dirtydiesel Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 What are the plans for the rear cross member? is it strengthening to support the two down pipes from the roll cage? Its more to get rid of the last rusty mud traps, and provide a little more protection for the back end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Looking forward to seeing the cross member mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 same its looking really good so far, with the wings are there just going to be notches cut into them from the bulkhead edge forward to accomodate the cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 same its looking really good so far, with the wings are there just going to be notches cut into them from the bulkhead edge forward to accomodate the cage? Wings look something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Mind my paintwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 I was very carefull with the sticker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Mind my paintwork! :hysterical: what a comedian... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 What I was wondering... I don't know what kind of offroading you do, but do you have any problems with the rear mounted fuel tank? I've already damaged one which started leaking quite badly. And I seem to hit the rear bracket of this new tank very quickly even though it sits really high. I already have to be super carefull with it. Do you have a tankguard or something fitted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Fridges fuel tank is about 3 foot off the ground due to having portals. Fit either a guardian or a southdown tank guard I've had both and can't rate them high enough. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Fridges fuel tank is about 3 foot off the ground due to having portals. Fit either a guardian or a southdown tank guard I've had both and can't rate them high enough. Mike Mine sits very high too due to being sprung over .. I don't believe I've ever seen a tankguard for a Series. And even if they do, my chassis is definatily not a standard chassis.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Never been an issue, the tank is high up and usually the rear x-member will hit stuff first. There's a few scrapes in the paint on the tank but no real dents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 And the 109"s fuel tank is a custom one made out of 3mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToyRoverlander Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 That explains it . Mine will be relocated (custom tank under the floor above and in front of rear axle), it's way too vulnerable back there. Anyway, back on topic... That's one cool looking cage! I'm looking forward what gets done with the rear crossmember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 The rear x member is going to be along similar lines to the sills visually standard but very tough, i would have liked to something a little different incorporating rear quarter protection but the director of authenticity vito'd the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 but the director of authenticity vito'd the idea. Depends which of the many ideas you're talking about - if it was the one that involved cutting the rear corners in a Defender style then yes, that would be an affront to good taste I quite like the title of "director of authenticity", doubt I can persuade the mods to change it from my current one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 You can change your own can't you? or certainly could! That was just Barker exercising his powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 "director of authenticity" sounds like a made up job title in some council office somewhere. nice to see *cough* symapathetic engineering that ties in wth the original design so well I don't know what kind of offroading you do he's only into light stuff really - nothing too heavy :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 he's only into light stuff really - nothing too heavy :ph34r: Sad but true - as Dan says, I don't even have a winch fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Title change eh ? Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriebil.dk Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Just one question, how do you get the engine hood up and off, with that tube across in front of the bulk head ??? Very nice and Authentic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Just one question, how do you get the engine hood up and off, with that tube across in front of the bulk head ???Very nice and Authentic Unbolt the hinges from the bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Unbolt the hinges from the bonnet? back to the drawing board!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 The bonnet still opens further than std, and why would you need to open the bonnet more than once a year? let alone remove it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy-Novice Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 and why would you need to open the bonnet more than once a year? just remind me what make of vehicle it is? :hysterical: :hysterical: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 I reckon tweaking the hinges so the bonnet can be lifted off without being vertical, or fitting the Series II style ones which slide out sideways would do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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