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dollythelw
14.03.2008, 12:33
Kim goes to his summer house so I have to write this in English (sorry), when he has finished all his cider and beer he will come back and write in Finnish
last year we make this car
http://www.flyingspanners.net/gallery/ladoga_07//2007-06-02-07h40m42.jpg
http://www.flyingspanners.net/gallery/ladoga_07//2007-06-09-14h43m18.jpg
but we sell it, so now we make a new car <img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF11712007-01-21.JPG
LS1 & TKO500 <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12012007-02-04.JPG
we bend a LOT of tube
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF11952007-02-01.JPG
Rover chassis & Volvo portals, we make it all a bit stronger
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12192007-02-06.JPG
we do a little welding
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12272007-02-09.JPG
and make stronger
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12422007-02-11.JPG
it doesnt take so long before it looks like a car again
Nice work! Not much left of stock chassis <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>
How do you make that engine water proof for deep waters? Or is it so light weight that it flows on water?<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
"Suck my dick"
-Ron Jeremy
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dollythelw
14.03.2008, 14:03
we move the ECU to a nice dry place and put it in a waterproof box, the electrics are all GM "Weatherpack" connectors, the spark plug caps are a really good fit and are sealed with silicone grease, there is no distributor to worry about - hopefully it will be ok, when it is finished I drive the car into a lake, turn it off 30 minutes and come back and start it, if it doesnt work then theres a problem <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12512007-02-14.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12562007-02-18.JPG
more tube..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12642007-02-25.JPG
..........and some more
dollythelw
14.03.2008, 15:45
I dont know why but for some reason we always seem to start at the back and work forward
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12802007-02-28.JPG
even racing in Russian winter I dont think my feet get cold <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF12942007-03-03.JPG
it is still not so many Kgs - its easy to pick up
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13122007-03-07.JPG
pastirolli
14.03.2008, 16:26
<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> ......nice........!!! <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
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dollythelw
14.03.2008, 16:56
kiitos!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13162007-03-07.JPG
maybe Roope will stop calling me lazy now ?
nothing exceeds like excess....
You guys sure can handle tube!
Can´t wait to see how does it look when it´s ready!
More pix?
Those shocks seems pretty long, how long stroke those have?
"Suck my dick"
-Ron Jeremy
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dollythelw
14.03.2008, 19:01
its been fun learning - its the first time we use tube like this! we use a computer program called bend tec pro to help us calculate the tubes, without it we would have made a lot of mistakes!
wheels have arrived now
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/03-03-08_15502008-03-06.JPG
we try to keep the car nice and light for the swamps so we use alumium and fibreglass a lot, Mike came and made the mould for the roof section
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13262007-03-10.JPG
about 80% of the car is Tig welded - its been a long time since I did this, I need more practice!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13312007-03-10.JPG
we cut some more tube
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13332007-03-11.JPG
and made the suspension brace
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13412007-03-11.JPG
and the wings :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13422007-03-11.JPG
suspension is 16" (40cm) in the back and 14" (35cm) front, the bodies are 63mm
nothing exceeds like excess....
Edited by - dollythelw on 14/03/2008 19:04:59
Hey, no need for the Finnish version, for those who don't understand english, the pictures will be enough. This forum needs more global stuff too, and it's never too late to learn english, doh? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Very nice job btw guys!
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now looks good!!! do you put these seats??<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
what size tires is 16/35-15??
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Why did you leave part of original frame? Easyer work, or does some rule need it?
Nice lookin tube work.<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
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crazy bitches! nice looking car!! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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dollythelw
15.03.2008, 11:15
The seats are from a defender, my wife found them - they are so ugly no one else wanted to buy them so we got them cheap :)
we drive prototype class so we use 39.5x18x16.5, the wheels are internal double beadlock - hopefully if we have enough time we make the CTIS (Central Tyre Inflation) but there is so much to do and not so much time left <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13622007-03-14.JPG
the radiator has a home now
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13592007-03-14.JPG
lots of Tig work - mig would have been a lot faster....... but I'm stubborn
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13632007-03-14.JPG
we start making panels - many of them!
We use the original rover chassis because it saves us about 1 week of work - I dont think 4 link is so useful for trophy raid, its more difficult to keep from breaking, needs more spare parts and we dont need that much suspension travel.
glad you like it - we fly 2 flags when we race, The Finnish Cross and the English cross, without the Team in Finland this car does not work, Kim, Mikko, Harry Potter, Kai, James and Vili :)
nothing exceeds like excess....
Too cool! <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>
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I guess being stubborn is a compliment in this case. Looks like the beginning of an awesome ride...
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That's a sweet ride! Great work!
Are those re-centered Hummer wheels, and if so, where did you bought them?
Heikki H.
