Big weekend of Grinding welding and Making Storage systems

[sclarke]

Hi Guys,
I've had a big weekend guys... i'm buggered

I've almost finished the Storage System.
Have a look in my gallery "Volvo164 AKA Clarkie" then go to modifications then storage system....

I'll be stoked when it is complete.... I'm over it.

Regards
Steve

[DEFENDERZOOK]

over it?
i was gonna order one for the defender...

[Pedro_The_Swift]

A great job volvo164 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I like the idea of an internal roof rack,, for bedding and stuff?

how do you get access to the crates with the lid on???

[sclarke]

Hi all,
The lids still have to have 2 holes drilled for fingers so i can lift them out.
The crates/boxes just slide out. i made enough gap to slide them out as they have a lip on the bottom.
I'll take some pix tonight of them in Action......

The timber is old Crap, so i'll sand it then carpet them when i get back from the High country.

All i need to do is finalise the gas bottle holder and a few brackets ect...

I'll put the cage up in tonight and take a happy snap.

I have 3 of those cages for sale also. Cheap Cheap Cheap...$100 each.

Regards
Steve

[Redback]

Looks good i aspecially like the table and the jerry holder style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

WELL DONE :!: :!:

Baz.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

love it.


just an idea for the jerry holders...why not dress them in aluminium sheet
held on with pop rivets?
make them look genuine style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[sclarke]

Mmmm
But Disco's arent Defenders....

Cost factor also...

[Tyrepower]

Yeah, but it could give the Soft Roader a touch of what a real 4x4 is.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Originally posted by Tyrepower
Yeah, but it could give the Soft Roader a touch of what a real 4x4 is.


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[Ace]

Originally posted by Tyrepower
Yeah, but it could give the Soft Roader a touch of what a real 4x4 is.

Here fishy fishy. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

Looking good mate, do you know roughly how much it all cost, cause i want something similar in mine. Minuss your labor cost of course, we never factor that in cause we do it for the love of it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Matt

[sclarke]

Cost.....mmmmm
ok following materials used.
7x 6m lengths of 20mmx20mm Square tube @$2.50 per meter
1x 6m length of 25mm Right angle @$3.50 per meter
1x 6m length of 50mmx4mm flat plate @$4 per meter
1x 6m length of 20mmx2mm flat plate @$3 per meter
Timber was free. Hunt around you will find it free. Industrial estates throw it out. MDF, Ply ect.
Assort bolts screws ect. $20
Misc hardware, hinges, table stays ect $40
Storage bins $6 each x4

Roof cages $100 each. I have 3 left.

Not cheap, but it will look great and it will be strong and usefull.

I still have to wire and plumb it.

Regards
Steve

[Tyrepower]

Originally posted by Ace+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Ace)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Tyrepower
Yeah, but it could give the Soft Roader a touch of what a real 4x4 is.

Here fishy fishy. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif [/b][/quote]

I think he's onto me, I didn't get the bite I was after.

[Ace]

Originally posted by volvo164
Cost.....mmmmm
ok following materials used.
7x 6m lengths of 20mmx20mm Square tube @$2.50 per meter
1x 6m length of 25mm Right angle @$3.50 per meter
1x 6m length of 50mmx4mm flat plate @$4 per meter
1x 6m length of 20mmx2mm flat plate @$3 per meter
Timber was free. Hunt around you will find it free. Industrial estates throw it out. MDF, Ply ect.
Assort bolts screws ect. $20
Misc hardware, hinges, table stays ect $40
Storage bins $6 each x4

Roof cages $100 each. I have 3 left.

Not cheap, but it will look great and it will be strong and usefull.

I still have to wire and plumb it.

Regards
Steve

Now for the tricky question. How much do you think it all weighs? Matt

[sclarke]

With timber....40kg??? i'm guessing

[Ace]

Originally posted by volvo164
With timber....40kg??? i'm guessing

Thats pretty good, i would have thought it was heavier, thats only a bag of cement in the back. Thanks, Matt

[sclarke]

Hey guys i've finished for Now.....
All i have to do over the next 17 years is carpet it and paint it.

I've now got to the stage where i'm over making all the storage
When i post the pix you will see why i'm over it....

I have rear storage in 2 parts for 2 seats and 5 seats.
Front storage for when it is a 2 seater.

Top Cage in the inside with tiedowns

Rear Power for Fridge and Accessorys...

A Rear Tarp for the back door so if its wet we can still have a cuppa....

I cut the front Bully bar for the HiLift.... now i need to mount it.

I'm over it...