Best challenge I can think of for the G-SHOCK Is to break a bead on a tire, place the watch inside, seal the tire do a weekender trip and opener her up and inspect the damage 😅
G shock challenge: Strap one to your rear driveshaft and take your rig on a nice long trip through the roughest terrain you can. Big water crossings, rocks, mud, corrugations, highway driving... See how it handles that! Thanks guys, you rock!
So if you're so keen to take the cheap old rig up the old tele track, give the camera guys one as old (how about a Suzuki Sierra 😂) and do it again. No air lifts for parts either...
One of the things I love the most is taking my 22 year old rig out with a bunch of new JK’s and JL’s that have $20,000 - $30,000 in aftermarket parts and out wheeling them! I wouldn’t trade my old rig for a new one period. It seems like everyone has a JK/JL with 37-40” tires. Not that they are bad rigs. They’re not. I just love having something a bit more unique. ❤️🐞
Totally agree with getting out the old wheelers and going on an adventure. I'm in the process of restoring an old '94 Daihatsu Feroza as my off-road camper. Replacing all the old worn out parts and even planning a TDi swap for the old 580k+ sad tired petrol engine is well past due. The best part is even with the upgrades and the original purchase price I'm looking at somewhere around $10k total spend. New rigs just too costly to both purchase AND repair. Loving the Wheeling!
OH MAN! Older rigs just do it better! I used to have an old 89 Mazda b2600 with a bit of a lift, on 33s and we used to go everywhere. I regretted selling it since the day I did. So much so, I managed to reach out to the present owner today, after seeing this video and asked to buy it back. They said that I CAN!!!!! I get it back in September. Thanks, guys! They've probably only taken it 500 miles since I sold it to them a couple years ago.
Great video you guys are so right your channel inspired us to take a barn find Land Rover defender 110 on a solo vehicle trip west to east through the Spanish Pyrenees from the UK added a winch, roof tent, basic 12v and a fridge and went ( stood in a field for 20 years owned it 18 months ) Go old, at least you can fix it when it breaks. and you meet more people. already planning the next two adventures. Good on you guys
My wife and i camped 4 times before we embarked on a 4 week Fraser Island and Cape York trip from Canberra. 4 weeks 9000km and 1500L of petrol in a 94 80 series. A wild trip doing things we'd never imagined. Old 4x4 for the win.
From Brisbane with my Dad in a 91 HZJ75 we did the Canning stock route, Simpson desert and Cape York twice. Nothing better than adventures in an ol’ reliable rig.
Hey graham, shauno and the 4wd 24/7 crew I reckon you guys should buy a brumby and do a budget build on it and take it on the tough tracks that you take the big trucks on. There is plenty of people that would enjoy it they aren’t as capeable but that makes it more challenging and fun. Cheers would love a reply and update if it does happen
Currently in Winton QUEENSLAND, on our way home, country Victoria, in the mighty GQ, 1990 model, TD42, this trip will be about 16,000 kilometres. Been along all the Savannah way, then to Darwin, Kakadu, Lorrella Springs, and much more! The old girl hasn't missed a beat. In 2018 she also did the Cape, including the Tellie track, not one break down. Basic rig, 2 inch lift, 33 's, fridge and drawers! Old rigs rule!
Most of the iconic tracks in Australia were opened up with these old rigs or even older. Air conditioning was non- existent, power steering was a dream, lift kits were not readily available. We've all gotten spoiled with what we have now. That would be epic! An old reliable truck or 4,and some legendary tracks!👍🇨🇦
I daily my 60 series with 2H. It's slow, I recently lost a dragrace to a city bus but incredibly reliable. Also, everytime I drive it it makes me smile. Does 2-3k trips to France etc. without missing a beat. They're fantastic, not refined like new trucks but dang do they bring smiles.
Hahaha I love it, in the first 30seconds the statement "Don't worry about what your driving, just get out and go!"... NEWSFLASH... family of 4 rescued on the Canning Stock Route after there Honda Civic got immediately bogged and they were stranded for days... The father stated "I always wanted to get out there and explore, and after hearing Graham say it doesn't matter what I'm driving, I though why not get out and go!"
G-Shock Watch Challenge: strap one to the inner guard of one of the fourbies and see if it holds up to all the mud, dust and stones that get flicked up by the tire!
Every since I was issued a GShock with a compass and stuff in the military I've been in love. I am currently rocking a GShock Frogman, compass, solar and all kinds of goodies for survival
G- shock challenge: Go deep sea fishing and attach it to a line and drop it down to the bottom and leave it there for a few days and then come back and inspect? 🤘🏼
Did a 2000 mile round trip to the Czech Republic from the UK in a 1950s Landrover that was pulled out a hedge the month before. Best trip ever we got hot abs sweaty we got wet when it rained. We even did a lap of the Nurburgring
I love how excited and happy you guy's are with the old vehicles. I miss seeing basic wheeling and those huge smiles. Loaded vehicles are nice but true challenges aren't true fun or test your skills.
Man I miss my 79 G60 long wheel base Patrol . I would sit on 120 KPH all day long in summer with 4 big blokes 8 or 10 rifles and all our gear for 3 or 4 days away and never once over heated in 40 deg summer days . Not once did it break down in the 7 years that I owned it . Me and my mates would go out to Pilliga Scrub for some pig hunting from Sydney every few months . The only spare part I ever carried with me was a fan belt that I’m glad I took with me , it snapped on a dead straight bit of road in the middle of the night and and I had no headlights . My cousin bought it brand new in 1979 and I bought off him in 1990 with 60,000 km on the clock . I’d change the oil with Nulon 20w-50 before every trip . That engine purred on the open road . A knowledgeable old mechanic told me that the 3.6 liter 6 cylinder Nissan Patrol engine was the exact copy of the 1942 Chevy 6 cylinder engine.
