datman
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Post by datman on May 15, 2011 23:33:24 GMT
Slots will be going as I have something bigger and cooler going on  |
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Post by datman on May 18, 2011 22:21:10 GMT
Today: Left quarter and lamp wiring. Numberplate lights Rear bumper ends Door Mirror (From an early Patrol) Scuttle top, wipers, bonnet, sill plastics, new towball, some work on doors and of course another test drive.        Panel alignment could do with improving in the future. Need to find a washer bottle for it tomorrow, and fit some side windows and rear floor, and she's nearly ready for MOT. |
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teaboy
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Make tea, not war.
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Post by teaboy on May 18, 2011 22:43:38 GMT
I love this car, top job mate.
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Post by Guest on May 18, 2011 23:08:35 GMT
Fantastic build, you gotta love the old range rovers! Best thing Imo is the fact you've managed to keep the whole thing looking like it should be that way! Wonder what would happen if you stuck a 1UZFE Lexus 4 litre V8 into a rangey??  |
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task
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Post by task on May 20, 2011 9:07:58 GMT
Badge of win. |
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datman
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Post by datman on May 20, 2011 11:01:15 GMT
 Down to the tyre centre to get the tracking done. Now has expansion bottle, washer bottle, new numberplates, new wiper blades.. ready for MOT. |
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Post by hardcore on May 20, 2011 11:11:07 GMT
This is really excellent Will - good luck with the MoT |
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leigh
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Travelin' with Flavin
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Post by leigh on May 20, 2011 20:22:32 GMT
Well done man, delighted to see that!
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Post by tonybmw on May 20, 2011 20:34:40 GMT
Result |
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EmDee
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Post by EmDee on May 20, 2011 20:37:42 GMT
Let the nametaking and asskicking commence!
love this project, very well played
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Post by Al Ramone on May 20, 2011 20:41:27 GMT
well done you happy with the way it drives/goes? |
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datman
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Post by datman on May 20, 2011 22:10:59 GMT
The actual feel of it is very good, theres 3 things bugging me Tyre noise. This thing howls with these knobblys on. Going to change the wheels and tyres. Intake noise. The thing sounds like a fighter jet when the turbo really gets going. Amusing for a minute or two but really needs a proper airfilter box sourcing/making. Some rattles to sort such as tailgate. Performance is nothing to shout about but I have not started to work on the fuel system yet, so the power is probably only 130bhp, same as standard petrol rangie. I plan on injector pump mods and hopefully a propane system too. First things first, some nice big WHEELS!  Got three more of these to polish up . I love em but.. they dunnarf stick out!  |
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stefan
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If it isn't broken fix it till it is
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Post by stefan on May 21, 2011 7:01:10 GMT
Nice wheels, I keep thing about this with a cheep 60 serise land cruiser I know off for sale.
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Post by 10mpg on May 21, 2011 7:26:08 GMT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this is frapping epic, so glad it's actually come together and with those wheels on just looks the bollox...
Muchos Respect!
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rottie
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Post by rottie on May 21, 2011 18:24:19 GMT
could you not just fold some square extensions to bolt on behind the original wings bringing them out to make it a WIDE ROVER lol?? just a thought
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datman
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Post by datman on May 21, 2011 18:54:08 GMT
I have a spare set of wings and rear quarters, was wondering whether to make them into some crazy wide wings. Anyways.. wheels (8.5 x 15 with 265/70/15)   Quite like the way this has turned out. Drove it with new wheels, gearing is much nicer and what a great driving position. |
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Post by datman on May 22, 2011 23:21:38 GMT
Oh man I am loving driving this about now. Even fitted a heater and a boost gauge today.   Turbo starts to be heard at 1100rpm, starts to produce boost at 1800rpm and is at full boost by 2100rpm (0.5 bar) Only teething trouble is some air getting in the fuel pickup on hard corners due to the tank originally being for petrol carbs. I am now running a air filter box which makes it much quieter, but the straight through exhaust still lets the turbo whistle be heard! |
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Post by Guest on May 23, 2011 14:08:28 GMT
That looks good on the road! Bit like a mini monster truck love it! Have you tried it off road since you did the work? do you ever intend to? How long has it taken to get it looking this epic?? lol |
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