MogLite Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Here it is MogLite I'm carp at keeping secrets, and as a thank you to all of you out there that have helped with parts, advice and general p155 taking and I'd appreciate any feedback and yes with a few psi out of the tyres, it will roll out of the garage without problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Superb Work! I bet your pleased with how it has evolved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Nearly there Andy. Always nice to see the blingy paintwork is done before you've finished welding! You truly are the King of Bling! Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Good work Andy, keep it cracking on fella - we gotta get a WBBSC family outing/shakedown sorted for January at this rate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Er, yeah, I'll have to blag a lift as mine still looks like 2 crappy (unpainted - not even any bling) axles lying on my garage floor... Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Andy, i think i have a pair of harnesses laying around, you are welcome to them if they are what you want. Mandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Look pretty super so far - a lot of works has gone into it (understament of the year!). Design of the inner links is far from ideal, but with a sump and oil pump and filters in the way - what can you do? ThinkAuto do low profile oil pump base PC1, £ £83.85 ex VAT. "For the Rover, Buick, Oldsmobile, V8 where space can be very limited we can supply a replacement oil pump cover with outlets for a remote filter plus oil cooler if required." I'd be interested to see pics of radiator position - being so close to the seats would worry me that insufficient space for airflow is available - plus would make the seats unbearably hot. Possible to angle it more or have it along the side or horizontal above the engine?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 ??? I though the rad had been moved to the back now? Andy? I think there's a pic of it on the week 63 page - 'rear winch' - it's sitting above the winch, or is it just sitting there as somewhere to store it? Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted September 29, 2005 Author Share Posted September 29, 2005 Tony - thanks - yeah I'm really pleased the way it looks, and how small it is Its currently lower than my Ibex. Al - paintwork - well getting all the surface rust, and cleaning up the welds was a lot of work, and a bit of paint slapped on did my ego wonders !! I'm only brush painting bits that will be tricky to get to later. Once finished I'll spray the cage and the panels. Jez - yeah I hope to be driving it in January. Oh for those that are confused by - the acronym WBBSC Its We Build Big Stupid Cars, a little group of like minded individuals. Mandy - thanks, but I've got my heart set on a nice Blingy set of Luke harnesses in grey/silver. 02GF74 - As Al said rad position has changed to this Not that I've made any brackets etc for it yet. I've got a powerful 14" fan to go on the rad, and I've got another to extract vertically from the engine bay. The rad is an all ali rad designed for a 7litre US ford, so I'm hoping not to have to use too much in the way of ducting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboy Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Andy, Perfect timing... I was actually perusing your site last week as I may have an opportunity for some Unimog chunks and am tempted to build something.. Thanks for th inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Hi Andy MogLite is looking excellent. I see you are not going for cheapo hydrostatic steering then Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 02GF74 - As Al said rad position has changed to thisNot that I've made any brackets etc for it yet. I've got a powerful 14" fan to go on the rad, and I've got another to extract vertically from the engine bay. The rad is an all ali rad designed for a 7litre US ford, so I'm hoping not to have to use too much in the way of ducting. Wasn't sure if the rad was just positioned of ficed in place. Obviously you would protect it and have it a bit out of the way of winch and possibly flying cables/ropes etc. plus manic hands holding tool etc. flapping round that area..... 14 in. - hmmm, find the largest that will sit behind the rad - seems you need a push type - mondeo are 16 inch pull. (as your rad is quite squre, you are better of with 1 big fan than 2 small ones). I can give you info. about getting a smaller diameter water pump pulleey - I run one one mine (when I say mine, it is a lwt not a moglite or!!) , the theory being it turns the waqer pump fasterer at lowish revs when you need the most cooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Lookin' good B) Can't wait to see it... Might have to book more training so I have to drive your vehicle again! lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Looking great, Andy. I can't wait to see it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Raider Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 No worries Andy, didnt think you would want them but thought i'd make the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 29, 2005 Share Posted September 29, 2005 Wow! That is looking awesome Andy. Well done. Now I must get round to collect some stuff and have an oggle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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