Adam Elkins Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 That looks fun. how good is the pig off road with all the extra weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Try here, i found this in another thread only the other day, i am presently having problems keeping my screens clear, even with rain-x the bodged wiper adaption i made not working that well! http://www.vintagemotorspares.com/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/hodge?opendocument&part=8 Good site, The wipers on a mk 2 are only 3 to 4 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Good site, The wipers on a mk 2 are only 3 to 4 inches long. Yes i did notice that, however i reckon 10 seconds work with a pair of snips should sort that out! other than that i haven't seen wipers "Pig sized" for sale anywhere, and i should imagine "New old stock" rubber could be pretty brittle by now! or certainly not destined for longevity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I lost my temper a bit and took a run up hit mud run at 35mph ish and came to a dead stop on hitting the end. lost part of my rear lower flap and later on bust me gearbox so all in all an expensive weekend... I would never go into that mud with my pig :rolleyes: To much work for a funny moment only(most for the public I guess). Did you got a lot of mud inside? And how long you needed for clean it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ahhh Weston Park remember that show. I remember watching a pig attempt the mud run in 98. That mud run was really good to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13BK76 Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Ahhh Weston Park remember that show. I remember watching a pig attempt the mud run in 98. That mud run was really good to watch. That were the second year so could have been me or my mate. Yes i hadnt learnt from the first year lol. dont suppose you have any pics? In answer to Rolands questions it took hours of pressure washing and theres still some weston park mud under there. It sets like concrete when its dry and takes a lot of wetting to get it to shift. But 10 years ago Pigs werent wanted and there didnt seen to be a following no way i would treat the old girl like that any more. but at the time it was great fun and they're just like a big mechano set anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So much easier with the engine out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingp Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 hi gents . well the rear casing got gooed together, the bits got empteid out and filled with oil and shes still going with a bang and a clank. , well gents theres a show at lee on solent hovercraft museum, , anyone interested drop me a line i will give organizers number. hope to see you there. he has space for camping, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 *****LOOK!!***** For sale at Withams on their tender list at the moment, no photos just yet, but apparently they are adding them soon, anybody know it or have any pics? 282 Humber 1 ton 4 x 4 Ambulance with Rolls Royce B60 Engine The Last One in Service Registration Number: 13 BK 14, Mileage From: 2077 miles The guide price is 4500 pounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) here,s my pig and like an idiot i didnt take any pics when i first got it (was to excited at finally getting one) it was only when i started to work on her that i took pics she was in abit of a state engine seized some t**t had left a spark plug out for some 20 years, then later someone had tried to free it by towing her and ripped rear drive shafts (well done) Edited September 7, 2008 by waltz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Welcome Waltz ! Keep them Pics coming ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) right this next one may upset a few of you, Edited September 7, 2008 by waltz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 right this next one may upset a few of you, I take it you plan on long distance driving mate ! Did you want to stick the Diesel in or was it lack of replacement B series ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 well to be honest i also have humber 1 ton and i know how thirsty she is i could have bought i brand new b60 in a crate but i ended buying a leyland roadrunner of ebay no tax or mot 350 quid drove her back home 150 miles and i thought i would give it a go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 How is she going now ? I notice you list the Pig as driving looks like a nice fit in there but a bit tricky getting the prop connected I guess ! How is the pick up often wondered what they are like to drive as they still seem to pull with the tonnes of armour mine has added ! Bet shes a little hotrod in comparrison ! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 as if it was meant to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 i gave both propshafts to a specialist here in cov with length required it came back balanced and fitted perfect these pics were taken last year and she is on the road and it is amazing how well it pulls unlike the b60 when you pull of you almost need to change gear straight away so you are in top gear within 20ft but this pulls all the way down the road before you need to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Yeah nice job mate ! Good to see another old girl loved and driven ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 as if it was meant to be Nice Job mate,can you tell me a bit more about that engine,which g/box are you using?.cheers cw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elkins Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Looks good. I thought about a diesel motor for mine when i brought it, but couldnt bring myself to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 the engine is 6ltr cummins and a 5spd spicer geerbox out of a f reg leyland roadrunner daf 45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catweazle (Banned Member) Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 the engine is 6ltr cummins and a 5spd spicer geerbox out of a f reg leyland roadrunner daf 45 :tup:: looks good what a sensible route to take,i am a great believer in keeping these vehicles going so if diesel meens it gets out and about but petrol keeps at home so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltz Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 the only major headache was having to take the fan of the bottom pully as it was to long to get radiator in and having to fit a slimline electric fan and also fitting an hydrolic clutch and also exhaust manifold was facing downwards so had to cut the elbow of and weld it so it came out straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingp Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 what a graet job, could i ask if you had to adjust engine mounts??, ,and as you know gents my axal had it. still go,s hopefully want to TRY and up rate it some how, any ideas>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Elsdon Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 what a graet job, could i ask if you had to adjust engine mounts??, ,and as you know gents my axal had it. still go,s hopefully want to TRY and up rate it some how, any ideas>>> Dont uprate the axle, i cant even think how you would go about that with the set-up a pig has, however you could make your vehicle lighter, removing the internal armour plate from the rear would probably shift a ton straight away, i did hear that somebody put the Aluminium Ferret wheels on a Pig, which is another decrease, and remove any surplus to requirement kit off of the vehicle should bring the weight down a bit, thus saving your drive train and engine from slogging away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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