120" extra cab

[Vern]

Yea, be a little bit yet, tray has priority, went and bought steel this arvo and forgot some bits.....the bits I need to start making:(

So tomorrow morn will go get them and hopefully get the bed together tomorrow, just walking in circles now, working out where to moung, air compressors, valvewear and control's, line routing, duel tank valve, keeping in mind I still need to make water tanks.........

Once I have the bits, seals gaskets and handbrake, then slip the box in, then seals gaskets and drop the motor in, then turbo fitment time

Finished the GU the other day, gotta wire an oven this week, then start on the full rewire for Drew's car, for the Cliffhanger, need to get a bit fitter to be his Navvy to! and they want me for long days and weekend work for all of June, hope I don't catch your germs:p
i'll stay away:D. see ya in july:p

[B92 8NW]

This is a great build up. I plan on doing the same thing, although starting with a HDJ79R, putting a 100 Series rear axle under it and then airbagging the thing all round.

[rovercare]

This is a great build up. I plan on doing the same thing, although starting with a HDJ79R, putting a 100 Series rear axle under it and then airbagging the thing all round.

79 would be good, I does like them:angel:

Track width would be something to think off, as Tojo varied track with wagons/utility, Better of just using whats there and 4 link with bags...........the idea may or may (notice lack of not!) of crossed my mind alot of times:D

[B92 8NW]

79 would be good, I does like them:angel:

Track width would be something to think off, as Tojo varied track with wagons/utility, Better of just using whats there and 4 link with bags...........the idea may or may (notice lack of not!) of crossed my mind alot of times:D

Next time?:angel: hahaha.

[rovercare]

Next time?:angel: hahaha.

Nah, I'll persevere:D

[B92 8NW]

Track width would be something to think off, as Tojo varied track with wagons/utility

Speaking of track widths, have you heard of any ways of getting around the track width issue on the new utes and wagons?

I was checking out a 79GXL wagon which obviously had spacers and it looked great. Suppose no more illegal than HIDs, Big arse lifts, tyres etc.

[rovercare]

Speaking of track widths, have you heard of any ways of getting around the track width issue on the new utes and wagons?

I was checking out a 79GXL wagon which obviously had spacers and it looked great. Suppose no more illegal than HIDs, Big arse lifts, tyres etc.

A mate of mine...lives next door actually, has a new trayback, travelled about 15k now, has 315's, lift, diff locks, to much money:D, and finds no issues whatsoever, uses around 12L/100 aswell, he couldn't be happier

[rovercare]

Made a start on the tray

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Oh and here's Barney, found him walking along the Hamilton highway last Friday on the way home from Warnnambool, didn't wanna see him get skittled, so picked him up, opened the door, hope in boy and he popped straight in:D dropped him to a nearby farm, who made a few phone calls and found the owner

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[Rangier Rover]

Made a start on the tray

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Oh and here's Barney, found him walking along the Hamilton highway last Friday on the way home from Warnnambool, didn't wanna see him get skittled, so picked him up, opened the door, hope in boy and he popped straight in:D dropped him to a nearby farm, who made a few phone calls and found the owner

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Well done on the mutt:) I do the same, cant stand the thought of someones dog getting run over:(
That will be strong enough:) How high are you going to mount it with 35's and longer travel etc.
Maybe put small wells over the tyres so you can keep the C of G lower.:)
Would help with high speed cornering and side slopes a lot!

[rovercare]

Had 2 of these laying around, so wack them on

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No more filling with truck pumps though:(

[rovercare]

Well done on the mutt:) I do the same, cant stand the thought of someones dog getting run over:(
That will be strong enough:) How high are you going to mount it with 35's and longer travel etc.
Maybe put small wells over the tyres so you can keep the C of G lower.:)
Would help with high speed cornering and side slopes a lot!

When the bags are setup, that will dictate tray height, thought about folding up some pretty tubs, but will make it a real pain to set up, so not sure yet

Barney was nearly coming home with me, good dog:)

[rovercare]

A little more, worked yesterday, 3hr job, turned into a breakdown aswell, nice to see a 6.6KV motor liquid starter steaming:eek: called in again this morning to, never ends, also in again tomorrow, so much for RDO's!

Mounted controller and valve block, I know, but they assure me its fully water/muck proof

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Motor clean

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Box clean and awaiting new input/output seals, front and rear output bearings and gaskets, was a good unit, ain't broke and all that:D

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Pulled it apart a little, centre diff is pretty slack internally

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May just pick a better one from under the bench, knew I kept these for something;)

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[abaddonxi]

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Poor bugger, going grey so early.

[cal415]

Poor bugger, going grey so early.
Haha, looks like someone lost there hair peice!

The chassis looks schmick.. it will almost be a shame to see it muddy! :D

[isuzurover]

Looking really good Matt! I have my air springs all fitted now. Just need to sort out the (manual) controllers and give them a test.

[rovercare]

Started on the airsprings

Front, have got the dimensions now, so will the top and bottom plates profile cut in the next few days

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Rears

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[Rangier Rover]

Started on the airsprings

Front, have got the dimensions now, so will the top and bottom plates profile cut in the next few days

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Rears

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What part no are the bags and pistons? May be the photoes, but the pistons you have appear slightly longer than mine. They may not compress up as far, but will make up for it on the down stroke.:) The longer piston should make them a little more progressive as well.

[rovercare]

What part no are the bags and pistons? May be the photoes, but the pistons you have appear slightly longer than mine. They may not compress up as far, but will make up for it on the down stroke.:) The longer piston should make them a little more progressive as well.

1t14c-5 bags, pistons is in, so can't help on the numbers sorry

"apparently" with longer bags it'll loose stability, how much truth to it, who knows, Ben has the 1t14c-7 bags I believe, see his thoughts when his done, these will extend past the longer shocks I have, so that's more than enough for me

Plates for the front should be cut tomorrow, hopefully fit the front bags tomorrow night, you never said if you wanted a set for yourself, seeing as they are getting done, I've got three sets anyhow

[Rangier Rover]

1t14c-5 bags, pistons is in, so can't help on the numbers sorry

"apparently" with longer bags it'll loose stability, how much truth to it, who knows, Ben has the 1t14c-7 bags I believe, see his thoughts when his done, these will extend past the longer shocks I have, so that's more than enough for me

Plates for the front should be cut tomorrow, hopefully fit the front bags tomorrow night, you never said if you wanted a set for yourself, seeing as they are getting done, I've got three sets anyhow

Going to be very interesting how yours, Bens and mine turn out in the long run. I have the longer bags and have found when I have big weights on I have to lower it to keep things nice and stable at high speed. Still better than coils though.
Yea I do want a set for the front. Doesn't matter if its to late. I need to take some measurements ideally anyway.

[rovercare]

Going to be very interesting how yours, Bens and mine turn out in the long run. I have the longer bags and have found when I have big weights on I have to lower it to keep things nice and stable at high speed. Still better than coils though.
Yea I do want a set for the front. Doesn't matter if its to late. I need to take some measurements ideally anyway.

