Project TGB1314 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

peterhenry · 06-29-2008, 09:39 PM

Purchased in Sweden ex Army ambulance built 1978......

Covered less than a 1000 miles - conversion to expedition/tech truck for Africa....

IDASHO · 06-29-2008, 09:46 PM

So, what are the plans?

peterhenry · 06-29-2008, 10:11 PM

First is the rear extension (for double bed) this photo was when in Sweden on route back home..

Then swop the B30 petrol engine for Mercedes-Benz diesel using..... http://www.smt.nu/default.asp?Expand=13&Display=23

RustyNailJustin · 06-30-2008, 08:12 AM

You are building for expedition in Africa? Lets see some interior pics of that beast.
Where is it now?

DAMRON QUEENER · 06-30-2008, 10:57 AM

Shipping To 37841?

GEN. DISASTER · 06-30-2008, 11:30 AM

subscribed. this is just my speed!

The Adam Blaster · 06-30-2008, 11:54 AM

What's the top speed of that thing from the factory?
Will swapping out the engine as you are planning bump the top speed up?

peterhenry · 06-30-2008, 12:57 PM

Top speed is 60MPH even more with a favorable wind - the main reason for the engine change is that parts of Africa simply run out of petrol (sometimes for months) so old school diesel required......veg oil mix etc etc.

Yes it's a very sloooow build as I have other projects.

Here we have the inside....when original.

And when work in progress...

peterhenry · 06-30-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GEN. DISASTER

subscribed. this is just my speed!

Rob Hardy of portal-tek.............I have communicated with Jez (here in the UK) for the brake disc conversion, but for obvious reasons wish to keep the PCD, can you help?

Only need the front brakes replaced.

GEN. DISASTER · 06-30-2008, 08:22 PM

yeah i think its possible. Our disc brake adapters are about 1" narrower per side that the stock 303 pieces. i have a adapter to take it back to the volvo 8 lug pattern. the only possible issue would be caliper to wheel clearance. I will have to check on it and get back to you.

peterhenry · 07-04-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEN. DISASTER

yeah i think its possible. Our disc brake adapters are about 1" narrower per side that the stock 303 pieces. i have a adapter to take it back to the volvo 8 lug pattern. the only possible issue would be caliper to wheel clearance. I will have to check on it and get back to you.

Great news.........keep me informed.

MK13 · 07-05-2008, 09:33 PM

That a nice starting point!

How fun is the TT?

peterhenry · 07-07-2008, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MK13

How fun is the TT?

To be honest the TT is struggling to attract the crowds it once enjoyed - Health and Safety have got involved and the Police have clamped down on the high jinks behavior the TT was famous for.......VERY VERY sad really.

85blue4runner · 07-07-2008, 11:29 AM

^^ that sucks to hear, always fun to watch on TV, those guys have huge balls to run those roads at such high speed.. Not many other places you could do something like that.

end hijack.

MilspecXJ · 07-08-2008, 08:27 AM

What a beast! Looking forward to your progress.

GEN. DISASTER · 07-08-2008, 10:00 AM

radius on our volvo disc brake adapter kit is 177mm (6.97") to the outermost part of the caliper. the easiest way would be to measure the I.D. of a spare rim. Hope this helps. feel free to email or call me with any other help you need to get this beast on the road. rob@portal-tek.com

rdover · 07-10-2008, 04:43 AM

Peter,
Looks good. I'm still very dubious about the cost effectiveness of that diesel engine. It has less power/torque than the B30 and similar fuel consumption. For you, of course it makes complete sense but for guys like me .....

For those looking in, I've got a Command version with lots of whistles and bells but the only thing that irritates me is just how slow the damn thing is.

peterhenry · 07-10-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdover

Peter,
Looks good. I'm still very dubious about the cost effectiveness of that diesel engine. It has less power/torque than the B30 and similar fuel consumption. For you, of course it makes complete sense but for guys like me .....

For those looking in, I've got a Command version with lots of whistles and bells but the only thing that irritates me is just how slow the damn thing is.

Richard,

look at the Musso for the engine - all will become clear "if it works"

Back spacing will be a week end task.

cheers.

Peter Henry

jdholder · 07-19-2008, 08:58 AM

Awesome platform! Subscribed.

noahsjeep · 07-20-2008, 07:21 AM

That is one beautiful rig Man. All I can say is WOW!

GEN. DISASTER · 07-31-2008, 12:59 PM

updates?

bigun · 07-31-2008, 10:46 PM

Subscribed!! I always wanted to see this beast in person
http://www.robgray.com/index_files/index_graynomad.php

peterhenry · 08-01-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GEN. DISASTER

updates?

I have been busy with the buggy I'm afraid - the backspacing is 9"

The ID is in three steps starting at the flange 12" then 13" finally 15" at the top

Cheers,

Peter Henry

85blue4runner · 08-02-2008, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigun

Subscribed!! I always wanted to see this beast in person
http://www.robgray.com/index_files/index_graynomad.php

emailed him a few years ago with some questions about his truck.. was still touring around Oz in it at the time.. seems like a nice guy and a cool project..

peterhenry · 08-25-2008, 09:48 AM

Some more progress - finally found a suitable engine...

