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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/galler...2-07h40m42.jpg http://www.flyingspanners.net/galler...9-14h43m18.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-...2007-01-21.JPG LS1 & TKO500 <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-04.JPG we bend a LOT of tube http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-01.JPG Rover chassis & Volvo portals, we make it all a bit stronger http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-06.JPG we do a little welding http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-09.JPG and make stronger http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-11.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 Montenegros#10 |
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-...2007-02-14.JPG http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-18.JPG more tube.. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-02-25.JPG ..........and some more |
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-...2007-02-28.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-...2007-03-03.JPG it is still not so many Kgs - its easy to pick up http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-07.JPG |
<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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kiitos!
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-07.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 Montenegros#10 |
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-...2008-03-06.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-...2007-03-10.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-...2007-03-10.JPG we cut some more tube http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-11.JPG and made the suspension brace http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-11.JPG and the wings :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-11.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?? ______________________ Montenegro #38 |
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> Size [u]does</u> matter, Sisu A-45 Pieni on kaunista, Odes 400 ATV Uudet Sisu-sivut Uralin osia http://www.litvina.com/tyre/tyre_f118.gif |
crazy bitches! nice looking car!! <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>
blazer K5 -85 www.bnmotor.fi www.anorrback.fi |
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-...2007-03-14.JPG the radiator has a home now http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-14.JPG lots of Tig work - mig would have been a lot faster....... but I'm stubborn http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-14.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...
________________________ 3x" BJ40 -77 LawnCruiser <img src=/smiley/lol2.gif border=0 align=middle> Nytkö sais uus Nicci??? Pohojanmaan offroad ry Sihteeri |
That's a sweet ride! Great work!
Are those re-centered Hummer wheels, and if so, where did you bought them? Heikki H. FJDC Montenegros #21 |
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-...2007-03-18.JPG and weld up some old box section that we found - free is my fave price :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-19.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-...2007-03-18.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-...2007-03-18.JPG starting to look a bit more like a car now :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-18.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
.....holy fuck you're good at welding.....
Lainaus:
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!! ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ Olen luonnonystävä, mudassa SE on mukavaa!! Ei siitä missä aita on matalin vaan missä sattuu eniten!! -88 HJ61 4.0TD 33X13.50-15 tsl -79 BJ40 305cid 15X38.5-15 bogger |
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-...2007-03-21.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-...07-03-22_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-...2007-03-21.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-...2007-03-21.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-...2007-03-21.JPG looks a lot better without the tape on it http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-23.JPG started to weld up the sump for the petrol tank - starting to find my speed again (finally!) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-23.JPG hope you like?! kiitos Jez nothing exceeds like excess.... Edited by - dollythelw on 17/03/2008 11:44:23 |
Lainaus:
Heikki H. FJDC Montenegros #21 |
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-...2007-03-23.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-...2007-03-23.JPG cost maybe 10 euro in bits :) nothing exceeds like excess.... |
Lainaus:
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 Montenegros #21 Edited by - 4x4_76 on 17/03/2008 19:26:55 |
Lainaus:
http://www.zimbio.com/Automobile+Mak...s+Impaled+Tree Can't protect yourself from everything.. -74 Range, 215cid V8 #4x4@ircnet |
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 |
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-...2007-03-24.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-...2007-03-24.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-...2007-03-24.JPG a little cutting (this lathe is older than god.......but it was very very cheap) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-24.JPG a little more welding - and we have a petrol filler and cap :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-24.JPG long nights working on the car....... not enough sleep, going to work the next day hurts http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
more things made, a baffle
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG that goes inside the petrol tank http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG tack weld it together http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG seam weld it http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG it needs more work but I do that later http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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-...2007-03-25.JPG I want the petrol tank to fit tight to the bulkhead and be protected http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-25.JPG a little cutting and making the fuel filler fit http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-26.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-...2007-03-26.JPG it fits much better now http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-26.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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> -------------------------------------------------------------------- -Itte kun tekee, niin saa just sellasen ku sattuu tulemaan- |
Damn, it looks SO GOOD. I think, you have been welding TIG a few times before this project. Excellent!!! Perfect!!!
