Ulysses

I would consider getting in touch with a company on ebay called
tube-bender
Sorry but I'm with Keithy those fittings will not do your build justice

Riccy wrote: Also decided on the rear tray. Its going to be made from this stuff, which is intended to be used for handrails. all kinds of fittings avaliable for it to make whatever shape you want and attach boards:

I really hope you're not serious about using these joints for a tray.

Don't listen to the naysayers. Aesthetically there's nothing wrong with the key clamps so long as you accept that even wellded they'll have the structural integrity of a parliamentary politician. So long as whatever frame you make is out of lightweight tube that will deform on impact rather than becoming a harpoon aimed at your spine then it's up to you to be happy with how it looks.

Lambert wrote: Don't listen to the naysayers. Aesthetically there's nothing wrong with the key clamps so long as you accept that even wellded they'll have the structural integrity of a parliamentary politician. So long as whatever frame you make is out of lightweight tube that will deform on impact rather than becoming a harpoon aimed at your spine then it's up to you to be happy with how it looks.

Thanks for the thoughts everyone, maybe it not the best or strongest stuff to use.

There was a few thoughts behind using this to make a very basic tray (literally just a tray with a floor and no sides). Mainly it is to get the MOT passed as i dont think MOT man will like a bare chassis at the back. Theres Lamberts comment above about deforming on a rear shunt rather than spearing the driver (good point there). Price and ease are another factor. I dont mind the look of them and find handrails from this stuff are usually pretty strong.

The other thing i looked at was a small camping trailer. I could take the body off and mount to the chassis. again sod all real strength but a cheap and quick thing to do. The biggest problem there is finding one thats the right size. The tray will be an odd size - approx 1400 wide by 1000 long

It will probably end up with me trying to find someone local that has a large tube bender. The rear tray ideally wants to form part of an external roll cage eventually.

I think you've done such a good job of the cab Riccy if you rush the back it will spoil it.

Got the back end closed up now. Internal skin to make and fit, then a bit more rust patching to do. coming along ok. Its nice and strong. plenty of room behind the seats as well









and finally got 5 of the grand vit wheels, all with mixed and poor tyres. will do for the MOT and will get them refurb'd and new rubber eventually. probably 235/85r16, but that means gearing changes as well!