DIY snorkel
Submitted: Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 01:03
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Furphy
I have decided to make my own
snorkel using a Donalson 3" air ram and some PVC pipe (about 3-4mm thick) which I will paint. Before I cut the HJ75 to bits does anyone have any comments for this poor bugger. cheers
Reply By: John - Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 01:26
Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 01:26
Nope, No comment it's your truck you do to it what you like.
Paint it pink if you like.
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 06:25
Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 06:25
Furphy I dont whant to be rude but they look like sh-t when done that way . Fork out a few hundred bucks and get the properly made one and keep your resale value for the truck.
All the best
EricCape
York Connections
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 13:16
Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 13:16
"Furphy I dont whant to be rude but they look like sh-t when done that way "
Agree... Ive seen em, nasty.
if you cant afford a real 1, try an exhaust place.. they look 'better', unless polished they too look bleep ..
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Reply By: Member - Eric- Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 22:52
Saturday, Nov 15, 2003 at 22:52
I would have to agree with the boys , I saw one the other day , I thought the guy was advirtising his plumming business lol . Even a snorkle from
Adelaide is only $280 , Next think ill see ,is you wanting to borrow my hammer drill, to drill holes in bricks for a body liftVenus Bay
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Follow Up By: Bros - Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 13:51
Monday, Nov 17, 2003 at 13:51
Eric,
A snorkle for $280. I have searched around my area (Central Qld.) and the cheapest i can find is $426 + $100 for fitting. I have a HJ 75 and would like to fit a snorkle. Could you supply me with details of the
Adelaide supplier if possible.
Thanks in advance and cheers.
Bros.
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Follow Up By: Member - Eric- Wednesday, Nov 19, 2003 at 18:38
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2003 at 18:38
its called 4x4 systems
http://www.4wdsystems.com.au/
599 North East Road
Gilles Plains, SA 5086
Ph: +618 8369 0033
Fax: +618 8261 5158
Venus Bay
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Reply By: ross - Sunday, Nov 16, 2003 at 02:21
Sunday, Nov 16, 2003 at 02:21
Sorry Furphy but they do tend to look like the venturi vent on a sewerge system.
The main problem I have with one of these set ups is the pvc you are going to use is brittle and will get more brittle and break easily.
Here is 2 alternatives look in trading posts or ebay for a 2nd hand one or build it out of 60mm black polythene irrigation pipe.At least from a distance it will look better and wont go brittle.
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Reply By: Allan 2 (Pilbara) - Sunday, Nov 16, 2003 at 07:05
Sunday, Nov 16, 2003 at 07:05
Furphy
If your truck is a scruffy looking thing that looks
home made and amature then your plan may be okay. Other than that the exhaust idea could be ok but get the angles right and get it "Mandrel bent" or use weld in elbows, only if you can weld
well. And paint it black or the same colour as your car
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