Not to late, that's why I got 3 sets, one for me, you and a spare, always with the spares when I buy stuff:D

Upto you if you use them:)

[isuzurover]

Not to late, that's why I got 3 sets, one for me, you and a spare, always with the spares when I buy stuff:D

Upto you if you use them:)

Any Spare rears? I may want to hire some for Canning spares...

[Rangier Rover]

Not to late, that's why I got 3 sets, one for me, you and a spare, always with the spares when I buy stuff:D

Upto you if you use them:)

Ta,
Can you give me an idea of the fully open and clossed lengths + OD?

[rovercare]

Any Spare rears? I may want to hire some for Canning spares...

Yea, got a rear spare bag, can lend if you want, free, just pay post to you and back, use it you bought it but:D

[Rangier Rover]

Any Spare rears? I may want to hire some for Canning spares...

Just an idea, I carry a HD coil spring as a backup. Takes up bugger all room as you can stuff things inside it.

[rovercare]

Ta,
Can you give me an idea of the fully open and clossed lengths + OD?

Full, not useable, but full extension is 515mm, from bottom of piston to top of top plate, compressed is 200mmish, hard to tell as not compressing with weight

top plate is 160mm OD, piston is 130mm OD but requires 170mm bottom plate, so the bag can roll out over the piston on full compression, bag is approx same OD as piston

[rovercare]

Just an idea, I carry a HD coil spring as a backup. Takes up bugger all room as you can stuff things inside it.

Remember to carry bottom spring plate and some nuts and bolts to fit it too:D

[Rangier Rover]

Remember to carry bottom spring plate and some nuts and bolts to fit it too:D
And 14 tennis balls:twisted:

[isuzurover]

And 14 tennis balls:twisted:

Yeah exactly... I already have some spare coils, but air bags would be easier to swap (assuming they have the same bolt pattern). Plus, they can be squashed up to take up almost no space.

I am concerned that on hard landings (i.e. after unexpected bumps) I may damage the top of the bag...

[Rangier Rover]

Yeah exactly... I already have some spare coils, but air bags would be easier to swap (assuming they have the same bolt pattern). Plus, they can be squashed up to take up almost no space.

I am concerned that on hard landings (i.e. after unexpected bumps) I may damage the top of the bag...

They're fairly tough, I haven't managed to bust one here yet. I carry big weights on some very rough terrain. I think the only way of damaging a bag would be a very sharp object forced into the side.

[Rangier Rover]

Soo Matt, where are you going to mount the compressor/compressors? I stuck mine under the driver seat and now drives me insane with its vibes and noise:mad: I'm going to move it out under the front fender somehow:confused: Ben's converted aircon compressor will over come this problem. May need a oil/water separator on it though.

[isuzurover]

Ben's converted aircon compressor will over come this problem. May need a oil/water separator on it though.

Most certainly, but that side of things is already covered.

[Rangier Rover]

Most certainly, but that side of things is already covered.
Figured you would:) I may go the same way yet as have a few spare compressors lying around here. The electric jobbie is damn loud!

[isuzurover]

Figured you would:) I may go the same way yet as have a few spare compressors lying around here. The electric jobbie is damn loud!

Do you have an air tank?

[Rangier Rover]

Do you have an air tank?
Sure do, helps the bags work more responsively but the down side is, the compressor has to cycle for longer and less intermittently.

[rovercare]

Soo Matt, where are you going to mount the compressor/compressors? I stuck mine under the driver seat and now drives me insane with its vibes and noise:mad: I'm going to move it out under the front fender somehow:confused: Ben's converted aircon compressor will over come this problem. May need a oil/water separator on it though.

2 compressors ontop of crossmember infront of rear springs and tank will be between the rear spring hangers, big long skinny one, compressors have remote filters

[rovercare]

No plates:(, tomorrow arvo:)

[rovercare]

299,400kms, touch it? nah, only half life:D

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[Disco_owner]

all looks perfectly fine to me Matt, the engine is just wearing in at that milage . :cool:

[Rangier Rover]

2 compressors ontop of crossmember infront of rear springs and tank will be between the rear spring hangers, big long skinny one, compressors have remote filters

That should be OK.:) I have been at mine this arvo, Ripped the whole lot out and starter again.:eek:
The compressor wont be good under the wing as will make intercooling difficult. So I have gone for the outrigger under the cab for some protection. I have moved the valve block inside behind the driver seat. Problem I have here is, sticks and other crap that seems to flick up and rip things off:mad:
I'm getting there.:) Spoke to the AIR boys down your way today, They knew you:) I needed 4 Tee's for manual backup inflation.
We talked about automating my set up, can be done but have suggested I bag the front first and see how it goes:)
Our concern is more things to get torn off:(
I was quite surprised they were OK about sourcing the bags out side:) How ever if we come up with the part numbers they likely can get them cheaper.

[Rangier Rover]

299,400kms, touch it? nah, only half life:D

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Especially when NA. Looks quite tidy in there:)

[rovercare]

That should be OK.:) I have been at mine this arvo, Ripped the whole lot out and starter again.:eek:
The compressor wont be good under the wing as will make intercooling difficult. So I have gone for the outrigger under the cab for some protection. I have moved the valve block inside behind the driver seat. Problem I have here is, sticks and other crap that seems to flick up and rip things off:mad:
I'm getting there.:) Spoke to the AIR boys down your way today, They knew you:) I needed 4 Tee's for manual backup inflation.
We talked about automating my set up, can be done but have suggested I bag the front first and see how it goes:)
Our concern is more things to get torn off:(
I was quite surprised they were OK about sourcing the bags out side:) How ever if we come up with the part numbers they likely can get them cheaper.

Yea said they can source the bags, you know where they get them from? same place, but cheaper, haha, they actually sell airbag mans kits and recommend them:D

Front airbags are dunlop bags, with airbag man imprinted on them, and their own part number

I'm hoping with enough saddleing and clampin the hoses shouldn't be an issue, the only concern will be the height sensors

[rovercare]

New tip when sump changing an Isuzu, don't bother buying a sump gasket, as when you get it, $120 mind you, its for the outside where the metal retainers go, not the inside gasket:mad:, lucky the inside one is a big hunk of rubber also and still looks to be good, so will stick it on

[B92 8NW]

299,400kms, touch it? nah, only half life:D



Has somebody attacked the counterweights with a drill?

Is that part of the balancing process?

[Vern]

Has somebody attacked the counterweights with a drill?

