waldamar

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #41

J80s said:

Thanks! I've only got a chassis number- that VIN tool is asking for more, 17 characters, any ideas?

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Running out of wisdom now! Try just looking up chassis numbers rather than the decode gadget. These people look interesting
http://www.emlra.org/

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #42

sweet looking truck, lets see a pic of the whole thing

 

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J80s

Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #43

Here ya go:

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Nov 27, 2016

• #44

J80s said:

Here ya go:

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Looks nice enough, tread on the spare aint great!

And pics of the underneath?

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Nov 27, 2016

• #45

Turboman said:

Looks nice enough, tread on the spare aint great!

And pics of the underneath?

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Probably well within legal though. Doesn't match the destones which are cheap enough to buy. Does sound like you are being chased by a chopper when driving though.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Nov 27, 2016

• #46

goonarmy said:

Probably well within legal though. Doesn't match the destones which are cheap enough to buy. Does sound like you are being chased by a chopper when driving though.

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I shouldnt think they are quiet, but the other banging and rattling probably drowns it out.

 

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J80s

Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #47

Yeah just got it so a few bits and pieces to do, including that. No pictures of the bottom yet, didn't have the light. Speaking of tires, I've got a matching trailer and the tires on that are a good bit smaller meaning that the trailer slopes instead of being level when attached. From what you can see should that trailer take big tires like the Land Rover to lift it up a bit? If so I could get some for it whilst replacing the spare.

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Nov 27, 2016

• #48

J80s said:

Yeah just got it so a few bits and pieces to do, including that. No pictures of the bottom yet, didn't have the light. Speaking of tires, I've got a matching trailer and the tires on that are a good bit smaller meaning that the trailer slopes instead of being level when attached. From what you can see should that trailer take big tires like the Land Rover to lift it up a bit? If so I could get some for it whilst replacing the spare.

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Doubt if that is a problem for single axle. They tow horrible anyways, twin or triple axle is loads better.

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #49

looks fab

 

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J80s

Member

• Nov 27, 2016

• #50

It's more to keep the load level stuff falls out a bit at a slight slant. Do you reckon that trailer could take something bigger or only what it has on it? The trailer tires are pretty bald anyway so either way have to replace.

 

goonarmy

Beer tester

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Nov 27, 2016

• #51

J80s said:

It's more to keep the load level stuff falls out a bit at a slight slant. Do you reckon that trailer could take something bigger or only what it has on it? The trailer tires are pretty bald anyway so either way have to replace.

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Match the trailer with what you shod the landy with

 

Blackburn

Well-Known Member

• Nov 28, 2016

• #52

Lower the tow hitch is a cheaper option than bigger tyres , you will only need the same clearance if your going on safari.

 

samc88

Drivels spiritual representative

• Dec 4, 2016

• #53

Very handy ifyou have a winch fitted, either capstan or otherwise. If an electric winch is fitted, if you set the revs quite high then you wont flatten the battery using the winch as it will be charging

 

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RobertP

Active Member

• Dec 5, 2016

• #54

Incidentally, that brass chain sitting on top of the radiator should probably be fastened to the radiator filler cap, to avoid losing it.