Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 They are definitely masters of covert invasion..... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Been there, done that, I now keep a few very strong magnets from old hard drives in the workshop so I can go fishing immediately if anything goes in there - so far 100% success rate but I don't want to curse it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Setting up for measurements Swing away section is bent out slightly here to allow for door hinge clearance Swing away will locate here regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Starting to think spiders Web looks carp, it will probably go the distance Honest thoughts Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 10 hours ago, Bowie69 said: I think the third time that happened to me I was wearing goggle and face shield... Sneaky little blighters. That first picture.. It said pratt and whitney😁😁 A radial engine? With a three bladed prop ofcourse😋 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 I think this bent to shape will look better or even higher up Thoughts please Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I like the higher up bent tube. 11 hours ago, elbekko said: That's a scary one. And somehow metal pieces have an uncanny ability to get past safety glasses... Only time I ever got anything in my eye in the machine shop was wearing safety specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 (edited) 51 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Starting to think spiders Web looks carp, it will probably go the distance Honest thoughts Regards Stephen Think it looks good, my worry would be its structural integrity to what is a fairly heavy wheel bouncing off it when mud plugging. BUT there is a difference between looking flimsy and being flimsy and I suspect it to be the former rather than the latter. I like it though, especially if painted in red. Definitely don't bin it whatever you do! Edited July 29 by Stinkfloyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 Latest incarnation Getting bent Trial fit regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I do like the tube version a bit better, the spider web looks a bit J**p 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 1 minute ago, elbekko said: I do like the tube version a bit better, the spider web looks a bit J**p Thanks for your honesty Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 High tube version with a suitably sized cockroach welded to it The tyres and wheels look like they are going to work really well. Have you got a test run in mind yet or will you wait for the V8 to go in ? Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 I doubt it'd need it but a tube with a spinney thing to hold the wheel in place that clamps front and rear of the carrier together will make that quite a bit stronger? I agree I prefer the tubed version a lot more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 9 minutes ago, steve b said: suitably sized cockroach welded to it You been reading my mind............ Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 42 minutes ago, Ed Poore said: I doubt it'd need it but a tube with a spinney thing to hold the wheel in place that clamps front and rear of the carrier together will make that quite a bit stronger? I've already got something in mind.....but I like the way your trying to think before me.........lol Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toenden Posted July 29 Share Posted July 29 Maybe put the tube on larger diameter tubes around the front one making the rear one able to fold down to get the tire on/of? ...maybe that was the idea all along..? 🤔🙂 /mads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 29 Author Share Posted July 29 10 minutes ago, toenden said: ...maybe that was the idea all along..? 🤔🙂 It certainly is... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 12 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Honest thoughts Regards Stephen My honest thought of your spare wheel location in the position where it is now, is that you cannot see a thing when reversing. how about laying it flat in the bed? Or have a smaller wheel as an emergency spare? Sorry not trying to completely derail your plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 27 minutes ago, Daan said: My honest thought of your spare wheel location in the position where it is now, is that you cannot see a thing when reversing. how about laying it flat in the bed? Or have a smaller wheel as an emergency spare? Sorry not trying to completely derail your plan. I totally get what your saying the problem is the wheel is so bloody big, I had considered making a shelf to slide it onto, but to make that easy it would have to be at cappings level, which would then make access to high lift, locker compressor, etc a pain I tend not to use a rear view mirror and rely on wing mirrors for reversing, why ? Several years ago I was taking the dogs to the beach in my Fiat Doblo, my Patterdale terrier decided he could not wait for me to open the door so he jumped through the rear window, left me with a collection of shattered glass on the floor and a very proud of himself dog. I didn't replace the glass and opted for an aluminium panel which I made and fitted( little begger can't get through that ) so for several years I've managed without looking through the rear window Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Much more entertaining version than why I don't have a rear view in mine - it's simply pointless because the L322 seats in the rear block so much of the view. Even driving the Range Rover and normal cars I never intentionally use the interior rear view mirror anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 12 hours ago, steve b said: Have you got a test run in mind yet or will you wait for the V8 to go in ? Thinking about getting an mot with 200tdi fitted, at the moment just too many other things I need to do as well Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I like the tube better than the spider web - never had you down as a goth £15.99 gets you a rear view mirror that can see round corners and through any spare: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394821210209 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 11 minutes ago, FridgeFreezer said: I like the tube better than the spider web - never had you down as a goth £15.99 gets you a rear view mirror that can see round corners and through any spare: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394821210209 Not goth but Metal..... I don't know if your being helpful or taking the proverbial p%%s..... considering my total fear of electrics..........lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I thought the spider web looked cool but the tube verison is more traditional. Are you going to provide some restraint to the carrier on the near side? Whilst it may all be strong enough , having all that weight supported from a single point is going to make it very lively and may even unsettle the vehicle when in compromising positions. A robust peg with an antiluce would make it quick and easly to release when required? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 52 minutes ago, bishbosh said: I thought the spider web looked cool but the tube verison is more traditional. Are you going to provide some restraint to the carrier on the near side? Whilst it may all be strong enough , having all that weight supported from a single point is going to make it very lively and may even unsettle the vehicle when in compromising positions. A robust peg with an antiluce would make it quick and easly to release when required? Just purchased some spring loaded locking bolts this morning Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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