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Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:03 pm
by peewee1976
this next lot of photos is where we will continue to carry on trying to fix the pump and pulleys to the engine and maybe even try to make a start on the front roll cage????
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:03 pm
by carnut
what area u from?..
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:06 pm
by peewee1976
iam from chard in somerset mate....
well iam back again and here are some more photos of todays work....?
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:12 pm
by peewee1976
here are some more photos of the start of making the new front end....
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 10:16 pm
by peewee1976
more photos again ..lol
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:48 pm
by peewee1976
well its been a long couple of days and now my eyes hurt,and so does my back,but still we press on to get the zuk finished..here are a few more photos for you guys and see what you think....
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:35 pm
by ScottieJ
I don't want to offend you mate just offer a bit of constructive criticism, Its fine building a front and rear clip out of box section but I'm a bit concerned about the fact that you are making the main frame of the roll cage out of box section as it is not going to survive a roll over, in fact it is more likely to do some serious damage to yourself or the vehicle because the corners will break at the welds with the forces that can be applied to a cage in a rollover. i've seen tube rollcages bend in a rollover before and safety is one thing that you can't cut corners on.
If you have access to a pipe bender i would suggest that you get hold of some 38-42mm tube, either cds or blueband (even scallfold tube will be stronger than box section) with a minimum wall thickness of 3.2mm and build the main cage out of that! it will be a lot stronger and safer.
Apart from that the build is looking pretty good matey, keep it up!
Scottie J
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 6:47 pm
by Henry
scottiej410 wrote:I don't want to offend you mate just offer a bit of constructive criticism, Its fine building a front and rear clip out of box section but I'm a bit concerned about the fact that you are making the main frame of the roll cage out of box section as it is not going to survive a roll over, in fact it is more likely to do some serious damage to yourself or the vehicle because the corners will break at the welds with the forces that can be applied to a cage in a rollover. i've seen tube rollcages bend in a rollover before and safety is one thing that you can't cut corners on.
If you have access to a pipe bender i would suggest that you get hold of some 38-42mm tube, either cds or blueband (even scallfold tube will be stronger than box section) with a minimum wall thickness of 3.2mm and build the main cage out of that! it will be a lot stronger and safer.
Apart from that the build is looking pretty good matey, keep it up!
Scottie J
I completely agree. Dont cut corners on such a good build, especially when yours and others safety and possibly your life is concerned.
Also a bit more constructive criticism, try and get that winch tray as far back as you can, it will only make your front approach angle smaller and dig in everywhere you go...
Keep up the good work! XD
Re: zuk sj build from scratch.....09
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 1:30 pm
by carnut
how you getting on with the build fella..
andy