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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 17:02:20 GMT 10
I removed all the cabinet doors and planning to replace them with marine plywood. All the hardware in the doors is rusted.
The walls are sanded and next week, after we reseal the hatch I will start painting.
Also today I repaired one of the plastic wheel arches. It was not nice to work on the van with gale force winds. It need front stabilizers urgently!!
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Post by snoops on Nov 25, 2015 19:30:16 GMT 10
What did you do to repair the wheel arches? Mine have wear spots in them like most I think, where the tyres sit now, they will never be an issue again, but it gets a bit damp in the cupboard and under the couch when I tow I the rain.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 19:38:59 GMT 10
What did you do to repair the wheel arches? Mine have wear spots in them like most I think, where the tyres sit now, they will never be an issue again, but it gets a bit damp in the cupboard and under the couch when I tow I the rain. In the local Mitre 10 they have thin aluminium sheeting which it is ease to fold over the plastic arch and it is the right width and lengths. I used silicon to bond it to the arch and secured with pop rivets using bid OD 1/8 flat washers on the plastic side so the rivet have reinforced surface to hold. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2015 7:30:40 GMT 10
Sounds like it will work
Not a lot of guys will make things out of sheet metal any more. I have fond memories of both my grandfathers getting a scrap of sheet metal and the tin snips and fixing/making all sorts of things.
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Post by planner on Nov 26, 2015 7:57:37 GMT 10
What did you do to repair the wheel arches? Mine have wear spots in them like most I think, where the tyres sit now, they will never be an issue again, but it gets a bit damp in the cupboard and under the couch when I tow I the rain. We had a crack in the left wheel arch (courtesy of a blown tire). I used the soldering iron to "weld" it back together then riveted and sikflexed a piece of black poly (cut from a 20l black drum) over it. Seems OK so far. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2015 15:42:06 GMT 10
With tasmillard wed just finished the 4 seasons hatch. WHAT A JOB!!
It was very hard to remove the old sealant from the roof.
Tasmillard will upload a video soon.
Without his help I was unable top do the job, it is to hard in my wrist, I am grateful to him for his help and enthusiasm to do a good job.
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 28, 2015 16:23:26 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. I'm hoping to tackle my 4 seasons next weekend. Mine had 1 flap missing FPO. I found a good complete hatch on flea bay for $50, so I'm rapt. Just gotta get the old one off......
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Post by tasmillard on Nov 28, 2015 19:50:27 GMT 10
damn long job the 4 seasons hatch, but another one down!
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 28, 2015 20:56:49 GMT 10
Fantastic video as always guys ! Geez I'm in for a great time, replacing my hatch it seems. Very informative as always
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 12:16:23 GMT 10
No good news, the brakes on the Arrow need to be overhauled and I cannot get a back plate or back plate and drums to suit the flange on the original axle (Torana)
So far I have to options, one remove the old axle and send it to cut the old flange and fir a new one plus a complete hydraulic brake kit or the second option get a new axle fitted with brakes.
For option one the local repair quoted me about $600.
Just wonder how much will cost a complete electric brake system. Perhaps it is the way to go if not cost me a fortune.......
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 30, 2015 16:12:50 GMT 10
Hi Gitano.
ive got a replacemant 4 seasons hatch to replace on my roof. I was starting to poke around the inside trim and I reckon the wood frame might have rot. As you've just done your hatch, in your opinion would the wood frame be easy enough to replace (if need be) ?
