1. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    Er.... ??? .... I painted them! lol :) Thanks mate! :D
  2. matty_daak

    Any ideas for a business name?

    4x4 Salvage, Landrover Spares, 4x4 Parts, Range Rover Parts, Somerset - cws4x4 These guys are good, I use em when I need stuff... all they do is break em... there's certainly money to be made mate if you wanna go down that route :cool:
  3. matty_daak

    Supercharged 200tdi

    I believe the larger turbo idea would mean the power would come in at higher revs as it would take longer to spool up... Just crank up the boost on the std one and replace it when it blows!! A lot cheaper and easier than fookin about with superchargers or bigger turbos! These beasts aint built...
  4. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    Did anyone spot my lovely red recovery points? :p
  5. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    £20 for 2.5 litres off of fleabay, used about half the pot so far, the outside has 3 coats (roof and bonnet need another tho as they've only got two at the min) done all the door jams, sills and the insides of the wings where the bonnet meets and the front slam panel with two coats too so it...
  6. matty_daak

    The Lord of the Manor.

    Good thread this, I had a similar experience with a 'chap' whilst laning in Devon with a friend of mine, we met him mid lane and stopped to let him and his dog past, as he got the my window he started having a go at us both for destroying the countryside.. the wind was soon taken out of his...
  7. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    I would guess that his is just welded and ground back, the roof is steel on the discos as is the inner frame of the vehicle. It's only the window surrounds and outer panels that are alloy and to be fair if you wanted a spotless job these could be tig welded anyway, a friend of mine riveted the...
  8. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    Hi all!! So I've been busy again.... Good old Satin Nato Green :hippie: Gotta sort out another fuel tank next then I can put the interior back together... Once I've cut it about to fit that is! :)
  9. matty_daak

    Land Rovers from SPACE!!!

    :monitor_punch:
  10. matty_daak

    Land Rovers from SPACE!!!

    Gotta love Google Earth... So... Was anyone in Morocco on 15th June 2004?? :)
  11. matty_daak

    Winch rope?

    Completely agree with wiltshire landyman. Top advice fella! :cool2:
  12. matty_daak

    Diff lock in a late D2?

    I wouldn't like to say for sure, as you said some did some didn't... some did but just had the linkage removed... Helpful ain't I ;)
  13. matty_daak

    How to upset the Mrs

    lol similar thing happened at a local terratagging event....
  14. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    My finger didn't look as bad at the time but the surgeons had the cut it back further to reattach the tendon, nerves and artery! :mil74: Thanks for all the compliments tho, much appreciated! However... I do agree it looks a bit long in the nose now... bull nose coming soon!!! :)
  15. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    WARNING!!! GORY DETAILS!!! So... had the stitches out today... all I can say is OUCH!! :eek: 12 stitches that had been in there for two and a half weeks came out really easily...
  16. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    Looks good! :) I always use tents or make-shift shelters when I'm camping, I always said I'd never cut mine down as I like the space but I still think eventually she'll go pickup that'll give plenty of load space. In the meantime I'm cutting down my full length roof rack and making it fit a bit...
  17. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    Boot door on! :) And....... Ta da!!!! :cheer2: Wink wink ;) Next up is refitting the rear seats, trimming the plastic trim panels, refitting all that crap and giving it a lick of paint! Oh and sorting out a more permanent fuel tank and filler :) I can't wait to test it out on...
  18. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    You can see the state of the bodywork so I'm really not bothered about the rivets :) It looks a lot better with a quick lick of black primer: The black looks gloss but its just cos it's still wet...
  19. matty_daak

    Bobtail build

    lol thanks for the compliments guys! :) I aint got any good pics of my finger... I might snap some tomorrow (got another hospital visit due!) Anyways..... SHE'S UP AND RUNNING!!! :tea: So here's the latest pics! I didn't manage to get any of the welding this morning as I wasn't there to...
  20. matty_daak

    ON ROADING (i think) in floods

    Nice one, great pics too :) We got a bit of flooding round our way nothing to shout about tho. However, one of the guys in our club managed to get pulled over and fined £30 for driving thru flood waters - apparently you're not supposed to just ignore 'road closed' signs if you think they don't...