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  1. 13th November 2010, 02:21 PM #1
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    6 wheel D1

    spotted this one today. Set up to tow a 5th wheel van. Rear axle is a lazy.
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  2. 13th November 2010, 07:24 PM #2
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    Why bother when there are better vehicles out there for the job. Notice the gas tank on the back. definately a V8 Petrol, poor old 200TDI wouldn't have a chance without serious mods. VW, Iveco, etc have 6 seater utes/trucks that I have seen up here in Darwin that tow 5th wheelers and you get teh confort of six seats and a fridge between the seats.

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  3. 13th November 2010, 10:45 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by luke68 View Post
    Why bother when there are better vehicles out there for the job. Notice the gas tank on the back. definately a V8 Petrol, poor old 200TDI wouldn't have a chance without serious mods. VW, Iveco, etc have 6 seater utes/trucks that I have seen up here in Darwin that tow 5th wheelers and you get teh confort of six seats and a fridge between the seats.

    Sorry no photos.
    How much $$ for a VW, Iveco, etc 6 seater ute/truck?

    How much for an old Disco, chop and lazy axle?

    Maybe that is why bother.
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  4. 14th November 2010, 12:54 AM #4
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    i think it looks cool!! good work whoever did it
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  5. 14th November 2010, 10:26 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by luke68 View Post
    Why bother when there are better vehicles out there for the job. Notice the gas tank on the back. definately a V8 Petrol, poor old 200TDI wouldn't have a chance without serious mods. VW, Iveco, etc have 6 seater utes/trucks that I have seen up here in Darwin that tow 5th wheelers and you get teh confort of six seats and a fridge between the seats.

    Sorry no photos.

    Agree to a point, But a bland white side by side fridge/freezer (sorry I mean Iveco twin cab) does not do it for me. I only need to seat 2 and a fridge between the seats is not on my "must haves" list.
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  6. 14th November 2010, 07:41 PM #6
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    its an early disco judging by the smaller headlights and dash, most probably a 3 door.

    the conversion looks pretty well done, pity they didnt repaint the whole car.

    I reckon that gas tank would be worth its weight in gold if its towing a 5th wheeler but like Big Jon said, its a cheap way to go for a LR nut. Whats a half decent early 3 door worth, say 3 grand on a good day and then add the conversion cost, must cheaper than a VW or the one of those yank tanks you see everywhere

    well done who ever did it
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  7. 14th November 2010, 07:51 PM #7
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    Knowing what I know about Ivecos and the time delay in getting parts from Italy, I would rather have a Land Rover any day!
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  8. 14th November 2010, 08:26 PM #8
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    With that sixwheeler badging it looks like it was done by a company who's work I've seen before. It was an 80 series done from new, set up for a coke delivery guy doing pallet deliveries in the inner city. Carried 6 pallets all up. Set him back (on top of purchase) around $40-K but was an immaculate job on the body converting to 4 doors and 4 seats (all Recaros, with huge engel between back seats) and all the usual extras.

    It was a great way for him to build HIS ultimate travel vehicle for his family, and tax deduct it. Was also selectable 6WD. Took it for a drive, was quite taken back. Only LC I've ever driven, and while I'd never own one for the obvious reasons, it would be the only way I would.

    The disco looks like a cheap job by comparison.
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