Reply With QuoteExcellent work, how many people do you need to open the bonnet ?
I hope he takes the wheel of on Jan 28 and flys the Australian flag from the Parliament house inspired flagpole.
(couldn't you talk him out of that ugly looking bulbar )
ChatterBox
SubscriberI had a request from a customer to build a spare wheel bonnet mount to suit the Puma, similar to these ones available in Europe.............
The manufacturers were'nt able to supply one as they need to be custom made depending what bullbar you have. The weight of the frame and spare is shared between the bullbar and the bonnet hinge points on the firewall.
Now before anyone pipes up about the 'legitimacy' of a spare on the bonnet of a Puma, the owner is ok with this as it's most likely only going to be used for outback touring etc, where an extra spare is important, and the vehicle is a 90, so space is at a premium.
Anyway, this is what we came up with...............
More pictures here...........Puma Bonnet Mount
The tyres are 235's, and I must admit, when I first saw how high the tyre sat, I didn't think it was the best spot for it, but, after driving the car into Geelong to deliver it, it was actually not to bad. I could have the tyre there for touring type trips no problem, but for track work where wheel placement is important, it does resrict the view at the L/H side quite a bit.
It does make it look like a 'real' Landy though
Cheers, Murray
'88 County Isuzu 4Bd1 Turbo Intercooled, '96 Defender 130 CC VNT
'85 Isuzu 120 Trayback, '72 SIIA SWB Diesel Soft Top
'56 SI Ute Cab
ForumSage
Excellent work, how many people do you need to open the bonnet ?
I hope he takes the wheel of on Jan 28 and flys the Australian flag from the Parliament house inspired flagpole.
(couldn't you talk him out of that ugly looking bulbar )
ChatterBox
SubscriberOriginally Posted by goingbush
I allowed just enough clearance for the bonnet to 'pop' and except for the extra weight, it's relatively easy for one person to open it. The new framwork gives you something easy to grab on to also.
Cheers, Murray
'88 County Isuzu 4Bd1 Turbo Intercooled, '96 Defender 130 CC VNT
'85 Isuzu 120 Trayback, '72 SIIA SWB Diesel Soft Top
'56 SI Ute Cab
Master
Something to consider is the advantage or disadvantage of having this frame from the top of the bullbar to the top of the firewall. Should make the bullbar much less inclined to bend backwards if something hits it high up. Hopefully the tyre carrying frame will buckle before it bends the firewall though.
Fossicker
I can remember when "REAL" landrovers came out with a dished bonnet and a 2 bolt tie down system to hold the tyre in place.
The bonnet was a real effort to open and you spent the day looking at a tyre, like drivibg a Mack Truck and looking at the rear end of a dog all day and night,......and now people want to put they back on the bonnet again, they say history repeats itself.
Volumetric Genius
Hats off - that is superb....I've actually always wanted an extra spare here on my Puma ....and strictly for outback tours, same. But what I'm really reminded of here, is my Series 1, parked next to my Puma. A spare wheel has been mounted on Rover bonnets (since the 1950's.) stock, without fuss...funny we have to go to these lengths to make it work on a new one....
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ForumSage
Neat job.
Wouldn't a twin rear carrier be a simpler option?
Wizard
Simpler? Not sure about that - there's a lot that goes into designing a good twin rear carrier. Of course rijidij caters for those too, but that's so ... Nissan/Toyota. A spare on the bonnet just shouts "Land Rover"!
Master
SubscriberMany moons ago I was the proud owner of a 2A Safari wagon, spare on tailgate & spare mounted on bonnet. Contrary to one of the comments about weight & opening bonnet, it was not a drama. 7.50 x 16 on split rim, much heavier than alloy rim & tyre.
The carrier you have fabricated looks great.
ForumSage
I meant simpler in terms of operation.Simpler? Not sure about that - there's a lot that goes into designing a good twin rear carrier. Of course rijidij caters for those too, but that's so ... Nissan/Toyota
You're right though, it does shout land rover.
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