our latest truck
#1
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
our latest truck
we have just finished building this, it took quite a bit of working out.
what do you think? we had to extend it too
what do you think? we had to extend it too
#3
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
building the body was about 80% measuring and checking and 20% making
top result though, works fantastic
#5
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Trending Topics
#11
Team HOTHOT!
Dan - Superb bit of kit
Slightly off topic though, Next eyar I'm going to be looking at a flatbed/beavertail for transporting my car about to trackdays and Nurburgring trips (not using the Cossie on the road next year) - nothing too fancy or expensive but half decent enough to get the job done - something like an old LDV or Transit GVW 3.5T or if needed in order to not exceed the GVW, an Iveco 7.5T or equivelant.
Would I need to have it tacho fitted for personal use, or would that only need to be done if I was to use it for recovery work aswell?
Slightly off topic though, Next eyar I'm going to be looking at a flatbed/beavertail for transporting my car about to trackdays and Nurburgring trips (not using the Cossie on the road next year) - nothing too fancy or expensive but half decent enough to get the job done - something like an old LDV or Transit GVW 3.5T or if needed in order to not exceed the GVW, an Iveco 7.5T or equivelant.
Would I need to have it tacho fitted for personal use, or would that only need to be done if I was to use it for recovery work aswell?
Last edited by Graceland; 15-10-2009 at 09:29 AM.
#12
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Dan - Superb bit of kit
Slightly off topic though, Next eyar I'm going to be looking at a flatbed/beavertail for transporting my car about to trackdays and Nurburgring trips (not using the Cossie on the road next year). Would I need to have it tacho fitted for personal use, or would that only need to be done if I was to use it for recovery work aswell?
Slightly off topic though, Next eyar I'm going to be looking at a flatbed/beavertail for transporting my car about to trackdays and Nurburgring trips (not using the Cossie on the road next year). Would I need to have it tacho fitted for personal use, or would that only need to be done if I was to use it for recovery work aswell?
#13
Team HOTHOT!
Ahhh Cheers - Looking like a lightweight 3.5t unit then is required - any tips on what to steer clear of (base vehicle wise) and what is considered to be a good tool?
#14
91 FRST
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Bedford
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If it weighs 2380kg Does that not leave you with a payload of 1120 kg including passengers. I only ask as thats the reason I didnt convert mine. I would have thought the Mondeo would make it overloaded. Dont mean be negative as its a top class conversion just looking at the practacality of it.
#15
PassionFord Post Troll
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: devon
Posts: 2,588
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If it weighs 2380kg Does that not leave you with a payload of 1120 kg including passengers. I only ask as thats the reason I didnt convert mine. I would have thought the Mondeo would make it overloaded. Dont mean be negative as its a top class conversion just looking at the practacality of it.
it is over loaded
#18
Team HOTHOT!
#20
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
To be honest when we were selling our last slider. We had a good few people ring us up and ask about making them a crew cab
We've got bids on it so people seem to want it
We've got bids on it so people seem to want it
#22
Isn't the max overhang 40% of the wheelbase? That looks like it's slightly over that especially with the lights being set so far in.
#23
PassionFord Post Whore!!
#27
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
its a long basterd when you're on tight roads, the body is 16'6
and as for the iva, its only been stretched, we did it properly though with an extra prop bearing, its been through an MOT since we finished it aswell
and as for the iva, its only been stretched, we did it properly though with an extra prop bearing, its been through an MOT since we finished it aswell
#28
Advanced PassionFord User
Modified chassis means it needs an IVA test and passing an mot is of no consequence
#29
Advanced PassionFord User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: widnes
Posts: 2,042
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Gracey if its "not fire hire or reward" you dont need a Tacho only tax and MOT and normal insurance hence horse boxes and proper race teams gettin away with paying normal vehicle tax etc !!!
