120" extra cab [Archive] - Australian Land Rover Owners

rovercare

29th October 2008, 09:00 PM

Well, finally got a start on the other cab donated by Vern, for my 120, its become my spare time project, so it may not happen as rapid as the rest of them:(

I've started to extend the cab by 4"s the idea is enough room to fit my lanky body in, comfortable enough to drive it, no more, in other words, how they should of been built to start with:mad:

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long stroke

29th October 2008, 09:04 PM

Nice job:)..great idea:thumbsup:

TIM.

Slunnie

29th October 2008, 09:29 PM

Is that a Defender B piller which is being mounted onto a ute bulkhead and rear glass?

rovercare

29th October 2008, 09:35 PM

Is that a Defender B piller which is being mounted onto a ute bulkhead and rear glass?

County wagon B pillar, it was originally a county wagon

Rangier Rover

29th October 2008, 09:48 PM

You make it look easy. :(Great idea and will be stronger:) Watching with intrerest :D

rovercare

29th October 2008, 09:52 PM

You make it look easy. :(Great idea and will be stronger:) Watching with intrerest :D

I make it look easy, but the old man will finish off the roof;), I just get it to the almost finished stage, he does the "real" body work, I make'em go, he makes them look pretty:angel:

Rangier Rover

29th October 2008, 10:02 PM

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Rangier Rover

29th October 2008, 10:04 PM

I make it look easy, but the old man will finish off the roof;), I just get it to the almost finished stage, he does the "real" body work, I make'em go, he makes them look pretty:angel:

Sounds like a good arrangement.
The roof has put me off doing mine:( Make sure you get some pics of the skin graft:D. Will make a good machine when done.

rovercare

29th October 2008, 10:07 PM

Sounds like a good arrangement.
The roof has put me off doing mine:( Make sure you get some pics of the skin graft:D. Will make a good machine when done.

I need to find another single cab roof, have a cut down duel cab, but its to high and need to be reshaped, might aswell start again, so will get another single cab roof, and lentghen it, will keep its shape much betterer

Rangier Rover

29th October 2008, 10:14 PM

I need to find another single cab roof, have a cut down duel cab, but its to high and need to be reshaped, might aswell start again, so will get another single cab roof, and lentghen it, will keep its shape much betterer A Land Rover keep it shape:Rolling::Rolling:
. Sorry, just sounds funny:D. I know what you mean though:)

rovercare

29th October 2008, 10:16 PM

A Land Rover keep it shape:Rolling::Rolling:
. Sorry, just sounds funny:D. I know what you mean though:)

Ugly is a shape, isn;t it?:confused:

:twisted:

Slunnie

29th October 2008, 10:23 PM

They do say that they're the only vehicle on the market to come from the factory with dents in them. :lol2:

Rangier Rover

29th October 2008, 10:34 PM

Factory fitted dents and big gaps do have an advantage over rivals:D

rijidij

2nd November 2008, 08:30 PM

he does the "real" body work, I make'em go, he makes them look pretty:angel:

I'm considering an extra cab for my 120 also. I'm interested to see how you (your old man) finish off the recess you've created at the join, so it looks "pretty".
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/11/867.jpg

Slunnie

2nd November 2008, 08:59 PM

bog. :banana:

Olive Drab

2nd November 2008, 09:14 PM

Ugly is a shape, isn;t it?:confused::twisted:

I've become rather fond of the train carriage shape over the years:)

rovercare

2nd November 2008, 09:27 PM

I'm considering an extra cab for my 120 also. I'm interested to see how you (your old man) finish off the recess you've created at the join, so it looks "pretty".

You'll be waiting patientally, unfortunately:(, but what will happen is get some aluminium folded up, to suit the gap, then checked, to mould to the fold:eek:, then sikaflexed in;), hihly likely the join won;t have body filler in it, 2 reason's

1. you see how buch a LR body flexs:eek:

2. you seen what an LR looks like from factory:twisted:

Slunnie

2nd November 2008, 09:34 PM

The white paint should be easier to match the sikaflex colour to also.

This would be cool with a bubble roof also.

rovercare

2nd November 2008, 09:38 PM

The white paint should be easier to match the sikaflex colour to also.

This would be cool with a bubble roof also.

:eek: whole cab will be painted 2 pak, white of some description

Bubble roof:confused:

Slunnie

2nd November 2008, 09:51 PM

Will the paint crack over the sikaflex?

Bubble roof.... You'd need a series screen, though Stirlsilver has changed his to songle glass.

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rovercare

2nd November 2008, 09:56 PM

Will the paint crack over the sikaflex?

Bubble roof.... You'd need a series screen, though Stirlsilver has changed his to songle glass.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/11/862.jpg

Paint should be fairly resilient to flex, whether its sikaflex or bog, its all going to flex the same

No bubble roof, no more work than required on this one, when the cab is done, I have to lift off the body, repair all the outriggers, refit and fit out this cab with all the other gear and well, its only my beater ute, it moves dirt, wood, bark etc and the wife drives it to work when I've broken the Jag doing skids:angel:

rovercare

6th November 2008, 09:58 PM

Just thought I'd post a pic of one of the MANY things that will slow this project up:eek:

VN V6 and T5 gearbag in a 93 2WD hilux

Damn tight fit had to split the tunnel with a 5" and beat it for clearance:eek:

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Just like all my projects, there is other projects on the side:D, been doing at bit of fenceing the last few days, good weather for it:)

Utemad

6th November 2008, 10:09 PM

Hi Matt. Where did you get the flexy looking air intake hose that goes between the plenum, gas ring and then gas ring and rigid intake hose on the Hilux?

rovercare

6th November 2008, 10:12 PM

Hi Matt. Where did you get the flexy looking air intake hose that goes between the plenum, gas ring and then gas ring and rigid intake hose on the Hilux?

Commodore;)

Its not 3", its a little larger, I usually use silicon hose(truck radiator hose) at near 3bucks an inch:mad:, but this was handy, some came with the motor, some was hanging around from a Rangie I wrecked ages ago:eek:

Don't pay to much attention to the pics, thats just sitting in there at the mo', gotta finish it off

Utemad

6th November 2008, 10:16 PM

Thanks for that. I looked for ages for the right hose. Auto shops, hose places, truck places etc. None had it. Ended up bodgying up the factory intake hose to my gas ring. Will try a wrecker.

Rangier Rover

6th November 2008, 10:44 PM

rovercare

7th November 2008, 06:28 AM

Oh dear:eek: They do go into a MJ triton a little easier:angel: Not mine though. Yet:twisted:

I though I know how to fix this..........Body lift:eek:

Rangier Rover

18th May 2009, 09:13 AM

Hey Matt what happened to the extra cab conversion? Just wondering what it looks like when done.

rovercare

18th May 2009, 09:35 AM

Hey Matt what happened to the extra cab conversion? Just wondering what it looks like when done.

Not an ounce of progress:eek:

Actually I touched it the other day, when I closed the door on the 120" it shattered the window all over me:confused:, so had to steal another glass

Its low on the list at the moment, later this year

Rangier Rover

18th May 2009, 09:40 AM

Not an ounce of progress:eek:

Actually I touched it the other day, when I closed the door on the 120" it shattered the window all over me:confused:, so had to steal another glass

Its low on the list at the moment, later this year

Your getting as bad is me with starting projects and leaving them. I had two off my series spit the window glass out and smash :(

rovercare

18th May 2009, 08:37 PM

Your getting as bad is me with starting projects and leaving them. I had two off my series spit the window glass out and smash :(

Well, finally got a start on the other cab donated by Vern, for my 120, its become my spare time project, so it may not happen as rapid as the rest of them:(

First post:D:(

A little more time than it really should, but the 120" is so handy, I'm scared to pull it down anyway:eek:

Its full of fence posts and fenceing gear at the moment and I got 40ton of class 2 blue metal coming tomorrow for my drive, to start getting ready for asphalt, so its gonna be a while yet, oh and my rangie as a big list of love it needs first to:).............and I bought 2 more rangies to strip today:angel:

rovercare

15th June 2009, 07:04 PM

Well this project may of taken a turn, for better or worse, you decision:twisted:

Anyhow, I don't use the 120" except for ute duties, so it may aswell stay together, anyhow, I'm thinking I'll make a toy out of this one:angel:

So, I'm thinking along the lines of Big Block, 11:5 comp, and I'm still tossing up whether I use an LT95 and build a sals and tough rover front, or just use the GQ running gear in A GQ that just happens to be hanging around here:confused:

Will get back into it, probably sept but:(, got my drive to finish before August, along with a heap of stuff here, then doing the Simpson in late august, riding with the old man in his Tojo, Birdsville races should be good!

rijidij

15th June 2009, 08:41 PM

rovercare

15th June 2009, 08:48 PM

Maybe you should get the rest of a GQ to go with the running gear you have and fit the big block to that.

