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Sept 9, 2007 12:45:29 GMT
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i thought i'd better had get me a trailer so that when i go camping etc i don't need to cram everything inside the car and me and mrs imp can go in a bit more comfort,anyway a while back my mate uncle bob gave me his old box trailer as he has a new one and this one needed work.so why not make it a bit more in keeping with the imp that will tow it? after all the rotten wood had been removed (tbh most of it fell off when i kicked it ;D)  how it is now,the hubs are off and i have had to lop the backboard off as it had rusted through  plans are ; rebuild the back end with fresh metal, re-do the wood and fit imp rear lights. also i may need to lower it so if anyone knows how (if at all) those suspension units can be adujusted i'd be grateful, then i can mod the hubs so i can fit imp wheels ,meaning i'd only need one spare wheel not two. |
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Sept 9, 2007 15:19:47 GMT
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i had one like that with leaf springs so i just put the axel above them & i worked a treat (a mate has still got it ) from the look of yours i would say cut the frame off the axel/bar & flip it over left to right (think you might loose the suspension though )
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Sept 9, 2007 16:38:29 GMT
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There is no way to adjust the ride height on those suspension units so you will need to cut them off and mount them higher up on the chassis.
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1986 Panda 4x4.
1990 Metro Sport.
1999 Ford Escort estate.
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Sept 9, 2007 16:58:32 GMT
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There is no way to adjust the ride height on those suspension units so you will need to cut them off and mount them higher up on the chassis. curse word! i was hoping to be able to adjust them as at the mo' its running dinky little wheels (8"?) and imp wheels are 12's so it would raise the height which i didnt want.oh well get cutting i guess. |
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Sept 10, 2007 2:31:02 GMT
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Just bring the bodywork down further so the trailer looks lower.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 10, 2007 5:51:35 GMT
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Just bring the bodywork down further so the trailer looks lower. second that!. Just build the new bodywork around your Imp wheels and leave enough room to let the suspension do its job when fully laden. Andy, have you thought about using Imp bodywork bits to get a matching trailer? |
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Sept 10, 2007 17:55:43 GMT
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Andy, have you thought about using Imp bodywork bits to get a matching trailer? yes,but i'm saving it for my armchair project  |
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Retrojunkie
Part of things
The drinking team with a racing problem!
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Sept 17, 2007 17:26:28 GMT
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Andy, have you thought about using Imp bodywork bits to get a matching trailer? yes,but i'm saving it for my armchair project I don't know how many other boards you would see an answer like that ;D ;D |
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bazzateer
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Sept 26, 2007 16:20:33 GMT
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I don't know how many other boards you would see an answer like that ;D ;D try www.theimpclub.co.uk  Baz (must make the sig' photos smaller ) |
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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its getting there,but i wish i had some time to finish it.man, i am so busy doing others bits that all i've managed to do is hammerite the hubs and a few small bits this week,and i havent even had time to go to machine mart to buy some strip and clean discs after the halfords wire brush debacle,as apparently now i'm to await contact by their legal and insurance team( cue ooer missus) ;D
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