project updates

[TDI Guy]

My friend Gary starting to prime with the nice weather:grin

[TDI Guy]

more

[Tawayama]

MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE MORE!!!!!!

:grin

[rover4x4]

I think you should leave it primer grey...

[snuffer]

I wish I knew as much about my Rover as you will know about yours.

Knock yourself out!!!

[TDI Guy]

Phillip, right now it also has a black guide coat misted on it which gives it a grey and black tiger stripe look. kind of cool. I will take pics. lol


Randy

[Mike Hippert]

Randy one word NICE!:thumbs

[TwisteD90]

Awesome! So what color are you going to paint your 90?

[TDI Guy]

thanks guys. Well Yousef, do you want to know what color my neighbors house is today or the color of my truck? :eek: Well it looks like even after the poll on the site for color choices I will be going with the Zambezi Silver. I think it will look cool with the black soft top. Different too. I should have everything ready for paint in about 2 weeks. More priming today then have to wet sand everything. LOTS OF PARTS:mad

[chrisvonc]

hehe.. why does everytime Randy post update pictures, it seem like its going the opposite way and is in less peices than the previous.
:)

[TDI Guy]

lol... ok enough Chris. It was together but now apart again and so on and so on...... I promise the next time I bolt the rear tub and bulkhead on, it will be painted and put on for good.

[JimC]

How is the paint gonna look on the exposed sides of the bulkhead where you've had it gavanized? Are you just doing a lot of filling/sanding there, or are you letting the texture shine through the finish. I realize that all galvy jobs are not created equal with regards to smoothness of finish, but I havent seen yours, and I've been wondering ever since i saw pix of your galvy bulkhead.

[TwisteD90]

"Well Yousef, do you want to know what color my neighbors house is today or the color of my truck?"

What are you talking about :?

[Mike Hippert]

Over spray from the primer. If you look at the first pic you can see a cloud of spray paint in his garage.

[TDI Guy]

Yes and into my neighbors window... lol thats what I ment Mike. Sorry Yousef for being unclear. I'm sure you will be happy with my color choice.
As for my galv. job, it was berrfect and was not textured but very smooth. I did go over the outer exposed parts with a quick 80grit though. you would never know.

Randy

[mudrover]

Randy, looks great, can't wait to see it muddy. You know this means that I have to start to get my junk together to compete w/ you big boys. I just mounted some 38.5/14.5/15 SXs on the chassis and I'm hoping to get everything done by the end of the summer. I have a LONG list of stuff to still get done: narrow body, wiring, gauges, custom panels, rollcage/bumpers and every other little thing. Yeah, your definatly way ahead, so don't let Chris get you down, one step back and two steps forward :grin

[TwisteD90]

I thought that's what you meant. Sorry, I was on the slow side yesterday again, I was typing my reports plus I got some Jamba juice Carabeian Passion in my left eye and it hurt and don't ask me how that happened :(

Is that you priming the tub??? Damn you have a nice ass, sorry couldn't resist :)

[Mike Hippert]

Thats not Pete!:lol

[TDI Guy]

no, that is not me priming... I'm behind the camera.:grin I will tell my friend Gary you like his ass though:eek: lol.. I will post some more pics tonight.

Also, I sent in a write-up to CVC on installing your own door skins. I'm sure Chris will have it up soon. Thought you guys might like it.

Randy:zpimp

[chrisvonc]

Originally posted by TDI Guy
Also, I sent in a write-up to CVC on installing your own door skins. I'm sure Chris will have it up soon. Thought you guys might like it. the way things are going, I'll be lucky if I might be able to have it posted by this fall.

[dmarchand]

the way things are going, I'll be lucky if I might be able to have it posted by this fall

That's perfect because that will be the first chance I can tackle that project... :tounge

[mattdh]

chris could you send that write up to me if its going to be a while?i want to start this project right now.

[chrisvonc]

Matt, sure. Please email me (not PM) at chrisvonc@d-90.com with a reminder of what you are looking for and I will send it over to you.

[TDI Guy]

Chris, I will send it to matt... I know your busy.. Matt I will Email you

[rover4x4]

get the new moderator dood on the project:finger

[Joe P]

Please no more pictures of Gary's ass. Maybe you could just PM those directly to Yousef

:grin

[TwisteD90]

:lol

No thanks, keep the pictures to yourself :)

Hey how hard is to remove the tub?

[TDI Guy]

as long as the cage is off, just the bolts on the rear x member, the seat box, a few in the front of the box under the frame and the gas tank neck.. simple..

[mattdh]

randy-i sent you an email for that write up, did you receive that?

[TDI Guy]

Matt, I sent you out the email thismorning. did you get it?