Is that part of the balancing process?
no and yes (in that order)

[rovercare]

Make some new holes in the top plates, to take countersunk capheads

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Paint brackets, dont forget to tack bolts before paint:angel:

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Full height

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Rough ride height, works well, considering my RR ride height and where the bags sit on the pistons

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Full compression, now apparently with weight the bags will roll over the secong half of the piston and lay on the plate underneath, hence it being a larger diameter

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Bags sit canted, it doesn't look right, suppose to fine so long as they are parallel at compression, which they are, so hopefully when I stick the motor and box in they'll sit neater and not crush, but roll when compressed

[rovercare]

Tanks and compressors should be around hereish

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[rovercare]

Well curiosity and the worrying thought I'd wasted a ****load of coin on front airbags and getting 3 sets of front plates blown out got the better of me, so I fitted the box, hard work manouvering the thing on your lonesome into the shed with the hoist on a trolley jack then back again:D then reassembled the rear stuff on the Isuzu and fitted it, so now I'm happy the bags look much betterer with the great lump in:) Still a little crushed, more weight will help that and its below ideal ride height

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[rovercare]

Car go up now

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Car go down now

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Sit boy:D Fully sik cali style:p

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Much bettererer:)

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[rovercare]

Sleep in tomorrow, please no call in, please no call in:D

Last day to play with it tomorrow, then its onto a full rewire of Drews RR to get it ready for the cliffhanger, starting it Sunday

[rovercare]

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[dullbird]

should of just put a disco handbrake in next to the drivers seat that's what we are going to do to both our defenders


EDIT: actually I just noticed you got the middle dickie seat so that wouldn't work in your set up

[rovercare]

should of just put a disco handbrake in next to the drivers seat that's what we are going to do to both our defenders


EDIT: actually I just noticed you got the middle dickie seat so that wouldn't work in your set up

Your spot on there, I would of done just that, but want to retain the 3rd seat:D

[Rangier Rover]

Tanks and compressors should be around hereish

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I'm trying to figure the best and most practical position for the compressor extenda breather. Not in the cab as I hate the noise.:mad: Where are you heading with it?
I'd like to go the snorkel but is a long way and have too much crap on top of the chassis rail already.:(

[rovercare]

I'm trying to figure the best and most practical position for the compressor extenda breather. Not in the cab as I hate the noise.:mad: Where are you heading with it?
I'd like to go the snorkel but is a long way and have too much crap on top of the chassis rail already.:(

Heading infront of the tray headboard, up high, will still be dusty, but thinking I won't be making height changes often on the fly in dusty stuff, shouldn't suck crap....unless there is a leak:D

[Rangier Rover]

Heading infront of the tray headboard, up high, will still be dusty, but thinking I won't be making height changes often on the fly in dusty stuff, shouldn't suck crap....unless there is a leak:D

Hard to say what I will do with it yet, lots of dust, water spray and will be exposed to direct sunlight. Also the possibility of a rope, chain or fencing wire taking it out,:( So awkward to integrate things at times.:(

[rovercare]

Hard to say what I will do with it yet, lots of dust, water spray and will be exposed to direct sunlight. Also the possibility of a rope, chain or fencing wire taking it out,:( So awkward to integrate things at times.:(

Your head board meshed? sneaking it between there and the cab should be fine, I wouldn't worry to much I don't think, as you generally make height adjustments when you change loads, not while crossing a river:)

[Rangier Rover]

Your head board meshed? sneaking it between there and the cab should be fine, I wouldn't worry to much I don't think, as you generally make height adjustments when you change loads, not while crossing a river:)

Not meshed but may be a good idea, came real close to smashing a window a wile back:eek:
I'll stick it in there in see how it goes.

Have you measured what length/stroke front shock these front air springs need? I have a fear the lifted 80 series I have wont be long enough.

[rovercare]

Not meshed but may be a good idea, came real close to smashing a widow a wile back:eek:
I'll stick it in there in see how it goes.

Have you measured what length/stroke front shock these front air springs need? I have a fear the lifted 80 series I have wont be long enough.

Nope haven't touched it for ages:(

[Rangier Rover]

Nope haven't touched it for ages:(

Work and that pink Rangie etc?

Give me and idea of postage and I'll fix the plates/bolts etc.:) Havent got the bags yet so no rush on sending it.

Was talking to some Patrol boys that have full air and find they're aways fiddling with the fronts. One got jake of it and went back to front coils.
I may have to go automated on my front if this happens. I'll leave the rear manual so less things to get knocked off under there.

[EchiDna]

Hard to say what I will do with it yet, lots of dust, water spray and will be exposed to direct sunlight. Also the possibility of a rope, chain or fencing wire taking it out,:( So awkward to integrate things at times.:(

you could run it up inside the vertical tube of your headboard with an elbow through the tube facing towards the cab and mount a cheap ryco inline fuel filter on the end. protected and filtered... run the breather lines for the diffs etc beside it for convenience too :)

[rovercare]

Work and that pink Rangie etc?

Give me and idea of postage and I'll fix the plates/bolts etc.:) Havent got the bags yet so no rush on sending it.

Was talking to some Patrol boys that have full air and find they're aways fiddling with the fronts. One got jake of it and went back to front coils.
I may have to go automated on my front if this happens. I'll leave the rear manual so less things to get knocked off under there.

Pink RR, 56F100 rod thing, 62 series cruiser, work, Oven in house, blah, blah

Will let you know $$$, when I get it all sent:(

[rovercare]

you could run it up inside the vertical tube of your headboard with an elbow through the tube facing towards the cab and mount a cheap ryco inline fuel filter on the end. protected and filtered... run the breather lines for the diffs etc beside it for convenience too :)

They come with there own remote filter, the fuel filters would restrict flow severely

[rovercare]

This F truck is doing my head in, calls to the states at 1 last night, to get info, not an ideal gauge set up, anyone know much about 3 wire speed senders?:D

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Random nutty dog pics:D

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[Vern]

you need to get that mutt a ball;)

[B92 8NW]

What's being done to the 62? Is it the one in the puddle on another thread? Looks quite tidy.

[Vern]

he was just getting it on the road for a mate, it is quite tidy, but sloooooooooow apparently, and uncomfy. wanna buy it?

[B92 8NW]

he was just getting it on the road for a mate, it is quite tidy, but sloooooooooow apparently, and uncomfy. wanna buy it?

Wouldn't mind to be honest if it was a diesel:p.

[Vern]

petrol/gas:(, oh and no back seats, full draw system.

[B92 8NW]

petrol/gas:(, oh and no back seats, full draw system.

Haha, maybe stick with my 75 then:D

[Vern]

how's this project going?

[rovercare]

how's this project going?