2.9 Mercedes-Benz turbo Diesel.

Peter Henry

06-29-2008, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
peterhenry Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64238 Location: Isle of Man British Isles Posts: 21	Project TGB1314 Purchased in Sweden ex Army ambulance built 1978...... Covered less than a 1000 miles - conversion to expedition/tech truck for Africa.... __________________ BUILDING A ROCK BUGGY TO EXPLORE

06-29-2008, 10:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
peterhenry Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64238 Location: Isle of Man British Isles Posts: 21	First is the rear extension (for double bed) this photo was when in Sweden on route back home.. Then swop the B30 petrol engine for Mercedes-Benz diesel using..... http://www.smt.nu/default.asp?Expand=13&Display=23 __________________ BUILDING A ROCK BUGGY TO EXPLORE

06-30-2008, 08:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
RustyNailJustin Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8568 Location: Klamath Falls,OR,Fruita,CO,Montrose,CO, Posts: 7,019	You are building for expedition in Africa? Lets see some interior pics of that beast. Where is it now? __________________ 2012 KOH Team CrossedUp, ADS, Artec, Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. 9TH Place. 2011 LCQ to KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. We finished 40th 2010 KOH Team CrossedUp Mike Klensin and Justin Reece. 2009 KOH Team 435 Finished 35th.First Full Frame/Full Body To Finish KOH. TLCA# 5305

06-30-2008, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
GEN. DISASTER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85150 Location: salt lick city Posts: 159	subscribed. this is just my speed! __________________ ROB HARDY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING PORTAL-TEK AXLES [url]www.portal-tek.com[/url]

06-30-2008, 11:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Adam Blaster Registered User Join Date: Aug 2000 Member # 1479 Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Posts: 4,271	What's the top speed of that thing from the factory? Will swapping out the engine as you are planning bump the top speed up? __________________ Just call me Humpty Dumpty.

06-29-2008, 09:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
IDASHO Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83932 Location: Idaho! Posts: 689	So, what are the plans?

06-30-2008, 10:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
DAMRON QUEENER Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 51645 Location: Oneida TN Posts: 225	Shipping To 37841?

06-30-2008, 12:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
peterhenry Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64238 Location: Isle of Man British Isles Posts: 21	Top speed is 60MPH even more with a favorable wind - the main reason for the engine change is that parts of Africa simply run out of petrol (sometimes for months) so old school diesel required......veg oil mix etc etc. Yes it's a very sloooow build as I have other projects. Here we have the inside....when original. And when work in progress... __________________ BUILDING A ROCK BUGGY TO EXPLORE

06-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
GEN. DISASTER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85150 Location: salt lick city Posts: 159	yeah i think its possible. Our disc brake adapters are about 1" narrower per side that the stock 303 pieces. i have a adapter to take it back to the volvo 8 lug pattern. the only possible issue would be caliper to wheel clearance. I will have to check on it and get back to you. __________________ ROB HARDY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING PORTAL-TEK AXLES [url]www.portal-tek.com[/url]

07-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
MK13 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Member # 76669 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 63	That a nice starting point! How fun is the TT?

07-07-2008, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
85blue4runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Member # 33536 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,142	^^ that sucks to hear, always fun to watch on TV, those guys have huge balls to run those roads at such high speed.. Not many other places you could do something like that. end hijack.

07-08-2008, 08:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
MilspecXJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5473 Location: Bristol,Pa Posts: 398	What a beast! Looking forward to your progress. __________________ Building a ZJ..

07-08-2008, 10:00 AM	#16 (permalink)
GEN. DISASTER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85150 Location: salt lick city Posts: 159	radius on our volvo disc brake adapter kit is 177mm (6.97") to the outermost part of the caliper. the easiest way would be to measure the I.D. of a spare rim. Hope this helps. feel free to email or call me with any other help you need to get this beast on the road. rob@portal-tek.com __________________ ROB HARDY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING PORTAL-TEK AXLES [url]www.portal-tek.com[/url]

07-10-2008, 04:43 AM	#17 (permalink)
rdover Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 116478 Location: Scotland Posts: 2	Peter, Looks good. I'm still very dubious about the cost effectiveness of that diesel engine. It has less power/torque than the B30 and similar fuel consumption. For you, of course it makes complete sense but for guys like me ..... For those looking in, I've got a Command version with lots of whistles and bells but the only thing that irritates me is just how slow the damn thing is.

07-19-2008, 08:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
jdholder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Member # 115923 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 39	Awesome platform! Subscribed.

07-20-2008, 07:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
noahsjeep Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Member # 92090 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 205	That is one beautiful rig Man. All I can say is WOW!

07-31-2008, 12:59 PM	#21 (permalink)
GEN. DISASTER Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Member # 85150 Location: salt lick city Posts: 159	updates? __________________ ROB HARDY, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING PORTAL-TEK AXLES [url]www.portal-tek.com[/url]

07-31-2008, 10:46 PM	#22 (permalink)
bigun Rock God Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29037 Location: Mountainair NM Posts: 1,740	Subscribed!! I always wanted to see this beast in person http://www.robgray.com/index_files/index_graynomad.php __________________ “I will not be wronged, I will not be insulted and I will not be laid a hand on. John Wayne “The Shootist.”

08-25-2008, 09:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
peterhenry Newbie Join Date: Dec 2005 Member # 64238 Location: Isle of Man British Isles Posts: 21	Some more progress - finally found a suitable engine... 2.9 Mercedes-Benz turbo Diesel. Peter Henry __________________ BUILDING A ROCK BUGGY TO EXPLORE

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