Spares on the roof

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Larry

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• Jul 14, 2004

• #1

Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking it
down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am not
Arnold Schwarzanegger.

I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are going
to have to take the strain

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

 

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Paul - xxx

Guest

• Jul 14, 2004

• #2

Larry typed:
> Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking
> it down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am
> not Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
> I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
> kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are
> going to have to take the strain

We put a third hinge on our S3 rear door .. it _does_ help a lot ..

--
Paul ...

(8(|) ... Homer Rocks

 

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Pantelis Giamarellos

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #3

Ôhe swingaway spare wheel carrier that OFFROADSOLUTIONS
(www.offroadsolutions.co.uk) makes is very easy to install and looks 100%
bulletproof and excellent made. Comes with full detailed instructions and a
full set of stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.
I just bought four of them for fellow club members and they are extremely
satisfied with what they paid for

130 pounds including VAT.

No connection with them but I may end up representing them for the area of
Greece.
Take care
Pantelis

"Larry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking
it
> down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am not
> Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
> I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
> kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are
going
> to have to take the strain
>
> --
> Larry
> Series 3 rust and holes
>
>

 

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Mr.Nice.

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #4

Twas Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:28:23 +0100 when "Larry"
<[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:

>Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking it
>down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am not
>Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
>I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
>kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are going
>to have to take the strain

Mine was on the roof for a while, though it's now on the bonnet.
I found the method to be a clean lift onto the bonnet, then a clean
lift from the bonnet to the roof, then roll it to where you want it.
I never found it a problem.


Regards.
Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
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"To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice.
www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
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Larry

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #5

I have no intention of spending that amount of money purely for the
convenience of sparing the hinges, unless I can find a second hand one,
looks like it will have to stay on the roof for now.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes


"Pantelis Giamarellos" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Ôhe swingaway spare wheel carrier that OFFROADSOLUTIONS
> (www.offroadsolutions.co.uk) makes is very easy to install and looks 100%
> bulletproof and excellent made. Comes with full detailed instructions and
a
> full set of stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.
> I just bought four of them for fellow club members and they are extremely
> satisfied with what they paid for
>
> 130 pounds including VAT.
>
> No connection with them but I may end up representing them for the area of
> Greece.
> Take care
> Pantelis
>

 

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Larry

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #6

Never thought of doing it that way, I looped a webbing strap around it to
keep it in place as I lifted it up in stages while standing on the load
area. I got it down the same way, lowering it on a webbing luggage strap.


--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Mr.Nice." <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Twas Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:28:23 +0100 when "Larry"
> <[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:
>
>
> Mine was on the roof for a while, though it's now on the bonnet.
> I found the method to be a clean lift onto the bonnet, then a clean
> lift from the bonnet to the roof, then roll it to where you want it.
> I never found it a problem.
>
>
> Regards.
> Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
> --
> ___________________________________________________________
> "To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice.
> www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
> 1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
> ___________________________________________________________

 

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Bill Holt

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #7

In message <[email protected]>, Mr. Nice.
<[email protected]> writes
>
>Mine was on the roof for a while, though it's now on the bonnet.

This is a very stupid question, but is it still fairly easy to open the
bonnet with the wheel on top?

I've got this old 110 van with the wheel inside on the floor and I need
to keep it somewhere more sensible. The bonnet looks as though someone
has held a dance on it and just seems to have a few jagged holes,
presumably where the wheel mounting used to be. I'm even more old and
decrepit than the 110, and not really sure I could even get the spare
onto the bonnet safely.

I don't think the back door hinges will take it. My main use is towing a
2.5 ton boat across a field and I think anything on the back door would
get in the way.

The alternative I was thinking of was to put some sort of cross brace
behind the front seats and attach the spare vertically to that across
the vehicle.

About 35 years ago I used to use a S1 with the spare on the roof. The
height was a problem and getting the wheel up and down scared me.

I'd be interested in any views about easy mounting positions.

--
Bill Holt

 

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EMB

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #8

Bill Holt wrote:


>
> This is a very stupid question, but is it still fairly easy to open the
> bonnet with the wheel on top?
No

>
> I've got this old 110 van with the wheel inside on the floor and I need
> to keep it somewhere more sensible. The bonnet looks as though someone
> has held a dance on it and just seems to have a few jagged holes,
> presumably where the wheel mounting used to be. I'm even more old and
> decrepit than the 110, and not really sure I could even get the spare
> onto the bonnet safely.
>

A bonnet with a spare attached is heavy - I'm happy enough with this
setup, but my (5'4") wife is less than enamoured with it. My father
(older and more decrepit than his SII) refuses to have anything to do
with a bonnet mounted spare any more and has his vertically behind the
front seats.


--
EMB
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Larry

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #9

I figured that putting the spare on the bonnet would make it difficult to
open, and considering how often you have to be under the bonnet, somewhat
irksome, I would not want to be under it if it fell shut either.

--
Larry
Series 3 rust and holes

"Bill Holt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Mr. Nice.
> <[email protected]> writes
> >


>
> This is a very stupid question, but is it still fairly easy to open the
> bonnet with the wheel on top?
>
> I've got this old 110 van with the wheel inside on the floor and I need
> to keep it somewhere more sensible. The bonnet looks as though someone
> has held a dance on it and just seems to have a few jagged holes,
> presumably where the wheel mounting used to be. I'm even more old and
> decrepit than the 110, and not really sure I could even get the spare
> onto the bonnet safely.
>
> I don't think the back door hinges will take it. My main use is towing a
> 2.5 ton boat across a field and I think anything on the back door would
> get in the way.
>
> The alternative I was thinking of was to put some sort of cross brace
> behind the front seats and attach the spare vertically to that across
> the vehicle.
>
> About 35 years ago I used to use a S1 with the spare on the roof. The
> height was a problem and getting the wheel up and down scared me.
>
> I'd be interested in any views about easy mounting positions.
>
> --
> Bill Holt

 

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Derry Argue

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #10

Bill Holt <[email protected]> wrote in
news[email protected]:

>
> I'd be interested in any views about easy mounting positions.