Mate probably said in comments before this one...i know you're busy but these 2 old adventure icons need a movie length tribute. We all need heroes and myth. Make the epic you were destined to make.
As always, great show guys. Can’t wait for the cape episodes! For the G-Shock challenge you could strap the watch to a driveshaft for the whole of one of your adventures. Strap it on at the start, see if it is still running at the end.
I feel like this video has added a lot of value to the viewers watching. I'm inspired to buy an older rig and take it for a trip as opposed to buying a new one and kitting it up to the max. Thank you Shauno and Graham!
I have a 1979 f100 and a MQ shorty and I will not sell them for the world. The f100 is my dayley driver and every day in the old truck is an adventure. Love the channel
G-Shock challenge: Strap the watch to one of the big rigs mud guards and floor it to see how it keeps up with the mud, dust water, and rocks on the rough tracks
Good stuff, as far as spares go, I'd be a little bit more comprehensive without going over the top. It's all well and good to have spare belts and hoses, but particularly because you can with old Toyotas (and new 70s too), I'd be carrying some spare wheel bearings + seal kits (even old ones packed with fresh grease wrapped in glad wrap), tie rods ends, all fluids (same oil for the gearbox, transfer and diffs so the quantities can be lower, or same oil for ATF and power steering if it's auto), as well as a tub of molybdenum grease, sealant, brake cleaner and rags (no point fixing things if they're gonna leak or fail from dirt and grime a few kilometres down the track). You can absolutely get away without bigger items like CVs or axles, and I'd say they're unnecessary. But you need the absolute basics to pull apart and put back together whatever component has failed. Doesn't matter if you've got one wheel drive, a top speed of 20km/h or have to drive in 15 minutes stints because the fan or radiator has failed, I always keep in mind something roothy said years ago: if you can start it, you can keep it running, just don't grab the spanners till you've had a beer and thought about it. And another point, remember to do the daily checks. The unis may have lasted longer if they were greased regularly, and had the crap pushed out of em straight after its likely to get in there
@@perth7930 all of those basic seals, gaskets, bearings, hoses, belts, fluids, greases, miscellaneous bolts and nuts, plus tools all fits in one draw in the back of my 80. Only the essentials without worrying about big bulky items like CVs, unis and axles, that you can get away without
My rule is to make sure the vehicle is regularly serviced with shorter intervals on all scheduled servicing. I also before doing any big trips check and replace anything which is coming close to service life. Because why replace wheel bearings and other items on the trail when you can do it at home. Hoses dont just break, neither do belts or bearings, there are always signs before they go, so be better at servicing and then enjoy your holiday trip! Rather than wrenching while you family waits
I have a 1984 FJ40 with a 3B and 5 speed in Pakistan. Its restored so I have air con, power steering, after market comfy seats and bluetooth. But I fully agree with changing your driving style. While mine goes till 110 KPH, its very loud, so I keep it around 80-90 and enjoy the time driving it. If a normal route takes 6 hours Ill plan for 7 and take it easy. And I LOVE doing trips in it
Well done boys!!! Top decision on reeling it in from the must have a Y62 or 300 series cruiser with all the fruit to go touring, which the average person just can’t afford!
Thanks for this video. Just the bit at the start where you mentioned what you didn't have to bring for spares. That gave me the inspiration to build a bullet proof rig. Mechanical everything, can run without alternator if needed, solar backup on the roof. Very light and simple setup.
I have a 1986 Suzuki Sierra soft too I am currently fixing up. It will be almost a nut and bolt soft restoration when I am done. It is already scheduled in to do cape York next year and to cross the Simpson desert the year after. Most mods have been done on a budget with used accessories off other cars. Once I finish the paint job it will be good to go.
So Bloody great to see you guys travel the Cape where I lived for years in conventional vehicles how the Cape was done back in all those years of that era. Well done fellas.
I’m currently daily driving a 1976 Ford crew cab short box 4x4. Classic highboy with a Dana 60 in the front. It’s got all the character rust and dents from decades gone by. 360, a 4-speed manual and a divorced t-case. Loving it, and getting ready for my first off-road adventure of the year. Many more to come ✌🏽😎.
G Shock challenge: i have an old Gshock which ive had since i was 10 years old, approx 22 years old now, havent worn it for 17 years. Found it in the shed last week and its still Bloody working! Still showing the correct time!
I’m getting my first 4x4 - reckon it would be a perfect test that you guys come camping with me and we all wear the G-shock watch, mates, beer and camping! What more could you want haha
People have asked me what an old car is like to drive VS a new car my answer is this, it drives like rubbish compared to a new car but that doesn't matter it's about the stories and adventure you have along the way. My grandpa died in June 2020 so my family rented a BMW X5 we drove Brisbane to my uncles place in the Blue Mountains in 14hrs with stops. While there I went to see my dad's VL which had been sitting for 6 months cut a long story short 5 days after getting back to Brisbane dad tells me we are bringing the VL home, we drove it 1200kms didn't miss a beat, before leaving we replaced the battery, alternator, coolant flush and oil change
Just thought about a week ago, I’m gonna save up for a G Shock watch. Four days later! A Beers In The Shed episode came up, so I watched the first 20 odd minutes of the show then I heard “G Shock” so I thought, wait hang on. They’re giving a G Shock away! Yes, anyway, G Shock challenge: Tye it to a tyre rim and let it hang out of it and drag it along the most corrugated road you can find and see how it goes! Also this was my favourite Beers In The Shed episode EVER nice work legends keep it up😁👍
G Shock Challenge- love seeing the old rigs in action, I think a great test for the G shock would be to attach it to the end on a fishing rod as a lure in fresh water and also do the same on a beach rod in the surf. Beach fishing.
