meadowfield 1,900 #176 Posted October 12, 2014 had a good think on the wiring - as it's all from scratch - here's the first scribble of a diagram then back to the rear drive - things have had to change over time. Need space to tension a belt as the rear axle now has a lot of articulation. Here's the idlers in place, waiting for the pulleys to arrive. The string lets me see how much tension is created by the axle pivoting. (giving away my secrets) and finally the calculator giving me the sprocket and pulley sizes 2 diggerjames and Ian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #177 Posted October 12, 2014 Looks technical mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #178 Posted October 13, 2014 Looks like your not far off finishing Bendy mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #179 Posted October 13, 2014 Great to see you get this far Mark , looking forward to seeing the next stages. Top work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #180 Posted October 13, 2014 Went down to marks spot to see progress on bendy. Any one who hasn't seen it in the flesh yet, are missing out. Its coming on great,Every things dropping in place,just like pics show. Keep up the good work SON. 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #181 Posted October 18, 2014 Looks technical mark It's all been rather technical Looks like your not far off finishing Bendy mate Getting closer, it feels like I'm near the end, but just know getting the hydraulics sorted is going to be tough! Great to see you get this far Mark , looking forward to seeing the next stages. Top work Thanks Neil, might be able to do some 4wd tests in the next few weeks Went down to marks spot to see progress on bendy. Any one who hasn't seen it in the flesh yet, are missing out. Its coming on great,Every things dropping in place,just like pics show. Keep up the good work SON. Thanks dad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dibnah 19 #182 Posted October 18, 2014 I have a new adjustable sprung seat that would look perfect on that Mark, F.O.C if you can collect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #183 Posted October 20, 2014 I have a new adjustable sprung seat that would look perfect on that Mark, F.O.C if you can collect. Thanks for the offer... plan A is to use an original Wheel Horse seat - as I'm keen for it to look like a genuine model. If I can't get a seat or make it work, then I might just be dropping your way Tom. cheers 1 diggerjames reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #184 Posted October 25, 2014 been a busy day we've been staging scenes from back to the future and extreme trials Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #186 Posted October 25, 2014 And the video.... 5 Ian, the showman, norlett and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #187 Posted October 25, 2014 Impressive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robins 55 #188 Posted October 26, 2014 What an awesome machine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diggerjames 543 #189 Posted October 26, 2014 Very impressive Mark can't wait until I have ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #190 Posted October 26, 2014 Coming on fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #191 Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks guys! Back home for a few days, weather permitting might get the hood painted and seat base finished Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #192 Posted October 29, 2014 A bit late catching up with this, great video Mark... Bendy looks to have plenty of traction and a rather strong drive train to get all four wheels spinning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #193 Posted November 11, 2014 Despite wanting to play, I have found time to make some fenders from scrap pieces of Ian's 6x6...With a patch welded inGround flat and e tankedPrimed and in place I made some brackets too, but forgot to take a picture. I've ordered some lights too 7 jak3_smith, ranger, nigel and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norlett 32 #194 Posted November 13, 2014 Looking better every time we come and see it. Hope its up and running for when the snow comes. Don't think it will need chains. 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #195 Posted November 14, 2014 Nice fender work mate I'm glad those off cuts came in handy 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #196 Posted November 16, 2014 Been out most of the weekend, but managed to finish the handbrake. Pretty pleased with yet another reuse of a wheel horse part and it works perfectly Here it is off and on 5 nathanwhittaker, the showman, slf-uk and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nathanwhittaker 50 #197 Posted November 16, 2014 Looking well buddy 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Smith 192 #198 Posted November 16, 2014 looking good Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #199 Posted November 16, 2014 That's cool Mark, like it 1 meadowfield reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #200 Posted November 22, 2014 The posty brought gifts this week. A new seat, battery and some led running lights. In between showers managed to get a bit more done... Firstly mounting my new seat, a kab p2 which is the same as the original raider had. The seat holes and spring holes don't match so the base has two new brackets made up. Then some light brackets on the front fenders And with running light fitted View from the new seat Finally new pin for the handbrake turned down and a teeny bit cut out of the fender so the handbrake clears. And not forgetting finally getting some primer on the hood and seat base before a quick stick together pic. 6 ranger, Ian, jak3_smith and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
