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There's the slightest possibility the Super Robin Lightweight Robin Yellow Reliant Super thing could make an appearance, but I don't want to take a space up as you all know my track record of having stuff built.
Can you put me down as a 'find me driving a tractor drunk around the campsite the night before to see if I've managed it and there's space' ?
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LowStandards
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I must admit that I look at them more and more as a way of having a van, that isn't actually a van. This is exactly why I got mine. I had a Connect which was great, but I also have 2 kids. You can see where it's going. I got the Largo, removed the rear bench so I still have van like proportions, but can still carry 5 in comfort. Plus it's a 90's Japanese wagon, what's not to like?
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Heat the panel and use a scraper, you can normally get under it if it's a fair amount and just 'pop' it off
Any, spinney and shouty mechanical means will just end up in a snow storm
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LowStandards
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The little known Nissan Largo currently floats my people carrier lustings 8 faux-leather seats Glass roof 2.4 petrol auto shiny plastic wood dash What more do you need?
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May 24, 2018 12:40:47 GMT
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200 x 125 cm give or take
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May 22, 2018 17:10:53 GMT
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I'm getting it out for it's monthly air on Sunday, I'll measure then chap
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There's a camping kitchen and a hob You can cook inside or out that way
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I'm just going to throw it in here that the 2.6 is a pretty awful engine and for the cost of fitting even a second hand lpg kit you could buy a decent engine from something newer and reap the bettererererer fuel economies and powerz!
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May 16, 2018 15:49:07 GMT
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I don't have any more pics without getting it out again. Anything you want particularly?
She's pretty basic, I'd say late 70s early 80s, no kitchen etc.
Lightweight, simple camping
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May 16, 2018 14:20:17 GMT
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I thought i'd attempt this here as it would compliment a retro ride perfectly Arelle make/made caravans in France. It would appear they dabbled in the trailer tent market, but there is so little info available. I would suggest this may be the only one in sunny England 4 berth 1 man erection!!! No honestly, you can put this up and down by yourself in mere moments! There are no poles to put up or anything. All the framework is hinged and just pulls out to create the tent. Fabric recently waterproofed, few small nicks here and there, but no water ingress. Located in Burton on Trent, Midlands £450ono Have some classic "loose fitting fabric 'cause its on my drive, not pegged out in a field" type shots
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May 12, 2018 18:30:59 GMT
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Could you stick the steel panels on, even ledged up?
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LowStandards
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How bad is the donor 😉
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May 11, 2018 12:58:19 GMT
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Preferably a round light estate, but lets see what you've got.
I'm not fussed about the condition to be honest, or if it has an engine as I have some silly plans.
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LIGHTS! It gets dark in August (well it gets dark all year round, but you get the idea) I once did a run back from the Tat Auction in complete darkness on the mobility scooter and wasn't a fan, so the #RacingTractor needed lights. eBay and China to the rescue. Who doesn't like a pair of alloy, 18w, waterproof, LED lamps for £9.95 delivered to your door? Granted, they're an odd shape, but they're the only flush mounted ones that would fit the gap. The covers un-bolt, so they'll be whipped off at some point to be sprayed white to match the cowl. Happy with that! The cowl is angled down slightly so the light doesn't project forward as far as i'd like, but then it still reaches a good 60yds, which i'd say is adequate for a campsite Unfortunately the original plastic fuel tank was right where the new lights wanted to go, so we started to fab up a new one. Just the top cover to do now and some sort of filler cap (any ideas)
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Ah, no worries.
Looks sweet as is, I just wanted to satisfy my wandering mind, tis all
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I'd love to see this on full drop with the original side panels.
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LowStandards
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But I haven't done anything more yet
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LowStandards
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She was definitley a bargain. Built like a tank as well, all steel body, even the nosecone is a lump of cast ali!
We discussed arm rests, it's just the schematics of it.
We've mocked some up, just gotta decide if we run with them or not
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LowStandards
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Apr 18, 2018 19:55:32 GMT
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Tempted to rip out the mesh on the footplate and deck it out with a bit more timber???
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Apr 18, 2018 19:53:58 GMT
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Today started with a Guinness. Damn widget in the can meant I needed a glass, a paint mixing cup works! I take mine with a shot of 2k hardener, it adds something special Its only a small update, basically added the rest of the wood Like so We could sit now, it felt good. The #racingtractor had no fuel, so we did the next best thing and shoved it on the back of one of the vans. I filmed the test ride, but it is both uneventful and on my phone, so won't be appearing here. Just the rear cage to finish then we can tear it apart and paint it up.
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