I owned a dep 600 casio diving (including 4 x 4 competitions and multiple Mozambique trips) for 23 years. Changed the battery twice, no probs until the last breath!
G-Shock watch challenge: Attach it to a pressure measurement device and see if it can handle a bite from a saltwater croc - hopefully this will let you have a trip to the NT as well. Love ya work boys
Working on restoring a 1987 Lada Niva in South Aus cannot wait to take it through the outback when she's ready - Great inspiration you guys love the content!
A few years ago uniden did a test on the rugged handheld radio, threw it off cliffs, threw it in water and tied it to a 4WD and towed it behind on a dirt track. After all that it still worked perfect. Maybe you guys could do something like that. Cheers guys love your content.
Heading to CY in a week, 5/6 week trip. Can’t wait after the diss appointment of lockdowns last year and trip been cancelled, that was planned 4yr ago. Four vehicles 2 GU’s, 1 80series, 1 200series. Planning on doing Creb, Old Coach, OTT, Frenchman’s.
Here's an idea for a future trip. Swap rigs. For example shawno takes the DMax and Graham takes his dirty 30. Swap everything this around on the trip from packing the rig to Graham doing the cooking section. Good luck.
G-shock. It's one thing having a strong body to a watch, but no use if it gets ripped off your arm and lost. Strap it to the spoke of a wheel and run it on a trip. Mud/Rocks/Dust/Water, see how the strap fairs under extreme use.
Growing up we had an old Datsun. (80's model) and a Nissan. Great little bush trucks. We also had a early 90's Tacoma (Hilux) that we fully locked with the welder). After the Toyota body was too rough, my brother put an old dodge caravan body on to the frame and made one hell of a 7 seater... Lol. Old iron is fun as you can do so much for so cheap and have an absolute blast!
G-Shock Challenger: Strap the watch on the bottom of ya rear diff and go through a few Tassie tracks or the Glasshouse Mountains for a a few days then assess the damage when ya get back home
G shock watch - you could possibly strap it to a rear mud flap for a day. Especially on rocky dusty dirt roads. The amount of rocks and dust it’d see, surely wouldn’t survive. Or if you knew Reuben was going to side swipe the new Y62, could of taped it to the door. That’s test it out. Cheers for the top stuff
ABSOLUTELY love how you guys are Nissan V'S Toyota. myself, Im with you Shauno and am hands down Thru & thru Toyota man after owning all rigs in the franchise of Toyotas right up to the mighty 79 series 👍
G Shock challenge- Strap the watch nice and tight to the radiator fan of one of the old rigs, and take it for a spin... If it's still in good condition strap it onto the driveshaft or axle and go duning or mudding.
You guys do a fantastic job covering the vehicle tech. Absolutely fantastic. It would be really awesome to see just exactly how you manage to go for 2 weeks off the grid. Fridge, freezer, water, the loo, and even grocery planning. Always amazed at how far and how long you guys can go.
For the ultimate test for the G-SHOCK strap it to the outboard motor leg. May need a few large hose clamps over the band to hold it on. With the vibration, turbulence and velocity surly it won’t survive.
I'll never forget my series 2a Landy, I used to have 2 hands on the wheel squeezing at 80km,fastest I ever went was 100km/h🫣I wish I never had to sell it..
G Shock Watch, stuff the watch inside a tyre as the tyre is being fitted to the wheel and then do your next adventure and after the trip remove the tyre from the wheel and check the watch. It may cause a minor imbalance but suck it up and do it.
G-shock challenge: I think one of the best ways to test the watch, would be to strap it to the front of the bull bar for a whole trip through the toughest track's you can think of. Giving yourself 6 month's to complete. Great show guys, keep up the good work.
Casio tough solar does it for me. Inexpensive, durable and they last very well. I have two of them. My expensive Seiko was uneconomical to replace the capacitor on the charging circuit ($400)!. I bought a second one as a dress watch. Leave them on a window sill to charge on the solar when not worn and they just keep going.
Great video and insight. Don't forget tho getting back is the other half of getting out there. For newbs, from a recovering newb, be sure to go thru the rig before a major trip. Or have the proper communication gear to alert someone, somewhere - FROM ANYWHERE, WITHOUT QUESTION - that you're stranded.
G Shock idea!: I've found the only thing to go on my 10 year solar charged G Shock was the wrist strap and the connections into the watch. maybe it started cracking and failing in the rubber that connects it to the face or that little metal insert snaps in half or it gets bent. Almost every 2 years on the dot i needed to buy a new wrist strap (NOT EASY TO FIND SPARES!). Been working hard as a full time horticulturalist, out in the elements 5 days a week and it did cop alot of abuse. This is not a challenge but maybe a call out to snacth clothing to partner with G Shock and make an unbreakable wrist strap but still comfy :). The watch still works fine just a couple scratches, I just got paranoid about loosing it as it was a xmas prezzie that meant alot to me at the time... I even went as far too use a metal wire and some tape to fix it onto my wrist permanently out bush... the only reason its no longer a daily driver. If I ever find it again in my garage i can charge the old dog back up and slap her on
Take a small camper trailer and choose a good base camp near tracks , put all of the excess items into it.Then your 4wd will be much lighter and able to do difficult tracks and water crossings without getting hung up on obstacles.
