Tuesday 25 May 2010

A different kind of Tor

How many more times will I have to run out of gear for me to realise/admit that my trad rack is woefully inadequate and go and spend some cash?

One more it would seem. Tonight, at High Tor. Not only did I run out of wires that would fit, I was using my Petzl spirits which gave little confidence in the wires I placed not lifting out the second I was above them. Oh and the core of my rope seems badly damaged about 10cm from the middle.

This weekend Nat wanted to see some of her old school mates and I took that opportunity to totally abuse her parents hospitality and the vast array of tools and DIY equipment her dad hoards.

To good effect I might add. Vinyl floor fitted, B pillar trim cut out of old bulkhead (tricky). New panels cut. Vinyl inserts cut for trays etc.

New Vinyl Floor (by travelswithmyt4)

Extra Vinyl (by travelswithmyt4)

Passenger Side (by travelswithmyt4)

Drivers Side (by travelswithmyt4)

B Pillar (by travelswithmyt4)

Next up is lighting, headlining, carpetting and flashing tape. Lots of it...

Still can't find a non switched non timed live in the back of the van though.

2 comments:

Butters said...

Looking good so far - give me a shout if you want a hand sorting out the permanent\non-permanent earth.

Paul Bennett said...

I've found that, its a whopping brown cable attached to an earthing pin.

All the lives I've found so far are on a timer. Even with rear roof lights in the always on position, they switch off after 15 mins.

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