Leave the poor old 120" alone........he's quite happy as he is. :D

Don't worry Murray, the 120" stays as is, its the 110" chassis and cab in the shed that get's the non purist treatment;)

rovercare

23rd December 2009, 04:27 PM

Vern

23rd December 2009, 07:02 PM

gonna dung it on ya 120" chassis with the suzu?

rovercare

23rd December 2009, 07:11 PM

gonna dung it on ya 120" chassis with the suzu?

Yup, will give the chassis the spruce up and another tray, probably do the swap when I'm back home to look after the folks joint for a couple months July/august

Deliberating whether to use it to replace my Rangie:angel: but I'll put it together first, see how long travelling goes comfort wise!

Rangier Rover

27th December 2009, 09:40 PM

Well, thought I'd dust off an old project:D

Think it'll just turn into the 120" resto, nothing extreme, big silly toys are just gonna get my in the poo:)

Anyone know where a single cab roof is?

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Properly bolted together

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Inside, ahh, what a difference 4" makes:wasntme:

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Couple little bottle jacks to get the heights right

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Inside the 120"

All you've gotta do now is widen it by 4" so the right arm fits in the cab:angel:
I would like to do the same to mine one day but I know I'll never get around to it:(
What model rangie is the wheel boss off anyway? Had a look in auto barn today and they seem to list four types for the classics:confused:

rovercare

27th December 2009, 09:46 PM

All you've gotta do now is widen it by 4" so the right arm fits in the cab:angel:
I would like to do the same to mine one day but I know I'll never get around to it:(
What model rangie is the wheel boss off anyway? Had a look in auto barn today and they seem to list four types for the classics:confused:

Yea, I know, I'm 6'3", so its still cosy and with the seat spaced up and back, I fit.....aside from not being able to stick my elbow out the window:mad:

I really want to use this as a tourer, but will get the cab done, stick it on the 120" after chassis repairs etc and see how it goes, if its comfy enough, it'll become the one, if not, the rangie gets a massive birthday:eek:

The boss is off an early indicator stalk rangie, just one I had lying around

rovercare

28th December 2009, 12:01 PM

Roof beginning to take shape, I opted to use the roof I had, being a tightass and all, actually going to look better than I hoped:D

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Off to go get some sikalfex and ali pop rovets and lunch, then back to it

Rangier Rover

28th December 2009, 12:17 PM

Looks like you may have managed to keep its original shape:D OH, no you haven't, it now will be straighter and leak less than the original:p

VladTepes

28th December 2009, 04:07 PM

Rangier Rover

28th December 2009, 06:37 PM

Cool.

The factory single cabs are definitely too short to allow a comfortable driving position for any of us taller drivers as our heads tend to hit the corner of the cab above the curved window !

If my 110 had an "extended cab" such as the one you are building, I'd have found a way to keep it !!

Still doesn't address the arm against the door problem:( Although will be much better with more stretch.
Got me thinking would be good if we could come up with a longer door. Then you could still put the elbow out and would be quite comfy and not get hung by that stupid door latch.:)

rovercare

28th December 2009, 07:11 PM

Well, its done, just clean the gutters out, fill them again and then hand it to the old boy to make pretty with:D

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Pop rivets anyone?

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Not real happy, think it looks to high, but can always make another if it ****s me to much;)

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Inside

Few visitors to distract me, one with a 1FZ 80 series, that needed some pointers with the blower kit he just bought:angel:

rovercare

28th December 2009, 07:24 PM

rovercare

28th December 2009, 07:30 PM

Got me thinking would be good if we could come up with a longer door.

You know that was spoken about with some seriousness:eek:

But, alot more work and custom glass, window windery bits, bailey channel, blah blah

I think I want a 6x6 Perentie, has the wider cab, extra cab it, add triple diff locks:cool:

rovercare

28th December 2009, 07:31 PM

I shudder to think how ,many tubes of Butyl mastic I'm going to pump into this thing on assembly:twisted:

DeeJay

28th December 2009, 09:50 PM

Thats a pretty neat job, its really hard matching up those heights, looks better than mine did at that stage...

Vern

28th December 2009, 09:54 PM

I like how the roof sits up at the back, looks like a disco:p

rovercare

28th December 2009, 09:56 PM

I like how the roof sits up at the back, looks like a disco:p

Maybe you could of finished it better?:p

Oh, that's right, you gave up and gave it to me:D

rovercare

28th December 2009, 09:58 PM

Thats a pretty neat job, its really hard matching up those heights, looks better than mine did at that stage...

Yea, actually turned out alot better than I thought it would, still would prefer a single cab roof, but not willing to strip my 120" just yet..............nor pay the money for another single cab roof:(

I reread your thread today actually, to check your roof out, I also thought of disecting it to reduce height, as it will be full of filler regardless, but this seemed a neater way with what I had to work with

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:06 PM

only gave up because i didn't want it, and was a stupid idea i had! But if i had of finished it i would have made the cab bigger and the the roof would have flattened out a bit:p. Looks good though, just not as good as if i'd have done it;):p:D.
Now back to my duel cab ute plans:angel:

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:08 PM

Now back to my duel cab ute plans:angel:

Japenese?:p

Yea, I'd rather the dac dac for a work car to:)

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:13 PM

Japenese?:p

Yea, I'd rather the dac dac for a work car to:)
Nah not japanese, thinking rover, thinking izoozoo, thinking 130, just not yet! RR first:(
dac dac, :wub:

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:23 PM

Nah not japanese, thinking rover, thinking izoozoo, thinking 130, just not yet! RR first:(
dac dac, :wub:

Can;t find any cheap ones:(

I think I need to finish this extra cab, I'll drive it, see how it goes for comfort, then you can have it for a bit, see how you go, being bigger and ganglier than I:eek:

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:33 PM

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:40 PM

wanna f off the disco, sooooooo gutless:(
yeah was gonna pinch ya 120 for a day or two and see how i go, i know the legroom is a bit iffy, but not in a 110 or 130. Its the door thingy i'm thinking about

Won't work, cause you won;t get over the leg room thing to think about the the door thing:(

Its that bad, Emily was no taller than Sal and she drove it without moving the seat

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:41 PM

shouldn't have cut up that county:(

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:43 PM

shouldn't have cut up that county:(

Yea you should, its gone to a loving home:D

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:50 PM

your right!
oh well will keep an eye out for a 130 d/cab with kiddy seats in the back to sit in for a quick measure up:)

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:54 PM

your right!
oh well will keep an eye out for a 130 d/cab with kiddy seats in the back to sit in for a quick measure up:)

Yea, when you finish building the shack, build the RR, build the retaining walls, work the business, deck out the dac dac, garden, actually go bush, fix my mower, buy a new mower, drink beer, put the hoist in...........:D

How'd the cubby house turn out?

Vern

28th December 2009, 10:56 PM

How'd the cubby house turn out?its up, but not finished:D

rovercare

28th December 2009, 10:58 PM

its up, but not finished:D

Consistancy, I like it:)

rovercare

29th December 2009, 11:23 PM

Old boy has been making pretty with the roof, out of filler now

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Rangier Rover

31st December 2009, 07:03 AM

rovercare

31st December 2009, 08:54 AM

Your going to need a winged keel on the 120 to counteract the ready mix load of bog in that turret:eek:

Shame it was 1/4" thick all over to start with, looks like the 130" it came off had been rolled and repaired....and not well:eek:, but anyhow, make do with what you got, and the extra couple of kgs of fibreglass and filler probably has strengthened it 2343 times stock:D

rovercare

4th January 2010, 11:40 AM

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Rangier Rover

4th January 2010, 06:22 PM

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I think with a tray fitted that will look OK:cool:

abaddonxi

4th January 2010, 07:40 PM

The things people will do for an extra four inches.:D

Looking good.

rovercare

4th January 2010, 07:44 PM

The things people will do for an extra four inches.:D

Looking good.

Story of my life time:D

Always craved for a good 4"s:eek:

Yea, won;t be much in the way of progress anytime soon, just back in the motel in Grovedale, another mates Bucks this weekend, Wedding the following, Trip on Australia day weekend along with working away, so won;t move forward alot:(

Vern

5th January 2010, 05:39 PM

Always craved for a good 4"s:eek:

didn't know you were that way inclined;)

rovercare

5th January 2010, 06:12 PM

didn't know you were that way inclined;)

Well, thats cause you never gave me a GOOD 4"'s........2"'s twice doesn;t cut it:p

Vern

17th January 2010, 08:01 AM

your right!
oh well will keep an eye out for a 130 d/cab with kiddy seats in the back to sit in for a quick measure up:)
Cancel that idea, sat in a new 110 duel cab, more room in a mini:(. Test drove a chipped D2 aswell, not impressed. back to the drawing board:(

rovercare

6th February 2010, 04:32 PM

Part of the infill done, I had a little spare time today:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/1478.jpg

rovercare

6th February 2010, 07:44 PM

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Forgot a pic, both sides are done

HBWC

6th February 2010, 07:58 PM

looks original
love it

banjo

7th February 2010, 07:49 AM

it looks awsome cant wait to se it finished

rijidij

7th February 2010, 11:55 AM

Matt, how did you shape the new panel to match. Folding is easy enough, but how do you do the curved part ??