Our HINO 4X4 is a 1999 vintage that cruses at around 85/90 & its bloody flash boy, its got A/C. But seriously we drive it to it capabilities & if it takes a lot longer to get there, so be it. Also like you both said in a way, yeh its old but reliable & super easy to fix & get you home, I dont know what it is weather the age or what but its a real photo magnet. LOL.
Strap the G-Shock to the wheel of your 4x4 (if you wheel has slots strap it around one of those) and just drive it for a whole trip like that. If will get wet, muddy, lots of vibration, it will have everything thrown at it; so if it’s still working after that it will work on someone wrist…..
We’re constantly round old Land Rovers, the basic the better, easier to fix not frightened to put another scar on it. Less stuff on it the lighter it is the further you can get. You just gotta start your trip as you leave your drive, even if it takes 2 days to get to where your going, an extra night out, what’s the grief.
hello I've been watching your shows for a while now, and like Australia, I really like the off-road vehicles. In February of this year, I got a 1997 105ln double cab! My 20-year-old dream came true :) now it needs to be repaired, but after that, the forest is waiting, the serpentine is waiting. Super show, super vehicles, super people! Rolf from Hungary
I recon a Madd test for the G-Shock watch would be to strap it to the cross joint on the rear drive-shaft and go offroad would test the strap and face of the watch
We are going up to the cape in 79 and my brother in law is going in a 80 series or a 45 series land cruiser for six weeks driving from bundy to the tip in the cars👍👍😁
I think a good way to test the G-SHOCK is by strapping the watch to the wheel. That would definitely test the watch 😉. Gents my wife and I enjoy the shows. The cooking is a hit.
I've had G-shock watches since around 1997. Been through a fare share. I have one now that is having some issues and would love another. Test: I'd say strap it to the axle and run it through a track. Maybe the Tele track. Maybe back to Tasi. You may want to bolster the strap so that you don't lose it; because you really want to test the watch. So maybe use some duct tape to hold it on better.
G Shock challenge: Jocko's heat test was great, here is a real test of destructibility, jack up a heavyarse patrol with the watch sandwiched between the top of the jack and the patrol. Keep up the good work lads, you blokes are the highlight of my week 👍
Cook the watch- Shauno cooks dinner in the camp fire Dutch oven and put’s the watch in with the food, if it still works after the food is cooked then it has passed 👌🏻
Drop G SHOCK in hot oil, great epic off episode with old girls👍my best off road adventures was Holden VH Commodore driving in hills n flooded roads. Like Raptor, I spray inside my toolbox, so when oil dirt/dust I can hose box out no worries.
Best challenge I can think of for the g-shock watch is put it on the winch rope when having to pull the old Toyota out of a bog hole and wait until the rope snaps so the watch is doing the job of the weight bag
Hey fellas love ya work I still have my 2 nd car I ever owned I brought it in 94 it’s a hilux rn46 it was a single cab I rolled it and took 12 years to rebuild it and now it’s still going strong it’s a bit ruffer now than then but it’s old Sokol cool with all the bells and whistles and I loved this episode As for the G-shock challenge I’d suggest strapping it to the tow ball on the next trip , it will test it’s toughness and just look down at the when your back after a long day you’ll always know when it’s beer o’clock
Best challenge I can think of for the G-SHOCK Is to break a bead on a tire, place the watch inside, seal the tire do a weekender trip and opener her up and inspect the damage 😅
My thoughts exactly!
Probably the best thing I can think about
I don't think you can beat that I'd (buy) one if it passes that!💯
Maybe a handful of gravel too?
Good luck driving down the highway like that
G shock challenge: Strap one to your rear driveshaft and take your rig on a nice long trip through the roughest terrain you can. Big water crossings, rocks, mud, corrugations, highway driving... See how it handles that! Thanks guys, you rock!
i was about to say the same thing
So if you're so keen to take the cheap old rig up the old tele track, give the camera guys one as old (how about a Suzuki Sierra 😂) and do it again. No air lifts for parts either...
Right! I want to win an air lift!
One of the things I love the most is taking my 22 year old rig out with a bunch of new JK’s and JL’s that have $20,000 - $30,000 in aftermarket parts and out wheeling them! I wouldn’t trade my old rig for a new one period. It seems like everyone has a JK/JL with 37-40” tires. Not that they are bad rigs. They’re not. I just love having something a bit more unique. ❤️🐞
Totally agree with getting out the old wheelers and going on an adventure. I'm in the process of restoring an old '94 Daihatsu Feroza as my off-road camper. Replacing all the old worn out parts and even planning a TDi swap for the old 580k+ sad tired petrol engine is well past due. The best part is even with the upgrades and the original purchase price I'm looking at somewhere around $10k total spend. New rigs just too costly to both purchase AND repair.
Loving the Wheeling!
OH MAN! Older rigs just do it better! I used to have an old 89 Mazda b2600 with a bit of a lift, on 33s and we used to go everywhere. I regretted selling it since the day I did. So much so, I managed to reach out to the present owner today, after seeing this video and asked to buy it back. They said that I CAN!!!!! I get it back in September. Thanks, guys! They've probably only taken it 500 miles since I sold it to them a couple years ago.
