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Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 28, 2007, 19:00:26
disco bobtail look better with every one done dont you think
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: burgerman on October 28, 2007, 19:25:56
yes i like the look of them very much if well done, which it look as if the second one  in your post does
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Jake on October 28, 2007, 19:36:52
I still dont like the Bobbed Disco compared to the RR Bob tail.
The roof line never looks right to me  :roll:
I did contemplate cutting mine but i couldn't come up with a sutable rear end look in my mind.
 :)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: corrosiverob on October 28, 2007, 19:50:36
Got to be the disco, liked the rangie but like the disco more.

(http://inlinethumb20.webshots.com/25875/2450565070101765352S200x200Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2450565070101765352grXrhw)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Disco-andy on October 28, 2007, 19:59:04
i think a well done bob disco look fantastic , but there are so many poor one around the sights. i have seen one to day done with a bit if old ply as the back! I what to do mine some time but dont what to lose too much, i realy like that second yellow one
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: davidlandy on October 28, 2007, 20:01:15
Not to my own taste, I think they look odd, a pick up version would be more my cuppa tea.

Has anyone done one like that?
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: denviks on October 28, 2007, 20:04:13
i did think of doing that to my 200tdi disco but i just know that i couldnt do it justice. it would be a waiste of a very good truck......


i do like the look of a well done one though  8)  8)  8)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: daveyravey on October 28, 2007, 20:11:46
One of the mags did an article on an Aussie extended td5 "ute" a while back.
Was very well done.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Staffy on October 28, 2007, 20:11:56
Definately the Disco over the rrc.

corrosiverob that silver one is definately one of the better looking ones.

@corrosiverob: what are the bumpers you have one there?

Cheers
Phil
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: corrosiverob on October 28, 2007, 20:32:14
standard rear and home made front.

(http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/25584/2849244340101765352S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2849244340101765352PAPlqL)

(http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/27121/2380194050101765352S425x425Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2380194050101765352pgPmZy)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 28, 2007, 21:47:14
course you want rollcage, 35/12.5/16 and 5 inches of lift too
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Staffy on October 28, 2007, 21:49:35
Quote
standard rear and home made front.


They look well, good work. Winches mounted underneath then?

Cheers
Phil
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: extreme90 on October 28, 2007, 22:06:52
here ya go dave, heres a bob/pickup challenge disco of my very close friend jim's, which im currently helping him to build
its still work in progress, but is near finished  8)
steve, i will be less than impressed if these pictures get copied !!
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: daveyravey on October 28, 2007, 23:03:48
Quote from: "Traybackdan"
here ya go dave, heres a bob/pickup challenge disco of my very close friend jim's, which im currently helping him to build
its still work in progress, but is near finished  8)
steve, i will be less than impressed if these pictures get copied !!



 :lol:  :lol:  :lol:
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: extreme90 on October 28, 2007, 23:13:40
if your laughing at what i think you are, then i do mean it  :shock:  and will not be chuffed  :evil:  :evil:
dan
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: daveyravey on October 28, 2007, 23:29:54
Nah, just laughing at your humour tbd   :D

Just had a peek at Rob's public album.
That's one tidy disco   :D
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 29, 2007, 07:02:34
which company is it what has done a series 2 disco pick up?
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: burgerman on October 29, 2007, 13:13:00
cant remember the company"s name  at the moment but they were selling/displaying panels for a bobtail diso at sodburys this year, not an expert on these things but looked quite good to me
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: banzai67 on October 29, 2007, 23:38:30
That would be longranger, was very nice for not a masive budget.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 30, 2007, 15:20:37
Quote from: "banzai67"
That would be longranger, was very nice for not a masive budget.


dont think it is all the bodywork is disco
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: muddyjames on October 30, 2007, 17:05:07
I'm not a fan of the bob tail Disco.

I want to go the opposite way with mine one day and make it a 6x6 disco.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: boss on October 30, 2007, 18:53:23
Quote from: "davidlandy"
Not to my own taste, I think they look odd, a pick up version would be more my cuppa tea.