Murray

rovercare

7th February 2010, 08:41 PM

Matt, how did you shape the new panel to match. Folding is easy enough, but how do you do the curved part ??

Murray

I merely put the fold in, pre drilled the holes, screwed it on (prior to rivets as it had to come off again for trimming) and rolled it over useing my forearms, hands, legs and knees, while screwing it into situ:D

Turned out better than I hoped to be honest:)

rovercare

7th February 2010, 08:45 PM

Hopefully next weekend, I'll get the infill on the up bit done, already got it sussed how to, trying to make it look like it came from the factory.......................which ain;t all that hard, when they're exposed rivetted together:D

Said to my old man, when he commented how it came out alright, I think I need to bash the sides up a bit with a ball pein hammer, to make it look like a new one:angel:

rovercare

12th February 2010, 05:41 PM

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Side infill's.......Gotta love being able to rivet a car together:D

HUE166

12th February 2010, 05:48 PM

That's looking terrific. The end result will be a fine example!!

rovercare

12th February 2010, 05:54 PM

That's looking terrific. The end result will be a fine example!!

Yea, should be ok, I'm still not a fan of the roof profile:(, hope it grows on me, or I'll make another

isuzurover

12th February 2010, 05:57 PM

Looking great Matt!

I don't mind the roof profile.

saiken

12th February 2010, 06:19 PM

looks absolutely awesome man, great work!!!!

rovercare

14th February 2010, 03:26 PM

Roof is bolted and Butyl masticed on:twisted:

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Played a heap, should be able to get some reasonable *cough* panel fit *cough*, but will need to make final adjustments when it goes on the other chassis, so now the big clean, prep, mask it then harrass the old boy to paint it:D

HUE166

14th February 2010, 03:34 PM

Just like a new one I'm sure!!

Vern

14th February 2010, 07:02 PM

roof looks better in person than in the photo's, i reckon it looks good! That high bit in the back is there to fit your huge mellon:p.
Sing out when its time for the body swap:)

Fusion

16th February 2010, 10:44 AM

Awesome job mate ;) . can't wait to see it finished and on the road . Looking forward to more pics :D .

rovercare

20th February 2010, 10:12 PM

Sanding sucks:D

Nearly time to strip the 120":BigCry:

Shopping list is growing, massively,

New outriggers
bailey channel
door seals
Windscreen and rubber
vent seals
radiator
manifold
thermostat
clutch
detroit locker
axles
2 new fuel tanks
bits for new tray
canopy
water tank
springs
bushes
rear tailshaft
disc handbrake
exhaust
rear disc brake bits
master, both brake and clutch
clutch slave
engine and box mounts
assorted lights
soundproofing
make sill protectors
flares
storage unit
PS box
plus more, that's just a rundown of the top of my head:eek:

Been toying around with tray ideas, 2 35" spares, 39L and 32L engel, storage for all the stuff and a bed, with some sort of awning

Just missing enough time:D

rovercare

21st February 2010, 08:40 PM

The tray removal, a little worse for wear:D

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As far as I got, mates kids 1st birthday to attend, then drive back to Ocean grove, via Mirboo north, then Nyora:(
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Perfect chassis, no rust at all:angel:
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Poor 120", first car I've never wanted to strip:), all for the better:twisted:

Rangier Rover

21st February 2010, 09:05 PM

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Gee photobucket can suck sometimes:(

I have heaps of problems here with photobucket but have blamed my IP for most of it.

I see you have a we little HST loader:) Handy little buggers aren't they:D Especially with a backhoe attached:twisted:

That chassis looks like its been in a coal mine in its past:eek: The ol can of worms:eek: So you intend to repair it all?

rovercare

21st February 2010, 09:12 PM

I have heaps of problems here with photobucket but have blamed my IP for most of it.

I see you have a we little HST loader:) Handy little buggers aren't they:D Especially with a backhoe attached:twisted:

That chassis looks like its been in a coal mine in its past:eek: The ol can of worms:eek: So you intend to repair it all?

Old mans new toy, selling the Kubota and gonna buy a widdle escavator:D

I bought it from a fella here, he said it had side rails and they were crude collectors.....oh, I was well aware of the chassis prior to buying it, he was very honest:), so yea, cab off, new front outriggers, can buy them:cool:, repair the rears and a few other spots, paint and reassemble with big cab

Once its done I think the rangie will see its demise:eek:

rovercare

21st February 2010, 09:13 PM

Oh and mounts for second fuel tank while playing chassis stuff

rovercare

27th February 2010, 05:37 PM

Bit of a delay today, having the input gear into the transer case in my RR spit 3 teeth, bizarre, never seen it before:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/184.jpg

So the old man has made the cab white, good from afar, afar from good, I wasn't to fussy on this one, as when the flares, sliders, wing tops, snorkel etc are fitted, it will detract from the imperfections........plus, they were never real flash to start with:angel:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/185.jpg

More pulling down the 120":(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/02/186.jpg

rovercare

28th February 2010, 06:52 PM

Bit more, last night and this morning was halted by a late night phone call and a quick overnighter up to Burgoynes gap:D

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roverrescue

28th February 2010, 07:34 PM

Noice! Outrigger speed holes, Do you mind if I copy that performance feature Matt?
Should be able to lose enough dead weight in the 130 to really boogey.

Steve

rovercare

28th February 2010, 07:53 PM

Noice! Outrigger speed holes, Do you mind if I copy that performance feature Matt?
Should be able to lose enough dead weight in the 130 to really boogey.

Steve

Go for it, although, if your lacking the speed holes and steel thinning already, it may take some time to create:D

rangieman

1st March 2010, 05:10 PM

Burgoynes Didnt happen you know the :rulez: Where,s the Pics [FishSlap]
Ill be at Burgoynes in 2 weeks time:cool:
Oh the 120" is looking fantastic;)

rovercare

1st March 2010, 08:36 PM

Burgoynes Didnt happen you know the :rulez: Where,s the Pics [FishSlap]
Ill be at Burgoynes in 2 weeks time:cool:
Oh the 120" is looking fantastic;)

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/99751-burgoynes-just-rangieman.html#post1194640

rangieman

1st March 2010, 08:49 PM

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/general-chat/99751-burgoynes-just-rangieman.html#post1194640
Ill say no more:D

flagg

1st March 2010, 08:51 PM

nice one.

the isuzu 120 has got to be one of the best LRs ever :)

rovercare

14th March 2010, 04:06 PM

Well, after a coupld days, degreasing and pressurewashing, I've decided the chassis is a reject, to much rust throughout, so its cut in half and on the scrap pile:(

So now its to the 110" chassis the cab is on, will cut and fill an extra 10"s and build on that, also need to weld in the engine mounts that I've cut off the 120" chassis:)

Vern

14th March 2010, 06:37 PM

Is that 110 chassis a$$ end any good to you?

rovercare

14th March 2010, 07:13 PM

Is that 110 chassis a$$ end any good to you?

Might be, not sure how to do the cut and extend just yet!

Rangier Rover

14th March 2010, 09:17 PM

Might be, not sure how to do the cut and extend just yet!

Bugger:( I must say it didn't look all that good in the previous pics.
Did you make a jig off the old chassis before discarding it to make life easier.:)

rovercare

14th March 2010, 09:19 PM

Bugger:( I must say it didn't look all that good in the previous pics.
Did you make a jig off the old chassis before discarding it to make life easier.:(

Hmmm, not a bad idea.......in hindsight:(

Still contemplating how to extend it, ideas?:D

Pics loading;)

Rangier Rover

14th March 2010, 09:34 PM

Hmmm, not a bad idea.......in hindsight:(

Still contemplating how to extend it, ideas?:D

Pics loading;)

They are a bastard for distorting when welded:mad: You will have to come up with a jig of some sort to help with this or it will be all over the place:( I have seen them done two ways. I personally don't like how the 120 is done but yours never failed and nor has mine yet touch wood.:eek:
I would prefer either the chassis cut split at the corners then cut a U shape and double sleeved with the outer sleeve going to the outrigger. Looks much neater.
The 120 was so crude with straight welds and a sleeve on the lower. But... it worked:)

I have some pics here of Rover extenda chassis and a jig, if I find them I'll put them up.

If you need some measurements I'll plumb bob mine and chalk it in a concrete floor and run a tape over it.:)

rovercare

14th March 2010, 09:43 PM

They are a bastard for distorting when welded:mad: You will have to come up with a jig of some sort to help with this or it will be all over the place:( I have seen them done two ways. I personally don't like how the 120 is done but yours never failed and nor has mine yet touch wood.:eek:
I would prefer either the chassis cut split at the corners then cut a U shape and double sleeved with the outer sleeve going to the outrigger. Looks much neater.
The 120 was so crude with straight welds and a sleeve on the lower. But... it worked:)

I have some pics here of Rover extenda chassis and a jig, if I find them I'll put them up.

