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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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September 2002
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 01:45
 
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I'd definatley be interested. Will need to know dates in advance to organise time off.
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 01:50
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sounds like a coool road trip with a great destination!
i'm up for it 
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Brisbane - Chapel Hill
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 05:49
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Melbourners make good roads? Well, with the sort of cash they get it's no wonder is it.
Ever noticed that road conditions are inverse-squared-proportional to the distance you are from Canberra? At least that's the way it is up here in QLD.
Or maybe I'm just cynical
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 07:40
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Awesome! I'm definately interested!
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Toymods Board Member
I supported Toymods
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 08:05
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I reckon I'd be keen. I've been planning on driving down there for a while, hopefully my car's roadworthy by then.
If not, it'd only cost me about $20 return to fly, anyway.
Count me in.
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 11:47
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I'd love to go but I'll be working and can't get time off... Bummer...
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Toymods Board Member
I supported Toymods
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Location:
c'town, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 13:25
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so thats whos doing it, my god that looks awesome!
i heard rumors about the merlin powered chev over a year ago and wondered if it was ever going to be built... after seeing that all i can say is DAMN!
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 30 September 2002 15:48
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Me me me me me me me 
Pleeeeeease me!!!!!!!! lol
Wow, the Toyota factory!
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Club Member
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Sydney, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 07:21
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Mia, your car looks nice... Finally got a pic of it eh???
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 07:28
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Hey Ben! I have quite a few photo's of it now, its amazing how many you accumulate by just turning up to a few cruises!!!! lol
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 08:59
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I wanna go. Either in my car or someone elses.
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Melbourne.
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 09:32
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I love to go. Count me in. I dun think theyd be open on the weekends, so i gotta know so i can take leave
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 09:35
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Friday Friday Friday Friday, cos that is my normal day off anyway.
*chant: Friday Friday Friday Friday*
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 01 October 2002 11:23
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lol
joe will find out dates the factory tour is possible and come up with an intinerary for the trip...
stop suggestions and melbourne landmarks to visit are welcomed
are sydney ppl interested in doing the 'cruise' in one trip? or two stages... bearing in mind if you're not used to long trips or don't have a 'second' driver its much safer to do in two legs...
feedback?
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Club President
I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 03 October 2002 05:26
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Danny,
The Melbourne trip in one go is a long haul. Having done the Albury trip a few times now (and even one albury return in a day) if your not used to long drives you may want to stop a bit.
Given the wagon is a thirsty old bitch I have to stop ever 2 hours for fuel anyway 
With a good nights sleep and an early start all in one go should be no drama's. My usual Leave after work and drive all night is not to be recommended !
And yeah I intend to be there
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I supported Toymods
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melbourne.victoria.austra...
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 03 October 2002 07:33
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i've been thru (the altona plant) thru the local car club i'm part of.
its a very very interesting tour actually - very worthwhile and very interesting to go on. highly recommended.
i remember seeing HEAPS of K motors there and not knowing what they were for - hiace SBV's i'd imagine...
watching the assy line assy camries is amazing really quick bolting in K frames suspension stuff, NEXT car....
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Toymods Board Member
I supported Toymods
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 03 October 2002 11:23
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If we have the time, I wouldn't actually mind making regular stops, and even stopping overnight somewhere. After doing Syd to Melb runs for the last 15 years with my family (our best is 2 stops, 9 hours) there's a few places I'd like to check out.
The ettamogah pub is a must, we gotta stop there. Plus the dog on the tuckerbox, the big merino, the submarine (I think in Holbrook?), plus the many free stop, revive, survive stops!
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 03 October 2002 21:16
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Joel,
Thats sounds like a great idea .. !! I wouldn't mind doing that.. Would make some great pictures aswell ..
Anyway I phoned Toyota, unfortuanatly they arn't running tours till next Febuary/March.. I'll plan weekend/long weekend there somewhere... Should be good!!
Rod...
Wagon my ass  ... Celica will be done before then 
Ladysx..
When we get closer to the dates.. I'll make sure I can arrange it so nobody has to miss the cruise because of work.. If I can..
