Thread: Sitec's 101..

Originally Posted by Sitec

No, prob not, and its a good idea too! It would work well on the LH tank as the base of the battery box is flush with the base of the tank.. Will have a look tomorrow to see if it would work on the RH Air Tank side. Did you have drain holes in the angle, as I'm guessing they'd be a bit of a water trap...?

No, didn't have any weaknesses in the length of the angles, just offset stitch welded every few inches and chamfered the ends (probably should have said open-ended). That way you can get a lot of paint inside and can hose them out if any mud gets in. I think that if a suitable duragal angle was available today I would use it and have the added protection of the plating. Used 3M tank sealant inside and Rust Guard paint on the outside.

Bob

RH tank lifted into place for the first time.... It's easier to have the tank in the right place and pinned at the front and then work out where the rear hanger has to be. Once that's all made, I'll finish off and fit the air tank cover to match the LH Battery cover and its then nearly time for some paint!

Looking good Simon.

Coming together well - you'll have it on the road in no time.

Cheers! Yeah, getting there slowly!! Got some steps coming from the UK finally. RH tank now finished with mounts and air tank cover. Left hand rear mount made and fitted to chassis. Mods to front LH tank outrigger started. Making it match the RH outrigger. There's a sheet of 3mm sat at work to make the bumper, and some nice thick wall tube ready for the two rear swing out wheel carriers! The Cummins is sat on the dock in Adelaide awaiting clearance!! All go. Just want to get it on the road now as summer is fast approaching and me thinks a ragtop 101 is the ideal summer transport!

That's not bad service with the 6BT. Question is how long will you run it with the V8 before the itch to pull it in favour of the diseasel becomes to much?

Or will the whip be cracked and the wife's IIA have to be finished first?

I'd love to be out and on with mine, but as the local weather system seems to have skipped autum and gone straight to howling gales and sideways rain it Ian going to happen today...

Not long!!! That's the trouble.. I hear the motor working in this and I want it in mine now!!! [ame]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DxKFu_wb0Gg[/ame]

Especially when he plants it and the turbo sound echoes thru the cab! Plan is to get mine over the pits, then do one beach run in Nov in mine.. Prob try and catch up with the guy I bought it of, then get SWIMBO's on the road so I have a spare vehicle to use, then start the swap.. Plan to have it diesel powered for Melrose next yr!!

So have you got engineering all lined up for the engine and gearbox etc.

Without an engineer all sorted who basically agrees with what you want to do you will have major issues getting it all passed - particularly in time for summer.

garry

Working on that, but the few conversations I've had with people down at Regency Park seemed positive. I want to get it on the road first then get my head round that bit!