The Adventures of Louise, Dan and The Snail...

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Day 1

Dan - So the journey begins. Getting the car together has been a long slog but it's finally at a point where we can hit the road. Major thanks to Luke Carrigan whose input in setting it up has been invaluable.

For those interested in the technical specs it's a 1995, 80 series Landcruiser with a 4.2 litre, straight 6 diesel donk. It's non-turbo so it runs like a tractor but we're not in any sort of rush. Carries 250 litres of diesel in 2 tanks which will get us about 1700 km unless we're beach bashing. It has drawers in the back (one is full of tools and the other is our pantry), a 47 litre ARB fridge which apparently holds 72 cans (haven't tested that claim yet), 5 x 66 litre crates which are packed with a whole heap of crap we probably won't use or need, a winch on the front, Koni shocks (90's in the rear and 88's in the front) with a 2" lift kit, dual batteries and a roof top tent.

We have named our chariot "The Snail" due to it moving very slowly and having a house on its back.

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Photos

The Snail
Out the front of Dan's Dad's house at Mosman.

Mickey Thompson Baja
Got the Mickey Thompson Baja All Terrains with the 4 rib tread pattern for a bit of road, sand and mud action.

Rear Tyre Carrier
Going to get a second spare in Esperance which means replacing the entire rear bumper. For now we have to make do with the one.

Crates of Crap!
Suspect a fair amount of this will be getting shipped back in a month or so. Not the M&Ms though!

Koni's
88 Series Koni shocks in the front. The 90's in the back are twice the size and look like they belong on a truck!

Table and Chairs
Not the best packing job but we can sort it out later!

See ya!
The family thinks we'll be back in a couple of weeks.

Harbour Bridge
Yes this is a very safe way to take photos....

Bye Sydney
Our last glimpse of the Harbour.