Posted in: Event Reviews, Videos
Written on November 17, 2007
Well,
just back from Kirton Lindsey, KORC site and a mixed bag of results for Shrek the Rangie after the major refit that it has been through.
On the positive side the conversion to the QT services Weekender Kit front and back has worked well, and the truck is articulating really well and I am very pleased with the spacers that Chris gave me, Thanks.
On the negative side the front shock turrets tore off on both sides of the new kit, and on inspection are poorly welded with little penetration into the plate from the loop. In fairness to QT and White Peak, this is a pre production turret, which was given to me by Andy Daws with that proviso.
So Uncle Chris to the rescue again I think, and the front shock turret mounts are going to be arc welded back into place for me.
There is some video below of shrek articulating on the course. This is with one front shock mount on, as the other had already sheared by this point.
November 30th, 2007 at 10:07 am
Mark me old Mukka,
Why are you not gonna weld it yourself. Do you not have any faith in your own ability lol
All the best
Dave
November 30th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Cheeky Git!
It’s cause my little mig wouldn’t get the plate penetration that was required for the 6mm plate.
Chris has got an arc welder. He’s done them lovely for me! Put them on last night when I went to pick up my discovery steel wheels, rear trailing arms, handles and propshafts! Emergency spares!
Need to adjust the steering, cos there is a mile of play on the straight ahead. One more on the list of jobs…
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:17 pm
I see the articulation is good mate. Would you like some driving lessons so that you can make the most of it now! I know a damn good driver with plenty of silverwear to show for it