130

[Bushie]

Had a new 130 cab/chassis delivered to work, will try and get some pics over the next couple of days. Anything anyone want photographed in particular.


Martyn

[circlework]

*snip* Anything anyone want photographed in particular.


Martyn

Yeah mate, me in the drivers seat, waving bye bye!! :twisted: :eek: :D :D

Cheers,
Daryl.

[numpty]

Single or dual cab Martyn and who/what is it for?

[Bushie]

Single (extended) cab for a prototype.

Martyn

[Scouse]

Aah, so it's in your hands now.

What do you think of the grille & other protective measures?

[Bushie]

Grill looks Ok but could have done with some extra screws to secure it at the top corners, seats moved inboard should work OK without the centre cubby, I've also suggested the Rangie handbrake mod (maybe - if a run goes ahead). Steel fuel tank and lagging on fuel lines etc. It's getting weighed to finalise body/weight distribution on Monday.
Haven't had a fine tooth crawl over it yet, I did think I would get the chance today - but not to be, got tied up in meetings about major hazard facilities and displans, bottom line though I'm really only a spectator, the engineer working on the project just happens to work out of our office.

Martyn

[dromader driver]

Bushie,

could we have some photo's of the extended cab. Looking to replace the 110 ute. Would be good to have room enough to put the seat back 3 inches and stow the guns behind the seat. :cool:

edit.

bushfire brigade also interested for a new striker.

[Bushie]

Ok (finally) a few pics

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/171.jpg
Cab extension 200mm

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1097.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1098.jpg
Replacement grill (could be better fitted :eek:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1099.jpg
Cab interior.

As far as I know seats are 25mm inboard, runners +75mm, seems a lot more room than the 200mm would give.

No plates - so I can't take it for a spin :(:(


Martyn

[towe0609]

Snap - well sort of...

Looks more striking with the white bonnet/wings - maybe I'll hit mine with a spray can....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[juddy]

Ok (finally) a few pics

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/09/171.jpg
Cab extension 200mm

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1097.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1098.jpg
Replacement grill (could be better fitted :eek:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1099.jpg
Cab interior.

As far as I know seats are 25mm inboard, runners +75mm, seems a lot more room than the 200mm would give.

No plates - so I can't take it for a spin :(:(


Martyn


Is this defender direct from the uk with the conversion ? Neneoverland and foleys are both authorized to do this , or is it a Australian LR approved one?

I take it it's on trial as a fire appliance of some kind ?

Why the 50th anniversary grill?

[austastar]

Hi,
that's a big rear window.

I like the extra space.


cheers

[Bushie]

Is this defender direct from the uk with the conversion ? Neneoverland and foleys are both authorized to do this , or is it a Australian LR approved one?

Seems my reply from last night has gone AWOL
Not totally sure where the conversion was done - but I believe here - will try to find out



I take it it's on trial as a fire appliance of some kind ?

Destined to be a prototype



Why the 50th anniversary grill?

Is that what it is, but replacement to reduce the amount of plastics apparently.

Martyn

[juddy]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/05/1063.jpg

Heritage grill.

[Summiitt]

I think the grill is a custom jobbie to yes, reduce plastics, and to limit stick and branch entry into the radiators, god I wish my 130 puma single cab had that conversion, as a heavy duty work ute, it leaves the 79 series cruiser for dead, but any more than about 4 hrs driving it and it takes you about half an hour to unfold yourself from the cramped driving position.I know for a fact that land rover have lost a lot of sales of these utes because some guys cannot physically fit into them. Hope they take it as an option as they have in the past.

[Bushie]

Is this defender direct from the uk with the conversion ? Neneoverland and foleys are both authorized to do this , or is it a Australian LR approved one?


Conversion is apparently Land Rover Aus, done by Mills-Tui in Qld.


Martyn

[isuzutoo-eh]

A member of LROCS reckons three of these cabs were built, and one is listed as a part or an option by LRA. Enquire and you may be able to buy one for yourself!