Hi all,
I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago that I was going to be ordering a Lucas Mill. Well I did it! I got an email saying its on its way. I ended up going with the 10-30.
I've got a bit carried away though... I was already booked in to do my HR unrestricted truck license, which I've since passed (the gearbox was harder to learn than I'd thought it would have been!). I had no intention of buying a truck, I just got my license to better my skills and make my resume look a bit more appealing. Anyway, the day after my course I just happened to be browsing Gumtree when I spotted a great little Mazda T4100 flat bed. It's a 88 model, new injector pump, starter motor and front springs and a brand new tray. It's only got 213k on the clock. After a bit if a discussion with my wife, it was decided that "I couldn't live without it"...
I managed to buy it for only $4500. The tray cost the previous owner $5k on its own.
It did however have a few administration issues with the rego papers not lining up with the truck numbers. I had to book in for a road identification inspection for the numbers issue and to inspect the engine and tray conversion. It passed without issue and is now all registered in my name. It weight 3 ton and can carry another 4ton and tow 3.
It's a bumpy ride, but I have a log truck now!!!
I've just welded up a rear rack so I can put the Lucas tracks on top.
The mill will hopefully arrive early next week.
Cheers,
Ash.
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I mentioned in a post a few weeks ago that I was going to be ordering a Lucas Mill. Well I did it! I got an email saying its on its way. I ended up going with the 10-30.
I've got a bit carried away though... I was already booked in to do my HR unrestricted truck license, which I've since passed (the gearbox was harder to learn than I'd thought it would have been!). I had no intention of buying a truck, I just got my license to better my skills and make my resume look a bit more appealing. Anyway, the day after my course I just happened to be browsing Gumtree when I spotted a great little Mazda T4100 flat bed. It's a 88 model, new injector pump, starter motor and front springs and a brand new tray. It's only got 213k on the clock. After a bit if a discussion with my wife, it was decided that "I couldn't live without it"...
I managed to buy it for only $4500. The tray cost the previous owner $5k on its own.
It did however have a few administration issues with the rego papers not lining up with the truck numbers. I had to book in for a road identification inspection for the numbers issue and to inspect the engine and tray conversion. It passed without issue and is now all registered in my name. It weight 3 ton and can carry another 4ton and tow 3.
It's a bumpy ride, but I have a log truck now!!!
I've just welded up a rear rack so I can put the Lucas tracks on top.
The mill will hopefully arrive early next week.
Cheers,
Ash.
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Getting serious!
