Skip's 4x4
                       Skip's 4x4                    
4WD & Adventure show - Perth 2001
The largest 4WD show in the world - Yes, it is true!  November 9 to 11th.

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Liam in the gun-torrent of an Army Personnel carrier (tank). The engine was running too!
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The variety of machinery on display was awesome. Checkout this off-road racer! A work of art!
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Hilux right? Not  really. A purpose built 2WD racer, with mid-mounted V8!
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Lunchtime under the shade of a tree!
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According to the signs, these are TRUE 4WD's. Free rides hey!
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The Red Dog 4x4 club stand had several native animals on display, including this Owl. Yes - live ones!
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And this Wedge-tail Eagle. All had been nursed back to health. 
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Bob-Jane T-Mart display.
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Another Hilux done-up for off road racing. Note the triple shockies on each wheel!
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My Sarah taking the plunge on the flying fox.
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Even my youngest Daughter, Nicole, went for a ride!
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The 4WD test track. Pretty tame, but at least 4WD-Curious people got to have a small taste!
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Now that's what I call serious suspension travel!
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The ARB display was extensive as per usual.
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The pushbike and motorbike Trial Riders put on an excellent show. Here the state champ struts his stuf!
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A Hummer done up for touring with 2nd and 3rd "stadium" seating installed.
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An awesome monster truck, used for haulage of logs and more, in muddy terrain (or snow). 1810.JPG
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The air-boat is powered by a V8 and huge prop.
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The kids climbing in the monster truck.
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Check out the width of those tyres!
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There were also some boats on display. This hul is $99000 without motors or trailer!
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There were plenty of people at the show on the Saturday
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Ford's new 300Kwatt coupe, but with a sprintex supercharge bolted on for even more power! They also had a supercharged Hummer, and Landcruiser on display. 
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Ranger Camping's huge display of camping gear. Tents everywhere!
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There were some pretty awesome beasts in the car park too. Checkout this Ford!
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Contact our trips coordinator Alan (me) for more info. Email me.

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This page was last updated on 11th Nov 2001