FUN101 in Melbourne

[DeeJay]

Saw this in Ferntree Gully Road this arvo, hard to not notice it really:D
Anybody on here? I never got a real good look at it, no usename here, I was thinking there might have been an album.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/08/1401.jpg

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Rather than fun it looks a nightmare of add-ons.

Even has LED lamps. :(

[DeeJay]

Rather than fun it looks a nightmare of add-ons.

Even has LED lamps. :(

Thanks, there's nothing like a bit of encouragement to get someone who might be lurking to come forward.:eek:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

So I should say that I love to see ex-Military vehicles where someone has drilled lots of holes and fitted a bunch of civilian fittings should I?

It hasn't even got "UN" emblasoned on the white paint, that would at least passify me a little.

Remember I am in the process of reversing the civilianisation of at least 2 ex-military vehicles atm.

[DeeJay]

So I should say that I love to see ex-Military vehicles where someone has drilled lots of holes and fitted a bunch of civilian fittings should I?

It hasn't even got "UN" emblasoned on the white paint, that would at least passify me a little.

Remember I am in the process of reversing the civilianisation of at least 2 ex-military vehicles atm.

I think someone is allowed to do whatever they like to a vehicle once they've paid thier $$$.
Similarly, you can do anything to them too. Otherwise it's double standards.

I have one of the most modified Landies around & one very original. My choice.
I view 101"s as a modified forward control. Just my opinion.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

<snip>
I view 101"s as a modified forward control. Just my opinion.Modified from what?

They were a unique military design that only borrowed it engine and transmission from the early RRc. They were never sold as a civilian model.

[DeeJay]

Yep, I know that.
In my opinion the Range Rover was a modified Land Rover.
Each to his own.:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

So I should say that I love to see ex-Military vehicles where someone has drilled lots of holes and fitted a bunch of civilian fittings should I?
After this thread
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-projects/110008-haulmark-750kg-trailer.html

And if you say you were only joking, some people thought you were serious and were deeply traumatised.

[101RRS]

They were a unique military design that only borrowed it engine and transmission from the early RRc. They were never sold as a civilian model.

Some of us prefer the view that the RRC borrowed the engine and transmission from the early 101s.;)

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

After this thread
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-projects/110008-haulmark-750kg-trailer.html

And if you say you were only joking, some people thought you were serious and were deeply traumatised.And I was expecting them to jump down my throat for contemplating such treason, but you'se lot (and the traumatised ones too) were far too polite. :D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Some of us prefer the view that the RRC borrowed the engine and transmission from the early 101s.;)

GarryUnfortunately the early 101's (i.e. prototypes) borrowed their engine, transmission and running gear from the SIIB. :p

[101RRS]

The very early prototypes yes - not the later prototypes.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

The very early prototypes yes - not the later prototypes.Now someone here is being revisionist! :p

Some of us prefer the view that the RRC borrowed the engine and transmission from the early 101s.;)
GarrySo when you mean early you don't actually mean very early but a little later than the earliest 101s.

I think that is being a little semantic! :D

I would never be that pedantic would I? :angel:

So your original post should have stated:
Some of us prefer the view that the RRC borrowed the engine and transmission from the later 101s.;)
GarryDiana :wasntme:

[101RRS]

The very early prototypes yes - not the later prototypes.

[Sleepy]

At 18:45 is a review of FUN101.
Rather nice set up. (For the non-purists of course;))

4wd TV Episode 204 - brought to you by 4x4 Earth (http://www.4x4earth.com.au/watch-4wdtv/?e=204)

[wrinklearthur]

Treason ! off with their heads! Have they have blown their gaskets ?

Early to bed early to rise, makes one healthy , wealthy and wise

Cheers Arthur

[Gary Smithett]

I think it looks great. I believe it hase a Toyota 1HZ turbo diesel in it.Cool
He hase a slide on motor home that fits on the back. Looks unreal.

[Gary Smithett]

101 slide on camper

[Landy Smurf]

i would love to have a good look at it

[Mick_Marsh]

It's not yours, is it, Garry?

I quite like the slide on camper set up.

[Sprint]

look at it like this: if it keeps the vehicle on the road, modifying it can be acceptable, not everyone is interested/able to go to the extreme lengths to keep things original as well as practical

[Gary Smithett]

Yes it is mine. Just put Zuis disk brakes on it. A great addition. This is my every day car. It drives like a 4x4 , does 100 kms easy ,diesel with gas, power stearing and stopes in a straight line.

[Mick_Marsh]

Wouldn't mind having a closer look. Must catch up sometime.

[Landy Smurf]

that is one ripper of a rig you have there Gary

[matbor]

Saw u on the sth eastern tonight, stalked you bit, very nice truck and setup, very jealous.

Matt.

[101RRS]

Just put Zuis disk brakes on it. A great addition.

I thought they had stopped making them - I also would like to improve the brakes on my 101 - happy about the stopping power not the dive to the left and to the right of the road.

Can you give me an idea of the current price - Pm if you want.

