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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808   
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Yep, I am only half way through masking up. I bought the hydrate 80 from opie oils. I bought 2 tubs and it came to £28. I am currently delving into forum opinions on hydrate 80 and worrying that I have done the wrong thing......the Internet is both a blessing and a curse......full of 'expert' opinions.
James |
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27th May 2013 9:01pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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Finally finished the dinitrol treatment today and got her back on her wheels
However, I got a massive run on the rear crossmember so that will need flatting back tomorrow and recoating. 
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge The rear step is quite rusty underneath but that will have to wait for another day Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  |
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29th May 2013 6:41pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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I really like the advantages of a double cab but also like many, realise their disadvantages in terms of secure storage. In fact, the advantages and disadvantages are the same thing - remote storage. Good because the cab doesn't get dirty....you can throw a pig or sheep in there and not worry about the smell or your nice leather seats. Bad because it is sometimes a hassle to access it so you end up putting dirty things in the cab area anyway and it is also not very secure for valuables in the back. Full length stuff can go on the rack.
So I decided to develop my own storage system as nothing on the market satisfied my needs. It had to be quickly removable but secure at the same time. It needed to incorporate my camping stuff in the summer months and my small holding (very small!!) hobby at all other times. Firstly I can install my side lockers...either both or just one. This can be done in a couple of minutes as they clamp in place using over centre fasteners Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge These are great for storing towing and winching equipment plus wheel braces and bottle jacks etc... Smaller, relatively more valuable stuff than you would normally leave in the back of a double cab can be stored out of sight. Finally, there is a shelf which sits on top of them so my camping kitchen unit and fridge can be stored securely underneath and bulkier stuff and boxes on top. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge This is good and strong. I can sit on it no problems as the sheet of Ali is supported at the front by a bracket and rests on the tailgate at the back. In one of the pictures the middle bracing bar can be seen. Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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1st Jun 2013 7:19pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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We are going on holiday to Spain this summer and our little boy (20 months old) might need something to entertain him whilst we are driving so we can cover a little more distance each day. So I decided to fit a roof mounted DVD player.
Having realised I couldn't justify the expense of a good one, I had to buy cheap. £140 got me an "xtrons" from eBay and I have to say, for the money you can't go wrong. If it dies it won't have broken the bank. Made a plinth from mdf which will be covered in leather later this week. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I didn't want to damage the headlining so opted to pack the DVD player out on the plinth to contain the wires. To mount the plinth I drilled out the holes that take the two centre fir tree clips and fitted rivnuts. Click image to enlarge I could then bolt the plinth to the roof, trapping the headlining in place and feeding the wires through the joint between the two pieces of lining. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge I will,post a pic when the mdf is trimmed up Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated |
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29th Jun 2013 7:18pm |
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| couplands Member Since: 31 Aug 2011 Location: Peak District & Cornwall Posts: 1826  
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Your craftsmanship looks great, both on the rear metal work and the DVD plinth.
Did you do your own welding on the ali-plate for the rear..? It looks very neat. Wish I could weld...;-( cheers simon |
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29th Jun 2013 7:31pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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I haven't tried welding aluminium since university. It didn't go well back then! The basic tub lining is from 'n and j aluminium linings'. I made the rest.
I am just fortunate to have access to the tools needed |
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29th Jun 2013 7:36pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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All trimmed up after a little wait for the fabric to arrive through the post
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3rd Jul 2013 5:04pm |
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| pjb Member Since: 08 Apr 2009 Location: Sunny Oxford Posts: 1244 |
very very neat install
2020 P300 HSE |
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3rd Jul 2013 5:12pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6771 
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 that looks mint! I know where to go when I decide to put one in mine  |
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3rd Jul 2013 8:24pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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it works too......of a fashion. The fm transmitter is rubbish, it is slow and noisy but the picture is good. It'll do for the little one. You can follow postman pat without catching all the dialogue!
Joking aside ray, I don't mind knocking a plinth up for you if you ever do put one in. James |
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3rd Jul 2013 8:33pm |
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| Thor Member Since: 17 Dec 2011 Location: Didcot Posts: 446
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The set up in the rear looks awesome, if I had a pick up I would with out doubt totally steal your idea and have it set up the same way!
Strong people are harder to kill and generally more useful! |
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3rd Jul 2013 8:49pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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Thanks Thor. It might not look it but it took a lot of planning/designing to get it all to fit easily without rattling and able to support my weight on the top shelf. The main thing was that it could all be removed within a couple of minutes
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10th Jul 2013 10:10pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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I agree - a sort of Thunderbird 2 approach to rear storage. Very cool
Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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10th Jul 2013 10:19pm |
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| Jimb1978 Member Since: 05 Sep 2012 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 808
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Took the defender through Spain and France during the summer for a month. Here she is on the circuit de la sarthe
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29th Sep 2013 8:09pm |
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