Bridge Building my style

[johnboy]

Ok so let's go. read in a thread somewhere about building bridges and so forth so let's do it my way. Do not spam this thread and do not **** about or you will be told exactly what i think of you.
right enough speil lets go

I'm john, I'm 21. and single (anyone got any daughters my age) I drive a Nissan Terrano/ Ford Maverick mis-match. I enjoy Nascar, off-roading and most motorsports. I don't mind knuckling down to help someone out but i won't stand for anyones sh1t. I am keen to meet people on this site and maybe (if at all possible) build some lasting friendships. Now i am active on many other 4x4 sites but i am also active on this so no bull-shit about being on rival sites. I enjoy a good stella or 5 as well as sloe gin in a beer garden. I work (losely) in farming and i can sometimes rabal on abit about farming and stuff. So that's enough about me.

Pull up a seat, crack open the beers and let's get on with what this site is about.

[makeitfit]

Cool, I like bridges:D
Especialy tiddly wobbly ones off road somewhere:thumbs
Team Wales welcomes "Team Daft" to any and all events our way:cool:
I like to mod up my old Mav as much as poss on as little bucks as poss;)
Oh , and make it go more too:sly
Fat exhaust this week:clap
Watch this space:naughty

[johnboy]

cool. TEAM DAFT will take up TEAM WALES on that offer at some point in the near future as TEAM DAFT woul dlike to do Strata Florida before i fly off stateside in september.

Anyone else wanna build some bridges with me lol

[extreme-4x4]

at last... some straight talking

ok well im colin, im here for the fun and to do up the truck to how i want it to look. when i bought it i had a clear image of how i wanted it to be, some things have turned out better than hoped others im still working on

often mis understood ... i like to understand things and see how they work. when i dont understand things i ask. often i might keep asking questions that might seem obvious to some, ill take that information and use it to see if there is another way that suits what im trying to do.
online is not as straight forward as being shown how it works. so i dont always get i first time

team wales. is just a bunch of lads who share the same interest, off roading and tinkering with the trucks, its that simple
nice bunch of lads who would sit on a mountain with you all night if you were stuck, so there is big trust and respect there.
having said that they are big enough and stupid enough to speak for themselves. (paul being the big one :augie:lol) and yes i do like a good joke

personally i dont like bosses or leaders. i had all that in my scootering years and its not nice, everyone deserves a chance to shine and fit in. i prefer straigt talk and dont get offended that easy. if something bothers me, i either tell them or try again tomorrow, after all everyones entitled to a rough day now and again
christ even im not perfect

so im here to learn, help and get help, try new ideas and have fun

[Terranoman]

I'm Mark

Got a Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto on an 03 plate. No looking to overly mod just a few toys. Very happy with truck except the MPG bit but hay ho thats life.

Going to club meet this year so hopefully put a few names to faces. New to owning my own 4x4 but had 4x4 company car for many years (Shogun, Dihatsu) as I was an estate manager now I work as a full time firefighter in Northamptonshire.

Other hobbies I have a bird of prey (Harris hawk) soon to be two. I go hunting as much as possible with the bird, gun, ferrets and dog.

and I am a member of the Northants 4X4 Response team. Wife two kidz m+f = 7 years (Twins)

and I am an alcholic......

thats me.....

[Liam]

I'm Liam and I'm hoping that you can build a BIG bridge so I can go over there and meet you all.I came on here to find help if I have a problem, luckily my T2 is going ok at the moment so no help needed,yet. Enjoy the banter and finding out what everyone is up to over there. If I can find a good deal on the ferries I might just arrive on someone's doorstep without notice. Sometimes wish it was cheaper to travel over but if any of you are planning a trip over here let me know and we might be able to meet up.

[zippy656]

Well, In Steve ( zippy ), I dont like to talk much or post a lot.
got a 1999 LWB T2. standard.

Just joined the Wessex 4x4 responce.

im just there to get on ewith friend Fun chat and banter any time of day..

[R3M]

Hey John,

I am Bryn, I am new to the world of 4X4 as you will see from my posts asking basic questions. I made the daft choice of plunging for a Jap import Terrano R3M, in my own opinion it looks nicer.