If you need some measurements I'll plumb bob mine and chalk it in a concrete floor and run a tape over it.:)

I didn't want to jig of the old chassis regardless, as it it kinks and bends where it shouldn't already, also patch work quilt where it had been repaired previously, so figured staring from scratch would be the go

My 120" had a box inside the rails, it was plug welded through the chassis, not that it would help much, actually, it has alot to do with the rust:mad:, obviously I didn;t find this till I hacked into it, it just looked to have 2 flat plats in each rail, with 2 U shape bits top and bottom, all very crude, the engine mounts were the deciding factor to junk it, the bottom welds are woeful......LR build quality, pfft:eek:

Pics would be great Tony, always up for ideas:)

I've just stripped the other cab off the other chassis, so tomorrow will see me on the pressure washer again, then back to work, so no more progress till the next weekend:(

Pics stiiiiiiillllll loading:D

Rangier Rover

14th March 2010, 09:50 PM

Hmmm, Brake pipes, fuel line and a few wires. Why not make it a 124ish":twisted: Extenda cab and extenda chassis:twisted:

Looking for the pics now... Many files latter:eek:

rovercare

14th March 2010, 09:52 PM

Hmmm, Brake pipes, fuel line and a few wires. Why not make it a 124ish":twisted: Extenda cab and extenda chassis:twisted:

I've been thinking of making it a little longer, nothing like a few extra inches:D

Or just source a 130" chassis.....:angel:

Rangier Rover

14th March 2010, 09:59 PM

Or just source a 130" chassis.....:angel:[/QUOTE]
Plenty of dead td5s and pumas around these days:lol2:

I tried to purchase a chassis from a stat write off 130 a wile back and found out it cant be re registered in NSW:(

rovercare

14th March 2010, 10:07 PM

Plenty of dead td5s and pumas around these days:lol2:

I tried to purchase a chassis from a stat write off 130 a wile back and found out it cant be re registered in NSW:([/QUOTE]

*cough* number/letter stamps *cough

Sshhhh, exnay on the dead TD5 Puma nay:p

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/848.jpg
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Little helper:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/853.jpg

Well, if ever you'd entertained the thought of buying a hoist, all I can say is, DO IT, its ****ing great, still love it:wub:, best 3k I ever went halfs in:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/854.jpg

Rangier Rover

14th March 2010, 10:21 PM

rovercare

14th March 2010, 10:23 PM

I like the welding on the engine mounts:eek: And the very neat cut out job :eek: Must have been poked in after the 4BD1 was dropped in.

Did the chassis whistle at 80 kmh and over:D
I hear you on the number thing:D:angel:

Poked?.....more like hacked:eek:

Not sure, it had arm strong steering originally, so maybe the power steer box's are larger?

Yea, nice welding job:eek:

80km/hr and over? whats that in an N/A Izoozoo:angel:, couldn't hear it over the engine noise....cab rattles.....tray rattles.....:D

rovercare

15th March 2010, 01:39 PM

$1600 for a 130" chassis, delivered, hmmm, buy that, weld engine mounts in, blast it, Gal it and it'll last forever!

Vern

15th March 2010, 07:25 PM

$1600 for a 130" chassis, delivered, hmmm, buy that, weld engine mounts in, blast it, Gal it and it'll last forever!
ya buy it?:(

rovercare

15th March 2010, 07:28 PM

ya buy it?:(

Nah, Anthony at British4wd has one for $800...but its sold to a fella in NZ, just waiting on a return call from him

Vern

15th March 2010, 07:37 PM

fair enough. i took ya other rover for a spin this arvo, did a bit of hill climbing in the backyard, performed faultlessly, needs a bit more articulation and lower gearing though:D

Rangier Rover

15th March 2010, 09:12 PM

Hey Matt, Just an idea I had years ago wile building a series hybrid on a stretched Rangie chassis... Lift the outriggers etc 2" and brace over the top . Lift the engine and gear box mounts, then run a double cardan joint on the front shaft. Then a front sals will clear the sump:cool:
If you get a 130 chassis you wouldn't bother as to much stuffing around:( The above idea will keep the suspension geometry very nice and can run long down travel but retain near stock ride height in effect.

I think a 130 chassis even at 1K would be cheaper than buggering around extending a 110 somehow.:)

rovercare

25th March 2010, 06:17 PM

$1600 for a 130" chassis, delivered, hmmm, buy that, weld engine mounts in, blast it, Gal it and it'll last forever!

So it'll be here next week:)

rovercare

30th March 2010, 04:51 PM

Well that was a pleasure:(, So the truck driver rings me up last night at 2130, I'll be at fowles tomorrow with your chassis! you need to pick it up, **** me, had to knock off work early, steal the companys trailer, convince the manager at fowles to load me, pay $50, nice dealings when you get told it will be at a depot, pick it up when you can.....

Anyhow, I have it, just to get it on the roof for the trip home, tomorrow, which we'll have a 200T crane at work, but probably be way to late by the time we finish with it, worst case, I'll take the trailer home and have to make the 7 hour return trip

So, it needs, engine mounts removed, Isuzu ones welded on, fuel tank mounts from other chassis welded on, to suit early tank, cleaning, lots off, aux fuel tank mounts, then whether to add some fishplates, then blast, then gal, hmmm, project time frame is growing :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/51.jpg
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350RRC

30th March 2010, 07:49 PM

Stop whinging for 5 seconds. :) Looks in good nick and you got a couple of front shocks thrown in.

cheers, DL

rovercare

30th March 2010, 09:00 PM

Stop whinging for 5 seconds. :) Looks in good nick and you got a couple of front shocks thrown in.

cheers, DL

Stop whinging? not sure I know how:D

Yea, bonus front shocks, nothing like adding to the scrap steel pile....with the rest;)

Rangier Rover

30th March 2010, 09:33 PM

Gonna look interesting when our 120's are lined up:D Yours may have have a long arse:D

That chassis looks great. Don't dump the shocks, I have a use for them:angel: Or should I say trade:twisted:

350RRC

30th March 2010, 09:54 PM

From memory gal (dipped) on a RRC chassis adds about 70kg. A 130 will be a 'touch' more. Info was on Pirate and LR 4x4.

Just leave the Irish wolfhounds at home.

cheers, DL

rovercare

31st March 2010, 06:58 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/3.jpg

:angel::D

Rangier Rover

31st March 2010, 08:23 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/3.jpg

:angel::D

:eek::eek: Your a lunatic! Has the van got ACE:p Thats worse than me putting a ride on mower on the roof of a fiat 126 wile I was in London:twisted:

Disco_owner

31st March 2010, 08:26 PM

Couldn't you borrow the flatbed trailer for a bit longer ????:eek:

Rangier Rover

31st March 2010, 08:33 PM

Couldn't you borrow the flatbed trailer for a bit longer ????:eek:

He's going to fit the wheels back on the 130 chassis, make a sharp turn then drive it home on its roof after fitting an inverted oiling system:twisted:

rovercare

31st March 2010, 08:38 PM

:eek::eek: Your a lunatic! Has the van got ACE:p Thats worse than me putting a ride on mower on the roof of a fiat 126 wile I was in London:twisted:

Couldn't you borrow the flatbed trailer for a bit longer ????:eek:

It just looks bad:D

I don't think it'd be 250kgs, I can lift either end up, by myself

I could take the trailer, but would mean I'd have to make the 7 hour round trip to return it

Van drives fine, no flex in the roof rails

I'm confident its fine........just looks a little perculiar:wasntme:

Rangier Rover

31st March 2010, 08:43 PM

It just looks bad:D

I don't think it'd be 250kgs, I can lift either end up, by myself

I could take the trailer, but would mean I'd have to make the 7 hour round trip to return it

Van drives fine, no flex in the roof rails

I'm confident its fine........just looks a little perculiar:wasntme:

Isn't there a thread on crazy loads on roof racks here somewhere. I think a pic of this would qualify:twisted:

rovercare

31st March 2010, 08:51 PM

Isn't there a thread on crazy loads on roof racks here somewhere. I think a pic of this would qualify:twisted:

Won't be dredging that one up for you:p

abaddonxi

31st March 2010, 08:52 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/3.jpg

:angel::D

Ooh look a Hiace Scratchie. Did you win anything?

Rangier Rover

31st March 2010, 09:04 PM

Ooh look a Hiace Scratchie. Did you win anything?

If that roof caves in he will have a Rove-ace wafer:lol2:

B92 8NW

31st March 2010, 09:05 PM

I wasn't aware that you were a member of the tin foil hat brigade (your words:p).

rovercare

31st March 2010, 09:08 PM

I wasn't aware that you were a member of the tin foil hat brigade (your words:p).

Not my vehicle;)

rovercare

31st March 2010, 09:10 PM

If that roof caves in he will have a Rove-ace wafer:lol2:

I would of though Hi-rover, would be more suitable, seeing as its a rover chassis....up high and all Boom, tish?:D

rovercare

1st April 2010, 08:50 PM

Safe and sound as of early this arvo:D

Comments included

"redneck transport"

"your a ****ing idiot"

"that's innovative"

"never seen that before"

"shouldn't the chassis be underneath?"