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dollythelw
16.03.2008, 12:18
the wheels are Stazworks, John makes some good stuff (maybe a little bit heavy but you can drive fast into big rocks and they survive <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
we make some hinges for the doors
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF13802007-03-18.JPG
and weld up some old box section that we found - free is my fave price :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14112007-03-19.JPG
Kim seems to like having doors for some reason (he is lazy) so we must make them, I try to make the doors very light -
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14062007-03-18.JPG
its easy to get in and out even for Kim (he is only 1.24 high) I make some door tops before the winter comes, I dont have time at the moment
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14022007-03-18.JPG
starting to look a bit more like a car now :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14042007-03-18.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
.....holy fuck you're good at welding.....
quote:its been a long time since I did this, I need more practice!
Apparently not SO long....
OT: I'm getting a bit depressed just looking at those pictures, I can barely use paperglue correctly....
(usually I manage to glue myself instead of the papers....)
Anyway, lookin' sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!
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Olen luonnonystävä, mudassa SE on mukavaa!!
Ei siitä missä aita on matalin vaan missä sattuu eniten!!
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-79 BJ40 305cid 15X38.5-15 bogger
dollythelw
17.03.2008, 11:42
ha, long enough - my mind remembers what to do but by hands seem to have forgotten sometimes <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> I think theres enough practice still to come so maybe it will get better!
I start to make a petrol tank, these engines are supposed to be not as thirsty as SBC's but I still make this one 120ltrs
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14232007-03-21.JPG
we made a tool for making rills in aluminium and now I cant stop using it! Kims footwell;
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14422007-03-22_1.JPG
I dont think it will stay shiny for long <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14322007-03-21.JPG
Mike makes more fibreglass - we use it in places where it's a complicated shape that would take too long to make in aluminium, its very fast to do it this way
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14302007-03-21.JPG
I will fill this hole with the petrol tank, a locker for rope, a back winch, radiator, spare fuel, hi-lift, chainsaw...... shit, maybe not enough space lol
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14292007-03-21.JPG
looks a lot better without the tape on it
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14672007-03-23.JPG
started to weld up the sump for the petrol tank - starting to find my speed again (finally!)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14582007-03-23.JPG
hope you like?!
kiitos
Jez
nothing exceeds like excess....
Edited by - dollythelw on 17/03/2008 11:44:23
quote:
we made a tool for making rills in aluminium and now I cant stop using it!
You have pic of that tool? I need to fab one too, I have to weld couple of square meters of steelsheet to cargo floor, and it needs a bit of reinforcement to keep it from rattling.
Heikki H.
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dollythelw
17.03.2008, 14:11
Heikki - a few old bearings, 2 gears from an old motorbike and some box section steel, turn a couple of parts on the lathe for the rollers
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14532007-03-23.JPG
we clamp the tool in the vice and then put a G clamp on the tool to adjust the pressure
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14552007-03-23.JPG
cost maybe 10 euro in bits :)
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Heikki - a few old bearings, 2 gears from an old motorbike and some box section steel, turn a couple of parts on the lathe for the rollers
Simple and cost effective. Nice :)
Do those arms have any significant flex when working? Aluminium is soft, but I think that with steel you would have start easy and roll back and forth several times before wanted depth is achieved. I guess I use similar, but much sturdier design so I get wanted rill depth on a one run.
Heikki H.
FJDC (http://www.fjdc.org)
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Edited by - 4x4_76 on 17/03/2008 19:26:55
quote:we made a tool for making rills in aluminium and now I cant stop using it! Kims footwell;
Have you seen these pictures <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://www.zimbio.com/Automobile+Makes+and+Models+Jeep/articles/27/Jeep+Wrangler+Driver+Almost+Gets+Impaled+Tree
Can't protect yourself from everything..
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dollythelw
17.03.2008, 21:09
the tool doesnt flex with 1.6mm ally, it doesnt like 3.0mm though - it doesnt seem to mind 1mm steel but thicker than that would need something chunkier, burn a horseshoe out of some 30mm plate?
its perfectly acceptable if a tree hits Kim in the nuts, it would be doing the world a favour <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
nothing exceeds like excess....
Edited by - dollythelw on 17/03/2008 21:12:15
dollythelw
18.03.2008, 13:38
Time to start working on the petrol tank, we make a flange with bolt holes in it and weld the flange to the top of the tank, the thick steel plate is clamped on to minimise distortion during welding and keep the gasket face nice and flat
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14742007-03-24.JPG
the cover plate needs holes drilled to fit the feed pipes from the fuel pumps and the return fuel line
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14822007-03-24.JPG
we dont have the right sizes of aluminium and no time to try and find it, but we do have welders and a lathe - so we make things fit :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14802007-03-24.JPG
a little cutting (this lathe is older than god.......but it was very very cheap)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14842007-03-24.JPG
a little more welding - and we have a petrol filler and cap :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14862007-03-24.JPG
long nights working on the car....... not enough sleep, going to work the next day hurts
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14882007-03-25.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
19.03.2008, 12:31
more things made, a baffle
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF14962007-03-25.JPG
that goes inside the petrol tank
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15002007-03-25.JPG
tack weld it together
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15022007-03-25.JPG
seam weld it
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15132007-03-25.JPG
it needs more work but I do that later
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15212007-03-25.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
20.03.2008, 11:39
we make the panels for the other side, eventually if there is time I make sides to this and it looks like a wierd version of a landrover farmeri (I guess I dont spell that correctly? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> )
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15202007-03-25.JPG
I want the petrol tank to fit tight to the bulkhead and be protected
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15272007-03-25.JPG
a little cutting and making the fuel filler fit
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15302007-03-26.JPG
making the sump clear the "A" frame for the back suspension - I use "in tank" fuel pumps, maybe this is a good idea or maybe not ?!?! we find out if they like Russian petrol soon anyway :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15312007-03-26.JPG
it fits much better now
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15362007-03-26.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
IironSika
20.03.2008, 21:41
I hate this topic. Makes every one elses work look like shit.
