Thread: Coil sprung FC

Yes it could, I did consider putting the column down through the bottom of the footwell, and if I was doing it again that's probably how it'd happen.
However, as I was working with a freshly galvanised bulkhead (with a new dash attatched) I didn't really want to start sawing it up, hence the double joint at the bottom of the main column.

If it came out through the footwell You'd also be able to keep the servo and brake master under the bonnet.
I went to some trouble reducing the pedal box to make it fit, only to find the servo wanted to be where the column was.

A couple of lessons learned, and improvements to be made if I did it again, hopefully not as limited in terms of cutting and welding by a galvy chassis and bulkhead.

Worth noting that the steering works pretty well with the engine running and power assistance.

Originally Posted by DasLandRoverMan

Yes it could, I did consider putting the column down through the bottom of the footwell, and if I was doing it again that's probably how it'd happen.
However, as I was working with a freshly galvanised bulkhead (with a new dash attatched) I didn't really want to start sawing it up, hence the double joint at the bottom of the main column.

If it came out through the footwell You'd also be able to keep the servo and brake master under the bonnet.
I went to some trouble reducing the pedal box to make it fit, only to find the servo wanted to be where the column was.

A couple of lessons learned, and improvements to be made if I did it again, hopefully not as limited in terms of cutting and welding by a galvy chassis and bulkhead.

Worth noting that the steering works pretty well with the engine running and power assistance.

Did you actually manage to keep the defender pedal box, servo and master cylinder on the firewall behind the front panel?

I be really interested in pics if you did.

Diana

Kind of...

I modified the pedal box (early 110 type with fairly wide/flat servo) to get the servo far enough down and back to clear the bonnet and stay behind the front panel. I was then going to shorten/reshape the pedal to suit.

However, when I went to test fit I found the servo interfered with the steering column (standard defender setup) so I abandoned that idea as moving the column would involve cutting up the (galvanised) bulkhead.

If you were doing it on a IIB (or with the defender column rerouted) then it'd work nicely.

You might also find some inspiration from this one: Clicky

I've also seen an RRC pedal box hung in the footwell, the top panel cut out and the pedal box hanging in bolted to the front face of the bulkhead at the top, and brackets holding the bottom edge.
This was another coiled FC build on a 110 chassis that the guy got so far with and gave up with it, so it never got a steering setup as the guy couldn't work out how to do it, despite my telling him to run a setup something like what I've built with this truck.
If I can find a picture I'll put it up.

It's nearly finished, it goes, it stops, it steers and in general seems to work.



A few things to finish, such as the front end lights, and screw the cab floors down, followed by strapping an IBC down on the back for its trip to get the body fitted.



Even a bit of interest about building another with a full top chassis and dropside body for someone else.

Excellent work there.
Looking good.

Bloody awesome.

Originally Posted by DasLandRoverMan

Yes it could, I did consider putting the column down through the bottom of the footwell, and if I was doing it again that's probably how it'd happen.
However, as I was working with a freshly galvanised bulkhead (with a new dash attatched) I didn't really want to start sawing it up, hence the double joint at the bottom of the main column.

If it came out through the footwell You'd also be able to keep the servo and brake master under the bonnet.
I went to some trouble reducing the pedal box to make it fit, only to find the servo wanted to be where the column was.

A couple of lessons learned, and improvements to be made if I did it again, hopefully not as limited in terms of cutting and welding by a galvy chassis and bulkhead.

Worth noting that the steering works pretty well with the engine running and power assistance.

Notice you have a series 3 dash and firewall.
I rebuilt mine with that as well and with the column going through the hole in the floor the steering wheel was too close to the dash top so I had to use a modified wheel. The PAS I put on it though is the ram assisted type.
I would like to go your way somehow.

A quick update, I've finished my part of the build, and the truck successfully completed a 200 mile run to the owners workplace to have the body built onto it.
A couple of teething issues, and an identified need to put an anti roll bar on the front axle, but generally it works well.

I have a video of it coming out of the workshop which I'll post up when I can get it to upload to YouTube.

Diddiman, this vehicle is all 'Defender' asides the braking system.
You may find that a steering box from a P38 might be an easier fit than the LHD defender box.
Either that or a RHD Defender box bolted to the outside of the chassis?

Obviously the big difference is this build has an extra 4-5 inches of clearance between the chassis and the top frame.
Things are quite tight on a proper FC chassis.