Thread: Series V8 Idea

Originally Posted by bingrames

Hi guys,
I was reading last months L/R Owner international mag last night & there is a team from alldrive 4x4 in England who is in the middle of building an 100" 109 coil sprung pick up. using an disco 1 chassis engine & running gear. According to there reports there welding in a pair of series bulk head out riggers,then using defender bulkhead, series 11a windscreen, series 11a or 111 truck cab & a series 111 back body. They have also purchased a new 110 rear cross member. I was wondering if a range rover chassis could be used instead of the disco chassis? I was also wondering if there was still adequate room for the v8? I'm in the process of sending off some emails to various companies involved, as this would be a great way to still have a v8 in a series body. I too would love to have a v8 in a series land rover, & i have received my inspiration from Mr Slunnie, i loved looking at his " ute 2 " build up. Well done mate.

I was thinking that this might be a cheaper alternative that incorporates newer running gear in an older vehicle. I currently have an 4.6 92 vogue, that would look great converted in to a series 3 coil cab ute.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

One of the main issues you may have is the year of the vehicle is usually decided by the chassis. In your case, 92. This would mean you would have to comply with 1992 ADRs. Side intrusion bars in doors is an obvious one the a Series cab does not have. There would be hundreds of other "little" things.

pop058 is dead right! Your car will have to comply with every ADR on its compliance plate.

Your first port of call should be with the licencing authority in SA; they probably have a website that lists the requirements for modifications. Once you have established whether they allow modifications of the nature you are proposing, have a look at the Federal Govt site here: Vehicle Standards Bulletin 14 (VSB 14)

Cheers Charlie

Thats what I'm building as my project car using a 1976 Series 3 body and a 1976 Range Rover chassis and running gear. If your interested in doing this read my thread on my Series 3 100" in the technical chatter section. I just want a different engine in my IIA farm ute.

Most of this one is '81 series III stage 1 body on a '81 range rover chassis.

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

Most of this one is '81 series III stage 1 body on a '81 range rover chassis.

Mick

what engineering is required if you are (effectively) just swapping non-structural body panels?? e.g. 81 to 81 ??

PS sorry for the hijack

Yes, '81 on'81.
An engineers report was done on this one. Various supports had to be welded on the chassis to support the firewall, cab, etc.
On the plus side, it has constant 4wd, 4 wheel disc brakes, coil suspension and power steering.

All good reasons why I'm building it, the V8 with a gearbox, transfer case and axles to handle it, coils all round (excellent articulation), Disc brakes all round (excellent braking), rust free chassis, far better turning circle and a good wheelbase length. It's also something different as well. We've been looking at a Stage 1 and we possibly might get it. so another V8 Landy what a shame

Here's a starting point for someone.
1977 Land Rover Range Rover Ute | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Gosnells Area - Maddington
I wonder, did he get an engineer on early? Was the engineering component more than he expected? Did he just lose interest?
I wouldn't mind it myself. I'd be tempted to make it a 4 cyl diesel with S1 panels.