Member Since: 24 Jun 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 686
And so it evolves again..
The most versatile car I ever owned hasn't disappointed yet again.
From singleton cool surf car, to dating ride, to safe family taxi, to first caravan holiday towing, and now to horse transporter.
My discovery is defiantly part of the family..
Narpy Grill, tinted windows, Smooth leather wheel (TLO Group buy), ACM fitted (thanks TLO), Rear door loom and Row 2 & 3 audio switch upgrade, RRS 20" wheel change, 285 Cooper LTZ's Sat Nav Mod (until I get a Faultmate upgrade), Front & Rear lamp guards. 4x4 screen now switched on - Woody32, Follow me home reverse lights - woody32, Auto release EPB - Woody32. Off Road Navigation - Woody32. Remap + EGR's switched off. Full chassis clean and Waxoyl.
29th Aug 2017 9:37 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
What trailer is that? I've not seen a horse trailer with a ramp like that.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
29th Aug 2017 9:56 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
Looking at spare wheel cover I'd say it's an ifor WilliamsJust remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic
29th Aug 2017 10:42 pm
Mogwyth
Member Since: 03 Oct 2014
Location: Pwllheli
Posts: 3976
HB511 I think.==================================
05 D3 HSE V8 4.4
04 MG TF 135
03 MG TF 115 Cool Blue Edition
02 MG TF 160
00 Hymer B564 Lionheart
1971 Series III 109
29th Aug 2017 10:57 pm
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4184
Show us your horse then?
29th Aug 2017 11:05 pm
Simonstarski
Member Since: 24 Jun 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 686
It is indeed an ifor 511. It's got the optional split barn door ramp which is a bonus. It's easier for loading stubborn horses.. apparently..
You want to see the herd.. it's not one horse anymore..
Cinders.. My Favourite.
Teddy.. SWMBO's youngster.
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Thistle.. No 1's Exmoor.
Narpy Grill, tinted windows, Smooth leather wheel (TLO Group buy), ACM fitted (thanks TLO), Rear door loom and Row 2 & 3 audio switch upgrade, RRS 20" wheel change, 285 Cooper LTZ's Sat Nav Mod (until I get a Faultmate upgrade), Front & Rear lamp guards. 4x4 screen now switched on - Woody32, Follow me home reverse lights - woody32, Auto release EPB - Woody32. Off Road Navigation - Woody32. Remap + EGR's switched off. Full chassis clean and Waxoyl.
30th Aug 2017 12:11 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4184
Looks like you've got it bad....! Lots of blue and red rosettes there! Looks like a very proud daughter! And proud dad!
It is the perfect car for that sort of thing! However you'll soon find it's not big enough! Espcecially when you start going to Pony Champs! Lol!
30th Aug 2017 12:24 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72947
Sounds like a job for one of these.
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30th Aug 2017 7:02 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4184
That's nice but I don't recognise it anymore....
It's gone a bit lairy now...
Still it pays the diesel bill!
30th Aug 2017 7:18 am
Simonstarski
Member Since: 24 Jun 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 686
Oo I'd love a truck
I looked at building one from a DAF Lf. It's the runaway costs that are holding me back. Ive a nice tabbot tintent here that would donate a rather nice living area. I can do that part, and the cut throughs and roof pod and skirts, windows and doors I can handle. It's the rear ramp construction and building a bulkhead in that would potentially keep 3 horses from flying forward in worst case scenario.. I wouldn't know how and there's where the budget would spiral out of control.
If I can raise some funds then maybe I'll look at it again as a winter project 👍
I know those important in my life would dream of a truck. Makes me wish I studied harder at school. Ive seen this gorgeous kit that looks the part
Pipe dreams at the moment. Need a small logo win I think.Narpy Grill, tinted windows, Smooth leather wheel (TLO Group buy), ACM fitted (thanks TLO), Rear door loom and Row 2 & 3 audio switch upgrade, RRS 20" wheel change, 285 Cooper LTZ's Sat Nav Mod (until I get a Faultmate upgrade), Front & Rear lamp guards. 4x4 screen now switched on - Woody32, Follow me home reverse lights - woody32, Auto release EPB - Woody32. Off Road Navigation - Woody32. Remap + EGR's switched off. Full chassis clean and Waxoyl.
30th Aug 2017 9:58 am
Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4184
If I can do it you can definitely do it!
I also couldn't afford a Lehel or an Oakley so I built my own....as and when we could afford it.... most parts were sourced from the internet and delivered by the postman!
I did a thread on the build if you are sad enough....
Got full sized shower, toilet, double beds, oven, microwave, en board generator etc...
Good fun and kept me busy for a little while!
Only did it as we outgrew the Disco and started travelling the country with the competitions which necessitated overnight stays...
30th Aug 2017 10:31 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
Nooooo keep away from him. I made the mistake of showing my daughter the thread and then my wife saw all the pictures........... Luckily she doesn't want to drive anything too big, but then smaller lorries seem disproportionately more expensive.DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
31st Aug 2017 10:11 am
professorpool
Member Since: 19 Mar 2012
Location: Woking
Posts: 3213
Simonstarski wrote:
The most versatile car I ever owned hasn't disappointed yet again.
From singleton cool surf car, to dating ride, to safe family taxi, to first caravan holiday towing, and now to horse transporter.
Simonstarski wrote:
I think I dated her sister in the early 90's
D3 07 SE - still going strong
D3 07 HSE - gone to car heaven
FL1 - gone to Romania
D3 05 HSE - gone to a divorce diet
D1 V8 manual - gone but not forgotten
RR Classic - gone to car heaven
Jeeps, Lexus, X-trails... Too many to name..
31st Aug 2017 10:15 am
VOD80
Member Since: 26 May 2010
Location: Toulouse
Posts: 105
Farmer Chalk wrote:
I did a thread on the build if you are sad enough....
Wow! I just read that build thread. Fabulous! I'm impressed by how much work and imagination went into it.
1st Sep 2017 8:44 am
Simonstarski
Member Since: 24 Jun 2012
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 686
Farmer Chalk is a bit of an inspiration. I'm lucky Ive a large unused shed at work. I think it's about to become a place for horse box construction.
I still think I like the DAF Lf as a starting point. The goal is 3 horses on a box wit living area and space for tack, clothes food and passengers that weighs in at 7.49 tons.
If anyone knows of a good LEZ ready Lf with a 20' GRP box I'd be interested
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Narpy Grill, tinted windows, Smooth leather wheel (TLO Group buy), ACM fitted (thanks TLO), Rear door loom and Row 2 & 3 audio switch upgrade, RRS 20" wheel change, 285 Cooper LTZ's Sat Nav Mod (until I get a Faultmate upgrade), Front & Rear lamp guards. 4x4 screen now switched on - Woody32, Follow me home reverse lights - woody32, Auto release EPB - Woody32. Off Road Navigation - Woody32. Remap + EGR's switched off. Full chassis clean and Waxoyl.
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