Offroad-Express

Posted: **Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:07 pm**

OUCH!!! Fitzy you shouldn't drink if you get nasty :mrgreen:

I think Mr Turner was pointing out that the dynamic of Tims rig will be different now, and he will need some arse on seat time to get used to it, rather than having a dig. But if I am wrong, then look out Pete as there will be Flaming Petechops on the menu :lol:

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Oh, and that looks the tits boys, be interesting to see her tested in anger

Posted: **Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:14 pm**

Ha Ha Westie, I'm not having a dig at Tim or his truck or Toms excellent modifications

, just expanding oops it's Mr Turner that is expanding, on what Mr Turner wants to talk to Tom about ---- may be the modifications I suggested :oops:

, I mean he is selling his Racing Cart

, because in his own words he can't get in it anymore :lol:

, whats that saying :?:

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POT, KETTLE, BLACK,

FITZY.

Posted: **Tue Jan 10, 2012 6:50 pm**

What I've done to Tim 'lux wont really change it handling too much. Its been more of a repair mission this job.
Anyways it all done now so onto the next one. :mrgreen:

Posted: **Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:13 pm**

nice

I knew it wasn't ever going to be the mega change in awesomeness but max's what can be gained from what I already had...... 3-4 inches more from the rear end is exactly what i expected and it will ensure good reliability offroad, the dampener was for my aging arms and will help on the trails.
I've also got a dropped pitman arm and 80 series ball joint from Tim (Suzolla) to replace the IFS pitman and adapter shite currently on it.
cheers Tom

Posted: **Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:15 pm**

nice
I knew it wasn't ever going to be the mega change in awesomeness but max's what can be gained from what I already had...... 3-4 inches more from the rear end is exactly what i expected and it will ensure good reliability offroad, the dampener was for my aging arms and will help on the trails.
I've also got a dropped pitman arm and 80 series ball joint from Tim (Suzolla) to replace the IFS pitman and adapter shite currently on it.
cheers Tom

My pleasure Tim. Now please excuse me while I go change the number on the mailbox so you cant find it and I can keep it. :twisted:

Posted: **Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:24 pm**

Got it back :mrgreen:

A day or two for me to finish massaging and it's looking sweet, cheers Tom, anyone looking for some good craftsmanship head out to Tomsoffroad in Waipara...good chap and worth the trip :wink:

Looking forward to the Whistler :twisted:

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:56 am**

Now for something a little different :mrgreen:

Haven't finished the mounting point yet as the owner is keen to SAS it with leaves and I will be fabbing up a new front X member. :wink:

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:03 am**

nice bar work Tom!

I thought stinger style bars wernt allowed on road going trucks In NZ, as they angle forward

Posted: **Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:14 am**

I thought stinger style bars wernt allowed on road going trucks In NZ, as they angle forward

Thats my understanding too :lol:

I built it to specs supplied without a guarrentee it would pass cert or wof.

Posted: **Wed Jan 18, 2012 3:13 pm**

recieved part today
its a work of art
very happy
cheers for your help

Jared

Posted: **Wed Jan 18, 2012 4:34 pm**

recieved part today
its a work of art
very happy
cheers for your help

Jared

Cheers fella

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:14 pm**

Finished. I've made a platform to the winch to sit on. Just needs drilling to suit the winch :wink:

The mounts are semi permenant. Will have new mounting points when SAS'ed.

Now I'm off to chop 400mm out of the deck :twisted:

Posted: **Thu Jan 19, 2012 7:53 pm**

Nice looking work, as always

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:41 am**

Just to recap.....................

Been getting a few emails and ph calls from people wanting things done to their trucks but had no idea of what we can do.
Thought I'd do a quick list of things we can cater for.

Here we go.....................

Solid axle swaps.
Custom bar work, decks, sliders, cages etc
Engine transplants.
Custom suspension set ups. Links, leaves, coils, coilovers or whatever you desire.
Custom snorkles and airboxes.
Bodylifts.
Can do body mods etc but don't do panel and paint.

4711 certified welding and help with any Cert issues.
Milling and lathe work also available

We have also built a few hotrods, trikes and trailers.

Haven't found anything which cant be done yet and are always up for a challange.

Always looking for something else to do. Whos keen?

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:04 pm**

pick me pick me. did you manage to talk to Tim?

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:34 pm**

hay tom just a quick question why are u going to use leaves in the lux?????? when coilovers could be used???

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:42 pm**

jammysammy
Post subject: Re: Tomsoffroad & Customs

pick me pick me. did you manage to talk to Tim?

Alright then your it :mrgreen:

Spoke to Tim yesterday. He hoped to get back to me today but didn't

I'll ph him on monday :wink:

mazdamike
Post subject: Re: Tomsoffroad & Customs

hay tom just a quick question why are u going to use leaves in the lux?????? when coilovers could be used???

Budget restrainsts I believe. Dont under estimate the good ol leave spring tho. You can make them work very well :wink:

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:46 pm**

Ive been a bobbin :mrgreen:

330mm gone

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:48 pm**

tomsoffroad wrote:

wicked bar!
I like the way you have it clamped up like that. Make for alot easier welding.

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:48 pm**

F'n Awesome dude :!:

Great work

Posted: **Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:54 pm**

wicked bar!
I like the way you have it clamped up like that. Make for alot easier welding.

Cheers. Haa didn't have it in that position when I welded it tho :lol:

That was just while I was prepping for paint. They get rolled all over the place while welding :wink:

F'n Awesome dude
Great work

Thanks, I do enjoy doing bar work

Posted: **Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:40 am**

Finished

Posted: **Sat Jan 21, 2012 9:40 pm**

tomsoffroad wrote:Finished

Outstanding!

Looks amazing - like the factory should have made it

Posted: **Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:04 pm**

Outstanding!

Looks amazing - like the factory should have made it

Thank you. I tend to agree, but then I'd be out of a job :shock:

Posted: **Sun Jan 22, 2012 6:31 am**

just dont say that to a certain ORE member, otherwise you'll have to fit a v8 to it to make it mare useless.

very tidy looking chop though Tom.
the Bar looks good too, pity you can't ADR test them for Airbags, I'd be your next customer

Posted: **Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:58 pm**

tomsoffroad wrote:

The plan is full exo. This is just the start. I've only done the roll bar.

I saw this going down the road a few months back, looked so good

Posted: **Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:36 pm**

I saw this going down the road a few months back, looked so good

Cheers. It doesnt look like that any more tho :mrgreen:

Been chipping away at Rob Play-doo. Slowly getting the rear end sorted.
The fuel tank has been lifted to be flush with the bottom of the chassis rail and an air tank thrown in there too :mrgreen:

Posted: **Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:41 pm**

Also been doing some more mod on Sams Surf.
This is 4 months ago :mrgreen:

This is today :roll:

Stay tuned

Posted: **Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:58 pm**

it fall off?

Posted: **Wed Jan 25, 2012 8:07 pm**

niblik
Post subject: Re: Tomsoffroad & Customs

it fall off?

Dodgy engineering :lol:

Heres a clue