Pete
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 18:56:15 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. ive got a replacemant 4 seasons hatch to replace on my roof. I was starting to poke around the inside trim and I reckon the wood frame might have rot. As you've just done your hatch, in your opinion would the wood frame be easy enough to replace (if need be) ? Pete I think that snoops have done some repairs in the roof of his Arrow. I cannot telling you how hard will be to investigate further. Have you considered in reinforce the wood frame with aluminium instead of removing it? |
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Post by myarrow1 on Nov 30, 2015 20:04:49 GMT 10
Hi Gitano. Haven't had a chance to pull the hatch out as yet. Was poking around with a thin screwdriver and reckon the wood felt soft in the corners...on the inside of the van
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 20:25:03 GMT 10
Think it was about $600 for a brand new axle with electric brakes when I was considering it
Add to that around $90 for a brake controller and a bit of wire
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 20:44:50 GMT 10
Think it was about $600 for a brand new axle with electric brakes when I was considering it Add to that around $90 for a brake controller and a bit of wire I hope that I can have it in Hobart for that money, just to change the plunger and supply the hydraulic brake back plates and drums they are asking $600. I will do more shopping....... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2015 21:15:28 GMT 10
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Post by snoops on Dec 1, 2015 4:46:32 GMT 10
Yeah, I just stuck a whole new axle under mine. Best money you can spend knowing that the mechanical bits are brand new.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 6:16:56 GMT 10
45mm square rated to 1400kg with electric brakes for $425 + freight from Melbourne Thanks mate, I guess that I have to give them the distance between the flanges. I will call them to see how much it is the freight. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 7:17:48 GMT 10
Some places will look after you on freight using their accounts and charging at more or less cost. Others will offer a cheap product and profit on the freight.
It's worth double checking the freight cost yourself using someone like e-go
Depot pickup will usually save you some money if you have a ute or trailer to bring it home with
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Post by Mustang on Dec 1, 2015 7:58:42 GMT 10
45mm square rated to 1400kg with electric brakes for $425 + freight from Melbourne Thanks mate, I guess that I have to give them the distance between the flanges. I will call them to see how much it is the freight. I would be double checking this 5 x stud pattern as being rated to 1400KG?? I recently had an engineer quote me "You need a 45mm axel with 6 x stud pattern & bearings rated to 4WD capacity for 1500kg rating." My 5 x stud were only rated to 1000kg. The 6x stud from Huntsman looks the go. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 8:07:55 GMT 10
Thanks mate, I guess that I have to give them the distance between the flanges. I will call them to see how much it is the freight. I would be double checking this 5 x stud pattern as being rated to 1400KG?? I recently had an engineer quote me "You need a 45mm axel with 6 x stud pattern & bearings rated to 4WD capacity for 1500kg rating." My 5 x stud were only rated to 1000kg. The original axle is round fitted with Torana 5 studs brakes and I guess that the van weight about 1 ton unloaded. The Millard also have ex Torana brakes and 5 studs. I will make sure because some times getting the gear interstate can be of a bit of problems if it is not what I want. Also I will ask how much they charge me here to cut the old flanges and weld the new ones. Perhaps with a little more money I can get a straight axle. My wrists are very painful today to remove the axle. As as soon as I get better I will remove it from the van and asks for quotes. |
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Post by doublechevron on Dec 1, 2015 9:56:04 GMT 10
You shoud be able to drill to new backing plates to suite whatever mounts are on your axle i would have though ?? I'm sure I did this with my box trailer. Failing that, chop the old mounts away and weld a new backing plate bracket to the axle. This certainly wouldn't be difficult  And would save a LOT of $$$ The issue is with a new backing plate, you may find you need new drums. So costs will start to add up. seeya, Shane L. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 11:44:52 GMT 10
I found a local welder/trailer maker that can supply a solid 45mm straight square axle complete with brakes for under $550.00.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2015 15:15:27 GMT 10
Well done!
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Post by leeron on Dec 1, 2015 15:16:35 GMT 10
Thanks mate, I guess that I have to give them the distance between the flanges. I will call them to see how much it is the freight. I would be double checking this 5 x stud pattern as being rated to 1400KG?? I recently had an engineer quote me "You need a 45mm axel with 6 x stud pattern & bearings rated to 4WD capacity for 1500kg rating." My 5 x stud were only rated to 1000kg. The 6x stud from Huntsman looks the go. The Huntsman pre made complete electric braked axle is the best deal I have seen and as long as you specify SLM bearings (ford) with your choice of 5 stud pattern you will easily be in the 1400kg rating dependant on the wheels and tyres you use of course. The LM type bearings (holden) have a lower load rating hence the confusion. Leon. |
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And would save a LOT of $$$ 
