Sunday evening query...

published by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:20

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Put your thinking caps on fellas..

Sounds silly I know, but does anyone remember a remote control Monaro (like the one in the pic)?
It was back in the mid 70's, the owner's name was Neil Vickery. He was on the Don Lane Show about the same time with his Monaro. Neil was an electronics wizz, and he rigged up a walkey-talkey to communicate with the car...it drove itself. This guy lived around Chelsea area (Vic).
My old man was a Holden dealer at the time in Chelsea and this Neil fella was thinking of trading the Monaro in on a Statesman and transferring all the electronics to his new car. I don't think he ever bought the Statesman, but my old man was able to talk him into showing his car at our local fete. I saw the car with my own eyes driving itself around the playground of my primary school..
I had a signed poster of Neil and his Monaro.

Does ANYBODY remember the car?

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Sorry I Cant Help

Submitted by Scott4571 on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:31.

Sounds interesting Tim.

Hopefully someone chimes in with some info.

Cheers
Scott

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Neil Vickery.

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Fri, 13/11/2015 - 07:09.

I went to Aspendale Tech with the Vickery Bro's. Many years later I met Neil in Adelaide showing the car, before that it was on the Don Lane show as many would recall. I remember a holden dealer in Chelsea, not far from the rail station, I lived on Swansea rd. Neil would be about 69 yrs now, I also started my apprenticeship with Jack Smith at Edithvale.

Thanks HF..

Submitted by HR ambo on Fri, 13/11/2015 - 15:21.

The dealer was Ron Morphy's.
Can only hope he googles his name one day and finds us.

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Ron Murphy Decal

Submitted by Michael M (not verified) on Mon, 04/09/2017 - 07:05.

Hi Tim
I'm trying to find the Ron Morphy Holden decal for my HQ
Are you able to help please?

Hi Michael..

Submitted by HR ambo on Thu, 07/09/2017 - 22:03.

You're the second person to ask me this week, how weird's that? I've seen one on Ebay, but it looked like an 80's version. As I told the other guy, my (childhood/early 70's) memory is, the decals were a crimson background with 'mirror' type writing. I saw one on a Monaro at a car show a few years back, I don't think I got a pic.
Sorry, I can't really help at all. If you find someone that makes them, could you put a link here please?

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COMPUTACAR

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 00:51.

HI,IAM NEIL VICKERY,THANKS FOR YOUR BLOG.I HAD THE CAR FOR MANY YEARS AND DID SHOWS ALL OVER AUSTRALIA.I LIVED IN EDITHVALE AND BUILT THE CAR[ELECTRONICS] NOW I LIVE BANORA PT NSW.. IF YOUY WOULD LIKE TO CHAT WITH ME PLEAse give me a call...neil 0413969475 all the best..neil vickery

How good is this..?!

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 06:37.

Hi Neil, you found us! Thanks for dropping by..

Back in 1976, you (and your car) amazed this 11yo kid. You signed my poster, sadly it's long gone.
Hope you're doing OK these days, I'll give you a call one day. Thanks again..

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Found

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 08:00.

Yeah that's great news,although I've never seen it,it was a clever idea for back then and if it came to my school as a kid it would have been cool to see it to. A great car to pick as a project for it,haha.Glad to see you are living in a nice part of the world Neil,just behind the Gold Coast!...

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COMPUTACAR

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Wed, 30/12/2015 - 09:15.

HELLO. IAM NEIL VICKERY LIVED IN EDITHVALE AND I BUILT THE COMPUTACAR.THANKS FOR YOUR INTREST..TO SAY THE CAR WAS FANTASTIC IS A UNDERSTATEMENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A CHAT TO ME PLEASE GIVE ME A RING..I WILL BE VERY GLAD TO TELL YOU ALL ABOUT THE CAR.THANKS AGAIN,,, NEIL PHONE 0412142711

Computacar

Submitted by Janene (not verified) on Fri, 17/11/2017 - 10:23.

My father had a leaflet detailing aspects of your car. We saw it in action at Frank Burridge's house in True Avenue Carrum - it blew our minds!! My brother was asking about it the other day and I said I'd "Google" it for him - and here we are!!

Hi Janene..

Submitted by HR ambo on Tue, 21/11/2017 - 15:18.

Welcome to the discusion.. What a grouse car hey? I saw it in 1976 (I think) at our school fete. Then on the Don Lane show..