[mattdh]

thanks randy!!! i did get it. i have roll up doors, i think it will be close to the same job. i have taken the doors off and taken every thing off the door except for the skin,thats next. where did you get your skins? i dont think george has them(rds) and i think brit pac said around $125 a skin . that doesnt sound too bad

[TDI Guy]

Matt, I just did my rollup window doors yesterday. ITs the same thing just a bit more of a PITA. More edges to work on. Check out a few other UK suppliers for different prices on the skins

[mattdh]

randy-do you have any pics of the finished hammered edges? i would like to see how they turned out. i took the skin off of one door yesterday and am doing the other today,then i will galv the frames hopefully next week. did you do the back door?do you have the full back door?or what are yourr plans for that?

[TDI Guy]

Matt, I do not have a full back door. I have a tailgate but you would do it the same way. As for the edges, I think they are in the pics I sent you. They are not totally smooth since I used a body hammer. If you can get a hold of a door skin installer you can have them looking even better. I know www.eastwood.com sells the stuff but they are expensive. Keep me posted. Also do be afraid to use extra seem sealer...

[TDI Guy]

pics

[TDI Guy]

Everything is now primed. Now its wet sanding time

[mattdh]

that tool looks pretty slick(i would think it would do a really good jod on an aluminum skin) do you think its worth it?did you mean---dont be afraid to use extra seem sealer

[TDI Guy]

I would think the tool woujuld work great. All I ment was put a good bead all over the areas like in the pic I sent you and on the full doors up over the top too.

[Mike Hippert]

Nice paint setup Randy, I use a clothes line for my spray jobs.

[TDI Guy]

Oh Yeah.. Old School paint rack 101:grin :crazy :demented Hey, what ever works.

[dmarchand]

Anyone have suggestions as to how to remove the V8 stickers effectively? I pulled mine over the weekend but have a bunch of residue from the adhesive. How can I remove this without damaging the paint. :eek:

What's the best way to apply new stickers (prep)?

[mattdh]

david-how about posting a bigger pic of your project

[Mike Hippert]

WD40 or googone, I have some other stuff but it will take the paint off if you rub to hard.

[mattdh]

randy or any body do you have the part number for a door skin?

[TDI Guy]

no part #.... just ask for the skins man the skins

[DJ Menasco]

David

Try rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). That should do the trick for both removing the "gunk" and prepping the site for application.

DJ

[loykd]

Dave, I'd say the best prep for the new stickers would be to repaint the truck. :grin Portofino Red, of course...

[dmarchand]

Thanks DJ and Ken. Ken, you know how much I like the Porto. But the truck will stay Arles. It's had good karma so far for me.

[TDI Guy]

primed, wet sanded w/600grit and trim is on. ready for paint:grin

[TDI Guy]

rear euro bed now has bulkhead removed and fabricated the capping to fit both the NAS soft top cage and a full metal hard top:cool: :clap

[TDI Guy]

ready to wet sand

[TDI Guy]

rebuilt

[TDI Guy]

where the Fu$% do all these extra parts go:confused :confused :eek: :cuss :stick

[Glenn_Guinto]

LMFAO..... :grin

Put it back together, if it runs you never really needed those 'extra' parts. LOL

BTW, those trailer wheels look funky under the D90 wheel wells... :grin

Nice progress you made. Let me know when you put it together, I'd be glad to help out.

[Eric Siepmann]

Nice. Very Nice!

EwS

[dmarchand]

Can't let Randy have all the fun. We put the body back on my truck yesterday and started hooking up all the systems. It came out well considering it only took three of us....and the lift of course.

[dmarchand]

In the air...

[dmarchand]

Number 2..

[dmarchand]

Here's what the truck might look like with 12+ inches of body lift...

I thought about it. And said NO.

[dmarchand]

One more coming down. Mmmm. Clean bulkhead.

[dmarchand]

And finally. No jig, no supports. Body fully bolted on.

[Mike Hippert]

Looks GOOD! I want to hear it run! And when do you want to go get that shiny new frame all dirty?

[TDI Guy]

OK.. here is a little teaser

[chrisvonc]

Thats going to be ready for Friday, right? :)

[TDI Guy]

Yeah. I will sit on a milk crate... lol

[mudrover]

Looking good Randy, did you get to paint everything? I just have to finish some body work, a couple of minor things and then it's time to start bending tube...The end is within sight!!!

[TDI Guy]

much more top come.. trust me..

[dmarchand]

Randy, how large is the standard tdi/euro fuel tank?

[Berty]

12 gallons (UK)

[dmarchand]

Thanks Brett. This is a 10 gallon tank BWoverland.com is selling. Rhino lined on the outside and double walled steel on the base (with internal baffles). And doesn't force you to remove the storage in your passenger seat.

I'm glad to hear that with it, I'm only missing 2 gallons over the euro tank...