"how does it drive"

"see you on tonights news"

and more:twisted:

rovercare

1st April 2010, 08:52 PM

Ooh look a Hiace Scratchie. Did you win anything?

Reliability:angel:

rovercare

4th April 2010, 09:23 AM

Dummy fitted motor and box, engine mounts in

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rovercare

4th April 2010, 03:56 PM

Progress is slow, self inflicted illness:(

Holes in rear crossmember filled, no wonder they left the bracket bolted on...hid the damage:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1607.jpg

Fuel tank mounts

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1608.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1609.jpg

Dummy fit cab to mounts second tank....still thinking...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1610.jpg

radiator mounts

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1611.jpg

Rangier Rover

4th April 2010, 06:14 PM

rovercare

4th April 2010, 06:38 PM

The chassis looks good:cool: Better than original in the mounts:p
My second tank is to high so cant use it all:(
Some things you my think about....... Brackets for the Aux battery,Air tank,compressor and under tray water tanks. May be a storage compartment.:)

How does your second tank being high, stop you from using it?

I'm hoping to fit two N70 sized optima's under the seat still....

Just use a portable compressor, will make some brackets for 9kg LPG bottles on one side of the tray, also a storage draw, running from aux tank, through to and out the back, for tools, spares etc and the water tank is still under thought, will need to get one tiged up, not sure whether to go sill, or make a funny shape and surround the aux tank

Keep the thoughts coming though:)

Cut and shut rear mounty bits, are done

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1599.jpg

Drivers door panel fit has turned a bit crap, will need to replace the top hinge and see if I can get it somewhere happy, if not lift the roof and move the pillar and repaint.....later:D

rovercare

5th April 2010, 11:33 AM

Fuel tank dummied with mounts

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1573.jpg

and mounts

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1574.jpg

Mig burn sucks:D

rovercare

5th April 2010, 08:48 PM

Mate of mine, made me a present:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1506.jpg

Disco_owner

5th April 2010, 08:55 PM

You mean you got "mates" :eek:

when did that Happen ? Did I miss something?:p

:D:D

That piece of kit would be an adjustable Panhard Rod, can your mate another one for a Disco at a fee?

P.S BTW the project is coming along really well . KUTGW

Rangier Rover

5th April 2010, 09:02 PM

Mate of mine, made me a present:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1506.jpg

Am I looking at an adjustable panhard rod?:cool:

If your lifting that thing or fitting pootrol shocks etc and need to raise/ angle the rear shock mounts may be a good time to stick new crush tubes in posi.:)

rovercare

5th April 2010, 09:04 PM

rovercare

5th April 2010, 09:06 PM

Am I looking at an adjustable panhard rod?:cool:

If your lifting that thing or fitting pootrol shocks etc and need to raise/ angle the rear shock mounts may be a good time to stick new crush tubes in posi.:)

Got lifted mounts already....actually, stole them off Vern:D

I think next shocks will be pin to pin, if so I'll fab some mounts to suit

Disco_owner

5th April 2010, 09:08 PM

Nup, liability and all that:(

KUTGW?:confused:

Keep UP The Good Work:)

rovercare

5th April 2010, 09:09 PM

With any luck, I'll buy paint tomorrow and have the chassis painted, gotta return the work van, 1 month off work:angel:

Along with an LS1 loom into GU, LS1 loom into disco, full rewire on an RR comp car, so I'll be busyish:D

pop058

5th April 2010, 09:10 PM

Nup, liability and all that:(

KUTGW?:confused:

keep up the great work.

x2

rovercare

5th April 2010, 09:14 PM

isuzurover

6th April 2010, 09:20 AM

So gone off the Gal idea, after being talked out of it, old boy and a mate who works boats are both right in saying, what happens when you forget to weld on a bracket, or have to do a repair?

So enamel or 2pac machinery grey I think

Grind back gal, weld, paint with cold gal.

I am sure you wouldn't regret it. Gal will still protect bare metal patches up to 5mm diam. in salt water.

mike 90 RR

6th April 2010, 10:02 AM

Grind back gal, weld, paint with cold gal.

I am sure you wouldn't regret it. Gal will still protect bare metal patches up to 5mm diam. in salt water.

It's the inside of the chassis that's always a concern for me ... When you weld or drill, you can easily paint the outside to protect, but how do you recoat the burnt paint / galv inside the chassis :(

I've always toyed with the idea of plugging up all the holes of the rails and pressure filling it up with Red Oxide paint ... Or ... liquid Tar ... till absolutely over flowing (Full) and then letting it drain out .... If you get my drift

BTW .... Looking good Matt
KUTGW

Mike

isuzurover

6th April 2010, 11:48 AM

It's the inside of the chassis that's always a concern for me ... When you weld or drill, you can easily paint the outside to protect, but how do you recoat the burnt paint / galv inside the chassis :(

I've always toyed with the idea of plugging up all the holes of the rails and pressure filling it up with Red Oxide paint ... Or ... liquid Tar ... till absolutely over flowing (Full) and then letting it drain out .... If you get my drift

BTW .... Looking good Matt
KUTGW

Mike

Since gal is a sacrificial coating, it corrodes in preference to the steel. As I mentioned above, studies have been done on zinc plated steel sheet where the zinc has been removed in circular sections of incresing size, and the panel then sprayed repeatedly with salt water. Sections of bare steel 5mm diam and smaller didn't even develop surface rust!!!

Ideally, youwould spray some cole gal on the inside of the chassis where the weld was with a degreasing gun or similar. But in reality, unless you used silly amounts of heat when welding I doubt that any internal rust would develop, as enough zinc should be left behind (or sufficiently close nearby).

Forgot to say - great work Matt!

rovercare

6th April 2010, 12:12 PM

Since gal is a sacrificial coating, it corrodes in preference to the steel. As I mentioned above, studies have been done on zinc plated steel sheet where the zinc has been removed in circular sections of incresing size, and the panel then sprayed repeatedly with salt water. Sections of bare steel 5mm diam and smaller didn't even develop surface rust!!!

Ideally, youwould spray some cole gal on the inside of the chassis where the weld was with a degreasing gun or similar. But in reality, unless you used silly amounts of heat when welding I doubt that any internal rust would develop, as enough zinc should be left behind (or sufficiently close nearby).

Forgot to say - great work Matt!

Yea, but I've welded plenty of gal before and no matter how much you grind off its never pleasant:D

Not to worry, got 4L of machinery grey now and will be filling the rails with rust proof wax, so should stay relatively rust free

Got lots of shiny bits, new grill surrounds, lights, ind, Madman EMS, diff cover, steering box, ordered disc handbrake, just chasing flares now, arms, panhard, 2 new fuel tanks on order, all bushes....heaps more, gonna be a 15k minimum rebuild I think:eek:

Rangier Rover

6th April 2010, 12:44 PM

Yea, but I've welded plenty of gal before and no matter how much you grind off its never pleasant:D

Not to worry, got 4L of machinery grey now and will be filling the rails with rust proof wax, so should stay relatively rust free

Got lots of shiny bits, new grill surrounds, lights, ind, Madman EMS, diff cover, steering box, ordered disc handbrake, just chasing flares now, arms, panhard, 2 new fuel tanks on order, all bushes....heaps more, gonna be a 15k minimum rebuild I think:eek:

You may as well spend it on the best Land Rover ever built:D Then sell it to me for $8700:p

Will be a great machine when finished, oh yea, BTW, KUTGW and is not VFBBE either:D

Vern

6th April 2010, 04:23 PM

Got lifted mounts already....actually, stole them off Vern:D

I think next shocks will be pin to pin, if so I'll fab some mounts to suit
who will be stealing them back one day soonish;)

Vern

6th April 2010, 04:25 PM

So gone off the Gal idea, after being talked out of it, old boy and a mate who works boats are both right in saying, what happens when you forget to weld on a bracket, or have to do a repair?

So enamel or 2pac machinery grey I think
no point with the gal as you'll strip it in 12 months anyway for the next project:p

rovercare

6th April 2010, 05:25 PM

who will be stealing them back one day soonish;)

Pffft, your soonish and my soonish are two very different things:p

no point with the gal as you'll strip it in 12 months anyway for the next project:p

Hmmmm.......you make a good point:D

isuzurover

6th April 2010, 05:45 PM

Yea, but I've welded plenty of gal before and no matter how much you grind off its never pleasant:D

Agree completely on that one!

rovercare

6th April 2010, 08:32 PM

Well, chassis is on its side, dry out for paint tomorrow, so onto the firewall

Replace the clutch master, what a dog of a set up:D

Then new booster, hmmm, late type, with new master to suit disc brake, different PCD, littl work with a scribe and drill and that's sorted, but alas, 12mm, difference in mounting/pin position, so will get some spacers blown out on a profile cutter in town

isuzurover

6th April 2010, 08:47 PM

What are you doing about a pressure reducer for the rear discs???

rovercare

6th April 2010, 08:53 PM

What are you doing about a pressure reducer for the rear discs???