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Remote control monaro

Submitted by old-jim on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:37.

yep - I remember it.
Saw it on TV.

jim

Thanks Jim..Thanks Scott..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:00.

I was hoping someone would remember it..

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Cool

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:44.

Nup,never seen it & I watched a lot of Don Lane shows.what did ya do with the poster?,that would of been cool to watch that at school.have you ever heard of what happened to the car & owner Tim?

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Hey Al..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:58.

It was cool at the time because "my dad organised it". What happened to the poster? I grew up and moved house half a dozen times.. ッ

Have I ever heard of what happened to the car & owner? Nope. That's why I'm here. I was hoping it might ring a bell with someone. Luckily Jim knows I'm not bulltishing...

I'm thinking all the electronic gear he had in the boot and under the bonnet in the 70's would probably fit in his keyring of the noughties, or 2013..!

Thanks guys.. I wonder if neil's still out there..

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Mate I saw it with my own

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Fri, 11/09/2015 - 01:45.

Mate I saw it with my own eyes both in the streets of frankston and on the don lane show.the guy used to work at repco in Frankston which was where Tasman meats is now

Talkin bout elec wiss's

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 17:53.

Sorry"have to put s,cause my key below A&S don't work".when I lived in Wollongong a guy down there made a remote control Surfer,it was about 2 foot high,he put it in the water at a surf contest & blew everyone away,they couldn't believe this thing was surfin the waves,haha.He had offers to do more of them from a toy company but I don't know what happened because I moved up the coast!

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Surfer's

Submitted by Scott4571 on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:18.

Iv only seen videos of the RC Surfer Al, they are pretty cool.
Got to get me one... oneday...

Heres a pic: http://i43.photobuck...

Cheers
Scott

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Hey Scotty

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:59.

Yeah looked similar to that,but it was a guy,in a black wetsuit!

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so it went like?"turn

Submitted by davehqprem on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:04.

so it went like?"turn left,over", then the car fell over?

WHAT? no gravy?

Remote

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:08.

Did it have a Statesman front....

and

a six tail light bumper.......

and

chrome wire spoke wheels......

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Goosebumps....

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:28.

I'm going back nearly 40 yrs, but I'm gonna say yes. Now you mention it, tailights, yes, front, definate maybe, wheels..can't remember for sure.
You sound like you know this thing midnite..

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:-)

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:36.

Nup never seen it......

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Bast@rd!!!

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:50.

I know you know that car.
You're good at finding stuff. Find it.. Now!
Or I'll tell on you.

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no..no..no..no.......

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 19:00.

[http://www.bassgear....|yes] Tim

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I think I found the wheels

Submitted by car13 on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 00:30.

I think I found the wheels >

http://www.gumtree.c...

Disclaimer :- The above is purely speculation and is only posted for entertainment purposes!!!

Remote HQ

Submitted by Holden Owner on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 18:26.

yep i remember it too
i remember he had it in canberra around 76 -77 when i seen it it was parked in civic at the time he was doing demo's with the show

r/c munro

Submitted by JH on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 19:11.

Hey Tim. I remember it ,it was in quite a few books at the time. I recall seeing it on telly as well and they showed it being started in Australia while the owner was in America!?.Not sure if it was setup or not?. I recall it having a statesman front clip on it as well.

Cheers,
John.

RC Monaro..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 20:02.

So it's been to Canberra too eh?

JH.. Neil (sounds like I know the guy, I don't) had a walky-talky you know the ones army guys use, and he'd say commands into it and the car would respond.
LIGHTS! and the lights would come on..
WIPERS! and wipers would come on..
Then START! and it'd start up and start driving... LEFT!.. RIGHT!..
I remember him having a cuppa in the school hall and barking orders to this thing outside in the playground and it'd be doing what he says... Amazing.. well it was for mid 70's..

I just can't believe he's/it's disappeared and nothing in google. Maybe in years to come his grandkids will google it and find this thread on OH and get a kick out of it.

Cheers guys...

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Neil's Son

Submitted by JasonNeilsSon (not verified) on Fri, 26/10/2018 - 17:02.

haha hey, I am Jason neil's son. Now in my mid 30s. We sill have lots of old newspapers and video footage from the time period. I heard all the stories but since I was a 80's kid, the car was long gone by the time I came around. But happy to answer any questions anyone may have! Cheers

Niel's son..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sat, 27/10/2018 - 08:23.

Hiya Jason, welcome to oldholden..