Well, I work for the NHS in IT, I like sports cars especially the Nissan Skyline (ex owner) but where I live dictates I have a 4X4, love a good bottle of red wine or two on the weekend, just retaken cycling (as a kid i was very good), manager of my lads under 9's football club, but other than that I am generally a boring git.

Welcome and feel free to abuse me with random PM's of good jokes.

Bryn

[Mundy]

Good post John,


I'm jack, 19 from Kent I'm currently engaged and hopefully could be moving out next year! work for BT Openreach as an engineer . Got a T plate SWB TerranoII that I thinks is great to drive and is great condition (Never goes off road-its my shiney), I've also got a LWB Terrano II V plate but its a pile of ****. - Mis match bumpers and dents etc...
AND MY Toy car- ISUZU TROOPER 1991 3 inch lift and mud tyres.

and enjoy drinking GUINESS, and would love to live in Scotland or Ireland one day in the future!!! BUT until then I'll have to put up with Kent

[Deleted account DD]

I'm john, I'm 21. and single (anyone got any daughters my age)

Yes, two, what's your annual income ?

You asked ;)

Anyhow, I'm a little over double your age though I like to think I've weathered reasonably well :cool:. I've got an 02 teranno and love it. I bought it solely as a tug for a big caravan because Evans Halshaw were stuck with it when everyone was tightening their belts and I got it for below even ebay price :clap:clap its nice to beat them now and then.

However as an ex engineer I'm into things mechanical and am now into the car in its own right, I'm wanting to get some green laning done.

The missus drives a nice sensible 09 plate comfy petrol car that I'm only allowed in clean and the dogs arent allowed anywhere near...............yet :naughty

I'll get her into an xtrail for best yet.

[Liam]

Sure you would be more than welcome over here,anytime. Next to Ireland I would choose Scotland to live in,beautiful country too, although I wouldn't rule out Wales if they got rid of the Team Wales nutters.http://www.websmileys.com/sm/happy/028.gif

[extreme-4x4]

go on encourage them to be silly again;)

bugger ...................... im off topic now:augie

[GoodOldBakes]

Ey-up. I'm Jon and I'm new to this forum and 4X4's. Had my T2 (98 R plate) for 3 weeks now, wanted a fouby to give the hound somewhere comfortable to ride for our jaunts into the country (talking about the dog here, NOT the missus..! :p ).

I know bugger all about car mechanics so I'm here to ask questions, bug people and hopefully learn from the answers I get. :thumb2

[Liam]

So you want to bug people ,do you? Are you in MI5 or something? Welcome ,Jon, plenty of help on here,and fun.

[johnboy]

good see a nice light hearted convo and i've spoke to more people here in 2 days than i have since i joined in febuary.

Now importantly. daved. annual income can be anywhere from £25-£35k a year depending on contracts season and which country's i visit to farm in. So more info please. :lol

And yes don't worry off-topic is now allowed (extreme) lol. I was fraustrated when i started the thread.

MORE BEER NEEDED, Please pm me for shipping address. pmsl

[extreme-4x4]

good see a nice light hearted convo and i've spoke to more people here in 2 days than i have since i joined in febuary.

Now importantly. daved. annual income can be anywhere from £25-£35k a year depending on contracts season and which country's i visit to farm in. So more info please. :lol

you'll be lucky... im the resident playboy:augie:augie:augie

[johnboy]

you'll be lucky... im the resident playboy:augie:augie:augie


Lol time to move over and let the younger generation in. :sly:lol

[extreme-4x4]

Lol time to move over and let the younger generation in. :sly:lol


thats so mean:(:nenau:lol:lol:lol

[johnboy]

God another thing how stuck up do i sound in this thread. anyway since i've chilled and to clear the air i'm normally pretty chilled out and easy goin so meah. anyway

[extreme-4x4]

to be honest..... quite stuck up, yes....

i thought it was a wind up this morning but it turned out a bloody good thread:bow:bow:bow

[Deleted account DD]

Now importantly. daved. annual income can be anywhere from £25-£35k a year depending on contracts season and which country's i visit to farm in. So more info please. :lol



I'll check see how much their current boyfriends are getting one of them may match you but you may have beaten the other ;)

:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol

[johnboy]

Pity.

