bonnet tool holders

[deff1]

a little while ago i found on this forum some where, a place you could get the bonnet holders for shovel, axe and pick but now cant seem to find it again could anyone help with this please my ex mill needs them cheers:)

[wagoo]

a little while ago i found on this forum some where, a place you could get the bonnet holders for shovel, axe and pick but now cant seem to find it again could anyone help with this please my ex mill needs them cheers:)
I can't help with your question, but it might pay to check with QLD transport as to the legality of wearing tools on the bonnet. I got a yellow sticker for same down here a few years ago, and Victoria is generally more liberal than Qld re vehicle related matters. I was told that the Army is allowed to get away with modifications that are not permitted on civvy vehicles.
bill.

[frantic]

Not sure where but legally you should be fine as LR SOLD a def110 in the 90's called the tanami packsigned by les bushtuckerman, with tools on the wings including a shovel and pick. Not sure if the tyre bonnet mount was there as well.

[camel_landy]

Check out the military spares places as it's generally something fitted to military vehicles.

HTH

M

[Mick_Marsh]

LANDROVER 90/110 ARMY WOLF FULL TOOL FITTING KIT (NEW) | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330674403872)

[frantic]

Here's a link with pics :D
Wagoo it may be a bit late to get a refund/ appology from the tool who defected your def but you could try.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/27053-defender-tanami-specification.html

[deff1]

cheers for that so i should be able to get them from land rover of a tanami. those ones on ebay seem to be different are they British military

[Sith]

I got 2 sets , one from a member here and one set off evilbay .
Expect to pay around $150 mark

happy to sms any pic's if you need them just pm your number

[DOD DEFENDER]

G,day I have a Ex Army TD5 when i went for my rwc i was told tool holder had to go. Vic roads told me it could stay and have been pulled over for it once .At the moment its off.

[isuzurover]

cheers for that so i should be able to get them from land rover of a tanami. those ones on ebay seem to be different are they British military

umm, no. There were only 100-150 Tanamis sold, so the chances of finding one to scavenge the tool holders of is almost nil. However, they are the same as the tool holders fitted to AU Mil landies from ~1960-on.

[Grizzly_Adams]

Try Mantec in the UK - www.mantec.co.uk

[frantic]

G,day I have a Ex Army TD5 when i went for my rwc i was told tool holder had to go. Vic roads told me it could stay and have been pulled over for it once .At the moment its off.

If its legal for LR to sell a tanami defender with bonnet tool kit and its legal for the army to run into general public pedestrians with a bonnet tool kit it's legal for you to have one. Go and see someone with a bit more knowledge, not just applying a blanket rule.
Yes the ADF can ignore suspend rules relating to its own employees in regards to safety,unions, workcover etc but in regards to public liability they must follow the same rules so if a tool kit is a hazard to a pedestrian in an impact why arent the cops pulling over every adf defender? Also why arent every series landie with a spare tyre mount kit for the bonnet being defected?

[brett43au]

Hi its QLD not VIC but I have had my 130 road worthy with bonnet mounted spare and guard monted tool holders OK .
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members/brett43au-albums-130+tdi.html
See link or my album for more pictures

[86mud]

I've had a shovel mounted on the drivers side front garud for over two years and never had a issue with it. Mine was purchased through Paddocks in England. An Axe is secured standing up beside the spare wheel in the Tub.

Cheers
Andrew

[scott oz]

Interesting,

I was told by a cop in NSW the other day that the new interpretation of the rule in NSW is that any external fitment must be judged in relation the use of the vehicle and the object attached to the vehicle.

So the logic being a police car could have aerial mounted on the bull bar and in their view be compliant while the same aerial on a "private" car would be illegal.

I’ve got a bonnet mount for a spare wheel. I’m only going to put the wheel on when touring this should enhance my chance of being OK.

[isuzurover]

Interesting,

I was told by a cop in NSW the other day that the new interpretation of the rule in NSW is that any external fitment must be judged in relation the use of the vehicle and the object attached to the vehicle.

So the logic being a police car could have aerial mounted on the bull bar and in their view be compliant while the same aerial on a "private" car would be illegal.

I’ve got a bonnet mount for a spare wheel. I’m only going to put the wheel on when touring this should enhance my chance of being OK.

Road rules are not retrospective. Vehicles manufactured with tool holders on the bonnet/guards or spare wheel carriers on the bonnet are legal and will continue to remain so.

If you fit accessories that were optional on a vehicle available from the same manufacturer during the same time period then I cannot see any issue either.

Most cops are poorly versed in vehicle riles/ADRs etc...

[deff1]

all good replys went to land rover and they can get me the spade holder and that was it is there some where you can the adf ones
cheers blokes

[gromit]

I have a Tanami and have always wondered about the issue of an axe mounted on the bonnet. I've never had a problem but to be fair it isn't used that often (the car not the axe)
The roadworthy was carried out without tools in place (by the dealer), I fitted the tools later (first owner must have kept them). It also has a ladder obscuring the rear rego plate, I might have to modify this if I decide to use Eastlink/Citylink in the future.

The full Tanami Spec. is in this thread (post #17)
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/27053-defender-tanami-specification.html

Colin

[inside]

eBay they come up fairly regularly. $200.

