Thread: 2a body on a RRC chassis

A table top might be easiest, using an LWB donor. Don't have to worry about the rear wheel arch lining up then or fuel tank filler placement etc.
But then by the time you fit the V8 or whatever under the bonnet, you may have to have the radiator forward flush with the mudguards, losing much of what distingishes a Series from a 110 or Defender.
Also, I believe the vehicle's identity is the chassis number, and all ADR's relevent to the chassis number's build date must be complied with, such as headlights in the guards not radiator panel, seatbelts, padded dash and so forth.
Cheers,
Mark

Visit Discovery Automotives website.
Julian there dis just that,it was featured in a 4WD mag a long time ago.
Pretty sure he has a link to the project.
ENJOY
Andrew

This is a fascinating read from Outerlimits4x4. Make sure you also follow the links onto Pirate4x4 also as much of the info is in these threads also.

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Yep I`m the proud new owner of a rrc/s3/defender hybrid ute.I cheated and brought one already done.As posted the radiator does end up flush with the front.Mine has the Isuzu 3.6 diesel,wich is a good fit with a reasonable amount of room around it.
Cheers Hall

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/isuzu-land...0072-4bb1.html
Yep
Cheers Hall

Thanks for the input I'm now gaining more momentum with my research and ideas. I do like the idea of having an isuzu engine transmission and gear box. However, I would like to keep original parts in the hybrid landy.

Paul.

In my new toy it`s a Isuzu motor and the original range rover gearbox and tranfer case with a adaptor plate to makeit all come together.
Cheers Hall

I would like to bump this thread : I'm also doing some research on putting a 109" body on a RRC (100") chassis.

Some issues come to mind:

- lining up the wheel arches: since there is a fair amount of spare metal on a 109, I assume centering the body front-to-back and then trimming the wheel-arches to suite wouldn't be too much of an issue?
- mounting the body: I assume fabricating assorted mounting plates and outriggers would be necessary? I haven't actually compared a RRC chassis to a 109 chassis....
- front and rear cross-members: the RRC chassis doesn't really have them, I suppose I'll have to steal those off a Series chassis?
- front grill & bonnet: depending on how I position the bulkhead, I suppose I'm going to struggle to squeeze the 3.5 V8 into the available hole?

Does anybody have a chassis dimension diagram for the RRC? I have one for the Series 3, and I assume the series 2a is fairly close.