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Back on subject, some gratuitous spam of Mike's stunning new truck, a real credit to you chap.
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Well done Mike, at least you've got a new list to work to and should get it through soon.
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Best of luck Mike, but knowing your workmanship you'll be fine. Looking forward to seeing it on the road soon? 7S?
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On 20/10/2017 at 7:45 AM, miketomcat said:
How about a disco 2 that either has or need's a galvanised chassis.
That was my plan A, followed by a D3
I think i'll have to test drive a D3 and see for myself, but the complexity and running costs are a bit off putting.
I've not been a fan of double cabs to be honest, the lack of real security would still be a worry when carrying valuable cargo.
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Now that i've retired my defender for a long term rebuild and am selling my works transit I need suggestions for a replacement landy / 4x4 that will be my only every day transport. I think i know which model fits most of my criteria but am open to suggestions of something i haven't considered.
It needs to be a comfortable motorway cruiser / everyday commuter / cross country tourer
It needs to be reasonably capable off road and needs to be able to have a winch fitted
Something that doesn't attract the thieves
Must be able to tow 3t
It needs to be able to hold a good sized cargo/ building materials / 16ft timbers on roof rack
A budget of around 8K including winch, tyres and suspension upgrades
Suggestions please
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Another fantastic event as all ways, even with an epic midnight winch recovery. Looking forward to next year all ready.
A few snaps for those who couldn't make it.
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I've dipped two second hand chassis' both with great results, the one under my landy was done 12 years ago and still looks really good, not a spot of rust insight.
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Any one done it? Anything i should be aware of? Is Irish road tax and MOT recognised over here?
The vehicle i'm looking at already has a UK registration plate so that's one less concern.
It would be driven back so obviously it would need to be fully UK road legal as soon as the ferry docks.
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I fitted these about 10 years ago, no issues.
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That's the perfect size Mike, just a shame they don't do an all terrain in that size.
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I'm struggling to find some 33" all terrain tyres that aren't too wide, they need to be available new and a good brand. Any suggestions? The closest i can find is 285/75R16 BFG AT which is a little bit too wide for my liking.
Or am i going to have to look at 17/18" wheels? whats available that'll fit straight to a defender in that size?
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Long time no see, looks like a great mid life crisis.
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I went to AO last year for the first time, spent less than an hour looking around "the show", its more of a social gathering than a show in my opinion. Its good for looking at peoples rigs for ideas though as there is a huge variety of vehicles attending as campers. Plenty of talks and demos going on which helped kill the rest of the day.
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Fantastic event as always, great to catch up with old friends and even had glorious sunshine all weekend.
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Your local tool hire shop should have one for about £30 for the weekend, it's not worth doing your back in , even just dropping the boxes is so much easier with an engine crane.
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5 minutes ago, landroversforever said:
OT: You have a 110? or did you mean the 100" David?
When i chopped the arse off the 110 body for the 100", i used the 90 rear overhang measurement. If that makes sense.
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I cant find the dimension off hand but the cut will be half way through the fuel filler neck, so you'll have to fill the half a hole remaining
As Mike said, buy a 90 rear section and graft it in, or as i did when i chopped the back off my 110, i built my own cross member and then grafted it to the chassis with flat plate.
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I run heavy duty 90 front and rear springs on my 100" with OME dampers, i think its a perfect setup, nice and stiff, no wallowing about, even with the roof tent on.
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1 hour ago, honitonhobbit said:
I Like the TDS. It's a great winch. It's only drawback is it's length - you can't fit it between the chassis rails, it has to go on top.
My TDS fitted (only just) between the chassis legs, even with a 6mm plate on the inside of each leg.
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Shame, i'll need one for a post 98 project, and they look nicely made.
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15 minutes ago, honitonhobbit said:
Ive had three now
Side question, are they EC stamped?
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20 layers of electrical tape also works surprisingly well.
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My advise is to write your own parts book if your building a bitsa. I'm so glad i wrote all the part numbers when i build my hybrid all those years ago, ordering replacement parts is so much easier.
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Toolbox Trolley Build
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Tool box porn, but what can you do now to distract you from actually building the landy?