Outback Challange 2008

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

cebarry wrote:

Coighty wrote:

If the site got updated all that info would be on there. Embarassed

I've heard that this is not going to happen.. Crying or Very sad

....unfortunately!!!..... so perhaps a thread of images / discription of each OBC comp truck competing this year, would be a good idea, especially for the newbies....
Anyone know and can offer 3 easy steps of posting/uploading an image? and include that also for those that don't know how....me included Embarassed

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use photobucket or email me the pics & ill put them up for ya

Mal

Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Location: Manly nsw

thanks Mal, someone asked me....so I was hoping the steps could be posted for all to follow.
Wink

Joined: 15 Nov 2002 Location: Driving my GU in Melbourne

http://carl.outerlimits4x4.com/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=76de1c8de277d132eb8fac455454a99e

Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Location: Manly nsw

geee that was quick grimbo, thanx heaps...... Wink

Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Location: East Kurrajong Sydney

Johnnie B wrote:

here are some progress pics of my outback rig.

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24241&d=1202209758

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=24243&d=1202209758

That just takes you to the jeep site, not pics of any cars.

Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Location: Cairns, Nth QLD

MYTTUF wrote:

Ian
Spectators will be on again this year. Check out the OBC webpage or contact the organisers for more info.
Jonesy

Can anyone point me in the right direction,
I've sent faxe's and e-mails but ave had no
replie to any. What does one do to get info
and make a booking.
I've got work & home on standby,just need details.

Rgds Ian.

Joined: 11 Sep 2004 Location: Cairns, Nth QLD

Jonesy,
Sorry mate not trying to dig at you,not my intensions.
Just trying to get plans set so i can arrange work,family etc.
thanks for the help,maybe i have to be more patience.

Ta Ian.

Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Location: Mornington, Vic

Ian
Like my PM said.... only trying to help mate. We'll catch up for an ale or 2 at Broken Hill. I can't wait.
Jonesy

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

MYTTUF wrote:

Ian
Like my PM said.... only trying to help mate. We'll catch up for an ale or 2 at Broken Hill. I can't wait.
Jonesy

Only one or two ???

And one or two with me Very Happy

Mal

Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Location: Manly nsw

meiamaro wrote:

MYTTUF wrote:

Ian
Spectators will be on again this year. Check out the OBC webpage or contact the organisers for more info.
Jonesy

Can anyone point me in the right direction,
I've sent faxe's and e-mails but ave had no
replie to any. What does one do to get info
and make a booking.
I've got work & home on standby,just need details.

Rgds Ian.

Sorry to hear u having so much hassle trying to book. Rolling Eyes

...all competitors received info on spectator package, booking forms etc........so if you haven't had any luck yet. I will 4ward them to u, just send me your email addi that I can attach files to.!
Cheers,
Celia

Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Location: Boronia, Vic

Hi guys, looks like Shayne and I are heading up to OBC.

I noticed that there is a ball being held on Friday night this year, does anyone know if it's the first or last Friday of the event.

I would think it's the last Friday Night to co-incide with the presentation night, but I'm not sure.

See you there

Best Regards
Alison

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:09 am

get back to work !!! Very Happy

Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Location: Boronia, Vic

It was, I needed to work our what time I need off.

Anyhow for those that are interested I spoke to Paul V today and they are having a celebration on Friday 16th May before the event starts. This is a neat casual affair, no denim.

I'm sure there will be more info closer to the event.

Also the presentation will be on the following Saturday Night.

Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Location: Boronia, Vic

moose wrote:

get back to work !!! Very Happy

Shouldn't you be getting to bed about now anyhow!

Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Location: Manly nsw

good news

, the OBC website has been updated....... under Event Info you will see there are 52 competitors, some with pix some not yet...but do take a look at competitor 33, Jeanette from Venezuala, who has her own vid! how cool is that.... armsup

so good to see another women driver at last!.....

Trust all your preps are going well ....see u in Broken Hill.

