Modified Land Rovers

[ellard]

Hi there all

For those who dont know me - I have been collecting vintage Land Rover Fire Engines for some time now - whom now wants to tackle a new project "toy".

I was inspired after a 4x4 trip in a coil sprung TD5 (2004 Discovery) around the Hawker area last weekend (flinders Rangers SA) - I was amazed with the abilities of this Vehicle (unbelieveable) - granted it was fitted with heaps of electronic controled gizmos but still a great vehcile.

I want to build a registrable coil sprung vehcile on a old series II - III chassis - initally it will be the old landy motor but as money becomes available hopefully a TDI engine & drive train.

Can any body put me onto some one has already tackled a simular project (especially the leaf to coil springs conversion) and the implications to get the machine registered etc.

Many thanks and looking forwards to the input.

Wayne

[stephen]

DAS, GURU, Dave is undertaking this project at the moment. He works for Overkill Engineering. Can see a buildup thread here.



http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/...opic.php't=5243 (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php't=5243)

[ellard]

Stephen

Do you have another short cut - as I am unable to find what your talking about.

I have registered to be a user of the site but still unable to find it.

In saying that it might be right in front of my face.

Many Thanks

Wayne

[p38arover]

Clicking on the link in the post above takes one straight to it:

DAS's D90 (New Pic's at last)

Umm, you did click on:
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/...opic.php't=5243 (http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modules/phpBB2/viewtopic.php't=5243) ?

Ron

[Frenchie]

It would be a lot easier (but less of a challenge :wink: ) to use an old Rangie chassis and running gear then fit the Series body, called a hybrid, which has been done plenty of times before.

The DVD "A 4wd is Born" goes through the whole procedure.

[101RRS]

Is this the sort of thing you had in mind

This is my sort of car

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Landrover-Series-1-8...1QQcmdZViewItem (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Landrover-Series-1-80-inch-3-9i-v8-Hybrid_W0QQitemZ4583062577QQcategoryZ29748QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem)

[ellard]

Sorry Guys

I have now managed to open the link to the other site (Must have been a glitch in the system) yes its a very impressive vehicle indeed.

I will be following its build up.

There was a mention of the Range Rover conversion - does any one know of any is Australia whom I may be able to chat to - like to do my homework on projects before starting.

many thanks for all the input.

Wayne

[DaveS3]

Biggest problem is getting the welding certified.

All you *need* (a loose term) is the 2 front bulhead/firewall outriggers.
You will need a certified welder who has a chassis ticket to be able to get it engineered.

The rest ie - rear crossmember, rear bulkhead outriggers fuel tank mounts can easily be fabricated

I'm currently building one. Ive got most of it sussed, now its all time and $$$ which being a full time student can be hard to come by :oops:

But holiday time is nice style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Should start to see a bit of progress over December / January

Not many in Aus, or none that have websites etc - its all who you know.
Best to have a search of some of the UK forums and ask.

If you find anything good - let us know.

Dave.

PS - http://www.doric.plus.com/decsbuild/progal.htm

[LRHybrid100]

Have a look at this site for a 100" Hybrid build

http://www.orrp.com/smf/index.php'topic=10652.0

or an older one:

http://www.madbadgers.freeserve.co.uk/

Enjoy

LRH

[LRHybrid100]

Mate of mine is just building a 100" Series 1 for comps

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album114/Dscn0746.sized.jpg

http://www.aulro.com/albums/album114/Dscn0747.sized.jpg

This is his second 100"

LRH

[Ace]

Just get an old rangie and whack the series body on it, much easier, and will be better off road. Get a hold of the A 4x4 Is Born dvd's from the discovery chanel series, it details everything. Matt

[one_iota]

Originally posted by Ace
Just get an old rangie and whack the series body on it, much easier, and will be better off road. Get a hold of the A 4x4 Is Born dvd's from the discovery chanel series, it details everything. Matt

Having a well equipped shed, some long suffering mates and LR contacts helps :wink:

[101RRS]

Originally posted by LRHybrid100
Mate of mine is just building a 100" Series 1 for comps

This is his second 100"

LRH

Did this start off as a long wheel base ute. I was thinking of doing something similar with a shorty series 1. However, I know where there is a reasonably complete long wheel base ute on a farm and was thinking of trying to acquire it and using it.

My only concern was wrecking a series 1 as they are starting to become a bit rare.

Gazzz

[Ace]

Originally posted by one_iota+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(one_iota)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Ace
Just get an old rangie and whack the series body on it, much easier, and will be better off road. Get a hold of the A 4x4 Is Born dvd's from the discovery chanel series, it details everything. Matt

Having a well equipped shed, some long suffering mates and LR contacts helps :wink:[/b][/quote]

Good point, speaking of which, are you busy this weekend Mahn? :wink: style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[LRHybrid100]

Originally posted by garrycol
Did this start off as a long wheel base ute. I was thinking of doing something similar with a shorty series 1. However, I know where there is a reasonably complete long wheel base ute on a farm and was thinking of trying to acquire it and using it.

My only concern was wrecking a series 1 as they are starting to become a bit rare.

Gazzz

This started out as a 88" S1 - see on the sides where he has extended the rear tub.

It also has a complete flip front for easy access to the motor etc

LRH