winter 2010/2011

[davec170]

Surf recovery vehicle

Got something that's better than my Surf when the going gets tough....










Built for the Malaysian Army, but never delivered (not sure why). Loads of extras were specified. It's even got a roof gunner's hatch, complete with .50 Cal ring mount!

Needs a new set of boots, but will still go anywhere. If it can't climb it, it flattens it or pushes it out the way.

Not as civilised as the Surf and it's a bitch to park at Tescos.

[davec170]

DP:

How deep would the water have to be before the snorkel was needed?

Or indeed, How deep could this thing go?!

[puddlesurfer]

Stick the axle and wheels on your Surf!

[davec170]

I've seen the Green Oval gang use Unimog portal axels on their buckets. They use a slightly smaller model though! They weigh about 1/2 tonne each on this one - they may effect the Surf's road manners.

[smiffy]

How could i forget about this 'Optional Extra' on my first Surf....

[mckirdy-services]

How could i forget about this 'Optional Extra' on my first Surf....

Is the front bumper dragging along the road ?

[Bogus]

Get yourselves a front towbar with an American style receiver hitch, and then buy yourself the snowplough attachment ( available from the US.) Complete the job by getting hold of a grit trailer ( like davec170)
Job done and if it does snow, you can be the local hero.

BTW Moray is a lovely part of the world, I was born in Dufftown and spent a big chunk of my life in the Elgin area. I was a regular visitor up there untill my Mum passed away a few months back and will still be an occasional visitor as we still have some friends up there.

Lossiemouth/Hopeman and along the coast. No Snow. 6 miles inland, Elgin with an inch or two. Rothes 10 more miles inland 6 feet of the stuff. I dont suppose its that remarkable but it always seemed weird that a town so near could be buried in the stuff while you just had enough for a wee snowman

Bogus

[Apache]

I was born in Dufftown

Is the Duff brewery still there?

[davec170]

Doh!