All Terrain Warriors campers
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blackduck
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PKDreamers
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WOW nice truck great workmanship guys.
Kel loves the look of the loo lol.
Kel loves the look of the loo lol.
HumphreyBear
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Mate that is a very nice piece of work, congratulations. Looks great. You guys really are world class, I hope to get up and see some of what you do in person before too long.
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humphrey
Overland Hadley
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No kidding. The interior is amazing. Nice job!
whatcharterboat
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Here you go Nathanael....well it's a start anyway. This truck will eventually be our new motorhome demo and we've already had the floor panel / subframe on for a trial fitup.
It's almost time for Tuff Truck again and a couple of the guys from the workshop are going to take the cab / chassis down cause we were asked to put something in on display. We were just putting the cab back together after the fresh desert-coloured paint over the weekend..... should have the big wheels on next week and I'll post some more pics.
Planning some big things for it eventually .... if we can make them happen that is .... a central tyre inflation system, 6 speed auto conversion for starters. It's already got that new Torsen type front diff, full coil suspension with in-cab ride control and engine-driven compressor. I guess we're hoping to use this truck to prove new concepts and for long term testing. Should also be a good demonstrator once the camper module goes on the back too.
Mark, just don't come without your bike. Haha.
And for those that made comment about the MAN ...thank you. I will pass them on.
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bptp7270
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Hi John,
The color looks great, better than boring refrigerator white! They really do need something like that cab guard to protect the "A" pillar's because they cop a hammering on our narrow bush tracks. Does the same thing work on the dual cab roof?
Oh, and the coil springs made me think to ask how are the parabolics coming along?
Anthony
The color looks great, better than boring refrigerator white! They really do need something like that cab guard to protect the "A" pillar's because they cop a hammering on our narrow bush tracks. Does the same thing work on the dual cab roof?
Oh, and the coil springs made me think to ask how are the parabolics coming along?
Anthony
whatcharterboat
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Here's a shot after tonight's effort.
Yeah ... the colour looks a bit yellow in these pics cause of the low light but it's really a tan colour. It'll look better once we get it outside in the daylight.
And re: barwork .... sure, you could do the same with a crewcab. Just have to make the bars longer.
Not real sure ... not my section but I keep asking too. I know we've been waiting for this shipment for ages. Have had to fly more than a dozen sets of springs out for the urgent mining contracts which is a killer for the budget. For some strange reason , the container is coming through the Suez then via Singapore and apparantly have to now go via Sydney then Brisbane !! I got my FG Torsen diffs early this week which I'm happy about and they left before the springs and had to travel even farther.
Yeah ... the colour looks a bit yellow in these pics cause of the low light but it's really a tan colour. It'll look better once we get it outside in the daylight.
And re: barwork .... sure, you could do the same with a crewcab. Just have to make the bars longer.
Not real sure ... not my section but I keep asking too. I know we've been waiting for this shipment for ages. Have had to fly more than a dozen sets of springs out for the urgent mining contracts which is a killer for the budget. For some strange reason , the container is coming through the Suez then via Singapore and apparantly have to now go via Sydney then Brisbane !! I got my FG Torsen diffs early this week which I'm happy about and they left before the springs and had to travel even farther.
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bptp7270
Adventurer
Hi John, I am certain that the springs and diffs will be of excellent quality, but I was just thinking what a shame it is that we cant manufacture this stuff competitively here. Do the coils lift the ride height substantially, as it seems to sit a fair bit taller than the white truck next to it? Is that a steel or aluminium bull bar on that truck, I notice you putting the winch cradle in the previous shots?
Anthony
Anthony
SkiFreak
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Anthony,
I can answer some of your questions, given that my 2010 FG has the ATW coil conversion.
Yes, with the coil conversion the whole truck is definitely sitting higher than the standard FG. If you want to compare to yours, the bottom cab step of mine is 670mm off the ground.
It is a 15,000 lb winch capable, air bag compatible, alloy bullbar and it is made by Custom Alloy in Qld. The bullbar/winch mount, as you have correctly identified, is steel. Mine has the same bullbar.
As to making stuff here... I will leave that one for John to answer.
I can answer some of your questions, given that my 2010 FG has the ATW coil conversion.
Yes, with the coil conversion the whole truck is definitely sitting higher than the standard FG. If you want to compare to yours, the bottom cab step of mine is 670mm off the ground.
It is a 15,000 lb winch capable, air bag compatible, alloy bullbar and it is made by Custom Alloy in Qld. The bullbar/winch mount, as you have correctly identified, is steel. Mine has the same bullbar.
As to making stuff here... I will leave that one for John to answer.
whatcharterboat
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Hi Anthony,
The angle is a little decieving ...the FGB 71 cab next to it is only 120mm lower. Remeber that the 71 is on the OEM wheels too.
BTW The bullbars have our own design features incorporated and are not the same as what is available over the counter from that supplier.
The diffs are of the highest quality. The guys who cut the gears for us even supply F1 teams.
As far as coil spring technology goes, we have arguably the best coil manufacturer in the world right here in Queensland and as an example, they make them for many of the European Factory Motorsport Teams as well as supplying many OEM springs but when it comes to parabolics, this is a whole different ballgame ..... I don't know of parabolic tapering machine in the entire Southern Hemisphere.
Regards John.
The angle is a little decieving ...the FGB 71 cab next to it is only 120mm lower. Remeber that the 71 is on the OEM wheels too.
BTW The bullbars have our own design features incorporated and are not the same as what is available over the counter from that supplier.
The diffs are of the highest quality. The guys who cut the gears for us even supply F1 teams.
As far as coil spring technology goes, we have arguably the best coil manufacturer in the world right here in Queensland and as an example, they make them for many of the European Factory Motorsport Teams as well as supplying many OEM springs but when it comes to parabolics, this is a whole different ballgame ..... I don't know of parabolic tapering machine in the entire Southern Hemisphere.
Regards John.
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All Terrain Warriors Campers
G'day all
Drove up to Yandina the other day to see Mark at ATW about the parabolics. They are expected to land in Brisbane in a couple of weeks, so there is a chance to have them fitted to my NPS by the end of the month, just in time, as we intend to leave end of March/early April for the Kimberleys for the start of the Whale Shark season.
Also met John (whatcharterboat) Although I did not have a appointment, he made time available to take me for a quick tour through the workshop.....very impressive. Thanks John....was good to put a face behind "whatcharterboat"
Regards
Adrian
G'day all
Drove up to Yandina the other day to see Mark at ATW about the parabolics. They are expected to land in Brisbane in a couple of weeks, so there is a chance to have them fitted to my NPS by the end of the month, just in time, as we intend to leave end of March/early April for the Kimberleys for the start of the Whale Shark season.
Also met John (whatcharterboat) Although I did not have a appointment, he made time available to take me for a quick tour through the workshop.....very impressive. Thanks John....was good to put a face behind "whatcharterboat"
Regards
Adrian
whatcharterboat
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Hi Andrew.
FGB 71 cabs sit 85mm higher than the FG 84 cabs. The extra height seems to be all in the new 6.5ton springs and packers. BTW Have been desperately trying to sort a dual range conversion for the 71 single range transfercase...but it's not easy !!!!
FGB 71 cabs sit 85mm higher than the FG 84 cabs. The extra height seems to be all in the new 6.5ton springs and packers. BTW Have been desperately trying to sort a dual range conversion for the 71 single range transfercase...but it's not easy !!!!
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