rollover rebuild..

[mightymg]

Well ive always wanted a defender, and i got a chance to pcik one up a few weeks ago thats been sitting in my buddies garage for a few years waiting to get fixed.. i gave up a 4.6 d1 , and some cash..so im into this rig about 6800. i got the D, a replacement tub, euro version, or ROW version i guess, New fenders, skins, extra doors, a poe alluminum top, soft top, a bimini top, new cage parts minus the cantrails, and a few other odds and ends...

HErs a few pics of it with the new tub, and new drivers side fender. And some of the carnage

[cgalpin]

Awesome! Keep us informed of your progress please.

[mightymg]

ohh and i have a 4.6 for it!

[evilfij]

I like the mg, it is even brighter green than my lotus. Did the windscreen show up yet?

Ron

[mightymg]

Not yet should be here soon.. thanks;;

Ive had that midget for 15 years now, i got it when i was 14 and restored it with my dad...

[evilfij]

If it does not show by friday I will dig out the fedex reciept.

[revor]

Get ready to part with some of the stash Ron! My Boy is on a mission!!!!
Tonight I just reminded him about your trip with Janey... He flipped!!!

[evilfij]

Ok, Keith, I already sent him a windscreeen. Funny thing about Janey is that Mike and I thought we were abusing her on hell's revenge, but cgalpin has proven otherwise. BTW 6800 is a steal for that truck.

[mightymg]

Ok, Keith, I already sent him a windscreeen. Funny thing about Janey is that Mike and I thought we were abusing her on hell's revenge, but cgalpin has proven otherwise. BTW 6800 is a steal for that truck.
I had no idea who you were other than by your screen handle, then keith told me you own janey and I went OHHHHHH ok i remember her from moab!

[cgalpin]

I had no idea who you were other than by your screen handle, then keith told me you own janey and I went OHHHHHH ok i remember her from moab!
Uhh, used to own Janey. I rescued her almost 2 years ago from his nasty clutches.

[mightymg]

Uhh, used to own Janey. I rescued her almost 2 years ago from his nasty clutches.
HAHA!

[mightymg]

OK heres some more pics for your enjoyments.. I went and picked my cage bits, my interior stuff, and a few other parts as you can see in the pile in the garage, right now im putting on the new pass fender wing assy, and Im installing my Tcase..

as you cna see the bulkhead where the windscreen attaches is a little tweaked I think a piece of plate and the winch of my truggy should be able to straighten it? eh?

[Grover]

replace the bulkhead with a galvy unit...

[Ren Ching]

doubt it will be much of an issue out there in UT. a good body man can bash/pull that out to something approaching good enough.

replace the bulkhead with a galvy unit...

[mightymg]

replace the bulkhead with a galvy unit...
im gonna keep my eyes out for one eventually, but i dont have the desire or the time to do it now...

YEAAHHHH! it looks like a defender!


more updates.. passenger wing and fender is swapped out, pass door is mostly on..


now its multi colored.. hmmm can i pretend its camo! hah!

[cgalpin]

Yeah sounds like you got a great deal there. Do it up Ron good and you'll be fine.

[mightymg]

Im not an anal person, so for me! its going together very well. IM quite suprised that the body lines are lining up as well as they have..

Hopefully my color match is done soon so I can get the ole girl in the garage, so I can shoot the nose..

As far as rust and galvy stuff.. we dont have rust issues here very much, mine is pretty much completly rust free, i have a little bit of surface rust on the frame where the previous owner had a belly skid on there, but thats it...

[dave_lucas]

Lane,

You had mentioed that you were going to paint it Trident green to match the tub.

FYI I do not think that is Trident green, Trident is an aquaish color.

[evilfij]

You can buy a replacement part that would completely replace the dented part of the bulkhead for about $30.

[130Tdi]

Lane,

You had mentioed that you were going to paint it Trident green to match the tub.

FYI I do not think that is Trident green, Trident is an aquaish color.
That tub is conniston

[revor]

I keep telling him it's conniston... He doesn't believe me...

Looking great Laner!!!

[mightymg]

Lane,

You had mentioed that you were going to paint it Trident green to match the tub.

FYI I do not think that is Trident green, Trident is an aquaish color.

At first my memory made me think the tub was trident green, when i picked it up i realized it wasnt, so i dropped a peice off for a color match...

Follow-up Post:

You can buy a replacement part that would completely replace the dented part of the bulkhead for about $30.
Ron where do i get them! im all over that! PLEASE HELP! thanks!

