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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #45 on: June 03, 2014, 07:59:57 pm »
Did you save your air trailer braking system?
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #46 on: June 03, 2014, 08:06:35 pm »
Thanks for the comments,  I cannot claim any of the fabrication was my own work.  It was all done by a friend.

Quote from: moose on June 03, 2014, 07:59:57 pm
Did you save your air trailer braking system?
When I bought the truck there was a valve missing from the air system.  It was near the back and all I had was a collection of  pipes indicating something should be there.  I have some of the bits, mainly pipes.  Is there anything in particular that you want?
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #47 on: June 03, 2014, 08:14:58 pm »
No just thought if it still had compressor you could have modified the difflocks to operate separately. And you could blow your tires up after off-roading.
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #48 on: June 03, 2014, 08:20:57 pm »
I see.  It does still have the compressor.  Having said that, I was thinking about removing the compressor and fitting an alternator in its place.  I was going to use that alternator to charge a pair of batteries dedicated to a winch, or two, and an electric compressor.  This solution seemed easier than setting up a hydraulic winch.
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #49 on: June 03, 2014, 09:02:48 pm »
Looks tidy that Ian! Got to do the cage on the 416 yet, gonna be some serious modding there though we think  :D
Have you thought about pto for the winches? You can fit a 411 pto, and you can't beat a mechanical system ! :)
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #50 on: June 04, 2014, 07:43:22 am »
I had thought about a pto winch but for the cost involved I don't think it is worth it.  I can see for a working truck they would be a good solution but mine is a toy and the winch would only get occasional use.
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #51 on: June 10, 2014, 02:38:28 pm »
After a weekend playing at Lincomb with the Land Cruiser Club I have decided that power steering needs to be promoted up my things to do list.  Current thoughts are to go with an electric system for ease and cost.  The Vauxhall Corsa system seems popular.

Flitting back to the Land Cruiser weekend briefly,  I was close to winning the event but a "having a Mog" penalty was applied which halved my score  :'(  Even with my half score I still finished 4th out of about 20 vehicles.  It is fun waiting 30 minutes for someone to winch a vehicle through an obstacle and to have them watch you drive the same obstacle while they are still stowing their recovery gear.
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #52 on: June 10, 2014, 09:58:47 pm »
Sounds like a cracking rule to me. Try a bit harder next time and you may still win! :D
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #53 on: June 10, 2014, 10:02:32 pm »
Quote from: IanRubie on June 10, 2014, 02:38:28 pm
The Vauxhall Corsa system seems popular.


A'right!  :D

4th is good considering your odds! :D
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #54 on: June 12, 2014, 09:53:13 pm »
Ive got power steering on my 404 think it's a newer mog steering box with the iveco daily pump lovely mate eill put up piccy if you want or just have alook at the meet
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #55 on: June 13, 2014, 07:23:55 am »
Thanks, I'll have a look at the meet.
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #56 on: June 15, 2014, 03:55:59 pm »
How did it go with the springs
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #57 on: June 16, 2014, 08:17:08 am »
The springs seem fine.  It flexes fairly well and I do not appear to get any rubbing.

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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #58 on: June 16, 2014, 10:21:48 pm »
I've got to ask what did you pay for them and we're from will I b pushing it to ask for part numbers
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Re: Evolution of my 1967 404 Radio Body
« Reply #59 on: June 17, 2014, 07:53:31 am »
They were £174.54 inc delivery.  I do not know the part number but they are 4" lift Jeep TJ rear springs and they came from Llama 4x4 http://www.llama4x4.com/page14.htm  Your 404 is several hundred kg heavier than mine so will sit a bit lower.

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