Nothing....yet:D

Tell me more?

isuzurover

6th April 2010, 09:14 PM

Nothing....yet:D

Tell me more?

Not much more I can tell. I know people who have needed one in the line to the rear when converting to rear discs. Apparently volvo make one which can be adjusted (when dismantled - which is legal - unliike the externally adjustable willwood type).

I don't think the defenders have one, but I think it is incorporated into the valve block on the lower firewall below the MC.

I am about to convert to rear discs too, but was gooing to suck it and see if the rears lock up before the fronts.

rovercare

6th April 2010, 09:18 PM

Not much more I can tell. I know people who have needed one in the line to the rear when converting to rear discs. Apparently volvo make one which can be adjusted (when dismantled - which is legal - unliike the externally adjustable willwood type).

I don't think the defenders have one, but I think it is incorporated into the valve block on the lower firewall below the MC.

I am about to convert to rear discs too, but was gooing to suck it and see if the rears lock up before the fronts.

I was figuring that fitting the disc master cylinder should be ok, hmm, time will tell

jakeslouw

6th April 2010, 09:21 PM

rovercare

6th April 2010, 09:23 PM

The Nissan Hardbodies had an adjustable load proportioning valve that used the rear diff to deck height as a measurement: the heavier the load, the lower the deack, therefore more brake-force was applied.

They should be cheap as chips, and would be easy to install, as well as legal?

Plenty of vehicle I can source a load leveller off here in Aus, lots of toyota's had them, but not sure their will be a need, I'm hoping with everything factory to suit discs it should be ok,

rovercare

7th April 2010, 05:17 PM

So I did flipped out today, the chassis just wouldn't clean up enough, so went and had it blasted, should of done this ages ago:D

Watching paint dry

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1378.jpg

Some "excess wiring":angel:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1379.jpg

So my month off has been shortened, 1 phone call asking if I'd do an outage at Yallourn W over Anzac day weekend, PH rates $115/hr....sure, then a phone call later this morn, can you start tomorrow at Morwell power station tomorrow?.....so that'll slow me a little:(

rovercare

9th April 2010, 08:25 PM

10.5 hrs yesterday, 12.5 hrs today, so my month off is going well, progress has halted:(

Can you come in tomorrow? what about not having Monday off? grrrrrrr:mad:

Oh, 250VDC 60 year old valve actuators and control circuits are a mind ****!......nothing like being at work at 1900 pulling a sootblower, via slings and a come along out of a running boiler either, madness:eek:

rovercare

9th April 2010, 08:34 PM

On a good note, I've found $45 in my paypal account:D that I haven't used in over a year:angel:, now trying how to work out how to order my detroits from the states, but diferent email address, can't work out how to change it, hmmm

Oh and my brand new 130" tailshaft that appeared, seems to be exactly 10"s shorter than my 120" shaft:(

Vern

10th April 2010, 07:05 PM

rovercare

12th April 2010, 05:35 PM

big deal, try setting up the cams in a 3 position 3phase rotary switch, now thats a mind ****:p:D

Well, pulling the second operational one apart was where you excelled:D

A tiny bit of progress, ordered front flares from flatdog UK, 220Pound inc frieght, so that's about $365, plus $10ish international tx fee.......oh that's for 2 pairs of fronts, maybe I should hold them ransom till the owner of the other pair comes down for a high country trip:angel:

Rangier Rover

12th April 2010, 06:25 PM

Well, pulling the second operational one apart was where you excelled:D

A tiny bit of progress, ordered front flares from flatdog UK, 220Pound inc frieght, so that's about $365, plus $10ish international tx fee.......oh that's for 2 pairs of fronts, maybe I should hold them ransom till the owner of the other pair comes down for a high country trip:angel:

:mad:Thats a form of bribery:mad: Oh, I wonder who the other owner is:angel:

rovercare

12th April 2010, 06:32 PM

:mad:Thats a form of bribery:mad: Oh, I wonder who the other owner is:angel:

Well if it works:p

I'll frieght them TNT if you like?

Rangier Rover

12th April 2010, 06:55 PM

Well if it works:p

I'll frieght them TNT if you like?

My lot want to take a week in July but could be a bit nippy your way. I would be in the long arse MN as my Rangie is not finished yet:angel: I miss it I can tell you as now off the road. Miss it that much I came close to buying anothery:eek:
TNT would be great as the 750x16's don't cut it for me. Nor will the Bunnings garden edging over the 35's:D

rovercare

12th April 2010, 07:01 PM

My lot want to take a week in July but could be a bit nippy your way. I would be in the long arse MN as my Rangie is not finished yet:angel: I miss it I can tell you as now off the road. Miss it that much I came close to buying anothery:eek:
TNT would be great as the 750x16's don't cut it for me. Nor will the Bunnings garden edging over the 35's:D

Stihl 066, Nippy is not an issue:D

Rangier Rover

12th April 2010, 07:54 PM

Stihl 066, Nippy is not an issue:D

Argh:mad: I keep getting tossed out of here. That AULRO is busy thing:mad:

Not sure if you got my last pm:confused:

Trying to talk the wife and kids into a coolish July trip but they're not sure yet. Bugger it, It's the only time of year I can escape from here:( I may have to fly a solo:angel:

Disco_owner

19th April 2010, 10:52 PM

Argh:mad: I keep getting tossed out of here. That AULRO is busy thing:mad:

Not sure if you got my last pm:confused:

Trying to talk the wife and kids into a coolish July trip but they're not sure yet. Bugger it, It's the only time of year I can escape from here:( I may have to fly a solo:angel:

Oi , if you end up going Solo , I'd like to be a passenger in the MN travelling south to mexico for a visit:D

Rangier Rover

19th April 2010, 11:02 PM

Oi , if you end up going Solo , I'd like to be a passenger in the MN travelling south to mexico for a visit:D

Sounds good. I'll pack a few nine irons to keep the northern end back:twisted:

rovercare

20th April 2010, 08:38 PM

Progress has been..........nil:(

Sat worked, sunday pulled a head off a 3f in my mates 60 series, then went to mates workshop to wire this comp disco, finished at half 8, got called into work, there till 2 in the morn, then till 11 last night, then finished today, back to the disco, only highlight I have is this turned up

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/605.jpg

Oh, the chassis when painted, never hardened even after a week and a half, could run a finger nail through it, back to the steel:mad:, so dropped it back to the blaster, he's going to blast it again and 2 pac it, he does truck trailers, grain bins etc, so should turn out good, stupid rustgaurd, crap paint:(

Rangier Rover

21st April 2010, 07:47 PM

Bugger on the paint:(, That disc hand brake is compact:eek: Wonder if they make one for the 40 series cruisers;)

The edic motor has turned up for mine:) Just need the flares now:angel:

rovercare

21st April 2010, 08:01 PM

Bugger on the paint:(, That disc hand brake is compact:eek: Wonder if they make one for the 40 series cruisers;)

The edic motor has turned up for mine:) Just need the flares now:angel:

Yea, I had a fair hissy fit by my self about the chassis, haven't done that for a while:(, didn't finish workies again tonight till half 6, hopefully gen3 disco should get s fire up this weekend, looking forward to it:cool:

rovercare

1st May 2010, 09:43 PM

So progress, still nil:(

But getting closer, finished up the LS1 disco and LS1 GU patrol, just a few tidy ups on commissioning with both

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1049.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1617.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1618.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1619.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1620.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1621.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1622.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1623.jpg

Just gotta stick a reco head on a 3F in the 60 series tomorrow and I might have some time to do my own:)

Rangier Rover

1st May 2010, 09:58 PM

Comp trucks? They should drive quite nicely:twisted:

rovercare

1st May 2010, 10:02 PM

Comp trucks? They should drive quite nicely:twisted:

Disco should be at the outback challenge

The GU is a mates, going to be his everyday driver, fully gingerbeered, doing a nice job on the converion, that one was a love job, well, paid for by drinking his beer:twisted:

abaddonxi

1st May 2010, 10:02 PM

When are you going to get a better phone?:D

rovercare

1st May 2010, 10:04 PM

When are you going to get a better phone?:D

When this one dies:p

I'll get some pics with the camera, keep forgetting to chuck it in the car.......I'll do it now:D

rangieman

2nd May 2010, 07:34 AM

Looks like a few late nights at currys work shop :eek: , Was that disco in the outback challenge last year im sure i saw it there:cool:
Coming along just nicely mate :D

rovercare

2nd May 2010, 08:59 AM

Looks like a few late nights at currys work shop :eek: , Was that disco in the outback challenge last year im sure i saw it there:cool:
Coming along just nicely mate :D

Yep, finish work, go to Drews, get called into work, stay late at work, go to Drews, but my part is done and hopefully Andrews will be early this week

I believe it was there, was a ute back, brought it home, cut the tub of and pulled the motor/box out

rangieman

2nd May 2010, 09:35 AM

Yep, finish work, go to Drews, get called into work, stay late at work, go to Drews, but my part is done and hopefully Andrews will be early this week

