Trip away in the33

[Lawrie]

The last few weeks I have traveled in the 33 down to mid NSW here in Australia, via back roads to a 90th anniversary meet of 33 and 34 cars, mostly fords,= there are 260 entered , out of a total of 400 .
I did 1920 klms getting here and thought that was pretty good effort, but some folks came from Darwin in the Northern Territory, 3500klm .
Some uniquely Australian cars here, with quite a few Aussie 34 utes.
The event is at a small town Cowra where a ww2 pow camp was in the war,
I had an interesting walk around the old camp site.
The 33 is going great ,best fuel usage to date is 17.6 litres per 100 klms, not bad.
Couple of small problems with the 33,horns stopped working,so had to pass up on one of my favourite pass time old tooting the horns to scare off the wild goats.
Generated needed adjusting to get the charge rate down to about 5 amps ,as my usual day is around 400 is.
A few of them in 41 c so drink lots of water.
Engine used about 3/16ths on the dip stick, this was good as I had changed the engine oil to a 10-40 before leaving home.
Lawrie

[Lawrie]

Some photos from along the way,
A new thing out west is to put murals on the grain silos,
Also I weighed the 33 and caravan at one of the silos.it was 2520 kg .
Lawrie

[5851a]

Nice trip. Thanks for pics.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Some photos from along the way,
A new thing out west is to put murals on the grain silos,
Also I weighed the 33 and caravan at one of the silos.it was 2520 kg .
Lawrie

Tell us how you took these pictures from afar...

[Lawrie]

I had a big ladder,
No I have a drone, best thing since sliced bread

[petehoovie]

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Originally Posted by Lawrie

I had a big ladder,
No I have a drone, best thing since sliced bread

[fordv8j]

You're having to much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! enjoyed your story and pictures

[Lawrie]

Some pics of the POW camp this afternoon

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Lawrie

Some pics of the POW camp this afternoon

[flatford8]

I’m happy to see you on another trip!.....great pictures!......I can’t imagine the amount of work in painting those silos.....good stuff!.....Mark

[ScubaChief60]

Hey... great post! You obviously have yours in great running condition. Talk to me about what you have done with your cooling system. Radiator new or old... what thermostats... a pressurized system... etc. Take care brother!

[corvette8n]

Great pictures, I put an additional model “A” ahooga horn on my ‘41 white a separate switch.

[Kens 36]

Great report Lawrie. Love the pics, especially the silos!

Ken (Carolyn says "Hi!")

[ssffnomad]

I have been wondering what you’re up to.
Thanks for posting.
Enjoy
Travel Safe

[T Scott]

Fantastic artwork on the silos. Sure beats graffiti!

[34fordy]

In Fort Dodge, Iowa we have a large silo that was painted a few years ago by Guido van Helten from Australia. I would guess that he painted the one Lawrie took the picture of. I believe he has painted many in the Midwest USA.

[bucktruck]

How about a picture, 34Fordy?

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by 34fordy

In Fort Dodge, Iowa we have a large silo that was painted a few years ago by Guido van Helten from Australia. I would guess that he painted the one Lawrie took the picture of. I believe he has painted many in the Midwest USA.

[Lawrie]

Thanks guys,
KEn and Carolyn thanks
Cooling system stock, t/stats in the top hoses.
I have put 1/2 litre oil in and lubed the generator and distributor ready for the trip back starting tomorrow. Some pics from today
Also got the longest distance driven in a 33
Lawrie

[Lawrie]

Pete, he is the painter
Lawrie