Yea, slack on the updating:(

[Vern]

Yea, slack on the updating:(yep:p

[rovercare]

yep:p

Height sensors done, what a job!, tray is dummied on yet again, pulled the centre diff from the dunga to use in it, steering box, adjustable panhard etc in, heaps of odds and ends, where is your build thread mr cheekyhead?:)

[Vern]

Mines stopped, sickish AGAIN:mad:. Got timing belt bits coming for Sals car, P38 running like poop (MAF i think), more work than i can poke a big stick at, oh and did i mention i'm getting sick again:(.
Might bring that love machine in my front yard back and pick up th filter off the dunga one night this week.
Thinking of offloading that rear Maxi soon aswell, got a big shopping list that all:)

[rovercare]

Mines stopped, sickish AGAIN:mad:. Got timing belt bits coming for Sals car, P38 running like poop (MAF i think), more work than i can poke a big stick at, oh and did i mention i'm getting sick again:(.
Might bring that love machine in my front yard back and pick up th filter off the dunga one night this week.
Thinking of offloading that rear Maxi soon aswell, got a big shopping list that all:)

Sick again! and your far from a good patient, poor Sal:p

Hmmm, its a driving experience, if your willing to undertake it:eek:

I'll be somewhat housebound, so should be here:)

[Vern]

can ya drop me back? Any excuse for a trip in the BRUMBY:)

[rovercare]

can ya drop me back? Any excuse for a trip in the BRUMBY:)

Yea, for sure, let me know which night it'll be:)

Flick the junker to petrol, use the choke to get it to start, feather the throttle....oh I'm serious:(

[Vern]

keys in it?

[bitdist]

Have you welded in a flat bit, or pop rivited it on? (Its a bit hard to tell)
I guess because you have only extended it 4" a flat bit would be OK where some bigger streches I have seen look a little funny with a flat bit added in the roof. How do you plan on finishing it to make it look pretty?

[rovercare]

keys in it?

Yea, in the centre console

[rovercare]

Have you welded in a flat bit, or pop rivited it on? (Its a bit hard to tell)
I guess because you have only extended it 4" a flat bit would be OK where some bigger streches I have seen look a little funny with a flat bit added in the roof. How do you plan on finishing it to make it look pretty?

Plenty of pics in the thread that should answer your query:)

[bitdist]

I kind of missed the other 8 pages before i posted:angel:
Looks good!

[Vern]

Height sensors done, what a job!, tray is dummied on yet again, pulled the centre diff from the dunga to use in it, steering box, adjustable panhard etc in, heaps of odds and ends, where is your build thread mr cheekyhead?:)
Broke into the shed today, looking good now that the suspension is kinda sorted, atleast with the airbags you can lower it to get into it:), pretty high. Needs 37's though:angel:.
Let me know when you wanna strip the Dunga, now that its a no goer;)

[rovercare]

Broke into the shed today, looking good now that the suspension is kinda sorted, atleast with the airbags you can lower it to get into it:), pretty high. Needs 37's though:angel:.
Let me know when you wanna strip the Dunga, now that its a no goer;)

No rush on the Dunga stripping, unless you want it stripped, just in the shed to steal the centre diff:D

[Vern]

Nah no rush with me either, unless someone wants to buy the rear maxi locker:)

[isuzutoo-eh]

Nah no rush with me either, unless someone wants to buy the rear maxi locker:)

Has the Dunga got a Sals or something weak? I'd like a disc braked Sals with proper locker for my 110...

[rovercare]

Has the Dunga got a Sals or something weak? I'd like a disc braked Sals with proper locker for my 110...

No, its a range rover rear, maxi drive locker, complete:)

[Vern]

if it were a Sals, it'd be in mine or matts vehicles by now. ITs just a complete rover maxi:)

[isuzutoo-eh]

pffft...
Nice build up by the way

[rovercare]

Progress has been sloooowww:(

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[Vern]

part of that slowing down was some idiot turning up with a P38 that doesn't run right:(;)

[Rangier Rover]

Progress has been sloooowww:(

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Getting there....

How are the EAS shock mounts working out with those air springs? What shocks are fitted? Still pondering mine:( That just looks so much easier:)

[rovercare]

Getting there....

How are the EAS shock mounts working out with those air springs? What shocks are fitted? Still pondering mine:( That just looks so much easier:)

They fit beautifully, just gott make mounts to match on the front housing, no biggy, shocks were from Philco on here, not sure how they'll dampen with the air springs, time will tell, they are longer shocks and by no more than pure ass, they stroke perfectly:)

[rovercare]

Bit of time with the die grinder

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Turbo had to be rotated which isn't as easy with a VNT, but its now rotated and pinned, and all mounted, forgot to grab a pic

Oh, the new steed:D

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[Freestyler]

It's a lot of work but I am extremly happy with my 120 extra cab. Check out my pics in the members gallery. I have been thinking of airbags in mine. Any chance of getting some info off you????

[rovercare]

It's a lot of work but I am extremly happy with my 120 extra cab. Check out my pics in the members gallery. I have been thinking of airbags in mine. Any chance of getting some info off you????

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Looks good!, what info are you after?

[Vern]

got 2 more to rotate don't forget;)

[rovercare]

got 2 more to rotate don't forget;)

Easy one, can't go exactly 90* as there is 13 partitions/vane thingys, just went the one past 90 and drilled a 2.5mm hole and refitted the dowl pin, now the tubine housing is the right way, with pressure pipe uptop and drain on the bottom, refitted the actuator and readjusted it, hardest part was getting the goop of the threaded road and locking nut:D

[Vern]

almost ready to fire it up:D
unlike Sals car, got sidetracked:beer:. oh and can't find my torque wrench:(

[rovercare]

almost ready to fire it up:D
unlike Sals car, got sidetracked:beer:. oh and can't find my torque wrench:(

Hopeless:p, I've been good, 2 cans tonight and that's all, not quite alcohol free but close:)

Of course you can't that's why you had mine last time:D

[abaddonxi]

<snip>

Oh, the new steed:D

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Scooby-dooby-doo!

But what are you going to do to it? Perfect just as they are.

[rovercare]

Scooby-dooby-doo!

But what are you going to do to it? Perfect just as they are.

Hmmm, constantly having thoughts of an EJ20T, 3" body lift, weld the rear diff and some 27 0r 29" muds:angel:, but just driving it till the 120 is done:)

[Vern]

Hopeless:p, I've been good, 2 cans tonight and that's all, not quite alcohol free but close:)

Of course you can't that's why you had mine last time:Dbut the mistery is, where is it:(

[Freestyler]

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Looks good!, what info are you after?
Are they Land Rover ones or after market, difficulties fitting etc???

[rovercare]

Are they Land Rover ones or after market, difficulties fitting etc???

You'll have to read the whole thread!, bags and rear kit were sourced from airbag man, fronts I have had plates profile cut to fit the bags as there is no kit available, I got 3 sets done, 1 in mine, now Tony here has another and one set left, yours for cost plus postage, around $120, I only bought 2 sets of bolts and counter sunk capheads, so you'll have to source your own, anyhow, check through the thread, all the details should be there:)

[B92 8NW]

typo

[rovercare]

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[Vern]

you got busy after i left, looking good

[rovercare]

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[Rangier Rover]

Looks great. The extra cab really suits it.
Have you butchered the inner guards yet?

[rovercare]

Still not sure whether to run the front bar, as would like to cut it back 75mm, and modify to take my highmount, may just make a cute little bumber jobby yet, as I'm trying to avoid weight over the front and rear

[rovercare]

Looks great. The extra cab really suits it.
Have you butchered the inner guards yet?

