Robert OB 33/48 Rigs

[Robert OB 33/48]

Stability yes, true, but, it has a bit of play, which has to be, as the chassis and the body are connected with rubbers. So, the upper lock is bought with the thought that it can be adjusted and can provide a bit of play, and still is stabile.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Ok, a post without pics. As there is nothing to see. But a major change.
There are new leaf springs on the Frontera. Reinforced ones. So stronger and able to carry a bit more weight.
This week there will be new shocks on it as well.

Next little project is to rebuild the basket for the Oztent. It has to fit on the Rooaf rack of the Frontera and must be easy to be accesable.

 

[Mike W]

How did you figure out what springs to get? Do you tend to carry much weight in the back normally? (I am mostly asking because I have seen people have issues with beefy springs making the ride a bit less optimal unless they always carry enough weight)

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

I asked the guy from Custom Offroad. I have shocks from Rugged Ridge. Mostly we measured the length, in and out. And it looked for the weight of the car. So, with those figures you can choose your shocks.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

I worked today a bit on the Frontera.
I needed to extend my roof rack with a basket for the Oztent. But, I wanted it to be removable, and quickly as well.
So I did this.

So, to remove it, I just release one lock, and its

 

[Steve]

Wow, Robert, that is really a nice idea! The cam lock takes out any rattles, I assume? Stick a padlock on it and it will be nice and secure. Very clever!

 

[Pazuzu1991]

Really cool!


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[Robert OB 33/48]

As I have to go on my own to Poland, I made a little mount for my trackball. So I can navigate on my Toughbook with ease

Then of course, I have no co-pilot who can hold my cup when needed, so, the most simple way of making one myself is this.

And, I needed some spare fuel. So a dual carriage mount for two jerrycans of 10ltr would be enough.

That should be enough for this trip

 

[Pazuzu1991]

That's creative. I think that if I drill a hole into my dash, one of my millions of airbags would go off.


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[Robert OB 33/48]

That is the advantage of an Old car, almost no wires, and certainly no airbags.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Installed new leaf springs. Here a picture report;
Before

The new leafs

The old one

The difference between new and old

The new setting

And the result

So, I think Iam happy with them.

The brand is Old man Emu 1 inch lift and 200kg plus load.

Think these will be better as the ones i had before.

 

[Gunnermoose]

Great inginuity. I especially like the sleep extension on the bus.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Just a little thing. I made a new rack for the Jerry cans.

It is really simple, but I think it is very sturdy. 5 to 6 mm steel should do the trick.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Hello folks,

The trailer has a new Kitchen chunk box.
See for yourself.

And a little insert for the herbs

Done

Final adjustments will be after this weekend and after next week holiday to Poland.
But Iam pretty pleased with it.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Next step in my rolling restauration :) is painting the car with U-Pol bedliner.
But before that, I had to do the inside of the doors, windows and rear door with standard black paint.
Oh, and dont forget the hood.
Well, almost ready to do the sanding and taping it.

So, I hope we will be ready with sanding tomorrow and also tape of the windows and such.
We will see.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

It is raining, so I had to adjust my timetable.
So an Awning (temporary) is set up.

Then I started with some work and sanding.
The dent is out

And the only visible rust is gone

So, that is it for today, it is getting dark and it is still very wet outside.
Tomorrow will be another day.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Well, almost done. The care is done except for the rear. I have to move the car to reach the rear. So that will be done tomorrow.
U-pol is a great product. Iam very pleased with the result.
Just have a look.

Tomorrow evening I can remove all the masking and then it is all done again.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Almost done.

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

Done. It has been done.
A Dark Crystal has been created.

So now it is onto the next project

 

[Robert OB 33/48]

And I started a new Project. As we are going to Morocco once more, we had to decide with which car we would go. And we decided that we would take the Frontera.
But one of the things you can do with the Van is sleep in it. But the Frontera is with fourwheel drive better equiped for the trip.
To make it a win win situation, the Frontera needs an interior that provides us with enough storage room and a place to sleep when needed.
We will do the trip with our Oztent and Trailer, but during the fast trip to Morocco and maybe one or two nights in a place were we think we better sleep in the car, we have to be able to do so.
So, lets build a new interior.
And this isslowly the result. Not finished yet, but the shape of it is showing already.

In the back there will be these two boxes. I will have in total 5 boxes in the back, two with drawers and the others will be top acces storage boxes.
One of the drawers will hold my toolbox and other technical gear, and the other one will hold some recovery stuff and fluids like oil and water (cleaning water and fills for wipers and such)

It aint done yet, but you can see how it will look like.

The thrid box, you see right behind the drawer boxes is a almost car wide box with two lids on it. It is devided in two compartiments who can be accesed seperatly.
This can contain food, clothing, recovery gear and so on.

The last two boxes will be in front of that, were the black box is and will also be able t contain clothing and such.
The idea will be that this all will provide us with a bed, not long or wide, but we need te be able to sleep when needed.
Think of a long day drive and bad weather and you just dont want to set up camp. So sleeping in the car and drive of the next day.
Or during the trip from Holland down to Morocco having a nap now and then.

But, if needed we can stack the three front boxes on top of the drawers and create a seat for a third passenger plus our dog.
And it has to be an easy removal of this all.

Well, the project will continue this week and I will show my progress.