Pea and Ham from a Chicken?

#51 by McK , Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:47 pm

Tonight is the first bump in the road. I took the plunge and cut both the roof and rear section to their final size.

Then matched them up to see the fabrication task that lay ahead. I knew prior to starting that moving the rear so far forward would mean a more complicated fit compared to doing the double cab option. The roof line stays the same width until the rear doors or in my case the start of the second side window.

#52 by McK , Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:48 pm

That was fine I like a challenge the bump in the road came when I realised I don't like it.

Even once it is plated it still visually steals to much from the bed for my liking, add in a couple of roll bars which I will need for picking up lengths of steel and it will look daft.
I will make up a flat rear bulk head and if I like the look of that better I will fit a sliding window or similar to it.

#53 by Warriorbez , Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:49 pm

It takes a lot to impress me and I know this is going to be impressive! Nice one

#54 by surfer , Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:55 pm

really got to say you must have some massive balls to take this idea to the max buddy

#55 by woody13 , Tue Feb 19, 2013 8:59 pm

lookin good so far............

#56 by Yoda , Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:09 pm

Love you're approach Brian! I was thinking the same thing and - not that I have any of your skill - but I was curious which way you would go. Looking forward to seeing more.

This is why you're doing my bumper for me!

#57 by McK , Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:58 pm

Collected some steel today so hope for some progress over the next week.

I have lots of bolt holes to weld up as I am not refitting the wheel carrier, number plate light or arch extensions. Two repairs needed, not bad for a 20yr old truck that sat idle outside for the past three years.

#58 by McK , Thu Feb 28, 2013 8:59 pm

I reused the center roof brace in the cab and it has added plenty of stiffness.
50mmx25mm box to form inside the bed panels will add strength and give a nice radius to the finished edge. The inside will get an alloy strip finish once the bed is lined.

Brace going in

Fitted and its a good snug fit.

#59 by skotl , Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:18 pm

That looks awesome, Brian

(and I like the "Land Rover Recovery Vehicle" sticker even in it's current guise, that probably still holds true!)

#60 by McK , Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:57 pm

Thanks Skot

Got the bed edged with 50x25mm box, it has worked perfectly I can stand on the edges and they don't flex.
Ran the plasma round a 2mm sheet to get the roof profile.

#61 by Yoda , Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:45 pm

This is amazing to watch. Fascinating.....

#62 by Warriorbez , Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:51 pm

Is this just going to be used off road?

#63 by McK , Fri Mar 01, 2013 8:59 pm

Quote: Warriorbez wrote in post #62
Is this just going to be used off road?

No it will be a street queen, with the odd rubbish dump run and steel pick up run.
It wont see m ch use but it will be handy to have for the above. It will be in the lakes and maybe Wales later in the year for some green lanes, so mild off road you could say.

All those tacs and the close of the cab will be fully seam welded then dressed filled and made read for respray.
I will have hours of welding and dressing to look forward too.

#64 by Warriorbez , Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:02 pm

Cool, does it have to be tested for road use or just needs an mot as usual??

#65 by McK , Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:03 pm

Quote: Warriorbez wrote in post #64
Cool, does it have to be tested for road use or just needs an mot as usual??

MOT and a declared body style change on the V5 as well as a col our change.

#66 by McK , Mon Mar 04, 2013 5:44 pm

Mods please remove this thread.

Thank you
Brian

#67 by diggermandan , Mon Mar 04, 2013 6:41 pm

How come Brian? I think lots of us are enjoying seeing this develop. If the thread goes, please post up some pics of the finished product

#68 by surfer , Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:07 pm

yeah me too looking forward to end product

Quote: diggermandan wrote in post #67
How come Brian? I think lots of us are enjoying seeing this develop. If the thread goes, please post up some pics of the finished product

#69 by Warriorbez , Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:46 pm

#70 by George , Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:01 pm

Why remove good job and very interesting been following please keep it going

#71 by tigger , Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:03 pm

I too have been following, always impressed by things I carnt do myself.

#72 by Yoda , Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:08 pm

Well that would be a big shame if this thread went.

#73 by Warriorbez , Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:10 pm

"Hell no....we won't let it go..!!"

"Hell no....we won't let it go..!!"

"Hell no....we won't let it go..!!"

#74 by Basil , Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:14 pm

me too - Expressions of project love have been made - we all await with baited breath.........

#75 by Blocksaway , Fri Mar 08, 2013 10:44 am

Would be criminal to remove this thread, threads like this inspire others......

Good Job!!

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