[evilfij]

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-3183-repair-piece-lh-bulkhead-series-iia-iii.aspx

I have seen them for less $$. You would probably have to pull the remaining part back a little to make it line up, but much easier than trying to fix what you have there.

BTW since you already have the front ROW style filler part, I would run dual tanks. I think Bstraw was going to sell the tank out of yeastie.

[mightymg]

http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-3183-repair-piece-lh-bulkhead-series-iia-iii.aspx

I have seen them for less $$. You would probably have to pull the remaining part back a little to make it line up, but much easier than trying to fix what you have there.

BTW since you already have the front ROW style filler part, I would run dual tanks. I think Bstraw was going to sell the tank out of yeastie.
That was on my to do list, I was gonna put the rear filler in te fender well, annd the front would be for a second tank..

As far as the repair piece it will work even though it says series 111? maybe a stupid questions? I was gonna cut mine off, beat um straight and weld them back on, but that peice would make life way easier!

[evilfij]

99% sure it is the same part as everyone sells them as defender and series. Les at RN will know for sure.

"I was gonna put the rear filler in te fender well"

Do it right as you are going to paint the whole thing, right. Cut it out of the damaged tub and put it in the right spot. Should not be too hard and a hammer and dolly will round the edges in an acceptable way.

On another note, unless you are stripping the bulkhead, it is easier to paint the whole thing black than green.

[GYM]

Any push back from your neighbors about the front yard rebuild?? Home Owners associations would have a field day with that in most locations, I'd imagine.

[mightymg]

Any push back from your neighbors about the front yard rebuild?? Home Owners associations would have a field day with that in most locations, I'd imagine.
NOt yet, I dont have an HOA where i live, I just try to keep it sopme what decent looking.. that tub is UGLY though... my neighbors are all really cool, they are usually over checking stuff out...

[mightymg]

Well shes alive got her running last night... she sounds good too!

[mightymg]

OK heres some more pics!! i got her off the trailer and i gave her a bath... Wiring and door mounts next....

[Grover]

Keep up the good work. What motor are you going with?

[mightymg]

Keep up the good work. What motor are you going with?
It has a low mileage 4.0, the truck has 41k on it, but I have a 4.6 to slam in there.... OHH LALA

Ohh and i pick up my new tread style 35 inch MTRs tomorrow...

[mattarm]

Another option is http://www.yrm-metal-solutions.com/page2.htm


http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-3183-repair-piece-lh-bulkhead-series-iia-iii.aspx

I have seen them for less $$. You would probably have to pull the remaining part back a little to make it line up, but much easier than trying to fix what you have there.

BTW since you already have the front ROW style filler part, I would run dual tanks. I think Bstraw was going to sell the tank out of yeastie.

[mightymg]

Another option is http://www.yrm-metal-solutions.com/page2.htm
Thanks matt, i just sent them an email to get a set!


also heres some pics of my rig with my NEw style 35 inch MTRS.. right now its all stock lift, but I have some OMEs for the front..

[evilfij]

They are in the UK so shipping will be spendy.

[mightymg]

Yeah i just got a message back and they told me to talk to global rover from here, so I shot him a email to have him export me a set.....

I like those better than the RN ones because they go all the way over to the vent, and down to the door hinge....

[mightymg]

OK i got the b pillar holes drilled, and i got it installed, plus a few other things heres a teaser....

anyone have any old contrails laying around? i might just build my own out of DOM...

[dave_lucas]

Slow down, you are making me feel like a slacker :evilfinge

[mightymg]

HAHA Id probably have paint on it if they werent taking so long to color match my tub...

[revor]

He can't slow down he has ADD

[mightymg]

He can't slow down he has ADD
Hey no i don-- OHH WAIT LOOK A SQUIRREL>>>

[redrockrover]

Love it! Looks good and you are really moving on it. Can't wait to see the finished product. Where did you get it? I would love to pick up a project like that.

Russ

[mightymg]

Love it! Looks good and you are really moving on it. Can't wait to see the finished product. Where did you get it? I would love to pick up a project like that.

Russ

I had a buddy in southern utah that Endoed it off a wash, he got it totalled bought a new one and took off the lockers and stuff. then my friend that did all the swap work got it from him, and sat on it for 2 years with hopes of rebuilding it, In the meantime he gathered all the parts to fix it, and he never got a chance to do its o i swooped in and licked it..

its about to get some more changes soon!


Wait and see Im excited..

[TDI Guy]

Stop teasing.... Details and pix..... NOW. Looks great

[bjf]

Randy

Speaking of pics where are the detailed pics of your sw?

