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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:35 pm
by Matt
Normally its not the weight of the vehicle thats important with regards to driving liscence, but the MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass) ie. kerb weight if fully loaded. There are exceptions as mentioned before...
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:37 pm
by Onne
Yes, I mioght have to mount a caravan of some sorts on the back
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:40 pm
by Matt
why not just cut holes in the back for windows and attach a bed too it ;)
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:56 pm
by rayofleamington
why not just cut holes in the back for windows
What kind of person would just cut windows in the back of a vehicle to get around rules! Crumbs the very thought of it!
anyone want some aluminium sheet that used to be a landrover?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:30 pm
by Onne
I will have to look into it... what if I were to make it a flat bed, and call it a campsite?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:34 pm
by paulk
Right None of the Handbooks mention Gross weight (Bizarre) But I do have a handbook for the earlier model (forward and normal control) with weights (Chassis and cab)
3 ton truck, forward control 2140kg
4 ton truck, normal control 2390kg
I would estimate that if its one of the 4 ton (payload) versions all up it would weigh less than 6500kg fully laden.
Model is determined by length
Model Payload Length
T200 2 ton 16ft 7in
304 3 ton 18ft 7in
404 4 ton 20ft 5ins
All use same engines 4 litre 6 cylinder 90bhp petrol or
3.4 litre 4 cylinder 58bhp Diesel
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:36 pm
by Onne
Cheers for that! Hmm six cylinders... you think that would fit a Minor?
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:41 pm
by paulk
Well it might fit IN a Minor. If its a pick up and you leave the tailgate down
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 10:45 pm
by Onne
I wouldn't be surprised if it weighs as much as a Minor.
You sure all petrol models had a six cylinder 4L engine? that almost sounds sophisticated!
At least it doesn't need a heater, as the engine is right in the middle of the cab!
Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 11:16 pm
by chrisd87
Are you planning to export it then Onne? (you mentioned a container)
I think it could be a very interesting project as you can create whatever you want out of the back but might require a lot of money and probably won't be much fun to drive. Still, if you like it, then that's great!
I wonder why they only squeezed 90bhp from such a huge engine? Seems like a right waste of potential to me!
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:09 am
by rayofleamington
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 12:38 am
by pim123
I don't want to read all the posts, but I just react on the first item with the strange truck...
The blue one is mine...look at the right of it ! (And I'm sure this is a Morris)
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:18 am
by Onne
That is indeed the same type. That is Ed De Jong's isn't it?
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:52 am
by Johnno
Hi Onne,its commonly known as a "threepennybit",I used to work on them in a previous life.All the best with it.John.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:55 am
by pim123
Yep Onne that's the one.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:04 pm
by Onne
Hmmm I have made a harsh decision.
I have had a measure today, and a proper look.
My heart still says yes, but I am following my head this time (has to be a first!), and decided not to get it.
Too much of a gamble to me.
I do however have another project on the drawingboard, something to do with my current job.
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:08 pm
by wibble_puppy
blimey!
well, hopefully someone else will save the ol' chap
(the lorry, not onne)
look forward to hearing about the other drawing-board plan.... had a feeling you might get the bug....
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:09 pm
by Onne
a bug.... nah, this is far more Morris Minor related
No engine in this new project though
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:19 pm
by wibble_puppy
it's ..... a hot air balloon
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:21 pm
by wibble_puppy
..... or..... a plane..... like this:
