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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164   
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Streeeeetttttttccccchhhhhhh completed, painting and reassembly of all removed parts progressing
 Click image to enlarge No, that is not the final colour... Mudguards and plates all made up ready for installation. Next .... assembly..... My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender. |
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29th Mar 2016 3:50pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3748
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Looking good.
Great workshop to do it also, all the right tools 
I'm plodding on with my Garage renovated sankey, not envious of that space at all
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29th Mar 2016 4:54pm |
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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164
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If it makes you feel better, this is the fabricators place. When it comes back it is going in a single garage like yours to be fitted out
I need to look at some over and under logistics, as the round the side is not an option. Any advice  ?
. My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender. |
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29th Mar 2016 10:18pm |
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| Stacey007 Member Since: 25 Sep 2015 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3748
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^ This isn't actually too bad, its wider I think than normal single so I can still get round each side if I park it more in the middle.
Also you cannot see easily as it has a board over it, but under the trailer is a sheet, remove this and there is a shallow pit, so you can get a bit lower to work on stuff
If I move all my junk on the right I would have even more room. I Need a nice weekend and this garage really needs a sort out. Luckily we have two, one attached to the house (we call the good garage) and this one set back down a path (which is MINE) called the bad garage..... with all MY stuff in
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30th Mar 2016 7:19am |
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| davew Member Since: 02 Jan 2012 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 888  
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A garage, luxury !
Progress on mine is still slow but steady, got the canvas cover fitted today. Now we know it'll all fit together as expected, the supporting frame is all coming off tomorrow and will be sent for galvanising. After that I can start the build process proper and the tent can be permanently mounted. Click image to enlarge http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/ |
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1st Apr 2016 1:43pm |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 496  
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Simon, what software are u using for the drawings. Have clicked the follow button.
Shane. |
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2nd Apr 2016 10:17pm |
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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164
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Shane, i use a mixture of Autocad and Solidworks. Autocad for some smaller components and Solidworks for larger components and linear stress analysis. My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender.
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3rd Apr 2016 12:40am |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 496
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Thanks Simon I'm just beginning to play with 3D Cad. Using OnShape. Getting the hang of it.
Could I be cheeky and ask for a copy of the .dxf file you have for the original sankey chassis. Now Back to the project |
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3rd Apr 2016 10:04am |
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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164
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PM me your email address. My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender.
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3rd Apr 2016 11:02am |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 496
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Any updates Steve. You were making good progress
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13th May 2016 6:45pm |
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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164
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The first qtr of this year has been bedlam with work, but the good news is that after end of May it all goes quiet which will allow me to get stuck in with the body work. The fabricator has finished I just need to go and pick it up when I get the chance. This is what ithe looks like now...
Click image to enlarge The rear legs are missing as the fabricator made a booboo but he is fixing this. Gas tank and water tank are both in place so all I need to do first is paint the chassis black and then the body work can be started. Expect some regular updates over the coming month as I need this completed for the France trip in august. Where is this year going????? My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender. |
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15th May 2016 5:10am |
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| mowcop Member Since: 03 Jul 2009 Location: Staffs Posts: 108 
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I made this
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15th May 2016 6:29am |
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| shanecl Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Louth Posts: 496
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Looking forward to them,
Ah stop. It's mid may already.  |
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15th May 2016 9:15am |
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| xpertoftheseas Member Since: 05 Jan 2016 Location: Salisbury, Wilts Posts: 164
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Still awaiting the return of the trailer as I asked him also to machine the new brake discs and bearing covers. Meanwhile I have been busy with ordering all the interior parts like electrics and plumbing so expecting a very large delivery of parts which should complete my entire fit out of the trailer. In addition, I realised I have been concentrating on the trailer and neglecting the 110, so that needed to be sorted.
We originally were planning for Scotland this year, however Wifey doll started to look at mean and peak temperatures up there and quickly made an executive decision to abandon the highlands and instead head down to the South of France! I have no problem with this as I think this would be better anyway, albeit with a risk that this trailer somehow fails and I am stranded (more on this at a later date). So, to ensure we are not forgetting anything with the 110 we took off this weekend to Oxford for a one nighter to identify the things we are missing from this upcoming epic trip (epic in my book anyway). Here is what I found.. Cruise control. This is a must as after driving for anything more than an hour things start to get painful. Ordered a unit. Remap. Even with just a car full of kids and camping gear, the 110 is struggling. Remap and intercooler from BAS or Alive? Would appreciate anybody who had experience with this and can tell me if I need to send my ECU away? I cannot find any definitive information on this (particularly with BAS) as some information states that a new ECU is sent and others say it needs to be sent to BAS before you flash the ECU. Confused. 12v sockets in rear. I mean right in the rear of the 110. Have ordered two 12v USB panel mount sockets to enable the kids to charge their iPads etc. Fuel tank. Not really a high priority but got me thinking about the fully loaded 110 with a reasonably large trailer. Heading into mountains and maybe the scarcity of fuel stations in the Pyrenees might have me sweating. Anyone experienced reading this would appreciate your comments. However was thinking of adding an additional 50l tank to the trailer just in case. I need to think more about this with trailer loading, design and logistics etc. Trailer electrics. Need to modify to 13pin to be able to charge the trailer batteries from the 110. Have ordered the kit (LR005919) Roof rack. The 110 already has a roof rack, however I need to carry two, two man kayaks on here. I am well within the max loading of the roof, I just need to figure out how to anchor them securely. Getting a bit nervous with the time now, but I am confident I can complete prior to our departure to France. Hopefully the trailer will be back by end of this week. My 10th Land Rover, but my first Defender. |
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30th May 2016 4:03pm |
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