PS: Looks GREAT! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Damn, it looks SO GOOD. I think, you have been welding TIG a few times before this project. Excellent!!! Perfect!!!
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dollythelw
22.03.2008, 01:50
- its a long way from being perfect but we get a little better everytime we make a new car, thanks anyway :)
to save some time the wiring has already started!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15472007-03-28.JPG
Mike made the bonnet - bits from an Evo 8 and some stuff we bent up, it only weighs a couple of Kg's
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16002007-03-30.JPG
we will cut the vents in later :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15992007-03-30.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
25.03.2008, 13:56
Its been a busy weekend, many things got done :)
maybe this is good for 5 or 10km/h in the swamp??
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF15912007-03-30.JPG
I make some plates
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16082007-04-01.JPG
and some little bosses and weld them on
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16122007-04-01.JPG
we make the front axle mounts
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16492007-04-02.JPG
and the bulkhead for the cab (its not finished yet)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16572007-04-02.JPG
battery box... I will cut this and make it a little bit different, I think its a little bit too low
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16652007-04-02.JPG
the first stage of the coilovers, the lower mounts to the axle are made
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16612007-04-02.JPG
I love Tig welding in stupid positions <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16182007-04-01.JPG
I think these are strong enough but we will find out in the races :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16592007-04-02.JPG
Kim is back from his summer house, so if theres anything to answer in Finnish just ask :)
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
29.03.2008, 12:46
brm brm
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16822007-04-06.JPG
waterproof bling :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16792007-04-06.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16082007-04-01.JPG
Why have you welded those like that? Does it make it stronger, or is there another plate on it what you have welded (which I dont see)
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dollythelw
29.03.2008, 13:23
Repro - it's 2 pieces of steel welded together (4mm and 2mm), it's so the total plate is only "thick" in the places that see the highest amount of force (it saves a little weight if you build like this)
nothing exceeds like excess....
quote:
waterproof bling :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16792007-04-06.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
Nice bling!
what brand/model?
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dollythelw
31.03.2008, 11:42
its from a company called Acewell - good stuff :)
making bump stop cans
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF16972007-04-07.JPG
and fitting tyres - its not a fun job <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17262007-04-08.JPG
hmm, which track rod to use?
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17322007-04-08.JPG
..........the strongest..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17352007-04-08.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
How are you gonna get the speedometer to work? I mean, by using the hall-sensor or cable drive or what?
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Olen luonnonystävä, mudassa SE on mukavaa!!
Ei siitä missä aita on matalin vaan missä sattuu eniten!!
-88 HJ61 4.0TD 33X13.50-15 ltb
-79 BJ40 305cid 15X38.5-15 bogger
dollythelw
31.03.2008, 16:19
we use the electronic sender from a Discovery, it fits straight into the transfer box, calibrate the speedo to the amount of pulses and it works :)
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
31.03.2008, 16:37
you can get other pickups and make it work with almost anything - the cheapest way is to use a motorbike sprocket and machine this into the propshaft, then use the magnet sensor they supply
nothing exceeds like excess....
such a nice bling multimeter - where is it from ?
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quote:its from a company called Acewell - good stuff
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quote:
quote:its from a company called Acewell - good stuff
-74 Range, 215cid V8
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-pee-
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...ei se satu...
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quote:
such a nice bling multimeter - where is it from ?
http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/product_details.php?p=3923
quote:
use a motorbike sprocket and machine this into the propshaft, then use the magnet sensor they supply
Thank you, I'll try that. I was thinking to use the mechanical cable drive, but I think there aint no M12 threads in my TH400 or the Quadra-trac transfercase...
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Olen luonnonystävä, mudassa SE on mukavaa!!
Ei siitä missä aita on matalin vaan missä sattuu eniten!!
-88 HJ61 4.0TD 33X13.50-15 ltb
-79 BJ40 305cid 15X38.5-15 bogger
dollythelw
01.04.2008, 11:14
no problem :)
Jeeper - does that price include Finnish taxes?
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Yes tax is included to 199€ price
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Jeeper - does that price include Finnish taxes?
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I would say yes, allways included when for sale as "hyllytavarana" :), straight from store
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So is it expensive over here or really expensive?