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I supported Toymods
Toymods Club Secretary
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 03 October 2002 21:48
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This is sounding great guys!!
I know i'm up for a road trip. 
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Club President
I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 04 October 2002 00:38
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Joe,
Mate I just had a look at the Long weekend situation and its not all that good.
January Long weekend is out as they arn't doing the tours then. And the next Long weekend is Easter and then Anzac Day the weekend after. Easter is the traditional annual gettogether be it Dubbo or something else so that is out.
The following weekend is a bit close to be trecking to Melbourne.
I guess it may have to be a weekend in Feb or March ? The Toymods event for Feb is a tour of The DBA factory Mos has arranged and will be on Monday Feb 10th. (Night Time)
March is vacant so far ! Maybe Early March is the go ?
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 04 October 2002 01:08
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YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!
im in love with taking summer road trips! although this is looking more like an autumn road trip, it should still be awesome.
early march, maybe taking a friday off work to drive down to melbourne. if we all organise early enough im sure we can get the time off work!
i agree with what most of you are saying - i'va taken a fair few long hauls, and its a lot nicer with lotsa stops, a spare driver etc.. so i think it should be a whole day to do the trip, maybe with a stopover if we feel like it...
there is NOTHING wrong with taking your time in a large group to get to melbourne. just think about all the people down the freeway going "OH MY GOD!!! look at all those f&*king cool cars! those guys rule!!"  heehee... im a silly boy.
it sounds like a tops idea, lets get it going!
anyway, i should hopefully have a new celica going nicely by then, maybe even a GZE rolla too!
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 04 October 2002 05:15
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Thank you Havoc
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 04 October 2002 06:27
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What about corresponding it to the Soarer dyno day on the 11th of January?
Also might be able to arrange a stopover at Carbontech to see the replicas they're building, and their uses of the 1UZ engines. (can do this any time, doesn't have to be with the dyno day)
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 08 October 2002 03:05
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Ok.. Looks like there is no long weekend in March.. The other alternative is to chuck sickies!!!!!
The dates I am looking at are March
Thursday 6th - Monday or Tuesday..
What do you all think...?? Let me know and I will try and work around you all...
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Toymods Board Member
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Turramurra, Sydney.
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 08 October 2002 04:04
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I should have a few 20th days & annual leave days by then, so I'll take time off.
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Club President
I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 09 October 2002 00:51
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Sounds good to me Joe !
Just settle a date with the Toyota factory and I'll get my leave forms approoved now
If they only run the tours on a weekday I assume we will do a Friday or Monday tour ? so just let me know if I need the Thursday/Friday off or the Monday/Tuesday ?
Thursday/Friday option could be good. Drive down Thursday, Tour Friday, Saturday to check out Melbourne and a Sunday drive home
Let me know
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 09 October 2002 04:05
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im in agreeance with rod here... thurs friday off work!
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I supported Toymods
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Central Coast
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 10 October 2002 03:17
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sounds like a brilliant idea to me !
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 11 October 2002 05:13
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Where are you all gonna stay at? Hey you could always get cheaper accommodation if you want to share beds 
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 11 October 2002 06:34
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err... if she's cute i'll share a bed but otherwise... no thanks
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Membership Secretary
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 14 October 2002 07:50
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I am definatley up for this a thursday on sounds good. Knowing my luck on shift work I'll be rostered on all 4 days and I'll have to get leave for the whole trip.
If worst comes to worst to with accomidation there's plenty of room in the old crown.
Sounds like a goodcouple of days lets DO IT.
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I supported Toymods
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sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 15 October 2002 04:05
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Hey Danny.
how many girls are there in the club????
and to my knowedge most if not all are already taken....
looks like you miss out.
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"Cørønå reåk"
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Kellyville, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 15 October 2002 04:24
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Sounds like a great idea!!!!
I've been hanging to go to melbourne for a while....
But I think it might be a better option for those who can't make it and one that don't wanna travel to melborune.... to try and get a tour organised at the Sydney factory in Cronulla, near Toyota Park..... I have gone past they a few times and looks like a huge factory, hopefully we might be able to hook it up for a weekend.....
just my opinion - better for the sydney lads and lases!!