All clears, sitting on bumpstops +1", will have to wait till its moving to check cross axle, will be some light rubbing, bumpstops may have to grow to +2" anyhow, but trying to avoid that.....oh, 1" is standard on all Isuzu anyhow:)

[rovercare]

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[easo]

I like them wheels...

Easo

[rovercare]

I like them wheels...

Easo

Over $300 a wheel to have made now:( think they were $270-90 when I had them done, Eastern Wheel Works

[Landy Smurf]

they do look really good though and nice job its looking smack on

[easo]

Just another addition to the extending list of ''stuff for Sally Anne".

Easo

[rovercare]

Canvas man is booked....October 6:eek: alloy for roof and mesh for roof shelf on its way, that'll be tray and canopy ready for sandblasting and paint

Still heaps to do, need more time:(, castor bushes in a dude rangie tomorrow night, work saturday, engagement saturday night, so that'll ruin sunday, oh well:D

[lokka]

G'day Matt

Your county looks great its given me heaps of ideas for mine id like to get some info from you on the VNT set up and also the rear bags .

What do you have left in the way of bags as i would be interested as i would like to fit them to my 130 county after reading isuzurover's thread then rangier's and now yours im sold on the air bag idea as i will be setting up an engin driven pump and 20L air tank all i need now is the bags and the gear to run em .

I need to read up more info on the VNT idea and also intercooling any info you can point my way would be great as i was just going to do the old school type set up with either a stock turbo or a garret hybrid but another mate has been in my ear about how good the VNT wold be on the 4bd1 so im looking at all options .

Cheers
Chris

[MacMan]

That's looking fantastic.

I'd love something like that, save for the fact I am nearly 2m tall and that the Girlie and furkids wouldn't fit.

:)

[isuzurover]

Still not sure whether to run the front bar, as would like to cut it back 75mm, and modify to take my highmount, may just make a cute little bumber jobby yet, as I'm trying to avoid weight over the front and rear

If it will be a tourer, surely a bar is a good idea. Don't want to be stranded in the middle of nowhere by a roo strike.

[Disco_owner]

looks great Matt :)

[Rangier Rover]

You need a bull bar. I would have killed my 120 over 10 times now with out. Animal strikes are inevitable if you do big k's in the bush:(

[abaddonxi]

You need a bull bar. I would have killed my 120 over 10 times now with out. Animal strikes are inevitable if you do big k's in the bush:(

Or big trees in the bush.:D

[Rangier Rover]

Or big trees in the bush.:D
:eek::eek::eek::eek: In this case a substantial anchor may help!

[rovercare]

G'day Matt

Your county looks great its given me heaps of ideas for mine id like to get some info from you on the VNT set up and also the rear bags .

What do you have left in the way of bags as i would be interested as i would like to fit them to my 130 county after reading isuzurover's thread then rangier's and now yours im sold on the air bag idea as i will be setting up an engin driven pump and 20L air tank all i need now is the bags and the gear to run em .

I need to read up more info on the VNT idea and also intercooling any info you can point my way would be great as i was just going to do the old school type set up with either a stock turbo or a garret hybrid but another mate has been in my ear about how good the VNT wold be on the 4bd1 so im looking at all options .

Cheers
Chris


Rear bags I used the kit from airbag man, hindsight says I should of just bought from truck springs and blown out my own adaptors, but this was easy, its the fronts I made plates up for, I can help with dimensions if you like

And the VNT was just a matter of Vern accumulated 3 of them, so its a suck and see test, no research and I'm still thinking about the intercooler, but I'm tipping I'll source a Puma bonnet and go water to air:)

[lokka]

Rear bags I used the kit from airbag man, hindsight says I should of just bought from truck springs and blown out my own adaptors, but this was easy, its the fronts I made plates up for, I can help with dimensions if you like

And the VNT was just a matter of Vern accumulated 3 of them, so its a suck and see test, no research and I'm still thinking about the intercooler, but I'm tipping I'll source a Puma bonnet and go water to air:)


Thanks for the reply matt i am only after rear air springs for my set up as it is used for many different tasks even tho ive only had it 3 weeks its now the go to truck for all the hard work had about half a tonne of rubber and rims on the tray today should have got a pic 325x85x16 XML's are freekin heavy :D.

Im still looking at options for the turbo i was given some fruit today and my well just have it tickled up and get it on and goin for now and hunt up something fatter in the meantime .

As for the air springs il do some more research this week to see what i can find and hopefully i will get time to take some pic's of the county and start a members thread .

[rovercare]

Tray is at the sandblasters, and Puma bonnet ordered, $990 includeing, so now there will be heaps of room, gotta find the best water to air intercooler now

[cal415]

Nice it should look pretty cool with the puma bonnet, definitely a one of a kind when its all done. The color looks brighter then the standard defender white?

[rovercare]

Nice it should look pretty cool with the puma bonnet, definitely a one of a kind when its all done. The color looks brighter then the standard defender white?

Umm, don't know really, just a white with a little tint, enamel with a 2pac convertor, old boy got it, paint is his department:)

[isuzutoo-eh]

Rovacraft Ferntree Gully are listing a GRP Puma bonnet for $660 as 'coming soon'
Bit too late since you've ordered the real deal I s'pose...

[cal415]

hmmm not to late for me though... can i justify the 660 for a cool looking bonnet..... probobly not, maybe if put on a few turbos down the track and go for water to air IC too :)

[stealth]

Following this thread with interest. A fine job you are doing. Having done all this work I am interested on your opinion. If 4" longer doors were not too hard to make, would that make for an easier conversion to what you have done considering you still have to extend the roof as well as the floor. I am just wondering how hard it would be to add length to the doors frame and then re-skin the outside. I don't know if laminated glass for doors complies with ADR's but that would be easy to have cut. I would love to stretch my single cab 130 but I don't like the idea of sitting back behind the door pillar. Would look like there is no-one driving the vehicle and I imagine it would have some impact on visibility.

[rovercare]

Rovacraft Ferntree Gully are listing a GRP Puma bonnet for $660 as 'coming soon'
Bit too late since you've ordered the real deal I s'pose...

*fingers in ears* la lal alalalala lalaalall lalaala:D

[rovercare]

Following this thread with interest. A fine job you are doing. Having done all this work I am interested on your opinion. If 4" longer doors were not too hard to make, would that make for an easier conversion to what you have done considering you still have to extend the roof as well as the floor. I am just wondering how hard it would be to add length to the doors frame and then re-skin the outside. I don't know if laminated glass for doors complies with ADR's but that would be easy to have cut. I would love to stretch my single cab 130 but I don't like the idea of sitting back behind the door pillar. Would look like there is no-one driving the vehicle and I imagine it would have some impact on visibility.

