Fishing The Fly Scotland Forum

Rob Brownfield

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #30 on: 15/04/2016 at 09:09 »
Can't see myself subjecting mine to any of this stuff :z4

And why not...sometimes you have to get into the right position mid stream before casting ;)

Terry Coging

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #31 on: 26/05/2016 at 21:04 »
Had a couple of Disco's.  The last one a mk3.  Been on the LR driving course and done a bit of off roading.  Been stuck in a mates valley in the mk 3.  Had to cut a tree down to get out.  Went there again in my Toyota mk3 Hilux truck. No problem getting out. Learnt something.  Forget the computerised gismo's for serious off roading. Just fit mud tyres and increase ground clearance and do it better and a lot cheaper.

Derek Roxborough

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #32 on: 26/05/2016 at 22:31 »
had a Renault 4, I remember passing a Landy stuck in a bog, there wasn't any where that car wouldn't go, it's a pity they were built of Baco foil, I would still have one,  :X2  easgach 1

Euan Innes

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #33 on: 27/05/2016 at 17:45 »
I think these 4x4s are getting a bit over-rated.
I recenty made it to the main Forglen hut on the Deveron in my Alfa GT much to everyones amazement. :z4

What that experience actually taught me was that A - it was a pretty crazy thing to do and B- I need a fishing car with a bit more ground clearance than an Italian sports car.
This years off roading in my GT also included Cortachy Castle on the South Esk (interesting undertray noises but made it everywhere except the best pool which involved a walk) and Lower Kinnaird (slow progress).

I love my Alfa :z13

 :z1

Rob Brownfield

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #34 on: 30/05/2016 at 09:54 »
I love my Alfa :z13

We loved ours too....but since it was pretty much rebuilt several times in the 3 years we had it, it was like driving a new car every month lol.

That also acted as a load lugger, tip tripper, family ferrier and winter wonder! Was very very impressed with it and would have another (dealership was very good...except when they dropped the new gearbox and cracked the housing lol).

Dave Medlyn

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #35 on: 12/07/2016 at 07:45 »
My avatar pic. 1966 s2a  fantastic tool. Cheap to run and fix. Here in Ireland the tax is €56 a year and mot exempt. This is the real deal, go anywhere , eventually!! Meccano at its best
Cheers Dave

Mike Barrio

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #36 on: 12/07/2016 at 08:35 »
Nice one Dave :z16

Dave Medlyn

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #37 on: 18/07/2016 at 09:12 »
There's a better pic for my avitar. Can't sus out how to upload pics from my iPhone!!

Steven Kidd

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #38 on: 19/07/2016 at 14:08 »
However......we have a much better replacement.

i just bought this:
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-britishcars/bentley-bentayga-fly-fishing-by-mulliner/34616

enjoy.

Dave Medlyn

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #39 on: 19/07/2016 at 23:21 »
I wonder what it's like off road?
I give you a tug of war in 3' of irish bog!
Nice looking though
Dave

Iain Stewart

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #40 on: 20/07/2016 at 14:00 »
Rob,

30 year old Landys,

here is mine and it is now 32 years young and in all the time that I have had it I have replaced the alternator twice and one indicator lens that had faded with age and that has been it so far.

Eddie. :z18


You buy that one in Australia Eddie?  :z4 :z4 :z4 :z4 :z4

Iain Stewart

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #41 on: 20/07/2016 at 14:29 »
This was my old girl. 3.9EFI V8. Sadly I do miss her. So do my kids.


Dave Medlyn

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #42 on: 20/07/2016 at 17:45 »
Stone cold classic. I'd love one of those!!

Dave Medlyn

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #43 on: 02/08/2016 at 15:37 »



Bought for €1000 6 years ago. Do all the work my self. Not as much fun as trouting, but nearly!!

Mike Barrio

Re: When 4X4s were 4X4s
« Reply #44 on: 02/08/2016 at 15:41 »
Cracker ........ I really like that Dave  :z12

 




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