Randy, are you going with a NAS fuel tank as well?

[TDI Guy]

How much was that tank? THat is cool. I only have the side tank. no rear tank. I would like to retor fit one though some how.

Randy

[evilfij]

EEK

thank god its diesel not gas in there.

[dmarchand]

thank god its diesel not gas in there.


Well duh..... :grin

Who would put gas in a side saddle tank? Actually the tank would be very well protected. With the slider, and if you were overly concerned, adding another skid plate. The thing would be more bullet proof than the rear tank is.

But I'm only putting diesel or maybe veggie oil in it... :cool:

[DJ Menasco]

Hey Dave

What happen to those pictures of your new roof liner? Did you get it installed? I'd really like to see what you did with the overhead console.

DJ

[rover4x4]

http://www.d-90.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=585

Follow-up Post:

http://www.d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1851&page=1&pp=15&highlight=headliner

Follow-up Post:

:evilfinge Do a search. that's behavior I would expect from a newbie

[dmarchand]

DJ, I ended up putting gauges in it. I'll take some pics this weekend and post.

[TwisteD90]

David, your truck is looking sweet. I love how the Galv. frame looks with the blue body. SImply awesome :)

Randy I don't know how to tell you this, but you might need to reconsider the sliver for a different color. it just doesn't look right :grin

[TDI Guy]

LOL.. Yousef, I know ya love it. It looks sick in person. Now don't go takin' your truck to the local body shop for a respray now.. :) ..

[tbmcneill]

I'm liking that silver Randy. I might have to copy cat you on my new rig with the color .... though, I guess there'll be enough differences between them to not get them confused. :grin Of course, painting is probably at the bottom of my list right now .... but, I have managed to acquire the majority of my driveline including engine, tranny, & t-case & the chassis design is nailed down. :thumbs
T

[DJ Menasco]

:evilfinge Do a search. that's behavior I would expect from a newbie

SHAZ-BOT! Slammed by Phil! How embarassing! :grin


Thanks Dave! The new head-liner looks great man!

DJ

[TDI Guy]

OK Troy, when will we hear about the specs of the setup or will it be under wraps... I will post more pics later.. I'm late for work again.

Randy

Follow-up Post:

More crap bolted on and working.... Notice, fold down front windscreen brackets and 110 heated windshield :)

[Mike Hippert]

Randy Looking SWEET!!!!!! I love the fold down front windscreen, How is it going to work with the NAS cage?

[mudrover]

Having just seen this thing in person, I can attest to the fact that the silver is really SWEEET. It's definatly going to be one of the coolest D-90s, period.

[TwisteD90]

Randy Looking SWEET!!!!!! I love the fold down front windscreen, How is it going to work with the NAS cage?

It won't work with out removing the NAS cage :(

BTW Mike, you know you can take your front screen off right? 6 bolts and it's out.

That said, who want to start a bet that Mike will have his screen off for this weekend even :grin

[tbmcneill]

Randy-
No, nothing really under wraps ... just a few loose ends that haven't been decided. It is Land Rover-based ... or rather will have some LR parts on/in it. When I actually have some pics worth posting, I'll post some up.

Keep yours coming, though. Is that silver an actual LR color ... like Blenheim Silver or something? I've thought about using the silver on my wife's Volvo.
T

[TwisteD90]

Kate just keep looking more and more Beautiful Troy :)

Now you need to stop copying me, what's with the mustache and goat tee in that picture :grin

[TDI Guy]

Some quick updated pics. I started putting soem of it together yesterday. THe silver is bad ass :) ..

[dmarchand]

Lookin sweat Randy. I forget, are you going hard top or soft?

It's so close to the light of day!

[JohnC]

Looks nice Randy. Is that a red hardtop leaning against the wall??

I picked up a beat up 109 yesterday with Marc's help..maybe I can bring it over to your place and in a few years you can fix it up for me.....NOT!!!! hahaha

[chrisvonc]

Doesnt look like thats going to be ready for Labor day weekend.

[TDI Guy]

Doesnt look like thats going to be ready for Labor day weekend.

I wish... I have been so busy that things are moving slower then I thought. I hope to have it on the road late fall. It won't be finished but will be road worthy.

I have a full NAS ST cage for it and also have a full euro hard top with a POE rear window setup.

Yes that is a red top against my wall. Good spot. If and when I use the hard top, I will just unbolth the top part of the cage and plop it on for the winter with no upper cage...Euro style.

[Mike Hippert]

Randy, you must be dieing to get it on the road! I can't wait to see it on the trail!

[TDI Guy]

Yes, I am. I just got in from the garage. Have all the door gaps and bulkhead set up now...

[TDI Guy]

more pics

[TwisteD90]

Looks sweet man. I love it. :)

Are you going with fastback top or full?

