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    yank needs build help

    I have a series three that is rusty and tired. what i want to do is do a swap using a discovery. In short, roll the old rust out and roll in something not so rusty with a better suspension. Here is the problem no one does this near me (not a jeep or chevy or ford POS) i have looked for books and have found nothing. i have the book on hybrids and it is close to worthless in terms of how to do. has anyone done this in this forum and if so what do i have to do? What are the unseen problems? I can get a good dicovery for nothing, that is the reason of the choice in vehicle. I can weld and do sheet metal work. i need help .So HELP Please.
    thanks for any ideas........and yes i know it will be a pain in the ass and i should by a ferrari because it will be cheaper.....i know.
    Thoughts?

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    I wish I could help. That's a project I'd love to do.

    I couldn't help but notice the username - I used to use Tallgrass Technologies tape backup/hard drive units many, many years ago. (I still have stuff on tape but I can't find a compatible drive I can use to get the data back. )

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    sorry about the accessibility data. you can tape drives here for cheap but you probable also have drier and OS issues and data compatibility issues too.i am sure people due it but they do not seem to let the 411 out.

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    sorry about the un-accessibility of your data. you can get tape drives here for cheap but you probable also have driver and OS issues and data compatibility issues too.i am sure people due it but they do not seem to let the 411 out.

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    lots of fabrication work to make the bodies cross mount, and you will have to drop some inches out of the tub of the series to make it fit over a disco chassis.

    extensive firewall mods foot plate and tunnel mods as well as seat box.

    brake master and clutches and the like will need work but its not insurmountable and you will run into some hassles routing the steering gear due to the series running a relay box under the front and using a pushrod from the steering box which is mounted on a panel support member..

    fun and games with the radiator mount up and the usual routine is to put a defender/county radiator bulkhead and bonnet in to make room for the v8/tdi but the tdi can be made to work with the standard bulhead positioning with some reworking of the fan and shroud, namely get rid of them and fit a thermofan.

    Good luck if you want to retain the aircon, your best bet here is to naff it and fit a converted york type reciprocating compressor that becomes your aircompressor.


    that should get you started.
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    Here is an easier way of doing the conversion. Also, use a Defender steering column, Master cylinder etc into it.

    Outer Limits 4x4 Board :: View topic - MogRover construction
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    thanks... i figured there would be metal work which is a ok. i think i need pics so i can visual it. i guess i am surprised with all the documented web pages on everything from harnessing hippie love rays ect. to converting a corvette into a ferrari i thought this would have been common.

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    All of the pics are in that link that I've given you - its a compilation. Also, follow the links that come off it as thats where the information is.
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    it can't be that simple! i an not complaining but i hate asking a question to the answer be that simple. i will look into it

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    If you're after coils etc hav you considered using a Defender or County chassis instead? I'm sure it'll be a hell of a lot easier and quicker and most of the problems and compromises will be solved.
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