[TDI Guy]

I will take some.. My father was over yesterday with it and my camera was dead. It is a work of art I most say... lol. Im a legend in my own mind.. I will get some up after the weekend.

[mightymg]

Stop teasing.... Details and pix..... NOW. Looks great
Well I decided i need to widdle down the arsenal of vehicles.... I just boguht an LR3 for my wife to drive with the baby, so some stuff has to go now.. so im selling my duramax and my truggy, and im making a bad ass roadworthy trail mamajamma...


so far what i have for my defender to accomplish all this fun.... is this...

I have my 17 inch alloy trail ready beadocks for it..
my 37 12.5 17 Krawlers will be here next week
I have Rovertracks SEXY front 30 spline kit with a high pinion e locker and 4.56 gears
I have a sexier rovertracks rear 30 spline kit wiht a 4.56 third thats spooled( for now im getting a arb for it..)
THe last week of september im going over to my buddies shop so we can bend up my new custom BUCK WILD RACING vers 1.2.1 cage..
I have some fox shocks for the rear
14 inch coilovers for the front
daves old sliders off his 106
daves machined vents


Pics to follow!

[05LR3AZ]

Well I decided i need to widdle down the arsenal of vehicles.... I just boguht an LR3 for my wife to drive with the baby, so some stuff has to go now.. so im selling my duramax and my truggy, and im making a bad ass roadworthy trail mamajamma...


so far what i have for my defender to accomplish all this fun.... is this...

I have my 17 inch alloy trail ready beadocks for it..
my 37 12.5 17 Krawlers will be here next week
I have Rovertracks SEXY front 30 spline kit with a high pinion e locker and 4.56 gears
I have a sexier rovertracks rear 30 spline kit wiht a 4.56 third thats spooled( for now im getting a arb for it..)
THe last week of september im going over to my buddies shop so we can bend up my new custom BUCK WILD RACING vers 1.2.1 cage..
I have some fox shocks for the rear
14 inch coilovers for the front
daves old sliders off his 106
daves machined vents


Pics to follow!
Sounds awesome...

[mightymg]

Sounds awesome...
Lets see a pic of your LR3 with the 285s on it, I just bought a 05. DO they fit without rubbing ?

[revor]

Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will be in soooo much trouble!!!

[mightymg]

Don't do it!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will be in soooo much trouble!!!

hahahah theres my bestest friend keeping me in check! MOOHAHWOOHAAHAHA

[05LR3AZ]

Lets see a pic of your LR3 with the 285s on it, I just bought a 05. DO they fit without rubbing ?
Here you go! Very minimal rubbing only due to the width. 285/60/18's work well for now.

Front:
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv137/05LR3AZ/Land%20Rover/IMG_7966.jpg
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv137/05LR3AZ/Land%20Rover/IMG_7968.jpg

Rear:
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv137/05LR3AZ/Land%20Rover/IMG_7967.jpg

Full Vehicle:
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv137/05LR3AZ/Cinders%20-%20Flagstaff/d5ccd4f7.jpg

[mightymg]

NEW RUBBER AGAIN!!

37 12.5 17 krawlers blue labels.... ohh Yeah im hard! :eek:


And heres a pic of my billet trail ready beadlocks they are going on!

this weekend im getting them mounted, IM gonna plasma cut my front spring perches off and prepping the area for the coilover hoops, and if im lucky ill get my rovertracks 30pline axles under it...

[mightymg]

OK mas updates...

Today i got the spring perches plasma cut off, next im gonna grind them down clean, and as soon as my hoops get here Ill get them in as well...

More to come..

[evilfij]

Cutting makes Ron sad. :( But it does look like fun. :)

[mightymg]

At least the trucks in better shape now than it was when i found her rotting away :cool: .

[Monkeyboy]

So are you done with those 265/75's yet? ;)

Youngest son needs new(er) shoes.

KAA

[mightymg]

So are you done with those 265/75's yet? ;)

Youngest son needs new(er) shoes.

KAA


Ive had a few inquires... haha :cool:

not like i went from 265s to 37s or anything...

[mightymg]

OK heres some more pics... the drivers side coilover mount is pretty much done, I just need to finish welding on the mount itself...

Heres some pics..

the axle is a ROVERTRACKS 30 spline Longtracks CV Kit with a 4.56 HP third e locked...

[cgalpin]

Love those welds!

[mightymg]

Thanks! I credit that to my new miller 211.. the ones on my disco trug arent near as nice...