[mudrover]

Nice Randy...

[TDI Guy]

Yousef, I will go with the full cage and top but I want to pick up a bikini top for the summer and maybe a drop curtin and tounua cover. I have no Idea how to spell that.

[Mike Hippert]

NICE Randy! You have the drivers seat in, that means you just need to put on some bigger tires and we can go wheeling!

[Glenn_Guinto]

I love the way you have your coolant reservoir mounted. Is that a pine, cherry or mahogany? :grin

You're getting there man! Looking nice!

[TDI Guy]

LOL. Yes I have the seat in it and have driven it up and down the driveway and in the back yard. I even tackled a big dirt mound I have in the back to check articulation :) ... I have to get the wiring done so I can get it on the road. THere is no dash or interior either/

Oh and Glenn, That is a pressure treated piece of a 6x6... Due to the price of this build I could not afford Mohagany :angry . Glenn, If you are around one day, I would like to see how those sliders look.

Randy

[dmarchand]

Randy, saw an article in the latest LRM about this particular truck:
http://www.twistedperformance.co.uk/shopimages/GaleForce2.gif
Love the color! :)

Made me think of you.

[TDI Guy]

very nice

[TwisteD90]

Loving it bro :) Hey what kind of high-tech mount is that on the top of the spring perch? :lol

[Mike Hippert]

Loving it bro :) Hey what kind of high-tech mount is that on the top of the spring perch? :lol
Answer was already posted man:grin

Oh and Glenn, That is a pressure treated piece of a 6x6... Due to the price of this build I could not afford Mohagany :angry . Glenn, If you are around one day, I would like to see how those sliders look.

Randy

[TwisteD90]

Well Hippert, I'm not like you reading every single thread on this site :p I just look for pictures

[Mike Hippert]

Hey thats why they pay me the big bucks, now we just need to figure out how to get Randys 90 done for labor day so everyone will want to come out and see his 90!

[TDI Guy]

Glad YOU GUYS LIKE IT. JUST WAITING FOR MY ROVERTRACKS FRONT SHOCK MOUNTS AND THE FRONT END CAN GO ON. I will miss the piece of 6x6 though. :eek:

[Mike Hippert]

LOL, man I feel your pain, I had to drive around for a few days with ratchet straps in place of shocks until the Fox's came in.

[JimC]

Waiting for parts -
When I first started my swap I thought my budget was going to hold me back, now I understand that its waiting for parts. I feel you pain Randy.

[TwisteD90]

Glad YOU GUYS LIKE IT. JUST WAITING FOR MY ROVERTRACKS FRONT SHOCK MOUNTS AND THE FRONT END CAN GO ON. I will miss the piece of 6x6 though. :eek:
You are your front shock mounts. I feel bad for you.

[TDI Guy]

nice. Very slowly starting to look like a 90 again

[mudrover]

Very sexy... :eek:

[chrisvonc]

Nice.. I hope you are doing one mother of a write up. I think it would be the first complete ground up article on the site. I think I lost Mike Slades write up he had on his build up.

[TDI Guy]

I have to look for all the pics. When my last computer took a dump, I lost lots of pics.

[TwisteD90]

So what's up with the red door hinges? They've been like that for a while now. Are you going to paint them silver or black?

[TDI Guy]

They are the old crap ones. I just used them to hang the doors. Hey man, what gives? First you don't like my wooden block holding my expantion tank now its the hinges... :confused ;) I ordered the new ones and they will be painted bonita grey along with the grill and other hinges. :grin...

[JimC]

I ordered the new ones and they will be painted bonita grey along with the grill and other hinges. :grin...

Isnt bonita tuna?

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[TDI Guy]

Isnt bonita tuna?

--Other gratuitous topic-killing tuna content deleted--

Yes it is... I like fish! :grin

I should have the front Rovertracks shock mounts and wiring harness in by next week. more pics to follow.


Randy

[loykd]

Randy, are you going to be all done by MAR???? :grin

[TDI Guy]

yeah it will be at MAR.. in 2005 :angry :angry It will be ready for a early spring D-90 get together though in PA or where ever.


Randy

[TDI Guy]

OK, I drove it today for the first time... runs like a top but with the 28" monster mudders :) , it is geared too low. It needs the 35's... Here are some pics

[Glenn_Guinto]

Randy... I can see you already have your next project waiting in the driveway... man, what size tires are those?! :grin

[TDI Guy]

maybe they will fit on the 90?? I will check the size? I might have to adjust the bump stops though.

[Mike Hippert]

Looking good Randy! So the real question is, are you going to drive it to Rausch like that?

[rover4x4]

evil

[TDI Guy]

Mike, I could. No need for a hood right :grin It will be ready for a run in the early spring. Can't wait.