Great video you guys are so right your channel inspired us to take a barn find Land Rover defender 110 on a solo vehicle trip west to east through the Spanish Pyrenees from the UK added a winch, roof tent, basic 12v and a fridge and went ( stood in a field for 20 years owned it 18 months ) Go old, at least you can fix it when it breaks. and you meet more people. already planning the next two adventures. Good on you guys
My wife and i camped 4 times before we embarked on a 4 week Fraser Island and Cape York trip from Canberra. 4 weeks 9000km and 1500L of petrol in a 94 80 series. A wild trip doing things we'd never imagined. Old 4x4 for the win.
G-Shock challenge: drag the watch, hang it from the towbar and let it bounce around!
Thinking it'd test the crap outta the impact rating!
Hell yea 💀💀💪
From Brisbane with my Dad in a 91 HZJ75 we did the Canning stock route, Simpson desert and Cape York twice.
Nothing better than adventures in an ol’ reliable rig.
Hey graham, shauno and the 4wd 24/7 crew I reckon you guys should buy a brumby and do a budget build on it and take it on the tough tracks that you take the big trucks on. There is plenty of people that would enjoy it they aren’t as capeable but that makes it more challenging and fun. Cheers would love a reply and update if it does happen
I’d love to see that too.
Go the Brumby
man i miss my brumby
Currently in Winton QUEENSLAND, on our way home, country Victoria, in the mighty GQ, 1990 model, TD42, this trip will be about 16,000 kilometres. Been along all the Savannah way, then to Darwin, Kakadu, Lorrella Springs, and much more! The old girl hasn't missed a beat. In 2018 she also did the Cape, including the Tellie track, not one break down. Basic rig, 2 inch lift, 33 's, fridge and drawers! Old rigs rule!
G-SHOCK, put one in the fuel tank of one of the old rigs and recover it at the end of the trip.
Love your channel!
Shannon, Christchurch NZ
Most of the iconic tracks in Australia were opened up with these old rigs or even older. Air conditioning was non- existent, power steering was a dream, lift kits were not readily available. We've all gotten spoiled with what we have now. That would be epic! An old reliable truck or 4,and some legendary tracks!👍🇨🇦
I daily my 60 series with 2H. It's slow, I recently lost a dragrace to a city bus but incredibly reliable. Also, everytime I drive it it makes me smile. Does 2-3k trips to France etc. without missing a beat. They're fantastic, not refined like new trucks but dang do they bring smiles.
I've got an old 1986 hj75, early model with a 2h. Half a millon kilometers and counting. Will do 110kmh on flat ground
Hahaha I love it, in the first 30seconds the statement "Don't worry about what your driving, just get out and go!"... NEWSFLASH... family of 4 rescued on the Canning Stock Route after there Honda Civic got immediately bogged and they were stranded for days... The father stated "I always wanted to get out there and explore, and after hearing Graham say it doesn't matter what I'm driving, I though why not get out and go!"
G-Shock Watch Challenge: strap one to the inner guard of one of the fourbies and see if it holds up to all the mud, dust and stones that get flicked up by the tire!
Every since I was issued a GShock with a compass and stuff in the military I've been in love. I am currently rocking a GShock Frogman, compass, solar and all kinds of goodies for survival
G- shock challenge: Go deep sea fishing and attach it to a line and drop it down to the bottom and leave it there for a few days and then come back and inspect? 🤘🏼
When I was 8!!! My dad took me to the telle with a 30yr old landcruiser prado with no mods besides some better wheels a snorkel, bull bar and winch.
G Shock challange- Shauno uses the G Shock as a sinker on his fishing line 😂😂
Did a 2000 mile round trip to the Czech Republic from the UK in a 1950s Landrover that was pulled out a hedge the month before. Best trip ever we got hot abs sweaty we got wet when it rained. We even did a lap of the Nurburgring
I love how excited and happy you guy's are with the old vehicles. I miss seeing basic wheeling and those huge smiles. Loaded vehicles are nice but true challenges aren't true fun or test your skills.
Man I miss my 79 G60 long wheel base Patrol . I would sit on 120 KPH all day long in summer with 4 big blokes 8 or 10 rifles and all our gear for 3 or 4 days away and never once over heated in 40 deg summer days . Not once did it break down in the 7 years that I owned it . Me and my mates would go out to Pilliga Scrub for some pig hunting from Sydney every few months . The only spare part I ever carried with me was a fan belt that I’m glad I took with me , it snapped on a dead straight bit of road in the middle of the night and and I had no headlights . My cousin bought it brand new in 1979 and I bought off him in 1990 with 60,000 km on the clock . I’d change the oil with Nulon 20w-50 before every trip . That engine purred on the open road . A knowledgeable old mechanic told me that the 3.6 liter 6 cylinder Nissan Patrol engine was the exact copy of the 1942 Chevy 6 cylinder engine.
G shock challenge- I’d like to see one strapped to a tail shaft!!! Watch it spin hard!!!
Awesome show guys👍🏻
Mate probably said in comments before this one...i know you're busy but these 2 old adventure icons need a movie length tribute. We all need heroes and myth. Make the epic you were destined to make.
As always, great show guys. Can’t wait for the cape episodes!
For the G-Shock challenge you could strap the watch to a driveshaft for the whole of one of your adventures. Strap it on at the start, see if it is still running at the end.
Strap it to jocks driveshaft lol
@@4wdtennessee459 Yes, I imagine the slight imbalance from the watch wouldn’t worry Jock’s 4WD too much.
