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[w3526602]

Hey,

I've just invented a use for those bars ... supports for Barbara loading schute....

... like a ladder, but panelled rather than rungs, hooks on one end of each of the stringers (?) .

Hook the schute onto the rail, other end on the ground, to form a slide. Place cushion on bottom of slide. Stand Barbara on cushion, with her hanging onto top of open door.

Take a deep beath, grab hold of bottom of schute, and lift.

In theory, she should slide down the schute, and tumble onto the seat cushion.  .

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[Wombat]

They look dead sexy. May well treat Wombat to nice pair!

[Ian59]

Another vote here for Kevin at Mill Svs.
I had his rockslides sills on several of my 110’s
And he always made them exactly how I asked and they fitted very well
I never bothered with powder coating just had them galved. Still looked as good 100k miles later.
 

[gvo416j R.I.P.]

Quote from: gvo416j R.I.P. on March 14, 2020, 12:48:24 PM
... There used to be someone who made them out of box section of appropriate size and profile to be indistinguishable from normal narrow sills at a distance. These stuck out about 10 - 15mm beyond the body panels and also had the option of the tubular extensions seen on the Ebay offerings. ....
Sounds like the offerings from Mill Services.

Reportedly good products, will curve the ends if you ask, will include the tubular 'side steps' if you specify them, just don't specify delivery 'next week', because these will be made to order, then galvanised.
I have a set for the 109, I just haven't fitted them.

Hi David, probably not the Mill Services products as I am talking 20+ years ago, but definitely along those lines.

Judging from the pic. oddjob has put up, I would say the Mill ones are straightforward 40 mm x mm box section and stick out the full width of the 40mm section, whereas the ones I remember had a fancy welded in cutout for the bulkhead foot and tucked slightly underneath the inner doorsill [which the seatbox and floor plates fasten to] , but also leaving a gap between the slider and doors/panels more akin to the pic from KLR875

It was actually the gap which gave the game away as you closed on the vehicle from the side as the alignment/shape was otherwise perfect.

My own home brew ones for the coil sprung S1 trials motor are totally different but have given sterling service over the years. 60 x 40 mounted sideways and welded directly to the Bowler roll cage [one of the originals from when he started up the company]. 60 mm meant that they did not sit outside the 90 spats [to legally cover the tyres]. The flared rear end meant that any tree sliding along them would kick the motor sideways so the rear tyre would not get hung up. The door damage predates the Bowler cage as it is the original 1955 door and I have trialled it since 1975

[oilstain]

Quote from: gvo416j R.I.P. on March 14, 2020, 12:48:24 PM
... There used to be someone who made them out of box section of appropriate size and profile to be indistinguishable from normal narrow sills at a distance. These stuck out about 10 - 15mm beyond the body panels and also had the option of the tubular extensions seen on the Ebay offerings. ....
Sounds like the offerings from Mill Services.

Reportedly good products, will curve the ends if you ask, will include the tubular 'side steps' if you specify them, just don't specify delivery 'next week', because these will be made to order, then galvanised.
I have a set for the 109, I just haven't fitted them.


Hi David, probably not the Mill Services products as I am talking 20+ years ago, but definitely along those lines.

Judging from the pic. oddjob has put up, I would say the Mill ones are straightforward 40 mm x mm box section and stick out the full width of the 40mm section, whereas the ones I remember had a fancy welded in cutout for the bulkhead foot and tucked slightly underneath the inner doorsill [which the seatbox and floor plates fasten to] , but also leaving a gap between the slider and doors/panels more akin to the pic from KLR875

It was actually the gap which gave the game away as you closed on the vehicle from the side as the alignment/shape was otherwise perfect.

My own home brew ones for the coil sprung S1 trials motor are totally different but have given sterling service over the years. 60 x 40 mounted sideways and welded directly to the Bowler roll cage [one of the originals from when he started up the company]. 60 mm meant that they did not sit outside the 90 spats [to legally cover the tyres]. The flared rear end meant that any tree sliding along them would kick the motor sideways so the rear tyre would not get hung up. The door damage predates the Bowler cage as it is the original 1955 door and I have trialled it since 1975

I would be intrested to see a picture of the side step option (235/85's and prabolics have made it hard for her indoors to get in)

[genocache]

A lot depends on the size of the rectangular section. Most are made from a 2" x 4" tubing and how it is mounted. if close to the end of the outrigger it will protrude some 3/4". I have seen some made to be the same size shape as the sills as to be indistinguishable. Then you add on the dimension of the tree slider. If you are interested in a certain mfg contact them on dimensions. Usually they protrude less than the door hinge mirrors.