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Driving to Nordkapp Norway in Feb 2011

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 19:09    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sean wrote:
hey Rodge

if youre really bored check my travelblog type thingy on http://lcoc.ie/showthread.php?62-The-White-Elephant-does-the-North-Cape.


Good read Sean, thanks for posting  Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 24, 2011 13:10    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Rich are you back and if so where are the pictures and details?

Roger
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PostPosted: Tue May 03, 2011 22:41    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for the delay here are a few pics to go on with..

http://s48.photobucket.com/albums/f236/piggysims/Norway%202010/  Laughing  Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 9:13    Post subject: Reply with quote

-47.

Thats seriously cold.

How did you keep the cab warm, was the toyo heater good enough?

Feb will be too cold for me, I'm planning on spring, just after the snow.

Thx for posting.

Pete
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 10:38    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah heater was fine and heated up almost as quick as back here..

The only problem was getting battery voltage back up in the morning to start but after the first cold morning and having to use stoves to heat the engine bay up we bought small 240v fan heaters and put them in the enginge bay as everywhere has electrical hook up for engine pre-heating.
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 11:24    Post subject: Reply with quote

Two questions.

Did she say yes? (don't see any Milk Tray)

And

Did you buy the axe? I've always wanted a double headed Canadian variety, but never had the justification.

Your heating tray reminded me of the paraffin heater my dad used to use under the engine of the car. It was probably the winter of '47 when it was so cold he had to use the heater inside the garage.

Nice pics.

Roger
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 18:48    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roger Fairclough wrote:
Two questions.

Did she say yes? (don't see any Milk Tray)

And

Did you buy the axe? I've always wanted a double headed Canadian variety, but never had the justification.

Your heating tray reminded me of the paraffin heater my dad used to use under the engine of the car. It was probably the winter of '47 when it was so cold he had to use the heater inside the garage.

Nice pics.

Roger


She had to say yes, it was cold and a long walk back..lol

Yes bought the axe from the most famous axe maker in sweden.

And they were parafin fueled No.12 military stoves..
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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 19:25    Post subject: Reply with quote

How did you get on with customs?

You can't even take a penknife on a plane these days.

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PostPosted: Wed May 04, 2011 20:08    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mind you, when we took the LC to Norway they didn't check anything, which is good because otherwise they would have found my EX WD machete. Very Happy

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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 12:08    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

In March I wanted Roger to buy a new 'vehicle'. However, he didn't like the driving position.

And I didn't feel quite so safe as the passenger!

Viv (Rogers other half)


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PostPosted: Sun May 08, 2011 12:56    Post subject: Reply with quote

Viv,

I was a passenger in one of those in Lapland, a good bit of fun but when the dogs do jobbies on the move it can get a bit smelly.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 0:15    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like you enjoyed the trip.  Do you have a more detailed report on it?.  We are traveling to Nordkapp in June with a pair of 4.5L V8 78s, so I appreciate all your updates.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 08, 2012 13:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

hello rich sims
are you going to do a diary or write up on your adventure?
there is a group of us planning a trip up to nordkapp jan / feb next year and would appreciate any tips you have regarding kit for camping and mods/equipment for the cruiser. im myself have a 90 series but will need large straps for the 2 lawn rover owners tagging along and a mate in a trooper lol...
can you advise on how batteries coped, oiles, fuels etc...?
did ye use the roof top tents? planning on sleeping in the cruiser myself with a night heater fitted..
thanks in advan for any info!
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