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dollythelw
01.04.2008, 15:45
its pretty expensive, if there was a few of you wanting them I could price up sending a group of them over?
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If you're gonna do that, I'd like to get one.
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Olen luonnonystävä, mudassa SE on mukavaa!!
Ei siitä missä aita on matalin vaan missä sattuu eniten!!
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i am interested too - tell the price if you get enough orders -
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http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/product_details.php?p=3924 same thing, 159euros without that black box? Are there other differences?
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http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/product_details.php?p=3921
Maybe this is right model ACE-2853.
There is different warninlights in 2755 and 2853. Price is same.
dollythelw
02.04.2008, 13:06
2853 is the model we have, they cost £109 (about 120 euro) over here, the post cost to ship 3 would be about 35 euro. Maybe not so different in the end after all?
it looks nice, its waterproof and its a lot cheaper than buying lots of different guages- I think its pretty good value for money and it means I have less things to look at in the cab, thats good - I spend more time looking where Im going then :)
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£109 is about 140€...
but really jez, how are you? :)
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dollythelw
02.04.2008, 19:49
Terve Kari! Im good thanks, how's you? are you coming to Vepski Les?
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you´ve been busy, i see that <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
but i´m not, just sun and beer as usually <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
i like to come vepski, but there is a few kinks before that.. like our car :D
need to talk with tapio and ask what he think about it.
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dollythelw
03.04.2008, 13:20
yep - we've been a little bit busy, but the rest of the time we enjoy the English sunshine and relax with a few beers... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17762007-04-11.JPG
I dont think we could have made this any stronger but we will find out in Russia..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17742007-04-11.JPG
just need to get the other side done, then the steering, then the panhard rod and then the bumpstops... hmm this might take a while
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17642007-04-10.JPG
We get the other knuckle converted...... it takes a lot of time to do <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17702007-04-11.JPG
we need to start on the exhaust system soon so little things get done in the mean time - Vince makes flanges to bolt the flexi joints to the mainifolds
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17732007-04-11.JPG
what date is the Lapland Trophy?
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This year Lapland Trophy is just normal safari, not competiton. Date is 16-20.7-08
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dollythelw
05.04.2008, 08:41
bonjour Berthy, c'est un voiture formidable! vous entre le raid du Ladoga? (je desole mon Francais et tres mauvais!)
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KössiKenguru
06.04.2008, 20:37
Hello hello this is maybe MOUSE EATER i head<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Näi tämän auton liikkuvan metsässä tänään ja kuljettaja etsi kovasti hiiriä.
Onnea auton rakenteluun toivoo ROOPE
OFF ROAD TEAM BONEHEADS
VooDoo Jeep
VooDoo II Jeep Cj7
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dollythelw
07.04.2008, 12:19
ahh I know this old man..... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
he's so nice but he drives sooooooooooooooo slowly "oh look at the trees, look at the pretty flowers" he even stops to eat his sandwiches and have a little sleep in the swamp, by the time he wakes up the mouse will sneak past <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Terve Roope!
Castor angle adjusted
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17802007-04-12.JPG
bits of exhaust welded
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF17842007-04-12.JPG
we do a lot of staring
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18362008-04-06.JPG
and more staring
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18262008-04-05.JPG
sometimes things get done
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18662008-04-06.JPG
its nice to be able to sleep and weld at the same time
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18612008-04-06.JPG
the steering ram is mounted finally
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18682008-04-06.JPG
and we make a tool so we can take the ram to pieces
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18412008-04-06.JPG
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dollythelw
09.04.2008, 10:37
its an odd looking thing but it works well :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18792008-04-07.JPG
we make a place for the pillow block to live, to get round the gearbox we must use a 2 piece propshaft at the front
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18772008-04-07.JPG
The Back axle is finished, it needs paint and everything bolted back into it but that wont take long
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18882008-04-08.JPG
We cut some steel up and burn out some holes
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18832008-04-08.JPG
then we look at it (we spend too much time just looking at things <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18952008-04-09.JPG
burn a hole and put a flitch tube into it to make it stronger
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF18992008-04-09.JPG
and then give it somewhere to live :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19032008-04-09.JPG
getting the panhard rod this flat means the axle only moves 1mm to the side for every 25mm up or down travel, its not too bad
Kim and Mise say the front winch will be ready next week - we have a lot of work to do before then!
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R u gonna use hydraulic winch this time also? Has there been any problems with those, hot oils, brokened hoses, etc. ?
And what if U cant start engine, how do you use winch then, or is there emergency electric motor for hydraulic pump to case like this?
