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Post by dave1800 on Aug 26, 2013 2:46:30 GMT
Given the way the front wings rot around the headlamps I wonder if anyone has considered fabricating front wheel arch liners. My Frogeye Sprite had very simple but effective front steel wheel arches that did not trap the road dirt so I imagine it would not need to be too elaborate. Of course the design would need to consider the airflow from the radiator but I don't think that is an insurmountable problem and could be a cheap solution to an annoying and ever more costly problem.
Ideas?
David
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Post by foglaursen on Aug 26, 2013 7:55:48 GMT
In the good old days you could buy wheel arch liners (not from BMC). I am lucky to have those on both my Landcrabs. They are made from aluminium. They are quite simple as the aluminium sheet is curved only in one direction.
Cheers
Peter
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Post by richard on Aug 26, 2013 8:42:42 GMT
What a great idea...I guess they have rubber seals on the edges as well?
Richard
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Post by foglaursen on Aug 26, 2013 8:57:17 GMT
Yes, they have rubber seals. I can take some pictures if needed.
Peter
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Post by dave1800 on Aug 26, 2013 11:48:15 GMT
Peter If you can post some photos that would be very helpful thanks David Yes, they have rubber seals. I can take some pictures if needed. Peter |
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Post by foglaursen on Aug 26, 2013 13:54:13 GMT
Here are the photos: 1: Front. As you might be able to see, there is a bracket here. 2: As can be seen, the liner partly covers the radiator. This is not a problem, as air can escape at the front (picture 6). I have no cooling problems. 3: Top part. 4: Rear. As you can see, it is a tight fit, as the wheel has made some marks. 5: Rear again. This is the only place the liner has to be curved in another direction. 6: Front air escape. Hope this helps Peter    |
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Post by foglaursen on Aug 26, 2013 13:56:17 GMT
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Post by dave1800 on Aug 27, 2013 1:05:35 GMT
Peter, many thanks for posting the photos. I think it is mod well worth considering to protect the investment at very minimal cost. David Here are the photos: 1: Front. As you might be able to see, there is a bracket here. 2: As can be seen, the liner partly covers the radiator. This is not a problem, as air can escape at the front (picture 6). I have no cooling problems. 3: Top part. 4: Rear. As you can see, it is a tight fit, as the wheel has made some marks. 5: Rear again. This is the only place the liner has to be curved in another direction. 6: Front air escape. Hope this helps Peter |
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Post by threelitre on Aug 27, 2013 11:45:40 GMT
I think you can still buy them from Lokari - who actually had a patent on these things (this is why the car industry did not fit such things before the patent lapsed). I'm sure Lokari will offer you matched up liners for the landcrab. My father's VP has something similar made up by the previous owner. As said here: a simple sheet of aluminium, fitted with rubbers on both edges. It is also protruding a little bit under the front valance with a lip to direct a little air up and over the panel to help to dry out any wetness in there.
Regards,
Alexander
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Post by dave1800 on Aug 28, 2013 6:22:57 GMT
Thanks Alexander. I never knew of their existence and don't recall seeing any adverts or I would have definitely purchased them as I used to run my cars until they were worn out so rust was an issue for me. I just wonder why they use aluminium instead of the fibre mouldings that seem the norm nowadays which would be quieter and not prone to damage from winter salt? Possibly because it was the best available at the time. Now here's a project for 3D printing! Regards David I think you can still buy them from Lokari - who actually had a patent on these things (this is why the car industry did not fit such things before the patent lapsed). I'm sure Lokari will offer you matched up liners for the landcrab. My father's VP has something similar made up by the previous owner. As said here: a simple sheet of aluminium, fitted with rubbers on both edges. It is also protruding a little bit under the front valance with a lip to direct a little air up and over the panel to help to dry out any wetness in there. Regards, Alexander |
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Post by tommydp on Aug 28, 2013 9:58:58 GMT
I recall an old "Landcrab News" with drawings of how to use old tractor tyres for this! It was done by a Swedish member, if I remember correctly..
Tommy
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Post by andrewa on Oct 23, 2013 4:06:12 GMT
I've just ordered a front pair from Lokari - should be here in a month as they make them to order. Will let you know how I get on.
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Post by indianajones on Oct 23, 2013 19:20:41 GMT
An interesting topic, something I might look into down the line.
As I've said before, thankfully I don't live in a country where the roads are salted.
-Andrew
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Post by dave1800 on Oct 24, 2013 7:14:30 GMT
You also have the advantage if it's Australian built of proper rust proofing at manufacture, unlike many UK cars that were rusty before being painted. I just wish the car I found here had travelled from Oz and not the UK. regards David An interesting topic, something I might look into down the line. As I've said before, thankfully I don't live in a country where the roads are salted. -Andrew |
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Post by indianajones on Oct 24, 2013 20:26:04 GMT
(Sadly?) My Wolseley would have been UK built, as my understanding is that only Austins & Morris's were built across the ditch. -Andrew You also have the advantage if it's Australian built of proper rust proofing at manufacture, unlike many UK cars that were rusty before being painted. I just wish the car I found here had travelled from Oz and not the UK. regards David |
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