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LandRoverAnorak



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When I did mine, I used some plastic arches that were intended for a Transit tipper:


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There's more details in my trailer build thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/post264460.html#264460 Darren

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LandRoverAnorak



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Landy Andy of this parish fitted Defender arches to his, but he made a complete overlay for each trailer side that was profiled to suit:


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 Darren

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Stacey007



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Ok so as I had the arches, I've sprayed them and fitted one with 4 bolts / washers for now. Seem secure

Should this work ok?



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LandRoverAnorak



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Yeah, I guess... Confused Darren

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Stacey007



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I've bought some steel to see if I can fill in the gaps... ^ I cannot weld so need to find some way.

Don't think the overall look it too bad.

Still need to make a cover that opens....



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landy andy



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I just bonded on alli sheet that I had cut with jigsaw. I cut so had extra material at wheel arches, then cut that so I could bend tabs inside to hold the arches on.



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Rosco



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Landy Andy, I like the way you've added material underneath as well. Makes it all fit together nicely

I had my tame welder stitch in some corner fillets


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At some point I'll get round to adding the arches to mine Whistle 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
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landy andy



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Thanks.
Was just alli sheet cut with jig/circ saw and bonded on with Pu adhesive



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Rosco



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Ahh that image makes it clearer. You've over skinned the whole side of the tub? I had wondered how you'd got such a smooth looking finish Thumbs Up 2007 - Stornoway Grey 90 XS SW - Gone
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Stacey007



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I'm with you also, I could not see the joins...

Nice job, was it expensive for the sheet?

As for the sides cut out I will have a go.... not sure how to fix them..
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landy andy



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Really cheap, and really easy.

Was about 15 each side. Pack of jiga blades, and some time with a file.

Used the wheel arch off a defender as the guide for cut out, then added about an inch onto that. I then cut it out and left the extra inch sections where the fixing studs for the arches were, and then bent them inward, so I could easy fix wheel arches.

I used the holes where the tie down cleats are so I could dry fit and use for marking out. Then when ready glued it on with tigerseal. Then bolted through the cleats, and where the side reflectors are.
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Stacey007



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Great Thumbs Up


Where did you get the alloy sheet from, and what thickness?


I doubt I can do this for now but worth looking into. Cheers
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miker



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Having looked through this thread, I feel like the Sankey Facebook group is mostly filled with def2 members!
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Stacey007



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Ok so back from work and had a go at making a cover out of some steel and brackets.

This should make the corners better with the arches on.

3 more to make and spray..



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keith



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Great work on the trailer. Looking forward to the finish.
Keith
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