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dollythelw
09.04.2008, 13:06
theres no such thing as stupid questions - only stupid answers <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
yes we use hydraulics again this year, the winch has a really good combination of power, reliability and speed its difficult to find another way thats better for us.
we have no problems with broken parts - Petals winch was used a lot for long hard pulls, many many times and it just kept going and never slowed down, we never stopped it or had to use a snail for a double pull :) if you make sure you have good pipes of the right size, a nice big hydraulic tank and use HVI46 oil (it stays stable even at high temperatures) then its very very very reliable. One of our friends winched almost all of a 17km stage at Ladoga in 2006 using the same winch.
if the engine stops then we are in trouble and we have to use the hi-lift to winch us out <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> we dont have have the time to make an emergency electric pump at the moment (maybe we do this later). You can use the pump from a 12 volt small truck as a backup , it would be more sensible to put an electric winch on the back of the car so if the engine dies you can get out of trouble but I like the power to much to give it up <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
If the car is waterproof then you have nothing to worry about; test the car in deep water before competition - drive in, turn off the engine, leave the car underwater for 30 minutes and then go back and start the engine - if it passes this test then its not going to be a problem, so far so good but who knows - this type of engine is new to us<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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nice pillow block, where from or is it custom made?
dollythelw
09.04.2008, 14:55
it comes from http://www.rakeway.co.uk/driveline.htm its supposed to be sealed for life but we will put a grease nipple in anyway :)
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Hi! Look's good,but fuck you have still many things to do...and be careful,that you don't
start to become hesitant hetero,because you spend so much time in garage whit boys <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
See you in Ladoga:)
dollythelw
14.04.2008, 01:42
lots to do.......... but we try our best to be ready in time
hesitant hetro? didnt you hear we are a Finnish/English/Scottish/Slovak gay team?<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
seeyou in the showers, and the swamp, in the forest and late at night in camp <img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle>
bring plenty of lube its not just for axles! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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dollythelw
14.04.2008, 15:00
Just to annoy Harry we get a little bit more done <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
we check the axle clears everything in the up position
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19122008-04-11.JPG
and the down
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19592008-04-12.JPG
we start to re-assemble the portals
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19802008-04-13.JPG
and use our 4340/300M CV joints - these are very strong <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19662008-04-13.JPG
paint starts going on
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19362008-04-12.JPG
front winch tray starts to be made
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19142008-04-11.JPG
and gets welded in
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19412008-04-12.JPG
we take a Defender windscreen surround and cut off all the pieces we dont need, then we drill out the welds and take the cast aluminium end off..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19342008-04-12.JPG
.....then we fill in the holes from the drill
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19492008-04-12.JPG
cut off the excess from the extruded section
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19512008-04-12.JPG
weld it back together and put a strengthening piece along the top
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19832008-04-13.JPG
and check it fits :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19892008-04-13.JPG
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hpotteri
14.04.2008, 18:46
Bend it boys. I love those pictures about group action, Looks Über gay.
I could cry for the frogs allready, they are going to be so hurt this year.
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dollythelw
15.04.2008, 13:07
Moi Potteri! :)
not a hot as last years action - that advert for manlurrrrrrrrrrve on the back of your sexbus got a hell of a response, we were impressed you could walk afterwards let alone drive..
http://www.flyingspanners.net/gallery/ladoga_07//2007-06-04-19h17m01.jpg
and who could refuse a body like that?? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://www.flyingspanners.net/gallery/ladoga_07//IMG_6817.jpg
you remember the fun and games that proto speed had with portal bolts last year? we fixed it.. no more problems <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF19982008-04-14.JPG
Harry - Kimples a slut and anybodys for a cider... take 1 or maybe 2 cans and he's yours, I just need him back in the morning to navigate
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Thanks boys!!
But Jez booking "sleeping" place in my tent, so i`am busy in whole week!
Kimple
This is what a project really looks like!! NICE WORK!!!!!!!!
Keep up posting the pictures.
I just gotta ask that how many guys are working on this car? And do you guys work at all or are you just staying at garage building The Mouse???
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dollythelw
16.04.2008, 12:05
Kimple - why do you always get the words "tent" and "ass" mixed up? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
Thanks Jare, we build like we race - as a team! Everyone does what they are good at, most of the time its Vince and me (Vince specialises in Mig welding, I do the crap tig work and between us we make all the steel and aluminium parts) I do the overall design and maths (which explains why things look so strange <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> then theres John - he does the electrical and electronics, Mike - he's the fibreglass guy, they come and do things when there are things to do. My wife Zuzana feeds us all and makes lots of coffee. On the Finnish side Kimple and Mise are making the front winch, some friends in the US are acting as a postal service to help us to get parts - its an international collection of oddballs working together.
we all have day jobs - the only time we get to work is in the night time but we try to work fast, sometimes its daylight before we leave the workshop... then you get that "ahhh 45minutes of sleep before work" feeling... yay <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
Kimple and Tapsa are in the same boat at the moment I think..?
