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× Are you building a Mud Monster or a Pavement Princess??
If so you can have your own thread in this section.
This section on other websites has led to arguments and contention. People are posting pictures of their pride and joy and therefore CONSTRUCTIVE comments only please!

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11 Sep 2015 10:57 #151720 by mlines
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11/60 wrote: This is making me envious, keep up the good work. I have however got a question. I have read the full page from dutton and whilst it makes mention of axle suck and suitable ventilation of the case it doesn't make any mention of the front swivels being made water tight, which is likely to be an issue with the existing seals only being for dust? Are they just increasing the service intervals to say every full 20 hours under water or have they come up with a modification to preserve the cv and kingpin assembly, beyond over packing with waterproof grease?


They appear to be used un-modified, it also appears that they manually lock the hubs and do away with the vacuum system. I would have thought it might be useful to pressurised the swivel using the vacuum system or provide a fresh-water flush through the vacuum system to flush out the hubs from salt water.
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3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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16 Sep 2015 16:37 #152068 by Amphibian
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I've got one of these already. Needs a lot of maintenance but can be great fun. I went round the canals in Amsterdam last month.

Let us know how you're getting on.

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17 Sep 2015 20:11 #152143 by Rhinoman
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Amphibian wrote: I've got one of these already. Needs a lot of maintenance but can be great fun. I went round the canals in Amsterdam last month.


You cannot post something like that without a pics thread!
Some Suzukis and a bunch of motorcycles.

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17 Sep 2015 21:01 #152148 by X8GGY
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Rhinoman wrote:

Amphibian wrote: I've got one of these already. Needs a lot of maintenance but can be great fun. I went round the canals in Amsterdam last month.


You cannot post something like that without a pics thread!


What he said ^^^^

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17 Sep 2015 21:09 #152150 by Keithy
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Rhinoman wrote:

Amphibian wrote: I've got one of these already. Needs a lot of maintenance but can be great fun. I went round the canals in Amsterdam last month.


You cannot post something like that without a pics thread!



Exactly right......ban him! :D

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18 Sep 2015 11:33 #152182 by Amphibian
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There are a lot of vehicles in this, but there's a yellow Dutton (slightly older model) at 6:32.

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18 Sep 2015 16:49 #152195 by mlines
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The lorry in the picture next to the Dutton is flying the wrong flag :)

Once it enters the water it should display the red ensign as part of the United Kingdom Merchant fleet.

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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07 Oct 2015 16:49 #153164 by ZukracerV6
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Daniel30 wrote: How are you getting on with your build? B)


Hi all! Sorry about the delay in replying! Life has been very busy for both myself and Dutton! The build of the hull has been running late but the good news is, I'm collecting the hull this Friday!

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07 Oct 2015 16:52 #153165 by ZukracerV6
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11/60 wrote: This is making me envious, keep up the good work. I have however got a question. I have read the full page from dutton and whilst it makes mention of axle suck and suitable ventilation of the case it doesn't make any mention of the front swivels being made water tight, which is likely to be an issue with the existing seals only being for dust? Are they just increasing the service intervals to say every full 20 hours under water or have they come up with a modification to preserve the cv and kingpin assembly, beyond over packing with waterproof grease?


Basically it’s just more maintenance, but i do have a few idea around slightly pressuring the axles etc. Also the CV joint is filled with marine grade grease.

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07 Oct 2015 16:53 #153166 by ZukracerV6
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mlines wrote: Hi,

I would dearly like to come for a ride/take pictures/take video when this is finished if possible!

(I even have access to a lake with slipway in Berkshire - or River Thames :) )

Martin


Yes!!!

You will more than welcome to come for a swim! The River Thames is on my list!

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07 Oct 2015 16:55 #153167 by ZukracerV6
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Amphibian wrote: I've got one of these already. Needs a lot of maintenance but can be great fun. I went round the canals in Amsterdam last month.

Let us know how you're getting on.


Did you goto the Amhip 2015 event? I'm looking at attending the 2016 event in Sweden :cheer:

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07 Oct 2015 17:17 #153168 by Amphibian
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Yes, it was great fun.

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