RR CHASSIS TO SERIES BODY

[BRINDO75]

HI i hav a 85 range rover that im thinking of cutting into a 90 and fitting one of the bodys i have onto it .

1 is it still legal to do

2 would i b better off making a 100"

3 or would it be better to graft the hangers and diffs to the series chassis

4 i want to keep the v8 its fuel injected too

Any help will be appreciated

[DaveS3]

Originally posted by BRINDO75
HI i hav a 85 range rover that im thinking of cutting into a 90 and fitting one of the bodys i have onto it .

1 is it still legal to do

2 would i b better off making a 100"

3 or would it be better to graft the hangers and diffs to the series chassis

4 i want to keep the v8 its fuel injected too

Any help will be appreciated

1) Yes - but like anything these days it has to comply to rules and regulations eg relevant ADRs (easer to use an older RR and a new series, as this covers all ADRS) but all work still needs to be engineered

2) Depends what you want to use it for. 90' is great for tight trails, with no really steep stuff, 100' about perfect for everything (upto about 36/37' tyres). 100'is standard RR, thereforse using standard parts making spares easier to come by. BTW - a 90 isnt really a 90 (Its about 92 - 93)

3) This is easier to engineer due to it being termed as a 'modifacation', whereas the 100' is a 'ReBodied vehicle', more legal loopholes to jump through.

4) Again depends on what base you want to use. RR is standard, but if you want to coil a series, then the V8 should be easy :wink:

[BRINDO75]

thanks daves3
Ill look into the 100 more then ive seen a few so ill just do that . hopfully be ready for the lroc swap meet

[DaveS3]

Cool dude. Way mines goin it will never be finished :cry:
Hopefull July/August!

[discoute]

If you go for 100inch rangie chassis you will need to modify a 109 series body to fit, the rear section, that is the tub will need to be shortened about 225mm in the front of the wheel arch, I have done this conversion in the past and about to do another in a week or so. If you want some pics I will send them to you. Will help if you have not done this before.

glen

[BRINDO75]

Thanks more the merry pics will help . ive done a series chassis change but this will be a little different . i think ive got enough parts but i will see.

[BRINDO75]

Sorry my email is brindo75@hotmail.com

[disco_ute]

post yr pics here so we can all see them

Mick

[discoute]

Happy to help, is quite involved to this but the end product is offroad abilty with a light truck. The body mod is fairly straight forward, the chassis work is a bit involved. will send you some info via email.

glen

[discoute]

I will post pics here. :!: But, this is what my workshop is all about, it may be viewed as spam.

glen

[disco_ute]

You guys need to wtch a Discovery series called "A 4x4 is born" they convert an 86 rangie in to a 100" LandRover... and they take no shortcuts!!

[incisor]

i doubt it somehow......

[disco_ute]

Originally posted by discoute
I will post pics here. :!: But, this is what my workshop is all about, it may be viewed as spam.

glen

These guys wont view it as spam as i am sure there are heaps of ppl intersted on how its done even if they would never do it themselves I know i am!!

Mick

[mark2]

You need to track down a DVD series called a "4x4 is Born"

Its a very detailed (15 hours), entertaining and informative video production (originaly made for Discovery Channel) on exactly what you are considering - making a range rover hybrid using a modified range rover chassis and series or 110/90 body work. Lots of good ideas, inspiration and tips even if you decide not to do it exactly the same way he did.

I would go with 100" wheel base - apart from not having to cut and shorten the rangie chassis in a critical structural area, 100" is about the ideal off road wheelbase anyway.

I also have a lot of photos of my 100" hybrid, PM me with your email address if you would like some.

[discoute]

Ok the boss has spoken, I am rechassising :?: My old race truck it is 100 leaf spring ATM. So it is now getting a rangie chassis, Starting this wek sometime so I will post pics as it goes. As far as body goes it is allready modified so I can only give distructions on this part of it.

glen

[BRINDO75]

well we are pulling the rangie apart tomorrow and the series body will be sat onto the chassis by the end of the week hopfully. i work shift work. so any pics will be a great asset to me and my father and brother. email is brindo75@hotmail.com

[DaveS3]

Post pics Glen. Would love to see them.

