Possibly one of the most daunting aspects of any 4WD project I have undertaken, was the decision to do a full body respray on the 40 Series. It was never my initial intention to go to such lengths to transform the 40, however... Given my plans for it in the future, spending the extra time … Continue reading Build Chapter 3: Painting Part 1
Recently I headed off to explore one of Tassie’s most iconic 4wd destinations, The Sandy Cape 4wd Track. Located on the far North-West coast of the State, in the Arthur-Pieman Conservation Area.The area is notorious for it’s rocky inland tracks, unpredictable beach driving, deep river crossings, and dangerous quick sand. Visit this place on a … Continue reading Sandy Cape 4wd Track
After what seems like forever working on the exterior of the 40 with paint and panel work, I was over the moon to finally get stuck into something I've really been looking forward to, fitting the Old Man Emu 4x4 Suspension. I picked up all the components a couple of months ago and have been … Continue reading Build Chapter 2: Suspension
Join me on my mission to repair, modify and build my dream 4wd.
Like most people in the 4wd community, Matthew and Myself headed away over the Easter long weekend. With no exact location in mind, we headed North-East and ended up at an old favourite of mine.... The Weir Track. I had done this track twice previously, so I knew the type of terrain we would be driving... rock, … Continue reading Wyniford Weir 4wd Track
I'm the type of person that loves camping, no matter where I end up. But at the end of the day, I love nothing more than good old bush camping. The type of camping where you have no phone service, no shower blocks, no nearby shop's and nobody else around. That's why I was pretty … Continue reading Tayene Bush Camping
Have you ever pulled up to a camp spot and been so blown away by the view, that you get out your camp chair and a beverage and literally just sit down and take it all in for hours? Well, that's exactly what happened when I got to Lake Mackintosh Camping Area! After a short … Continue reading Lake Mackintosh Camping Area
