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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: ed209 on January 13, 2007, 12:36:46

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 13, 2007, 12:36:46

Hi all

I recently asked what an old series i found would be worth also i once asked how difficult it would be to put my '67 series on a coil chassis but at the time didn't realise i would loose my tax exemption.

Now i have the chance of a '76 series and a 90 chassis so my question is how difficult to put the series body on a 90 chassis and has anyone done it?

Why I hear you say?

Not many things have character in the ever evolving world and we seem to forget basic solutions (the 2CV) and since being very young i have always admired the rustic charm of the series but at the same time have driven coils so i think a mixture would put 'that smile' on my face and as i have a double garage giong up late spring i will be needing an excuse to be in it til the small hours.

All help welcome (engine & transmission) and thanks for your time

If you happen to have a coil sprung series i may be interested

Regards

Title: Chassis
Post by: Rich_P on January 13, 2007, 13:22:41

You have one first problem.  A 90's wheel base is actually four (approx) inches longer than a 88-inch.  This means the 88 body won't be a proper fit.

There are plenty of other issues too, but I will leave the experts up to giving that info.

Title: Chassis
Post by: thumbs on January 13, 2007, 18:03:26

ive got a 100inch rangie chassis with a shortend 109 series body on it

the front and rear end off the chassis have been altered to accept the body and reduce as much approch departure angle as possible.

you could use a 109 series instead of an 88 and then cut the tub down the same to suit.

Title: Chassis
Post by: Jim-Willy on January 13, 2007, 20:02:32

Could you not fit a 90 tub and use series bodywork from there forward rather than cut a 109" down?  I'm guessing you would need the wheel arch spats anyway if you are using later axles.........

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 14, 2007, 11:00:27

Thumbs tell me more?

Title: Chassis
Post by: Neil Jones on January 14, 2007, 14:55:28

These guys do a 88" coil sprung chassis and fit it for around 1000 with new brake lines.  Have a look http://www.designa-chassis.co.uk/company.asp

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 14, 2007, 15:13:36

OOOOO a coil chassis

Title: Chassis
Post by: thumbs on January 14, 2007, 17:27:36

what do you want to no!  :D

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 14, 2007, 17:44:22

Hi

How difficult was it to do?
How much lift have you put on?
I can't weld but know a man who can?
What engine have you used?
What problems will i come across?

regards

Title: Chassis
Post by: thumbs on January 14, 2007, 18:29:31

i didnt build it mate but its 100 inch, coiler, not altered in the middle

needs differnt out riggers and crossmembers, is running a 3.5 petrol v8.

has a 2 inch lift.

will need a lot off welding

and measure twice cut once is all i can say

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 14, 2007, 18:38:25

You seem to have exceptional ground clearance for 2" lift?

Title: Chassis
Post by: dave_2A_2.25Turbo on January 14, 2007, 19:13:06

Watch 'A 4x4 is born'

That'll give you the idea of whats involved.

Title: Chassis
Post by: thumbs on January 14, 2007, 19:36:15

good suggestion dave mate

Title: Chassis
Post by: Jake on January 14, 2007, 19:48:43

I think there are SVA issues too if your trying to claim a tax exempt landy is now a coiler on a 90 chassis.
I dont know much about it all but its worth reseaching prior to commencing the work.
Mark Evan's '4x4 is born' 100" hybrid is still classed as a Range Rover, even though its a Defender looking vehicle
I'd contact the DVLA for more information, the last thing you'd want is your long term project pride and joy being crushed because laws wern't followed
Just my 2 cents worth
 :)

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 16, 2007, 17:48:32

Hi

I wouldn't do it to my tax exempt vehicle for a number of reasons and one is loosing the tax exemption plus i've just put it on paras with new shocks and am happy with it.
I'd like a 90 but can't really afford one but can afford a little here and there and think it would be a challenge.
Thanks for your comments though and yes it would affect the tax but some don't seem bothered by that

Regards

Title: Chassis
Post by: MattW on January 17, 2007, 23:07:43

See Here - well worth the money as he shows you a bit about rebuilding the v8 as well as a lot about altering a tub/ fuel tank etc.

http://play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/489624/A_4x4_Is_Reborn/Product.html

Title: Chassis
Post by: MonsterLandrover on January 30, 2007, 20:36:18

i bought mine from a mate. its a 109 with an altered range rover classic chassis. its had 9" added in the middle! it needed some box section added to support the tub.

Title: Chassis
Post by: DFR on January 30, 2007, 20:49:50

a mate of mine has a series 3 with original chasis that has been converted to coil springs. It runs RRC axles and discs, series gear and transfer box, diahatsu 2.8 engine, bulkhead back is series 3 but front end is defender.

It sits quite high and the axles are wider so he has spats on it.

Overall its quite a nice truck. If you want some photos of the suspension mods let me know and I will see if I can sort some out.

Dom

Title: Chassis
Post by: ed209 on January 31, 2007, 21:33:41

Hi

Yes i would please and any idea where or who did the work?

Regards