[mightymg]

Heres a few more pictures...

the 37 inch krawlers are on the beadlocks..

Justin at lucky 8 got me MY sexy bling bling equipe rear tank skid..

Soon Ill have some more progress pics.. heres a few teasers...

[mightymg]

MOre to come, I just picked up my SW top, my vansides should be here mon or tues, I got some roll up doors.. MM its gonna be sweet when i get her all back together

[mightymg]

OK heres some more teaser pics..

I got the bulkhead beat mostly where it needs to be.

I got my SW top on, and i cut down some 10 spline fornt shafts to make mounts to hold the rear til my van sides arrive...

I got some 110 rear bench jump seats for the rear tub, they are a little long, but im gonna shorten them about 6 inches, and then ill have a full fold up bench on both sides...

I also picked up some

Rovertracks bling while partying at keiths house all weekend....

Rovertracks HD panhard
Rovertracks HD rear links
Rovertracks HD draglink

and some fox shocks for the rear...


Well as you can see i have tons of work to do this week , but im hoping to have it ready for the cage next week.....

[revor]

Sweet!!!

You know guys while my friend is not staying "traditional" with his build, with the guidence (YOU CAN"T DO THAT!!!) from an experienced Defender o' phile he's doing a great job of mixing what he needs in a truck with the original design.... Really... Just like Buck.... :)

[mightymg]

Sweet!!!

You know guys while my friend is not staying "traditional" with his build, with the guidence (YOU CAN"T DO THAT!!!) from an experienced Defender o' phile he's doing a great job of mixing what he needs in a truck with the original design.... Really... Just like Buck.... :)

You know im actually getting good at listing in my old age.... Thanks big pappa!

[cgalpin]

So why the change from soft top to hard top though?

[revor]

You know im actually getting good at listing in my old age.... Thanks big pappa!

Truly twisted! But we like that!!!! :) Heck I still don't listen.....

[mightymg]

So why the change from soft top to hard top though?
I went over all the different custom cage scenarios with a ST or SW, and runnig a full cage, and a full EXO like bucks was the best way to have both...

ohh and snow is cold.... ha

[mightymg]

well more updates, the front is now on its own weight sitting on coilovers... I looks like it need 44s and some mud boggers! haha ( JOKE)

I still need to get softer springs so I can drop the front 2.5 imches to get the ride height correct..

and I still need to hook up the crossmember for the 3 link and the panhard that why the axle is shifted way to the pass side...

Heres some teasers....


I feeling good about my welds too! no more tack tack tack....

[cgalpin]

That's going to be a monster! Very jealous of the welds.

[mightymg]

That's going to be a monster! Very jealous of the welds.
YEah it is huge right now, I need to order my springs so I can get it lowered..

[marcingham]

Very interested in this build. You are doing a lot of stuff I have been thinking about. I am also wondering about the top. Are you going to put UK-style van sides on (no windows)? I have had a few 90s with that set up and it is no fun. You are BLIND.

Good luck and keep up the updates.

[mightymg]

Very interested in this build. You are doing a lot of stuff I have been thinking about. I am also wondering about the top. Are you going to put UK-style van sides on (no windows)? I have had a few 90s with that set up and it is no fun. You are BLIND.

Good luck and keep up the updates.


Yes I am gonna put on the van sides.. I have the glass and seals, Im just not sure if im gonna tackle it yet..

IN the winter Im gonna run the sides, and in the summer Im gonna fab some SW roof supports so I can run the top as an alluminum surry.....

as for the cage it will be a david buck wild racing style SD clone exo cage...

[michaels]

i think you could do better than that cage design. i remember seeing it recently and just don't think it complements the looks of the truck very well. i love the build so far as i've said on pirate, but get crazy and build a custom exo/inner cage similar to how they are stock, but with frame mounts!

[mightymg]

i think you could do better than that cage design. i remember seeing it recently and just don't think it complements the looks of the truck very well. i love the build so far as i've said on pirate, but get crazy and build a custom exo/inner cage similar to how they are stock, but with frame mounts!
Ive kicked around every idea and i think the best solution for running a hard top, and haviong a full cage is the SD style exo.... with my own touch

Follow-up Post:

More upates..

tonight i got my 3 link crossmember moved from the disco to the defender..

I got my Rovertracks HD Draglink ready to go on.. I started taking the disco brakes off my axle so I can put my defender stuff on, and I got my last two Stickies dismounted so I can install the last 2 Krawlers....