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dollythelw
17.04.2008, 10:40
we had a couple of problems to deal with yesterday, we found out some of the gearbox parts that were supposed to be on order....weren't.... <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_dissapprove.gif border=0 align=middle>
so we have to ring a lot of friends and use a lot of favours to get stuff quickly, but it should be ok now <img src=icon_smile_question.gif border=0 align=middle>
the only other thing we got done was starting to mount all the parts for inside the petrol tank, we need 4 pipes (2 for the feeds from the in-tank pumps, 1 as a return from the pumps and 1 for the breather), the pipes are 1mm thick and the plate is 10mm- Im out of practice because it wasnt easy to weld
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20152008-04-17.JPG
we also make the hole for the fuel level guage - this works with the dashboard so we can get scared about how much petrol is left <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> the last hole is for a petrol proof electrical connector to get 12 volts to the fuel pumps
John found some aluminium tube and we cut this up - each piece will hold its own fuel pump
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20172008-04-17.JPG
I will weld this to the cover tonight and get the tank finished :)
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You have great team. Is it working as well as now in russian swamps?
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dollythelw
17.04.2008, 18:08
we do our best :)
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dollythelw
18.04.2008, 12:03
we wanted to get the petrol tank finished so some more welding
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20222008-04-17.JPG
and Vince makes some clips from stainless steel and some straps from a trucks air tank, these hold the tank down in the car
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20332008-04-17.JPG
we dont want the electrical connector to get loose so we use lockwire
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20352008-04-17.JPG
just needs the cables done and the rubber pipe putting in place
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20492008-04-17.JPG
yay - one thing finished!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20472008-04-17.JPG
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Whats the volume of the tank?
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dollythelw
18.04.2008, 16:02
about 106 ltrs, we have space to carry another 100 without to much of a problem
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dollythelw
21.04.2008, 12:36
well it was a busy weekend but as usual it doesnt look like it <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
the upper seat belt mounts are made - these will be welded to the cage
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20852008-04-20.JPG
we stand around looking at stuff again
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20772008-04-19.JPG
Finally the fuel array is finished and ready to be installed (and hopefully never come out again!!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20792008-04-20.JPG
its slow at the moment because there is lots of ackward welds to do
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20572008-04-18.JPG
thank god its Tig - no hot spatter dropping on body places that dont like melting metal <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20522008-04-18.JPG
Rear winch tray is done
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20752008-04-19.JPG
the mudguards are offered up - the frames are done now
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20842008-04-20.JPG
as well as bulding the race car we have to make our other car legal to drive <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20812008-04-20.JPG
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dollythelw
22.04.2008, 14:08
seat belt mounts welded on
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20962008-04-22.JPG
the mudguard stays are on now as well
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20892008-04-22.JPG
all the bodywork is in a pile on the floor - we need to get some paint on the tubes
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF20912008-04-22.JPG
I think the radius of the stays came out pretty well <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21012008-04-22.JPG
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22.04.2008, 18:58
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As well as bulding the race car we have to make our other car legal to drive <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
It might be tough in your country, but its impossible in Fckn Finland <img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>
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dollythelw
24.04.2008, 14:21
its not easy in England - the government are changing the rules all the time, we have a tradition of small companies making cars over here, some of them are kits you can build at home and others are mini car manufaturers (Noble, Caterham, Westfield etc), these will all be killed off eventually - but while we can build cars, we will <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
we got the pedal box mounted and start panelling in
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21112008-04-23.JPG
tricky little panel to make but Vince likes to make things like this
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21142008-04-23.JPG
the alternator gets moved 30cm higher and the new damper goes on - this is keyed and will power the hydraulic system
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21092008-04-23.JPG
we finally get the gear shifter turret so we can put the last bracing tube in place
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21072008-04-23.JPG
we cut a stip of steel, rill it and drill some holes
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21052008-04-22.JPG
Tig some spacers to it and put the little gearboxes on the back
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21182008-04-23.JPG
so now we have 3 windscreen wipers :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21152008-04-23.JPG
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I'm quite worried as I can't find any empty beer cans or even bottles from your garage pics. Every respectable project needs fair amount of beer to succes<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Maeby that's the reason why the project goes on quite fast:)
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FJ Cruiser -08
dollythelw
24.04.2008, 15:44
Beer?? ha - almost forgotten what that tastes like! if we make it to Helsinki I think we will have an industrial drinking session at Molly Malones to try and remember... we try and compensate for the lack of "beer vitamins" by smoking more cigarettes and living off whatever crap food we can find in the petrol station - sometimes we are lucky though and my wife feeds us but mostly we live off crap <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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Topi1982
24.04.2008, 18:59
Beautiful ! !
When you have time, please take Roope with you
and let him see how to do welding. (I have his old Land Pover, now better than ever)
Best regards Jyty
dollythelw
25.04.2008, 12:47
Thanks Jyty! I wondered what happened to that car, it was the green one?
we got a bit more done last night..