We're off this weekend to the charity Drive4Life in the Victorian High Country....84 odd vehicles and 84,000 bux so far for the Cripple Kiddies wheelchairs @ Northcott ..... armsup

& thanks to all the 4wheelers taking part.....
Wink

C & E car 28

g8 help with vehicle preps from Mitchell Bros 4x4 & more Brookvale nsw 99054764

Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Location: East Kurrajong Sydney

Great to see they finally updated the site, it only took 8 mths, also noticed they have taken their contact details off, maybe sick of complaints? Crying or Very sad

Joined: 05 May 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, England

It is good to see the pages back up. Some of our friends / family kept asking why our names weren't on the entry list before! Plenty of new stuff to read. I think Dave is going to / has sent a pic so hopefully that will get uploaded to our entry details (No. 30)

The contact details for Paul and Sharyn are still there - via the Contact Us link on the bottom of the pages
http://www.outback4x4challenge.com/contactus.php
- includes PO box, phone and fax and email addresses.

Our major concern at the mo is for our the trucks to arrive before in Sydney before we do !

Exclamation

Joined: 23 Apr 2004 Location: Mornington, Vic

Celia,
What car has Warner modded? Looks grouse!!
Jonesy

Joined: 05 Jul 2004 Location: East Kurrajong Sydney

Well spotted Pam, it used to be on the side in big print, you certainly need to look hard to find it know, anyhow we should just be thankful they updated the site. I'm sure the cars will arrive in time Pam, you just need to pray they don't unload the container in the wrong port [Queensland i think] like what happened to the Thai's last year.

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Location: Rockhampton QLD

Whats the best way to your car there from queensland if you don't have a car trailer, if things don't start comin together for me soon i think i might be driving it there and driving it home. If that happens i hope i don't break it, or if i do not too bad

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

ELF_83 wrote:

Whats the best way to your car there from queensland if you don't have a car trailer, if things don't start comin together for me soon i think i might be driving it there and driving it home. If that happens i hope i don't break it, or if i do not too bad

car carrier company

Mal

Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Location: SYDNEY

ELF - 83.
Last year I think you will find most of the Cane Toad Mob sent their cars by a car carrier and then flew to Broken Hill, apart from driving your rig to Broken Hill you might think about hiring a car trailer, because if it is anything like my experiences you will need one.

Laurie.

Joined: 03 Sep 2004 Location: Manly nsw

MYTTUF wrote:

Celia,
What car has Warner modded? Looks grouse!!
Jonesy

Hi Jonsey, apologies 4 the delay in reply, we've just been helping out run another Drive4Life in the Vic High Country...which was a huge success yet again 87 4bees who raised $100,000 for Cripple Kiddies motorized wheelchairs.

We believe Warners truck is a swb Prado, why not get in touch with Terence Reinders via gpoffroad@telkomsa.net and have a chat! they all v. excited cos their 4 Safrican trucks have arrived in Melbourne....much to their relief. The guys fly out in about 10 days.

C u soon too. armsup

Cheers

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

16 DAYS TOO GO !!!!!

Joined: 27 May 2006 Location: Camden, NSW

I can't wait!!

Joined: 19 Jun 2005 Location: melbourne

OK WALLY here me and bill started the kill bill machine took it out of the shed blew the cobwebs of gave it a wash now all ready for anouther outback 08 not so much rain i hope, not up for a 20 tonne excavator pulling us out again, get ready to spot wheres wally in broken hill good luck to all competitors.......

Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Location: outer east Melb.

Quote:

We believe Warners truck is a swb Prado

from OBC website

Joined: 25 Nov 2002 Location: Golden Square

bling1 wrote:

OK WALLY here me and bill started the kill bill machine took it out of the shed blew the cobwebs of gave it a wash now all ready for anouther outback 08 not so much rain i hope, not up for a 20 tonne excavator pulling us out again, get ready to spot wheres wally in broken hill good luck to all competitors.......

Come on wally you loved crawling around in the mud at 3 in the morning.

Joined: 26 Sep 2003 Location: Sydney,Narrabeen

MM looks like the English oops i mean Scottish trucks will not get in until 10,11th May. Looks like a Monday pick up Very Happy

I think the boys will be waiting at the gates at Botany on Monday morning Very Happy

Mal

Joined: 05 May 2005 Location: North Yorkshire, UK

Yep, looks like it'll be a close run thing with the UK trucks. Fingers crossed we can get them out of customs before the event starts ! So much for sending them a week earlier than last time so there was plenty of time...

Only one of the 3 teams is Scottish btw, don't let that Redpath character tell you otherwise Smile