Since jock is always smashing his shaft figured it be a good test lol
I feel like this video has added a lot of value to the viewers watching. I'm inspired to buy an older rig and take it for a trip as opposed to buying a new one and kitting it up to the max. Thank you Shauno and Graham!
u r inspired to buy an old rig ... I'm inspired to move to Australia and hit the tracks and trails for the rest of my life.... 🤣
G shock challenge: use it as a shackle during a hard recovery or tug of war between Graham’s D-max and Shaunos Dirty30
I have a 1979 f100 and a MQ shorty and I will not sell them for the world.
The f100 is my dayley driver and every day in the old truck is an adventure.
Love the channel
G-Shock challenge: Strap the watch to one of the big rigs mud guards and floor it to see how it keeps up with the mud, dust water, and rocks on the rough tracks
So happy seeing the old G60 again, it's has been a long time since we've seen it
G shock challenge: Leave it in the bottom of Graham's swag for a whole trip to see it survive water crossings, mold, and Shauno's cooking.
my family is such a big fan specially my dad, he loves u guys and he wishes he gets to meet you guys oneday
keep doing the amazing things u guys do
Good stuff, as far as spares go, I'd be a little bit more comprehensive without going over the top. It's all well and good to have spare belts and hoses, but particularly because you can with old Toyotas (and new 70s too), I'd be carrying some spare wheel bearings + seal kits (even old ones packed with fresh grease wrapped in glad wrap), tie rods ends, all fluids (same oil for the gearbox, transfer and diffs so the quantities can be lower, or same oil for ATF and power steering if it's auto), as well as a tub of molybdenum grease, sealant, brake cleaner and rags (no point fixing things if they're gonna leak or fail from dirt and grime a few kilometres down the track). You can absolutely get away without bigger items like CVs or axles, and I'd say they're unnecessary. But you need the absolute basics to pull apart and put back together whatever component has failed. Doesn't matter if you've got one wheel drive, a top speed of 20km/h or have to drive in 15 minutes stints because the fan or radiator has failed, I always keep in mind something roothy said years ago: if you can start it, you can keep it running, just don't grab the spanners till you've had a beer and thought about it.
And another point, remember to do the daily checks. The unis may have lasted longer if they were greased regularly, and had the crap pushed out of em straight after its likely to get in there
Might as well load up the whole shed
@@perth7930 all of those basic seals, gaskets, bearings, hoses, belts, fluids, greases, miscellaneous bolts and nuts, plus tools all fits in one draw in the back of my 80. Only the essentials without worrying about big bulky items like CVs, unis and axles, that you can get away without
My rule is to make sure the vehicle is regularly serviced with shorter intervals on all scheduled servicing. I also before doing any big trips check and replace anything which is coming close to service life. Because why replace wheel bearings and other items on the trail when you can do it at home.
Hoses dont just break, neither do belts or bearings, there are always signs before they go, so be better at servicing and then enjoy your holiday trip! Rather than wrenching while you family waits
I have a 1984 FJ40 with a 3B and 5 speed in Pakistan. Its restored so I have air con, power steering, after market comfy seats and bluetooth. But I fully agree with changing your driving style. While mine goes till 110 KPH, its very loud, so I keep it around 80-90 and enjoy the time driving it. If a normal route takes 6 hours Ill plan for 7 and take it easy. And I LOVE doing trips in it
In this installment of weird places to watch from, I am in the car while my mom is at the doc. Stay tuned for the next episode!
I had a 64 Nissan Patrol and a 45 Willys MB, had to sell both to get through the '08 & '09 market crash ... Both were unstoppable ...
Nothing better than seeing old school trucks doing the Cape !!! Can't wait to see the vid.👍😊
Well done boys!!!
Top decision on reeling it in from the must have a Y62 or 300 series cruiser with all the fruit to go touring, which the average person just can’t afford!
Thanks for this video.
Just the bit at the start where you mentioned what you didn't have to bring for spares.
That gave me the inspiration to build a bullet proof rig. Mechanical everything, can run without alternator if needed, solar backup on the roof.
Very light and simple setup.
I have a 1986 Suzuki Sierra soft too I am currently fixing up. It will be almost a nut and bolt soft restoration when I am done. It is already scheduled in to do cape York next year and to cross the Simpson desert the year after. Most mods have been done on a budget with used accessories off other cars. Once I finish the paint job it will be good to go.
So Bloody great to see you guys travel the Cape where I lived for years in conventional vehicles how the Cape was done back in all those years of that era. Well done fellas.
Had my current G shock since 2011 and due for an update. I’ve only replaced the battery in it once to. It is the best watch I’ve had yet.
I’m currently daily driving a 1976 Ford crew cab short box 4x4. Classic highboy with a Dana 60 in the front. It’s got all the character rust and dents from decades gone by. 360, a 4-speed manual and a divorced t-case. Loving it, and getting ready for my first off-road adventure of the year. Many more to come ✌🏽😎.
G Shock challenge: i have an old Gshock which ive had since i was 10 years old, approx 22 years old now, havent worn it for 17 years.
Found it in the shed last week and its still Bloody working! Still showing the correct time!
