Author Topic: Project Monster BBQ (Read 37217 times)

FUBAR · « **Reply #950 on:** February 22, 2009, 01:44:23 am »

Ian... this is the sort of thing we need... I don't like the price tag!!

http://mallorrcaravanservices.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=233&osCsid=0ea33ab98606767bff01993367f88d6d

Linked from this ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Trailer-Dolly-Stub-Axles-and-Tow-Hitch-brake-cables_W0QQitemZ130288059644QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CommercialVehicleParts_SM?hash=item130288059644&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

ianjpage · « **Reply #951 on:** February 22, 2009, 11:12:11 am »

yeah looks about right, although it has k heavier payload than we prob need . . . Will do some looking around this week and see if i can turn up something cheaper

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #952 on:** February 22, 2009, 02:17:17 pm »

do a search for caravan breakers - should find something serviceable for much less..

if someone brings the old one back, i will probably be able to recondition it...

Titsy · « **Reply #953 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:53:56 am »

Jokey wheel is here... I think we need to set Phil-O at making it shiney though...

ianjpage · « **Reply #954 on:** February 26, 2009, 10:27:35 am »

Quoting: Titsy

Jokey wheel is here.

cool that good delivery time then!

art b · « **Reply #955 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:12:08 am »

looking good, looks like you have been busy boys....

Quoting: Titsy

Jokey wheel is here...

he he he.... wot sort of gags does he do.....

Titsy · « **Reply #956 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:43:17 pm »

Quoting: art b

he he he.... wot sort of gags does he do.....

Ones the pick fun at people who can't spell or type...

F Body · « **Reply #957 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:51:52 pm »

Quoting: Titsy

Jokey wheel is here...

Thank you for your generous contribution

FUBAR · « **Reply #958 on:** March 02, 2009, 09:01:15 pm »

with all the talk of wheels on Gator's Horny thread it just reminded me, the bolt spacing on the BBQ hubs is exactly 10cm from bolt centre to bolt centre, adjacent bolts, 4 stud.

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #959 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:46:33 pm »

6 meters of 40x40x3 angle iron was ordered today..

philoldsmobile · « **Reply #960 on:** March 02, 2009, 10:48:23 pm »

a quick google reveals that PCd as MG midge / sprite, so it shoyld be easy to get wheels.. hmmm... minilites?

FUBAR · « **Reply #961 on:** March 03, 2009, 12:38:25 am »

oh and the wheels are 14" at the moment.

ianjpage · « **Reply #962 on:** March 03, 2009, 07:16:54 am »

Quoting: philoldsmobile

6 meters of 40x40x3 angle iron was ordered today..

cool cheers mate

FUBAR · « **Reply #963 on:** March 18, 2009, 03:01:16 pm »

Ian, have you had any luck sourcing a Hitch assembly?

1st commission of 2009 is in 2 1/2 weeks (If people are planning on going to the chillout

) and the 'Q is currently immovable...

ianjpage · « **Reply #964 on:** March 18, 2009, 05:20:49 pm »

Quoting: FUBAR

Ian, have you had any luck sourcing a Hitch assembly?

1st commission of 2009 is in 2 1/2 weeks (If people are planning on going to the chillout) and the 'Q is currently immovable...

am on the case!!

I'm not sure on the first chill out - i was planning for the AACUK nats being my first outing...

ianjpage · « **Reply #965 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:00:15 pm »

Right then, finally managed to get a tow hitch sorted, OK it was attached to a trailer tent but at £1.04 for the trailer tent as a whole item i wasn't going to argue

Towed said trailer tent from Stoke on Trent to the barn on friday, and today myself and ryan finished the re-build / upgrade of the bbq and it now has a much better tow hitch, brakes that work, a jockey wheel that is nice & shiny

and a handbrake that works.

Took some.....how shall we say.....creative thinking (on ryans part) as to how we got the hitch fitted, but in short ended up with the front section of the A frame from the trailer tent sitting inside the a frame section of the BBQ but the wrong way so it essentially created a box section, then we drilling new holes and bolted the whole thing together!!

Some more fun and games were had getting the hand brake to operate correctly as the large cyclinder spacer used on the trailer tent was too long for the BBQ.,...so after thinking of various bits of tube and washers, ryan came up with the brill idea of using stainless steel bolts slightly bigger than the brake rod to fill the gap - worked a blooming treat

So in short the cheklist is:
Brakes - DONE
Tow Hitch - DONE
Handbrake - DONE
Rear Lights - DONE
Repaint - DONE
New hinge - DONE
New Handle - DONE
Touch up scratchs - DONE
Reseal the storage area - DONE

THe only thing(s) outstanding now are :
New grate / grill platform for the charcole to sit on (Phil sorting steel and then will be welded up).
Fitting fridge to front locker (from the doner trailer tent!)
Sorting the back stop (currently works fine resting on the stacks)

BBQ is now "roadworthy" again and will be at the AACUK shows

Been alot of work to get it done but feck me its sooooo worth it now...big big

to ryan for help !!

Newest pics are here -> http://bbq.mkb.cc/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=12

Incursus · « **Reply #966 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:24:52 am »

Wish I could have helped out a little but study study study

F Body · « **Reply #967 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:46:55 am »

Quoting: Incursus

Wish I could have helped out a little but WORK study WORK

Don't really miss drinking, although it would be nice to go out, but I miss working on projects most

NB : Looking good Boy's

art b · « **Reply #968 on:** April 12, 2009, 10:09:41 am »

some nice work there lads

FUBAR · « **Reply #969 on:** April 12, 2009, 12:32:57 pm »

Its been good fun working on this again & giving it a good revamp, it looks cool

Cheers for all your help Ian, we can now put it back into service for the summer

FUBAR · « **Reply #970 on:** April 16, 2009, 12:45:37 pm »

Quoting: philoldsmobile

a quick google reveals that PCd as MG midge / sprite, so it shoyld be easy to get wheels.. hmmm... minilites?

Link dump.

http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewProducts.aspx?PlateIndexID=1654

Andy · « **Reply #971 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:04:59 pm »

What sort of material are you after for the grille? I've got (quite) literally tonnes of mild steel and other stuff outside the back doors. Its all rusty but nothing a wire wheel won't bring up. I could even tack it up for you if you want?

ianjpage · « **Reply #972 on:** April 16, 2009, 01:22:07 pm »

Quoting: Andy

What sort of material are you after for the grille? I've got (quite) literally tonnes of mild steel and other stuff outside the back doors. Its all rusty but nothing a wire wheel won't bring up. I could even tack it up for you if you want?

Hi andy

I think we are sorted for the grille as PhilO has gotten us some angle steel just waiting for him to bring it home

cheers

FUBAR · « **Reply #973 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:44:50 pm »

will theses work?... there's only 3 so they should go for cheap...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/mazda-mx5-minilite-wheels_W0QQitemZ260394892297QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET?hash=item260394892297&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

~~anyone know what size they are likely to be?~~ Checked, MX-5 is 4x 100mm so they will fit... do we know anyone in Lancashire?

FUBAR · « **Reply #974 on:** April 22, 2009, 10:57:49 pm »

Or... pick from this lot: (although I think the Minilites
would look really good on the BBQ)http://motors.shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_dmptZAutomobilesQ5fUK?_nkw=alloy+wheels+4x100&_sacat=14770&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1311&_odkw=mx-5+alloy+wheels&_osacat=14770

must be able to buy Caravan / Commercial tyres in the right size tho...