It'd be more difficult, but a better result, can get the glass cut easily, that is zone toughened, Might look into doing the same one day in the distant future....see how much this pillar annoys me:confused:

[billy bob]

gotta find the best water to air intercooler now
Denco Diesel in Wagga Wagga do one.
Just to add to your list

[rovercare]

All happening slowly, tray has been blasted and painted, at the Sheet joint now getting the alloy roof made, been running lines

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[Vern]

that looks like fuel line, couldn't wait 2 days could ya:)

[rovercare]

that looks like fuel line, couldn't wait 2 days could ya:)

Yep, it is, went and looked at a few new Mack trucks today and figured the crude ass job on new trucks they do, I could do it:D

If you stumble across any insulated P clamps in your travels, fill you pockets!....or 3/8" push in air fittings:angel:

[Vern]

clamps, air fittings, check.... now back to gq diffs...:whistling:

[rovercare]

YouTube - 001

[rijidij]

Cool Matt.......................Now put your hoody on and make the Landy jump up and down :D

[isuzutoo-eh]

Oh hell yeah!

[slug_burner]

That is great.

Now you need the Mega Stereo with lots of thumping bass.

I need a set of them to lower my defender to get into the car park at work.

[cal415]

Very cool, strange to see from a land rover ute :)

Im impressed with its speed raising up.

[dirtdawg]

awesome

[rovercare]

That is great.

Now you need the Mega Stereo with lots of thumping bass.

I need a set of them to lower my defender to get into the car park at work.

The stereo will be coming


Need soemthing to drown out the noise of the rattler:D

[BigJon]

Very cool.

For engineering will you need an interlock to prevent the front from raising first and the rear from lowering first?

I recall when we had an air suspension Subaru the suspension movement was always such that the front would be lower than the rear to prevent the headlights from dazzling oncoming drivers.

[rovercare]

Very cool.

For engineering will you need an interlock to prevent the front from raising first and the rear from lowering first?

I recall when we had an air suspension Subaru the suspension movement was always such that the front would be lower than the rear to prevent the headlights from dazzling oncoming drivers.

Its very much the latest in air controller, this is just in manual, it has an inhibit from the handbrake, which only allows the appropriate height functions, its all DOT approved

[slug_burner]

The stereo will be coming


Need soemthing to drown out the noise of the rattler:D

Did you consider using an endless air/ aircon compressor to provide the cfm

[rovercare]

Did you consider using an endless air/ aircon compressor to provide the cfm

I did,but aiming for an uncluttered engine bay, with minimal belts:)

[rovercare]

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[cal415]

Damn, thats a sexy bonnet!
Got any pics of the underside?

[abaddonxi]

Damn, thats a sexy bonnet!
Got any pics of the underside?

Family forum, mate. Maybe save those pics for the PM.:D:D

[Rangier Rover]

YouTube - 001 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoLbPKEBIf8)


Having fun:D
That actually works really well!
Keeps the air up too.

That remote will spin some people out when the Landy dumps it self on it guts etc in a car park with none sitting in it.:twisted:

[rovercare]

Damn, thats a sexy bonnet!
Got any pics of the underside?

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[rovercare]

Having fun:D
That actually works really well!
Keeps the air up too.

That remote will spin some people out when the Landy dumps it self on it guts etc in a car park with none sitting in it.:twisted:

That remote is actually wired, need to buy the remote wireless keyfob for **** factor.....should order one:angel:

Its supplied from the compressor in the shed in that one

[Vern]

need to buy the remote wireless keyfob for **** factor.....should order one:angel:
well if the shoe fits:p

[rovercare]

well if the shoe fits:p

Considering the subject, maybe it should be.......if the sock fits:D

[Gaz69]

Been reading this thread since inception and wish i had your dedication. Very nice and that bonnet will look sweet when fitted. When you finish your ute, do you want to come and finish mine?:twisted: Keep the updates coming as it may inspire me to get out in the shed.


Cheers Gaz

[rovercare]

Been reading this thread since inception and wish i had your dedication. Very nice and that bonnet will look sweet when fitted. When you finish your ute, do you want to come and finish mine?:twisted: Keep the updates coming as it may inspire me to get out in the shed.


Cheers Gaz

Bonnet isn't for looks, I actually don't like the Puma bonnet:eek: its to clear a water to air intercooler

Ha, wish i was that committed, it would of been finished yonks ago, trying to aim for an end of year deadline

No.....because then I'd be putting a duramax in mine, don't want no more silly ideas:angel:

[Gaz69]

rovercare

Bonnet isn't for looks, I actually don't like the Puma bonnet:eek: its to clear a water to air intercooler

Ha, wish i was that committed, it would of been finished yonks ago, trying to aim for an end of year deadline

No.....because then I'd be putting a duramax in mine, don't want no more silly ideas:angel:

I prefer the look of the puma bonnet more plus it gave me the room i needed to clear the top of the duramax. Speaking of duramax thinking about getting some more over from the states! :twisted:.


Cheers Gaz

[rovercare]

Speaking of duramax thinking about getting some more over from the states! :twisted:.


Cheers Gaz

Shut up and go away!:mad:




Be sure to finish that thing though:), Duramax's are porn:cool:

[rovercare]

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[rovercare]

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[moparrangie]

How is the fan mounted to the cooler? Looks like its mounted through the core with those ****y plastic tip lock things Davies Craig use. It will rub through the alloy quick smart. Need that fan mounted on a shroud, much more efficient and will not rub through.

[rovercare]

How is the fan mounted to the cooler? Looks like its mounted through the core with those ****y plastic tip lock things Davies Craig use. It will rub through the alloy quick smart. Need that fan mounted on a shroud, much more efficient and will not rub through.

I've never ever mounted a fan via the core, ick:(

[rovercare]

Slllooooooow progress:( got the solenoids in for duel battery's and the compressors, wiring for the back is all but finished, so I'm upto the firewall

Brought a right angle drill adaptor to saddle under the seatbox.......drilled half a hole and stripped its innards:mad:.....lucky it managed to finish the hole and thats all I needed:D


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[easo]

Whats she look like with the bonnet closed??

Easo

[rovercare]

Whats she look like with the bonnet closed??

Easo

Will get some pics next time, just been screwing the canopy roof, ready to predrill and rivet

Also, spoke with the dude at Plazmaman, sounds like the way to go, dear, but very willing to have the job top knotch:)

[rovercare]

For Easo

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Michelle, my shell, get it....yea I know:(

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Also has big awnings that run of both sides and the back:D

Finally a home to call my own again.....lil simpler than the previous few:angel:

[Vern]

canvas man didn't f around, looking good, i'd better drop that cable of soon, probably won't be until next week

[rovercare]

canvas man didn't f around, looking good, i'd better drop that cable of soon, probably won't be until next week

Yea, I'm happy with it, which is unlike me:D

Great to deal with someone in the valley who talks no **** and produces something good:)

[flagg]

holy crap mate that is awesome! :wub:

[abaddonxi]

For Easo



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Shiny.

Not wrong about the door alignment.:D

How much view do you get with the wing mirrors?

[Psimpson7]

Looks awesome Matt. Nice work.

[rovercare]

Shiny.

Not wrong about the door alignment.:D

How much view do you get with the wing mirrors?