Handbrake lever fitted - mush more comfortable than Landrover original position
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21502008-04-25.JPG
lots of these lugs were welded on - we use them to hold the mudguards
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21492008-04-25.JPG
the last of the bump cans got welded up
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21452008-04-25.JPG
we cut down the original defender steering column and welded it back together... just a little bit shorter than original <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21192008-04-24.JPG
then we cut the inner shaft, all the original bearings were re-used, it makes it work really well
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21232008-04-24.JPG
fits together nicely :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21252008-04-24.JPG
we smoke more cigarettes and decide what position it should be in
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21282008-04-24.JPG
and make a mount for it - nice and easy <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21382008-04-25.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
Topi1982
25.04.2008, 17:12
Yes!
It is that green submarine.
http://static.petrisimolin.com/gallery/data/images/Jyty-Lantikan%20katolla.JPG
Best regards Jyty
quote:
and make a mount for it - nice and easy <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21382008-04-25.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
Are you using fully hydraulic steering? I think that is Orbitrol -valve in the picture?
I think that Finnish orienteering rules do not allow fully hydraulic steering? Hope I'm wrong.
www.alanmiehet.com #1
dollythelw
26.04.2008, 09:07
yes - we use orbitrol again this year, maybe after Ladoga we will make a different system. we made it in a way that means we can take the orbitrol away and have enough space a mechanical link. Personally I prefer full hydro, its stronger!
nothing exceeds like excess....
I like full hydraulic steering also. After I change to that, there has been no problems with steering. On the otherhand, even mechanical link would hold for me now, because steering is in pieces on the floor.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
www.alanmiehet.com #1
dollythelw
28.04.2008, 14:56
ahh I know that feeling well Kivinen! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
it was a busy weekend
we take the gearbox out to be built
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21522008-04-26.JPG
make a new pushrod for the brake
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21542008-04-26.JPG
because we have to move the master cylinder and servo forward to clear everything, a little extension tube and the job is done :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21562008-04-26.JPG
the roof gets trimmed to the right size, it will get filler and paint next
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21582008-04-26.JPG
the gearbox comes back - we spend more time measuring this and making parts to make sure the clutch works ok
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21642008-04-26_1.JPG
now it works....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21892008-04-27.JPG
we make some changes to the transfer box
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21902008-04-27.JPG
and start to spray some paint
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21752008-04-27.JPG
I dont like spraying tubes - its not nice
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF21812008-04-27.JPG
I dont think we have a problem with ground clearance <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22122008-04-27.JPG
the clutch is fitted (finally!!)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22192008-04-28.JPG
seat belts, battery box, floors all get fitted
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22242008-04-28.JPG
back suspension and mudguards get fitted
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22212008-04-28.JPG
looks a bit nicer than friday
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22312008-04-28.JPG
starting to paint the body panels - getting out of bed in time to go to work on Monday isnt easy <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22022008-04-27.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
Now it starting to look like a new car, built in a car factory, racecar factory.. or pics lies more than 1000 words.
Kuramato 2
Arska-tehtaalta
28.04.2008, 20:16
Why do you use manual gearbox?
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Höh, mie lähen tallille korjaamaan jotain...
AnoNyybit vittuun palstalta <img src=/smiley/machinegun.gif border=0 align=middle>
And why not racing seats&seatbelts?
-Viinaa voi olla ilman hauskaakin-
dollythelw
29.04.2008, 11:41
kiitos 88 :)
why do we use manual gearbox Arska-tehtaalta? I like them more than automatic, if you break 1 gear then the gearbox will still work, if it gets very hot - it will still work, it doesnt mind if its upside down - it will still work, if it gets a lot of water in it - no problem <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
for me personally I find it easier to drive manual in swamp than automatic, I get to hear from the noise of the engine how hard it has to work so I can be soooooo gentle and not rip the surface, its also good with manual when you cannot see your wheels - when the pedal in up then you know the wheels are turning, you dont get that feedback with automatic. I dont think one is better than the other - its just preference and what Im used to :)
apiaani - we use defender seats because they are a lot more comfortable than racing seats, it sounds a little stupid but we drive for long periods and comfort becomes important <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> also these are cheap, they recline, they're not too heavy, you can pull the bottom piece out without tools (in order to reach the battery) and most important they fit my 290kg fat ass!
I dont really like race seatbelts - I know they are safer but we get in and out of the car a lot and I like the fact I can reach something in the car without having to take off the belt, Kim found some nice belts that are race harness but still move - but we cant afford these <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
30.04.2008, 12:56
a little bit of pushing here...
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22352008-04-29.JPG
and some from here...
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22382008-04-29.JPG
and finally this lives here <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22392008-04-30.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
07.05.2008, 14:24
we smoked some more cigarettes
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22452008-04-30.JPG
made some new engine mounts
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22472008-04-30.JPG
stared some more
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22512008-05-01.JPG
started to paint some bodywork
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22632008-05-01.JPG
it almost looks like photoshop - but it really is THAT yellow <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22672008-05-02.JPG
John fits the propshafts
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23242008-05-05.JPG
Vinny and me stare some more..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23222008-05-05.JPG
do a little welding
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22912008-05-04.JPG
get the drivers footwell sorted - all the controls are working now, we still need to do the hydraulics though <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22972008-05-04.JPG
we have to make a new end for the gas pedal so the LS1 cable fits properly
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23122008-05-05.JPG
firewall - looks like a Series 2 Landrover bonnet <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23102008-05-04.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
No fence, but, GOD DAMN those fenders are ugly!
