Thursday, January 29, 2009

Truck Progress and Updates

The story is...........

My truck has been off the road. Not offroading but off the road since just before Christmas. The MOT has now run out and with skiing getting in the way I have not had a chance to sort it out. During the events I did last year there were a few little niggles that I wanted to get sorted. I have decided to keep it off the road for now and give it a bit of an overhaul and much needed TLC.

I want a bit more power and I wanted to sort out the problem of running SU Carbs on steep slopes. So it is going to get a heart transplant. I have got another V8 engine a bit bigger than before and this time with Efi (electronic fuel injection) lined up thanks to the guys at Strathearn Engineering and will hopefully be getting that fitted in the coming weeks. So if you want to get hold of my old engine it is up for sale. £250.00 click on the SORC or Devon 4x4 forums for details. I'm going to be putting in a new fuel tank and fuel system as well.

I will also be tidying up some areas including some of the wiring straightening some of the panels... But most importantly I'll be tidying up the interior to make it a nicer place to be and I think I'm also going to fit some Harness Seat Belts. This will save the trouble when getting back in on a steep slope and the seat belt won't move.

My new simex tyres should be arriving at Devon 4x4 any day now and will be getting sent up ASAP.

Finish of the TFC Aug 2008

So that's it for now. I'll keep you posted on how I get on.

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Skiing

I got back from Morzine a week ago now. It was a great week out seeing Craig and Dani. Lots of skiing and some planning for their wedding in May. Ate lots of food and drank a bit. Excellent week but now it is back to work......

Powder day on the last day.


We had a sunnier start to the week.




It was cold when the sun went down.

We did a bit of off piste but we were hit with high avalanche risks at the end of the week.
Some videos here.