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Skylaunch Ltd
Glider Winches
E11-E14 Wem Industrial Estate,
Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5SD ENGLAND
Tel: +44(0) 1939 235845
Fax: +44(0) 1939 234059
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Example Quote for Re-engineering Tost Winch
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Visit Gliding Club and (if necessary) remove the Tost from its lorry, lower onto our trailer/truck and return it to Skylaunch HQ (We have a special lifting rig for this purpose).
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Improvements:
1) Remove Tost axle from the winch, turn diff around the correct way, which gives cable feed from bottom.
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2) Convert to new disc brake system with single lever on control panel (as Skylaunch) and simple weight system for cable tow-out. Also renew drum hub ends, build up and modify shaft ends to new larger diameter, shallower taper, larger keys system as original drive shaft tapers are prone to sheer the keyways, especially with larger engines such as the 7.4l or 8.2l V8s. Renew drum engagement drive pegs as necessary. Fit partial brake system on drum selector lever, for neutral drum drag.
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3) Manufacture new fully machined and balanced narrow width drums with catch rails. Fabricate new half round drum covers to fit closely around catch rails. Fit protection bars in Chassis to contain any loops from damaging brakes and allows the cable to be quickly untangled.
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4) Mount Tost axle on modified chassis with new twin wheel trailer axles with suspension, tow hitch (50mm ball) auto reverse brakes etc. Your old lorry should be worth £2-3,000 as there are many vintage/military lorry enthusiasts looking for projects.
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5) Remount engine/trans with sumps horizontal (not top of engine) re-position for correct Propshaft angles and fit with rubber mounts. Rewire everything using circuit breakers mounted in the control panel, renew and re-route all Pipe-work as necessary.
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6) To install new or modify existing LPG only system with your tank; includes new carburettor, air filter, evaporator, pipe work etc as necessary.
7) To install original radiator with thermostatically controlled auxiliary electric fan. Fit new remote fan driven transmission cooler with thermostat.
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8) Renew and re-route exhausts as necessary to exit out of front of winch
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9) Remanufacture and balance Propshaft as necessary and manufacture transmission brake with pedal in cab for easy drum engagement with engine running and no dangerous hand turning of drums.
10) Fit new Skylaunch pulley/roller heads (pulleys/rollers are interchangeable for synthetic or steel cable).
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11) Re-engineer Tost guillotines with booster springs and new linkage to cab.
12) To paint or powder coat all parts as applicable (Skylaunch yellow & blue)
13) To fabricate new, or modify existing covers, guards and panels over engine (including gas struts for engine covers), cable run etc. (May re-use some Tost bonnets)
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14) Fit 2 rolls of new Skyrope to winch (includes 2 new rope traces).
Total price delivered, with training etc, if we re-use existing engines and T400 transmissions (price includes full service)
£20,998.00 per winch + VAT.
Prices assume original engine, radiator, Tost axle and transmission are in working order.
Options:
A) To fit all new 8.2litre big block Chevy engine with GM/ Oldsmobile transmission bell housing adaptor to winch.
ADD £7,463.00 + VAT.
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B) To fit pre-made cab (1.2m wide) over axle and equip with special single lever drum selector system, transmission brake, Skylaunch control panel system, wiring, levers, double seat, heater etc.
ADD £4,350.00 + VAT
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We hope this quotation meets with your approval. Please don't hesitate to contact me for any further information or with any comments and queries.
With Best Regards,
Mike Groves
Skylaunch Limited.
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