Has anyone done one like that?


im in the prosess
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/goochbag/good1.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/goochbag/bob2.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/goochbag/bob.jpg)

have got a forum post on the build if you want to know more.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Little-Green-Machine on October 30, 2007, 19:25:56
that looks awsome mate nice work :D
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 30, 2007, 22:05:15
anybody got video of building one or anything like that really like to know how to.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: 90sam on October 30, 2007, 22:37:06
now that is nice, kinda convincing me to get a disco now! How hard was it too build then?
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: extreme90 on October 30, 2007, 22:45:53
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
anybody got video of building one or anything like that really like to know how to.

in all honesty
from actualy doing one myself
it would make it that much longer to build
you'd end up with a vid 200 hours long  :shock:  :shock:
now you try edit that one down smaller, but still keep all the relivant bits

how mark does his series of a "a ....... is born " i dont no  :shock:
dan
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Range Rover Blues on October 31, 2007, 00:35:04
Boss, are those X-Springs on the back?
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 31, 2007, 06:18:55
i meant like a 4x4 is born type say 8 hours max be good for someone doing one rather than books.

layed out like this with but more technical stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9YuQq8e28Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVitC1IdaVU
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: beatmasterdave on October 31, 2007, 07:50:21
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
course you want rollcage, 35/12.5/16 and 5 inches of lift too

reffering to your pic:
dont know how you're doing your photos mate. this is my attempt with photo bucket...
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beatmasterdave/discobob-001.jpg)
give it a try
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: boss on October 31, 2007, 09:13:04
yes those are x-springs, ive got some on the front but cant get them on because the breaklines were too short.
90sam, i do have a post on this forum called disco truck build if you want to know more.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: peasey on October 31, 2007, 20:28:29
looks awesome boss real nice to see something like that well done mate
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: boss on November 01, 2007, 07:14:05
cheers buddy, its nice to hear that people are taking an intrest. ive just a few things to work out now. how ever i cant feel the diff lock engaging! that could just be it seazing because i dont think the previous owner used it.
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: RANGEROVERV8 on December 13, 2007, 13:03:04
heres a bobtail disco tubback


(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/RANGEROVERV8_92/DSC00608.jpg)[/img]
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/RANGEROVERV8_92/DSC00611.jpg)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: pux on December 13, 2007, 13:17:19
there is only one disco pickup that i like and thats the cheviot 4x4 one its lovely 8)  8)  8)
(http://www.cheviot4x4.com/uploads/gallery/fullsize/IMG_2694.JPG)
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: stuvy on December 13, 2007, 16:08:24
the cheviot truck is so welll built it has fiddle brakes on the rear winch grooves built into the front bumper and loads of neat tricks,
if i was gona build one it would be close to this!!

when i ripped the exhaust off my truck it was due to following a bobtailed disco 300 and i was able to follow him every were he went, and rescue him when he got stuck, more grip on my tyres than his lol!!!!!!
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: GREENI on December 13, 2007, 16:49:35
Quote from: "RANGEROVERV8"
heres a bobtail disco tubback



That's quite scary :shock:

The best way to describe that would not be a Hybrid.....

More like an UGLY TRANSEXUAL........... :-&
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: boss on December 13, 2007, 18:12:21
cheviot dave is the man when it comes to it, i got some pics off of him to see what he did, instead of just cutting the back off, he cut the middle out and moved the back forwards :shock: ! looks alot better than miine. i would have done it that way if i had all the tools and a big enough workshop....and time :lol:  :lol:
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: corrosiverob on December 16, 2007, 08:37:42
Quote from: "RANGEROVERV8"
heres a bobtail disco tubback


(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/RANGEROVERV8_92/DSC00608.jpg)[/img]
(http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/RANGEROVERV8_92/DSC00611.jpg)


OMG  :roll:  :roll:  :roll:  :(bigsmoke):
Title: disco bobtails
Post by: Iain C on December 16, 2007, 10:11:06
Quote from: "beatmasterdave"
Quote from: "steveo4v8i"
course you want rollcage, 35/12.5/16 and 5 inches of lift too

reffering to your pic:
dont know how you're doing your photos mate. this is my attempt with photo bucket...
(http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j139/beatmasterdave/discobob-001.jpg)
give it a try


That is beautiful.  What makes it look great is the fact the the rear windows are blanked off so the glass/panel area just looks so much more balanced, and it was a 3 door to start with, so it does not look like it's missing half the back end.  That said there is a white one locally that does look really good and that's a 5 door.

I also like a 110 like that (not shortened obviously) but my ideal 110 would be a station wagon body but with 90 rear upper panels with no windows.
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