2024 33rd Annual FB/EK Nationals

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Harv wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 8:43 am Well done sir.

Reminds me of the old stories of Bathurst, where the works teams would "borrow" parts from the general public paddock parking to keep the racers going.

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Great gesture blacky, well done.
OoooHhhh, how romantic, in an automotive love of cars way, you had a big win that night in more ways than one :loveee:
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Great story

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She’s a keeper, that girl.
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Hey Blacky,
If you don’t get the Rattler going and don’t want to risk the smoky ute you are welcome to use my 60Special. I think I owe you one.
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Thanks for the offer Trev but the old tart still goes OK , just need to keep the oil up to it - it’s only been like this for about a year- I probably should do something about fixing it 🤣🤣
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Someone used to say to me that oils always cheaper than a machine shop. :lol:
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what an awesome effort by everyone invloved, seeing all of this come together in real time- hats off again to the WA crew who organised it and thanks to you all for the updates along the way. safe travels and enjoy the ride, im hoping i can meet some of you guys when you get here.

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briby wrote: Fri May 31, 2024 11:39 pm Someone used to say to me that oils always cheaper than a machine shop. :lol:
:lol: :lol: I'm stealing that ...... :ebiggrin:
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Royalties?
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I will buy you a beer next Friday night 🍺🍺👍😎
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Did my first stint yesterday, Sydney to Balranald 10 hours.

Left the rain behind so I’m told !
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Nice - where is tonights destination ???
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Jamestown SA, snug as a bug in a rug !
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Railway Hotel for meals. See you soon Greg.

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