[Ian]

My Jeep is finally running and legal so along with two other vehicles, and a number of friends we went for a trip along the South Coast near Wellington. A lot of beach running, a bit of rock etc we had a great time.
I learnt a lot about driving the jeep, gears, noises, over-heating - all the normal things I read on the various forums. On the down-side I lost the front registration plate off the bumper, and got a hole in the side wall of what was probably the best tyre on the jeep. They are all due to be replaced in the next month anyway, but.....
So here are some photos, hope you enjoy the NZ scenery.
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[Gerry]

Great pics.
Thanks for sharing.
NZ is on my list of places I gotta go before I kick the bucket.

[XLT]

Hey thanks Ian those were some great shots,Sure is some outstanding seascapes.

Ya got the steering wheel on the other side, Was that mod hard to do JK

[Ian]

XLT, on Apr 9 2007, 11:53 AM, said:

Ya got the steering wheel on the other side, Was that mod hard to do JK

Luckily it came like that - actually Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep have an assembly plant in Austria which turns out RHD vehicles for various countries around the world. It does mean sourcing parts from the US is not always easy. Even the radiator is different between a LHD, and a RHD vehicle.

Cheers
Ian :bowdown:

[Billy D.]

Awsome pic's I would love to go to Nz. I wonger how much it would cost to ship my jeep over there.

[Ian]

Billy D., on Apr 9 2007, 12:28 PM, said:

Awsome pic's I would love to go to Nz. I wonger how much it would cost to ship my jeep over there.

I am not sure, there are lots of web sites which will give you a quote.

If you ever do decide to bring your vehicle over let me know and I will make sure it is full of parts for my jeep, maybe we could then split some of the cost

Cheers
Ian :bowdown:

[Billy D.]

I'll check it out but I dont think it will be any time soon I still have 2 teenage boy's to throw out of the house when they turn 18 (w00t)

[Ian]

Billy D., on Apr 9 2007, 12:54 PM, said:

I'll check it out but I dont think it will be any time soon I still have 2 teenage boy's to throw out of the house when they turn 18 (w00t)

I know what you mean, I have a 17 year old and a 19 year old as well. Both still at home, both costing Mum & Dad heaps to maintain. But I decided it was time to spend a bit on me and my hobbies. So the Jeep was purchased, and now the modifications start.
If you or anybody else reading this post wants to come to NZ on holiday you will always be most welcome. Plenty of beds in the house, the door is always open. Actually you would be cheaper to leave your vehicle behind and just ride with people here. There are enough clubs around that somebody will know somebody who is going for a ride with a spare seat.
Cheers
Ian :bowdown:

[Storm]

great scenery Ian, looks an awfull lot like our Big Sur and Lost Coast areas of California (we're the country just left of the USA :P) as well as like our Red Bluff "hogsback" area (without the beach)

[Predator]

Those are some great shots

Looks like it was a good day to be out

[NZ]

How did i miss this topic!! Looks nice Ian. I need to get down there sometime!