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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Odometer: 125
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 11:42 am Post subject: Project Thomas
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Hey yall
I am building my daihatsu fourtrak thomas into a mean mud flinging machine. To do this i must complete a series of tasks. Just now Thomas is in a bit of a sorry state but when i am finished he will be cool.
The plan is to get rid of all possible rust and reapint him NATO green (matt). The reason for only doing this is that i have fixed the transmission and everything mechanically works well. I also need to weld a box section in reaplacement of the sills, make new towing points at the back and weld up a couple of holes here and there.
Once this is done the rear diff will be getting welded up as it is only off road.(because i am 15) Once the rear diff has been welded i shall get a snazzy steering wheel and bucket seat. I will then get more power from turbo as i am researching into how to tweek it. (It already has 235/75R15 Kingpin amazons)
Wheelspacers will also be going on and some wheels from a mates suzuki vitara. After these tasks have been done i will begin to think about phase two but i will be posting pictures up on this thread as i complete tasks on the car so you can follow the awesomeness.
Any comments on what my plans are are welcome.
WEE DAVE
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DiscoPower Winch Assistant
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject:
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This looks like it could be a good build
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject:
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Thanks i cant wait to get stuck in i would have started to day but as i live in scotland as usuall it was too cold. Hopefully post some pictures during the week as long as the weather becomes more acceptable.
WEE DAVE
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DiscoPower Winch Assistant
Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Odometer: 52 Location: Normally In a Bog In Truck =]
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:36 pm Post subject:
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I bet its cold because its quite chilly in somerset at the moment
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Im looking for a decent roll cage for my discovery and some good tyres.
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facomkid Articulating
Joined: 31 May 2008 Odometer: 739 Location: aston clinton- aylsbury
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Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:51 pm Post subject:
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yeeharrr another young one! sounds like a cool build man, remember pictures pictures pictures!!!! good luck buddy
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jamie_grieve Articulating
Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Odometer: 876 Location: South Scotland
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:08 pm Post subject:
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Hey, good for you, have fun with the build. We expect regular posts of awesomeness! I built my first buggy when I was 15 and never looked back. Get used to being cold wet and miserable!!!
i would have started to day but as i live in scotland as usuall it was too cold........Aw, man up mate
I and I'm sure a hundred more differs in Scotland have been lying out in the frost this very evening pressing on with the build. I made some hinges tonight before my fingers went black and fell off.....we want to see pics of awesomeness so get on wi it!!!
Good luck.
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Kitesurf Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Odometer: 14197 Location: Luton, Beds
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Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:38 pm Post subject:
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Welcome WEE DAVE. There is only one problem....... we love pictures!
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Jamie-Offroad Articulating
Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Odometer: 533 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2009 5:50 pm Post subject:
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Guys dont get to excited, hes a bit of a numpty. (I know him in person)
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 3:25 pm Post subject:
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Here are some photies of the car and my small yet promising amount of progress
[img]http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/DaihatsuDave/IMG_0175.jpg[IMG]http://i807.photobucket.com/albums/yy352/DaihatsuDave/IMG_0176.jpg[/IMG
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:52 pm Post subject:
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Any questions about the pictures are welcome and i apologise in advance for the bad painting on the bonnet
WEE DAVE
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Kitesurf Difflock Royalty
Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Odometer: 14197 Location: Luton, Beds
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:00 am Post subject:
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Jamie, He's not that much of a numpty - he has the tyres the right way round.
Good start Dave. Why change the steering wheel though? They have big steering wheels for a reason, probably because there is no power steering.
Looks like your working conditions are worse than mine - Brrrrrr!
And what is Henry doing in your barn?
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Jamie-Offroad Articulating
Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Odometer: 533 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 11:53 am Post subject:
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Kitesurf wrote: | Jamie, He's not that much of a numpty - he has the tyres the right way round. |
Only 3 of them.
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jamie_grieve Articulating
Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Odometer: 876 Location: South Scotland
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject:
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Space heater Kindling in a bag In my day we had to go out and rub frozen sticks together after we cut the tree down and chopped it up with pointy stones!!
Ahem, anyway good to see some progress there. Be mindfull that the space heater will leave a lot of condensation on the panels at this time of year. You can either use something like a halogen lamp or electric heater or maybe even a water based paint. It might be an idea to leave the painting 'till later in the spring. I'm sure there's a bit of mechanical work you can do just now. The panels will also have more chance of getting scratched if you paint them now and are working on the car afterwards.
Is it true about the 4th wheel being backwards? Vee hav vays of knowing!
