Slindon today 10 June

[solarman216]

Hi all went for a play today, and bearing in mind I now have a road going motor to play in I am much more careful where I go, biggest problem is the width of this thing, so having walked the route first to make sure no narrow tree sections, here we go, incidentally Dave has already done a front shaft on my old motor so he is now confined to the easier bits.

To the left is a big deep drop and narrow trees, to the right is a drop into deep rutted section, I now need to turn on this crown without sliding over the edge,

 

[solarman216]

Made the turn and dropped down into this with front wheels off the ground, so winch being deployed

 

[solarman216]

This is ahead of me

 

[solarman216]

Single pull too heavy as too much on the drum

 

[solarman216]

Double pull much better

 

[solarman216]

Front wheels off the ground again, you will notice I have some nice new equipment, this is because I sold most of the other with the motor, and as I intend doing winching to the extreme I wanted reliable kit

 

[solarman216]

Change of direction

 

[solarman216]

But rear needs pulling over to stop damage to OS sill, so 4 shackles, 2 blocks and 3 straps for this little wince challenge, and Dave is stuck too

 

[solarman216]

Out of the mire, took just over an hour to sort that little exercise, but had a good day, the dash cam footage is all there but will be a while I think sorting it all out, will post a link or two when it is done, Rick

 

[Blocky10]

Top picks Rick.
I couldn't put my truck through that:bow
You are a brave man:thumb2
Plus you know what you are doing which helps:lol

 

[johnb5177]

+1....:thumb2 :bow

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Nice bit of technical winching is great, challenging and enjoyable and somehow a little relaxing :thumb2

 

[solarman216]

Nice bit of technical winching is great, challenging and enjoyable and somehow a little relaxing :thumb2

Yep very relaxing except for the stomping through mud which is now very tiring, my biggest winch challenge was in the early 70's a 45 ton mobile crane up to it's axles but with the help of a Drott dozer and a very big Oak tree we got him out, Rick

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Yep very relaxing except for the stomping through mud which is now very tiring, my biggest winch challenge was in the early 70's a 45 ton mobile crane up to it's axles but with the help of a Drott dozer and a very big Oak tree we got him out, Rick

My cousin hired a guy with a Drott the other week, that thing makes an awesome sound

 

[solarman216]

Joining clips

Hi all I need some help, as I stated I have dash cam vid of Slindon, but it is very many short clips, how on earth do I join the ones I want together? Rick

 

[makeitfit]

No help on the vid clips but may I suggest you move the solenoid pack high up in the engine bay
Even if it's waterproof type it'll last longer
Looking good though :clap

 

[solarman216]

No help on the vid clips but may I suggest you move the solenoid pack high up in the engine bay
Even if it's waterproof type it'll last longer
Looking good though :clap

Thank's Pete, will look at that, Rick

 

[solarman216]

Oh and going to get some impressive sills (rock sliders made up) 5mm SS in triangle section, Rick

 

[makeitfit]

Oh and going to get some impressive sills (rock sliders made up) 5mm SS in triangle section, Rick

Are you going to cut out the floor/sill section ? I'm going to and it'll create loads more clearance to almost door ht.

 

[solarman216]

Are you going to cut out the floor/sill section ? I'm going to and it'll create loads more clearance to almost door ht.

That is about it, Rick