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    Lincomb May 27th-29th

    Hi guys, At long last we've sorted our calendar for the year, and we can hold the Lincomb gathering on the last weekend of May. We will cook a pig roast on Saturday night, payment can be included on booking form. We will update the website www.4x4x7.co.uk for online bookings soon. Hope to...
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    Lincomb April 2015

    Hi guys, We have a date, 24th 25th 26th April, no rush to sign, just being organised for a change. Keep warm, we are on the way to Australia, giving Sid his first adventure. Got him a nice 80 series to play with. Cheers
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    Lincomb October 10-12th

    Hi guys, Sorry for the delay in sorting a date. As many of you know I am going to Australia to go across the Simpson desert with Chris from FNB4wd and Ben who is getting LJ ready now. I leave next week, and if get back 9th October. So, all I can offer is a social get together, you can make...
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    Simpson desert, Australia. 20th sept - 6th Oct.

    Hi guys, As a lot of you know already, Ben, myself and a few others from the uk are heading down under for a Simpson Desert crossing. It is being organised by Chris from FNB4wd in Mt Barker, who has spent many hours getting vehicles and people sorted for the trip. We also have our own...
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    Jeep wrangler

    Hi, if anyone is interested in a fully prepped mud toy, I have a friend who is selling this, contact me for any more details. Think he is open to offers around £7500. Will get photos. Wrangler 4 litre 2002 35,000 miles Axles regeared to 4.21 ratio Front and rear ARB air locking duffs Transfer...
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    105 ARB full winch bumper

    Derrick at LRS Offroad has an ARB winch bumper that he is selling at cost, that will fit a live axle 105, upto 2002. I know they are pretty rare here, but give him a call if interested. Cheers.
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    Betsy for sale

    Hi guys, my HJ47 ute is sadly for sale, after my trip out there in sept/oct. She has been very well looked after for the last few years by Chris at FNB, and at the moment she is having an engine rebuild to include a turbo and intercooler for her 2H. The engine on inspection shows little wear. To...
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    Lincomb weekend June 7-8th

    Hi guys, Sorry for the delay in sorting the date. There could still be two, though second will have to be October. Will sort booking forms out April time. Cheers Edit to add people coming. If you have sent in a form and your name is not on the list please drop TonyS a message. Pete Bell...
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    OME suspension for a 90

    Hi, Derrick from LRS Offroad has a set of OME for sale, been on vehicle for 2000 miles. Give him a call if interested. cheers.
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    Lincomb September 7th,8th

    Hi Guys, The date is confirmed, weather is being organised, and we have a plan to help with numbers for organising. So, if you have the date free, and plan to come, please PM Ian Rubie, to 'probably' commit, and then we will get payment details out by the end of July, and get everyone paid up...
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    Dash cam

    Hi guys, Talking about dash cams the other day got me thinking that I need one, especially as I had an incident last year, where a Nissan Note decided to cut me up at a roundabout, and had a winch bumper up his Ar*e! Fortunately it turned out ok and he admitted responsibility! So what do I...
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    Low mileage 80 series

    Hi guys, have a friend looking for an immaculate 80, top dollar for the right vehicle. any about? cheers,
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    40 series wanted for daily drive?

    Hi guys, A friend of mine is looking for a shorty 40 for a daily drive. Anyone know of any available? Cheers,
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    Betsy's on the road again!

    Hi guys, Have landed to the warmth of South Australia, picked up my old girl and headed south towards Victor Harbor, where I will spend the next two weeks. Probably wont be going too far, until I drive to Melbourne and then across to Tasmania on the 26th27th Jan. Getting back in Betsy does...
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    Betsy, and a few problems thanks to Roo Systems in Brisbane

    Hi Guys, Betsy my beloved HJ47, has had a few problems, thanks to all the work carried out by Roo Systems in Brisbane. i bought her on ebay, sent her to RooSystems for a thorough service to prepare her for an outback adventure. They had 3 months to carry out the work! To cut a long story very...
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    Lincomb May 3,4,5, 2013, weekend.

    hi guys and gals, for your diaries our first get together next year is may bank holiday weekend, the 3rd 4th 5th. we have been asked for an extra day by quite a number, so hope this works, as you can stay over to the 6th if you would like. details to follow closer to the time. any...
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    Lincomb October 6th,7th Weekend,

    confirmed, let's hope the sun keeps shining in october, the booking form is now ready at http://www.4x4x7.co.uk. the catering poll thread is at viewtopic.php?f=28&t=15635 the list of names: trevor castel with thomas mcdonnell karl webster rob wronski and halina gary stockton steven ellis...
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    power steering system for an HJ47

    Hi, having driven my 40 in Australia last month, I would like to put power steering on her to make her a bit nicer to drive in tight situations. Even if it's off a petrol, it can be made to fit. I know it will be a rare find, all ideas welcome. Cheers,
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    Oz tour Oct,Nov,Dec,2011

    Hi guys, Just packing to head downunder for a six week tour of Queensland, to South Australia, Victoria, NSW, and back to Brisbane, in my little HJ 47,called Betsy.(her name when I bought her). I have had her prepared by AMMS in Brisbane, the guys who look after the 4wd action magazines trucks...
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    Lincomb, May 2012

