'01 Silver - The daily commute smile machine! (Turbo build)

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manos3003

#150
June 30, 2017, 11:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"We've got a load of strong casters.  you're welcome to enough to build a dolly.  Bloody handy thing to have around.

Couldn't agree more. A dolly is probably handier than the crane for me so far   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:
I can't recall a day when I drove my MR2 and it didn't put a smile on my face
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jvanzyl

#151
June 30, 2017, 11:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"We've got a load of strong casters.  you're welcome to enough to build a dolly.  Bloody handy thing to have around.

Thanks Carolyn! - If I send you postage cash, can you mail them to me? Or is it a major faff? and the postage equals to buying them new anyway??

Manos - yeah I've been watching a couple on eBay.. had my eye on a nice one in MK but it just ended early  s:-( :-( s:-(  will keep an eye on these things...

manos3003

#152
June 30, 2017, 11:27 Last Edit: June 30, 2017, 13:02 by manos3003
Quote from: "jvanzyl"Manos - yeah I've been watching a couple on eBay.. had my eye on a nice one in MK but it just ended early  s:-( :-( s:-(  will keep an eye on these things...



Worse comes to worst, I could offer to lend you mine if you come and pick up during winter. I can arrange to collect back from you.
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Carolyn

#153
June 30, 2017, 11:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 m
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manos3003

#154
June 30, 2017, 12:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 m

Good load rating too. Put mine on 300 kg rated just in case something happens and the engine drops suddenly on the dolly, maybe small overkill.
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jvanzyl

#155
June 30, 2017, 12:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"I'll see if I can dig some out and give them to Stu on the weekend?

Edit.  Just checked.  Have n't got a set of dour with the same wheel diameter.  Sorry.  ebay 'casters'.  Get all four 'swivel' type.

just did a search:   m http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-Heavy-Dut ... 1152136673 m

No worries hey!

Thanks for link! I'll order a set and then mount them on some proper thick MDF I think... with the obligatory spare tire on top of that of course...

Carolyn

#156
June 30, 2017, 14:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
No MDF.  Sturdy frame and heavy plywood.  Make it useful for other jobs.  You'll be surprised how much it gets used.
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jvanzyl

#157
June 30, 2017, 14:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Carolyn"No MDF.  Sturdy frame and heavy plywood.  Make it useful for other jobs.  You'll be surprised how much it gets used.

Ah oh well.. had a whole bunch sat on the side. Cheers!

Call the midlife!

#158
June 30, 2017, 14:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Go for resin bonded ply and you can even get it wet!


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MilesH

#159
June 30, 2017, 22:20 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You're welcome to borrow my engine crane for a couple of weeks if you like mate?

jvanzyl

#160
July 1, 2017, 08:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Manos & Miles, thank you VERY much for your kind offers! I will most likely take one of you up on it depending on your and my availability and timing for when I actually do it.

I can't commit to any exact timing just yet as I don't actually know when I'll be able to start or how long it'll take me to do it, but I will be in touch to figure it out in a couple of months when it starts to get colder.

Thanks again guys you rock!

manos3003

#161
July 1, 2017, 14:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I should also be able to help you drop it, if I'm available.

Now that I've done it once I estimate around 3 hours for a decent job to do it again.
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jvanzyl

#162
July 2, 2017, 18:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"I should also be able to help you drop it, if I'm available.

Now that I've done it once I estimate around 3 hours for a decent job to do it again.

That would be amazing if you could do that!!!!.... If more people want to participate we can do engine dropping followed by BBQ round mine... So dinner and a show!
I can get all the camping chairs arranged for the viewing and maybe someone can do the filming for the you tube channel.... Getting ahead of myself here but may add well maximise the opportunity!

manos3003

#163
July 2, 2017, 20:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "jvanzyl"That would be amazing if you could do that!!!!.... If more people want to participate we can do engine dropping followed by BBQ round mine... So dinner and a show!
I can get all the camping chairs arranged for the viewing and maybe someone can do the filming for the you tube channel.... Getting ahead of myself here but may add well maximise the opportunity!

Only a little   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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jvanzyl

#164
August 7, 2017, 11:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
OK so having finally acquired the side vents I'm open to peoples opinions...



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#165
August 7, 2017, 11:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Works for me...


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budfox

#166
August 7, 2017, 11:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sorry, but I don't like them at all. Stick to silver would be my suggestion.
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Chilli Girl

#167
August 7, 2017, 12:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hmmm, not that keen but I do like your blue soft top, I think I will go with that colour on Foxy too when the time comes!
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Essex2Visuvesi

#168
August 7, 2017, 13:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I like the blue
I was going to paint them red on a black car

1979scotte

#169
August 7, 2017, 13:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
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jvanzyl

#170
August 7, 2017, 13:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Works for me...
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Cheers  :-) :-) :-)

Quote from: "budfox"Sorry, but I don't like them at all. Stick to silver would be my suggestion.

Thanks hey - I do appreciate the honest opinion!

So you reckon something like this?


Quote from: "Chilli Girl"Hmmm, not that keen but I do like your blue soft top, I think I will go with that colour on Foxy too when the time comes!

Fair enough... yes I do rather like my soft top!  :-) :-) :-)

Quote from: "Essex2Visuvesi"I like the blue
I was going to paint them red on a black car

Possibly a reason to be bias   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  

Anyone know what the best way to stick them on in a way that I can remove them if wanted is?

Call the midlife!

#171
August 7, 2017, 13:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]


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jvanzyl

#172
August 7, 2017, 13:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...

Call the midlife!

#173
August 7, 2017, 13:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Looking from the bottom of the door up, where there's the defined bend in the steel up to the top of the curve, make that blue into the mouth of the scoop. I've been looking at various colour schemes using the natural curves and creases but spent enough money on it lately as it is![emoji38]


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1979scotte

#174
August 7, 2017, 14:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"
Quote from: "jvanzyl"
Quote from: "Call the midlife!"Why not get extra saucy and paint/vinyl the door relief into it, although it might look a bit too much like a blue Nike logo on it!
Blue with silver accents, that's the way I'd go with mine if I ever replace the roof![emoji1303]
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what's the "door relief" ?


Quote from: "1979scotte"As I said before.
Needs more blue.
Wheels next.
Miles said the same thing... it WOULD allow me to have Orange calipers though... hmmm.. I just don't know if I could handle blue wheels...
Looking from the bottom of the door up, where there's the defined bend in the steel up to the top of the curve, make that blue into the mouth of the scoop. I've been looking at various colour schemes using the natural curves and creases but spent enough money on it lately as it is![emoji38]


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Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
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