Doors not shut proper like;) they are better than that, just land roversish:D

Not sure on the view, the way the Isuzu's rattle the mirrors, they are useless anyhow:angel:, have a rear view cam wired inside the loom to the cab, so all is well

[Vern]

interesting spot to mount the provent ;)

[dullbird]

looks the dogs mate well done:)

[Disco_owner]

Matt , the puma bonnet looks sexxy , the provent 200 won't do any good on top of the guard thou.:D

[rovercare]

Just made brackets for the air tank under the tray, with 10mm offset......100mm out, redrill......put offset the wrong way so its centre.....dumbass:D

Air suspension limits

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Old boy found this dude wandering the paddock, I dropped him to the local chick that takes care of them

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[Vern]

how low can you go!:) did your hairy frined go to the woman in Boolarra?

[rovercare]

how low can you go!:) did your hairy frined go to the woman in Boolarra?

Nah, she's just up the road, past the primary school....second one she has from here!

[Vern]

might pull that diff tomorrow, if i don't get to loaded tonight:angel:

[rovercare]

might pull that diff tomorrow, if i don't get to loaded tonight:angel:

Cool, I'll be at a mates young blokes first birthday helping him celebrate by getting drunk with the adults:D

[B92 8NW]

Looks great. Must say I'm hugely disappointed there isn't twin 3.5" straight through stacks behind the cab though:p.

[rijidij]

I've sorta started my 120 Extra Cab project............

I've got a 120 and I've got an extra cab. Just gotta blend the two together and Bob's your uncle............ :D
I've even got a tray for it.

Now, if only I can find all the hours I need. As you can see, I've got a long way to go to get to the stage you're at.

Cheers, Murray

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[rovercare]

Good score on the cab! where you get that from?

Some pics of how they made it would be good:)

[rijidij]

Good score on the cab! where you get that from?

Some pics of how they made it would be good:)

I bought the cab off another LROCV member.

It's actually a factory extra cab from a '96 130 tray.

If you want pics of anything specific just let me know and I'll snap it.

Picked up the 120 in Adelaide (Ebay) and the tray in Deer Park, so there's bits coming from all over the place.

Cheers, Murray

[rovercare]

Just general pics of the cab/roof extension murray, would be good:)

2 disc brake sals, one for me other for Vern, drying after degrease

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1115.jpg

The one I picked just so happens to be fitted with an airlocker the wreckers obviously didn't spot:D

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Shiny

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[BigJon]

It's actually a factory extra cab from a '96 130 tray.



I didn't think think there was such a thing. Aren't they all modified in Australia?

[rijidij]

I didn't think think there was such a thing. Aren't they all modified in Australia?

When I say 'factory', I just mean that it's an original cab off a new vehicle and not a privately modified one.
There's not many extra cabs around. Telstra had most of them AFAIK, like this one.............
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[steveG]

J
2 disc brake sals, one for me other for Vern, drying after degrease

The one I picked just so happens to be fitted with an airlocker the wreckers obviously didn't spot:D



Good score with the locker :D

So now you have disc diff, you've got some spare caliper brackets?

Steve

[rovercare]

Good score with the locker :D

So now you have disc diff, you've got some spare caliper brackets?

Steve

Indeed I do, I paid $200 for them, I'd like to recoup a large portion of that, hint hint:D got rangie calipers and stuff here you can have with

[rijidij]

Rear bags I used the kit from airbag man, hindsight says I should of just bought from truck springs and blown out my own adaptors, but this was easy, its the fronts I made plates up for.........

I emailed Airbag Man for info on kits for Countys, Defenders etc. He replied saying they have a defender in the workshop right now for R & D on bag kits for the front (only rears available at the moment)

Was your 'hindsight' to do with cost ?? He didn't send any prices.

Cheers, Murray

[rijidij]

Just general pics of the cab/roof extension murray, would be good:)

I had a look at the cab today. The only join I can see in anything is the steel base rim of the roof, visible on the inside and the outside. The side panels are in one piece and I can't see or feel any join in the skin of the roof either.

Cheers, Murray

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[Vern]

Stuck a detroit in one of these today (The one that didn't have the locker), well what an easy job that is, took less than an hour, and you don't need a spreader. Might start on the front sals's in a few week:cool:https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1115.jpg

[HUE166]

When I say 'factory', I just mean that it's an original cab off a new vehicle and not a privately modified one.
There's not many extra cabs around. Telstra had most of them AFAIK, like this one.............
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
And this one!!!!!

[dobbo]

Love the build up Mat

I love the look of a Defender on large rubber dumped on the ground

keep the photies and vids coming.

[isuzurover]

Lucky bugger Matt - good score on the ARB.

So does that mean you won't be trying detroits now?

[Vern]

he won't i will:).
will be putting arb's in the front sals we build because they don't do a true track that will work in the front:(

[rovercare]

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[rovercare]

Roof tie downs and awning rails, still to be bolted

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Intercooler rad

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/447.jpg

Water tank dummy up, one each side 57L each approx

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Tank Baffles

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[Vern]

should be able to get heaps done now that you have some spare time on your hands:p

[isuzurover]

Stainless filler tubes w silicone tubing?!?!? Now I know you (a) have too much cash and (b) are going overboard! :D :p ;) :cool:

[Nick S]

I'm just waiting for the under car fluros and the big doof doof sound system but seriously Matt, very nice truck, well done

[Rangier Rover]

It will be a one off that's for sure. Wonder if Matt is keeping a log of the expenses:eek: Mine is bad enough:eek:

Is that door off a jag that's dangling on the wall?

As already said... Bloody nice work Matt.:cool: And a overkill:p Be too nice to take off road.;)

[rovercare]

It will be a one off that's for sure. Wonder if Matt is keeping a log of the expenses:eek: Mine is bad enough:eek:

Is that door off a jag that's dangling on the wall?

As already said... Bloody nice work Matt.:cool: And a overkill:p Be too nice to take off road.;)

No log as such, but I can assure you....its lots:eek:

Yea, jag door, few panels hanging around from one a wrecked when i blew the first diff:angel:

Never to nice to go offroad:twisted:

[rovercare]

I'm just waiting for the under car fluros and the big doof doof sound system but seriously Matt, very nice truck, well done

Funny you say that, a 10"sub under the drivers seat amp and splits will suffice:D.....probably the mildest stereo I'll of had

[rovercare]

Stainless filler tubes w silicone tubing?!?!? Now I know you (a) have too much cash and (b) are going overboard! :D :p ;) :cool:

A little from colomn A, a little from colomn B;)

[rovercare]

should be able to get heaps done now that you have some spare time on your hands:p

Well, apparently my new boss has me busy till atleast Christmas:p

[Vern]

Apparently your new boss can now sack you via PM:p, then you'll have plenty of free time:D

[rovercare]

Apparently your new boss can now sack you via PM:p, then you'll have plenty of free time:D

:D No new messages from him though?:p

Seems an alright boss, atleast he likes beer:)

[Vern]

And for some stupid reason, Rovers too;)

[rovercare]

And for some stupid reason, Rovers too;)

Unfinished rovers:D

Like mine:(

[Vern]

your sacked, now finish it:p

[rovercare]

your sacked, now finish it:p

Pfft, just finished the scotch bottle, work is over:D

[Vern]

Great so i've employed an alcoholic! Thats 2 drunks working for me now, you and the secretary:p

[rovercare]

Great so i've employed an alcoholic! Thats 2 drunks working for me now, you and the secretary:p

Pretty much!:D

And whats worse......is when we get drunk together:eek:

[Vern]

god help me:(

[Vern]

double post:(.

