Amelia is getting a new ass!!

[2TROLLFAM]

Brad has been a busy beaver on weekends for last couple of months building Amelia a new back end ... She's gonna need a wide load sign tomorrow when her canopy goes on :)43696

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Once it's on he has to finish fitting it out with checker plate edging, roof racks, spare tyre swing arm thingy etc etc can't wait to see her finally finished :)

[mudnut]

Very noice build.

[thebrod]

looks good. will be good to see what it looks like on the back :cheers:

[mudski]

Wow. Coming along nicely there. So Brad has built this from scratch? Amelia is the name of my 101 y.o grandmother too!

[2TROLLFAM]

Wow. Coming along nicely there. So Brad has built this from scratch? Amelia is the name of my 101 y.o grandmother too!

Yes he has !!! And on his own although I'm buggered if I know how .. I went for a nanny nap this afternoon and woke up to poor Amelia with no bloody tray !!

Going to so exciting when it's 101% finished ;). Amelia was named after a vampire so hope grandma doesn't take offense :)

[2TROLLFAM]

And cuz I'm excited ... Here's some more pics from the process

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Will be more once it's on Amelia & fitted out. He's got propeller plate strips to go along all the edges, all LED lights, power outlets going inside on the front wall, roof racks, mudguards to build today, put the rear wheel carrier on & an air tank going under the front left corner.

Hmmmm still abit to go when you look at it like that LOL

[threedogs]

love your work, Brad knows his stuff that's for sure

[growler2058]

That's brilliant! Worth a tongue out shot when its finished for sure :tongue:

[Dhuck]

Nice job Brad. Definitely looks the goods.

[Sir Roofy]

Talented man you have there looks good

[2TROLLFAM]

That's brilliant! Worth a tongue out shot when its finished for sure :tongue:

There will be a double whammy tongue out shot once it all done ;)

I'm so proud of him ... Now if only he'd make those bloody rock sliders for Amelia & Seamus !! LOL

[threedogs]

I love big butts and I cannot lie....
Boy did I read that wrong lol
Don't forget any external light brackets etc

[2TROLLFAM]

I've been out and got back to this .... I go "SH}T it looks ENORMOUS and what's all the empty space behind the wheels?"

The response "that's where tool boxes are going, and water tank in middle under canopy (above fuel tank) plus if it's lower the fuel fillers won't be on the right angle"

WTF why do boys need toolboxes when they got a MASSIVE ass canopy?? Or is it just a size thing?? LOL

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She's TONKA TUFF now ;)

[Stropp]

great job, that looks perfect.:049:

[Dhuck]

Nice. That's his new love. lol

[2TROLLFAM]

Nice. That's his new love. lol

BS Dhuck!!!! she's always been his FIRST love LOL which makes me wonder why I just spent 2 flipping hours mowing his grass???? But it looks pretty too now

Oh dear .... Let's ummmm take canopy off (was only lining everything up before) and wipe her butt before putting it back on LMFAO !!!!

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Wait up !!!! He's frigging repainting it too - her black ass that is

[Stropp]

Geez I tried to help the neighbour by cutting his grass but he wasn't happy, his wife was tho lol

[2TROLLFAM]

Geez I tried to help the neighbour by cutting his grass but he wasn't happy, his wife was tho lol

LMFAO !!!! too funny

[AB]

That is a nice ass Amelia, I'm jealous!!!

[Dhuck]

Yep what can I say. I really like a black arse.

[2TROLLFAM]

God bling is time consuming ... Slowly getting there

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[threedogs]

Just one question how far between the back of the cab till the Pod ??
Looked close on one picture but not bolted at that stage.

[FNQGU]

Might be too late, but I think I read in Cuppa's build thread something about the value in being able to look back through the pod over the drivers left shoulder and out the side when about to make a Left hand turn or lane change. My mate with a Toyota ute just put clears into his side canvas on that passengers side to help deal with the blind spot as well. Just a thought. Hope you already have it sorted.

[2TROLLFAM]

Just one question how far between the back of the cab till the Pod ??
Looked close on one picture but not bolted at that stage.

