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wildsmith · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:11 Post subject:

I'd use a self tapper or better still a rivnut, a rivet will be a PITA to 'adjust' Laughing

Definately would be a lot easier with a welder and a bit of steel though. What's the diameter of that tube and how far is it from the tube to that lower radio mount?
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01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

garystockton · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:50 Post subject:

I suspect Crispin is off doing 'Introduction to Fatherhood 101' at the maternity ward Wink

Good luck Crispin - let us know who the next member of the club is!! Laughing

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wildsmith · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:11 Post subject:

Since when did they arrive on time, bit like relying on a met office weather forcast!
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Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

garystockton · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:17 Post subject:

I get the feeling there's been a very strict schedule being adhered to here Laughing

MS Project has a bunch of tasks, deliverables, milestones and dependencies, and the plan was baselined, so it WILL all happen as scheduled Laughing

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I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.
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wildsmith · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:35 Post subject:

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Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

Crispin · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 15:10 Post subject:

It arrived! The bracket arrived in the post this morning after ordering it yesterday at about 4:30. Not bad at all!
On another note, this package also arrived but that's a different thread.

right, bracket: It's big. Looks very over engineered for what I want it for. Will give it a go though. Jon clearly used it well so...

Jon, if memory serves, it is about 40mm diameter and just behind the centre of the radio, running L-R.
Distance between it and the bottom radio mount is (again, if memory serves) about 200mm. Thinking about it, flat bar, especially ali, will flex to much. I might hunt around for a welder I can borrow for a weekend.

Jon, I guess you ground the spot welds on the back plate off and knocked through the U piece? Looks like the best thing to do.

Gary / Jon: I was indeed at the hospital this morning. Being a scheduled C-Section, there was little worry of any drawn out waiting. In at 10, out at 11. Bother mother and daughter will be back on Friday. Cram the last bits of carputer in before then (if only the new PSU would arrive...)
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wildsmith · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 15:34 Post subject:

Crispin · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 22:58 Post subject:

Thanks for the offer! As you say though, it may prove difficult.

I will strip it (the dahs) down again over the weekend and see (mental note: Take photos this time) what might work. I suspect anything other than angle iron or the "main" brace would have a lot of lateral vibration. Flat bar has not rigidity in it. While it might be easier, I would be wasting my time.

I might take a piece of angle and cut / bend it into shape to fit an "acquire" a baby oxy-acetylene torch (is a "normal" blow torch hot enough for brazing?)
I figure, I can reuse the torch as a baby milk heater and fund it from the baby fund. Mind you, a 90A welder would make a great induction heater Wink

Worst case I may accept your offer, in exchange for beer tokens, and make a trip out for a spot of welding together my concoction. Once a template is made, we can see one to Gary for huge profits to cover the R&D!

Time permitting the next few days I will have a rummage around in the dash again.
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wildsmith · Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2009 23:27 Post subject:

Crispin · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:23 Post subject:

you talking about this: Dash Strip
If so, yes. Same dash.

The tenth pic, where the screw next to the aircon controls is being undone, you can see the steel tube running behind the turquoise wire.
It is this screw and tube I wanted to pick up from. Having another look, it's not how I remember it. The tube is closer to the screw and also further back.

Ideally I would like to come out of the Passenger seatbelt sign (All I have is a silver blank).
If if turns out this is not ideal, I don't have a problem cutting a well placed hole in the silver bit. I could always pick up another from a breaker if I have to sell it.

Will strip it over the weekend and see some more...
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Crispin
Have Snorkel, Will Swim

wildsmith · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:07 Post subject:

Yes that's the picture I've been using for reference. The models a bit rubbish but I thought something like this:

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Jon m0zxj

01 UZJ100 lifted (AHC & 40mm BL), ARB locked f&r, cryo'd 4.88's, TJM front bumper, 12k goldfish, sliders, rack, snorkel, 35's, storage, aux power etc.
93 HDJ80 sold
94 HDJ80 RIP

Crispin · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 14:18 Post subject:

Now you just showing off.....

Yes, that is what the model would look like. I will take it apart this weekend and take some photos and measurments.

For attaching to the tube, your model gvame me an idea: Make the collar (pale blue) you have a "C" collar and 10mm wider on each side of the strut. Line the collar with old inner tube, snap it over the tube and use a hose clamp (think you English folk call them Jubilee Clips) to secure the collar to the tube. No drilling needed, suspect it would be secure (maybe a drop of loctite) and it afford you some easy adjustment.

Everything just speculation for now. Will see over the weekend but your model is pretty much what is needed. I think the green piece would have to butt onto the dropped section.

On another note, the new PSU arrived today. 3 toys in 3 days. Luckly I only have to care for one of them...
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Crispin
Have Snorkel, Will Swim

Crispin · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 21:42 Post subject:

Jon,

Your quick release on your mount - how did you do that? I would like similar.

On the build side, I got the PSU yesterday and a have that in and working. I had a small shopping list for maplin today which would allow me to finish the PC and close it up for good. Unfortunately while getting Olivia ready to come home, she started chocking on mucous. She stopped breathing, turned scarlet and rigid. Nurse grabbed her, held her like a rugby ball and sprinted down the corridor. After a bit of suction (and lots of gunk) and some oxygen she returned to normal. Was not a nice experience and I could hardly leave Denise saying "I'm off to Maplin quick". All are ok now and being kept in overnight just in case.

If I can sneak away tomorrow then PC is ready to go into car.
As for the mount, I got some 10x15x1.5 angle iron, 10mm tube, a semi decent blow torch and some brazing rods. Had a play and while it takes a while to heat it to the point the brazing flows, it does get there.
So, I shall hopefully have something workable soon...

Will take pics as I go Smile

Might even furnish some measurements.
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wildsmith · Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2009 22:19 Post subject: