Friday, May 25, 2007

IT LIVES!!!!!

Major step forward in the build. The winch got fitted last Sunday and I took it out for it's first play just down the lane from the workshop where it has been getting built for the last year and a half.
It is performing great. I had to fit some new swivels, CVs and front Brakes last night as they were a bit worn. It was a second hand axle so I was expecting to replace it. Better to do it now than leter. The power is just where I want it and the new Warn Winch works too as you can see from the pictures. I need to put a new fuel filler on as at extreme angles I had some fuel leaking out the filler. NOT good but an easy fix. I think we are all good for the Shandon Event next weekend. Just got to add a few accessories. Fire Extinguisher, Shovel Mount, Spare Wheel Mount and Storage.


Descent into the bombhole


On the way out. But it needed winch assist. It is steeper than it looks.



Getting the winch ready.

and winching off the back of Bob's Truck.


In the trees.

Thankyou Bob and Helen for the photos.