I've gone and done it!

RichardD · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 2:18 pm Post subject: I've gone and done it!

Just bought a 1989 (E) 300tdi trayback challenge truck which was too good a deal to refuse.

300tdi with auto box (with remote oil cooler and fan)
full ashcroft internals front and back
ARB lockers front and rear with Hi cap compressor
twin motor 8274 at the front
37" Fedima Siroccos in good condition
Full trayback roll cage
bucket seats and harnesses

It's got some chassis rust issues which will be easily fixed and a wee repair or 2 needed on the bulkhead both of which need doing if I want to MOT it.

Current plan is to campaign it for the next 12 months then look at changing the chassis for a 100" challenge galvo chassis from Richards and a North Off Road full Trayback cage (also galvanised).

Photos as and when I actually get it - its currently at the back of a barn blocked in by loads of hay bales and old tractor parts!

Winnet · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject:

When did the td5 go?

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Winnet · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:26 pm Post subject:

And congratulations.

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teamidris · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:30 pm Post subject:

It must be addictive?

RichardD · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:41 pm Post subject:

The buggy went in April to pay for the Alldays engine rebuild

Nightbar · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:08 pm Post subject:

Pickchures...

...we neeeed pickchuuures Cool

Winnet · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:09 pm Post subject:

A wise Investment unfortunately.

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. · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject:

You know the rules - without a pic it isn't true

RichardD · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 1:08 pm Post subject:

Sooncome.

I'll be picking it up Sunday week, pictures then.

Cagey · Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject:

Is it Mikes one

Winnet · Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:39 am Post subject:

That is an interesting machine.

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Winnet · Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:55 pm Post subject:

Pictures

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RichardD · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:16 am Post subject:

I collected it on Saturday and immediately biffed my right elbow closing the door with the window shut Embarassed

It was built and campaigned by Alex Nimmo, partnered by Gordon Law and seems very well sorted out.

It runs well, most things seem to work but it need a decent amount of recommissioning after 4 years in a barn. So far the list is as follows:

evict the spiders
brake dismantle and service
engine - oil service
check wiring and cab controls
weld up chassis
replace the steering box (being supplied by Alex)

It rolled off the trailer fine but when I tried to move it on Sunday the front axle appeared to lock up - maybe the brakes are seized and the pads are jamming in reverse?

RichardD · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:31 am Post subject:

Photos

The wheels/tyres are temporary, Alex is keeping his Mach5's and I'm picking them up this week and putting them on modulars.

Winnet · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:09 am Post subject:

Looks interesting and something looks strange with the winch set up at the front.

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RichardD · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:31 am Post subject:

Winnet · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:40 am Post subject:

Look forward to seeing it in the flesh then. I was using my 8274 at the last Clog and it is fast although freespool is a joke for competition situations, that is where the Delta-Tek disconnect system comes into its own.

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RichardD · Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:15 am Post subject:

I've got money to spend on getting the base vehicle working before I start on toys!