Same distance that the tray was - I just measured, roughly 70mm

[2TROLLFAM]

Might be too late, but I think I read in Cuppa's build thread something about the value in being able to look back through the pod over the drivers left shoulder and out the side when about to make a Left hand turn or lane change. My mate with a Toyota ute just put clears into his side canvas on that passengers side to help deal with the blind spot as well. Just a thought. Hope you already have it sorted.

Good point but yeah too late to change it. He's got extension arms for the side mirrors (not on yet) that also have those little round mirrors on them & a reverse camera that is planned to be used to see behind whilst driving (the monitor clips over existing rear vision mirror)

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[2TROLLFAM]

wiring taking longer than anticipated - dodgy wiring on the ute to start with so making do for now but gonna replace it all another day. Just need to get it working cuz he goes back to work tomorrow after taking a week holidays

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[2TROLLFAM]

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[thebrod]

seriously impressive looking setup. I wish I had a fraction of those fabrication skills.

[threedogs]

Always good starting with a blank canvas and transforming it to suit your needs.
I think Cuppa had a camera high up on his pod as well,?
Nice touch with the edging, very swish indeed

[nissannewby]

I'm pretty sure it is but has brad colour coded it to the cab?

I will make something similar one day it will be a little shorter though to allow for some serious off road play.

[Avo]

No one will be stealing shit out the back now days hey.Some people have talent,congrat's on the new arse.

[2TROLLFAM]

The camera is between the lights at the top (middle of canopy) just wasn't mounted when I took picture of the back end earlier.

Wish you could see it in flesh - it's pretty impressive to me, especially when it started as a rough drawing, pile of steel, sheets of propeller plate, sheets of composite paneling, boxes of lights, camera, door handles etc and some tins of paint!!

No doubt he'll find things he doesn't like or should have done differently but that comes with experience - for now it's exactly what he wanted :)

[2TROLLFAM]

I'm pretty sure it is but has brad colour coded it to the cab?

I will make something similar one day it will be a little shorter though to allow for some serious off road play.

Yes he did - colour code is the right one but colour hasn't turned out to be :( he's disappointed about that.

[nissannewby]

Yes he did - colour code is the right one but colour hasn't turned out to be :( he's disappointed about that.

New paint always does :). Maybe the cab might need a polish and it might be a little closer to the colour.

[2TROLLFAM]

Ute is 2006 so has had its day of sun fade. I know when I put new tub on my Navara (off a 2yr newer model and had been in storage out of sun) it was a different white even tho colour codes matched ...

All done for now - mudguards will have to wait till next weekend along with propeller plate along the bottom edge (have to get them recut - were too wide) and a couple of other minor things

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[growler2058]

Very Very Very Fancy!!!

[nissannewby]

That looks good. Do you happen to have the paint code? I didn't realise it was that different. The colour on the canopy looks closer to the colour of my ute. Makes me wonder if brads has had a respray sometime in its life as I'm yet to see another that colour.

Looks bloody smart though top job. What are his plans for inside it?

[FNQGU]

Looks great! What was your reasoning for having the spare on a swing arm?

[MudRunnerTD]

Looks great! What was your reasoning for having the spare on a swing arm?

I agree, looks fantastic but was wondering the same thing about the swing away? The Telstra pods have them mounted to the back and the drop down for convenience, not sure why you need to swing the wheel off the back wall?

Looks awesome. I have done allot manufacturing with timber and enjoy designing through to finish. Takes effort, planning and skills. I can see a heap of talent there. Great job.

[megatexture]

Awesome job, looks bloody great! And the colour looks like a close match but not metallic if a clear coat was sprayed on too early or on a humid/ wet day it will dry cloudy and look like a matt colour rather than metallic.

[2TROLLFAM]

That looks good. Do you happen to have the paint code? I didn't realise it was that different. The colour on the canopy looks closer to the colour of my ute. Makes me wonder if brads has had a respray sometime in its life as I'm yet to see another that colour.

Looks bloody smart though top job. What are his plans for inside it?

Hey Mat :) we'll have to catch up again soon to compare those colours .. You still have our numbers??

