Have you looked at them from the back? There are four screw holes, would be a heaps better mounting option and look heaps better.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I'll take a pic of the back tonight for you.
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Have you looked at them from the back? There are four screw holes, would be a heaps better mounting option and look heaps better.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I'll take a pic of the back tonight for you.
Yea that's what I was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Winnie
Make a complete new pannel..
And td it has one push out but I can see moldings threw the top so I'd say the they can be cut out for switches
Ill need to see one first preferably from a GU , but GQ is still ok.
I have no plans on pulling my console out anytime in the future but
maybe Eric might be doing his soon.
Just need it traced with measurements on it.
The way I was going to do it you didnt need to tear half your patrol
apart to fit it. KIS
Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
What are we making?
Thats got angles on it eh Winnie, if that was the case I'd need to make it from 1mm aluminium
not sure that would work looking at that pic.
@ Growler that switch panel on the centre console those switch holes are too small
so toying wuth the idea if making one to suit both the GU and GQ the GU one will
allow 3 carling style switches and one toggle, where the GQ will have just 3 carling switch cut outs
EDIT:: still think its easier to just pop rivet or glue the panel from the front,,easy as.
Ill get some samples cut in mdf and see how they look
Hi all not trying to be a smart a** but grade 8.8 is called structural grade hi tensile will have to have 12.9 stamped in the head just don't want someone hurt because they thought they had hi tensile boltsQuote:
Originally Posted by TimE
Cheers Kimbo
Ps. Don't take this the wrong way 8.8grade bolts is more than adequate for this purpose was just pointing out that if something called for hi tensile bolts don't fit 8.8 grade bolts.
I have all too often seen what happens when the wrong grade bolts are used in my trade
Grade 8 is about the highest joe blow can buy without going to a specialist bolt outlet.
A 12.9 bolt would cost a small fortune imo and a grade 8 will have a very high shear factor.
But all this has beeen done to death Ill try and find a link for that plate for you.[will put here]
Finalized the drawing for the switch panel so if any one is interested just PM.
Im getting a 3 carling switch panel cut for the GQs and a 3 carling switch and 1 toggle switch for
the GUs, the toggle switch with a missile cover could be used as power cut off
for the winch.
Will be getting a MDF sample cut first but pretty confident it'll work first time
Price wise Im hoping about $15 a panel depends what they charge me but it
wont break the bank thats for sure, lol
Do most GQs have power windows???
Wouldn't say most... probably most don'tQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Had a bit more time to think about this switch panel ,,,,,,now Im making it out
of 1mm 304 stainless, it will just super glue into sitchu, easy as.
It will provide slots for three carling and one toggle switch
Just brought a truckload of double sided suction cups , these will make it easier to fit the cargo window protectors.
Seeing as you'll be packing to the roof Im getting them cut in black perspex 3mm, not sure what blend yet the laser guys
would know more. If you have a cargo barrier you cant see out the rear cargo window anyway.
Now just to source a large piece of cardboard 2 sheet or heavier and draw up a template.
After your weekend away just remove them and you're back to normal. lol
Ill also be submitting the centre console knock out plates at the same time.
OK I have the suction cups for my newest product, and would like expressions of interest.
product is a false window for the inside of the cargo window. This will be the same shape as the window and
stuck in place using double sided suction cups, so no drilling or cutting.
This will allow the cargo windows to be blacked out making your fridge run more efficiently
No idea of price yet but it wont be too much, Im thinking Limo as the best colour,
as you cant see out of then anyway
I'd been keen on getting a set mate. I remember posting about these a while back. Somebody mentioned garage door insulation material ??
As I haven't got around to it yet, might as well try yours. Let us know more info about it.
leave it with me should take to long, as well s helping theQuote:
Originally Posted by Hodge
fridge run more efficient it might keep the ppls away from looking in.
I know they work I did it to my troopy
You already know I'm interestedQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Hi mate I should have put this here months ago when I finallised design on Erics 4.2 2006 modelQuote:
Originally Posted by Doggy
Anyway here are a few pics, only thing is a small piece of about 20mm will need to be trimmed off one
edge to allow the point to be closer to the chassis.
shown in pic 1&4
All installed and used once mate, thanks heaps
Hi John,
Been awhile since i need your services.
