Posts: 5,847
Threads: 169
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
91
Location: South London
Car Model/Spec: 2003 Jaguar S-Type Sport 3.0V6
Thanks: 1
Given 1 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
(30-03-2014, 04:43 PM)bingham123456 Wrote: Home made trailers ain't illegal. a guy did it with a zafira not to long ago (5-6months) and aslong as you take it to vosa for a check its fine. You get some paperwork to say its had a vosa check and all is legal
That's interesting to know.
So as long as I get my trailer type approved, it can tow it providing me licence permits?
Member of the 99% warning or you're nothing club
2000 Moonstone 1.8 Meridian - Sold
2000 China 3dr XS - Dead
1998 Diablo 3dr XSI
Posts: 277
Threads: 36
Joined: Nov 2012
Reputation:
3
Location: ng16
Car Model/Spec: 1996 306 xt auto
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Yep. Aslong as the vosa people say its good and approve it your good to go.
got to say the half car trailers are awesome, especially if you match the wheels and lower it to the same night lol
when in doubt...... flat out.
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
More progress today, got the front end cut straight, measured up and ready for the drawbar to be fitted.
Not sure if it is a 'home made' trailer as it was made by Peugeot, all I've done is remove the front . . .
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
More progress today. Welded a draw bar and some strengthener bars on the front. I mounted a jockey wheel but I think that can go tubby bye byes because of the speed humps.
All good fun.
Posts: 15,646
Threads: 541
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
124
Location: Aylesbury
Car Model/Spec: 320bhp Impreza WRX
Thanks: 7
Given 59 thank(s) in 58 post(s)
Think I'd of made the draw bar shorter as that is awfully far back as a trailer. Looking good so far though.
Posts: 3,342
Threads: 151
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
14
Location: Rotherham
Car Model/Spec: 306 D-turbo
Thanks: 1
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Mate there's a sheep next to your car!
Looking good
Team Doesn't own a 306
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
(I'd have . . .)
I did shorten it. It has to be long enough to allow the front car to open the tailgate. The jockey wheel is really pi55ing me off though as it cost about £20.
Posts: 15,646
Threads: 541
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
124
Location: Aylesbury
Car Model/Spec: 320bhp Impreza WRX
Thanks: 7
Given 59 thank(s) in 58 post(s)
A jockey wheel can be really useful though. get one of the ones you can slide right up out the way.
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
04-04-2014, 07:18 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-04-2014, 07:19 PM by Alex.)
Here's the other side with the shorter bar (and no sheep, oh no, it is in the back of the car).
Posts: 1,756
Threads: 79
Joined: Jun 2012
Reputation:
17
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Car Model/Spec: Down and out HDi racestate
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
This is sick, i so want. Need to remove the seats, fit a false floor and make it into a bed+storage. Tint all the windows, fit blinds. Oh, make me one in china please.
Posts: 15,646
Threads: 541
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
124
Location: Aylesbury
Car Model/Spec: 320bhp Impreza WRX
Thanks: 7
Given 59 thank(s) in 58 post(s)
Ian if you want a hand making one I'll come and help with the cutting it in half and stripping it
Posts: 1,756
Threads: 79
Joined: Jun 2012
Reputation:
17
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Car Model/Spec: Down and out HDi racestate
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
I have no where to keep it, i think dads fed up with the piles of engine bits atm.
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
At the front, I have welded a bit of angle from one side to the other so it can be used as a support for a floor - level with the back part. I'm going to make a cardboard cut out of the side contour then make two floor pieces that join in the middle, carpet them for comfort and insulation.
The side doors lock from the inside, the rear has the key.
My only concern at the moment is the slight 'instability' of it. But a bit more welding and some more bracing should sort that out.
The hand brake still works!
Posts: 1,756
Threads: 79
Joined: Jun 2012
Reputation:
17
Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
Car Model/Spec: Down and out HDi racestate
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Use the carpet as a template for the boot space thats what i did.
Posts: 3,616
Threads: 0
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
45
Thanks: 177
Given 28 thank(s) in 28 post(s)
I followed the Pajero home today that I mentioned...
He's got a crane in the back of it!