I’m getting my first 4x4 - reckon it would be a perfect test that you guys come camping with me and we all wear the G-shock watch, mates, beer and camping! What more could you want haha
People have asked me what an old car is like to drive VS a new car my answer is this, it drives like rubbish compared to a new car but that doesn't matter it's about the stories and adventure you have along the way. My grandpa died in June 2020 so my family rented a BMW X5 we drove Brisbane to my uncles place in the Blue Mountains in 14hrs with stops. While there I went to see my dad's VL which had been sitting for 6 months cut a long story short 5 days after getting back to Brisbane dad tells me we are bringing the VL home, we drove it 1200kms didn't miss a beat, before leaving we replaced the battery, alternator, coolant flush and oil change
My dream come true is to see these two old trucks on a trip. Waiting to see the Dirty 30 MK2 and Shorty too on another episode
Just thought about a week ago, I’m gonna save up for a G Shock watch. Four days later! A Beers In The Shed episode came up, so I watched the first 20 odd minutes of the show then I heard “G Shock” so I thought, wait hang on. They’re giving a G Shock away! Yes, anyway, G Shock challenge: Tye it to a tyre rim and let it hang out of it and drag it along the most corrugated road you can find and see how it goes! Also this was my favourite Beers In The Shed episode EVER nice work legends keep it up😁👍
G Shock Challenge- love seeing the old rigs in action, I think a great test for the G shock would be to attach it to the end on a fishing rod as a lure in fresh water and also do the same on a beach rod in the surf. Beach fishing.
I owned a dep 600 casio diving (including 4 x 4 competitions and multiple Mozambique trips) for 23 years. Changed the battery twice, no probs until the last breath!
G-Shock watch challenge: Attach it to a pressure measurement device and see if it can handle a bite from a saltwater croc - hopefully this will let you have a trip to the NT as well. Love ya work boys
Working on restoring a 1987 Lada Niva in South Aus cannot wait to take it through the outback when she's ready - Great inspiration you guys love the content!
I think you should put a G-Shock in Shauno,s fridge so there is something left when Graham has "borrowed" the Iron Jacks.😉
A few years ago uniden did a test on the rugged handheld radio, threw it off cliffs, threw it in water and tied it to a 4WD and towed it behind on a dirt track. After all that it still worked perfect. Maybe you guys could do something like that.
Cheers guys love your content.
Heading to CY in a week, 5/6 week trip. Can’t wait after the diss appointment of lockdowns last year and trip been cancelled, that was planned 4yr ago. Four vehicles 2 GU’s, 1 80series, 1 200series. Planning on doing Creb, Old Coach, OTT, Frenchman’s.
Here's an idea for a future trip. Swap rigs. For example shawno takes the DMax and Graham takes his dirty 30. Swap everything this around on the trip from packing the rig to Graham doing the cooking section. Good luck.
G-shock. It's one thing having a strong body to a watch, but no use if it gets ripped off your arm and lost. Strap it to the spoke of a wheel and run it on a trip. Mud/Rocks/Dust/Water, see how the strap fairs under extreme use.
Growing up we had an old Datsun. (80's model) and a Nissan. Great little bush trucks. We also had a early 90's Tacoma (Hilux) that we fully locked with the welder). After the Toyota body was too rough, my brother put an old dodge caravan body on to the frame and made one hell of a 7 seater... Lol. Old iron is fun as you can do so much for so cheap and have an absolute blast!
1972 the Leyland brothers did it cape York as graham said just get in your car and get out there .. hurry up next Thursday can’t wait for boys
G-Shock Challenger: Strap the watch on the bottom of ya rear diff and go through a few Tassie tracks or the Glasshouse Mountains for a a few days then assess the damage when ya get back home
Looks like a lot of fun.
G shock watch - you could possibly strap it to a rear mud flap for a day. Especially on rocky dusty dirt roads.
The amount of rocks and dust it’d see, surely wouldn’t survive.
Or if you knew Reuben was going to side swipe the new Y62, could of taped it to the door. That’s test it out.
Cheers for the top stuff
i have just finished a 4400 km trip in my 1986 hj75 in 7 days... was awesome
ABSOLUTELY love how you guys are Nissan V'S Toyota. myself, Im with you Shauno and am hands down Thru & thru Toyota man after owning all rigs in the franchise of Toyotas right up to the mighty 79 series 👍
G Shock challenge- Strap the watch nice and tight to the radiator fan of one of the old rigs, and take it for a spin...
If it's still in good condition strap it onto the driveshaft or axle and go duning or mudding.
You guys do a fantastic job covering the vehicle tech. Absolutely fantastic. It would be really awesome to see just exactly how you manage to go for 2 weeks off the grid. Fridge, freezer, water, the loo, and even grocery planning. Always amazed at how far and how long you guys can go.
For the ultimate test for the G-SHOCK strap it to the outboard motor leg. May need a few large hose clamps over the band to hold it on. With the vibration, turbulence and velocity surly it won’t survive.
I'll never forget my series 2a Landy, I used to have 2 hands on the wheel squeezing at 80km,fastest I ever went was 100km/h🫣I wish I never had to sell it..
G Shock Watch, stuff the watch inside a tyre as the tyre is being fitted to the wheel and then do your next adventure and after the trip remove the tyre from the wheel and check the watch. It may cause a minor imbalance but suck it up and do it.
G-shock challenge: I think one of the best ways to test the watch, would be to strap it to the front of the bull bar for a whole trip through the toughest track's you can think of. Giving yourself 6 month's to complete.
Great show guys, keep up the good work.
Casio tough solar does it for me. Inexpensive, durable and they last very well. I have two of them. My expensive Seiko was uneconomical to replace the capacitor on the charging circuit ($400)!. I bought a second one as a dress watch. Leave them on a window sill to charge on the solar when not worn and they just keep going.
