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04-17-2017, 06:05 PM
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New member
Hello All
My name is james, age 49, and live in Northern Ireland. Started my carreer as a car mechanic, before working as an Aircraft Fitter/Mechanic for Bombardier. Had enough experience to come over to the states and obtain my FAA A&P Licence. Post 911, and no work in the aircraft game, I then went on to work on rolling stock (trains), mostly as performance and warranty technician, and some body overhaul contracts. I now have custody of my 10yr old son, so I'm now working locally as a quarry plant mechanic, which I enjoy apart from the dust. Currently restoring a Ford 7910 4x4 tractor cab (rotten) for the Quarry owner, have a Ford Escort MK1 RS2000 rally replica project my son and I are working on,(to be his 1st road car in 7yrs time, we hope!) Also got a Cummins 6BT powered Landrover conversion going on! Just bought a cheap shrinker/stretcher & bead roller, to go along with already owned shear, folder, and all my hand/air/ electric and aircraft sheet metal tools. just cut up a couple of co2 bottles to use the bottoms for hammering into. Just got a couple of oak tree slabs for hollowing out. Now into making tools for my 30t press (forming/bending). Also wanting to get into the heavy stuff & build a power hammer, planishing hammer and a decent eng wheel. My son is really keen to learn about making panels etc. He can already mig weld pretty good! thanks JIM
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04-17-2017, 10:41 PM
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Welcome to the forum, Jim.
Your broad experience will always be helpful. (Cummins Landrover? The frames are good, unsure of axles and gear box...)
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04-18-2017, 05:52 AM
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Hi James welcome to the forum
Peter
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04-18-2017, 08:25 AM
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Thankyou Kent and Peter.
Ref the Landrover! Cummins came coupled with a 5sp ZF box that came from a DAF truck. Also comes with a compressor and PTO hyd pump. Similar to an old Ford F250 set up. Landrover LWB 110 models came with a salsbury rear axle, which is based on a Dana 60. Not brilliant but definatly better than the basic LR axles. Gonna be running on 37'S and high ratio transfer box to help with road gearing. Gonna be a tool carrier / service vehicle, with on board air, and hyd driven generator/welder. Occasional off road play time vehicle too! thanks jim
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04-18-2017, 10:04 AM
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Welcome to the forum, Jim.
Very intrigued with your RS2000 replica project- I really like those cars.
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