Inside - lighting, power outlets, fridge space & possibly draws (Brad just said a disco ball above the mattress in it for camping LOL)

Mostly just so stuff can be LOCKED away after having his tools stolen from the back of the ute.

[2TROLLFAM]

Looks great! What was your reasoning for having the spare on a swing arm?


Spare wheel on a swing arm because eventual plan is to have another on the other side for jerry can holders which left no room for a ladder to roof racks (that thing is frigging high)

Won't be used to swing out until the other side eventually goes on - if that makes sense.

[2TROLLFAM]

FINALLY the boy has put his Xmas present on his car !! 43921

[2TROLLFAM]

The boy has the right idea !!! INSANE alright LOL



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[nissannewby]

The boy has the right idea !!! INSANE alright LOL



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Should let me do some tweaking to help it poke along a little better :).

[2TROLLFAM]

Should let me do some tweaking to help it poke along a little better :).

Brad reckons he's broke now LOL. Can't afford all the extras he'd need to tweak BUT as funds allow ....

Personally I reckon you & Mrs Nissannewby should come out for a catch up - along with Macca and Jenni :)

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[2TROLLFAM]

Brad reckons he's broke now LOL. Can't afford all the extras he'd need to tweak BUT as funds allow .... Personally I reckon you & Mrs Nissannewby should come out for a catch up - along with Macca and Jenni :) Sent from my iPhone using Forum Runner

And anyone else local :)

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[macca86]

Should all catch up for a day trip wheeling. Been awhile since we have all done one

[2TROLLFAM]

Should all catch up for a day trip wheeling. Been awhile since we have all done one

YES indeed .... Need to take Seamus out with peeps to save me LOL (or him)

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[macca86]

The nav went well at glass house be easier in Seamus like usual relax trust your driving and everyone will point you in the right direction. Glass house, janowen hills, the springs or any other suggestions?
Amelia is looking good too nice work brad

[2TROLLFAM]

The nav went well at glass house be easier in Seamus like usual relax trust your driving and everyone will point you in the right direction. Glass house, janowen hills, the springs or any other suggestions? Amelia is looking good too nice work brad

yeah I was pretty proud of Frank (& myself) on that trip - I know we did the easy stuff but I was still totally crappying myself - ask Mrs Dhuck!!! LOL I had/have no idea what I'm doing out there and she was absolutely incredible - I love that woman !!!!! Dhuck married a diamond in the rough xXx

Would love to find the time/$$$ to take Seamus up there .... And try out Amelia's new weight in the ass end.

That's the worst thing now is - we WANT to take both trolls LOL double fuel etc etc although I do think Amelia would get broken before Seamus LOL

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[nissannewby]

Brad reckons he's broke now LOL. Can't afford all the extras he'd need to tweak BUT as funds allow ....

Personally I reckon you & Mrs Nissannewby should come out for a catch up - along with Macca and Jenni :)

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Well if you didn't live at Ipswich :p

[2TROLLFAM]

Well if you didn't live at Ipswich :p

HAJAHA well would have to be at Brads place cuz he has an acre and room to park cats/trailers/tents)and HE lives (officially) even further west at THAGOONA ... Google it LOL

And hey, I'm in Chuwar not Ipswich LMFAO (shhhhh just cuz I'm 3mins on the other side of the Warrego Highway doesn't mean anything)

We seriously have to organise something out there - he's got 1/2 acre council easement between him & neighbour .... So plenty of room to park trolls and enjoy the fire pit!!!

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[nissannewby]

I live on 10 acres and can have a bon fire :).

[2TROLLFAM]

I live on 10 acres and can have a bon fire :).

Well YOUR place it is then!!!! LMFAO

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[nissannewby]

Well YOUR place it is then!!!! LMFAO

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Well Sunday is open. We are kinda having a celebratory get together since our first is on its way :).

[2TROLLFAM]

Well Sunday is open. We are kinda having a celebratory get together since our first is on its way :).

Yeah .... Grumpy bum said "YES"

Ummm you'll have to text or PM ya address and I have to be back in time to take my son back to his dad by 6pm

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