| Author | Message | ||
     Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 164 Registered: 09-2002 |
I am wanting to make a snorkel that doesn't look like a 5 year old made it. What i need to find is a top piece. I was told New Holland tractors have this for their intake, but I need a part# to find it at the dealers. If you have suggestions or pics it would be greatly appreciated. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 672 Registered: 04-2002 |
You can buy just the heads for the safari snorkel if you really want to make it look good. I almost think its just worth getting the whole safari snorkel though, they really aren't that much money when you consider the quality of their construction and fit. I have yet to see a homemade one that comes close to comparing but of course yours might be the first. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 673 Registered: 04-2002 |
here is a link to where you can buy just the top pieces from the safari snokels: http://www.4by4connection.com/landrover3.html | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 167 Registered: 09-2002 |
Thanks, but it is actually for a RR Classic, it is just that the response is slow over there on that board, I was hoping to find the top like the Defenders use. I like that top, I was just trying to find it cheaper. Thanks for the quick response. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 674 Registered: 04-2002 |
oh okay, I'm suprised they have never started making them for the RRC. Seems wierd if you ask me. | ||
| Will Roeder (Will_roeder) Senior Member Username: Will_roeder Post Number: 663 Registered: 02-2002 |
Try Mantec... | ||
| Gil Stevens (Gil) Senior Member Username: Gil Post Number: 348 Registered: 02-2002 |
rrc are much easier to make as a straight pipe will drop right into the top of the fender behind the hood. i saw a home version out of pvc that looked indentical to the mantec. | ||
| Carter Simcoe (Carter) Senior Member Username: Carter Post Number: 675 Registered: 04-2002 |
yeah the mantec design would be easy to copy as long as you get the cut in the body panel done right. Its when guys start trying to copy the safari snorkel and the way it goes against the outside of the fender that things start to get really . | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 168 Registered: 09-2002 |
I plan on using pipe from a muffler shop then have it painted. I think it will hold up better and be cheaper. I recall david Gage saying from a New Holland tractor dealer I just can't find a damn parts guy that knows what I am talking about. I was hoping someone had a lead on one. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2288 Registered: 02-2002 |
Aaron, Yep, it's the old Ford tractor style... there are two different sizes of the neck at the bottom, you want the one closer to 2", not the smaller one. I don't know the part number, but.... if you wallk up to the parts counter in the shop, ask for the mushroom cap for the air intake... that's what I asked for, and they brought 'em out... were around ~$25 or so, as I recall... didn't buy one yet, seeing as how I need to get the rest of the rover back together first....  -L | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 170 Registered: 09-2002 |
Leslie is the dealer close to you? You could be a swell guy and I could pay you to ship it to me, or you could give me their # and I will call them and have them ship it, as we don't have any tractor dealers close by. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2289 Registered: 02-2002 |
Aaron, I have no qualms about getting and shipping one to you, but I'll guarantee you that there is one much closer to you, within driving distance.... Wilmington, Hmm..... NASH EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1190 HWY 53 WEST BURGAW, NC 28425 JOHNSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 1590 VINSON BLVD NC 130 EAST BRUNSWICK, NC 28424 American Tool & Tractor 102 Eastwood Rd. Wilmington NC Wilmington Lawn & Leisure 253 S. Kerr Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 Honest Injun 939 S Kerr Ave. Wilmington NC http://www.maporama.com/affiliates/newholland/ http://www.tractorsusa.com/ Coastal carolinas are covered over with farms and golf courses, so there'll be plenty of tractor supply places close to you. -L | ||
| Chris Brennan (Cdmbrennan) Member Username: Cdmbrennan Post Number: 50 Registered: 01-2003 |
Awhile back someone suggested making a Mantec-style snorkel instead of purchasing one...sounds good. Would anyone with an installed Mantec snorkel be willing to provide some details - as far as how long of tubing, where on body to cut, how to link under hood, etc- as a DIY Mantec snorkel? This would be very helpful, as the only snorkel I've seen in St. Louis was a Safari one and I'm not so keen on that design. Anyone? | ||
| Aaron Richardet (Draaronr) Member Username: Draaronr Post Number: 172 Registered: 09-2002 |
Damn Leslie you are good, everything but phone and part #s, I guess I am a little let down. No seriously thank I will try them this week. I will let you all know what I find and I will post pics of entire operation when done. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 2292 Registered: 02-2002 |
lol, sorry, I was in a hurry, had an appointment yesterday afternoon.... I don't know which of those may or may not have one available, or in stock, etc., but, that's a lead.... if none pan out, holler at me and we'll hunt one down for ya.... Oh, FWIW, http://www.coxtractor.com/ is the place in town where I had one in hand.... like I said, tell 'em you need a "mushroom cap" air-intake like what is on a Ford tractor, and you want the one that is a little bigger than a 2" diameter outlet pipe, not the smaller one that's about 1 3/4" or so.... -L | ||
| Jeff Penrose (Craftman) New Member Username: Craftman Post Number: 13 Registered: 02-2003 |
http://www.yellowdefender.com/accessories/exterior/Snorkel2/Mvc-043f.jpg I remember looking these up a while back, they seemed expensive, if I remember correctly. Good luck! |