I believe it was there, was a ute back, brought it home, cut the tub of and pulled the motor/box out
Yeah it was a black ute , mmm and a hilux front diff :cool: it will explode in reverse with that Ls1:eek:

rovercare

2nd May 2010, 09:41 AM

Yeah it was a black ute , mmm and a hilux front diff :cool: it will explode in reverse with that Ls1:eek:

Jackmac hypoid rear and rover front;)

rovercare

7th May 2010, 08:13 PM

Rangier Rover

7th May 2010, 08:33 PM

Yay, some progress:)

Not much though, gee, this window fitting is hard work:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1266.jpg

Oh, random sunrise pic form this morning

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1267.jpg

Good to see you have thrown that old phone behind the dunny door:D

Both bloody good photos:)
When I washed my 120 today it became apparent we need a respray soon to keep up with yours:D
The extra cab looks great! I fisrt thought the blank bits and roof would look wrong. Nice work and very well thought out:) A credit to you and your old man.:)

rovercare

7th May 2010, 08:55 PM

Good to see you have thrown that old phone behind the dunny door:D

Both bloody good photos:)
When I washed my 120 today it became apparent we need a respray soon to keep up with yours:D
The extra cab looks great! I fisrt thought the blank bits and roof would look wrong. Nice work and very well thought out:) A credit to you and your old man.:)

Nah, still got the phone, these are from my camera:D

Wouldn't worry about keeping up, it does look better in the pics, not that pretty in real life, but plenty tidy enough

Yea, extra cabby bit is growing on me, the old boy is handy at picking up where I finish off, I just make it to shape, he does the filler and paintwork, I've never been the creative type, so lack patience when it comes to panel work....unless its cutting it up:twisted:

No flares have showed yet:(

Hoping for my chassis to be done next week, the sandblaster has just had a kidlet, so he's been off, then I must start making a move on the tray, as I found a good trimmer, and is booked 2 months in advance:eek: so must get it ready to be trimmed, that way I can book him, thinking rolled alli roof, with solar on front half, angle bits back half for strapping wood, ali front panel with vents for pressureising, then panels with fly wire for the 3 sides, oh and big slide in awning, then under tray draws, gas bottles for cooking/hot water, water tanks, perm plumbed shower, storage, basic kitchen, bed...........

Rangier Rover

7th May 2010, 09:20 PM

Nah, still got the phone, these are from my camera:D

Wouldn't worry about keeping up, it does look better in the pics, not that pretty in real life, but plenty tidy enough

Yea, extra cabby bit is growing on me, the old boy is handy at picking up where I finish off, I just make it to shape, he does the filler and paintwork, I've never been the creative type, so lack patience when it comes to panel work....unless its cutting it up:twisted:

No flares have showed yet:(

Hoping for my chassis to be done next week, the sandblaster has just had a kidlet, so he's been off, then I must start making a move on the tray, as I found a good trimmer, and is booked 2 months in advance:eek: so must get it ready to be trimmed, that way I can book him, thinking rolled alli roof, with solar on front half, angle bits back half for strapping wood, ali front panel with vents for pressureising, then panels with fly wire for the 3 sides, oh and big slide in awning, then under tray draws, gas bottles for cooking/hot water, water tanks, perm plumbed shower, storage, basic kitchen, bed...........

:eek: Forget the front guards, just lift the cab a little , move it forward a tad and make it a forward control!

rovercare

7th May 2010, 09:47 PM

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:eek: Forget the front guards, just lift the cab a little , move it forward a tad and make it a forward control!

I thought for quite some time about forward controls, 101, Isuzu, Canter, Unimog, but riding in forward control stuff is not very comfy:(, great for room

8' x6'6" tray should cover it:D

rovercare

7th May 2010, 10:25 PM

New eyes, grill and wingtoppy things

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1265.jpg

Oh, one broken brand new indicator lense, mental note, don't be slack, grab the little flathead to prise away the lense as opposed to using the phillips in your hand:D

Thing that occupies shed space forever more

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/01/1048.jpg

HBWC

7th May 2010, 10:45 PM

so whens the old xe going back on the road?

rovercare

7th May 2010, 10:48 PM

so whens the old xe going back on the road?

Been here a few years now, my brothers, has a very tidy XE sedan, he's put in an N/A BA 4L with c9, straight gas, the idea is, get that running, fit the running gear to the ute, use that as his hack, then fit the spanking new typhoon bottom end, flowed head and whopping turbo to the sedan.............but that's been happening for 3 years now:D

My estimate.......piece of string and all that;)

HBWC

7th May 2010, 11:24 PM

if you ever want to shift it let me know i have a soft spot for them

rovercare

7th May 2010, 11:30 PM

if you ever want to shift it let me know i have a soft spot for them

He ain't parting with squat:D

Gee, the falcons I've sent to scrap, first car was an XF wagon with EL XR6 motor, 5 speed and slippery, made for a fastish fridge

c.h.i.e.f

8th May 2010, 06:05 PM

you work at a power station do ya rovercare?

rovercare

8th May 2010, 06:06 PM

New brake booster and master cylinder, clutch master and slave, required redrilling mountings and some profile cut spacers to be made, need to to brake lines also

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1253.jpg

Madman EMS installed posi

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1254.jpg

Start to dummy seat positions so as to make lifted rails that sit further back

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1255.jpg

Played more wiring, well, removing more, installed EDIC motor and relay, changing instruments around, 2 fuel gauges and a tacho shall reside in the dash, as the madman takes care of everything else, seems a good unit, have a nice noisey alarm buzzer to add to it, will also fit some headlight relays. likely under dash, whilst modding the fuse holders

rovercare

8th May 2010, 06:10 PM

you work at a power station do ya rovercare?

Yea, been back at Energy brix for a month now........The month I was meant to have off:(

Rangier Rover

8th May 2010, 06:13 PM

rovercare

8th May 2010, 06:17 PM

Very good idea replacing the master cylinders:) Nothing worse if you in the never-never and one fails:(

Using 130 brake pipes?

Yea, lots of new bits on this thing, hydraulic stuff, steering box, all bushes with superpro, wheel bearings, seals, gaskets, clutch..........

Got the rear line sent across with the chassis, but its pretty trashed, just buy a roll of bundy tube, make my own, standard line even has a joiner in it:D

Rangier Rover

8th May 2010, 06:27 PM

Yea, lots of new bits on this thing, hydraulic stuff, steering box, all bushes with superpro, wheel bearings, seals, gaskets, clutch..........

Got the rear line sent across with the chassis, but its pretty trashed, just buy a roll of bundy tube, make my own, standard line even has a joiner in it:D

Will this thing be the demise of your poor old rangie?
I would assume you will borrow the 4BDT and fridge off it:twisted:

rovercare

8th May 2010, 06:34 PM

Will this thing be the demise of your poor old rangie?
I would assume you will borrow the 4BDT and fridge off it:twisted:

Correct, RR body is awaiting its new owner, when its stripped

Nah, different turbo, one of them funny variable jobbies and still unsure on intercooling just yet, will try with just a cross over pipe, intercooler will be a concern when its a going unit, wanting to keep rub points to a minimum, see how EGT's so with no cooler, hopefully with this turbo it should still be as good if not a little better than before, prior to intercooling, will give me the ability to find out, how good intercooling is, with before and after temps etc

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1251.jpg

rovercare

8th May 2010, 07:16 PM

Rangier Rover

8th May 2010, 07:22 PM

Bit flash, figured a change over valve for the 2 tanks would be better than a tranfer pump

SCINTEX Biofuels Australia - Pollak 6 Port Motor Driven Fuel Valve - Dual Fuel Tanks - Diesel, Bio diesel, Oil & Straight Vegetable Oil (SVO) Conversions (http://www.scintex.com.au/pollakvalve.html)

A lot better. I have a transfer pump on mine and have forgotten to turn the bastard off a few times now:eek: Very messy and wasteful.:( Its a terrible set up:mad:

rovercare

8th May 2010, 07:28 PM

A lot better. I have a transfer pump on mine and have forgotten to turn the bastard off a few times now:eek: Very messy and wasteful.:( Its a terrible set up:mad:

Yea, was going to set up piping so as to link both tanks incase of that, but this should prove a much better way, so long as it holds bleed, when switched over with no lift pumps

Rangier Rover

8th May 2010, 07:45 PM

Yea, was going to set up piping so as to link both tanks incase of that, but this should prove a much better way, so long as it holds bleed, when switched over with no lift pumps

That would be my only concern. I've seen them play up on the cruisers sometimes.