Any chance your doing front points for the Y62?
Gday John,
Apologies for delay with UK coating tests.
Ripper products you have engineered mate !
All's good mate?
G'day John, thanks heaps for the last set of recovery points for our family wagon build mate, awesome gear they are ! Which ones of your models might suit/under a Millweld bar I'm dreaming of for my ute project?
What year ute do you drive and what was the original motor??Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Sorry John I just remembered Mill mentioning that to install my chosen new bar oneday that they cut something like 80mm off the chassis. Might be safest for me to raincheck the ute points until the bar is actually on, hopefully before next easter if coin can permit. Cheers mate!
I dont think 80mm will cause a problem, happy to wait ,lol
I have recently had the front bar replace with this ARB unit, preferred another brand but it was not something I could do much about at the time.
Any way when the panel beater put the recovery points on they were upside down / inside out, stuffed if I know how they managed it. Harrold Scrubie would have had orgasm's referring me to the authorities! They seriously impacted on my front approach angle!!
The problem was there was no flat surface to get all 3 bolts in so they used 2 with a 25mm spacer on one!
I took them off as soon as I got home and realised that to get them to sit correctly 3 x 25mm spacers were needed plus longer bolts. Some 40mm diameter aluminium rod cut and drilled to suit now has them sitting right.
My question, is this acceptable to mount them like this?
Some pics that might help explain.
The new bar
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Mounting recovery points
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edit; The damn pics are all upright in the file but do this when linked, any help out there?
Hey threedogs I've got a 2004 ST 4.2 Coil Cab-Chassis with a Nissan Factory bull bar on it can you advise what recovery points suit and the cost delivered to 6164
I have front points for other 4x4s that have 25 mm spacerQuote:
Originally Posted by macca
with no problems they are held in situ via 3 x 10mm bolts
Check Hodges build thread and see if you have the same set up.Quote:
Originally Posted by gubigfish
No one else does this set up so would like to keep it that way please
email me at outback ideas at gmail dot com
Great stuff. Thanks John. The mounting looks substantial enough and the bolts are bigger so all is sweet.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
I think now the ones like hodge has now might suit yours better,Quote:
Originally Posted by macca
you could sell your to GU bigfish if they are suitable, just a thought
Thanks all the same John, now I have them sitting right and the cost of the ally rod and longer bolts they can stay there.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
Freighting to WA, it's not really worth the hassles.
Thanks again for the thought though.
@Royce heres what you want to make life easier Imho.
First get the boost set, then you can attempt some of your
other problems
.http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Pa...4AAOSw5cNYLPmR
G'day John, just a quick check in from the motherland mate. Your beaut chunks of steel have made it through all and are now finally enroute to: http://www.higalv.co.uk/colourgalv/
:-) http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2017/01/92.jpg
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G'evening John @threedogs mate!
Your beast recovery points kindly purchased are finally back from expensive Scotland Highland Coaters tests old mate :-)
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They're mostly LRover blokes up there but were suitably impressed with your engineering;-)
Hey John hope.your well bud, I need a couple of front recovery points for the GUIV with ARB Deluxe front bar mate. Can yo u pm me a price posted to Lara please.
Legend.
Do you think the same as Hodges would fit, check his biuld thread sorry its been so long but you know....... @MudRunnerTD
@MudRunnerTDQuote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
You will need the same ones as I have Darren. It isn't a direct bolt on like other points John makes. There is a metal lip on one of the bull bar's brakets in the way. However, John, threedogs' metal mastery resolved that fairly quickly. I met up with him several times while he took measurements etc... And then built them to suit, supplied together with special washers for load spreading purposes.
I believe the set I have are the only ones of its kind he made. Yours might be the second!
There is a tiny bit of grinding involved too. I have photos at home if need be.
Hey John. Do you make platforms to replace the middle seats in a wagon?
I remember seeing a picture of your car on a thread where you have removed a seat and replaced it with a platform.
Cheers,
Angelo.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock Trol
Here you go mate. Mudski sells them here.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Pa...-/331374282505
Thanks Hodge but I am after a false floor/platform for the middle seats so I can turn it into a two seater. Something I can secure jerry cans, fridge, space cases etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hodge
I am pretty sure TD has done it to his car.