Ex army tool mounts Landrover | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ex-army-tool-mounts-Landrover-/280818975748?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41621d8404#ht_500wt_1287)

[deff1]

thanks inside thats what i was chasing:D

[Bushranger]

Hello, yes ebay my friend. Cheap as, well relative to special Australian prices. let me see how to post some pictures of our truck.

[Bushranger]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpg
This is our rig in Darwin. All the bonnet accoutrements are Brit Army and sourced from UK mobs on ebay. I installed it ala UK Army or Lara Croft Tomb Raider. The advantage to this set-up is you can still walk along the wing tops with-out tripping over the garden implements. Although the 5lb pick head is located on the RHS wing top both the pick handle and LR shovel are riveted onto the bonnet. Hope this helps. And for more info…the wheel mount is from South Africa (via O/Lock).

[deff1]

nice def bushranger love the time magazine:D

[Bushranger]

Cheers.:D

[scott oz]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/02/1259.jpg
This is our rig in Darwin. All the bonnet accoutrements are Brit Army and sourced from UK mobs on ebay. I installed it ala UK Army or Lara Croft Tomb Raider. The advantage to this set-up is you can still walk along the wing tops with-out tripping over the garden implements. Although the 5lb pick head is located on the RHS wing top both the pick handle and LR shovel are riveted onto the bonnet. Hope this helps. And for more info…the wheel mount is from South Africa (via O/Lock).


Don't know about anyone else but I cant access these photo's and would really like too.

[Bushranger]

Don't know about anyone else but I cant access these photo's and would really like too.

G'day Scott OZ,

They are links to my flickr page...press the boxes and you should be redirected there. Dear Admin Mob - are we able to post bb or whatever the white-man magic code is to link direct to flickr and such?

[Scouse]

I can't see any links :confused:.

Post up the URL of the Flickr site.

[scott oz]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/top-end-shooter/6451125631/http://www.flickr.com/photos/top-end-shooter/6255888440/http://www.flickr.com/photos/top-end-shooter/6255883670/
.......................All the bonnet accoutrements are Brit Army and sourced from UK mobs on ebay. .................. (via O/Lock).


I'm having reall trouble finding the bonnet tool mounts would you mind posting the UK supplier or PM thanks in advance.

I've got the same wheel carrier have you any problems with it?

[inside]

Just so it's clear there's two types, probably more. The Aussie ones that are made of gal and have big brass wingnuts on them. These are fitted to series and Perentie army vehicles. They fit the centre of the bonnet on a Defender, the wing tops on a series vehicle. I posted a link for a set on eBay a few posts above - these type are becoming rarer.

Then there are the UK ones fitted to the Wolf vehicles. These are made of buckles that loop over the handles of tools and hold them tight. An example can be seen here. LANDROVER 90/110 ARMY WOLF FULL TOOL FITTING KIT (NEW) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER-90-110-ARMY-WOLF-FULL-TOOL-FITTING-KIT-NEW-/330674403872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfdbafa20#ht_1246wt_260) These can be had new.

The Aussie army gal ones are best IMO but the beauty of a Defender is that you have some choice.

[Bushranger]

I can't see any links :confused:.

Post up the URL of the Flickr site.

Hello,

Did you guys press the little windows where the phot ought be? I am not sure what is happening. Anyhow the link to one page is Our Landy | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/top-end-shooter/6255883670/)

Have a squiz from there...hope that helps.

[Bushranger]

I'm having reall trouble finding the bonnet tool mounts would you mind posting the UK supplier or PM thanks in advance.

I've got the same wheel carrier have you any problems with it?

Hello again Mr Scott OZ,

Just search ebay UK for Land Rover MOD tools, or more specifically: Land Rover pick axe and shovel. From there you will find the goodies.

At least that is what I did, although it was about twelve months ago. The fittings are mostly just pressed tin with rivet holes and webbing straps for the tools. They more than do the job. As I said I just copied Tomb Raider and Brit Army vehicles. Took the almost brand new bonnet off while Wifey was out put in our bedroom and drilled and riveted after much deliberation and beer swilling. Bermabright fillings everywhere and the sick smell of nail polish to seal up the scars.

Re: the bonnet wheel holder, it works as advertised and has survived tortuous NT roads even countless trips down corrugated "smash-your-susssspension" Gunn Point road. Only one depression/ nick in the acoustic engine cover-that's why it's there isn't it. It's a good bit of kit and I would recomend it to all. E@OE.

[Bushranger]

Just so it's clear there's two types, probably more. The Aussie ones that are made of gal and have big brass wingnuts on them. These are fitted to series and Perentie army vehicles. They fit the centre of the bonnet on a Defender, the wing tops on a series vehicle. I posted a link for a set on eBay a few posts above - these type are becoming rarer.

Then there are the UK ones fitted to the Wolf vehicles. These are made of buckles that loop over the handles of tools and hold them tight. An example can be seen here. LANDROVER 90/110 ARMY WOLF FULL TOOL FITTING KIT (NEW) | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER-90-110-ARMY-WOLF-FULL-TOOL-FITTING-KIT-NEW-/330674403872?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cfdbafa20#ht_1246wt_260) These can be had new.

The Aussie army gal ones are best IMO but the beauty of a Defender is that you have some choice.

That the chap I got my pick head mount from. Paul is a nice chap and very helpful. I can't remember where the shovel parts came from though. 120 pound is too much though in IMO. I sourced my bits piecemeal - cause I am a tight arse.