northernchris Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Hi I have been really busy the last 2 days. Waht do you all think? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Very nice indeed Chris - looks absolutely cracking! Paint looks real smooth too - what's the spec for the tube / paint? Something a little different, like it. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Very nice indeed Chris - looks absolutely cracking!Paint looks real smooth too - what's the spec for the tube / paint? Something a little different, like it. Al. Cheers AL The tube is CDS 2 45mm x 3.6mm The cage was painted with etch primer then the black is plasti cote satin black, a real P.I.T.A to paint with!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Neale Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Cheers ALThe tube is CDS 2 45mm x 3.6mm The cage was painted with etch primer then the black is plasti cote satin black, a real P.I.T.A to paint with!!! Chris Looks the absolute dogs Chris - I really like that. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Not usually keen with exo cages but that actually looks pretty cool and very nicely fabbed. I can see the pads on the outside but some pics of the inner hoop and hwo the two are attached would be nice (please) and cage to rock slider mounts. How easy is it to get the tilt off and back on again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Not usually keen with exo cages but that actually looks pretty cool and very nicely fabbed. I can see the pads on the outside but some pics of the inner hoop and hwo the two are attached would be nice (please) and cage to rock slider mounts.How easy is it to get the tilt off and back on again? Pics 3 and 4 you can see the feet they are 10mm x 45mm x 125mm bolted with 12mm 12.9 cap heads and nylocks,sorry no pics of inside. The plates on the side go through to an internal hoop which is mounted on the side of the tub AND to the chassis via a cross dia and 2 rear stays. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted February 28, 2006 Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks, that helps. So is the internal hoop a new fab or a customised mil hoop with new back and floor stays. (Sorry but with a rag top myself I'm really interrested in how you've done this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted February 28, 2006 Author Share Posted February 28, 2006 Thanks, that helps. So is the internal hoop a new fab or a customised mil hoop with new back and floor stays. (Sorry but with a rag top myself I'm really interrested in how you've done this). Mil hoop INSIDE with T45 rear stays and dia.The canvas can be pulled out from behind the plate by taking the bolts out i never roll the side up anyway. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8hybrid Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 wow someone been busy with the tig welder!! i used be fabricator and build pritch1's with his help. but that is just gorgeous very very nice job!! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 That's very very nice, lovely job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 i like that, a bit different. looks a bit like some of the american rock-crawler cages i've seen.... nice work that man.. .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks for the comments lads. I would have thoughht moglite and hybrid would have gave it a roasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom P Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Did you use a tig to weld the tube together? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landy110 Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 That looks great. I want one! Ever thought of fabricating to order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 That looks great. I want one! Ever thought of fabricating to order? I you want one send me a pm 110 and we acn have a chat. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks for the comments lads.I would have thoughht moglite and hybrid would have gave it a roasting Nah we are not that mean Lovely craftsmanship. Like the CDS, love the tube fillets. Why three tubes running lengthways though ? Just for looks or to protect the soft-top ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted March 1, 2006 Author Share Posted March 1, 2006 Nah we are not that mean Lovely craftsmanship. Like the CDS, love the tube fillets. Why three tubes running lengthways though ? Just for looks or to protect the soft-top ? The 3 bars are to help in the event of it going over to stop anything pushing through into the cab area.Even though we are going to be wearing helmets this year. Regards chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 1, 2006 Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks for the comments lads.I would have thoughht moglite and hybrid would have gave it a roasting Absolutely no way. The quality of the work looks top notch, as does the design, welding and general finish. I also don't 'like' the hoops on the outside, yet they are FAR more practical, .......and just cos I don't like the style of something ....or the tube OD etc .......doesn't mean I can't see through it to the quality and time obviously taken for a top job, ...........and cage work is an absolute PITFA........ period ! Prob the nicest exo I have seen in a long time................. Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Absolutely no way. The quality of the work looks top notch, as does the design, welding and general finish. I also don't 'like' the hoops on the outside, yet they are FAR more practical, .......and just cos I don't like the style of something ....or the tube OD etc .......doesn't mean I can't see through it to the quality and time obviously taken for a top job, ...........and cage work is an absolute PITFA........ period ! Prob the nicest exo I have seen in a long time................. Nige Thanks for that nige. I posted the same pics on the devon 4x4 forum and got loads of smart arse remarks!!!! IT JUST SHOWS THE DIFFERANCE BETWEEN THE FORUMS. I would love to build something like out of this world but at the mo time is the limiting factor which is frustraing with have ALL the tools to hand to put together a real good one off. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 I see you went for a halo style hoop, don't see many like that this side of the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Chris If I had the top of my cage like that I would not of had the headache I ended up with. Very tidy. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yummy! Are you going to add a chassis mounted type (front hoop) also to the list? For those who don't want to use side bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernchris Posted March 2, 2006 Author Share Posted March 2, 2006 Yummy!Are you going to add a chassis mounted type (front hoop) also to the list? For those who don't want to use side bars? Yep it wouldnt be a problem,if anyone wants a cage to WHATERVER spec they like it can be done. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Personally I think this talk of T45 and CDS is modernism for no other reason than out of commercial interest.. you cant beat a bit of green oak, eco friendly and easy to work, for rally cars teak is a good lightweight substitute. I am currently growing a nice bramble bull bar - this should counter any arguements that Land Rover motor cars arent green. Progress is futile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted March 2, 2006 Share Posted March 2, 2006 Very nice, good work, nice pictures, really like the fact that it's not the run-of-the-mill shape too, particularly the front above the windscreen, not just the usual up across and down hoop for a Defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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