Rear wheel / jerry can carrier

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:50 pm

chrisk wrote:RSR - Nope still can't see them.... Maybe it's something to do with the work connection here, it's a bit screwy sometimes in terms of allowed content. :/
Might try at home when I get a chance.

No worries mate.. I can also email them to you but it's not much at the moment

chrisk · Post by **chrisk** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:31 pm

Has anyone who has been reading this post got a contact number for Subywan?
I have been trying unsuccessfully to contact him about a part and not getting much in the way of response in emails and the like.
Ta

Brad_Stacey · Post by **Brad_Stacey** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 3:46 pm

chrisk wrote:Has anyone who has been reading this post got a contact number for Subywan?
I have been trying unsuccessfully to contact him about a part and not getting much in the way of response in emails and the like.
Ta

One of his family is in Hospital. As per this thread http://www.ausubaru.com.au/showthread.php?t=15902

The last time I heard from him was the 20th January.

I too am waiting for tracking details on a lift kit he apparently sent prior to Christmas. It has not turned up and AustPost can't help me until I know some sender details. I guess my chances of getting it is slim after being lost for 7 weeks.

Hope you have better luck.

chrisk · Post by **chrisk** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 8:36 am

Thanks Brad, certainly shed a bit of light on the matter.

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 2:08 pm

AndrewT wrote:
Was at Caningvale Markets Sunday morning to get our fruit and veg and spied one of those proper green metal 20L jerry cans forsale in the flea-market for $5. Thought "awesome I'll grab that on the way out". 15 mins later some other bugger had bought it! Anyone happen know how much these cost brand new?

Saw one for $75 at Autobahn this morning...

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:32 pm

For the jerry cans, go to Aussie disposals, a few years back I got two used ones for $40, and two new ones for $50 each. They do however have something written in what I think is German on the side of them... And they're grey instead of Green (the used two).

Cheers

Bennie

tex · Post by **tex** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:02 pm

I prefer the plastic ones anyway the metal ones always rust and tend to crack from all the expansion and contraction, And although you can get seal kits for them they tend to leak aswell.

chrisk · Post by **chrisk** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:42 pm

I ran two of those red plastic ones on the roof racks going through outback Queensland and South Oz in March. They ballooned out quite substantially but never leaked. The key is to try and leave no air pocket when you fill them and then dump the fuel in the tank as soon as you have room. Still have them 2 years later and they are going back out to the outback with me again in April. I just bought another one at Autobarn on special for $20. They usually sell for around $30-35 mark I think. Absolutely nothing wrong with them.

ScubyRoo · Post by **ScubyRoo** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 1:49 pm

AndrewT, you could always get yourself a plastic one spray paint it green

No leaking, cheaper, and its not orange!

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:21 pm

Got a nice metal one in great condition at the markets today. $8

Hey RSR hows the build going? I should come over for a gander one of these days.

Post by **TOONGA** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 4:41 pm

I was there the other day dropping off the boot carpet for his rx and all the parts are there but none of it has been welded together

TOONGA

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:00 pm

AndrewT wrote:Got a nice metal one in great condition at the markets today. $8

Hey RSR hows the build going? I should come over for a gander one of these days.

Hey Andrew.. Julian is correct

This bloody foot makes it hard to move up and down on/off the ground to get the main beam welded up. I would recommend to everyone that is not 16 anymore to NOT jump off any fences.

In the meantime we (my daughter and I) have been putting the RX together. Looking good and should be on the road soon.

chrisk · Post by **chrisk** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:03 am

RSR - I hear you man. It's funny how old age catches up with ya before you actually reach old age eh?

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:28 am

yeah man.. just yesterday I had my 21st

can't believe I turn 40 this year

where the hell did the years go? too much alcohol and other good stuff

spike · Post by **spike** » Tue Feb 23, 2010 12:42 pm

yeah i know its amazing im 18 this year and just realised im too young to look for cougers but to old to go out with my mates from last year, looks like ill be spending more time on the car and at work this year

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:26 am

Metal for fuel, plastic for water.

Helps to avoid smelly Tea.

spike · Post by **spike** » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:49 am

ahhh very good idea that, are they both almost the same dimensions??
i havent actually had a good look at them side by side

Dane · Post by **Dane** » Fri Feb 26, 2010 5:49 pm

Pretty much, I seem to remember Army Rovers having one of each on the back, and the carriers are the same size.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:19 am

Chrisk.. I finally got around today to spend some spare time on the carrier

I wish I had some more time but it must be the month for gearboxes. Had 1 today and 2 tomorrorw and Matt's on Thursday. Anyway, here's the lastest pic..

BTW.. How did you go with the lift kit?

Post by **TOONGA** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:20 am

thats looking good I take it you got the mig to work again after I left.

I seem to remember you were muttering something about fixing the mig with an FBH

TOONGA