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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 19:09:49

Title: My new toy!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 19:09:49: Its a 110 TDI 3 speed auto. Despite military colour scheme It is not an Exmilitary it was originally an electricity board vehicle (hence gas bottle locker on near side). The auto conversion was from new and carried out by VMTP of Shrewsbury. The original engine was a 19J but 85bhp is not a lot to drive a 110 through a Torqueflight box and it was getting tired. It was replaced by a 200tdi from a Ã¢â‚¬â„¢96 vehicle (claimed 40K) fitted in late 2001 at about 101K. At approx 118K it had a new torque converter fitted and the gearbox serviced (seals etc) while it was out of the vehicle. A new fuel tank was fitted last year. Recently It was fitted with re-conditioned injectors and new glow plugs. It was serviced (air/fuel/oil filters and oil) in September last year and has done only a few hundred miles since. There has been the usual replacement of exhaust bits and drive shaft U/Js over the years. The vehicle is fitted with an hydraulic winch manufactured by Superwinch of (Original fitting). The winch capacity is unknown but I would guess about 2-3 tonnes. The hydraulic pump is driven from the PTO and the pump is engaged and the winch operated from the cab.
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: landroverkeith on April 04, 2006, 19:48:24: looks very nice :)
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Post by: Colin 009 on April 04, 2006, 19:52:07: :mrgreen:
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: Xtremeteam on April 04, 2006, 19:53:29: give you Ã‚Â£100 for the winch 8)
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 20:10:05: Quote from: "RedlineMike"
give you Ã‚Â£100 for the winch 8)

I am sure you would. But its staying on. I just need to free up the "free spool" leaver. It is stiff from lack of use. Lots of WD40 I think.

Paul
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: Xtremeteam on April 04, 2006, 20:14:03: ok Ã‚Â£200
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 20:17:36: Quote from: "RedlineMike"
ok Ã‚Â£200
Still not for sale. But pm me what it is worth so I will know "if" I ever did want to sell it.

Paul
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: bezzabsa on April 04, 2006, 21:19:43: hmmm, you SURE its not ex mod? as that does look very MOD or NATO, lecy board usually have the sliding sides fitted or have box bodies..
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 21:25:25: The wings are wrong for an ex-mod. Plus the MOD would not have had it changed to Auto.

Paul
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Post by: Lee_D on April 04, 2006, 22:34:46: Is it coming out to play on Saturday :?: :D
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 22:51:49: I will see. I have been promised a day in a forest sunday. So I will see what work I have on. but I will come out and say hello anyway.
I will PM my phone number.
Paul
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: floyd fan on April 04, 2006, 22:56:14: Very nice Paul, but the colour scheme means you wont be able to lead any groups laning anymore as we wont be able to see you :lol: ... Jon ...
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Post by: Littledan on April 04, 2006, 23:18:15: very nice :D
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 04, 2006, 23:23:25: Quote from: "Jonboy"
Very nice Paul, but the colour scheme means you wont be able to lead any groups laning anymore as we wont be able to see you :lol: ... Jon ...

Well its going to end up Dyno-Rod dayglow orange Or CRAG orange, as long as I can get it in dayglow.

Paul
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: dew1911 on April 05, 2006, 09:14:58: Hey... it's the same colour as my T-Shirt :D
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Post by: muddyjames on April 05, 2006, 11:55:52: Quote from: "paul_humphreys"

Well its going to end up Dyno-Rod dayglow orange
Paul

Dyno rods day glow orange is trade marked or copy writed or something. look in the corner of their vans :wink: :lol:
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on April 05, 2006, 13:28:02: Quote from: "muddyjames"
Quote from: "paul_humphreys"

Well its going to end up Dyno-Rod dayglow orange
Paul

Dyno rods day glow orange is trade marked or copy writed or something. look in the corner of their vans :wink: :lol:

I will find out, but thanks for that.

Paul
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Post by: Mace on April 05, 2006, 13:51:33: <sticks tongue firmly in cheek>

Perhaps you should convert it back to Electric Board spec and logos, you're far less likely to have the bobble hats phone the police and report you for breaking the NERC bill :-)
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Post by: 22900013A on April 05, 2006, 15:01:29: That would be nice, as my truck is also going back to full southern electricity board spec - I have just ordered the reproduction signwriting!
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 10, 2006, 15:22:40: Some better pictures.
Mods to come.

Tree Sliders
Tank Guard
Put the Diff Guards on.
More lights to be fitted.
Rear Winch??

Paul
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Post by: dazzawhipple on April 10, 2006, 15:36:59: Paul

The new one looks good but I have to ask is it still christmas around your way WEB3??

Darren
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 10, 2006, 16:10:42: Quote from: dazzawhipple
Paul

The new one looks good but I have to ask is it still christmas around your way WEB3??

Darren[/quote

They never take some of them down, remind me next christmas and I will post a picturs of what it is like (Blackpool springs to mind).

Paul
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Post by: mark.yellow.series.3 on April 10, 2006, 20:30:41: shes a beast, did you fit the mach 5's
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Post by: paul_humphreys on April 10, 2006, 21:03:30: Hi,
Yes I fitted them. They came of my of my RRc.
Paul
Title: Whats on?
Post by: charlieworld on April 12, 2006, 13:13:32: Hi Paul.
Am new to Mud Club and hoped you might be able to offer some advise. Have just bought a Series 3 :D which really needs a mud test and have no idea what's on or where to go......
Thanks charlieworld.
Church Stretton, Shropshire
Title: My new toy!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on April 12, 2006, 15:29:05: Just to let you know, you should not go looking for mud when laning. Lots of mud on private sites.

Our local club has a laning trip out this sunday. Starting from Welshpool and going up the Long Mynd. You are welcome to join us.

Paul