Rogue Trooper

[Rogue Trooper]

Thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated. It doesn't look like much now but hopefully there'll be something a bit more substantial with the next update. Once the main structure is done I'll go back through and tidy everything up patching holes in the firewall and sealing it all up.

[Sundownernz]

Hey Al,

Nice work mate. Coming along great. Great to catch up with you at the show in Lower Hutt and hope it enspired you to get her on the road. Good to finally be able to put a face to the name. We had an awesome time at the Nats and the show was a huge success. Over 1000 people through the doors so it all worked out well. Few results from the show re big vans. Best Big Van - Jeff's CF, Best Big Van Interior - Jeffs CF (I got 2nd Interior - wrapped with that), Peoples Choice - Vaughan's black CF. All up a great weekend and all had an awesome time.

You need to get that van on the road mate and come along for some fun. Next Nationals, Christchurch 2010. See you there.

Garry.

[Rogue Trooper]

Hi Garry.

Yes, had a great time at the show myself. Certainly got the blood pumping.

I'd be absolutely chuffed if the van was going by Easter next year but I'm not holding my breath. Still stranger things have happened. Need to find that rich widow so I can chuck in work.

[Sundownernz]

Good stuff. When you find her let me know if she has a sister. I could do with being a kept man also.

[Rogue Trooper]

Well it's time for an update. Have got the passenger side framework in place. Was a bit disappointed that there won't be enough room for a glovebox but unfortunately with the fan blower unit in the way there just isn't enough room. I might build a pocket into the top part of the dash instead. I still have to build the top front portion but I can't do anything with that until I decide on what sort of vents are going to go in. That will dictate the shape of the curve.

The instrument panel is mounted and bolted securely down. Was very interesting getting the correct placing so that the instrments can be viewed without an obstructed view no matter the position of the steering column. It's also going to make the final dash shape a bit more interesting as well. You'll see what I mean when I get that far.

There's a bit more lateral thinking involved now too as I'm aiming to have none of the fastening bolts showing in the finished product. It's not as easy as it sounds as it all needs to be easily accessible as well for ease of dismantling the dash in the event of a problem.

[stumpy1972uk1]

looking really good rogue , looking forward to seeing it finished. the time and effort pays off in the end , ade.

[John Abbott]

Hey Rouge....Great pics mate. Its always good to see your work , gives us all some motovation to continue with our projects....
Cheers...johnno

[silverado]

Hi Rouge
Are there any mods needed on the top edge of the cargo door before welding on the piano hinge ?

And does the top edge of the body frame need any reinforcing before tapping it for the hinge to to screw up to ??

Cheers
Rusty
 

[Rogue Trooper]

Hi

No, there were no mods to the top of the door before the hinge was spot welded on. Just bear in mind that my door is about as light as you can go. It is all steel. The original had a window in it and had a bit of poo in the bottom where it had been repaired prior to me owning it. I had the sense of mind to buy a new door skin way back in the days when you could walk in to a GM parts dept and say 'CF Bedford' without the parts person looking at you as if you were a raving loony. I'm not planning on mounting anything else in the door so it works quite well. I would not like to do it with a fibreglass door.

The top of the door frame has a length of steel bar welded into place and the screws are tapped into that. I can't remember the thickness as it was so long ago but it's probably something like 3mm.

[John Abbott]

Hey Rouge...Can you tell me what that steering column is out of.? cheers....johnno