Re: Iceland!

Aug 09, 2003 2 Replies


We're back!


>

Welcome!


Bit tired at the moment

Why's that then?! Long drive or summat?


so I'll post the full story at a later date. But we
>managed to break an LT95 (3 times) and an LT230. We also learned that
>Discos float (for a while), and that it's possible to waterproof a Disco
>engine to a very high degree, and yes, these two are related. And we found
>out why the Icelanders all have tractor sized tyres when we failed to drive
>a single vehicle up a huge volcanic sand dune which was supposed to be part >of a road.
>
>We covered about 4500 miles overland and a good few thousand by sea. We
>used the electric winch several times, and the PTO winch a couple of times
>before we broke it, plus hi lift jacks (I knew those jackable sills would
>come in handy). We also did a lot of towing.
>
>Thanks for your text messages, it was nice to hear from the outside world,
>although we invariably couldn't reply. We'll be updating the web site
>shortly, watch this space for more info!
>

Get some sleep and then tell us everything....


All the best,
>David.

Tim Hobbs



'58 Series 2 '77 101FC Ambulance '95 Discovery V8i



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Right thats more than enough recovery time for a trip down town ;-)

Sounds like a right good old adventure...

Lee D

Glad you're all back OK. Look forward to hearing about it.

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