[TwisteD90]

Come on, get it done and come our way for some rocks :) Lovin it more and more.

[TDI Guy]

Check out those RT exo shock mounts.... Flex-o-rama :)...

[Chris Cox]

Slowly coming together.

Chris

[waveridin1959]

Chris, very nice to see it out of the garage!

[JimC]

Since we're sharing:

[rover4x4]

Damn Chris that's nice looking its come a ways since I saw it last in your yard.

[dmarchand]

Everybody's going diesel...

Chris, I dig what you did with the rims. My buddy with a DII did the same and I've been considering it. What did you use for brand on them? Powder Coat or good ole Rustoleum? I was thinking rustoleum since touch up is a spray can away.

[Chris Cox]

I just bought some semi-gloss paint from Napa, rustoleum I think, and a can of clear. I cleaned the rims, rubbed them down with fine sandpaper, and sprayed. Looks pretty good, and is cheap to repair. I think it cost me less than $10 for everything.

Chris

[TDI Guy]

looks great Chris. I sent you an email

[TDI Guy]

more pics. I should have all the lights and alot of other stuff on by the end of the week

[rover4x4]

awesome, you gonna trim that tailpipe a litttle aren't you :question


what color are you gonna paint it?

[mudrover]

Damn Randy, looks super sweet, but you do realize you are putting some pressure on me to get mine on the trail before you... :grin

[TDI Guy]

lol pete.... no rush just make it cool. Phillip, I am actually going to remove the stock system and do a custom. As you see, it sticks out real far.

[JimC]

What are you doing for a custom setup? Will the shop give you a deal on two?

I'm trying to figure out what to do for my exhaust, ECR says Tdi probably wont happen, and I dont want anyone down here to mess with it.

Alternatively I would be willing to take the stock one off you hands when you go custom.

[TDI Guy]

Jim, I will let you know. The stock one is brand new with about 3 miles on it. once I get it on the road, I will take it to be looked at for a custom setup. I don't know what type of muffler I want yet. I need some type for inspection any suggestions anyone?

Randy

[TwisteD90]

All you need now is a set of those and while you at it can you get me some too :grin
http://www.rovertracks.com/wheel.jpg

[rover4x4]

I dont think the rover exhaust is exotic. why not get a competent local shop to take a look?

[TDI Guy]

Yes Phillip, thats what I am going to do. yousef, I wish those wheels came in somthing other then the 17's. THey are sick looking. I love the look on Tis' rig.

[TDI Guy]

Slowly but surely... lots more to come.. Finished a lot of loose ends but still have tons to do. There are so many small things you dont think about. Oh, and I painted the new style door hinges today. THey should be on later this week. I will have some pics too. THey look nice.

[mudrover]

Sweet... :eek: ...but you REALLY need some tires...

[rover4x4]

awesome. how long have you been working on your Defender?

[Buckon37s]

Beatiful! Hey, what soft top is that?

[TDI Guy]

Philip, it will be 2 years in the spring.

David, its a used Bestop that I got from Jorge at a great price. It will do for now.. A few small rips but not a big deal. I have to get something to clean the windows though

[Joe P]

Randy,

Looks great! What did you use for the donor vehicle and how do you plan to register it?

[TDI Guy]

:demented Joe, if i told you, I would have to kill you... Its a mix of many parts from many different vehicles to be exact.

[TDI Guy]

I should have the new hinges on tomarrow I hope. Installed the front cage today and the weatherstripping.

[Mike Hippert]

WOW Randy, looking good! Some tires, a bumper, a few lights and maybe some windows and that babe will be good to go!

[rover4x4]

Awesome. have you tried to do a burn out with those little tires?

[TDI Guy]

LOL, with the 4.11's you can easily light up the rear tires. I also don't have the front drive shaft in right now so it can peel out easy. All the power goes right to the rear munchkin tires... :guns

Today, my wife pulled into out driveway and said that the truck looks weird from the back with the tires and wanted to know if I was going to get bigger ones too make it look cool.. :girl I could not believe my ears..lol :ohmy

[Mike Hippert]

LOL! You should have said yeah, I'm going to get some of those 24" spinners! And with only 1 driveshaft burnouts are easy, they are enev more eventful when you it's the rear shaft that is off.

[TDI Guy]

LOL. yeah, I can do front burnouts then a la fast and the furious style.... And I think I will go with the 22" spinners with lights in them not the 24's they are too bling for me...Fo Shizzle...

[rover4x4]

cool. enough with the spinner talk, wolfe steels and some mud grips.. I think it would be amusing to see a D-90 smoking front and rear tires..

[TDI Guy]

Rear bumper done.