I'm Tim, this was my query/thread. It's been great to have your family visit us and comment, especially your dad. I called him a long while back, it was good of him to take the time. I'm a child of the 70's, so that car is etched in my brain, what a shame it's not in a museum somewhere. You must get a kick outa this stuff.

I'd love to see the some of the stuff you have, and more than happy to help load pics up here if you'd be interested.

If it helps, you can reach me here:
hrambo@oldholden.com

Thanks heaps.. (-:

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Yeah I remember it.

Submitted by Circlotron on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:27.

Somewhere between '76 and '78 I think. I was an apprentice with what was Telecom Australia at the time and he a Technical Officer there also. Didn't know him and can't remember where he was located but I read about it and saw pics of the car in one of Telecom's internal newsletters.

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Hey Circlotron..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:30.

So you remember this guy?

On another note, you being a Telecom guy, you don't remember a guy called Kent Hamilton in that line of work do you? He'd be a hard man to forget, really nice bloke. A bit like Simon the Likeable on Get Smart..

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88,000 people

Submitted by Circlotron on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 22:15.

Nah, sorry, didn't know him. Back in those days there were 88,000 people there. Still, worth asking anyway.

I was going to say there was 88,000 people working there but that would have been incorrect :-P

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88,000 people..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 23:09.

How many worked there? 'bout half...

Yeah I see what you mean about 88,000 people, but Kent was a tech in around Melb, and if you'd met him you'd never forget him.. And if you hadn't met him, if he was around you he'd make sure to introduce himself. As I said a bit like [http://images2.wikia...|Simon The Likeable.]

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Timbo button

Submitted by Emu on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 20:39.

Your pic is up to cock.
No real Monaro's had 4 doors :D

Cheers,

Emu

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You crazy guy you...

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 20:53.

I agree, I've heard the same thing about Toranas.
Anyway, how's the mini Belmont going?

:-D

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Belmont button

Submitted by Emu on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:15.

Mini belmont is coming along good mate :)

Cheers,

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tims a bull[Naughty Pottyword]er

Submitted by mackv8 on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 20:50.

no not on this. I remember the car, also tim, his insurance mob would not cover it when it was driving it's self. do you remember he got out of car, it went around the block being driven by the computer, with a reporter following the car while the owner went it to a milk bar.

Wanted information from any one that has any information that has worked in a place that built ambulance's of any type in particular holden hq to wb's and any ambulance builder's paper work or manuals thanks authorised collector of emergency electrical's

Mack..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:24.

I'm glad you guys remeber this thing. I'd be put in the crazy house if I tried to explain it to some people..

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Sunday to far away Computacar

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:49.

The Sydney Morning Hearld, Dec. 5th 1975 has an article in it about

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Great.

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:53.

Got a link?
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Please?
ヅ

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my bad....Was 1976 Dec 5th

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 23:17.

go 2 google news

The Sydney Morning Herald Dec 5, 1976

or Google Neil Vickery Electronics

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That's old news.

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 23:22.

It's OK, Mack sorted it for us. Thanks mack..

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I WAS THERE

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 21:28.

I was at a fete at aspendale primary school and seen it in the 70's, I thought it was yellow and black but hey it was a looooong time ago.
Would be great to find out where and what happened to the car and owner.

Damo

Hey Damo..

Submitted by HR ambo on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 11:20.

Our fete was in Hampton. He must've done a few fetes. You think yellow and black? Maybe..

(Did I get a 202 from you? I've still got it!)

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No it was green

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Fri, 11/09/2015 - 01:49.

No it was green

link for tim re Neil Vickery

Submitted by mackv8 on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 22:21.

http://news.google.c...

Thanks Mack..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 29/09/2013 - 22:56.

You've done better than Midnite...

I'd still like to know what he's up to, where's the car etc..
Thanks guys, it's been a good Sunday nite's bit of trivia.

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Thanks Tim :P

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 17:50.

You know it started off as a HQ Premier and was tarted up to look like a GTS

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Thanks Midnite..

Submitted by HR ambo on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 18:33.

Nah I didn't know that..
How come you know so much about this thing.....?

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weird

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 00:07.

What would of happened if an unforseen obstacle confronted it, such as another car or a person, while it was driving out of sight. Surely it wouldn't have had the technology to stop itself in the 70s?

It did it had radars and lots

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Fri, 11/09/2015 - 01:51.

