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Old 08-04-2007, 08:41 AM   #1
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Default 205L/44gal drum dimensions?

dont ask why, but does anyone know the dimensions for a 205L/44gallon drum (specifically diameter and height/length?)

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Old 08-04-2007, 09:03 AM   #2
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Height 880mm
Width 590mm
Diameter/perimeter 1840mm

You learn these things hanging around with Sourbastard. :
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Old 08-04-2007, 09:07 AM   #3
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thanks for that!
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Mate , the 44 wont fit in the boot of your falcon!

If ya want to cart a 205 ltr drum of sheep dip around in your boot , buy a P76 !!!!!!
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Old 08-04-2007, 02:57 PM   #5
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lol its got nothing to do with fitting one in the back of my falcon.......
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Old 08-04-2007, 05:22 PM   #6
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For the exact measurements, but a P76, measure the boot and add 1 inch hehehhe
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Old 08-04-2007, 06:24 PM   #7
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if i wanted to stick a usefull drum inside the boot, i'd be looking at how to get a keg and the chilling equipment into the boot......
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dont ask why, but does anyone know the dimensions for a 205L/44gallon drum (specifically diameter and height/length?)
...why?
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Old 09-04-2007, 07:32 PM   #9
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...why?
He is obviously trying to find out if the girl who took my cherry will fit into the front of his car. How is the fat ol battleaxe doing? : I haven't seen her for 20 odd years! :the_finge
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He is obviously trying to find out if the girl who took my cherry will fit into the front of his car. How is the fat ol battleaxe doing? : I haven't seen her for 20 odd years! :the_finge
thats certainly NOT a nice way to talk about your mum mate....... but she says she still loves you anyway
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Why does the name Childers come to mind when reading this post??
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Why does the name Childers come to mind when reading this post??

Dont you mean Snowtown mate??? its a fair "Vault" from Childers Qld (where the backpaker lodge tragedy happened), to Snowtown S.A. ( where the bodies were found in Barrels) ! And I never saw any connection to a Leyland P76 in either case !!!! :hihi:
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ha woops! Snowtown is what i meant...well maybe they transported the bodies in a leyland P76!
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