[redrockrover]

Looking good you are doing awesome work, keep the updates coming. I am watching this like a hawk. I love it so far.

Russ.

[mightymg]

Thanks russ, we need to meet one of these days.....

OHH MORE TREATS!!!! YEAH!!!


MY BUCK WILD RACING SLIDERS

[Buckon37s]

i think you could do better than that cage design. i remember seeing it recently and just don't think it complements the looks of the truck very well. i love the build so far as i've said on pirate, but get crazy and build a custom exo/inner cage similar to how they are stock, but with frame mounts!

He is doing generation one. I think it looked quite nice. Pictures below. If your referring to generation two, then yes, I don't really think it looked all that nice either.

If your referring to generation three (last pic) then skrew you, your blind.




:finger :tounge

[mightymg]

THats the one!

[redrockrover]

[QUOTE=Buckon37s]He is doing generation one. I think it looked quite nice. Pictures below. If your referring to generation two, then yes, I don't really think it looked all that nice either.

If your referring to generation three (last pic) then skrew you, your blind.

Buck,

I have always loved your D-90. You have really taken it a long ways. Keep up the good work and the innovation. I love to see extreme D-90's and you probably have the most extreme D-90 out there. You represent a very limited extreme rover community very well at events like King of the Hammers. Just wanted to say I like your D-90 and always have.

Russ

[mightymg]

OK MORE MORE MORE>> tonight was very productive thanks to my buds showing up...

Well tonight I took my 30 spline rear end out of the trug, I cut off the coilover tabs... next I took stock axle out, and I cut the coil spring perches off so I could weld them onto my old housing.. over all I think it came out AWESOME!! and i looks very clean and strong..

I still need to put on my new rear rovertracks links, but i was in a hurry tonight..

Also the rear springs are OME 762 disco front springs... In the rear they give it a perfect height. My new softer and shorter front coilover springs will be here tomorrow so it will be level..

[Campbell]

Looks nice....

Are you going to be able to pull that out of the garage when your done? Garage door looks low!!

[mightymg]

Looks nice....

Are you going to be able to pull that out of the garage when your done? Garage door looks low!!
Yeah I just lowered the front ,and I have the SW top off, Ill bolt that on out side..


OK more updates.. Yesterday I got my new upper coilover springs, so I got the front dropped about 2 1/2 inches, so its where its gonna stay for now.. wiht the flares on its a perfect lift height for the 37s..

[marcingham]

I am loving this build up.

Q: are you going to do anything about sealing the coilover cut-out in the front inner wings/mudshields? We currently have a similar issue with a project and have all but decided to just leave it open, but I am still concerned about crap getting into the engine bay.

[mightymg]

I am loving this build up.

Q: are you going to do anything about sealing the coilover cut-out in the front inner wings/mudshields? We currently have a similar issue with a project and have all but decided to just leave it open, but I am still concerned about crap getting into the engine bay.
Thanks!

As far as the front coilover I went a little plasma cutter crazy! Im gonna leave it open, I try to steer clear of mud as much as possible, so I dont think it will get to gummed up.. However it would be really easy to take some sheet metal and weld it in to the hoops, and the old original inners...

[cgalpin]

I think you'll find you want to cover it. I ran without the stock covers for years before finally buying some (I guess the PO had aftermarket shocks and went back to stock for the sale) and even that little hole let in way too much mud.

How high is the top of the fender off the ground? It's hard to gauge the height.

charles
p.s. The shocks and mounts came today. thanks again!

[mightymg]

I think you'll find you want to cover it. I ran without the stock covers for years before finally buying some (I guess the PO had aftermarket shocks and went back to stock for the sale) and even that little hole let in way too much mud.

How high is the top of the fender off the ground? It's hard to gauge the height.

charles
p.s. The shocks and mounts came today. thanks again!

Awesome IM glad the shocks made it!

The height is 52" to the top of the fender...

[cgalpin]

Not bad. That's only 6" higher than mine with a 2" OME and half of that is likely in the tires.

Looking good!


The height is 52" to the top of the fender...

[mightymg]

Not bad. That's only 6" higher than mine with a 2" OME and half of that is likely in the tires.

Looking good!
Good thats good info... .. Id still like it maybe an inch lower in the front, Im gonna wait to see where it all ends up once the winch ,cage and all the finish stuff is on...

[revor]

Mine's 49ish to the top of the wing with 32" tires.

That's an inch more lift than I have, leaving the tires out of the picture.
Not bad, but I know I want to be 1" to 2" lower.