Follow-up Post:

Front lights too.... :bling :thumbs

[Mike Hippert]

Every thing is looking good! But you are giving you defender a bad image with the pizza cutters; I mean you wouldn't take pictures of a 6' Strawberry blond Swimsuit model wearing a mumu now would you?

[JimC]

I heard that he's still waiting for the 22" 160-spoke gold-plated rims wrapped in Toyo Proxes. Something about them being backordered at Bellargio.

[TDI Guy]

LOL... I can't afforrd tires and rims yet. Actually I am in no rush for them until after the winter. The truck will not fit in the garage after they are installed and I have a lot to do still. I'm sure the snow will be here soon.

Mike just bear with me.

[Buckon37s]

I really like that rear bumper, very clean.

[Mike Hippert]

Just kidding! It does look sweet, I don't want to think of the first time you get it muddy.

[TDI Guy]

I don't want to think of the first time you get it muddy. Neither do I :eek: But will have to be done. :naughty

[chrisvonc]

Wow.. havent checked this thread for a bit and it looks like Randy is actually, almost, nearly, quite possibly ready for the 2008 Memorial Day D-90 Gathering. :)

Looking good Randy!

[TDI Guy]

Thanks for putting the spark under my a$$ :angry Chris, It will be ready to go in april. Don't worry.. :party

[TwisteD90]

Do you have rear seat?

[TDI Guy]

Yes, I Bought Chris Cox's

[Chris Cox]

Here is an updated pic of the truck. Please excuse the junk in the pic, no time to clean lately, between work and assembly. :rolleyes

[TDI Guy]

That looks great Chris

[mattdh]

i have not posted any pics in a long time and was kind of bored today.also in the last pic on the end (i would like opinions on this) instead of using rivts i used stainless button head bolts w/thin plastic washer. im not sure if i like the look or not. let me know what you guys think?also lost my job last week not sure if i will be able to finish the truck-so a ccouple of questions. what do you guys think i could get for the 90 as it is ? might get more if i complete (but it will cost me more and i cant bring myself to cut corners just to save money an finsih it)opinions and advice would be great!

[TDI Guy]

Matt, i would go with the rivets..... Its more rover looking... When I think of rovers, I think of rivits all over the place. Looks good though.

[redrover]

matt the stainless looks nice, BUT you should leave you truck on its side very long. JP

[Chris Cox]

new pic

[rover4x4]

I am guessing those are SW doors also?

[Chris Cox]

ST doors with painted tops. I think the tops look much better body color, as I don't have the black soft top to match the door tops.
Chris

[rover4x4]

indeed. almost the POE effect.

[TDI Guy]

Looks sweet Chris. I just got my seat parts painted. I will be installing it shortly. Door panels and rear matt are in.

[Chris Cox]

Thanks Randy. It has been hard to get to this point, but the hard work is done. All I basically have to do now to get it running is install the front end, put in the water separator, and finish wiring the engine to the main harness, all of which will be a piece of cake.

Chris

Got the front end on. Had to really chop the front panel to fit the Allard intercooler, but it will all be hidden by the grill and winch. Put my new rockware bumper on to test fit today. Brand new, and is already starting to rust all over. Nice bumper, but def. the worst coating job I've seen on a bumper.

[jvelador]

Randy,

I dig that silver, where'd you buy it?

Javier

[TDI Guy]

Thanks... Where did I buy what? I built it......lol

[jvelador]

Oh, sorry, I meant the paint. I'm considering either zambezi silver or bonatti gray for my Series IIA.

Thanks!

jav

[TDI Guy]

My friend owns a paint supply shop and mixed it up for me. Its a PPG paint that I used. Base coat Clear coat. I would go with the bonatti grey on a series. Any autobody paint supply can mix it for you though.

[rover4x4]

my vote for Bonatti

[jvelador]

Thanks...

The Bonnati Gray is one of my favorite colors for for a Defender, Lara or no Lara. One of the LR mags has a Series III painted in this color, with a Defender front end. Nice...

Having said that, the galvanized chassis underneath & rear crossmember look more 'natural' underneath a Zambezi Silver, as it does on Randy's.

I figure since I'm about to start on a frame swap and have to take it apart, I may as well paint it. I'll post pics of my progress. My guess is that it's going to take several years. :eek: We'll see what else inspires me.

Jav

[TDI Guy]

Got the tires and mirrors on. It runs great too :)

[Mike Hippert]

HOLY CRAP! He wasn't kidding he'll be ready for Rausch! Looking Friken GREAT Randy! Get some sliders on that babe and it's good to go!

[TDI Guy]

I have to get the steel for the sliders and need some diff guards. THen I am done for a while.