[Vern]

any progress?:)

[rovercare]

any progress?:)

Not much, new boss is a slave driver:p

Just sat down, finished brake lines now, another roll of line here if you want for yours:)

[Vern]

from what i here he is the most awsomest boss ever. apparently he gave you half the day off aswell, so you'd expect to get something done on that car of yours.:p

[rovercare]

from what i here he is the most awsomest boss ever. apparently he gave you half the day off aswell, so you'd expect to get something done on that car of yours.:p


Yea, he's alright, can't complain:).....much:D

[Vern]

he can:D:D:D 'oh my poor wing':p

[saiken]

lol, love'in the banter between you two now :)

[rovercare]

he can:D:D:D 'oh my poor wing':p

Just don't damage that silver tongue and we'll do well:)

[Vern]

thats what all the ladies say:D

[rovercare]

thats what all the ladies say:D

Hmmm........nah, can't touch that here:eek::D

[Vern]

thats probably a good thing:).

i gotta go throw some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's in the air, tired from carrying you all day:p, well half the day anyway:D

[Vern]

lol, love'in the banter between you two now :)its love;)

[rovercare]

thats probably a good thing:).

i gotta go throw some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's in the air, tired from carrying you all day:p, well half the day anyway:D

Big boots to fill when I'm not there!:D

[Vern]

sleep in when your not there:D

[rovercare]

sleep in when your not there:D

Haha, damn this having a lacky, having to get up early EVERY day:p

[Vern]

not tomorrow, sleeping in until 7:)

[Vern]

bloody body clock:mad:

[Vern]

any progress on this thing, must have got something done by now, you've had a day and a half off work now:p

[rovercare]

any progress on this thing, must have got something done by now, you've had a day and a half off work now:p

:mad:Just had to strip my diff, full of grunge, just getting torque settings now, thank you interweb:)

Calipers rebuilt, new pistons and seals also new wheel bearings, hub seals, rotors etc, just torque the centre carrier bearing caps and reassemble....then pinion flange and seal

[rovercare]

Make that strip the centre again as the internal O-ring is leaking, now I've tested its operation, oh well atleast I can strip the centre to pieces and go through it properly:(

Calm blue ocean........free air locker......calm blue ocean.......free air locker:angel:

[steveG]

Hey Matt,
The VNT turbo you've got fitted, does it have a vacuum actuator or a pressure one.
If its vacuum how are you planning to control it?

Steve

[rovercare]

Hey Matt,
The VNT turbo you've got fitted, does it have a vacuum actuator or a pressure one.
If its vacuum how are you planning to control it?

Steve

Now fitted with a pressure actuator, will run it on a dyno, see where the optimal change over point of boost is and control it with a adjustable boost regulator, best I could think off:)

[steveG]

Will be watching with much interest. Now wondering if I should be putting the VNT back on the shelf and starting off with the T25 I have sitting here until someone that knows what they are doing has done the R&D....which isn't ME:o

Is the boost regulator just one of those bleed valve style thingies that allows you to fool the actuator into seeing eg 15psi when actual boost is 20?

Steve

[rovercare]

Will be watching with much interest. Now wondering if I should be putting the VNT back on the shelf and starting off with the T25 I have sitting here until someone that knows what they are doing has done the R&D....which isn't ME:o

Is the boost regulator just one of those bleed valve style thingies that allows you to fool the actuator into seeing eg 15psi when actual boost is 20?

Steve

Yep, that's it, shouldn't be to hard with a dyno run to see optimal change over, just run vanes shut, then vanes open, see where the power ramp overlaps/EGT's overlap and set boost change over level accordingly

Then once that's achieved but an actuator that operates at the right pressure.....but in all honesty, once set, it'll stay as is:D

Oh, its a pressure can that I had laying around from turboing a 302 windsor, so pretty sure its 6psi, then leak off up from there

[B92 8NW]

Then once that's achieved but an actuator that operates at the right pressure.....but in all honesty, once set, it'll stay as is:D


Why not fit a controller like this? Greddy JDM Profec B Spec 2 II Boost Contoller Black NEW - eBay (item 220701567611 end time Dec-24-10 15:38:03 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Greddy-JDM-Profec-B-Spec-2-II-Boost-Contoller-Black-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3362d6aa7bQQitemZ22070 1567611QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts)

That and a properly set up aneroid, hell, turn it up to 60psi when theres a few tonne on the back and keep it around 15 for longevity when there isn't:angel:

[rovercare]

Why not fit a controller like this? Greddy JDM Profec B Spec 2 II Boost Contoller Black NEW - eBay (item 220701567611 end time Dec-24-10 15:38:03 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Greddy-JDM-Profec-B-Spec-2-II-Boost-Contoller-Black-NEW-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3362d6aa7bQQitemZ22070 1567611QQptZRaceQ5fCarQ5fParts)

That and a properly set up aneroid, hell, turn it up to 60psi when theres a few tonne on the back and keep it around 15 for longevity when there isn't:angel:

Because with a mechanical injector pump oiler, you can't alter the fuelling to suit the boost, with an aftermarket ECU on a petrol you can tune your boost maps to accomodate when you up the boost, so you'd either pump char and huge EGT's when at 15psi or likely not even make sixty

[B92 8NW]

Because with a mechanical injector pump oiler, you can't alter the fuelling to suit the boost, with an aftermarket ECU on a petrol you can tune your boost maps to accomodate when you up the boost, so you'd either pump char and huge EGT's when at 15psi or likely not even make sixty

Do you have an aneroid on your pump?

[Rangier Rover]

Do you have an aneroid on your pump?

Thats what we need^^^^. I have stuffed around with my NA pump and now can get enough fuel but is either over fuel wile boost ramps up or lean out at high RPM loads if fueled back under low boost. Its a compromise... Have to watch the EGT's.
We need a Kiki pump with the aneroid from a latter NPR truck. Bloody hard to buy out right as most want an exchange.:(

I think Matt is on the right track controlling the VNT with a pressure actuator. More fuel = more boost once on song, you get the idea. And keep it simple so reliable wile away from civilisation.

[rovercare]

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Slotted cross drilled with rebuilt calipers and Lockhhed pads

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Controller for Vane change over

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W/A radiator fitted, big bugger, all on rubber mounts just like the engine rad

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Oops:D

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[dullbird]

Go on Matt change the grill and surrounds to the grey puma ones...then all you will need is a defender sticker with a flash underneath it to confuse the hell out of people. :D