piece project. (The 1/4 Pounder)
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24-06-12, 14:00
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Nice to see you had a bit of class with you......
Rich.
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24-06-12, 15:46
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Bbbrrrr..
Hi Guys
Tony. I have to confess, the drive down without side curtais was bl**dy cold but I had a good jacket, Beanie and scarf and the thermos was welcome when I arrived.  Richard. The Austin Champ is a credit to the owner and he has it decked out with all the radio gear in the back as well.  Cheers Tony
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Anthony (Tony) VAN RHODA. Strathalbyn. South Australia
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25-06-12, 01:58
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Re Brrrr
Tony,
Have only done one run in a Jeep with all the side curtains and doors. Found it just as cold, terrible visibility as everthing inside was totally fogged up. The solution we found is a half door as it stops the wind whistling in the side and freezing your knee solid. I have seen this style doors in some in service photos, so it even satisfys those Oh so picky jeep perfectionists. Some are just a canvas flap with press studs, others are a very basic frame out of a bit of inch by 1/8 flat covered in canvas, hung off a simple pin hinge below the windscreen and a hook to hold it in to the body at the back of the doorway. The latter can be fitted without any modification to the bodywork. If you are ever fortunate to have a ride in the Champ, you will notice that the straight sided body provides better wind protection for the lower body. Don't think of it as bloody freezing, think of it as bracing....... Stay warm. Rich.
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