Stellaghost Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Had a very quick reckon up on how much this project has cost me to date, purely out of interest to myself. Up to now around £3200, this also includes consumables, obviously time is not included, non of us worry about that I guess........ Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Given what you've achieved, that seems a bargain! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Also probably worth that in scrap given the generous strength specifications 😁 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Small job so far tonight Original holes in very poor condition So this will cut the old pieces out leaving a 1/2" flange, then I will rivet these sections on, I can worry about making new wings / headlight boxes at some point in the future regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Another wee job off the list, Bush made for rose joint on pan hard rod Cable tied in so I don't bloody lose it..... Regards Stephen 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 26, 2022 Share Posted November 26, 2022 Have you done the bush as two top hat sections Stephen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 11 minutes ago, landroversforever said: Have you done the bush as two top hat sections Stephen? Not as yet, don't know how much twist I will get on the rose joint, Bush is too long at the moment so I can put sleeves over if necessary regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/21/2022 at 10:57 AM, Stellaghost said: Front bumper and winch remounted regards Stephen I'm assuming that winch will only be used to help others out? Can't see it being needed by yourself, given the front and rear air lockers and the ground clearance similar to that of a giraffe (ohh.. and the operator being a couple sandwiches short of a picnic lol). Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 47 minutes ago, Stinkfloyd said: (ohh.. and the operator being a couple sandwiches short of a picnic lol). Probably not the wisest thing to say considering your on temporary secondment to my team this week .............lol Be quite entertaining looking at a graduate engineer hanging from his ankles 100' up from a cement silo top........ Regards Stephen 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 21 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Not as yet, don't know how much twist I will get on the rose joint, Bush is too long at the moment so I can put sleeves over if necessary regards Stephen Have a look at the misalignment spacers that are available. They were silly cheap last time I bought any at work. Even if it gives you and idea of the shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, landroversforever said: Have a look at the misalignment spacers that are available. They were silly cheap last time I bought any at work. Even if it gives you and idea of the shape. I can make alignment spacers, the bush I made is just to see where I'm at when I start flexing again. As it stands at the moment I don't know what sort of movement to expect off the pan hard rod, which is why the bush is probably way longer than it needs to be Does it move that much where it requires misalignment spacers.?? Some info on that would be good regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Stellaghost said: I can make alignment spacers, the bush I made is just to see where I'm at when I start flexing again. As it stands at the moment I don't know what sort of movement to expect off the pan hard rod, which is why the bush is probably way longer than it needs to be Does it move that much where it requires misalignment spacers.?? Some info on that would be good regards Stephen I would have thought no, but I can grab a picture of mine so you can see how much it flexes. Worth bearing (pun intended!) in mind that if you’ve got a rose joint one end, it won’t be averaging the movement over two bushes like it would normally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 27, 2022 Author Share Posted November 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, landroversforever said: I would have thought no, but I can grab a picture of mine so you can see how much it flexes. Worth bearing (pun intended!) in mind that if you’ve got a rose joint one end, it won’t be averaging the movement over two bushes like it would normally. All help gratefully received regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Bulkhead removed and bonnet hinge taken off and re-positioned regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Front headlight boxes sorted with panels I made the other day Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Power steering pipes refitted and front panel trimmed and Bolted into position Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Bulkhead removed and bonnet hinge taken off and re-positioned regards Stephen For a moment I thought you'd fitted some treasure from the scrapman in the form of a Hiab to Sid..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 10 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: For a moment I thought you'd fitted some treasure from the scrapman in the form of a Hiab to Sid..... ahhhhh Very good...... Need to be more considerate of my back ground when taking photo's... Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Bowie69 said: For a moment I thought you'd fitted some treasure from the scrapman in the form of a Hiab to Sid..... Not a bad idea........ Could lift the "little green thing" clear when hung up on its diffs trying to follow Sid........ Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Bowie69 said: For a moment I thought you'd fitted some treasure from the scrapman in the form of a Hiab to Sid..... Glad I wasn't alone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 Radiator and intercooler piped up its all very tight, however there is clearance will just have to see how it goes once running I have a question, power steering pipe cannot follow usual route, it's fitted but very untidy, does anyone know if there is a flexible braided version available to buy or will it involve a bespoke one from someone like Pirtek TIA regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 36 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: I have a question, power steering pipe cannot follow usual route, it's fitted but very untidy, does anyone know if there is a flexible braided version available to buy or will it involve a bespoke one from someone like Pirtek If it's the high-pressure side you'll need it made by adults as it's in the 1000psi range, if it's the return pipe any old bit of garden hose will do* I've found the easy route is to cut the steel pipe with the fitting on it, clean it up & then get the hydraulics place to sell you a compression olive type fitting / adapter onto something sensible like 3/8" BSP and then they can do you a cheap & easy off-the-shelf hose to your required length with standard fittings on the end that won't cost the earth. *= Not really, obviously use proper hose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 Stephen Try Pioneer on info@pioneer4x4.com https://www.pioneer4x4.com/get-in-touch/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 @Stellaghost, try my thread for the PAS hose, was able to make it up at home and rated to 3000PSI, teflon lined stainless braided hose was the key. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted December 2, 2022 Author Share Posted December 2, 2022 15 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: @Stellaghost, try my thread for the PAS hose, was able to make it up at home and rated to 3000PSI, teflon lined stainless braided hose was the key. I remember that now ! If you don't mind me asking do you have a link to where you purchased said materials please Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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