    Hi Guys, How efficient are we. May 11th to 13th. Heat wave booked again, though a bit of rain the week before, :thumbup: Punches so much harder next time, :dance: Confirmed coming so far: Trevor Castel Reinhard Lenniker Rob Wronski and Halina Justin Elliott plus co-driver David...
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    Meet Betsy, my new 40

    Hi Guys, Look what I have found. She is a 1984 HJ 47, with original 4.2 diesel, fsh and 360000km. No rust and immaculate. She is however in Brisbane, so a holiday down under is happening in Oct, and a big outback adventure to follow. Hope you like. :thumbup:
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    The new FJ hits Australia

    A bit of fun, :lol: http://www.toyotaenews.com.au/edition_1 ... 0520183848
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    Spare parts

    Hi Guys, Here is an Aussie company that does spares for everything toyota. They are available across europe but not the Uk. Not sure if they will be of use, but maybe worth a follow up. 4wd Action magazine in Oz rate them. http://www.terraintamer.com/en/4wd-products Be interested if anyone...
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    2011 power upgrade

    For all you guys interested in the 150, all 2011 models are now 190hp, up from 170 ish, and no mpg loss. :thumbup:
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    Lincomb 2011 Spring Get together

    Hi, Its a new year so I had better get the date out there. May 6th 7th 8th. Following the success of the slightly different formatted October event, we are going to follow similiar lines for May, as our feedback was so positive. Numbers will be limited to 30 vehicles,first come, first served...
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    Whats an 80 worth??

    Hi Guys, Just seen the other thread on the ebay 80,what a price!! Is that sort of money they are now? A good friend and neighbour has a 1994 M plate,VX 146000 miles, FSH,leather, UK spec, he is the 2nd owner,had it last 3 years and everything works except the rear heated screen. He has gone...
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    My Oz 80, Engish 80 and hilux pic

    Just sorting out photobucket, and found a few pics from various trips, including the Canning Stock route in Australia in my 80 I had there, early days playing in my 80 here, and my Hilux in the Pyrenees. Hope this works.Such a novice at posting pics. http://s206.photobucket.com/albums/bb24 ...
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    Pyrenees snowline recce,nov 2010

    Hi Guys, Just back from the snowy Pyrenees. If you are interested the whole trip was blogged on the devon 4x4 forum. You will have to sign in to get the photos, which are amazing.Go to www.devon4x4.com I took the hilux, the only truck to get back not having or needing work doing to it. We had...
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    Lincomb Fun Challenge Weekend 9, 10 October

    Lincomb ELCO fun challenge weekend October 9th and 10th Since the last ELCO meeting, there have been a few suggestions made for the October meet. It will definitely be a Landcruiser only meet and will feature a variety of amusing challenges for everyone. For those who have asked for a...
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    150 v D3 v pajero v 120

    worth a look http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgv49Pdi ... re=related
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    Lincomb 2, October.

    Hi, We are going to have another weekend, October 8 9 10. This is confirmed now, and I will release more details soon. We will have a booking form available on line, to make it all much easier, and then paid for in advance,though we wont bank cheques until the weekend, incase we cancel due to...
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    arctic trucks 150

    Wow, look at these. http://www.arctictrucks.com/Frontpage/B ... to-Gallery
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    The time is wrong

    Just to say the time is wrong on the forum, just lost an hour!!
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    Friday night Footie At Lincomb.

    Hello everyone, Not sure where to put this, so here is a new thread. We have a local pub with a good landlord, ( he is supplying hog roast), on the caravan site our land surrounds. Those of you who have done the farm drive know where it is,roughly. He is having the tv on for the England...
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    Who drove to Oz last year?

    Hi Guys, Who were the young couple from London who drove back to Perth last year. Wondered if they had a web site of their trip? Cheers, Tony.
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    ultimate off road test drive

    Hi Guys, Another aussie article on a test drive from Sydney to Fraser Island off road, with a fully kitted out 78 troopy as support truck. With a variety of terrain, the 150s, a 5 door and 3 door performed incredibly well, especially as they were on road tyres. in fact on one slippery...
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    Lincomb general chat thread

    Re: Lincomb Weekend 18-20 June Planning Thread Hello everyone, Thanks for the feedback so far. Sorry for taking a while to come back with prices. Got go ahead from insurance, as previously mentioned. Will get a skip in for all rubbish, have a good supply of firewood, chopped and ready, and...
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    Lincomb 2010 Update

    Hello, Time is flying by and after trying to be well organized at the start of the year, Julian and I did pencil in the weekend after easter. However, when going through all our insurance on the farm and checking it for our weekends,the NFU got very concerned, in case of any injury/accident...
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    Australian 4wd action review

    Hello, Just back from Oz, and got a bit of positive news on the 150 for those who would like to know. It came in for a bit of a bashing when first released here,some now saying its a "soft roader". So here is bits of a review from 4wd action magazine which put the 150 against the 95 and 120...
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    TonyS saying hello

    Hi, I have just got back from Oz, and have spent hours catching up with the goings on. Hello to all I know already,and hope to meet up soon at Lincomb. Cheers,Tony S. {Admin edit - started a new topic, rather than continuing someone else's ;) }
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