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LAPLNDR This should be an interesting thread, looking forward to seeing the technical gubbins.
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awesome-express posted:My Dad just sold his WJ Jeep and bought a V40 diesel wagon, what's wrong with them?
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Also, I'd suggest you invest in a winch, as when you get stuck, there's now a good chance it'll be pretty far out of reach of any of your friends' trucks.
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Aug 2, 2011 18:00
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PINZLOL SIXPACK
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Aug 3, 2011 12:10
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Hah, while looking up some other stuff, I found that http://www.rcvperformance.com makes upgraded drivetrain components for these. Bit pricey, though.
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Aug 3, 2011 22:04
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Doccers posted:License plate stuff: My Latin's a bit rusty as I haven't studied it since high school, but would "Quam Ego" be an acceptable license-plate-shorthand for Is est quam ego?
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Aug 4, 2011 21:14
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Tindjin posted:Very cool project. Not having a clue of latin other than various words I googled that saying. The only other instance of it that came up was this guy's posting on a volvo forum. http://www.c30world.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13786 "This is how I (roll)"
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Aug 5, 2011 07:07
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Ahaha, yeah, had that one. And the "Check your monkey bastard hands didn't knock the connector off the terminal while you were working down there*" one. I've also had the "Hmm, yeah, need to put some fuel in this thing", left the house, and then managed to make it a whole hundred yards down the road before running out. Like Smokey Yunick, only without remembering to fit the extra hose... *That's what she said
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Aug 14, 2011 23:57
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Doccers posted:I think I'd go insane if I had to drive it all day at 55. Concentrate on the fact you can pick a direction and head in a straight line toward it, at walking pace, with the terrain involved being a point of mild interest rather than concern.
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Aug 15, 2011 21:37
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tacotuesday posted:Don't be ridiculous. You need an airbrushed "viking defeating a dragon with Ragnarok in the background", a la 70's stoner rape-van paint jobs. Who's going to criticize it?
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Aug 25, 2011 17:48
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It's Swedish, it's meant to be a sauna.
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Sep 4, 2011 21:15
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At least it's not Liberal Democrat.
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Sep 5, 2011 21:43
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Doccers posted:Just for that I'm going to paste a gigantic 'HOPE' poster along the back.
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Sep 6, 2011 06:48
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Doccers posted:It appears now that about 80% of the noise I'm getting at speed is actually the mechanical fan linked to the engine. I'm looking into replacing it with an electrical fan for increased efficiency and lowered noise (mechanical fan is linked to the engine by means of a propshaft from the engine up to the front where the radiator is). Either way, my opinion is that you should take advantage of changing the fan to give it a three-way switch at the same time - off for wading, running from a temperature sensor most of the time, and able to override it to stay on if you don't like what the temp gauge is doing when you're crawling or in traffic.
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Sep 19, 2011 21:43
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How do convoy lights work in other countries? You can easily spot ex-military Landies over here by their white diff cover on the rear axle - a small light on the underside illuminates it at night, so the guy immediately behind can see it, but no-one above or to the side (beyond a fairly narrow window) can.
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Sep 20, 2011 17:32
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LloydDobler posted:Heh. The front wheel drive crew likes to haul rear end, so make sure you know where we're going in case you get left alone. Fortunately for the drive up, we're not actually leaving 285 as far as I know. We might take a twisty detour on the way down to piss off some cyclists. Edit: Actually, if you've got any 480s, they'd make a pretty sweet launch ramp for him. InitialDave fucked around with this message at 13:26 on Sep 24, 2011 |
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Sep 24, 2011 13:24
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Let's face it, the thing needs a Coffman starter  .
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Sep 28, 2011 22:59
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 Straight six, drat you!
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Sep 30, 2011 20:45
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Doccers posted:Woop! Sorry, I don't know much about rovers. v
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It looks like they're threaded anyway, so if you determine what the thread is, you can just replace them with something you can get a connection for.