It did it had radars and lots of great [Naughty Pottyword] I saw it driving in traffic in Frankston I believe it was during a parade of some sort

Head line

Submitted by 4x4sandman on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 00:25.

"He talks to his car and it takes notice" tff!

hmm.

Mid 70's

Submitted by Haymaker on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 09:34.

it was in Yass and did a demonstration for local school kids around one of the sporting ovals.

two headlights are better than one

$60,000???

Submitted by HJDave on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 11:18.

Was that the total cost of the whole deal? Or a misprint?
Would have been sooo cool to see as a primary school kid! All we used to do was a 'bike day' on a pretend road layout, in the carpark, practising basic road rules/safety.

They don't make em like they used too!

technology to stop itself in the 70s? holdenfan

Submitted by mackv8 on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 13:28.

weird
By a Holden Fan o.O 30/09/13@00:07

it did?

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Mon, 30/09/2013 - 18:47.

I'm amazed, this would work by radar right? And it only took car makers another 30 years to implement such devices on S-class Mercedes etc?

Amazing car

Submitted by tyre fryers on Tue, 01/10/2013 - 18:06.

I to remember an amazing car that was on the TV many years ago,I believe it was a 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. This paticuar cars specks included but were not limmited to.... engine was a special "Knight Industries turbojet with modified afterburners," and the transmission was an "eight speed microprocessor turbodrive with autopilot" (which allowed the car drive without any passengers) it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in an astounding 0.2 seconds with powerboosters, while braking from 70 to 0 mph only took 14 feet. Many believe the supercar rivaled current concept cars like the Aptera with a fuel efficiency of about 200 miles per gallon. It could even talk to the driver remotly via a fancy watch !

one very sucsessfull fisherman.

70's computer technoligy

Submitted by tyre fryers on Tue, 01/10/2013 - 19:23.

After reading my own post, i'm thinking perhaps not everything on TV is as it seems. That sort of technoligy back then was used to fly un-manned craft through space.... the computers took up many large rooms..... I bet a miget was driving that car. It's my belief that these amazing displays were intended to stimulate thought and invention to a younger audience... I mean really ? a 29 year old with $60 000 to blow on his new monoro back in the 70's ... and a hand held radio that can transmit 12 000 miles..... 1970's voice recognition technoligy

one very sucsessfull fisherman.

Yep..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 18/09/2016 - 19:47.

It's true, I was there..
I spoke to Neil last year. He's very keen to chat and explain everything. Amazing stuff, and I'm rapt he found us.
Thanks Neil..

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MY GTS COMPUTACAR

Submitted by NEIL VICKERY (not verified) on Sun, 18/09/2016 - 13:53.

HI,I HAVE READ YOR BLOG AND I WOULD LIKE TO TALK WIT YOU.ABOUT RADAR OR GENERAL ELECTRONICS.I LIVE ON THE GOLD COAST NOW.PLEASE GIVE ME A CALL FOR A CHAT...55230326 OR 0412142711. REGARDS NEIL

My GTS Computacar

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 08:54.

Like to see some photos or even a video of it work Neil ?

Do you know where the HQ GTS went after you had it....

I take it the car wasn't as important as the ELECTRONICS ....

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Computercar..

Submitted by HR ambo on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 17:51.

I wonder if Ch9 has footage somewhere in the archives. Surely they kept a heap of the Don Lane show?

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you'd

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 18:54.

you'd think channel 9 would have it some where

but then hope Neil has some pics for us :-)

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Yeah..

Submitted by HR ambo on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 20:02.

Hope he comes through. Probably a needle in a haystack for Ch9, unless we had a rough date. I'm thinking 1976.

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Correct

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 20:27.

late 1975 I seen it....
drove behind it along the Nepean hwy at MT Eliza
and can remember the 6 light bumper..
all red tail lights
and
they went in sequence when he changed lanes if I remember right..

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Tail-lights..

Submitted by HR ambo on Tue, 20/09/2016 - 22:22.

He may not have been the first one to do it, but it was the first time I'd seen the 6-light treatment.

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Kinda like disc brakes...

Submitted by HJDave on Tue, 01/10/2013 - 08:30.

Invented in 1902 and 'first used' on a 40's or 50's Jag.

They don't make em like they used too!

Remote car

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Fri, 11/09/2015 - 01:43.

I remember this car very well saw it drive around frankston also on the don lane show.neil used to work at repco in frankston which was near the station.i believe it was where Tasman meats is now.

