Bloodyaussies TD42 a new beginning

[Bloodyaussie]

Today i nearly slammed into a car in front thanks to a smart ass sneaking up my left with traffic stopped ahead..

My foot went to the floor but i was not pulling up.
Thought i was going to nail the car hard.

After i picked up erica i got her to help me bleed the brakes again and nearly every caliper had air in them.

I went for a drive and there seemed to be a big difference but noticed when the car really leaned forward the brakes came on very strong.

Makes me still wonder if my bias is set up properly.

Also a bit proplexed about fuel usage and think i might be using my than i should.

[Bloodyaussie]

Finished my swing away jerry can holder... just need the number plate light and it is complete.

Will make some different brackets that slide into the back of it to carry different things..eg chainsaw.

[rusty_nail]

very impressive jonathon! did you make that yourself? would love to see a build thread if you could? or maybe for the future ones!!!

[Bloodyaussie]

very impressive jonathon! did you make that yourself? would love to see a build thread if you could? or maybe for the future ones!!!

Nic I did not take any pics while I was making this.... it kind of just evolved ... mostly made up of bits I have been collecting over the last few years and modified and welded it all together.

A bit more thought will go into the wheel carrier as it takes a lot more weight and should probably take some pics while I am doing it.

It was good therapy for me today doing this as I have been a bit grumpy.....grrr !!!

[Andyh]

That rear bar and swing out Jerry holder looks great...

May have to look at something like that myself once my funds recover..

[Bloodyaussie]

Cheers mate..... most of it is made from scrap steel I have collected over the last few years.. just bought the tube bar and the swivel hub things but everything else was free.

[Winnie]

You should get new number plates, remove all traces of LPG =]

[Bloodyaussie]

You should get new number plates, remove all traces of LPG =]

Ha ha ha... yes ordered one plate yesterday..

Just got car back from getting service done at HT's and mostly all good.. good thing about having it on the hoist is easier to check for worn bushes and stuff.. I found some and replaced them but turns out the right rear lower control arm need replacing.

Also knew a radius arm bush was starting to go but now know exactly which one is worn.... always the left.

[Winnie]

Any progress with your brakes?

[Bloodyaussie]

Any progress with your brakes?

Yesterday i missed a turn and got hard on the brakes and did a chirpy.... so much better now.