Anderzander Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I wondered about the cappings and Patina - one way round would be to strip it back to the frame and pipework and have the whole lot galv’d ... when it weathered in it would go with the patina and look like the original Landy palette 🎨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 22 hours ago, Anderzander said: I wondered about the cappings and Patina - one way round would be to strip it back to the frame and pipework and have the whole lot galv’d ... when it weathered in it would go with the patina and look like the original Landy palette 🎨 you can't galv a roll cage for competition as you have to drill drain holes and the galv hides bad welds so I wouldn't pass scrutineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Ahh - wasn’t thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 10, 2019 Author Share Posted July 10, 2019 Not much happening on this, this trip home but I had to do something lol or its not going ahead so I sorted the rear bump stops They are bump stops from a Lada Niva and cost $7 plus post for new ones lol and are nice n soft with a long travel compared to alot of other factory options The second photo is with the rear axle taking the weight off the jack stands and I still have an inch of travel left on the shocks so my guess is full jounce will be around 3-4 times the sprung weight once the springs are in there so should be safe And yes it is made from old galv pipe lol I'm trying to use up all my offcuts and recycled steel.... I'm working towards when I can move into the new shed..... assuming I can get the council to give me permission to build one lol Right now onto the LS swop into my 40 series Cruiser lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sometimes things just don't go to plan lol.... making brackets to hold the top of the radiator made up hammer form dies etc.... get the first one done, has the fun factor that I'm happy with so hammer out the next one, get it to the last stage adding the captive bolts and had it sitting on the bench next to the original..... lol hmmmm what should be a mirror copy.... isn't Hmmmm kinda copied the first one..... that doesn't work so well given I have to weld them to each side of the roll cage X brace..... oh well there's always tomorrow night lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 I think anyone that's fabricated anything has done that. I find I normally do it when its the last bit of material! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 Lol yep I've been there a few times .... was thinking I might still use the wrong one on the other side of the X brace to bolt the trans tunnel too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 3 hours ago, De Ranged said: Lol yep I've been there a few times .... was thinking I might still use the wrong one on the other side of the X brace to bolt the trans tunnel too In that case make two opposite hand brackets then. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Glad it's not just me that has brain farts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 The funny bit is I stopped at least twice while I was building the second bracket to make certain I bent it the right way lol yep But got is sorted now And this is them mounted up And a little teaser of hopefully tomorrows finished setup... the bottom mount I'm really enjoying this, sheet metal is wonderful to work with.... there is the whole how do I fold it with what tools I've got.... working out the sequence that makes the best use of the box n pan folder and gives me the least amount of hammer forming lol then when it is formed its impressive how strong a bit of structure makes it and how light you can get it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 Almost got the radiator mount finished lol a couple more hammer forms and a bit of welding..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted August 12, 2019 Author Share Posted August 12, 2019 Finished the rad mount...... took a bit longer than I thought but I'm happy Now just got to make up the "wing nuts" and track down where my header tank has gone that should have arrived a couple of weeks ago lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 A wee bit more Mounted the radiator header tank.... still got to plumb it up to the radiator need to see what BSPT to AN fittings I can get More 1mm sheet metal hammer forms.... having a ball with this over the top stupid stuff lol Heres a better shot this side was a 3 dimensional hammer form, 3 separate dies, oh and I've fitted grommets to the mounts to keep the alloy from rubbing on the steel Hopefully get another night in the shed tonight trying to piece together a drive shaft for the back 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Looking food for sure, it might be a bit over the top yes but it looks cool and you won't have to worry about it cracking from fatigue 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 My apologies to all those looking for the broken pics, with photobucket not worth using I linked to my FB didn't realize they change url's on pics to stop this.... I've now sorted another option so I'll see if Imgur is a better option Been a bit distracted trying to sort a number of things so I'm able to start back up with the custom stuff in the new yr, It might even include an Ultra4 chassis build Anyway since I've been home and in the shed I had to do some more on the Toy... my home cash hadn't come through, international transfers sometimes take a while so I couldn't get the alloy for the tank but I had some sheet for the panels so started them I'm currently building the rear bumper and the rest of the panels hopefully get this finished soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Looking good ! please keep it coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Looking very good. If you're doing an ultra4 build definitely post your progress on a build thread! I saw U4 has now made it to aus. I can't wait to see some of the builds to turn up, hopefully something a little different to the standard styles Cheers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 We've just had our (New Zealands) first U4 race..... was very well recieved heard from some of my Aussy mates they are keen to come for the next one... will wait n see how that pans out Been sitting on a few extra pic's for this build... my laptop bit the dust and then I've had a carp run at work lol good enough one night was a 10:30 finish followed by a 3 am start lol.... but I've got a bit of time today so here is the rear bumper.... tried to make it look landy but lol I don't think I've managed this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 And a close up of a waste of time...... but I couldn't help myself lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo-fi Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 Not a waste of time if you enjoyed it!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted November 27, 2019 Author Share Posted November 27, 2019 Lol so true its why I do what i do, just sometimes you look back and think..... "I'd be so much further if I didn't......" lol Here's another, I've got a few more yet..... i'll try and get them up before I head home but I've got a large job list for work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted November 27, 2019 Share Posted November 27, 2019 15 minutes ago, De Ranged said: Lol so true its why I do what i do, just sometimes you look back and think..... "I'd be so much further if I didn't......" lol I know that feeling!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 And another update I need to get the pics and story up but the plastic fairleads was a bust i'm going stainless pipe now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Keep them coming - no worries about taking your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De Ranged Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Got some more stainless wire.... catch is no one in town had any in 0.8mm on a 15kg roll lol so I'm going to have to make a reel holder to run spool gun rolls in my mig But anyway I got the front axle out from under the chassis... I need it gone so I can get a set of axle stands under there to work out the rear leaf springs I'm close enough to final weight that I'm able to add weights in place of the missing components and passangers, I've added a tempory X member to clamp a leaf spring too and its just a case of adding leaves to it till I get it to take the weight at the right piont 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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