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Old 05-02-08, 08:58
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wow, that looks like a box of goodies

I think Jim is right, if the front dees were unbolted from an acco and this frame bolted in place, you would have an A frame for long distance towing...

I bet hodgo over at AULRO forum can confirm this...

I'd be interested in a set of chains for my Mk3 if you'd like to sell a pair?
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Old 05-02-08, 10:16
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Thanks for the replies, here is another shot of the fixings. With attachments taken of at the pin (had not thought of that), and the pin could be used in the "D"s, but I imagine there would be some slop. Not sure what the bolt pattern of "D"s are either, are the bumpers themselves bolted from the front? Maybe they bolt on there? Been awhile since I had a good look at an ACCO so am unsure what the set up is. But I take it that it is definatley an ACCO "A" Frame (Until proven otherwise)
Sam, I do sell a few of the chains at Corawa Swim In ($10.00 pr) if you know anyone coming down. I fear they would be somewhat expensive to mail.
Now to try and work out how to post pics on the new setup

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Old 06-02-08, 08:41
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here's a pic of an acco towing D!

richard - do you have a rough idea of how much a pair of chains weigh? I dont know anyone locally who will be heading down that way...
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Old 06-02-08, 12:10
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Thanks for the pic Sam, Jim S is right, exactly the same as a blitz "D".
A pair of chains weigh 1.5 kgs.
Drive the Mk3 down and I'll give you a pair gratis!!!!
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Old 06-02-08, 23:50
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How big is that A frame?

Looks like the one for land rovers, but the mounts at the back are a mystery, could be the floor mounts to fit them to a wrecker land rover. If it is it would make it very rare as only 3 I know of still exist, and 2 of them are in bandiana. And to me it looks mighty similar.

See pics on these pages
http://www.remlr.com/bandi-yard.html
http://www.remlr.com/lrprpics2a.html
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And if you haven't seen it already Richard, have a look at the Army Inter Chapter of REMLR

http://www.remlr.com/Army-Inter/
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Old 07-02-08, 09:06
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Drive the Mk3 down and I'll give you a pair gratis!!!!
Hooroo
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Sounds good Richard! I'll just have to get the bank loan approved first to cover the fuel bill!!! its a thirsty beast
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