<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
"Suck my dick"
-Ron Jeremy
Montenegros (http://www.montenegrooffroad.com)#10
dollythelw
16.05.2008, 13:18
<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> no offence taken! its the law here that your wheels must be covered when viewed from above, but I think that some pieces may "fall off" soon <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> the good thing about truck mudguards is they are very light and when you push them into trees the bend and then go back to orginal shape, they are pretty cheap as well <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
welding pieces of exhaust pipe
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22762008-05-02.JPG
now it clears
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22782008-05-02.JPG
we look for an airbox- this one is from a Landrover V8, the filter is big enough..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22812008-05-03.JPG
...but it leaks, so out with the Tig again....
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22892008-05-04.JPG
....and make a new one :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF22992008-05-04.JPG
this one keeps the water out - unlike the landrover one
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23042008-05-04.JPG
so we make a hydraulic tank at the same time
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23622008-05-06.JPG
we fit the windscreen - a nice guy cut 50mm from it (the cab is not as wide as a Defender)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCF23582008-05-06.JPG
now the engine bay looks a bit more like it :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN16982008-05-09.JPG
Gear levers (at long last)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN16482008-05-08.JPG
hydraulic pump and linkage to make its gearbox work
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN16502008-05-08.JPG
control block and airbox fitted - we must make the snorkal still
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN16712008-05-09.JPG
winch gets fitted
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN16692008-05-09.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
16.05.2008, 16:19
Kimple and Tapio have as much work to do as us - VoldDis is now blue!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/10.5.080712008-05-10.JPG
Tapio will drive in Prototype class at Ladoga - support your local proto teams <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/10.5.080742008-05-10.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
Your Mouse looks insane! <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>
Some tubes and welding... Amazing! Thats really nice! I hope we can see some video of testdrive sometime... and sorry about my bad english! <img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle>
Project Deliverator!
offroadjouni
16.05.2008, 19:09
Could you tell more about your winch? What's the pump, motor, gear ratio etc? What kind of gear box it has? Any more photos of it?
/* Life Begins at 35" */
dollythelw
19.05.2008, 15:05
Morjenz -thanks, we hope to start Mouse up tonight... fingers crossed - we leave England to head for Finland on Friday.. lots of work to do and no time left <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> - good luck with project Deliverator!!
offroadjouni - it was a Type R Milemarker, but now its been violated it should be twice as fast, we will see in a few days if the maths is correct, I will take a little video
this weekend we worked so hard, friends came to help and it was like a madhouse in the workshop, heres some more stuff :)
instrument cover
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17012008-05-10.JPG
fuel system bolts to the back of the petrol tank
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17102008-05-11.JPG
we ring Roope and ask him what size vacuum tank he has, then we make one a little bit bigger <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17152008-05-11.JPG
swirl pot for the coolant system - this lives where the original LS1 steering tank used to be
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17182008-05-11.JPG
the radiator we had needed some changes...
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17252008-05-13.JPG
and we make some "T" pieces for the cooling system..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17312008-05-14.JPG
its cheaper to make them than to buy them - and this way I know they will fit <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17322008-05-14.JPG
lots of stuff..
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17332008-05-14.JPG
Mike starts to make fibreglass front wings
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17422008-05-15.JPG
we make a snorkal and join it to the airbox - the snorkal is 102mm bore
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17562008-05-16.JPG
John has a fight with the electric monster
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17622008-05-17.JPG
the exhaust is going to be a "little" bit loud... <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-2/944469/DSCN17642008-05-17.JPG
nothing exceeds like excess....
dollythelw
20.05.2008, 12:28
Turn up your speakers and click on this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjAghQwjpk) <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
nothing exceeds like excess....
Topi1982
20.05.2008, 13:19
quote:
Turn up your speakers and click on this link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xjAghQwjpk) <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
nothing exceeds like excess....
Nice!
Terv Jyty
I really like your Mouses engine sound ;) Its sounds really loud with 18" subwoofer... Keep on good work :P
pastirolli
14.10.2008, 16:22
Where are older photos?
What is happening after 3 years?
What is happening after 3 years?
Auto nykyjään Belgiassa, myyty sinne pari vuotta sitten...
Auto nykyjään Belgiassa, myyty sinne pari vuotta sitten...
Nonni... Vieläks tuolla suunnalla mitään harrastuksen suhteen tapahtuu?
Nonni... Vieläks tuolla suunnalla mitään harrastuksen suhteen tapahtuu?
Ainakin lasten kasvatusta ja siin ohessa kura leikit.. :D
Mousen nykyinen omistaja oli käsittääkseni tänäkin vuonna Ladogassa, ajoivat ryhmässä, oli uutta discoa, p38 range ja olisko ollu yksi efi RR