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Dec 11, 2011 23:28
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Ferremit posted:Out of curiosity, how do you intend to lift a 39" milspec tyre on rim up to that height? Lifting the 33" tyres on alloys I have onto my rear wheel carrier nearly kills me!
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Jun 4, 2012 17:37
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I'd rig up something out a cheap knock-off Hi-Lift to act as a hoist to get it up there. Also, seeing as you're making your own from scratch, why not have the wheel mount made from a spare hub assembly? That way you're always carrying a set of bearings etc with no storage penalty.
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Jun 6, 2012 17:55
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Some designs do take into account the fact you've got to shift these ridiculously heavy wheelsets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHerM9DvoXs Tomarse, if you're not dead-set on 9.00x16 like the 101's meant to have, Fedima do a retread copy of the BFG KM2 in 35-10.50R16 for £120 or so. That's fairly close.
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Jun 17, 2012 20:19
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Scammells are dangerous things to talk about. Not in the sense of being unsafe, more in the sense that they cost less than a Fiesta, don't need MOT or Tax, and I can drive one on my regular 3500kg licence. My neighbours should be very glad I don't have room to park one. Or an Alvis Stalwart. Military surplus is cool, but not something for people in 3-bed semis with too many cars already.
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Jun 17, 2012 22:30
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Cakefool posted:Wait what link right now buddy The other stuff is age related - MOT and tax is well-known, but less common knowledge is that a suitably aged vehicle (Pre 1960) can be driven on a normal car licence regardless of weight, as long as it is unladen and not towing anything. You can also drive steam-powered vehicles without restriction (eg traction engines).
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Jun 18, 2012 10:49
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Don't forget "trashing bits of drivetrain by using it on tarmac and getting wind-up".
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Jun 18, 2012 21:18
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Well, you've got to get to the quarries etc to go and play, right? Oh, wait, the Grand Union Canal's only a few hundred yards away, problem solved!
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Jun 18, 2012 21:40
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Given what you (Kastein) use the truck for, a hiab would probably be a better option. If you bought a truck with one fitted, transferred it to yours, and then sold the truck on, you might be able to do it very cheaply indeed.
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Jan 15, 2013 16:35
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I'm guessing a response truck is prime target for the combination of inactivity and a "Time to lean means time to clean" (thanks STR) attitude from a superior.
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Feb 11, 2013 18:46
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I'm going to gently caress everything up and say he should use polycarbonate sheet.
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Jun 14, 2013 22:01
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Are collet chucks and taper-fit drills/reamers not a thing in the US?
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Jun 16, 2013 11:51
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Doccers posted:They are, but not for lathes or drill presses typically. most often you see them on mills. and I have a large collection of both for mine. Anything I'd have in my own workshop/garage would probably be a jaw chuck, though, just simpler.
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Jun 16, 2013 21:59
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Tomarse posted:Anybody lamenting your close 20,000 lb weight limit in the US spare a thought for those of us in the UK who are only allowed up to 2500kg GROSS weight (5500 lb). I had incredible amounts of pain trying to legally down-rate and drive an ex military truck plated at a mere 2649kg gross The Man posted:Holders of a full category B (car) driving licence may drive any of the large vehicles listed below: Or maybe you want to be really cheeky? How about you volunteer to teach kids some wholesome outdoor activities? Like heavy vehicle recovery? The Man posted:. I agree that the (ever increasing) restrictions are complete bollocks. I especially dislike that they can do you based on plated weight rather than actual weight, simply because they don't want the hassle of having to get you on a weighbridge. 500kg unladen trailer behind a Fiesta? Oh, wait, it's plated at 2 tonnes, you're loving nicked, sunshine. 
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Dec 4, 2013 23:14
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dreesemonkey posted:Since we're sharing, this popped up on my local craigslist. If only I had money to burn. 
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Dec 6, 2013 21:32
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So I shouldn't post adverts for Stollies that are the same price as a used Citroen C1, then?
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I can't help but feel any nickname for your missus that involves large units of mass will not end well for you. "I saw at the bar, and I knew she was the one. She had style, y'know? Class. A great set of Rockwells."
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