Series II body on D1 Chassis

[joe.woods]

Hi Guys

Been searching around but have not found anything definite; what I would like to know is if I modify a D1 chassis to fit a Series body what legalities will I face and can I use the chassis number of the series - as the number is on the firewall to register it?

FYI My 1st landie was a 67 Series II - I have just bought a project SII and I have a rolled D1 that has not been written off with body damage only (not by me). My youngest son likes the look of the old landies but I want something a bit more modern for him but with the order look, I also think it would be a good project for us to do together...he is 15 yrs old. Thanks in advance...Joe

[Mick_Marsh]

There are plenty of threads on this subject. Most end up recommending watching the DVG "A 4x4 is born".
Usually a RRC chassis is used.
Most peoples experience seems to be the chassis VIN is used and yours would become a rebodied Discovery.
Mine is registered as a '81 Landrover even though it has a '81 RRC chassis.

Search a little deeper and you will find the multitude of threads.

A 100 inch Defender?

Land Rover Series 3 100"

[JDNSW]

Technically, as Mick says, plenty have done it.

Legally, provided that it is done properly, the major issue would be that the vehicle would have the identity of its chassis, i.e., a D1, and would be required to meet all the ADRs of the date of the chassis. The last 2a was in 1972, the first D1 in 1989; there were a lot of changes to ADRs in that period, and some of the ones that the 2a body would almost certainly fail to meet would be the requirement for a passenger friendly dash and interior, and pedestrian friendly door hinges etc. I don't know that it would be impossible, but this may suggest why most such conversions use an early RR chassis. You could do this and fit D1 mechanicals.

John

[chazza]

Seeing that you live in WA, your first port-of-call should be here Modify a vehicle

Read everything including all of the links to DOTAR and then give the Engineering section a ring,

Cheers Charlie

[joe.woods]

Thanks Guys just ordered my DVD

If I was to buy a new chassis for the Series with coil suspension as an option where doe's the new chassis number come from; does it even get one? If modify the original chassis (which is in very good nick) to take the D1 drive train,will I still have the ADR issues? As you can probably gather I'm trying get around this with the least headaches...the work involved on the Landie is not an issue as I enjoy mechanical challenges...but not the paperwork type. I'm not interested in taking short cuts on the vehicle as my lad will ultimately be driving it, so I intend to build the safest vehicle I can, hence the D1 for disk brakes and such. Thanks again...Joe

[chazza]

If modify the original chassis (which is in very good nick) to take the D1 drive train,will I still have the ADR issues?

Ah! That is a slightly different kettle of fish. It is permissible to modify an existing vehicle in WA, but the ADR's on the vehicle will still apply and any upgrades you do, need to be engineered and approved by the Dept of Transport in advance.

Depending on the year of your car and whether it has a compliance plate, will determine what ADR's you have to meet. You can submit a proposal to modify to Transport and they will let you know in due course if they agree in principle; if they do, you have 2 years before permission expires.

Have a read of these as well http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa..._2011%20v3.pdf
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa...Jan2011_v2.pdf

Cheers Charlie

[Series3 GT]

It's a great project!! That's what I'm doing as you can see on my thread "Land Rover Series 3 100", My 100" is a 76' Series 3 and a 76' Rangie classic. Seeing as we both live in W.A we're going to face the same issues of registration. As has been posted look through my thread to get an idea of what involved and '4x4 is Born' is a good reference. I'm 15 and me and my dad are building it together as our first project car. The paperwork is the killer but isn't impossible. Good Luck!

[GaryFrank]

Howzit..

I'm busy with the exact same thing...a S2 88" on a Rangy chassis.

The only difference is I started with a 109 S2 pick-up and modified the load bin down to 88"
I am now busy chopping a 109" tropical roof down to fit the 88.

I have a thread on the SA 4x4 forum under the heading "Series / Rangy Hybrid" with lots of pic's

I'm also busy with a Lexus /Rangy thats been stretched to 109 that will eventually be covered with a S2 Caboose

The nice thing here in South Africa is that a vehicle only gets check once and thats when you transfer it onto your name. You are supposed to notify the traffic dept. if you make any changes but we tend to get away with it...

[Slunnie]

Have you considered finding a County/Defender chassis and still using the D1 for parts.

[GaryFrank]

Slunnie

I find the graphics of your "ute" very interesting.....did it come out as a tray-back or did you make it/

We didn't get them in SA so I had to make mine