Smurfs 130 tub trailer build

[Landy Smurf]

Hey, I have seen these before and sometimes liked them sometimes not.
I got hold of a cheap 130 tub which is in ok condition(has dent in tailgate) so I thought I would give it a go.
I have had a little search on the net and I liked cuci's build on myswag.
It inspired me a bit, I would do a few things differently only because I would use mine for different purposes.
I have also heard discowhite? did a good one but I cant see the photos in that thread.
My plan is to try and keep the weight down if I can.
I dont really have many uses for it at the moment but I would like to most likely use it as a bit of everything trailer and if possible have it so I can change the part in front of the tub later if my needs change.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/366.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/367.jpg
My goal is to have it rolling before I leave ( 2 months) so I can come back in holidays and do a bit more to it and that way it gives me time to think what i can do to it.

[weeds]

here is my build....i'm not much of a story teller but you may pick up and idea or two

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/projects-tutorials/125879-hcpu-tub-trailer.html

there is a few things i would do different......

[Landy Smurf]

good build weeds. what would you do differently?
I think I will avoid brakes on mine.
I have though about putting a tank on mine and using the fuel fill up hole to put 2 pipes there one for filling the tank and the other to put a hand pump to get the water out.
Things I have been thinking about is do I put the tyre underneath or elsewhere?
Solid axle or not?
I will be using series hubs as I have plenty of them. I thought about using series springs as I have plenty good ones but I will just buy trailer ones,
I will be putting series rims on.
Does anyone know how much the tub weighs?
I am unsure weather to go led or keep it the defender look(boob lights)
my main problem is what do I do with in front of the tub

[weeds]

Biggest mistake was using dura gal......should have used normal steel and than got it gal'd.

If I had the money at the time I would have fitted independent suspension.

Have you got somebody to make an axle to suit land rover stubs??

[Landy Smurf]

My dad made his own so I guess I do have someone to make one.
He got someone at his work to change the hubs on the outside so they didnt stick out so much.
I dont have many good photos but I thought you may be able too see in these photos.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/349.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/350.jpg

[Landy Smurf]

He put a hand tipper on it which has proved very handy but I dont think I will do that on mine.
I will paint my chassis with some paint I have left over from painting the s1 chassis.
I do not know what colour I will paint the tub yet.

[Landy Smurf]

We might order the steel next week.
Things i have thought about putting in front of the tub(most likely between the front box(not sure if i will buy one or make one yet) jerry cans for both fuel and water(may be better then putting the water underneath), tyre/s, tools, batteries and I have also been thinking about mounting a crane so i can finally lift engines(I would have this as bolt on so I would only need it there when i would intend on using it.

[Landy Smurf]

I was also wondering how a defender roof would look like on this as a hardtop lid.
I wish I could use a series roof as there are plenty of them around and I like the ridges but they are not wide enough :(

[Larry]

I was also wondering how a defender roof would look like on this as a hardtop lid.
I wish I could use a series roof as there are plenty of them around and I like the ridges but they are not wide enough :(

A Defender turret is the same width a Series 2, 2a & 3. The windscreen height is the only difference.

[Landy Smurf]

Isnt the top of the tubs outside width different?
because the defender is wider then the series

[Killer]

The 130 HCPU tub is wider than the Defender body.:angel:

Cheers, Mick.

[Landy Smurf]

I wonder how hard it would be to cut a series roof and widen it

[Brad110]

That's exactly what I am doing at present. Cut it down each side of middle rib and fit wider flat sheet and then possibly reuse centre rib to strengthen.

I then plan on fitting roof rack bars to strengthen and support roof basket.

I needed a long and wheelbase roof to cut up in order to get the front and rear profile section to make extra width.

Most difficult part I anticipate will be fastening it with sealant and screwing it to a wooden floor to spread the sealant prior to finishing it with rivets.

[Landy Smurf]

any photos of your project?

[Brad110]

I'll get back into it in a few weeks and learn how to post a photo.