Cheers

Garry

[Sitec]

We can't knock those that make ex military vehicles into usable comfortable rigs... This gives this truck a new lease of life! A civi 101! Brilliant! I ran a RH GS 101 in the UK as my daily drive for many years, much to my Dads disgust! The mods included a double head lighted bumper following the original lines, full hardtop properly made by me (metalworker by trade), Nissan Fd6t Diesel engine and another leaf under the front to hold it all up bolted to a Hino 6 speed box, 4.7 to 1 diffs and a Detroit Locker, oh and the deep red paint with dark silver wheels. It was brilliant, and if I still owned it I'd have got round to the 4 door conversion. Drew it all up to scale and even bought the second cab to modify. Nearly bought one out here but the 130 arrived instead! Best not mention the ex military Ser 2 SWB that's in the shed getting the Tdi and 5speed treatment, oh and shh about the new tilt, yellow paint and deep dish early 130 rims when I find some! :D it came to me battered, brush painted in yellow with no engine or box.. Signs there was a 6 pot Holden petrol in there!! Will post pics of both when I can find them!! Oh, and Zeus brakes... Post not pm.. We'd all be interested. Found a mob in Europe callerd Heystee Automotive who are doin a complete swivel hub kit for Series vehicles using Defer discs and calipers.. Will try and post link in right place..

[stuee]

I thought they had stopped making them - I also would like to improve the brakes on my 101 - happy about the stopping power not the dive to the left and to the right of the road.

Can you give me an idea of the current price - Pm if you want.

Cheers

Garry

Gary, although not sure on price, I have read recent threads on the 101 club forum that suggest that Zeus will only make the 101 kits up in batches of 10. basically they wait for 10 people to pay a deposit (or the full amount cant remember) then do a production run.

When I venture on there next I will see if I can find any more info for you. I might not be renewing past this year so need to try and get something out of my membership :p

Edit* Just went and had a look and that info was actually from 2009 :(

[101RRS]

I sent an email to Zeus last week asking for price and available but they have not responded.

Garry

[stuee]

I sent an email to Zeus last week asking for price and available but they have not responded.

Garry

Maybe they operate out of the same shop as the club :p Id be keen to hear back on what the verdict is. At present I still haven't technically ordered any brake parts.

[101RRS]

It was the Aussie contact for Zeus - maybe I need to contact the European office.

Zeus 101 Disc Brake Kit (http://www.yican.com.au/6Stud/6stud.html)

The email did not bounce so must still be active.

Garry

[101 Ron]

You can count me in.
Disc brakes would be a great improvement.

[lardy]

Those disc brakes sound fab don't they, once you have modified them to fit inside the rims, I believe they are jag discs(rotors to you) and calipers, don't know the model though

[Mick_Marsh]

If you need more for a group buy ............

[Gary Smithett]

Hi folks. I put Zeus disk brakes on my 101 front and rear December 2012.
A great improvement. I found it best to ring them as they don't return emails too promply. Alison anmd Mark Cartwright
0011441297300010
I bought 2 sets front and back for 2 cars plus 2 spare disks for each 101
The cost was $6116 but then customs and GST cost another $924.
I asked them to pack in seperate parciles and label each one ,under $1000
They packed as I asked but put the full invoice on each parcile.
We had a few fitting problems but nothing we couldn't solve. The front calipors needed about 5 or 6 mm ground off . It took 2 machanics and 2 laymen one day to do the job. Hope this helps
Gary

[stuee]

How'd you go for engineering Gary? Was it straight forward? I didn't realise they did front and rear sets. Do you know if you can run just the fronts or is it designed to be run with front and rear discs only?

Doesn't seem to badly priced considering how much stuff you bought. God idea getting the spare discs too. That should last you a while.

[101RRS]

The cost was $6116 but then customs and GST cost another $924.

Gary

So I take it that it costs about $1500 plus GST etc for just one front set.

Garry (the way it should be spelt)

[Gary Smithett]

Thats right. Well worth it especially if you have a load like a motor home.

[101RRS]

I think that is reasonably good value. I am reasonally happy with the braking ability of the 101 with the drums even loaded up but its darting all over the road when braking heavily that reduces its abilities - even when the brakes are new and adjusted correctly.

If these are supposedly for 101s and I see you have standard wheels, I am a bit concerned that the kit requires some modifications to fit.

It is a shame they do not respond to emails though - maybe not as professional as I had hoped.

Garry

[Gary Smithett]

They are very nice people to talk too. It took about 7 months to deliver after the first time they said it would be in about 4 weeks. They wouldn't take any money until they were ready to mail. I found replacement pades at Repco.
They are off an Aston Marton and cost only $38. Front and back set the same.
Ferodo, Premier FDB9 A 20027 16,00
Cheers, Gary

[Gary Smithett]

Stuee. I asked for a engineers report for the conversion, as in road worthy.
I got the standard "Fitting Instructions for Disk/Rotor Brake Kit" with
ZEUS Engineering letter head. I guess thats the enigeneers report.
Gary

[Gary Smithett]

It's quite common to put the disk conversion on the front only.
Gary

[101RRS]

Zeus advise they one axle set of brakes left in stock.