[Chris Cox]

Randy, looks great! Do you think that you will need to trim the fender flares to clear the 35's? I trimmed a pair of rears that I have, took 2" off. Looks like they won't rub now. I haven't installed the fronts, and was wondering about trimming them. They are more expensive than the rears, so i don't want to trim them and regret it (I already have another uncut of rears in case I decide not to trim). Where'd you get the idea to paint your door tops? :>)

Chris

[TDI Guy]

I might trim them. I don't care if they rub a bit though. Mike are yours trimmed? You have the same tires. As for the door tops, they are not painted right now. They are bare aluminum. I will paint them silver though. I like the way they look better. :cool:

[Mike Hippert]

No trimming, they rub only a little in the rear (they have never done any damage to the flare), but when I run chains (big chains not the little Rud wanabes) they rub all around.

[Chris Cox]

Just wanted to make sure you know that was a joke?

[JimC]

Nice hole in the rad surround - you plannin' to crank start that diesel? :)

[TDI Guy]

Oh yeah... That can't be done????? :hmm

Chris, now I get it. I swear I was not copying your truck..lol

[chrisvonc]

Looking great Randy!

[dmarchand]

Randy, seriously. Who are you fooling? That thing is a piece of junk.


You should just give it to me and stop the madness... :crazy






Just kidding, nice work :)

Makes me want an ST!

[TDI Guy]

Tested its legs today. If I had cones I would have gone a lot further with the rear wheels on the ground though. Or the SG droop kit. That was with the front tire 3'3" off the ground :) I want more... :eek: The 35's stuffed in with no problem and no trimming of the flares even. It rubbed on the back rear tail of the flare just a tad though. :angry

[rover4x4]

nice

[TwisteD90]

Looks great dude!

[Mike Hippert]

Did you guys make some kind of slider or is that a gas tank skid? Oh it needs more triangulation, and it needs to be dirty!:grin














Looks good Randy!
:)

[Cube II]

Really beautifully made,better than a new one.
Congrats!

If I had cones I would have gone a lot further
Couple of Qs for you Randy:
1)just out of curiosity,what are the specs of our setup?
and
2)are those the alloy shafts from Keith @ Rovertracks?
(spotting the windscreen sticker I guess so)

Bling-o-ful truck
:)

[TDI Guy]

Thanks, Yes, the rear shafts ar Rover Tracks units. As for the rest of the suspension, The rear has Rym rear links and rockware shock mounts. EE HD spring retainers front and rear. Rancho 99012 14" shocks all around Rym 3" springs all the way around and Custom Rover tracks Exo front shock mounts. I am also running a SG 3-link system up front.
My steering is the HD SS Rym track bar and drag link. Drive shafts are a stock 300tdi unit in the rear and a GBR double cardon unit up front.


I hope this helps

[Cube II]

Thanks Randy,
it sounds interesting
:)

I'm going to have a custom made wide-yoke front shaft soon
(nothing like 2xcardan but it should come close and cure the driveline vibs I have now...and come cheap!)
:)
but-if you have the chance-I'd be happy to see a pic of your GBR unit...
Bill is a bit slow in replying "in these days" :rolleyes

Again,impressive work


Best wishes!

[Bowtracer]

Well I got a wild hare in Jan & heres what I did! This 110 was bone stock with 42000! Next winter I will put the stock stuff back!!

Southdown sliders
Extended brk lines
SR Springs & cones
3 link HD x member W/RT shock mounts [soon Keith] Shocks tba!
Added vented disks ebc dimpled & slotted blk no bling here
Crower cam, Rhodes lifters, Cloyes dbl roller chain
Polish & port match heads & intake, exaust mans, cut down the ram pipes & deburr everything. [extensive head work],
Mocal sand plate w/thermo new lines
Nrp exaust
Rad recore to 4 row w/ drain
New Alpine with speakers
Hella head lights
Now I am eating off the dollar menu at Mcds :eek:

[TDI Guy]

Nice 110 Peter. More pics. I put my Bikini top on yesterday and went for a ride. On the way home, the skys opened up and it poured rain. It figures. Befor yesterday It has not rained in weeks. :angry

[UKlandyandy]

Hi Randy,

What size are the 35's and rims ? Do you get any fouling on the spring seats at full twist ?

Cheers,

[TDI Guy]

they are 35x12.5x15 Goodyear MTR's on 15x8 steelies from Trek outfitters. I get no rubbing at all. I believe the rims have 4" back spacing

[TDI Guy]

Got the 2005 style dash in just in time for MAR... :) It looks great and Plenty of places for switches and other Shi$

Now I just need to buy a front bumper and winch.. :angry Oh yeah and get that trick steering wheel adapter for my new bling wheel. :cool:

[Cube II]

Hi Randy,
just a quick update to let you know
I finally got my RT axles and fitted them yesterday.
Lovely
:cool:

Thanks for the pics you sent me.
:)

[Hoss]

Got the 2005 style dash in just in time for MAR..
Dash looks great Randy.