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- 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-...2007-03-28.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-...2007-03-30.JPG we will cut the vents in later :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-03-30.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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-...2007-03-30.JPG I make some plates http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-01.JPG and some little bosses and weld them on http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-01.JPG we make the front axle mounts http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-02.JPG and the bulkhead for the cab (its not finished yet) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-02.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-...2007-04-02.JPG the first stage of the coilovers, the lower mounts to the axle are made http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-02.JPG I love Tig welding in stupid positions <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle> http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-01.JPG I think these are strong enough but we will find out in the races :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-02.JPG Kim is back from his summer house, so if theres anything to answer in Finnish just ask :) nothing exceeds like excess.... |
brm brm
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-06.JPG waterproof bling :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-06.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-01.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) "Suck my dick" -Ron Jeremy Montenegros#10 |
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)
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Lainaus:
what brand/model? ________________________ 3x" BJ40 -77 LawnCruiser <img src=/smiley/lol2.gif border=0 align=middle> Nytkö sais uus Nicci??? Pohojanmaan offroad ry Sihteeri |
its from a company called Acewell - good stuff :)
making bump stop cans http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-07.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-...2007-04-08.JPG hmm, which track rod to use? http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-08.JPG ..........the strongest.. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-08.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?
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ 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 |
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 :)
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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
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such a nice bling multimeter - where is it from ?
-pee- "Levannon Ve(l)ho" ...ei se satu... <img src=/smiley/coolgleam.gif border=0 align=middle> Pees hevi Gees <img src=/smiley/coolgleam.gif border=0 align=middle> #235 slck ry pähäma ry team UTZ MAN ZAA |
Lainaus:
-74 Range, 215cid V8 #4x4@ircnet |
Lainaus:
<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle> -pee- "Levannon Ve(l)ho" ...ei se satu... <img src=/smiley/coolgleam.gif border=0 align=middle> Pees hevi Gees <img src=/smiley/coolgleam.gif border=0 align=middle> #235 slck ry pähäma ry team UTZ MAN ZAA |
Lainaus:
http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/p...ils.php?p=3923 |
Lainaus:
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ 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 |
no problem :)
Jeeper - does that price include Finnish taxes? nothing exceeds like excess.... |
Lainaus:
Muistitko käyttää <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> http://www.petrisimolin.com/ThePalsta/search.asp |
Lainaus:
"Suck my dick" -Ron Jeremy Montenegros#10 |
So is it expensive over here or really expensive?
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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.
¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ 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 |
i am interested too - tell the price if you get enough orders -
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http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/p...ils.php?p=3924 same thing, 159euros without that black box? Are there other differences?
-74 Range, 215cid V8 #4x4@ircnet |
http://www.pr-powercontrol.fi/shop/p...ils.php?p=3921
Maybe this is right model ACE-2853. There is different warninlights in 2755 and 2853. Price is same. |
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 :) nothing exceeds like excess.... |
£109 is about 140€...
but really jez, how are you? :) ---------------------------- The House of Flying Spanners Kuvei reissuist |
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. ---------------------------- The House of Flying Spanners Kuvei reissuist |
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-...2007-04-11.JPG I dont think we could have made this any stronger but we will find out in Russia.. http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-11.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-...2007-04-10.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-...2007-04-11.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-...2007-04-11.JPG what date is the Lapland Trophy? nothing exceeds like excess.... |
This year Lapland Trophy is just normal safari, not competiton. Date is 16-20.7-08
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hello from french team
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bonjour Berthy, c'est un voiture formidable! vous entre le raid du Ladoga? (je desole mon Francais et tres mauvais!)
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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>
http://static.petrisimolin.com/galle...e4x4%20012.jpg http://static.petrisimolin.com/galle...e4x4%20023.jpg http://static.petrisimolin.com/galle...e4x4%20032.jpg you know who<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> http://static.petrisimolin.com/galle...e4x4%20045.jpg 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 Avo Toyota LJ |
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-...2007-04-12.JPG bits of exhaust welded http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2007-04-12.JPG we do a lot of staring http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-06.JPG and more staring http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-05.JPG sometimes things get done http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-06.JPG its nice to be able to sleep and weld at the same time http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-06.JPG the steering ram is mounted finally http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-06.JPG and we make a tool so we can take the ram to pieces http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-06.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
its an odd looking thing but it works well :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-07.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-...2008-04-07.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-...2008-04-08.JPG We cut some steel up and burn out some holes http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-08.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-...2008-04-09.JPG burn a hole and put a flitch tube into it to make it stronger http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-09.JPG and then give it somewhere to live :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-09.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! nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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? Lots of stupid questions <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> "Suck my dick" -Ron Jeremy Montenegros#10 |
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> nothing exceeds like excess.... |
nice pillow block, where from or is it custom made?
