Ruderacing
New member
Thats a mean looking turbo there Alan, what is it? The engine doesnt look like a std 4d34 from that picture. Nice stainless piping btw! Shouldnt get any restriction with that lol. :roost:
fuso 4x4 rebuild
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I was looking for those pics you put up of your alloy body, can't find them, just pinching idea's:coffeedrink:
Not sure about departure angle but the tank looks lower than it actually is, the towbar is lower.
Weight was very important being derated to 4500kg, also no rust, i just need to get my welding skills up to scratch, from what i've read a spool gun is the way to go for aluminium.
i can't remember the turbo brand and size, but i do remember it was the correct size for the job, the motor is std 4.2 at the moment but that will change:bike_rider:
Ruderacing
New member
Ah ok i thought it was a 3.9, cheers
SkiFreak
Crazy Person
As I am sure you know, the biggest problem with welded aluminium is that it is very susceptible to fatigue cracking. If the aluminium exoskeleton is hidden after the camper is complete you have no idea if fractures are developing.
Chances are that the first sign of this would be after welds had failed completely, which definitely would not be good.
There are a few companies that build aluminium frames, BushTracker Caravans comes to mind, and I know that they use a combination of welding and riveting. Not sure if this resolves the problem completely, but it is definitely better than relying on welding alone.
Chances are that the first sign of this would be after welds had failed completely, which definitely would not be good.
There are a few companies that build aluminium frames, BushTracker Caravans comes to mind, and I know that they use a combination of welding and riveting. Not sure if this resolves the problem completely, but it is definitely better than relying on welding alone.
blackduck
Explorer
alan
go to one of your local caravan buiders (there's heaps in melbourne) and look interested
have a look at the way they build ally frames
they are supple yet strong with just the right amount of flex
and for the most part they use studs and staples
sounds cheap and nasty but if you think of the roads my van travels on and its still together might say somthing for the concept
BTW your not going to paint the camper with the "B" paint are you :wings:
go to one of your local caravan buiders (there's heaps in melbourne) and look interested
have a look at the way they build ally frames
they are supple yet strong with just the right amount of flex
and for the most part they use studs and staples
sounds cheap and nasty but if you think of the roads my van travels on and its still together might say somthing for the concept
BTW your not going to paint the camper with the "B" paint are you :wings:
