Project Zetros

[Drillman]

It just needs the biggest set of Carlos Fandangos that can be shoehorned under the fenders and jobs a good un

How hard can it be?

 

[CPF]

Hi are you out on a jolly with your new toy ?

 

[tomlad]

Hi
Is the body now alot lower than on the xerion , it looks it ?
Obviously all the best

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Yes, it will be over a foot lower.

Hi are you out on a jolly with your new toy ?

Been to Moreton’s Tyres this morning then on to the sign makers.

 

[Zebbedee]

What size of tyres did you manage to get on

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Just a measure up today, he's going to send details.

 

[2wheels]

Yes, it will be over a foot lower.




Been to Moreton’s Tyres this morning then on to the sign makers.

good folk to deal with.

 

[Kevtherev]

Yes, it will be over a foot lower.




Been to Moreton’s Tyres this morning then on to the sign makers.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

When do we leave?

 

[mf7480]

Any progress/ updates?

 

[Fruitbat]

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[Steevo]

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That’s @Phil P ‘s Christmas project sorted for 2021!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Any progress/ updates?

Not really, I’ve taken it to Moreton’s Tyres for a measure up and to the sign makers to measure the cab. Waiting for quotes there.

I’ve mostly been building up the Bredal body and sorting that out with all new bearings and stuff. Lots of faffing around and running about at the moment.

 

[kiwi pom]

Are you going for single wheels on the back Pete or duals?
Local transport have just put a new Iveco 4x4 spreader on the road, looks a beast must get a photo.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I think singles. I asked about duals but without going into too much detail it wouldn’t really work for all situations.

We can get a 750/45 22.5 under the back and put the 600 existing rears on the front.

Jon at Moreton’s asked why I want to change them at all because what’s on it now are a very capable tyre, but I want it on the best we can possibly get right from day one.

I did consider the possibility of changing the rear diff and going for a 750 26 of some sort but if I’m honest I can’t run to that expense just now. I will give that some thought when we have to change again.

An important fact to consider is that the tare weight of the Zetros is nearly 8 tonnes less than the Xerion. For all it’s weight, the Xerion on 800/70 38s travelled very well on worked ground, and in theory the Zetros should tread lighter on the ground. If I find that not to be the case then I’ll be a bit disappointed.

For really tender ground I’ve still got the Big A if that’s what customers prefer.

 

[ED.D]

For really tender ground I’ve still got the Big A if that’s what customers prefer.

what’s this Pete!
Sounds like your compromising ?

seriously, it’s looking good. Hope it does the job for you.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

It’s disappointingly easy to have to compromise when you’re rapidly running out of cash!

 

[ollie989898]

I can't help but think this machine and operation in general is crying out for a youtube channel myself....

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I have a face built for radio

 

[Farmer Fin]

I have a face built for radio

Helmet like the Stig?