Thread: 130 tub top complete looks great

Originally Posted by rijidij

Is the manky canopy you refer to the original canvas ? If so, is it still in usable condition, and is it for sale ? My canvas got ripped to shreds in strong wind and I'm trying to decide wether to replace the canvas (quickest, easiest option), or build a hard canopy for it (another project I don't have the time for)

Also, where do you intend to carry your spare wheel now? I happen to know someone on here who has just designed and built a swing away carrier to suit 130 tubs

Murray

Gday Murray,
Well i have the bonnet on mine but am looking for a non cumbersome second spare option.
What info you got for me ???
And Brad could possible do a fabrication for you if you know what you want

Great looking cover very good idea. As far as rear wheel carriers go i have been looking for a while and came across a front runner one spacifically for the 130, should be available quite soon here in Oz From Opposite Lock??. I saw it in a South african 4x4 mag in february. Dont know much more than that I am affraid.
Cheers Mal

Originally Posted by lardy

Gday Murray,
Well i have the bonnet on mine but am looking for a non cumbersome second spare option.
What info you got for me ???

This is the carrier I've just built to suit a 130 with the original tub. I'm taking it to get powder coated shortly, so when I get it back I'll probably post a thread on the whole project with some good pics.

Cheers, Murray

Originally Posted by rijidij

This is the carrier I've just built to suit a 130 with the original tub. I'm taking it to get powder coated shortly, so when I get it back I'll probably post a thread on the whole project with some good pics.

Cheers, Murray

Looks good Brad (the fabricator) and I had discussed going for something similar but thought that it would be prudent to spread the anchor load across the rear cross member oppossed to just the corner due to the stresses involved.
How do you find it anchored off the one point do you percieve any issues with that ?
Regards Andy.

Originally Posted by lardy

Looks good Brad (the fabricator) and I had discussed going for something similar but thought that it would be prudent to spread the anchor load across the rear cross member oppossed to just the corner due to the stresses involved.
How do you find it anchored off the one point do you percieve any issues with that ?
Regards Andy.

This has turned into a bit of a thread hijack........sorry about that.

The full weight of the carrier is only on the outside of the chassis when in the open position. In the closed position, the weight is shared between the main mounting bracket and a locator which is bolted to the center plate of the tow bar assembly.
The main mounting bracket of a well known brand of carrier doesn't actually cover the full height of the chassis (wagon version, but similar). I make my brackets the full height of the chassis and I've come up with a different type of backing plate which sort of wraps around the chassis to make use of the horizontal parts of the chassis. I'll post pics of the 130 mounting bracket when I get a chance. It's similar to the wagon version below, but it has two wrapped brackets.

Cheers, Murray

Hijack away buddy it is in the ball park relative we are talking of the same vehicle least ways and i am very interested so it's all good mate lol

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CANVAS BRAND NEW CHEAP
Here ya go Murray,
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CANVAS BRAND NEW CHEAP on eBay (end time 03-Apr-10 16:24:21 BST)
Try and beat $60.00 plus postage from anywhere in Australia mate get on this one it won't last....i have bought stuff from craddocks it'll take a week and the shipping i think reasonable usually.
fedex and dhl are the best courier prices from the u.k. at the moment Andy

Originally Posted by lardy

LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CANVAS BRAND NEW CHEAP
Here ya go Murray,
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 130 CANVAS BRAND NEW CHEAP on eBay (end time 03-Apr-10 16:24:21 BST)
Try and beat $60.00 plus postage from anywhere in Australia mate get on this one it won't last....i have bought stuff from craddocks it'll take a week and the shipping i think reasonable usually.
fedex and dhl are the best courier prices from the u.k. at the moment Andy

Thanks Andy,
I'll keep an eye on it. A bit concerned about the 'very dirty' description.

Cheers, Murray