moomin
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Oct 10, 2014 18:24:17 GMT
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Started on this project what seems forever ago but is only July 2013. For some reason I couldn't get the idea of building a lowered Land Rover with a big engine out of my head... Started with this beaten to death ex-military 109 with a solid(ish) chassis...   Decided that the only polite thing to do was to put a Jaguar V12 in it and make it RWD, and 14" lower.. I have billions of photos so here's a few choice moments.      140MPH clocks of course   After much effort and work finally all came into place last weekend, with the completion of the exhaust. A short list of some of the modifications:Mid chassis cross members removed and replaced. Nearly the whole firewall and bulk head remade. Bespoke radiator, trans-cooler. Bespoke leaf springs, front and rear. Steering column moved over 45mm. HE V12 5.3l running 175 Strombergs. TH400 Autobox with BM shifter. Removal of front diff and casing. Bespoke dash. Suicide doors, of course...    
Any of course here's a firing up video from last weekend! |
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Last Edit: May 23, 2015 20:21:38 GMT by moomin
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Oct 10, 2014 18:29:55 GMT
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Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver.
1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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Oct 10, 2014 18:40:21 GMT
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that is so cool
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MK2VR6
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Oct 10, 2014 18:59:30 GMT
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Hot damn, yeah!!!!
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Oct 10, 2014 19:10:46 GMT
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Have you just slapped in the jag slushbox for ease? My heart skipped a beat when you mentioned a jag V12... and it went straight into my mouth when I saw it was a pre-HE engine
The next polite thing to do, would be to fit some low CR pistons, and a turbo or 4..... the pre-HE head is just screaming for it
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You're like a crazy backyard genius! |
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qwerty
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Oct 10, 2014 20:08:37 GMT
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That looks fantastic! Perfect ride height in my opinion. Just needs a tad more tyre.
Love it. More pictures always needed!
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omega
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Oct 10, 2014 22:20:10 GMT
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love it
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sowen
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Oct 10, 2014 22:29:14 GMT
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Yes, yes and thrice YES!
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Oct 10, 2014 23:43:10 GMT
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Epic. What a beast....
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New cars. Who needs em.....
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vulgalour
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do not paint
DO NOT PAINT
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maf260
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Superb. The best modified Land Rover on here bar none! Anyone can slam one and put a V8 in, but you've shown that's way too simple!!
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Great work OP.
Nice to see RR members never run out of new ideas...
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Oct 11, 2014 10:16:52 GMT
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Win... Overload...
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brc76
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Oct 11, 2014 10:26:44 GMT
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was not expecting that! wow!
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J1MMY
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Oct 11, 2014 10:26:49 GMT
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Oh now you've done it.... Words fail to describe how lusty that is.
Bookmarked.
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Your opinion is invalid, I've seen your wife.
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VND
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Oct 11, 2014 10:36:16 GMT
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That's win.
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Oct 11, 2014 12:35:08 GMT
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That is where perfection is right there...!!!!!!!!!1
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Oct 11, 2014 15:56:49 GMT
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love it! how did you lower it, decambered leaves and axle on top ?
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moomin
Part of things
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Oct 11, 2014 17:45:05 GMT
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love it! how did you lower it, decambered leaves and axle on top ? Original springs had seen better days, Owen Springs made some new one to LR spec but with no camber. Basically straight eye to eye, and shortened. The front will sit 2" lower but as I've not driven it yet I want to make sure it won't hit the bump stops. |
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@toxicknobs
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Oct 11, 2014 18:06:01 GMT
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where are these other pics?? We need more!! Tried to sneak some more from your photobucket, but you've got it set to private  |
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You're like a crazy backyard genius!
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