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have a look at this guys, i dont know why the guy restored it but check out some of the stuff its got on it! http://www.australianmus...arothe-best?query=monarocan someone from the 60s please explain to me what the hell a Nasco Exterior Water bag and holder could possibly have a use?
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Someone from the sixties ?
Alright, the waterbag was/is a nessesity out the bush coz a man needs water to drink or he dies, simple really.
Must admit though, Never knew Nasco sold em,id have thought R.M.Williams woulda had that market covered (Before h |
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As Dusty says, they were esential in outback Travel. The bags were made of canvas and the water seeps through, the air flowing over them caused it to evaporate, chilling the water in the bag. Thus you got cold drinking water. That Monaro took out Concour Edited by user Tuesday, 7 April 2009 10:37:41 AM(UTC)
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It just shows how far you can go in restoring a car. Most do nt worry about that extent, but it shows what you can do.
I had the pleasure of viewing this car up close at the performance car nationals and the Monaro nationals in Loxton. It is cars like
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I saw it in Newcastle recently and it is fantastic. The only shame is that it is an Opel not a Saginaw or all synchro 3 speed which would make it a bit more durable. Almost one of a kind though.
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Its a gorgeous car, i love the little fake taillights not the big full long strip, its just so perfect i really love that one.
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