Thanks HF..

Submitted by HR ambo on Fri, 11/09/2015 - 07:31.

It was amazing wasn't it? Great memories..

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COMPUTACAR

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 00:56.

HELLO,THANKS FOR YOUR BLOG ON MY CAR.I LIVE IN NSW NOW AND STILL VERY MUC INTO CARS AND ELECTRONICS,PLEASE GIVE ME A RING IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHAT.THANKS AGAIN..NEIL

justdontcomput

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 09:04.

just gota learn how to turn the Caps lock off

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CAPS LOCK

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 10:42.

WHAT'S THAT MIDNITE..;)

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Hi Al.......:-P

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sat, 24/08/2019 - 21:18.

Hi Al.......:-P

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Gday Midnite

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sat, 24/08/2019 - 21:59.

WHATCHA BEEN UP TO THESE DAYS😄😎👍

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Oh you crazy guys..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 25/08/2019 - 08:32.

There's a chance I may get some pics or (hopefully) footage etc, and if I have permission, I'll share it here. Might start a new thread if I do, with links back to here.

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Send It

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 18:21.

you can do it ha ha Ha Rambo

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Will do.

Submitted by HR ambo on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 21:58.

No word since though. He may have other more important stuff to do, I'll let you guys know if anything pops up.

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Yeah Tim

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 22:32.

That would be cool😎👍

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No worries Al.

Submitted by HR ambo on Sat, 31/08/2019 - 18:04.

Went and saw the boys play last week, great night was had by all. I'm getting too old for this stuff..

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Yeah Tim

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sat, 31/08/2019 - 22:02.

Haha,I reckon i would be to mate😫As long as ya's had a good time and you get to see your young bloke doing what he loves😎👍
Oh ,I'm still working on that pressy for ya,I should see the person next week😎👍

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not much Al

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 18:30.

long hibernation ;)

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Hibernation

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Fri, 30/08/2019 - 21:52.

Yeah mate you been laying real low.Have you been ok health wise?Ive been knocked around a bit with this hip operation but slowly getting there.Its taken a toll on me:(

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Neil..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 06/12/2015 - 13:56.

I talked to Neil. What a nice guy, on for a chat. It was a bad line, but good to relive the memory. He said he's happy to chat with anyone who's interested. He gave me a website, here:
www.grahamswebdesign...

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know the car

Submitted by Holden Fan (not verified) on Mon, 28/12/2015 - 10:44.

This is Neil's daughter. Although this was many many years ago dad did an incredible job with this car back in his day and people still come up to me who know me even at almost 30 years of age. Nice to see that even though this was so long ago people still appreciate his technology.

Hi Neil's daughter..!

Submitted by HR ambo on Mon, 28/12/2015 - 12:39.

I'm Tim, the guy who started this whole thing off.
It was many, many years ago, I'm guessing 40. It was great when he found us, I got a real buzz when he commented.
That was me that spoke to him on the fone, tell him thanks for taking the time.
I'd love another poster if he has one laying about ツ. Oh, can you get him to sign it, like he did my other one 40 years ago..

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how's his watch going ?

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Mon, 28/12/2015 - 13:07.

how's his watch going ?

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Update..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sat, 10/08/2019 - 22:34.

I just got an email from Neil's son, Jason.
How good is this? The thread that keeps on giving..

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Cool Tim,so what became of

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 11/08/2019 - 07:49.

Cool Tim,so what became of the car?

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Long gone Al..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 11/08/2019 - 10:06.

Can't remember exactly what Neil said, it was a while ago I called him. But it's long gone. Wonder if it's still out there in another guise?
I'll ask Jason if I get another chance. He wasn't around then, too young. But he may have more info. I asked if he has any info or pics etc, I'd love to share them here. But I also said if he'd rather not, that's fine too, I'd understand.

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Get him to put some of the

Submitted by Midnite Cruiser on Sat, 24/08/2019 - 21:21.

Get him to put some of the Video footage on youtube or some thing Timbo

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Good thinkin'..

Submitted by HR ambo on Sun, 25/08/2019 - 08:35.

I'm hoping he can dig up some stuff.

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Yeah Tim

Submitted by 68surfwagon on Sun, 11/08/2019 - 10:19.

Its a shame the car can't be found it would make for a great story to be told today.Yeah that would be excellent if he did have some pics he could send you definitely post them up.Yeah I would understand to if he wanted to remain private😎👍

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