Popular Post Stellaghost Posted April 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 15, 2022 Steering arm complete other than paint and fitting Not enough concentrated heat at home This is better Cleaned up Amazing how long this has took for something that looks relatively simple, but done now regards Stephen 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 Oh man, that looks beautiful, must be very, very pleased with the result? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 15, 2022 Author Share Posted April 15, 2022 24 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: Oh man, that looks beautiful, must be very, very pleased with the result? I am thank you, its been worth the effort and best of all no welding on a steering component regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 15, 2022 Share Posted April 15, 2022 It’s pretty astonishing work 👏🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Awesome job you've done on that arm, looks factory! I just had a thought ..... Far too late though but thought I'd run it past you lot. Could the tapered holes have been made by making a tapered drift on the lathe and then hammering that into a predrilled hole that had been heated in the forge? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 14 minutes ago, CwazyWabbit said: Could the tapered holes have been made by making a tapered drift on the lathe and then hammering that into a predrilled hole that had been heated in the forge? anything is possible and your suggestion could work but I think the tapered drift would need some supporting bracketry so the drift stayed exactly in position when hammering, ideally one strike only as your going to lose heat over several strikes regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 On 2/1/2022 at 8:49 AM, Stellaghost said: Good question, part of my problem is winter, realistically I could start dismantling sid the roach in a couple of weeks, however if we are going to get snow then March and April are usually our worst months and as sure as eggs is eggs it will snow if I rip it apart..... So I'm looking at getting every thing sorted so it is more or less ready to hit the ground running at the beginning of May What's left to do before I dismantle ? Finish off the other rims ✅ Forge a new steering arm( need to make a forge first ) ✅ Make one link chassis cross member After dismantling Chassis to clean up and strengthen as required Rear chassis suspension mounts to make (6 mm instead of 3 mm ) Rear coil spring mounts to move back a wee bit Install transfer box from @Ed Poore ( timeline involved now Ed ) Sort out body work Fit new seats Sort out any unforseen issues with fitting axles I'm sure I will have missed several things out regards Stephen Two big things off your list now 😊 Cross Member next ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Anderzander said: Two big things off your list now 😊 Cross Member next ? Nothing like pushing me along eh..........lol regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Sorry - it’s like following a show you love, when you can’t wait for the next episode. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 16, 2022 Author Share Posted April 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Anderzander said: Sorry - it’s like following a show you love, when you can’t wait for the next episode. Ahh well can't be disappointing my viewers....... Bad form if the ratings dropped off........lol regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_grieve Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 It’s great to see the progress on this, I dipped out for a while from forums and social media in general but you’re doing some awesome stuff!! You’re also living your passion even if your health is sub optimal too, that’s impressive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninformed Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Can’t beat Oxy for simplicity and versatility. I used mine to forge the bottom flanges of radius arms and to pre and post heat/stress relieve the 4140 welded to my axle housings. good work mate 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyboy Posted April 19, 2022 Share Posted April 19, 2022 My goodness, that is some serious ingenuity and fabrication. I'm in awe, keep up the good work, Stephen. Regards, Mark. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 @Ed Poore bumpity bump bump Ed (gearbox) Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted April 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2022 Starting to build up front axle now but first I had to finish crush tube that holds my pneumatic cylinder in place If you remember crush tube was held together with jubilee clip Now tigged cut to right length and blended in position regards Stephen 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted April 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2022 Well that's enough for today New seals fitted bit of a carry on Not losing rollers this time, took them out with a magnet awkward to press pin out finally in bits New seal fitted and pressed back together after cleaning seal land up on lathe re-fitting rollers broke gasket but Brazil nut packets have other uses New seals for grease pathways made from some fuel pipe New gaskets Front axle mostly built up just discs and calipers to go on regards Stephen 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 This is a joy to watch. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted May 1, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2022 An unplanned hiccup..... Going to have to be patient can't upset Mrs wagtail regards Stephen 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 So had a bit play today influenced by @CwazyWabbit and his question So this was done very roughly Predrilled piece of 20x50 flat bar add forge and some tools getting there finished result is very good a wee bit of lapping and the two parts would go together perfectly, I must add this process would be easier with two people You can see the tapered sides decent fit The proof with measurements so all in all a good idea that can now be filed away for future use regards Stephen 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 That turned out lovely Definitely an alternative! Thanks for trying it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, CwazyWabbit said: Definitely an alternative! Thanks for trying it out. You are most welcome regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 You've probably mentioned it somewhere already but what steering box are you using ? What made me ask is the length of the drag link steering arm on the axle . You're making great progress with this whole project , with all the bespoke engineering elements too. hot forging the taper with a podger was an inspired idea CW Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 36 minutes ago, steve b said: You've probably mentioned it somewhere already but what steering box are you using ? What made me ask is the length of the drag link steering arm on the axle . You're making great progress with this whole project , with all the bespoke engineering elements too. hot forging the taper with a podger was an inspired idea CW Steve Just the normal defender steering box the drag link steering arm is deceiving in the photos, I've worked it so it sits the same height and same position in relation to axle tube as it is on my lightweight at the moment, hopefully it will be ok or I will be looking at some form of hydro- assist the bespoke elements may be a problem for someone in the future lol I agree with you @CwazyWabbits idea was certainly inspiring Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 Yeah , I thought about it more after I'd posted and realised that it's because you can see it all the way to the king pin where the std. defender swivel housing and arm sort of masks the distance visually. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted May 3, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 3, 2022 Lifting operations today Front axle out at the moment wheels fitted for standing, front and back views Jerry can for perspective Close up of wheel rim mods now fitted, hub nut just in view on last picture total width is 76" and lightweight with coiled axles sits at 71" so 21/2" extra width to accommodate with mud guards, I'm really quite happy with that because it's not going to look stupid wide Now to lift the rear axle back in for pneumatic cylinder fitting and A frame modifications regards Stephen 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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