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Jamie-Offroad Articulating
Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Odometer: 533 Location: Scotland
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 2:57 pm Post subject:
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Ill speak for Dave as i was over helping prep the panels yesterday and moaning about the cold, i dont think hes overly bothered about scratches hes just wanting to get on so we can get out driving, and we werent using the heater as we couldnt get it to light! It was freezing!
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:
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Thank you for the input jamie about my foolishness with the direction of the tyre pattern (it is true only one of them is the right way round )
The car does have power steering KiteSurf.
I have nothing mechanical to work on so i am going to crack on with the paint. I know i wont get a great finish but in a shed full of kindling and other garden work orientated items but i might aswell get it done and get out driving !!
By the way, Kitesurf Henry was not placed there he was mysteriously discovered as Jamie and i looked through the photies, looking at my badly painted bonnet .
Thanks for the encouragement more photies going up in a couple of days, hopefully will have the front end completely painted and thinking about replacing the sills with box section.
WEE DAVE
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject:
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Hey guys
Due to my mother caring about my education and exams etc my progress on my car has been slowed down which is the main reason no posts have been put up over the past couple of months.
I have now got more of the car painted and started on the new suspension which will be going on possibly next weekend. I have also with the halp of my mate managed to cut new wheelarches and are not very rusty at all.
Hopefully more pictures and progress regarding the new front suspension any comments etc are welcome and would be appreciated.
WEE DAVE
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:29 pm Post subject:
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WEE DAVE
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jeepjeep Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:34 pm Post subject:
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^^^ That wheel needs some alignment I think
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:54 pm Post subject:
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i know that was bothering me to.
WEE DAVE
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Lil Beastie Off-Road Guru
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jamie_grieve Articulating
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 10:30 am Post subject:
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A wee bit of progress better than no progress
Tyre's still the wrong way round!! Good luck with the exams and we'll halp you out with suggestions for your truck.
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Jamie-Offroad Articulating
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 4:40 pm Post subject:
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We are half way through swapping the front springs for new ones, as the old ones are bent. We are also going to be making towing points for the rear and eventualy a front bumper, also box section sills and welding up a few holes. So plenty too do at the moment and the rusty sh*t box isnt half a PITA so everything takes longer then expected.
Jamie, Daves resident welder.
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:49 pm Post subject:
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Hey
Thanks for the comments. Jamie has pretty much said everyhting i would have said anyway and even though the amount of progress is small it is progress all the same.
Comments are welcome.
WEE DAVE
7 inches of snow fell in my area last night so work halted once again
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:46 pm Post subject:
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Hey people
Can anyone think how i could make my car more capable off road. As thomas is leaf sprung. I wouldnt be doing anything major until i learn more stuff and get more skillfull in the ways of welding etc. Basically any ideas???
Thanks
WEE DAVE
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Rich. Off-Road Guru
Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Odometer: 1165 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject:
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Weld the rear differential?
Rich
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teamidris Mud Obsessed
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 6:43 pm Post subject:
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"weld diff" is true but harsh Rich is in a bad mood today (see his other posts)
As most of the time we all get over obstacles by hitting the lould pedal, it has to be 'bouncing off things' protection! So things like home made diff gaurds/sliders, maybe a belly pan and probably a bit of front & wing protection. Anything that lets you blast into stuff without worrying about consequence Confindence in your truck is your best off road aid
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Lil Beastie Off-Road Guru
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 10:21 am Post subject:
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from what i remember isnt it going to be used on road once your driving? Dont want a welded diff then.
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DaihatsuDave Just got MTs
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject:
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No the car will never ever be used on the road too much or a rust box for that A welded rear diff was an option but my uncle who is a mechanic said it can effect steering and stuff Is this a real problem for off road only??
WEE DAVE
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Rich. Off-Road Guru
Joined: 13 Apr 2009 Odometer: 1165 Location: Newcastle
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:01 pm Post subject:
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DaihatsuDave wrote: | No the car will never ever be used on the road too much or a rust box for that A welded rear diff was an option but my uncle who is a mechanic said it can effect steering and stuff Is this a real problem for off road only??
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No, it will not effect steering if its the rear axle welded, well, it may slightly as it has a tendency to push the rear end more when cornering, but the difference will be fairly small, i think he will be refering to welding the front diff, which will then become hard to turn.
Rich
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 4:13 pm Post subject:
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Have a look at revolver or scissor shackle if you want some more suspension travel. Crude scissor shackles can be home made pretty easily and safely without much effort.
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