HBWC

8th May 2010, 10:23 PM

Yea, was going to set up piping so as to link both tanks incase of that, but this should prove a much better way, so long as it holds bleed, when switched over with no lift pumps
had one on me old ute never had a issue even had it swap the gauge as well

rovercare

9th May 2010, 07:22 PM

Seats moved up and back

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1172.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1173.jpg

Been Butyl masticing holes everywhere, playing with more wires, dash stuff, lots of planning, still a big spending list:eek:

Tray, Canopy, under tray draw, storage unit, tie down stuff, cruise control, rear view camera, springs, make overhead console, tacho and sender, snorkel, still procrastinating radiator, solar setup....then retrim whole interior, stereo, big wire up for all accessories, lights etc

Got the steering wheel boss, to machine the backface, so it takes the indicator canceler doohicky

HUE166

13th May 2010, 10:03 PM

That's looking like the real deal. I'm jealous because it will look alot better than mine!!

rovercare

16th May 2010, 08:11 PM

New bailey channel, door seals, front vent seals, should be dust tight now......................pfft:D

Hmmm, I think he's a bit ambitious

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/898.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/899.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/841.jpg

HUE166

16th May 2010, 08:18 PM

Again that's looking good.

Silly question, is it just a large phillips that you use to undo the door hinges or do you use an impact driver? I have a new set of mirrors to install and I need to remove both top hinges.

abaddonxi

16th May 2010, 08:21 PM

What's the brake MC off?

rovercare

16th May 2010, 08:25 PM

rovercare

16th May 2010, 08:28 PM

What's the brake MC off?

Ordered for late disc brake jobbie, its what turned up, I'm sceptical its disco:D

HUE166

16th May 2010, 08:29 PM

Thanks Rovercare.

abaddonxi

16th May 2010, 08:49 PM

Looks level, but, and that Disco one that Steve put in wouldn't go in level.

rovercare

16th May 2010, 08:58 PM

Looks level, but, and that Disco one that Steve put in wouldn't go in level.

Well, I know its different to the old one, in that I had to redrill as the PCD was different and get 2 6mm plates profile cut, so as to space it correctly

Although I'm not familiar enough with late defer stuff

isuzurover

17th May 2010, 12:17 PM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/841.jpg

Looking good Matt, but doesn't it need some wheels as well??? :D :p

Sitting like that it reminds me a bit of a storm trooper helmet.
Maybe you could add some legs instead of wheels and turn it into something like this?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/829.jpg
:D

Rangier Rover

17th May 2010, 02:22 PM

Looking good Matt, but doesn't it need some wheels as well??? :D :p

Sitting like that it reminds me a bit of a storm trooper helmet.
Maybe you could add some legs instead of wheels and turn it into something like this?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/829.jpg
:D

AND..... The first prototype:twisted:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=25507&stc=1&d=1274073651

roverrescue

17th May 2010, 02:42 PM

For what its worth the brake MC appears to be a 300tdi defender unit?

Steve

cal415

17th May 2010, 03:13 PM

Well, I know its different to the old one, in that I had to redrill as the PCD was different and get 2 6mm plates profile cut, so as to space it correctly

Although I'm not familiar enough with late defer stuff
Looks the same as the one i got a 96 d1 the other day...

rovercare

17th May 2010, 06:02 PM

...

....

Hmmm, the engineer and the backyard engineer, SHALL never get together for beer induced brainstorming sessions, ok?:p

Oh Ben, Warnnambool has little creatures on tap, yummo:D

isuzurover

17th May 2010, 06:29 PM

Hmmm, the engineer and the backyard engineer, SHALL never get together for beer induced brainstorming sessions, ok?:p

Oh Ben, Warnnambool has little creatures on tap, yummo:D

You are obviously not a star wars fan... :p

Little creatures - cool! Is it cheaper than the $7.50/pint they charge direct from the brewery?
(tap beer prices in WA suck).

rovercare

17th May 2010, 06:43 PM

You are obviously not a star wars fan... :p

Little creatures - cool! Is it cheaper than the $7.50/pint they charge direct from the brewery?
(tap beer prices in WA suck).

No, Sci-fi is not for me, a distinct lack of imagination ya see

$5 a pot......emptied my wallet till the wee hours of the early morn.....made for a horrid 7 hr drive home after work:(

rovercare

19th May 2010, 11:12 AM

NNN AccuAir - Air Suspension (http://www.accuairsuspension.com/)

Hmmm, full self levelling, automated adjustable height air suspension, might aswell have one complex system on it:angel:

Rangier Rover

19th May 2010, 11:42 AM

NNN AccuAir - Air Suspension (http://www.accuairsuspension.com/)

Hmmm, full self levelling, automated adjustable height air suspension, might aswell have one complex system on it:angel:

The bloke I got my solenoids etc does all that crazy stuff. Imagine the looks you will get when it kneels down as your walking up:twisted:

Ive gone around it for now as gets expensive for a paddock basher:angel: Latter on for me.:)

I'll dig up the contacts latter.

rovercare

23rd May 2010, 05:16 PM

Yay, chassis back, cab on, overnighter last night up the bush, so today didn't prove to forward moving:D

Dummy up old tray, to suss out clearances for new one

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/499.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/500.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/501.jpg

Lesson to learn for all, when doing this, set the body up on the chassis and where it will be final fit, otherwise the rubbish alloy cans flex and screw door position....oh well, that'll learn me for setting the door on the hoist, no biggy:eek:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/502.jpg

And random doggy, seen him over the westgate on my way home from Warnnambool last friday

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/503.jpg

dullbird

23rd May 2010, 05:48 PM

going to look great when its done..:cool:

rovercare

24th May 2010, 06:46 PM

The bloke I got my solenoids etc does all that crazy stuff. Imagine the looks you will get when it kneels down as your walking up:twisted:

Ive gone around it for now as gets expensive for a paddock basher:angel: Latter on for me.:)

I'll dig up the contacts latter.

Going to see that dude you bought your stuff from tomorrow, to pick up an accuair e-level and valve block and twin compressor setup....just gotta buy bags

Rangier Rover

24th May 2010, 06:56 PM

Going to see that dude you bought your stuff from tomorrow, to pick up an accuair e-level and valve block and twin compressor setup....just gotta buy bags

Probably the way I should have went. Mine is a bit of a worry in other hands like it is now:eek: Just have to keep certain people away from it.

rovercare

24th May 2010, 07:07 PM

Probably the way I should have went. Mine is a bit of a worry in other hands like it is now:eek: Just have to keep certain people away from it.

I'm down to $1750 for the valve block and controller with touch pad comes with sensors etc, so might get better for 2:angel:

Rangier Rover

24th May 2010, 07:19 PM

I'm down to $1750 for the valve block and controller with touch pad comes with sensors etc, so might get better for 2:angel:

Since I have the valve block etc, I may give him a call next week and sus what he has done for you:angel: I may need an upgrade for my current setup:twisted:

rovercare

24th May 2010, 07:28 PM

Since I have the valve block etc, I may give him a call next week and sus what he has done for you:angel: I may need an upgrade for my current setup:twisted:

Or wait till I fit it and see how good it all is:D

Rangier Rover

24th May 2010, 07:46 PM

Or wait till I fit it and see how good it all is:D

Good idea, now, hurry up and get it all working:p:D

Twin compressors and that thingy which goes hiss:twisted:
Think your set up may have a bit more wind than mine.:angel:

The poor old 120 wont know what it is any more.:eek:
Best part is, it will still look like a Landy most of the time.

isuzurover

24th May 2010, 08:17 PM

You blokes have too much money!!!

I will be getting all my bits here:
NeuForce Home Page (http://www.neuforce.com/)

rovercare

24th May 2010, 08:24 PM

Good idea, now, hurry up and get it all working:p:D

Twin compressors and that thingy which goes hiss:twisted:
Think your set up may have a bit more wind than mine.:angel:

The poor old 120 wont know what it is any more.:eek:
Best part is, it will still look like a Landy most of the time.

What its going to be is one ****ing expensive 120":eek:

Tomorrows shopping will be yet another 4K, of to Isuzu aswell, for new manifold, front and rear seals, head gasket, thermostat, studs and gaskets etc, then air suspension stuff....

rovercare

24th May 2010, 08:32 PM

You blokes have too much money!!!

I will be getting all my bits here:
NeuForce Home Page (http://www.neuforce.com/)

Yep, work lots and get paid lots, but I do want to live in this thing for a while, so hopefully its worth the expense:D

Vern

25th May 2010, 06:44 PM

What its going to be is one ****ing expensive 120":eek:

Tomorrows shopping will be yet another 4K, of to Isuzu aswell, for new manifold, front and rear seals, head gasket, thermostat, studs and gaskets etc, then air suspension stuff....
front seal and manifold studs/bolts, thats what i needed:(

rovercare

25th May 2010, 06:52 PM

front seal and manifold studs/bolts, thats what i needed:(

Lucky I'm a good bloke and have ordered 2 front and rear main seals:D

Vern

25th May 2010, 06:56 PM

Lucky I'm a good bloke and have ordered 2 front and rear main seals:D
its only for my spare engine:)
gotta get the other one going first:(

Let me know when your upto engine stage, i'll come down with a few and tinker, in particular, turbo stage:)

rovercare

25th May 2010, 07:03 PM

its only for my spare engine:)
gotta get the other one going first:(

Let me know when your upto engine stage, i'll come down with a few and tinker, in particular, turbo stage:)

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