Mods to the soft top
Since i have imported my 240GD ex military soft most of the work has been towards getting it on the road in the UK .
replace back box ,
adjust wheel bearings ,
bleed the brakes ,
Now the fun starts :D big boys mods ,
3 inch lift done ,
Having brought PPs , rolled 280 loads of bits come to the party,
transfer box driven PTO ,,fitted
hydrulics and electrics to fit to run a Milemarker winch ..soon .
goodridge braided brake hoses ...to fit .
front CV joint is clicking ..replace very soon .
rear brake cylinders to be replace ...soon
May go sand paint finish for the summer season :?
Theres a set of alloys with 35 inch simexs fitted to big for my G ( dont panic Harold i have read your posts :lol: ) but there going on just for a photo op , then look for somthing more in keeping with the military theme ,, Michelin ,,XCL or XZLs 750r16 on steel rims .
When all the work is done i hope to end up with a reliable G for trips on the trail with loads of charictor :D
Then of course there is all the fun of tie down points for recovery gear and camping swag ...this project will keep me entertained for yonks :D
Twodogs
:D keep up the good work
it will be the best modded softop about
:wink: and god bless your neighbours
Good Luck with it.... but don't roll that!
Good Luck with it.... but don't roll that!
let me drive it, and i'll see what I can do :twisted:
no need to panic the anti roll bars are still fitted ..
Twodogs
could not resist fitting the 35 inch simexs ....LOL... :lol:
a smaller person would need a ladder to mount the beasty now :D
Twodogs
Looking very good indeed mate, looking forward to seeing it in action.
not wanting to disappoint, the simexs are 34",
:lol: lol
The Mods carry on ,
Transfer box removed and a transfer box with a PTO ( power take off ) fitted this drives a pump to run the hydrulics,
Bumper removed and a winch tray for a milemarker fitted , nice and tight into the body , need to watch the approch angle :D .
a standard bumper will be cut a slides over the tray keeping the G look 8) .
loads of pluming to do next plus fitting the oil tank and winch electrics ,
but concidering the rain we are having in England the project moves on ... :D
Twodogs
Looking good! You must have a covered workspace if you're being this productive in this weather!
:D when your under the G doing props in the rain your dry :lol: :lol: :lol: ......
this is summer time after all.....
Twodogs
lol..it also helps develop those neck muscles better than any gym workout! Hope you get it sorted soon, as there might be a few landys needing rescue with more rain on the way :p
looking ready for anything :!:
nice work twodogs.
The work goes on ,
first fix in the hydro pipes and the bumper cut to cover the winch tray....and the suns come out :D
Cheers for the bumper Chris.
Twodogs
looking good twodogs, spent my day draining the cills of water and removing all other trim! i have a one seater G :D
simon
Didn't think it would take you long. Keep up the good work.
Chris
Those wheels do look good on it!
:D , thanks Rich , unfortunaly thay are not in keeping with the style of my G ,
thay will be sold ..soon
Twodogs
But what about the 3" lift and hydrulic winches with plasma rope.... are they in keeping? :lol:
And it will protect the sides of the G.
And ferret won't be able to get in! :lol: :lol:
With those wheels and 72 hp on offer I reckon the 0-60 mph is about a week!
With those wheels and 72 hp on offer I reckon the 0-60 mph is about a week!
I can always hitch a rope on to you between lanes :twisted:
But what about the 3" lift and hydrulic winches with plasma rope.... are they in keeping? :lol:
And it will protect the sides of the G.
And ferret won't be able to get in! :lol: :lol:
thats being "shortist" :lol:
all you need now twodogs is 617a and you will have the ultimate military G and the last laugh :P
Big boots have gone and sensible shoes fitted , Michelin G90s 7/50 16s :D
Twodogs
looking good !!!! :D
like the big boots better.
Yeah they do look a bit girly.. :roll:
The fun goes on,
sorted out the clicking CV that turned of to be Knackered wheel bearing as well , Cheers Bill for the bearings and Simon for the special tool .
The PTO driven mile marker is now wired in to run from the cab , can wait to use that .
and one of the rear storage boxes has been moved to above the rear wheel arch that is normaly dead space , very usefull for recovery gear .
bit more tidying inside and its ready for the trail
Twodogs
Looking good Cliff. Certainly ready for some laning :D
i will salute you when i see you :lol:
brilliant stuff :!:
Where did you get the G90s from? I am thinking that 750 x 16 could solve the 5.5 rim issue. I am thinking of xzls, but they ain't cheap.
Dan , I had them from Simon SCC28 , he had them from ebay ,
the best source for XCL , XZL , G90.
Twodogs
Painted a panel yesterday in NATO sand satin just to get a feel for it .
what do you think ?
Twodogs
Yes, but we might loose you in the dunes - have to put a red flag on the ariel :lol:
Started my summer season paint job today :D
Twodogs
almost done :D
8) Never a dull moment with you cliff
keep up the good work :wink:
Cheers Chris :D
Nice!
now jesus
was that a nice nice?
or did the exclamation mark indicate something else entirely?
Why not pink though, Cliff?
Cheers
M
I think you should spray the wheels too :wink:
Hi Cliff the G' is looking great... are you planning a desert venture? is that your Yank camper (front end in the pic) I had a Mini Winnie on a Renault for a few years.. now a 2004.. 870 Lunar on a Fiat ..the toys are not up to RV standards at all...except for the factory fit satnav.....
Hey Cliff, tell me more about the winch tray please? is it G specific. waht is the best way of fixing an electric winch on your G
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Cheers Chris ,
lukly I have no neighbours ..LOL .... :D
Twodogs