My build - work in progess

[cold_n_wet]

Well the Sankey trailer rebuild has been put on ice due to Norwegian vehicle inspectors only giving me a 200 kg usable load on the sankey trailer.


A local made trailer with a Land Rover defender bolt circle was available and purchased.



I can load this with a 1000kg.

The first job was to get rid off excess stuff.

Stripped down to bear chassis shows that the frame is not as strong as I would like so I have to go up a dimension in my own build.

I will make it modular so I can easily change the chasis further down the road should it deem necessary.

I am building it around the the Howling Moon trailer top tent.

It will be delivered next week.

Stripped down makes it eaier to take measurements.



Bits left over now sold - money in the kitty.




I have ordered 8 door locks from the bay of E. now I need an extra 1.

I will use the hub adaptors to fit Discovery 3 wheels to the defender hubs.

The studs are a little too long,




So they are off for machining.

The aluminium for the frame was ordered to day, if my calcs are correct then the frame should come in around about 30 - 35 kg

 

[Mark Harley]

Very nice start! Keep us posted on your work " pictures" I am a fan or the "Bay of E" also!

 

[biskit]

Sad about the Sankey!!! what sort of suspension is on the new build C n W??? interesting project :drool:

 

[cold_n_wet]

Its not the best suspension in the world, its avonride axle rated to 1300 Kg.

The Howling moon trailer top tent arrived at customs today, import taxes are paid so I am just waiting for clearance.

The frame is starting to take shape, only tack welded at the moment for control.

 

[cold_n_wet]

More bracing put into day, almost finished with bracing and roof bars.

Ordered 2 sheets of 4mm ali for the roof and floors, the floor will be welded, and the top riveted.

Ordered water and pressure proof rivets today, they could'nt give me a price yet but it sounds expensive.

I will use TEC 7 mastic / waterproof compound around all holes and plates to make sure we get a watertight and flexable joints.

Then I got a package from customs today

What could be inside ???

A Howling moon Trailer Top tent.

Glen

 

[biskit]

Looking good Glen :ylsmoke: are the avonride axles the same as indespension ?:088:

 

[cold_n_wet]

Hi Biskit,

yes they are similar so I have to be real careful taking this way offroad.

Floor got welded in

and some braces for future jerry can holders on the back wall.

I finally go the wheel studs back from the machine shop.

and mounted the D3 wheels

but its a bit wider than the D3 now.

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Work continues, still waiting on the door latches from ebay.

top plate will be trimmed tomorrow, then the doors, thats going to be a challenge.

Glen

 

[Mark Harley]

Stout frame, very nice!

 

[cold_n_wet]

Work continues

Front and back walls welded on today, some bracing for a possible spare wheel holder on the front wall.

Hinges - I thought about using stainless piano hinges and riveting them on, there is enough rivets there to hold it.

Looking at the front wall the extra plates for possible spare wheels visiable.

The back, after lookin at the pictures I should have made it in one piece and cut out the door, oh well live and learn, will do that on the next one

The front, I was planning to powder coat it, but how about buffing up and having it shiny ?

Inside the back door.

265Kg off aluminium has been used so far.

Glen

 

[jeep-N-montero]

I am green with envy of your welding skills and shop!

 

[cold_n_wet]

Mee too as its not my shop and welding chappy is good isnt he.

I tried it but he wasnt impressed and wouldnt let me try again.

Anyway, Locks will be delivered on Friday, I ordered the slides for the fridge and freezer today lock out and lock inn, they have a 400 pound rating so they should keep the beer cold without breaking:beer:.

Glen

 

[cold_n_wet]

Well got it home and mated it to the trailer.

Started with drilling holes getting ready to rivet.

Started to grind down welds, ready for the plywood floor.

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Started to make the strips for the rubber gasket, 2mm stainless

2 strips in place.

Finished with 2.

Rage evolution saw is great piece of kit, cuts stainless real easy.

Getting the gasket right was a pain.

But with some practice and tricks I found a solution.

Getting slowly there..

Now to find some good latches and hinges.

The one I have wont work, may have to bite the bullet and go to Southco, but Im afraid it will be expensive.

Glen

 

[Mark Harley]

Looking good! Will you be shortening the frame on the sides to match the box?
Or is it needed for the stabilizers?

 

[cold_n_wet]

I am just going to lengthen the frame to make the box fit, I am going to keep the width as is for the stabilizers if in the future I find a better chassis.

Wow Southco was expensive on latches, need to find some cheaper ones which fit my doors,not so easy.

Anyone have some ideas where to find some hardware ?

The fridge sliders have broken the bank too, got a set of lock in / Lock out from accuride, those babies can almost hold 500lb so lots of cold beer on the trips.

Glen

 

[cold_n_wet]

Today has been spent grinding away again, borrow a "dremel on steroids" to get into the tight stuff.

G