Dave.

[discoute]

Yes I will post pics, there wil be some other things I am do to the chassis that my be of interest to some. I am not sure how to post pics on this forum.

glen[/img]

[disco_ute]

glen this will help

http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Foru...iewtopic&t=9766 (http://www.aulro.com/modules.php?name=Forumsfile=viewtopic&t=9766)
Mick

[DaveS3]

Yeh would love to see any of it to gather ideas.

If you email them do me dmak26 at hotmail dot com i'll try loading them https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

I have just started bracing all the suspension mounts on mine (especially the controlarm mounts sine i cut clean off all the RR body mounts)

Dave.

[disco_ute]

where are yr picks dave??? I need some eye candy bigbrother only covers 1/2 my needs https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

[101RRS]

I can confirm the "4x4 is Reborn" DVD is tops.

Was thinking about doing the same but on reflection what does a Series or defender body add to the project - Range Rovers are cheap and the same suspension mods can be done as if it was a hybrid with far less work and engineering. The other aspect was that RTA tech standards have indicated that they frown in newer cars that have been demodernized eg a 90s rangie with a series body but look favaouably on an older car being moderised - eg a series body with later safety mods like a rangie chassis (is the glass half full or is it have empty?). The issue becomes vehicle ident - is a 90s rangie with a 70s body a 90s or a 70s car - I have been given mixed messages from the RTA on this.

So it is clear that any such work should be done not only with an engineer in mind but in discussion with the RTA.

Garry

[mark2]

Originally posted by garrycol
I can confirm the "4x4 is Reborn" DVD is tops.

Was thinking about doing the same but on reflection what does a Series or defender body add to the project - Range Rovers are cheap and the same suspension mods can be done as if it was a hybrid with far less work and engineering. The other aspect was that RTA tech standards have indicated that they frown in newer cars that have been demodernized eg a 90s rangie with a series body but look favaouably on an older car being moderised - eg a series body with later safety mods like a rangie chassis (is the glass half full or is it have empty?). The issue becomes vehicle ident - is a 90s rangie with a 70s body a 90s or a 70s car - I have been given mixed messages from the RTA on this.

So it is clear that any such work should be done not only with an engineer in mind but in discussion with the RTA.

Garry

The reduced center of gravity (and overall weight) is very noticeable off-road. I also like the ability to hose out the interior. Some also think series panels look better than a rangie......others simply want to build something 'unique'

Mine was/is registered as a Series 3 which had been converted to coil springs and a V8 with a corresponding modification plate. You may have to restamp the chassis number to achieve this (I'm not saying I did or that you should.......)

[RoverOne]

Originally posted by BRINDO75
well we are pulling the rangie apart tomorrow and the series body will be sat onto the chassis by the end of the week hopfully. i work shift work. so any pics will be a great asset to me and my father and brother. email is brindo75@hotmail.com

Good stuff BRINDO, I'll keep watching with enthusiasm to your progress, might even help out, I can hold a torch OK.

Cheers
Bryce

[discoute]

Hi to all,

Dave I did try to send some pics to you but returned failed delivery, have been busy in the shop for last few nights, I will set up a link tonight with some starting pics. Will take a few hours to do will repost when I've got this set up.

Brindo I'll send you a pm with some steel you will need for the chassis mods.

glen

[discoute]

Hi all

Photo link.

http://www.brotherscustomshop.com/about2.html

glen

[BRINDO75]

I was a bit slow yesterday we didnt get to start but today we have dismantled the rangie its now a chassis and motor plus driveline .

will be waiting for material sheet,thanks glen [/img]

[BRINDO75]

Pics are in of the rangie strpped page 5 in gallery under brindo75