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15th May 2011, 07:40 PM
big_fletch

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Originally Posted by Bigrig

Love doing them, but have to admit, this one has me uneasy!! lol

Just don't think about, just do it lol.. In the words of Tony 'what's the worst that can happen' Haha
15th May 2011, 07:42 PM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Haha!! Yeah, yeah .. I'll harden up and just do it!!!

Mate no doubt about it it's scary sh1t its a big job to try weld it back up if it goes pear shaped!
15th May 2011, 07:44 PM
Clunk

and let the games begin!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaha, good on ya Biggus Moddus, here's to a top professional job. I'm sure it'll look bloody great mate.
15th May 2011, 07:47 PM
Bigrig

Thanks lads!!! Here's hoping!!! LOL
15th May 2011, 07:47 PM
big_fletch

Quote:

Originally Posted by clunk71

and let the games begin!!!!!!!!! hahahahahahaha, good on ya Biggus Moddus, here's to a top professional job. I'm sure it'll look bloody great mate.

Exactly what clunk said, and think of the victory drinks when its all completed lol
16th May 2011, 08:54 AM
Dhuck

I can see we will be having victory drinks if we succeed with the first cut. BTW I still want to use a 10 inch grinder
16th May 2011, 08:56 AM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

I can see we will be having victory drinks if we succeed with the first cut. BTW I still want to use a 10 inch grinder

BAH go the full hog an get the gas axe out hahahahahhahahahahahahaaahhahahaha
16th May 2011, 08:58 AM
Dhuck

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

BAH go the full hog an get the gas axe out hahahahahhahahahahahahaaahhahahaha

I did mention that one to him but wasn't up for it. lol
16th May 2011, 08:59 AM
GUtsy ute

Quote:

Originally Posted by growlers71gq

BAH go the full hog an get the gas axe out hahahahahhahahahahahahaaahhahahaha

Only way to go!!!!lol
16th May 2011, 09:03 AM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

I did mention that one to him but wasn't up for it. lol

You won't even take the stickers off your car and yet you want to rip mine to pieces!! Can't wait till we start on yours!! lol
16th May 2011, 09:06 AM
Dhuck

Apart from sticker removal what else is there to do
16th May 2011, 09:13 AM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

Apart from sticker removal what else is there to do

Oh that's right ... it was all done before you got it by someone else!!!! LOL
16th May 2011, 09:18 AM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

Apart from sticker removal what else is there to do

how about a ute conversion????????????????
16th May 2011, 09:23 AM
Dhuck

Quote:

Originally Posted by growlers71gq

how about a ute conversion????????????????

The boss won't allow that one. But I would love that.
16th May 2011, 09:26 AM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

The boss won't allow that one. But I would love that.

Me too!! Get that 10 inch grinder ready!!! LOL
16th May 2011, 02:01 PM
Warnie

Thanks clunk for the pics, I will be going with this setup when I do mine also.

good stuff scotty with getting the ball rolling. Its the hard part. Ill have to come and have a look at yours before I do mine, maybe have a quiet beer or 2. It won't be happening for a little while though (3 months) so we should be all taught trim and terrific by then lol.
16th May 2011, 02:18 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warnie

Thanks clunk for the pics, I will be going with this setup when I do mine also.

good stuff scotty with getting the ball rolling. Its the hard part. Ill have to come and have a look at yours before I do mine, maybe have a quiet beer or 2. It won't be happening for a little while though (3 months) so we should be all taught trim and terrific by then lol.

Too easy mate!!
16th May 2011, 06:46 PM
Ben-e-boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhuck

Apart from sticker removal what else is there to do

I do believe you dont have enough steel work hahaha
16th May 2011, 06:50 PM
Ben-e-boy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

And the process begins!!!!

Dhuck and I started stripping down the back end today to sort how, why, where etc for the rear chop and new bar work. Essentially got the rear bump stops off, the light assemblies out, mudguards off etc. After some deliberation and discussion, decided what height the chop should be (the photo with the green tape) and then looking at space etc at that height for the bar work, the mounts, the brace back to the chassis etc ... Gotta go get GQII tail light assemblies tomorrow to raise the indicators etc (my current ones are just blanks on the brake lights, no indicators etc), and then I can take the frames off holding my lights in place now.

We're planning on doing the cut and bottom frame next weekend, and then I'll start the bar work bending through the week.

I'll throw up more photos and info as I go (taking my time!!) and hopefully it'll end up looking half decent and very functional. Side note - truly amazed at how much the back end opens up with just the chrome bumper trims and mudguards gone!! Should be awesome after 'the chop'!!

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Thanks for the help you guys have sent through!! Fingers crossed it all turns out!! LOL!!!

I cant wait to see the finished product and I cant wait for land cruiser park lookin good scotty
16th May 2011, 07:33 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by Ben-e-boy

I cant wait to see the finished product and I cant wait for land cruiser park lookin good scotty

Thanks mate - fingers crossed and looking forward to cruiser park also!
16th May 2011, 07:36 PM
AB

Hiya Scotty, I just read your reply about the LED interior lights that you put in for your GQ and had pics here...

Do you know what page the pics are in this maze of a thread...lol...Dont go looking for it, just if you happen to know whereabouts it is thats all..
16th May 2011, 07:42 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

Hiya Scotty, I just read your reply about the LED interior lights that you put in for your GQ and had pics here...

