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Old 21-07-09, 12:43
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Default Wading test

Looks like the Bits have come up with a revolutionary concept for waterproof transport. Use a Champ...
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Old 22-07-09, 06:29
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Default Anything a champ can do

a series 1 LAnd Rover can do

source http://bigadventures123.com/HOME/STA...dy_gallery.htm

BTW I think you will like the reference to King George IV ..
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Old 22-07-09, 07:30
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICKLGYs8CE8
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Old 22-07-09, 14:02
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Thats a nice pic Mike, have never seen it before.
Looks like he's yelling
"I said dRive, Jones, dRive!"

What bit, exactly, gives it away as a Series 1?
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G'day All, It isn't a Series 1, it's at least a Series 2/2A from the shape of the Hoodsticks, Series 1's were a different shape, hope thats of some help cheers Dennis
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Old 22-04-11, 09:32
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The Champ Wading test as shown in post #1 is now on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VLTlMr7qYk
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