MogLite

I'm looking for a Father Jack video clip that is suitable...... only he has the command of language to sum up the situation. Glad you are okay

Everything must be modified I couldn't live with a 110, seating + driving position are all wrong for me. There is also the cost - a decent (ie TDI) 110 costs the earth and I'd never want to take it into the trees. Besides - no wipe clean leather in a 110

I've not done much 4x4 driving of late, the reasons have been building MogLite, family and work commitments etc etc. It was brought home to me this morning, when I was sorting through some digital pics on my laptop. From about 2000-2005 I was out at least once a month, first in the Camel Disco, and then in the Ibex. But I've noticed as the vehicles I own get more and more capable - the less and less I use them I've completely lost the competition bug, but damn it was nice to mess about at a site day, or bimble around on a green-lane. Got me thinking about how to re-live those "glory years". My Ibex is a non starter, as I need to be able to take my kids out too. My Isuzu is way too straight to be bouncing off of trees. I came to the conclusion that the BishTail is about the right comprimise between cost, performance and usability Comfortable four seater Reasonable suspension and grip Simple, easily repaired and economical Quite nimble and light Simple winch setup. I'm currently thinking with a pair of LandCruiser/Patrol axles on it - it'd be a real good weekend warrior capable of 90% of what a site day has to throw at it, and yet remain fun and a challenge to drive well. Maybe a Bobtail will replace some of my fleet sometime anyone wanna part-ex one for an Ibex....

That was pretty much my criteria when I bought my Isuzu. A "BigHorn" would fit the bill a treat. I've got a single bed in mine, and its great for crashing out - slept like a baby at Billing. The auto might struggle to get 25mpg, but a manual certainly would. I doubt they are as good as the LandCruiser, but you do get a lot more car for your money. I couldn't bring myself to pay £4k for a G-plate LandCruiser. Decent Isuzu's are about 2K and you'd have a job to spend 4K on one IMHO. Andy

Simonwh - thats a sweet 130 Looks a lot more manageable than this monster I saw in France a while back

Suck starting a leaf blower is the true measure of a "good girl" Asda had 240V elCheapo cylinder vacuums for less than £15, so for that price - I'll drag the extension lead out.

I'm sure the solicitor acting on behalf of the bus-shelter full of flatened people.....may view things a little different. Anyone want to buy a nice tow-truck - just to make sure.....

I'm old enough and ugly enough to take the flak Colour - no preference, but an anti-slip rubber coating is always a useful thing to have...........

Hardly hardcore fab - but what the heck. Is there such a thing as a decent 12V vacuum cleaner ? My 240v workshop vac has died The new Dyson in the house is very unwiedly The little rechargeable dustbuster we've got is useless. Be nice just to plug something into the fag lighter - rather than drag a 240V from the house. Any recommendations ? Andy

Not quite what you are after, but there is a cool Ibex camper of a similar spec to what you describe. Camperbex I can't remember if its 130" or 150" wheelbase, but the rear axle is a Salisbury, but with the short side replaced with a long side, to give a central diff, and more importantly a wide track for the demountable body.

Build a radical vehicle - and enter competitions - ohhhh what a great idea.....

The trouble with securing the body, is as the suspension compresses, the straps can come adrift. Without air suspsension, I doubt you'd be able to strap a 4x4 down onto the bumpstops easily. However when I tow next time, I'm definately going to strap/winch the body down, to take out some of the float, but the wheels will be securely strapped too.

A mate of mine needs to do some body work repairs - actually wheel arches on a Nissan Patrol. He's got an arc welder, but no MIG. Has anyone tried one of these from Frosts ? My suggestion was to get a spot weld gun for his arc welder, these are about £50 off of eBay. Along with a joddler - I think that'll be bang on. Anyone had any success with body repairs and an arc welder ?

Actually that was the only time I've seen a PRT work. So its about a 20:1 ratio now. I sold mine on eBay, as I wouldn't palm it off onto anyone I knew. Si/Chris's anchor looks well nice, and is very light. When the time comes - I'll definately follow Will Warne's lead and write a cheque for one

I really enjoyed it. With the weather and mud - it seemed to remove the need to see every stand, examine every car, and get the best bargain, and concentrate on the social side. Friday lunchtime was a bit of a low though with the weather. I though it was ironic that the one stand I couldn't be bother to trek though the mud to, was Trailmasters - they were well flooded, and must be hoping bad luck doesn't come in three's. I did get a really nice ali hawse for £20 which I was well chuffed with.

Mine track straight and true, balance is perfect with no balance weights. However there is a lot of extra weight on the rim, so there are more forces and weight involved. Its like when you add a couple of inches to the tyre diamter.

The Shires have booked Seven Sisters in Wales again September 22nd / 23rd Same pricing structure and format as the last event All the details on the Shires website There is a booking form there, but there is also one here 7S_2_Entry_Form.pdf We will also be taking booking at Billing, at our club stand. Hope to see you there Andy

Matt Thanks - you got a PM I know Jon, and some of the Devon boys. I'll be on the Shires stand all weekend if you need an intermediary/drop off point. Andy

I hope someone can sort me out - its a sunroof for my Ibex..... currently the Ibex just has a big hole in the roof....... and I'm taking it to Billing...... and have you seen the weather forecast ?

Or when he goes to drive off, he actually reverses into the people/things behind him Sounds bl00dy stupid to me

Memory Map will run fine on 640x480 - thats what I use. It will show you where you are - realtime, scroll etc. The trouble comes when you mess with tracks etc. The save track button is outside of the 640x480 window !!

That is just so cool

If you fancy some bullet proof Nissan Patrol axles. A mate will have some available at the end of the month. Circa 1992 so coil spring. Not sure if the rear is disk brake yet, and its possible the rear might have a LSD or locker. He hasn't collected the vehicle yet. He'll be looking at about £500 a pair, based in Dorset. Suspension links and props available to help anyone considering a transplant. When I say bullet proof, I'm actually quoting Reads90 - circa 2006. But as he drives a Toyota now, these are probably worthless scrap, but Toyota axles will be worth a gazillion pounds, and take 53" tyres, 900bhp with no oil or grease in them for 100,000 miles

I've got a similar winch mount to that with a M8000 in it. With steel cable and a steel hawse, its pretty heavy to haul around. I've got some plasma to go on it, and a ali hawse is on the shopping list. I'm going to put a reciever mount in the loadbay of my Isuzu, for storage, probably tied into the seatbelt mounts for the 7-seat stuff, as I don't want a winch hitting me in the back of the head. I'm also going to put a mount on my trailer. Hope it helps

I want to bid on this small fuel tank eBay But I'm miles away from Sittingbourne Is there anyone from that area that could bring it to Billing for me ? Beer/cash/swapsies all possible for the favour Andy