Gave the forward fuel tanks a thorough clean inside and out before fitting the new sender units, feed pipes and strainers. The outsides were red-leaded by the blasters, but have now been sprayed with matt black enamel. They’re ready for fitting – just need to attach the sill bars to the chassis first. To do […]
Tub Mountings
The front tub mounts have also been repaired with a section of 3mm marine grade ali sheet bolted behing the damaged sections. The new sheets extend the full span from the outer tub skin to the first diagonal floor reinforcing web, and are held in place with 4 zinc plated high tensile 1/2″AF bolts. The […]
Tub Mounts and Sills
A few little jobs done towards the tub fitting. I have cut the tops off the chassis’ forward 6 floor support hoops. Once the tub has been bolted in the right place using the rear x-member and middle outrigger mounts, the front hoops will be measured and marked, the tub removed and the theoops welded […]
Front End
The winch mount has been finished and fitted, along with a repaint of the bumper. The mount and bumper were etch primed, blacke enamelled and sprayed with a thick coat of matt black stone guard. The relocated winch mount now sits back far enough for the winch not to foul the bull bar and should […]
Hazzards and Rear Wiper
Haven’t done any more over the last couple of days and won’t get a chance until thursday at the earliest. I have the wiring details for the hazards and engine heater plug relay now, so they should go in soon. I’ll be getting a new hazzard flasher as they’re only about £4 and the old […]
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