[stuee]

Zeus advise they one axle set of brakes left in stock.

Do they have any more on the way?

*Holds intently and watches others reaching for credit card* &lt;_&lt;

[stuee]

On a serious note, if the 101 club hasn't processed my order by next pay, and no one else has claimed them I will see if I can get my grubby paws on them (or even earlier if no one wants to claim them). Sounds like an order that would actually materialise. If it sells before then I'll quite happily talk to Zeus to see if they are willing to make up another batch if there's interest from more members here.

[101RRS]

Do they have any more on the way?

Sorry don't know.

Garry

[Sleepy]

Sorry to hijack but I may be interested in a conversion kit too. :)

[stuee]

Well after checking I wasn't going to buy Garry's kit from underneath him last night I rang Zeus. Turns out they currently have 6 kits being dispatched, 3 to Australia the last one selling very recently. The good news is that they are making another batch up immediately which should be ready in approximately 21 days. I've just placed my order to secure a kit, I suggest others who were thinking about it but waiting for feedback do the same.

Costs are on par with what was estimated in previous posts and if you wish they have spare discs in stock. I've been advised the disc's last a long time, when my first set come up for replacement I may look at buying another complete kit for the rear plus some spare discs. Otherwise ill be keeping drums on the rear for now as I should be able to use both front and rear drums from what I have read, that and I don't have another $1500 for the rear as well :(

[101 Ron]

Should be some how it fit Zeus disc brake conversion kits threads coming to this site soon.

[Sleepy]

Should be some how it fit Zeus disc brake conversion kits threads coming to this site soon.

Only after the "What have I done wrong" thread...:angel:

[101RRS]

We had a few fitting problems but nothing we couldn't solve. The front calipors needed about 5 or 6 mm ground off . It took 2 machanics and 2 laymen one day to do the job. Hope this helps
Gary

Gary

Are you running standard 101 rims on your 101?? If not what are they??

When you had to grind off 5 or 6mm off the calipers - where on the caliper was that - in the center to reduce the overall diameter of the brake system or on the edges to clear the rims.

Also did you use the 1/4" spacer provided with the disks - (please no discussion on the legality of spacers as we already know the answer) - this is a technical question as the use of the spacer may negate the need to grind the calipers. Not likely to be an issue with my Mach 6 wheels but if I put the originals back on for shows etc it may be an issue.

Thanks

Garry

[Gary Smithett]

Hi Garry. I had my wheel centers knocked out and 8 inch rims welded back.
I now run 285 x 75 x 16 tyres which you can get anywhere.
The grinding of the calipers is no big deel, although it sounds bad, its to get over the oil filler flang when bolting it on. it's in the top center edge of the caliper.
The spacers replace the thickness of the original drum.
Hope this helps Cheers Gary

[101RRS]

Thanks Gary - that confirms what 101 Ron found in his tutorial on the other 101 Disk Brake thread. At the time I put up my post I did not appreciate that the spacers were to make up for lack of thickness from removing the drums - the spacers just bring things back normal so "legality" should not be an issue.

Cheers

Garry

[DODGE]

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mulgrave/campervans-motorhomes/4x4-slide-on-motorhome/1182254837

[weeds]

Interesting build

[Landy Smurf]

That is really cool.
However, I did have a heart attack when I saw the price.

[rangieman]

That is really cool.
However, I did have a heart attack when I saw the price.
In a sensible mind just add up all the work gone into this [thumbsupbig]
I like it but a bit out of my league price wise [bighmmm]

[Eevo]

bargin!

[loanrangie]

Why oh why .

[cjc_td5]

I came across this guy's utube videos just last week. It would be well worth while to have a look at them. His component choice may not be everyones cup of tea (toyota mechanicals) but the thought and work he has put into it is just amazing. The oka dual cab module actually works not too badly I think.

I commented to enquire how much it might weigh but have not got a response.

[grey_ghost]

A nice a 101, however the price.... [emoji3][emoji15]

[Tins]

I came across this guy's utube videos just last week. It would be well worth while to have a look at them.

X2. I just watched. The work he's put into this is amazing. Makes $75K seem a bargain. Of course, in the flesh might be different.

[cripesamighty]

Watched his videos earlier today. He has really, really done some work to that vehicle, especially since it started out as a LHD.

[rangieman]

Linky[thumbsupbig]
YouTube (https://youtu.be/yZLfnJ3Pidg)

[cripesamighty]

The other linky...

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgOuDMnSd8s)

[101RRS]

It in action

YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r3OQw-T8QI)

[loanrangie]

this would be a better buy - https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cannons-creek/campervans-motorhomes/oka-4x4-4wd-motorhome-camper/1179511124

[Homestar]

X2. I just watched. The work he's put into this is amazing. Makes $75K seem a bargain. Of course, in the flesh might be different.

It’s even better in the flesh - this guys done an amazing job with it. It was up in Darwin last July when I was there, it’s been around Australia a few times. Didn’t know he was selling it on - I think the kids are getting a bit older and big for it maybe.