Trailer - challenge truck build

200tdi ayre · May 27, 2013

Tub cappings riveted back on

ill paint the rivets black though as they're abit outlandish

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Dr_evil · May 27, 2013

Do you have an air riveter ?

Thinking of getting one as the little hand rivet gun is doing my tits in

200tdi ayre · May 27, 2013

Dr_evil said:
Do you have an air riveter ?

Thinking of getting one as the little hand rivet gun is doing my tits in

Yes it's in the middle of the pic ...

haha it's good but it keeps blocking which is annoying haha

Dr_evil · May 27, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
Yes it's in the middle of the pic ... haha it's good but it keeps blocking which is annoying haha

I thought it was a drill

Definitely gonna check one out or an EZ rivet gun

200tdi ayre · May 27, 2013

Dr_evil said:
I thought it was a drill

Definitely gonna check one out or an EZ rivet gun

They're very good just a squeeze of the trigger and that's it 1 squeeze 1 rivet done simples

Dr_evil · May 27, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
They're very good just a squeeze of the trigger and that's it 1 squeeze 1 rivet done simples

Sounds like a plan

far better than squeezing multiple times just to find the stalk breaks off too soon!

200tdi ayre · May 27, 2013

Dr_evil said:
Sounds like a plan far better than squeezing multiple times just to find the stalk breaks off too soon!

I've only had 1 break off half way along the stalk on the whole truck so can't be faulted haha

Dr_evil · May 27, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
I've only had 1 break off half way along the stalk on the whole truck so can't be faulted haha

Thats good going, I must have had at least 20 break off on me so far!

Mr Noisy · May 28, 2013

Wooooo, now that's good progress for a bank holiday

200tdi ayre · May 28, 2013

Mr Noisy said:
Wooooo, now that's good progress for a bank holiday

I'd have done even better if I didn't have a tug of war comp on Saturday all day

only got wings bonnet and doors to paint now and then it's just wiring

Mr Noisy · May 28, 2013

Are you a wiring fan or not your scene?

Mr Noisy · May 28, 2013

Remember to spend lots of time planning your loom and make provision for extra additions in future by adding extra switch space/blanks, extra fuse/relay space and extra wires in your loom

For instance running a length of 7 core cable from front to back of the car stopping at your dashboard fuse box and any other important places along the way is a good idea, that's a cheap easy neat way of leaving plenty of cores available for things to add in future without breaking into your loom again

200tdi ayre · May 28, 2013

Mr Noisy said:
Remember to spend lots of time planning your loom and make provision for extra additions in future by adding extra switch space/blanks, extra fuse/relay space and extra wires in your loom

For instance running a length of 7 core cable from front to back of the car stopping at your dashboard fuse box and any other important places along the way is a good idea, that's a cheap easy neat way of leaving plenty of cores available for things to add in future without breaking into your loom again

I don't mind wiring I've rewiired a few of my mates trucks and getting things going

I'm moving / waterproofing the fuse box and adding extra fuse space, I've got a raptor dash with plenty of spare switches and things which helps

although I'm using switches for electric fans, sort lamps ect so they'll disappear soon

I'm making new wiring to the headlights to be able to withstand 100W plus bulbs

All joins are going to be soldered and heat shrinked and isolator switches are being added too so it's a big job

discomark10 · May 28, 2013

I ran a big ol single core cable to the rear to power big stuf on relay's... like fans, a sub woofer, spot lights ect.

The Mad Hat Man · May 28, 2013

Mr Noisy · May 28, 2013

200tdi ayre said:
I don't mind wiring I've rewiired a few of my mates trucks and getting things going

I'm moving / waterproofing the fuse box and adding extra fuse space, I've got a raptor dash with plenty of spare switches and things which helps although I'm using switches for electric fans, sort lamps ect so they'll disappear soon I'm making new wiring to the headlights to be able to withstand 100W plus bulbs

All joins are going to be soldered and heat shrinked and isolator switches are being added too so it's a big job

Good plan mate

Yeah regards headlights I need to rewire mine, recently found out that the wiring is not up to the job and with relays fitted the lights are considerably better!

Another example of "wish I'd known that when I was reworking my dash wiring"

The Mad Hat Man · May 28, 2013

Look in the FAQ section.

discomark10 · May 28, 2013

The longer and thinner the wires are the higher the resistance, and thus you get a voltage drop and a voltage drop will cause dimmer lights!

The Mad Hat Man · May 28, 2013

discomark10 said:
The longer and thinner the wires are the higher the resistance, and thus you get a voltage drop and a voltage drop will cause dimmer lights!

Except you won't need to worry, coz they will act like fuses and glow red then catch fire. So yu won't need lights.

Mr Noisy · May 28, 2013

The Mad Hat Man said:
Look in the FAQ section.

Too late!

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