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Hey guys, obviously new :thumb2
Currently drive a Pathfinder and Maverick, ok thats a lie, i dont get to drive the pathfinder, unless my mrs is sending me down the shops :lol
Im south wales based (Gwaen Cae Gurwen) and looking to get into some greenlaning, fun days
Hi and a big welcome from me.
I assume your Maverick is based on the Nissan Terrano.
Lots of tips a cheap repairs and mods to be found on this forum.
Welcome,
Rustic
johnb5177
01-08-2017, 10:46
Welcome, from a soon (October) to be re resident in S Wales (Swansea).......there are not, it seems, to be many members in that area that off-road.......:thumb2
don simon
01-08-2017, 11:13
Welcome, it's not a bad place.
hey guys, thanks for the welcomes
Ive lived here all my life, it suprises me there are no local outings as we have the black mountains and the beacons, i know there is walters arena, but thats not a place to be taken lightly :bow
Yes its a 1996 maverick, all terrano stuff thankfully and not ford lol Ive owned the maverick about 4 years, good old truck that i originally bought it for some offroading, but ended up becoming the family wagon :doh
jims-terrano
01-08-2017, 12:10
If I had the time I would love to come and explore down that way, there are some beautiful areas down there.
If I had the time I would love to come and explore down that way, there are some beautiful areas down there.
Indeed there are, just a shame im having trouble finding information on what lanes are around this area, OS maps seem pointless and i know there are hundreds of lanes, just cant find any :confused:
johnb5177
01-08-2017, 13:51
You may find that what were once driveable 'green lanes'.....Byeways Open to All Traffic...BOATS......have had a nimby attack and are now just footpaths/bridleways, down which it is now illegal to drive.......you need to find the local authority 'Rights of Way' officer and get a definitive list/map......
You may find that what were once driveable 'green lanes'.....Byeways Open to All Traffic...BOATS......have had a nimby attack and are now just footpaths/bridleways, down which it is now illegal to drive.......you need to find the local authority 'Rights of Way' officer and get a definitive list/map......
Ive spoken to neath council, very wobbly on the details and he dident seem to understand what i was requesting, only telling me that i can view the maps ''by appointment only''
Just contacted carmarthenshire council, awaiting a call back from them, but the lady was helpfull and said the same as yourself
who knew it would be this difficult to find decent lanes lol
Blocky10
01-08-2017, 18:26
Hi and welcome. :thumb2
johnb5177
01-08-2017, 19:36
Ive spoken to neath council, very wobbly on the details and he dident seem to understand what i was requesting, only telling me that i can view the maps ''by appointment only''
Just contacted carmarthenshire council, awaiting a call back from them, but the lady was helpfull and said the same as yourself
who knew it would be this difficult to find decent lanes lol
Typical council 'jobsworth'.......remember the opening of Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy........and the deposit of the plans in a basement on a different planet.........
I think you find it increasingly difficult to find somewhere......a lot of folks on here have found their old routes closed down to vehicles....:nenau
Typical council 'jobsworth'.......remember the opening of Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy........and the deposit of the plans in a basement on a different planet.........
I think you find it increasingly difficult to find somewhere......a lot of folks on here have found their old routes closed down to vehicles....:nenau
Best film ever :thumbs
Went for a little wander up the mountains last night, know the mountains well as my girlfriends farm is up there, Found a few little tracks that are being used regular (albeit i havent seen anybody up there in years) Unfortunatly they are not on the OS maps as byways :rolleyes:
there is one track ive known about for years which is a greenlane, but its got FECKING HUGE boulders blocking the entrance, apparently it was done by a farmer because he was pissed off
emjaybee
02-08-2017, 13:04
Hi!
Welcome aboard, I must apologise for the rather poor reception so far because...
... no one has asked for...
...PICS
:lol
terranosaurusdoug
02-08-2017, 14:31
Best film ever :thumbs
Went for a little wander up the mountains last night, know the mountains well as my girlfriends farm is up there, Found a few little tracks that are being used regular (albeit i havent seen anybody up there in years) Unfortunatly they are not on the OS maps as byways :rolleyes:
there is one track ive known about for years which is a greenlane, but its got FECKING HUGE boulders blocking the entrance, apparently it was done by a farmer because he was pissed off
If it is still a B.O.A.T (byway open to all traffic) he should not do that and you are legally allowed to remove the obstruction. A couple of good strops and low box might do it :naughty
i had a feeling it was illegal to block it off, got my 5 tonne chain ready and i may have a go at shifting it, if not ill take the tractor up :thumbs
Pics you say? PICS YOU SHALL GET!!
ill be honest, we did try selling it a few weeks ago, but set a high reserve because i dident want it to sell :lol:lol:lol:thumbs:thumbs:thumbs
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9JMAAOSw3~tZb8WD/s-l1600.jpg
http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/At4AAOSw0nJZdelR/s-l1600.jpg
terranosaurusdoug
02-08-2017, 18:42
That looks good mate, nice wheels and tyres :thumb2
johnb5177
02-08-2017, 21:39
Very nice machine, like the rubber...I'm running Dynapro AT, but they've stopped making them now....:doh
Welcome matey
Get some raw linseed oil on those bumpers with a Microfibre cloth and you'll get them back to shiny black after a while :naughty
Can't find any pics of when I did the Maverick but look how nice the bumpers came up on my old Cavalier SRi
Before
https://image.ibb.co/caYLuk/20160414_192102.jpg
After
https://image.ibb.co/kNZh75/20160414_192452.jpg
Now that ive got to try, ive tried a few things to bring the black back, nothing seemed to work, linseed oil it is :thumbs
She is a tidy truck, needs some jobs here and there as she done 12k last year with my missus using it daily.
First time on Dyna Pro's and there are brilliant on and offroad, have the ability to air down really low without sidewall damage
Thomas61
03-08-2017, 12:25
Now that ive got to try, ive tried a few things to bring the black back, nothing seemed to work, linseed oil it is :thumbs
She is a tidy truck, needs some jobs here and there as she done 12k last year with my missus using it daily.
First time on Dyna Pro's and there are brilliant on and offroad, have the ability to air down really low without sidewall damage
Just be careful with the rags when you have finished. They are a fire risk as they can spontaneously combust :thumb2
Just be careful with the rags when you have finished. They are a fire risk as they can spontaneously combust :thumb2
Im a painter by trade, im used to self lighting rags that have been soaked in thinners :lol:lol:lol:lol:doh:doh:doh
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