dangerous doug Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I think I still have the d2 sliding caliper that I was looking at using which I can pop in the post if you like. It takes a lot of space inboard though which is why I opted to use the willwood set with wolf wheels. i will say that you’re shooting for one of the narrowest pcd/disk conversions I’ve ever seen on a 404. I thought i did well with the face of the rim sitting about 20mm in from the hub nut. Like I say if it helps I do still have the mog wheels that you can cut the centres out of an modify the “spokes” and pcd like you did on the last set 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I'm just astonished Stephen hasn't just narrowed the axle casing. I mean... You shortened the diffs, the casing should a piece of cake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, dangerous doug said: I think I still have the d2 sliding caliper that I was looking at using which I can pop in the post if you like. It takes a lot of space inboard No need to post caliper, a measurement from pad braking surface to outside of called bracket would be good though Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: I'm just astonished Stephen hasn't just narrowed the axle casing. I mean... You shortened the diffs, the casing should a piece of cake? One thing stopping me narrowing the axles, my lathe does not have the length to make new halfshafts also if I shorten axle tubes I will need to undo my road wheels and re-make/ position spring mounts etc. Modifying the new wheels and re-jigging the brakes is relatively straight forward in comparison I like the look with the 20" mogrover rims, I'm really only looking at minor alterations to fit my off road 40" tyres Regards Stephen Edit...do you also like popcorn..............lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ed Poore Posted May 2 Popular Post Share Posted May 2 18 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: I'm really only looking at minor alterations To most folk minor alterations are swapping tyres for some chunky ones. Not building new wheels from scratch. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ed Poore said: To most folk minor alterations are swapping tyres for some chunky ones. Not building new wheels from scratch. Normal* Incase you've not noticed Stella's brain operates a bit differently to a normal person 😂 Edited May 2 by Stinkfloyd 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Ed Poore said: To most folk minor alterations are swapping tyres for some chunky ones. Not building new wheels from scratch. 11 minutes ago, Stinkfloyd said: Normal* Incase you've not noticed Stella's brain operates a bit differently to a normal person 😂 What can I say.....guess I'm mentally impaired....... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted May 2 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 2 13 minutes ago, Stinkfloyd said: Normal* Incase you've not noticed Stella's brain operates a bit differently to a normal person 😂 Your quite brave when I'm NOT at work..... Regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 6 hours ago, Stellaghost said: What can I say.....guess I'm mentally impaired prepared....... Regards Stephen Mike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Your are exceptionally gifted, if that's an impairment, there should be more of it about. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted May 12 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 12 A quick update ( only because its been about a week or so and I usually get lack of progress grump mail if I take too long.......lol ) Been making progress 440 holes drilled, 180 tapped to m8 and 10 rings rolled also plenty of have to do DIY..... On holiday this week, will start building wheels once I get back Regards Stephen 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Teaser shots before my hols Now with original insert in position..ish Regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: Teaser shots before my hols Now with original insert in position..ish Regards Stephen Very nice, as expected😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5toV8110 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 You could sell them to military vehicle contractors... Cheers Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Not quite what I had in mind when I said concaved but just as good and looks better. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 That looks terrible! Some good skills with thick plate, we need to see the tooling you did for that. Enjoy your hols. Daan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted Monday at 10:06 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted Monday at 10:06 AM Meccano technic.... Regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted Monday at 10:21 AM Share Posted Monday at 10:21 AM The man is a machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted Monday at 11:36 AM Share Posted Monday at 11:36 AM I bet he couldn't wait to get back from his holiday week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted Tuesday at 11:52 AM Author Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 11:52 AM That's one more or less finished, paint needs to harden for a couple of days then fit the tyre and see what it's like Welding up Fitting beadlock inner ring Blended Painted Has been a lot of work but hey ho, only 4 more to do Regards Stephen 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted Tuesday at 12:09 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:09 PM Really, really like them. 8mm plate dimple-died? What sort of press did that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted Tuesday at 12:45 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 12:45 PM Damn, that's nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted Tuesday at 12:45 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 12:45 PM 30 tonne press Regards Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted Tuesday at 01:40 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:40 PM 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: Really, really like them. 8mm plate dimple-died? What sort of press did that... Squeezed between his own bare hands! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreePointFive Posted Tuesday at 01:43 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 01:43 PM That looks like a decent paint job too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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