LowStandards
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BEERS! What self respecting Man-Trailer tm could be without a beer holder? Them late night runs to the Tat auction wouldn't be the same without 7 or 42 beers in the back! The top of an old packing trolley was used, we left the little tie downs on as we could use them as.... tie downs More steel, more weight, some more mesh Seat back in a suitably laid back position. The whole seat will be made from this deck board, surprisingly comfy. The trailer has suspension anyways right And that brings us up to where we are currently at. Expect more wood, more weight and some some paint soon, oh and varnish!
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LowStandards
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What self respecting retro trailer can be without slots? Some suitable 10's were purchased Fitting them was another issue, they are soooooo much bigger than the trailer wheels. The floor had to be cut and changed up a bit You can see the seat base being mocked up above, again, built with what's lying about, so thick wall tubing. Best add some more support right? It will double as a guard to stop mud covering your legs and your legs ending up in the wheels
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LowStandards
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Apr 14, 2018 11:18:54 GMT
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I also have nowhere to put one as it won’t fit through my comedy rear gate. So it currently resides at the unit, which unfortunately means it currently gets used for shunting 3.5t vans around all day 🤨
Amazing what 465cc geared to 6mph can pull
I’d carry on with the progress, but all my pictures appear to be on my work pc :/
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LowStandards
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We used what steel we had lying round the unit, no point paying out. This lead to a scaffold drawbar, 40x40 angle framework and 33x4 od tubing. It may get heavy! Axle complete and drawbar made Next up, the place to put your feet. We decided it wouod be nice if this was big enough to carry the water butt for the beers at camp, so:
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LowStandards
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Apr 13, 2018 18:42:50 GMT
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So, clearly I didnt make the #racingtractor so lets get onto the bit I did have a hand in. There are 4-5 of us who camp together, now it's great to knock about by yourself using petrol and noise, it's always better to involve your Mates. I started googling small trailer ideas. i came across this, ideal, will carry 2, is compact, lightweight etc. I can build that, easy! I could do with a trailer to start with, one with suspension for comforts. My mate recently bought a new house and tucked in the corner was a battered trailer frame, basically a hitch, dolly wheel and axle. I aquired it. Even though it was the size of one of them Erde things you find at Halfords, i still had to cut 30cm out the axle width Started on the bit to put your feet, this is where it got out of hand...
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LowStandards
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Apr 13, 2018 15:00:06 GMT
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I like to build something for the campsite at RRG 2014-15 saw the Honda ATC 70/90 curse word 2017 saw the Gargant-A-Q 2016-17 saw the 400cc wheelying mobility scooter So what for 2018? I scouted eBay after seeing some lawn tractors knocking about rrg £60 later I had this An 'Allen' Greenfield Tractor Some googling led me to the fact Greenfield are an Australian company and Allen simple imported (maybe this lone tractor) them and stuck a sticker on. £20 and a new carb later had her running, albeit lumpy and smokey as sin. Ripped the block apart and the different cam followers were switched over and now she runs a dream. All 465cc of her. Deck removed as I'm not planning on cutting the orchard or fellow rrg'ers ...
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LowStandards
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The Couriers are all self employed
They get paid pittance
They only get paid when the item is delivered
You order things guaranteeing you will not be in to accept them etc...
Granted there are some awful ones who really don't give a f*ck (They don't last long in the job), but i'd say on the most part they will do their best to get the item to you safely.
The actual company on the other hand...
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LowStandards
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I found some better pics just for you You've obviously seen someone you like here Mr S
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LowStandards
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Mar 15, 2018 11:15:52 GMT
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I'd like a 4.0L straight 6 AJ6 from a Jag
I'd like it still encased in said Jag and running, that way I can be sure I have everything I need to have it running when it's dropped into my Rover.
I'd like it to be in a very rotten shell, missing seats, interior, panels, that sort of thing
I'd like it to be cheap because of the above...
I'd like you to tell me what you've got...
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LowStandards
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LowStandards
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Here's some old pics before the wheel was added Here you can see the first bead I did before strengthening (THE OUTER ONE) and the second bead after the work was done (THE INNER ONE) The difference is night and day
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LowStandards
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It's the same as the eBay ad mate.
Just looked, says 18" throat
All the wheels are there
I have used it once to make a transmission tunnel, so it is as new
I'll grab some pics this week. Basically the rear plate has been strengthened with box and angle (as per an internet guide) works lovely
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LowStandards
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Bead roller forsale This one in factFrom the factory they're not very good, the backplate flexes and gives a poor bead Mine has been strengthened and now works flawlesslyThe handle is also hard to use, so has been replaced with a genuine leather Morgan wheel This makes it a joy to use I'll grab some pics as soon as I can Located in Burton on Trent £120
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LowStandards
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Good condition alloys, slight kerbing as usual Will need 2 new tyres 225/45 r17 Located Burton on Trent, Midlands £100 firm
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LowStandards
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I'm not arguing my dear fellow
Merely stating that if these lovers of bikes cannot be fussed to click a bookmark, then it can't really be a huge issue
The forum is there, it is not used. I don't really know what else to say
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LowStandards
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That, or there are a huge number of bike forums that already cater for this type of thing? There definitely is no forum covering a motorbike equivalent of retro rides. If you goto the 'Readers other Modifications' section, the top pinned post gives you this retrobikes.proboards.com/Which I would say is exactly the Bike equivalent of Retro Rides no?
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LowStandards
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That, or there are a huge number of bike forums that already cater for this type of thing?
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LowStandards
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Nope, the Retro bikes forum is effectively dead. And that should tell you all you need to know...
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LowStandards
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Exceptionally low at this festive time of year :/
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LowStandards
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They’d suit lovely, but I fear they will be over budget
Which I forgot to add, isn’t a lot
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