miketomcat Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, simonr said: That car looks really cool! It ought to be Electric though 🙂. The original US version we borrowed the design from did build an electric version. The car it's self is still sat in his garage a rear suspension problem made it un-driveable and he lost interest unfortunately. I suspect one day I'll end up doing something with it. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 A reverse trike? Mini-based, I assume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 12 minutes ago, Bowie69 said: A reverse trike? Mini-based, I assume! Yes and no Honda vf1100 bike in the back sans forks and a formula ford based spaceframe and suspension up front with fiesta uprights from memory. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blanco Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I never realised 'Trikes' were directional 🙃 , but I have to say. ... thats cool, ....... if a bit small.... Respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 1 hour ago, Blanco said: I never realised 'Trikes' were directional 🙃 , but I have to say. ... thats cool, ....... if a bit small.... Respect! It's not small, comfortably seats two 6ft+ blokes, is car width and around 13ft long. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 I like it , looks like a set car off Bladerunner. Nice job Mike Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 36 minutes ago, steve b said: I like it , looks like a set car off Bladerunner. Nice job Mike Steve We built it long before that but I did double take when the adverts came out for the film. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted September 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2023 Been really busy at work recently so today has been the first chance. Spot of cutting. Got to love a sabre saw. Spot more trimming and.... Glued on with copious amounts of sikaflex. Job done. Hopefully it'll help but if it doesn't I think it looks better anyway. Mike 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wytze Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 7 minutes ago, miketomcat said: Been really busy at work recently so today has been the first chance. Spot of cutting. Got to love a sabre saw. Spot more trimming and.... Glued on with copious amounts of sikaflex. Job done. Hopefully it'll help but if it doesn't I think it looks better anyway. Mike It matches the bottem on the back. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Knowing Mike it will be the same mould.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 Just now, Bowie69 said: Knowing Mike it will be the same mould.... Nope fresh mould as it's a completely shape. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 Is that as much as you can lower the top front edge without causing interna issues? I can’t remember what’s going across the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 9, 2023 Author Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) Can't go any lower without major impact to top bunk and toilet area. Bear in mind the lower edge of the angled part is only around 200mm above the roof of the ibex and probably inline with the roof rack on the 110. Mike Edited September 9, 2023 by miketomcat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted September 14, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 14, 2023 Spot of paint and it looks like it always was. Mike 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 That looks fantastic. It will be interesting to see if you get an improvement in fuel consumption. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 240v electrics fitted the other day. Commando socket mounted under the front with a consumer unit inside under the lower bunk. Breakers for socket, charger and emersion plus RCD. Cables still to be clipped up yet. Today I fitted some stainless rails to protect the solar panels from overhanging trees. Also fitted the solar panel (will add a second, possibly a third when finance's allow) complete with scanstrut gland for the cable. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 22 minutes ago, miketomcat said: scanstrut gland Oh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 A type of good quality marine cable gland. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted October 2, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 2, 2023 Battery's in, just simple timber grounds and a strap. I would of liked them a bit further forward but they are to tall to fit. Wired in a 10amp 240v battery charger for at home/when hook up is available. Mttp hooked up to the solar panel so that's charging to. This is mounted up high just above where I'm planning to have the breaker panel. Mike 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I have two Scanstrut glands on my roof. They are very good and work well with the roof movement. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 Finally had chance to wire up the switch panel and make a panel to fit it in. Also have fitted a reading light in each bunk and made a trim to cover the wire. Mike 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 16, 2023 Share Posted October 16, 2023 I recognise that solar controller Neat job there, I'd expect nothing less though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 Alterations to the panel by the switches. Basically just two cave lockers to create somewhere to put phone/tablets etc while on charge. Another thing that's been annoying me is that I made the bed frame to wide and didn't allow for the window frame. I've cut 50mm off the bed frame and extended the support on the wall. Also made some overhead lockers to go above my bed this also covers the aluminium door frame from the original roller shutter door. We had a little condensation on this at Silverstone so I wanted to cover/insulate it. Ready to be fitted. Mike 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post miketomcat Posted October 22, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 22, 2023 Fitted. Picture of aforementioned cave locker. And toilet bulkhead temporary fitted. Also managed to get the first coat of varnish on the bare timber. Mike 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 That looks really, really nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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