Whitekong is busted & I'm stranded in Avenel Victoria.

Started by Guest_KONG_* , Feb 21 2015 03:32 PM

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#1 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 03:32 PM

Hi guys,

I'm returning home to Umina from a holiday in Tassie and the gearbox has shit itself. As the title says, I'm in Avenel which is approx 120 K's from Melbourne. Luckily I made it off the Hwy and I'm parked up opposite the Caltex service station so I'm in a good position to sort this out.

I could get it towed to Melbourne & replace or repair the box but I'm thinking the most sensible option would be to get the car transported back home to either Gosford or Umina so I've decided to go that way rather than risk another costly breakdown.

So I'm calling on the Melbourne crew or anyone else that may be able to help me with advice on car transportation & reasonably priced towing.

I assume a transporter would need the car taken to them or is it possible they could pick me up here?

It can't be driven so can they even get it on their truck?

Does anyone know of a decently priced Transport company in Vic?

Can anyone recommend a cheap towing company?

I'm more than happy to stay right here in the car until Monday as the Caltex has a restaurant, showers etc. & I won't be able to get the info I need from the transporter until Monday it seems.

I can't really leave the car alone overnight as I'm worried someone will pinch my STi wheels (No lock nuts) so I will be staying at her side until it's sorted.

Any advice which would make this bad situation less damaging on the wallet would be appreciated.

No need to express sympathy for me, keep this thread clear so it's easier for me to get the info I need, please.

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#2 Niko

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 03:59 PM

Pretty sure Snowball555 has a towtruck.

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#3 Barbbachello

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:02 PM

Ty had his forester brought down from Newcastle so ask him is my suggestion. I've got a spare set of lock nuts you can have off my rx if you decide to change tactics as well

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#4 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:10 PM

Does Snowball have a business name or phone number?

So I can Google it.

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#5 Beckers

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:10 PM

Fark man,

As above Snowball has a tow truck, most likely he has a g/box also.

Do you want his number ??

I could tow ya back to Melb tonight if ya want ??

Think about it !!!

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#6 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:11 PM

Thank's Simon but this is definitely a tow truck gig.

His number would be good. PM it if you have it, bro.

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:12 PM

Just sent ya a pm ya cubt.

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#8 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:14 PM

Cheers cubt. Love ya!

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:48 PM

Too many kebab grabs for second Boss?

That sucks mate. Hope you get it sorted easy enough

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 04:58 PM

FEK... whitekong is in Melbourne!!!

Hope you get it sorted out BOSS and let me know if you need anything...

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#11 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 06:11 PM

Too many kebab grabs for second Boss?

That sucks mate. Hope you get it sorted easy enough

Hahahaha RyRy. Paying for the S.C. Xmas cruise.

Thanks Johny.

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#12 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 07:41 PM

I'll give you a buzz tomoz. Becubt gave me you number, snowy.

Sleeping in the car tonight.

Thank you.

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 07:42 PM

You Ok mate ???

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#14 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 08:03 PM

Yup, all good bro.

Locals are forking tops. Just spent a week in bumfuck Taswhatever...leeches, mossies, flies, camping, no showers.
Im good.

Bit drunk but whats new.

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 08:39 PM

You suck

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#16 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 11:04 PM

Ahhhh yeah. She's low snowy.

I could rip the bars off in 2.5 seconds if need be... but I ain't winding no coilies up.

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#17 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 21 February 2015 - 11:11 PM

She's been on trucks before....Shhhhhh!

No probs in the past. But if something get's a bit bent then so be it, mate.

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Posted 22 February 2015 - 08:27 AM

Any update bro ??

How was last night ??

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Posted 22 February 2015 - 09:04 AM

If last night was anything like it was in Shepparton it would've been a hot night!

I'd love to come and pick you and your vehicle up to help out by getting you to a larger township with trucking companies - the problem is that I don't have access to a car trailer and the hire joint I borrow from is closed on Sundays (I've only just read this post this morning).

Not much I can do unfortunately. But you're not in a bad location - Avenel is probably the best stop along that stretch of road to be stuck at!

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#20 Guest_KONG_*

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Posted 22 February 2015 - 09:29 AM

Truck stop. Getting drunk. Risky combo if you dont want to be a truckers prostitute.

Hahahaaa I think it's the truckies that might need to look out

If last night was anything like it was in Shepparton it would've been a hot night!

I'd love to come and pick you and your vehicle up to help out by getting you to a larger township with trucking companies - the problem is that I don't have access to a car trailer and the hire joint I borrow from is closed on Sundays (I've only just read this post this morning).

Not much I can do unfortunately. But you're not in a bad location - Avenel is probably the best stop along that stretch of road to be stuck at!

Cheers

Bennie

Cheers mate it's all good.

I've got a few online quotes and it's looking like I will be able to get door to door transportation. I won't know the details until the places open at 9am tomorrow but at worst I may have to get the car towed to Shepperton which is 73 K's away.

So I'll be staying another night here in Avernel. It's a great place. The manager of the pub said I could pitch my tent in his backyard if I wanted but I don't want to leave the car alone all night.

I'll be going for a wander later to find Ned Kelly's dads grave at the cemetery and the pub manager told me of a really nice Pub with a Sunday arvo session/band etc. He also recommended the pizza shop next to it.