This is what I been wanting to see the two old trucks going out to the tacks
Great video and insight.
Don't forget tho getting back is the other half of getting out there.
For newbs, from a recovering newb, be sure to go thru the rig before a major trip.
Or have the proper communication gear to alert someone, somewhere - FROM ANYWHERE, WITHOUT QUESTION - that you're stranded.
G Shock idea!: I've found the only thing to go on my 10 year solar charged G Shock was the wrist strap and the connections into the watch.
maybe it started cracking and failing in the rubber that connects it to the face or that little metal insert snaps in half or it gets bent.
Almost every 2 years on the dot i needed to buy a new wrist strap (NOT EASY TO FIND SPARES!).
Been working hard as a full time horticulturalist, out in the elements 5 days a week and it did cop alot of abuse.
This is not a challenge but maybe a call out to snacth clothing to partner with G Shock and make an unbreakable wrist strap but still comfy :).
The watch still works fine just a couple scratches, I just got paranoid about loosing it as it was a xmas prezzie that meant alot to me at the time...
I even went as far too use a metal wire and some tape to fix it onto my wrist permanently out bush... the only reason its no longer a daily driver.
If I ever find it again in my garage i can charge the old dog back up and slap her on
Take a small camper trailer and choose a good base camp near tracks , put all of the excess items into it.Then your 4wd will be much lighter and able to do difficult tracks and water crossings without getting hung up on obstacles.
Our HINO 4X4 is a 1999 vintage that cruses at around 85/90 & its bloody flash boy, its got A/C. But seriously we drive it to it capabilities & if it takes a lot longer to
get there, so be it. Also like you both said in a way, yeh its old but reliable & super easy to fix & get you home, I dont know what it is weather the age or what but its a
real photo magnet. LOL.
Love the backdrop boys, a couple nice looking Land Rover tribute vehicles there!
Strap the G-Shock to the wheel of your 4x4 (if you wheel has slots strap it around one of those) and just drive it for a whole trip like that. If will get wet, muddy, lots of vibration, it will have everything thrown at it; so if it’s still working after that it will work on someone wrist…..
The Cape York trip is definitely on the bucket list..
We’re constantly round old Land Rovers, the basic the better, easier to fix not frightened to put another scar on it. Less stuff on it the lighter it is the further you can get.
You just gotta start your trip as you leave your drive, even if it takes 2 days to get to where your going, an extra night out, what’s the grief.
hello
I've been watching your shows for a while now, and like Australia, I really like the off-road vehicles.
In February of this year, I got a 1997 105ln double cab! My 20-year-old dream came true :) now it needs to be repaired, but after that, the forest is waiting, the serpentine is waiting. Super show, super vehicles, super people!
Rolf from Hungary
Use the g-shock as a pulley for a double line pull!
G-Shock Challenge - Put it in one of Shauno's cook ups. More chilli the better! Bring the heat.
I recon a Madd test for the G-Shock watch would be to strap it to the cross joint on the rear drive-shaft and go offroad would test the strap and face of the watch
We are going up to the cape in 79 and my brother in law is going in a 80 series or a 45 series land cruiser for six weeks driving from bundy to the tip in the cars👍👍😁
I think a good way to test the G-SHOCK is by strapping the watch to the wheel. That would definitely test the watch 😉. Gents my wife and I enjoy the shows. The cooking is a hit.
I've had G-shock watches since around 1997. Been through a fare share. I have one now that is having some issues and would love another.
Test: I'd say strap it to the axle and run it through a track. Maybe the Tele track. Maybe back to Tasi. You may want to bolster the strap so that you don't lose it; because you really want to test the watch. So maybe use some duct tape to hold it on better.
I've got my dad's FJ55 that I've been getting back on the road. I can't wait to get it on some longer trips!
yeah I want one.. been using casio watch for 7years now it had some scratches on but still working the way it should..
Just last night I was thinking how much I wanted to see these two trucks together.
Graham and crew the best test for a g-shock watch I say stick it in the air cleaner box on a big trip and test it at the end of a trip
G Shock challenge:
Jocko's heat test was great, here is a real test of destructibility, jack up a heavyarse patrol with the watch sandwiched between the top of the jack and the patrol. Keep up the good work lads, you blokes are the highlight of my week 👍
G-Shock challenge: secured to the top of the radio antenna. That’d fling it around a good bit!
Just found your channel and I’m glad I did. Cheers
Cook the watch- Shauno cooks dinner in the camp fire Dutch oven and put’s the watch in with the food, if it still works after the food is cooked then it has passed 👌🏻
Drop G SHOCK in hot oil, great epic off episode with old girls👍my best off road adventures was Holden VH Commodore driving in hills n flooded roads. Like Raptor, I spray inside my toolbox, so when oil dirt/dust I can hose box out no worries.
Best challenge I can think of for the g-shock watch is put it on the winch rope when having to pull the old Toyota out of a bog hole and wait until the rope snaps so the watch is doing the job of the weight bag
Hey fellas love ya work I still have my 2 nd car I ever owned I brought it in 94 it’s a hilux rn46 it was a single cab I rolled it and took 12 years to rebuild it and now it’s still going strong it’s a bit ruffer now than then but it’s old Sokol cool with all the bells and whistles and I loved this episode As for the G-shock challenge I’d suggest strapping it to the tow ball on the next trip , it will test it’s toughness and just look down at the when your back after a long day you’ll always know when it’s beer o’clock
The best 4WD channel - you guys are inspirational!