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Sorry I haven't updated on here for a while as I usually use explorer and this site won't load for me
Just tried chrome and it loads instantly.
I am now up to the stage where we have jury rigged all the essentials and have the engine running, transmission shifting, brakes and power steering functional.
Now the tedious process of tidying and fitting all the fiddly bits neatly and properly begins.
Once it is all mechanically sealed and tidied up it will get the Arctic flares fitted
Then of to Mike from XLR8 for a custom winch bar to suit the flares.
I bought a Red Winch Viper which arrived last week. Its huge for a low mount!!!
i think i may need to come and make sure the server room aircon is working ok :)
Hey mate, do you have pics of the red winch?Quote:
Originally Posted by Figjam
http://www.red-winches.com/products/...line-winch/84/
Here you go Winnie very nice indeed, sounds like a mini diff lock
not even going to guess the engineering costs of this build. ?
Hmm i like those winches. Very sexy. Nice price too. Lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
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Cool, cheers John. I didn't know they made a low mount winch. Very smicko!Quote:
Originally Posted by threedogs
What a machine,and some top notch fabrication work,and that engine😈😈😈😈😈
Hi Ewan. How is the build going. I am new to this forum, and am planning on a Portal Axle build in 3-4 months from now. I am keen to discuss the Portal Axles with you and get any advice you may have. Mine will be going into a 2004 4.8 .
Would love some feedback on how the Portals feel.
Tony
If you click onto his name you'll be able to send a Private MessageQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
Hi Tony, I don't think he frequents the forum all that often these days so as john has suggested you might be better 2 send him a pmQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony's 4.8
Thanks for the advice. I have sent a PM. Hope to get a chance for a yak with Ewan and see if there are any learnings I can get before I start my own Portal build. Plenty of time.
If that doesn't work try sending stropp one and ask if he can put you on touch with him as i am sure they know.each orher
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Hey Guys,
I realise that this build thread is old now, but i love going through the build pics. I thought there were more, does anyone know where the full build thread is?
WOW last time I posted on here was 4.5 years ago and I still haven't finished!!!! :icon_bonk:
It should be finished this year???
It is a different colour now as the original painter completely messed it up.
Here are a couple of overall photos
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Wow! I love the placement of the oven. I take it the thermo setup on the rear of the cab is for the a/c? Super impressive!
On the tiltable rollbar there are two trans coolers (although one should do), two air tanks, all breathers and an AC condenser unit with three fans. The AC fans are mounted to an angled shroud which allowed for another 15lt in the water tank below compared to a vertical mount.
The AC is also split to run another unit in the canopy for the dog which also has an ambient temperature monitor to provide readings and warnings if too hi or Lo
Nice work but gotta ask ( maybe because I work for a company that builds alluminium canopies ) whats the purpose of the whole box dropping out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Figjam
The box is the kitchen which slides out and then is lowered/raised hydraulically.
It looks a bit odd in photos as they are production stages.
Apart from the rotating arms and slides the rest is pretty much all stainless steel
On the left will be an 75lt Waeco with a fold up bench in front of it.
On the right is a slide out 3 burner stove, underneath that is storage for BBQ and pots with door
There are two drawers on the bottom and one has a travelbuddy oven embedded.
I have fitted a 28lt Waeco between the seats in the cab. (whole new story to achieve that)
I can leave the kitchen in the canopy with access to everything except the big fridge and stove top
The rear undertray drawer also has a stainless steel lid which doubles as a bench.
There is also a portable Frontrunner table which we have trimmed down to fit in the right side of the canopy
Gas for the stove and canopy will be accessed through a rear door on the LHR toolbox and is supplied via an automotive vapour draw tank.
A water tap is also in the same space which has interference free flow to the ground or can attach a hose.
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Still don't see it or the point of it, once down the oven would be near on useless and the draws would not be fun 2 use, I'm not knocking your idea, if it works for you top stuff... just can't picture it in my head.Quote:
Originally Posted by Figjam
Does it disconnect from the arms so you can leave it as a base kitchen while out driving?
Haha debate is good.
It is a permanent fixture in the vehicle.
The finished deployment height is not set yet. With the deployed bench height set at usual home kitchen height, the drawers will be low but still higher than lower drawers in a home kitchen.
With some forward planning having the in-cab fridge as well, it will not need to be deployed for every use as drawers, BBQ and under tray drawer bench top can all be accessed whilst it is in the vehicle.
I will need to take a minute to lower a support leg as the weight transfer causes too much vehicle lean without it. Once the leg is down the kitchen deploys as simply as a drop down fridge.
Wow it has been a while since I updated this thread. and yes the build progress is still painfully slow.
The vehicle is completed to the point where everything is fully functional and complete with the exception of some interior trim still to do.
That being said, it is about to have the chassis cut and be converted to 6x6 to allow for more weight and increased towing capacity. (the 6x6 kit was delayed for the last 7 months due to flooding)
I am also trying to get dyno tuning done whilst it still has two axles. This was progressing well until a portal (axle only and older design) failed at 608 RWHP on 37s. Trusty patrol axles have been installed now to try final tuning again this weekend.
6x6 kit is running Ford 10" centres and ARB lockers competition so end result will be fully lockable 6x6 on portals and 37" tyres on Hutchinson dual beadlock rims.
Hi Ewan, we need some updated pictures mate 👌Quote:
Originally Posted by Figjam
F*ck me, what line of crime are you in to afford that?
"faakeen siik build maat" I think would be the ozzie translation...
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