New Winter/Spring project. SWB Pickup
fredecosse wrote:18inch astaroth should do ... :-) got a set Marty if you want....
I feel a deal for an interior coming up!! (And a drive to Edinburgh!!)
Can't believe I for one am without bigger wheels!!,,after all the sets I've owned over the years!! 3 sets left...2 alloy 1 steel...all skinny!!
Why not ......
And on your way in North Wales is a guy looking for a set of 463 alloys...
the reason that the jerrycan holder doesnt fit is because it goes on the military g. also your spare wheel carrier is fitted too far to the left, and possibly high. the bottom arm should be under the rear lamp cluster on the sloped bit of metal below the lamp.
on the military soft top gs the rear tailgate doesnt have any sort of hinge, and on the left hand side it is held closed by a lock which uses the same handle as the other doors. the tailgate is actually fixed to the military spare wheel carrier that is hinged on the right. the tailgate itself is about 5 inches narrower than the civvy g to allow for a wider left hand rear quarter panel that is wide enough for the jerrycan holder.
the tailgate itself is about 5 inches narrower than the civvy g to allow for a wider left hand rear quarter panel that is wide enough for the jerrycan holder.
Thanks Mark,
The narrower door is what I had suspected.
The wheel-carrier is indeed too high and too far to the center. This was necessary as I was not in possession of the original hinges....and my fitter was unaware of the correct position (As was I) when he manufactured them. I'm looking at solutions for this + the Jerry can holder.
And on your way in North Wales is a guy looking for a set of 463 alloys...
No probs Christo...you can have the ones you see on her now.
Cheers
Thanks Martin, and you might have a go at Bill's hill with your GL.
Popped on the rear frame from a breaker, courtesy of Eddie Gilmartin (Needamerc) in Dublin....planning to get a cover made up at a tarpaulin workshop nearby. She'll look a little more original + still retain the security of an enclosed cab.
Wheel spacers now on, filling the arches that little bit better.
4 hours sticking in new glow plugs tonight too....not exactly the weather for it...but with 3 gone...the old girl stubbornly refused to start - having been dragged kicking and screaming from her heated garage!! No.2 cylinder from the front...what an absolute B******!!
hi marty, the G is looking fab mate :!:
i noticed that you did not replace the sills around the middle body area...bl@@dy expensive i know :shock: i was tempted to do the same but wasnt 100% on the matter. now i am :P
more pics would be great.. :wink:
i have lots of pics to share too once my 6.17 diffs are on. but without hi jacking the thread heres a preview marty.
i noticed that you did not replace the sills around the middle body area...bl@@dy expensive i know :shock:.
Thanks Huss....yours looks the biz!! ..did the 463 adhesive ledges in the past...expensive NOT the word!!
Look forward to more pics....I'm planning the truck mirrors (Braced...but not looking forward to that bill either!!)
sorry marty, i meant the rubber that sits on the body. yours are red now..?
what did you do there? your own fabrication? mine are in bad health after fitting the hardtop due to leaks.... i was qouted 600 euros :shock: :shock:
i will sort out some pics tonight... :wink:
let me know what you are charged for the braced mirrors. see what they qoute for 3 sets maybe.. you, me and shakir..
I HAVE BRACED MYSELF :P
Sorry Huss...know what you mean now....yip...used Teak wood. Not a bad effort...tho' less charitable members were heard comparing it to a Morris Traveller!! :evil: !!
Braced mirrors were close to 400 euros from Michael Pagger..ouch!!
marty i like the idea, alot cheaper to have done here too :wink: mate, the braced mirrors are a ripp off ! i will see what the turks can come up with here :wink:
Popped on the rear frame from a breaker, courtesy of Eddie Gilmartin (Needamerc) in Dublin....planning to get a cover made up at a tarpaulin workshop nearby. She'll look a little more original + still retain the security of an enclosed cab.
Wheel spacers now on, filling the arches that little bit better.
4 hours sticking in new glow plugs tonight too....not exactly the weather for it...but with 3 gone...the old girl stubbornly refused to start - having been dragged kicking and screaming from her heated garage!! No.2 cylinder from the front...what an absolute B******!!
Got two used tarpolin for you if you want Marty that you could easily fixe/repair ?? one with window and one one without ....
Fred
Got two used tarpolin for you if you want Marty that you could easily fixe/repair ?? one with window and one one without ....
Fred
Thanks Fred, may have to take you up on your kind offer.
Popped on my new set of 17" Brabus wheels. 8J so with the 30mm spacers can't be accused of NOT filling the arches now!! A bit bling...but I like it!!
Also set on the dilapidated canvas cover to get an idea...will hopefully be having 1 (Maybe 2) made up from this template.
Looks the Biz
Get them made in sand colour and black
nice wheels marty, but they would look better on ruby :wink:
btw, i personally would have sourced a set of attiks for that beauty :wink: :wink:
but very nice all the same...
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I feel a deal for an interior coming up!! (And a drive to Edinburgh!!)
Can't believe I for one am without bigger wheels!!,,after all the sets I've owned over the years!! 3 sets left...2 alloy 1 steel...all skinny!!