Topic: The Blue TLC Project (Read 28557 times)

Dutch · « **Reply #200 on:** March 11, 2012, 08:16:41 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on March 10, 2012, 08:01:10 PM

Nick my FIL's neighbour had not an ammo box but a army/navy spec flares box for me with a very intricate closing system. Not as big as I would like but it will give me the secure storage I was looking for and very in keeping with the truck.

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Bubba · « **Reply #201 on:** March 11, 2012, 08:19:03 PM »

yo dutch do ya want that stailess bumper grill protector bar i showed ya i aint gonna use it

Dutch · « **Reply #202 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:09:05 PM »

As mentioned very early on I noticed that one of the clamps holding the leaf pack together on the os front, rear bit of the leafs had let go.

Does this need putting back on before brake-out, buy new (lighty's ?) can I get away with a couple of heavy duty clamps ? (not jubilee but the ones with nuts)

willo · « **Reply #203 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:16:53 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on March 10, 2012, 08:01:10 PM

After a very enjoyable day out in Blue + missus, driving the beast does not fase me anymore. On a run she only wants to go faster but limited it to
55-60 max for now.

Ok......fitting out time now in preparation for brakeout :

Nick my FIL's neighbour had not an ammo box but a army/navy spec flares box for me with a very intricate closing system. Not as big as I would like but it will give me the secure storage I was looking for and very in keeping with the truck.

I also fitted the rear seatbelts, silly me, the rear bench is split in seat and backrest anyway and the centre of the rear rear seat frame caters for fixing belts so in all it was
all of 15 mins work.

I aquired a BMW 2 gallon emergency fuel can many many moons ago with a neat little 2" hole in the middle so cold molded a stainless bracket + M12 bolt poking out, to fix to the inside of the rear wheel arch. So just have to make a 2" disk, and neatly bolt the can away on the side. Off course all mounted on stickyback neoprene to prevent rubbing.

It's nicely coming together now.

my rear storage solutions lockable waterproof box maybe for sale soon, if its any use to you?

Box

Dave69 · « **Reply #204 on:** March 13, 2012, 08:45:39 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on March 13, 2012, 08:09:05 PM

As mentioned very early on I noticed that one of the clamps holding the leaf pack together on the os front, rear bit of the leafs had let go.

Does this need putting back on before brake-out, buy new (lighty's ?) can I get away with a couple of heavy duty clamps ? (not jubilee but the ones with nuts)

all these do is hold the spring pack together and stop the leaves moving sideways. some heavy duty clapms should be suffice, i've seen metal cable ties used as well. ideally they should be on as soon as possible as you dont want a leaf to slide out into the tyre (worse case)

momos · « **Reply #205 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:12:41 PM »

saw this and thought of you Boiiiiii!

http://www.dailymail.com/News/201203040176

Dutch · « **Reply #206 on:** March 13, 2012, 10:21:02 PM »

Awwwww sweet. Nice find Momos.

Good luck next couple of days.

Dutch · « **Reply #207 on:** March 16, 2012, 09:50:53 AM »

What a difference a door makes ...... that's a song innit ?

Slowly working towards long distance solutions for brakeout. No doors is cool but it gets tiring after a bit, let alone 150 miles.

And I can listen to tunes.....and the heater works a treat

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Oh yeah ..... its CJ...ing time again today.

Shitty weather's closing in so better make the most of it

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #208 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:47:06 PM »

To really finish it off u need NB to get his finger out and sort some birty flags

Dutch · « **Reply #209 on:** March 16, 2012, 05:53:19 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on March 16, 2012, 05:47:06 PM

To really finish it off u need NB to get his finger out and sort some birty flags

Funny you say that because everybody says the truck looks ace, nice, cool, good, super, magnificent, great etc........

........ shame about the yank flag.............

What is it with the brits ...... is there a hate thang goin on or something I dont know about

Its a yank truck FFS, I dont get it. Birty flag would be the solution I guess.

Nosebolt · « **Reply #210 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:04:59 PM »

Quote from: Bulldog67 on March 16, 2012, 05:47:06 PM

To really finish it off u need NB to get his finger out and sort some birty flags

just done 50 flags and they all sold, didn't you see the post?

wildwood · « **Reply #211 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:13:24 PM »

Tis the Hyacinth Buckets ot the world and the CHV...................... (Coucil House Vermin)................

They think the Yankee flag or Stars 'n'Stripes mean you like to lock and load and shoot people

and the Union Flag means ya got a shaven head, prison tats and a dislike for anyone with a tan..................

Fucked up world eh.....................

Drive around with a Kiwi sticker or AUS plaque and the world thinks yer on holiday and like a drink so yer OK..................

Reckon you drive in Aus with a Union Flag and you'll get abused somewhat......................

Like I said crazy fucked up world.............. tis why I let my 'Freak Flag Fly' with acknowledgment to CSN and Y. 'Almost cut my hair'

Dutch · « **Reply #212 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:17:54 PM »

Quote from: wildwood on March 16, 2012, 06:13:24 PM

mean you like to lock and load and shoot people

You're not a million miles off the mark there

......the Stars & Stripes stays where it is.

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #213 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:21:33 PM »

Quote from: Nosebolt on March 16, 2012, 06:04:59 PM

Quote from: Bulldog67 on March 16, 2012, 05:47:06 PM
To really finish it off u need NB to get his finger out and sort some birty flags

just done 50 flags and they all sold, didn't you see the post?

no way I missed a post

Dutch · « **Reply #214 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:02:54 PM »

Trail cover ....... what trail cover ?

Another step in the fit out.

I know it wont win in the fashion competition but it will sure as hell keep the rain out.

Heavy duty plastic held together with 5" tenting tape and reinforced on the corners for the pieces of string.

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wildwood · « **Reply #215 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:09:43 PM »

Looks as good as a trail cover that I've got!

And that leaves you with more beer vouchers

isle of man · « **Reply #216 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:42:22 PM »

Have one like that for the Buggy..

Bubba · « **Reply #217 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:44:52 PM »

looks very good indeed

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #218 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:52:03 PM »

You wait until you see his Tracey Island

willo · « **Reply #219 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:09:30 PM »

Quote from: Dutch on March 17, 2012, 07:02:54 PM

Trail cover ....... what trail cover ?

Another step in the fit out.

I know it wont win in the fashion competition but it will sure as hell keep the rain out.

Heavy duty plastic held together with 5" tenting tape and reinforced on the corners for the pieces of string.

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Nooope, don't get it, Has the garage not got a roof?

Nosebolt · « **Reply #220 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:27:40 PM »

clues in the name, TRAIL cover.

when at home use the garage, but without a full roof on a weekender in this lovely country with its not so predictable weather, keeps your seats dry overnight

Dutch · « **Reply #221 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:39:52 PM »

Quote from: Willo on March 17, 2012, 09:09:30 PM

Nooope, don't get it, Has the garage not got a roof?

Have you been sniffin on that gunk you found in your pumpkins

willo · « **Reply #222 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:42:18 PM »

why do you need a cover on in the garage? or have you no roof? bit like wearing a dressing gown in a sauna....more pills please

MOCAJ · « **Reply #223 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:42:44 PM »

my trucks dont fit in me garage so always outside

Nosebolt · « **Reply #224 on:** March 17, 2012, 09:43:54 PM »

don't have a garage, but do get the bikes in the house occasionally

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