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Old 09-26-2016, 01:39 AM   #1
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Default SPRING in New Zealand

We are into the 2nd week of Spring, took the 34 for a drive, and here she is parked at the observation point, overlooking the Benmore Dam. At one time, and may still be, the largest earth dam in the southern hemisphere.
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Old 09-26-2016, 02:52 AM   #2
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What a lovely car, you must be so proud of it.
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Old 09-26-2016, 03:47 AM   #3
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Nice pics,and scenery,
This is our 33 (ex Invercargle car) in the back blocks of Central Queensland today.the push bike belongs to Pommy who is riding it around the world, it has no chain but a gates tooth belt drive.
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Old 09-26-2016, 07:08 AM   #4
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we have spring here in Tasmania as well but we don't have any nice 34 coupes like that one of yours fordscript
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Good to see them out and driving.
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Old 09-26-2016, 07:11 PM   #6
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You damn aussies, pinch our race horses,pavlova and old fords.Haha.
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Old 09-26-2016, 08:34 PM   #7
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Fordscript nice pic and the South is so scenic with summer approaching Downunder let's get out and about
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Old 09-26-2016, 08:47 PM   #8
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Gordon rub it in winters a coming and I'm looking so forward to -40F gotta love Western Canadian winters and shortly my 34 will go into hibernation….
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Old 09-30-2016, 04:53 PM   #9
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Took 39 Coupe over to West Coast last weekend. Via Lewis Pass through Reefton to first nights stop at an old historic town of Blackball.
Pics show an old house of the area now used as a community centre.
Publican had the 46 jailbar at Blackball Hilton pub and departure accompanied us down to Greymouth.
The Tree Top walkway is a recent added attraction just south of Hokitika.
Unit build in Australia and reassembled in New Zealand. Walkway amongst native trees etc. 20 metres above ground and tower is 40 metres above ground.
Last shots are where we stayed at Ross at another historic pub the Empire which has just been redone on the outside. A true character West Coast pub which had whitebait on the evening meal. Great to taste this new season treat.
Publican at this pub had a couple of cars which he took us to see.
The 39 deluxe coupe is awaiting restoration, he has owned it since he was 16 yrs, purchased for $75.00.
The 38 Deluxe is a runner all original. And he has a 36 Chev sedan, no pic taken.
Also in this town is a great collection of motor bikes collected over 30 yrs.
Mainly Triumph and Nortons. One extremely early Norton valued around $200.000.00. Also some speedway bikes, with a famous one belonging to Ivan Maguer.
Plan is to build a purpose built museum across from the pub to displayall these bikes and cars etc.
A truely iconic small town, Ross, with heaps of history dating back to gold rush of the time.
Enjoy the pics. Its good to go to these places and rediscover history from the past.
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Old 09-30-2016, 05:00 PM   #10
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Kiwi Bastards! Winter is headed our way . . .

Enjoy the Spring - wish it was Spring here.

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Old 10-01-2016, 02:10 AM   #11
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Gordon rub it in winters a coming and I'm looking so forward to -40F gotta love Western Canadian winters and shortly my 34 will go into hibernation….
We drive 'em all year round here in New Zealand.
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Old 10-02-2016, 09:52 AM   #12
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We drive 'em all year round here in New Zealand.
You guys are a tough bunch over there!

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Old 10-03-2016, 02:02 AM   #13
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You guys are a tough bunch over there!

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Yes, we drive in all conditions!!
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Wait until you play our Rugby team soon - Karl
I've been in Sydney when the 'All Blacks' came through - was quite the match and spectacle in the pubs afterwards. Just listening to the cadence they sung on the way back through the streets was worth it! LOL (It was not for women and children to hear if yah now what I mean. ).

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Nice 1936 Ford. You certainly have some good roads in New Zealand?
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Old 10-05-2016, 09:37 AM   #17
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Sure enjoyed the pictures very much. Please post more if you will. Would love to come over there and travel there. Thanks again
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Old 10-05-2016, 02:24 PM   #18
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Old 10-05-2016, 02:29 PM   #19
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We do have nice roads !-Karl
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