17 inches...

[solarman216]

We have a firm here in near by Hastings that given the paint code will make up a spray can or two of the correct paint, the code will be on the identification plate, on T2's it is under the bonnet right hand bulkhead but do not know on Patrols, I can give you their number if you want, Rick

 

[Sweety]

Your paint & trim codes will be on the ID plate which will prob be under the bonnet. If your going to respray the whole wing you'll need to flatten back all of the paint & primer on each wing with 800 wet&dry one so the wing is nice & smooth but also to give the surface a good key for the new paint & this is prob the most important stage if you want a good finish. It's upto you if you wish to use a primer first (some people do so don't) but if there are any low points i'd use a high build primer as it's also a filler, then add your colour & if it becomes a bit rough etc flatten it back lightly with 1200 wet&dry before covering with lacquer & the more coats of lacquer you do the deeper & better shine you'll get

 

[The Patrolman]

I can get some made up tomorrow, locally to work in Essex. Truck and id plate are back in Redcar in the North east. hence the question:thumb2

I'm not too worried about a deep shine as I would then have to do the rest of the truck. just red to cover the primer

 

[The Patrolman]

And now for a go at the rears

How much do you cut away to start with:nenau

Hows about lots:augie

 

[The Patrolman]

Slot in a sheet of 1.6mm St St and start welding:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

Tap around the inner arch for a bit more clearance and a bit more welding and its as solid as a rock:naughty

 

[The Patrolman]

Ta da!!

 

[The Patrolman]

And a quickie of the other side:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

Done for today:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

:augieMuch better clearance around the arches.... now for a 1-2" body lift

 

[Sweety]

Nice work:thumb2 but you need some fatter tyres now to fill up those rear arches:lol

 

[The Patrolman]

Just waiting for my 35mm spacers to arrive so that the tyres clear the suspension arms at the front.
That should bring them about level.

 

[AlexD333]

Clear one and catch another :augie

Pictures please dude :thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

Alex, when my spacers arrive you will be the first to see the pics.
The arch extensions for the front will be brushed stainless and weather permitting will be done tomorrow.:thumbs

 

[Sweety]

Alex, when my spacers arrive you will be the first to see the pics.
The arch extensions for the front will be brushed stainless and weather permitting will be done tomorrow.:thumbs

Fingers crossed for you the forcast is right & it stops dry & warm for you to get it all done:thumbs

 

[elty001]

Coming along nicely Steve :thumb2

 

[Banshee]

Niceeeee :thumbs

looking very Icelandic :sly

 

[The Patrolman]

A bit of red oxide primer:thumb2

 

[The Patrolman]

And a trial fit of the fronts ready for next weekend now:clap

 

[Trenches and Tracks]

Hmmmm:augie

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

Heck! You might need to check this site out....
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/youngman-3-tread-platform-step-ladder