Who's next lol :rolleyes::lol:lol

[lacroupade]

Hello JB...now you seemed to have calmed down a bit :lol:lol:lol:lol I've come to say hello and welcome mate! :thumb2

Now tell me something, the ladies of Team Wales told me firmly not to bother with a petrol T2 as they drown as easy as buggery apparently....but yours seems quite happy underwater....apart from the snorkel, have you done owt else to it?

cheers

paul

[makeitfit]

Dont know about JB but my old petrol ones were fine(well mainly:augie)
I just made sure all the seals were good like on the dizzy and had new leads allover etc.
I only blew the engine in the water cause I hammered it through a ford that was a bit deeper than the duck suggested!:doh
Petrol ones are cheap as chips so not really an issue I dont think:cool:
I still prefer the petrol power band :sly but overall the deisel is less likely to be a prob in the wet:thumb2

[Terranosaurus]

Yes my old one was good in water too. Nissan fit a nice little boot on the coil and dizzy and the dizzy cap has a rubber 'O' ring seal too - everything you might have to do to a lesser vehicle (for lesser vehicle rad Rover V8) to keep them water proof has already been done.

[extreme-4x4]

well i recon petrol is not the thing if you do water.... nice for off roading but like the landy people ....... diesel if you do water or petrol if you want oommf

as a rule petrol landies dont go near water

[scott301004]

I just want one thats living and going but gonna start looking for a replacement I think

[johnboy]

Hello JB...now you seemed to have calmed down a bit :lol:lol:lol:lol I've come to say hello and welcome mate! :thumb2

Now tell me something, the ladies of Team Wales told me firmly not to bother with a petrol T2 as they drown as easy as buggery apparently....but yours seems quite happy underwater....apart from the snorkel, have you done owt else to it?

cheers

paul


Nope. just the snorkel that was a diy from b&q and thats it. apart from siliconed the small vent in the air-box!!!! Not even done the breathers or owt. and goes like a train in the water lol :)

[lacroupade]

Hmmmm a 2.4 is sounding more attractive!:thumb2

[makeitfit]

and they're cheap:cool:

[johnboy]

i'll stick with my 2.7td. slower than death but just keeps going :clap:clap:bow

[lacroupade]

i'll stick with my 2.7td. slower than death but just keeps going :clap:clap:bow

whack an intercooler on her :D

[johnboy]

thought about it but it's getting broken for spares at the end of the year. New T2 will be on the way and MAHOOSIVE plans for that...proper pimped

[extreme-4x4]

spill the beans then

[makeitfit]

Helloooo pimped!:clap
Where is it what I miss:cool:

[johnboy]

Quick run-down
1999-2002ish Nissan Terrano2 TDi Commercial
33-35" tyres
FIA roll cage
bucket seats
wading kit
extreme suspension
snorkel
front and rear winch
front, rear and roof cam's
and other gizmo's and gadgets
That's all i can think of just now:doh

It will be a beast. :bow

[makeitfit]

extreme suspension
Tell me more,how high you going?
Whats a wading kit:augie

[makeitfit]

Hey JB have a look at this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250436529351
Too far away from me but could be a nice little project base?:thumbs

[johnboy]

244k miles :eek:

Extreme suspension. basically giving the same articulation as a land rover. A bit like terranosauras's T2

Not really sure probably gonna lift around 4-5 inches

Wading kit is basically just meaning extending the 2 axle breathers and the gearbox breather. :thumb2

[makeitfit]

hmmm £200!
I think the breathers go upto bulkhead on the T2 anyway :augie
I think BlueBull had a 4" lift on his truck and had a lot of grief with it:o
Good luck though,I'll be keeping my eye on it:thumbs

[johnboy]

gonna make the breathers go same height as snorkel. wat good are the breathers in the bulkhead when water is up to windscreen lol. Isn't bluebells something like 11" higher than a standard T2. Sure that's what he told me...:nenau

[lacroupade]

spill the beans then

Ooooh LOL, now I know why your name is in GREEN. You've got competition already! :lol:lol:lol