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
(04-04-2014, 08:13 PM)PE02KHG Wrote: Use the carpet as a template for the boot space thats what i did.
I was going to use cardboard to make a template of the whole area as the carpet doesn't cover the bit where the seats used to be.
Posts: 3,377
Threads: 96
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
7
Location: Brizzel
Car Model/Spec: 306 tractor
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
the smokey old bus that sounds like a tractor...
Posts: 1,430
Threads: 132
Joined: Jan 2012
Reputation:
4
Location: Yorkshire
Car Model/Spec: 305 and 306 HDi's
Thanks: 1
Given 6 thank(s) in 6 post(s)
Looking good!
[attachment=15001]
Posts: 3,377
Threads: 96
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
7
Location: Brizzel
Car Model/Spec: 306 tractor
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
(04-04-2014, 09:06 PM)Sambarker Wrote: Looking good!
Love it Sam
the smokey old bus that sounds like a tractor...
Posts: 57
Threads: 3
Joined: Dec 2013
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Where are you based Alex I really wanna come see this in the flesh and maybe steal it a little lol I wanted 1 as im a mobile dj so save the car a bit and stop me taking my subs n stuff out all the time I was gonna do a 306 estate trailer I'm so jealous right now if u ever wanna sell this iv gotta b 1st in line cheers mate
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Just outside Scarborough.
I'll put you first on the list . . .
Posts: 4,189
Threads: 61
Joined: May 2012
Reputation:
11
Location: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk
Car Model/Spec: rallye,Astor 6
Thanks: 2
Given 41 thank(s) in 41 post(s)
Top work alex
looks great
Astor 6 Fast road/track project
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Quick update:
I have made a front end, welded it on and riveted it in place. The stability is brilliant now, no flexing on the drawbar.
Electrics are connected, only snag are the numberplate lights. Need a couple of new light pods for the plate.
Tomorrow, I'll be taking it for a spin on the road.
I scored some paint from Aldi, silver metal paint (their version of hammerite) for £5 a litre.
Jockey wheel is getting used on another trailer, I'm making a 'sliding pole stand' for this one - ground clearance is key!
More pics to follow.
Posts: 5,847
Threads: 169
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
91
Location: South London
Car Model/Spec: 2003 Jaguar S-Type Sport 3.0V6
Thanks: 1
Given 1 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
Epic progress mate.
What would the legalities be of having passengers in it?
Member of the 99% warning or you're nothing club
2000 Moonstone 1.8 Meridian - Sold
2000 China 3dr XS - Dead
1998 Diablo 3dr XSI
Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
Posts: 5,847
Threads: 169
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
91
Location: South London
Car Model/Spec: 2003 Jaguar S-Type Sport 3.0V6
Thanks: 1
Given 1 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
Now that, is friggin cool!!
Member of the 99% warning or you're nothing club
2000 Moonstone 1.8 Meridian - Sold
2000 China 3dr XS - Dead
1998 Diablo 3dr XSI
Posts: 1,750
Threads: 131
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
6
Location: Loughton, Essex
Car Model/Spec: MX5
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
The bloke even out a tow bar and an exhaust on it for a laugh!
Quote:(15:06:27) Toms306: Wd40d it and had a good tug, came straight off
Posts: 151
Threads: 19
Joined: Feb 2014
Reputation:
1
Location: Yorkshire Coast . . . :)
Car Model/Spec: 306d Estate on Biodiesel
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
[attachment=16073]Well, I took it out yesterday . . . handles well but I still think it needs some more bracing on the front.
Posts: 15,646
Threads: 541
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
124
Location: Aylesbury
Car Model/Spec: 320bhp Impreza WRX
Thanks: 7
Given 59 thank(s) in 58 post(s)
Needs a 40mm drop and 'clones
Posts: 3,377
Threads: 96
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation:
7
Location: Brizzel
Car Model/Spec: 306 tractor
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
10-05-2014, 02:19 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-05-2014, 02:19 PM by devils_fuel.)
(09-05-2014, 11:16 PM)Dum-Dum Wrote: Needs a 40mm drop and 'clones
the smokey old bus that sounds like a tractor...
|