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Fantastic DVD I enjoyed it from start to finish
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Thanks Robert, glad you enjoyed it!
This year's has PLENTY of fun action - It may have been Year of the Jeep officially, but it was also Year of the breakdown with the more serious trouble occurring with Blitzes than Jeeps. It could also have been known as Year of the mud puddle with all the rain which fell at the beginning of the week. I didn't get there until Wednesday evening but Andrew McIntosh was there early with his camera and has kindly let me load his footage of the wet and how a Dodge Weapons Carrier can handle almost anything!
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Great event, terrific to catch up with some of my mates in SA, thank you to the organisers for all their hard work and effort.
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What a gr8 weekend I had. Thank you to the organizers I don't know how you do it so well with that many vehicles.
I found some bits at the swapmeet I have been looking for for ages, caught up with some MLU friends and even some long lost relations. Also checked out my favourite duck shooting spot for next weekend and the wineries on the way home. Does life get any better than that? Heres the link to some of my pictures. As you can see I was doing a survey of Chev rear view mounting positions. Graeme http://www.flickr.com/photos/48404530@N07/ |
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Can anyone help with these requests?
Names of people who attended from overseas, where they live and their connection with military vehicles. Information on breakdowns which occurred. There were some which occurred while on the way to Corowa, others occurred at Corowa and there are bound to be some breakdowns on the way home. I am doing a report for some overseas magazines, newsletters etc and if you have anything else of interest please let me know. Feel free to post on the forum or send me an email. kveinc@optusnet.com.au
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[QUOTE=Jan Thompson;127824]Can anyone help with these requests?
Names of people who attended from overseas, where they live and their connection with military vehicles. Hi Jan, I had a great time at Corowa and was pleased to meet you. It's the POM Dave Boocock from West Yorkshire, England. I have owned my Jeep 27 years and WDM20 for 21 years and once part owned a C15. I'm looking forward to a return visit, when the exchange rate is a bit better Regards, Dave |
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Catch Up
Tim, it was great to see you on the Saturday too. If the offer for a drive next year is still open, I'll definately take it up. Shame there wasn't any more time on the Saturday to have more of a yarn. My kids were getting a bit hot & impatient by the end of the day.
I say let the Lucas jokes begin..... Did you know Lucas invented the intermittent wiper. Think about it.........
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The thrill of Corowa
We arrived on the Tuesday with our dodge truck with the C15A on the tray and caravan behind - also one flat tyre. The time there was absolutely fantastic and enjoyed very much. A big thanks to all who helped organise the event. It is something to be very proud of.
Our trip home was eventfull. We needed a new tyre for the truck at Seymour and 9 kms out of Seymour the dodge backfired and stopped half way up a hill and on a corner (panic broke out) The battery died and then we swapped the battery from the blitz and thankfully the dodge started again. Thank heavens for the blitz!!! We arrived home at 7.30 after 530 kms from Corowa. Looking forard to next year. Today is a day of rest. Colin and Joy |
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Great week, as expected. I felt a bit naked not having a vehicle there, but have decided to have the vickers light tank ready for next year as it does fit the theme. Thanks to all the organizers for their great effort.
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Military Vehicle List for 2010: total 266
95 Ford Jeeps including 2 Mutts and 3 GPA’s 84 Willys Jeeps 24 Landrovers 9 Blitzes – 6 Chev • 3 x C60L, • 1 X C15, • 1 X C15A • 1 X C8AX 3 Ford • 1 X Cab 12 F60L, • 1X Cab 13 F60L, • 1X F60S 400 Gallon Tanker 2 M37 Dodges 1 WC 62 6X6 Dodge Weapons Carrier 4 Dodge WC 52 1 Dodge WC 51 1 Dodge WC23 Command Reconnaissance 1 DUKW 1 1941 Ford 01T 30CWT 1 Chev Truck 4 US6 Studebakers 1 International A17 Tractor 1 International H Model Tractor 1 Leyland Moke 1 NM Mack Gun Tractor 3 Hafflinger 2 Unimog 2 Austin Champ 1 Skoda 1101 Staff Car 1 RAAF Chev Master Deluxe Staff Car 1 International Mk 5 Tipper 1 International 1 Humvee 1 VW – 82 E Sedan 1 Kubelwagen 1 Humber FV1600 1 Ford M8 Greyhound Armoured Car 1 GMC CCKW truck 1 M3A1 White Scout Car 1 1953 Ford 4 Ton Troop Transport 6 BSA motorcycles 2 BSA parabicycle 1 BSA folding bicycle 1 Indian 741 B Motorcycle 1 BMW R71 Motorcycle 3 Harley Davidson motorcycles 1 1991 Yamaha XT 600 motorcycle 1 Oz Amphibian Platypus (not military)
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Great Event - Great People
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Just thought I'd let all who might want to know, I got home safely. Then what would you expect from a Cab 12 that has a Ford V8 spinning like a top in it. I'm understanding the old girl a lot better now and she is responding in kind. Even got the heel-toe on 4th to 3rd Down shift going.....gearbox & engine respond as smooth as silk. Corowa is a very different event when you bring your own vehicle. Not to mention you feel like youve made a significant contribution to the richness of the event. One hiccup on the way home - one of the Brass screws located at the front of the bowl in the Carbie came lose and fell out. You could tell instantly as the truck instantly smelt like a fuel tanker. Oh dear..... this occured at Howlong......what a dreadful place to stop. A quick refit of the screw interrupted by a few Latte's under the big London Plane trees and I was off again. No further incidents other than some fuel filters at Lockhart. Had a great yarn to the guys at Billabong Motors and a good coffee. To all those I met and spoke to a Corowa..... a huge thankyou for your company & conversation. I just wish we could have a 6 month event in the middle. Oh! and a few photos of course
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Thanks for your report Tony. It looks like the event should be renamed "Year of the Breakdown". I enjoyed the ride on Thursday in your Blitz and after a few driving lessons with Keith Webb during the week you must have learnt a few things about gear changes. The photos Andrew McIntosh took of your Blitz in the mud holes look great. Do you have copies of these?
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Anything would be great
No Jan Ive havent got anything,
Andrew did say to leave my details with you. Im sure youve got them but I'll send you a PM. Is it possible to get the sections he filmed as well, on a DVD perhaps?? Thanks for such a quick reply. Are you at work today???
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I have started my newsletter report and would like a few people to give me reports on activities they attended during the event. Examples include, the trip to Chiltern, Lang Kidby's talk, Visit to the Aged Care facility on Wednesday, trip to Maurice Wilson's property on Thursday, the parade on Saturday, items purchased or found at the Swap Meet, Auction and Presentations etc. It is always good to incorporate different peoples perspectives on the event.
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