Do you know what page the pics are in this maze of a thread...lol...Dont go looking for it, just if you happen to know whereabouts it is thats all..

Post number 273!!! LOL

And because they are so bright, I removed the far back one and replaced with a larger unit with a switch so I have light when I open the rear barn doors (no sensor on them for the interior lights) - I'll go take a happy snap of that also and put it up.
16th May 2011, 07:47 PM
AB

Wow, there bloody bright...haha...SOLD!
16th May 2011, 07:52 PM
Bigrig

2 Attachment(s)

And this is the one in the back:

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First photo switched off so you can see it, as it's too bloody bright when on to photo. The second shot is just that light (no other interior lights) and how much it lights it up.
16th May 2011, 07:59 PM
big_fletch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

And this is the one in the back:

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First photo switched off so you can see it, as it's too bloody bright when on to photo. The second shot is just that light (no other interior lights) and how much it lights it up.

Gotta love these new LEDS don't ya, they are incredibly bright and look awesome as
16th May 2011, 08:00 PM
AB

That's what I need...I could barely read the maps the other night in the car!!!
16th May 2011, 11:13 PM
Clunk

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

That's what I need...I could barely read the maps the other night in the car!!!

but what ever happened to you fancy smancy Icandoitall I-Phone???????? lol
17th May 2011, 11:12 AM
Bigrig

Got the new rear tail lights wired up and on this morning. Picked up the pipe, 6mm plate, and pre-made bends for the barwork and assorted goodies to do the job ... no looking back now ... Can't wait!! (dhuck has already told me I'm impatient!!! lol).

Will take plenty of progress piccies ... fingers firmly crossed!!
17th May 2011, 11:40 AM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Got the new rear tail lights wired up and on this morning. Picked up the pipe, 6mm plate, and pre-made bends for the barwork and assorted goodies to do the job ... no looking back now ... Can't wait!! (dhuck has already told me I'm impatient!!! lol).

Will take plenty of progress piccies ... fingers firmly crossed!!

Cool mate cant wait to see it. Ive got my tube and just need to get out to a mates w/shop to get it bent up and welded
17th May 2011, 11:40 AM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

Got the new rear tail lights wired up and on this morning. Picked up the pipe, 6mm plate, and pre-made bends for the barwork and assorted goodies to do the job ... no looking back now ... Can't wait!! (dhuck has already told me I'm impatient!!! lol).

Will take plenty of progress piccies ... fingers firmly crossed!!

now you will have to watch the extra wieght +fuel
17th May 2011, 12:06 PM
Bigrig

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Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Cool mate cant wait to see it. Ive got my tube and just need to get out to a mates w/shop to get it bent up and welded

I ended up buying straight tube and separate pre-fab bends - they are a lot tighter radius than I could get them, and no press marks on the metal (looks like a good mandrel bend). Going to weld these onto the straight tube which will also reduce chance of bending improperly and having both sides slightly different ... I wanted to do the bends, but I want it as symmetrical as possible also, so erred on the side of caution for this one.
17th May 2011, 12:08 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

now you will have to watch the extra wieght +fuel

Too right mate - lucky I kept those poly air bags in the rear suspension when I swapped it over ... they'll be a saviour - barwork, fuel, and the towball weight of the camper itself ...
17th May 2011, 12:28 PM
Bigrig

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The pipe and pre-cast bends ..

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17th May 2011, 12:28 PM
Sir Roofy

The camper shouldnt be to much of a worry but then i guess you need more gear than we would
17th May 2011, 12:35 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

The camper shouldnt be to much of a worry but then i guess you need more gear than we would

About 25kgs down weight on the tow tongue.
17th May 2011, 12:41 PM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrig

about 25kgs down weight on the tow tongue.

you can change that by reassesing what you realy need to take
but takes a lot of humming and harring
17th May 2011, 12:43 PM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigrig

The pipe and pre-cast bends ..

Attachment 4904

Attachment 4905

Bloody oath they look the goods, what size pipe are ya using ie the larger one. I was gunna hire a bender but 1 dont trust myself and 2 the contractor on site i get on well with and has offered to bend n weld for me so just gotta find the time to get out there!
17th May 2011, 12:43 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by roofy

you can change that by reassesing what you realy need to take
but takes a lot of humming and harring

Not really - it's just a heavy front end due to having the second tyre, second gas bottle, storage box, etc on the front. As well as the long draw bar .... packed pretty well, but would only make a few kilos difference no matter how it was packed as I can't put a lot of weight behind the wheels due to the kitchenette.

So sad ... lol ... love that camper though!!!!
17th May 2011, 12:45 PM
Bigrig

Quote:

Originally Posted by growlers71gq

Bloody oath they look the goods, what size pipe are ya using ie the larger one. I was gunna hire a bender but 1 dont trust myself and 2 the contractor on site i get on well with and has offered to bend n weld for me so just gotta find the time to get out there!

The larger outer measurement is 60mm - I think the smaller one is about 48mm ...
17th May 2011, 12:50 PM
Sir Roofy

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigrig

not really - it's just a heavy front end due to having the second tyre, second gas bottle, storage box, etc on the front. As well as the long draw bar .... Packed pretty well, but would only make a few kilos difference no matter how it was packed as i can't put a lot of weight behind the wheels due to the kitchenette.

So sad ... Lol ... Love that camper though!!!!

there tops mate love ours to but havnt got the slide out kitchen
jane didnt want one so that was a bonus forme

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