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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:) |
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> nothing exceeds like excess.... Edited by - dollythelw on 14/04/2008 02:43:06 |
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-...2008-04-11.JPG and the down http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-12.JPG we start to re-assemble the portals http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-13.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-...2008-04-13.JPG paint starts going on http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-12.JPG front winch tray starts to be made http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-11.JPG and gets welded in http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-12.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-...2008-04-12.JPG .....then we fill in the holes from the drill http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-12.JPG cut off the excess from the extruded section http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-12.JPG weld it back together and put a strengthening piece along the top http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-13.JPG and check it fits :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-13.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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. |
Good morning Jez! Thank's for the offer,but i'm faithful to our team<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Hmmmm..but Kimble is so young and hot<img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle> |
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/galler...4-19h17m01.jpg and who could refuse a body like that?? <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> http://www.flyingspanners.net/galler...//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-...2008-04-14.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 nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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??? GREAT WORK<img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle> <center>--------------------------------------- www.pirate4x4.no www.pirate4x4.com www.formula-offroad.fi </center> |
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..? nothing exceeds like excess.... Edited by - dollythelw on 16/04/2008 13:08:19 |
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-...2008-04-17.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-...2008-04-17.JPG I will weld this to the cover tonight and get the tank finished :) nothing exceeds like excess.... |
You have great team. Is it working as well as now in russian swamps?
Kuramato 2 |
we do our best :)
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we wanted to get the petrol tank finished so some more welding
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-17.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-...2008-04-17.JPG we dont want the electrical connector to get loose so we use lockwire http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-17.JPG just needs the cables done and the rubber pipe putting in place http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-17.JPG yay - one thing finished! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-17.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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about 106 ltrs, we have space to carry another 100 without to much of a problem
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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-...2008-04-20.JPG we stand around looking at stuff again http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-19.JPG Finally the fuel array is finished and ready to be installed (and hopefully never come out again!! http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-20.JPG its slow at the moment because there is lots of ackward welds to do http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-18.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-...2008-04-18.JPG Rear winch tray is done http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-19.JPG the mudguards are offered up - the frames are done now http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-20.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-...2008-04-20.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
seat belt mounts welded on
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-22.JPG the mudguard stays are on now as well http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-22.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-...2008-04-22.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-...2008-04-22.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
Lainaus:
---------------------------------------- Höh, mie lähen tallille korjaamaan jotain... AnoNyybit vittuun palstalta <img src=/smiley/machinegun.gif border=0 align=middle> |
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-...2008-04-23.JPG tricky little panel to make but Vince likes to make things like this http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-23.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-...2008-04-23.JPG we finally get the gear shifter turret so we can put the last bracing tube in place http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-23.JPG we cut a stip of steel, rill it and drill some holes http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-22.JPG Tig some spacers to it and put the little gearboxes on the back http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-23.JPG so now we have 3 windscreen wipers :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-23.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
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>
Muistitko käyttää <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> http://www.petrisimolin.com/ThePalsta/search.asp |
Maeby that's the reason why the project goes on quite fast:)
SLCK 62 FJ Cruiser -08 |
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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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 |
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-...2008-04-25.JPG lots of these lugs were welded on - we use them to hold the mudguards http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-25.JPG the last of the bump cans got welded up http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-25.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-...2008-04-24.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-...2008-04-24.JPG fits together nicely :) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-24.JPG we smoke more cigarettes and decide what position it should be in http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-24.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-...2008-04-25.JPG nothing exceeds like excess.... |
Yes!
It is that green submarine. http://static.petrisimolin.com/galle...%20katolla.JPG Best regards Jyty |
Lainaus:
I think that Finnish orienteering rules do not allow fully hydraulic steering? Hope I'm wrong. www.alanmiehet.com #1 |
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!
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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>
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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-...2008-04-26.JPG make a new pushrod for the brake http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-26.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-...2008-04-26.JPG the roof gets trimmed to the right size, it will get filler and paint next http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-26.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-...08-04-26_1.JPG now it works.... http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-27.JPG we make some changes to the transfer box http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-27.JPG and start to spray some paint http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-27.JPG I dont like spraying tubes - its not nice http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-27.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-...2008-04-27.JPG the clutch is fitted (finally!!) http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-28.JPG seat belts, battery box, floors all get fitted http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-28.JPG back suspension and mudguards get fitted http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-28.JPG looks a bit nicer than friday http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...2008-04-28.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-...2008-04-27.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.
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Why do you use manual gearbox?
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And why not racing seats&seatbelts?
-Viinaa voi olla ilman hauskaakin- |
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