#32
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
and modifying a chassis could be from welding a bracket to it to replacing it completely and it running on twin trailer axles
its taxed tested and insured, its legal
#34
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: wigan
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
this one is only the second one we have built, heres the first one
as you can see the new revised one slides off more giving a better loading angle, the red one weighed in at 2240 and was full steel, i reckon we could make a day cab with aluminium weighing in at 2050ish
but if the crew cab sells for good money then its worth making more
everybody who has seen it has said how good it is and looks like a factory job when its really just me and my uncle in a old barn lol but its attention to detail that counts, we're really picky about that, no spikey edges or nasty open ends of box section sticking out
#35
PassionFord Regular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: scotland
Posts: 401
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#36
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 12,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
people will always want a 3500kg truck and once they own it, it's up to them to stay under the gross vehicle weight. With only a payload of 1100kg this is pretty useless for anything heavier than a series 2. If you can get the pay load up to 1500kg it'd be a good truck that would be hard to beat..
#37
Advanced PassionFord User
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...le/DG_10014199
Specifically:
If less than eight points are scored or a second-hand or modified chassis or altered monocoque bodyshell is used an Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA), enhanced single vehicle approval (ESVA), single vehicle approval (SVA) or motorcycle single vehicle approval (MSVA) certificate will be required to register the vehicle. A 'Q' prefix registration number will be allocated.
No, that's where your wrong. To insure a car you merely need a chassis number and whatever details you choose to give. The accuracy of those details decides whether that is legal or not.
An MOT only determines if 52 points on the vehicle are in working condition, it is not concerned with correct registration, examination or modification, or even ensuring road worthiness.
Finally a tax disk means you have presented an MOT and insurance cert for a vehicle for which you hold the (now invalid) V5 and paid a fee to use it on the road.
None of these change the fact that the vehicle is now illegally registered!
people will always want a 3500kg truck and once they own it, it's up to them to stay under the gross vehicle weight. With only a payload of 1100kg this is pretty useless for anything heavier than a series 2. If you can get the pay load up to 1500kg it'd be a good truck that would be hard to beat..
Last edited by alistairolsen; 16-10-2009 at 08:23 AM.
#38
BANNED
BANNED
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: hampshire
Posts: 639
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
personally id build one on a 5t iveco etc, the front wheel drive fixed bed french gear etc is ultra great as low weight and you can make the beds low as the rear chassis just bolts to the front, if you can make light 3500 trucks that look ace you will earn well out of them, a lot of the big boys are going back to them
#39
10K+ Poster!!
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 12,748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...le/DG_10014199
Specifically:
You are quite right that the definition of a modified chassis leaves a lot to be desired, and a lot of people dont bother, but to extend one I would say is a significant modification (which already has a precendent from the landrover boys)
No, that's where your wrong. To insure a car you merely need a chassis number and whatever details you choose to give. The accuracy of those details decides whether that is legal or not.
An MOT only determines if 52 points on the vehicle are in working condition, it is not concerned with correct registration, examination or modification, or even ensuring road worthiness.
Finally a tax disk means you have presented an MOT and insurance cert for a vehicle for which you hold the (now invalid) V5 and paid a fee to use it on the road.
None of these change the fact that the vehicle is now illegally registered!
remember that payload is 3500 gross, so that includes passengers. 6 guys at a conservative 70kg each are 420kg, so if you want the full compliment of people aboard you're down to 700kg...
Specifically:
You are quite right that the definition of a modified chassis leaves a lot to be desired, and a lot of people dont bother, but to extend one I would say is a significant modification (which already has a precendent from the landrover boys)
No, that's where your wrong. To insure a car you merely need a chassis number and whatever details you choose to give. The accuracy of those details decides whether that is legal or not.
An MOT only determines if 52 points on the vehicle are in working condition, it is not concerned with correct registration, examination or modification, or even ensuring road worthiness.
Finally a tax disk means you have presented an MOT and insurance cert for a vehicle for which you hold the (now invalid) V5 and paid a fee to use it on the road.
None of these change the fact that the vehicle is now illegally registered!
remember that payload is 3500 gross, so that includes passengers. 6 guys at a conservative 70kg each are 420kg, so if you want the full compliment of people aboard you're down to 700kg...
Gross vehicle weight is the maximum the vehicle can weigh including all tools, equipment, occupants, fuel, spare wheels and goods or anything else carried in the vehicle.
Gross train weight is another thing all together again, as are individual axle weights.