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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Motorsports – The Coyote and Wheels
All dreams need an opportunity…… Sometimes that opportunity needs a little kick …. Most kids growing up in the suburbs grew up watching the motorsport on the TV wishing they were Peter Brock or Dick Johnson, so I was like … Continue reading
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Tagged Coyote, drive, driving, Falcon, go cart, gocart, hill climb, laser, Motorkahana, Motorsport, race, sport, track, Young
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1982 KA Laser Race Car – aka the Coyote Machine
The tale of a wayward passion Not long after actually going to my first race meeting as a spectator I had a deep desire to race myself. Although I had participated in Motorkahanas and some small sprint events I had … Continue reading
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Tagged empty wallet, few good friends, gas shock, gas struts, shoestring budget, sprint events
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The Capri at Lakeside October 2009
Lakeside International Raceway has a special place in the the hearts of most motoring enthusiasts in Australia, from its early beginings as an airfield, to a dirt track that the early motorsport pioneers crafted, it has held events for cars … Continue reading
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Tagged Club Car, Coyote, Lakeside, laser, Motorsport, racing
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Campground at Blackwater Weir ; Central Queensland
Whilst working in Blackwater in Central Queensland the opportunity came to check out the Weir at Blackwater, this was about 20Km outside the township and would be a lovely place to spend a few casual nights, whilst there is plenty of things … Continue reading
The beginning story of Black Label, Piglet, Toad and Tigger
The beginning story of Black Label, Piglet, Toad, and Tigger is the tale of our new family of craft, the Motor-home, Four wheel drive, Trailer and the Tinny. The dream of traveling Australia has been one that has drawn us together as … Continue reading
Heating Label – The project to install a diesel air heater.
One of the few major things that Black label needs is some sort of heating system, to this end we have been researching diesle air heaters, the premium brand is the Webasto that seems like a robust design that has … Continue reading
Selling the Ford SA2 Capri Feb 2012
Well after a decade of fun and great times it has come time to find another home for the beloved Capri. With the springs replaced with new sport ones of legal height and a polish it is about ready to … Continue reading
Piglet – the build of a Extra cab Toyota Hilux Ute 2003
Piglet is our 4x, she is a Hilux extracab that started life as a farm ute, although a little rough around the edges is reliable and just the right size for us and our furry companions. The name comes from … Continue reading
The building of the Tri-axle Trailer for Piglet
The building of the Tri-axle Trailer for Piglet Well after much deliberation we are going to build a new trailer, the reasons are many but principally to reduce the risk in carrying the 4x. With the design rules prohibiting moving the axle group far … Continue reading
The Planning and Build up for the Journey of a Life Time
The start of the adventure is a way off yet with much work to do in the preparation stage, getting the motor home and the 4x ready for the journey. The logistics of this mission are compiled into a 10 … Continue reading
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