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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June 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 15 October 2002 14:18
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Hey thats a great idea Assailant,
I know a girl fairly well who works there but for lexus. I'd be willing to chat to her about it if people are interested.
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"Cørønå reåk"
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Kellyville, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Tue, 15 October 2002 23:55
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GEE120 - If you know someone that works there, we are kinda half way there..... just get her to ask her boss with a box of chocolates...
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 16 October 2002 02:58
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I dont think she'll need the chocolates, She's a glam and has a great set of knockers.
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 16 October 2002 04:09
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Are they enough for everyone? I hate being left out.
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"Cørønå reåk"
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Kellyville, Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 02:13
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| GEE120 wrote on Wed, 16 October 2002 12:58 |
I dont think she'll need the chocolates, She's a glam and has a great set of knockers.
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Tell her I'll marry her, if she can hook up the tour... hehehehe
( . )( . )
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 03:31
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You'll have to get in line behind me for marriage mate
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 03:40
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As long as we all get to have a go before she walks down the isle.
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 04:48
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So laong as i go last
I just dont want any of you barstards tapping me on the shoulder saying its my turn now
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 05:08
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Last? Usually its a fight to go first. I'll be the pioneer!
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 11:48
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I've spoken to her briefly and it sounds like a goer. I'll be talking to her about it in more detail and about a few other things (toyota related0 tomorrow.
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Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Thu, 17 October 2002 23:39
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Great!
.. did you tell her about me??
I'll try and get us into Carbontech Replicas too. Will make some enquiries.
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"Cørønå reåk"
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Kellyville, Sydney
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 18 October 2002 03:59
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GEE120 - Sounds like your in with a grin....
Did you tell her about all the people lined up to marry her?? ..... Hehehehe
If you can hook this up, I reckon we should get a huge group photo (similar to the one took in Dubbo a while back) in the Toyota factory carpark...... it would look awesome with the Toyota and Lexus logos in the background..... just my opinion... what you do guys think?
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Hornsby, N.S.W
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September 2002
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Wed, 08 January 2003 08:03
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love to be there. see if i can time off, very busy this year.
JUZZO
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Toymods Board Member
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 08 January 2003 21:52
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Just to bring it back to the top, cruise to Melbourne still happening?
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Kerr,
The Unofficial Melbourne cruise will still happen... I'm just waiting on Toyota to give me a time in which they will let us in. They not allowing any tours till Febuary. Until then I have to wait. Sorry!!
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 15 January 2003 10:54
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WOOHOO!!!!
im going to melbourne again... should be good
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Fri, 24 January 2003 02:08
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i'll need to put the 3.7's in for this one
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Wed, 29 January 2003 04:19
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I'd be in for the cruze to the Toyota factory, sounds interesting and fun. But can I vote for a NON DOUBLE DEMERITS weekend. I don't fancy spending 10 hours worring about what speed I'm not doing.
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Melbourne
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 17 February 2003 08:13
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Any news on this yet?????
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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September 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 03 March 2003 01:01
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I've been given the go ahead via the Toyota Factory.. There tours include the engine,press,weld, and assembly..
Do you guys still want to go?????
When do you want to do this.. May?
All is good..
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 03 March 2003 01:48
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How about during a long weekend.... Could be a bit much to fit into a weekend with all that driving.
Either way, I should be in.
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Madrid - Spain
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August 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory
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Mon, 03 March 2003 02:07
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Just name the date and I'll be there.
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Toymods Board Member
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Sydney
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September 2002
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Re: Tour the Toyota Factory...UPDATE
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Mon, 03 March 2003 02:07
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mmm... Long weekend I'd assume they will be shut..
April is the Nationals, so I was thinking May sometime..
May 8th-13th... Maybe?
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Club President
I supported Toymods
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Cabramatta, NSW
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May 2002
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 Re: Tour the Toyota Factory...UPDATE
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Mon, 03 March 2003 03:31
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Bugger! Count me out then. 
I can't afford to take two days off work.
  
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Tour the Toyota Factory...UPDATE
If I get a few numbers I will get some definate details..