I have been thinking about doing the same thing. What was your total cost and how much of a pain was it to do the upgrade?

[Mike Hippert]

WOW! Looking good Randy! I bet the switches are much easier to use now that they are bolted down :)

[TDI Guy]

No prb Michele...

Yeah, No more wiring spagetti Mike....lol..

TO do the dash right it costs about $1000. To really do it right would be to get the new style wiring harness too so all the switches just plug in and you do not have to screw with some stuff..

[rover4x4]

nice, I think its cool you kept the old style steering wheel

[Buckon37s]

Got the 2005 style dash in just in time for MAR... :) It looks great and Plenty of places for switches and other Shi$

Now I just need to buy a front bumper and winch.. :angry Oh yeah and get that trick steering wheel adapter for my new bling wheel. :cool:

I swear on my life, it will be done seriously soon!!!!!

[TexasD-90]

just though i would say something. that is the best looking 90 i have seen. i love the silver paint, and you did a great job on the build up.

[TDI Guy]

Thanks Martin.. lots of work and $$ but would not sell it for anything... :)

[TDI Guy]

Got my Rockware bumper for x-mas... now I just need a winch... you have to love the beer bottle opener they instal on all bumpers.. My dad did not believe me when he asked what it was...lol :cool:

[dmarchand]

It's the little touches... :)

Love the RW front. One of our local tdi converts had his converted to accept the superwinch and galvanized (along with everything on his truck). I think it looks stellar with the Husky cutout....

[TwisteD90]

Looks great bro. I keep digging the silver paint more and more. I'm trying to figure out if I want to paint my hybrid sliver or gray now.

[chrisvonc]

Randys Grey paint is pure sex.

[TwisteD90]

Also I think you need to move the spare tire higher if you are coming to Moab. You will drag that thing if you plan to climb some steep stuff.

[TDI Guy]

Thanx guys.. lol I like the pure SEX thing... Yousef, you have to email me with some of your hybrid specs then I can give you my opion on paint choices... 90..110... ST...ST????

[snuffer]

Got my Rockware bumper for x-mas... now I just need a winch... you have to love the beer bottle opener they instal on all bumpers.. My dad did not believe me when he asked what it was...lol :cool:



Thanks Randy, I have been wondering for years what that little metal dohicky on the bottom of my bumper is for.

[TDI Guy]

:thumbs

[mattdh]

some recent pics of wrapping up the project

[TDI Guy]

Dude, I love it. I like the series front light surrounds and no plastic. It looks tough as hell..

[rover4x4]

a nice touch but i think that it would be ideal with those and the 94 style signals. IMHO a nice machine none the less

[junkyddog11]

Can't let Randy have all the fun. We put the body back on my truck yesterday and started hooking up all the systems. It came out well considering it only took three of us....and the lift of course.

Funny......I do this ALL BY MYSELF (well...me and the lift) and it seems so easy. Must be 'cause I don't take so many fawkin' pictures.

Nice write up. I need to get out more.

[bweaver]

Where can I get the dash conversion???? TDI Guy...your box is full.

[kevb]

Nice work guys, you might be interested in Mud UKs cetre dash upgrade. EE sell their stuff in the US.

http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Dashconsole.html

[TDI Guy]

Wow.... Check out the hits on this thread.. I might have the record.. Found some pix of when I go my 300tdi from M&D.. I was happier then a pig in shit that day.

[TDI Guy]

The tank breaths again.. Finally had time to get it back on the road yesterday after motor failure on the way to MAR last year. Ended up cracking a valve which scored the #4 cylinder and destroying the head.
I ended up taking the engine out, stripping it down to a short block and having it bored .030 to clean up the damage and even though it only had 11k on it, we installed new bearings. Then I put the engine back together with all new gaskets and timing belt. Next came a new complete cylinder head to complete the engine build.
While it was still apart, I figured why not throw some more cash to the wind and install a custom aluminum Rad/intercooler setup with frame from Allisport.
Yesterday I installed my new bonnet latch and horn before buttoning things up.
So after sitting in pieces for 9 months and having the injectors and IP in a plastic bag on my shelf, I hooked up the fuel lines, primed the fuel pump about 10 times to get the bubbles out of the filter and turned the key. Started right up and settled down in less then a minute.
With the new intercooler I also turned the fueling up a 1/4 turn on the plunger and she runs like a champ once again.

[rijosho]

Congrats, Randy. Can't wait to see her back on the road!

[TDI Guy]

I also have some plans for the truck with some new rims that are ready to go and rubber along with a NAS rear fuel tank and rear tub... The work never ends.. The Beast will be back 2.0