The MOD stick it on the outside behind the passenger door. Seems
a sensible idea which I'm looking at.

Anyone know what sort of bracket is needed?

Derry

 

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AN6530

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #11

>Subject: Re: Spares on the roof
>From: "Larry" [email protected]
>Date: 15/07/2004 20:53 GM

<snip>I would not want to be under it if it fell shut either.
>

Been there, done that, got the T shirt and scar a long time ago to prove it.
Yes it hurts.



Steve. Suffolk.
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QrizB

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #12

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 07:59:28 +1200, EMB <[email protected]> wrote:

>Bill Holt wrote:
>
>
>>
>> This is a very stupid question, but is it still fairly easy to open the
>> bonnet with the wheel on top?
>No

Thought of a gas strut to assist?

--
QrizB

"On second thought, let's not go to Z'Ha'Dum. It is a silly place."

 

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Derry Argue

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• Jul 16, 2004

• #13

[email protected]nujon (AN6530) wrote in
news:[email protected]:

>>Subject: Re: Spares on the roof
>>From: "Larry" [email protected]
>>Date: 15/07/2004 20:53 GM
>
> <snip>I would not want to be under it if it fell shut
> either.
>>
>
> Been there, done that, got the T shirt and scar a long time
> ago to prove it. Yes it hurts.
>
>
>
> Steve. Suffolk.
> remove 'knujon' to e-mail
>
>

I wondered when you'd got the bang on the head.

Derry

 

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Mr.Nice.

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• Jul 16, 2004

• #14

Twas Thu, 15 Jul 2004 20:41:16 +0100 when Bill Holt
<[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:

>In message <[email protected]>, Mr. Nice.
><[email protected]> writes
>>
>>Mine was on the roof for a while, though it's now on the bonnet.
>
>This is a very stupid question, but is it still fairly easy to open the
>bonnet with the wheel on top?

I manage fine, takes both hands but no problem at all.

I should maybe point out that I may be a little stronger than some..


Regards.
Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
--
___________________________________________________________
"To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice.
www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
___________________________________________________________

 

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Joskin

Guest

• Jul 16, 2004

• #15

I think that because of the fibreglass roof on the Mod mobiles, there is an
inside roll cage which supports the wheel.

BTW, is there any truth in the fact that they are called WOLF landrovers
because they have a Wheel On Left Flank??

Joskin


"Derry Argue" <derry(delete)@adviegundogs.co.uk> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Bill Holt <[email protected]> wrote in
> news[email protected]:
>
> >
> > I'd be interested in any views about easy mounting positions.
>
> The MOD stick it on the outside behind the passenger door. Seems
> a sensible idea which I'm looking at.
>
> Anyone know what sort of bracket is needed?
>
> Derry

 

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Paul - xxx

Guest

• Jul 14, 2004

• #16

Larry typed:
> Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking
> it down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am
> not Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
> I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
> kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are
> going to have to take the strain

We put a third hinge on our S3 rear door .. it _does_ help a lot ..

--
Paul ...

(8(|) ... Homer Rocks

 

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AN6530

Guest

• Jul 18, 2004

• #17

>Subject: Re: Spares on the roof
>From: Derry Argue derry(delete)@adviegundogs.co.uk
>Date: 16/07/2004 07:21 GMT

>I wondered when you'd got the bang on the head.

No the crack on the skull was another time Derry

Steve. Suffolk.
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Pantelis Giamarellos

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• Jul 15, 2004

• #18

Ôhe swingaway spare wheel carrier that OFFROADSOLUTIONS
(www.offroadsolutions.co.uk) makes is very easy to install and looks 100%
bulletproof and excellent made. Comes with full detailed instructions and a
full set of stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers.
I just bought four of them for fellow club members and they are extremely
satisfied with what they paid for

130 pounds including VAT.

No connection with them but I may end up representing them for the area of
Greece.
Take care
Pantelis

"Larry" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking
it
> down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am not
> Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
> I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
> kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are
going
> to have to take the strain
>
> --
> Larry
> Series 3 rust and holes
>
>

 

M

Mr.Nice.

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #19

Twas Wed, 14 Jul 2004 22:28:23 +0100 when "Larry"
<[email protected]> put finger to keyboard producing:

>Has anyone ever tried to put one back up there ? it was bad enough taking it
>down, but getting it back on top required some ingenuity being as I am not
>Arnold Schwarzanegger.
>
>I guess in spite of the disadvantages to the rear door hinges I will get a
>kit to mount it there, can't afford them fancy rigs so the hinges are going
>to have to take the strain

Mine was on the roof for a while, though it's now on the bonnet.
I found the method to be a clean lift onto the bonnet, then a clean
lift from the bonnet to the roof, then roll it to where you want it.
I never found it a problem.


Regards.
Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
--
___________________________________________________________
"To know the character of a man, give him anonymity" - Mr.Nice.
www.mrnice.me.uk - www.markvarleyphoto.co.uk
1984 110 CSW 2.5(na)D
___________________________________________________________

 

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AN6530

Guest

• Jul 15, 2004

• #20

>Subject: Re: Spares on the roof
>From: "Larry" [email protected]
>Date: 15/07/2004 20:53 GM

<snip>I would not want to be under it if it fell shut either.
>

Been there, done that, got the T shirt and scar a long time ago to prove it.
Yes it hurts.



Steve. Suffolk.
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