[mightymg]

Mine's 49ish to the top of the wing with 32" tires.

That's an inch more lift than I have, leaving the tires out of the picture.
Not bad, but I know I want to be 1" to 2" lower.
Awesome thanks for measuring that man!


OK more updates yesterday afternoon I started working on my rear bumperettes... this is what I came up with, they will be welded on the rear crossmember just as if it were part of the crossmember itself..

[mightymg]

OK well i got the drivers side bumperette done and welded, I still need to attach it, but i can do that anytime...

[revor]

:thumbs Inspiring! Nice thoughs.. I'll not deal with teh bling brackets, I'll probably use something subtle, Dimple died .0625: box sections.. Or maybe some gay 3/16" plates

[Buckon37s]

Good thats good info... .. Id still like it maybe an inch lower in the front, Im gonna wait to see where it all ends up once the winch ,cage and all the finish stuff is on...

Hey Lane,

I'm at 51" with fully inflated 40's! Better drop that biotch! :)


Buck,

I have always loved your D-90. You have really taken it a long ways. Keep up the good work and the innovation. I love to see extreme D-90's and you probably have the most extreme D-90 out there. You represent a very limited extreme rover community very well at events like King of the Hammers. Just wanted to say I like your D-90 and always have.

Russ

Thanks a ton man. That is a very nice thing to say for sure. I really appreciate it!


Or maybe some gay 3/16" plates

Like with a penis cut out instead of a skull? :confused

[cgalpin]

So how do you guys lower your trucks? Raise the top shock mounts?

I like the bumperettes, will do something similar with my trailer, but in 2x3.

[Buckon37s]

So how do you guys lower your trucks? Raise the top shock mounts?

I like the bumperettes, will do something similar with my trailer, but in 2x3.

Coilovers are adjustable via an adjustment ring. Once you run out of that you can get softer springs, once you run out of that you have to relocate the upper or lower mount. They can actually be quite involved to get set up perfectly.

[mightymg]

Coilovers are adjustable via an adjustment ring. Once you run out of that you can get softer springs, once you run out of that you have to relocate the upper or lower mount. They can actually be quite involved to get set up perfectly.


Exactly.. I have my adjusting ring all the way up, I think i can go a little softer on my primary spring if i had to, but i'm gonna wait til the cage is done to see where its at..

IM not looking forward to changing the height of my mounts! so im gonna avoid that at all cost.. i have it pretty much where i want it...

I think a picture of richard simmons would go nice on your 3/16!

[mightymg]

Well tonight I got all the front brakes done with new rotors. Tomorrow I will hook up my stock drive lines for now until I get some new ones, then I'm gonna bleed the brakes, and I should be all ready to drive this bad boy over to get the cage work done..

[mightymg]

Alright i see the light! Yeah I'M about to be able to drive this bad boy!

Tonight I got my brakes bled, the rear driveshaft hooked up, and I got my van sides in the mail, and I got them kinda bolted on..

Now at least I can get it over to my buds shop so we can make the cage next week!

heres some pics..

[michaels]

He is doing generation one. I think it looked quite nice. Pictures below. If your referring to generation two, then yes, I don't really think it looked all that nice either.

If your referring to generation three (last pic) then skrew you, your blind.




:finger :tounge
Gen III is the shit!!!!! i love your latest creation! maybe i just prefer soft-top defenders. i drove a 2 door soft top 200TDi this past weekend. i was in love! too bad it was RHD. :(

lookin' good laners! i think an SD style cage with your own touch will be tits! :cool:

[don]

Loving this build too. Very rad truck and like the pics of the fabrication work. Not to mention you hustle on building this thing. It's taken me a few days just to figure out how how I want to put in jump seats never mind actually putting them in.

I'm guessing your ride time on the Santa Cruz Heckler has dropped a bit to get the 90 done :D I get easily side tracked with the kids and pump track on the side of the garage.

[mightymg]

Loving this build too. Very rad truck and like the pics of the fabrication work. Not to mention you hustle on building this thing. It's taken me a few days just to figure out how how I want to put in jump seats never mind actually putting them in.

I'm guessing your ride time on the Santa Cruz Heckler has dropped a bit to get the 90 done :D I get easily side tracked with the kids and pump track on the side of the garage.


Thanks!

Yeah ride time has suffered a little, but I think its mostly due to the newish baby... than anything else.. I normally get an hour to work on the truck a few days a week before the wife and baby get home, ohh and in between part time college at night and my full time day job..

[mightymg]

Thanks!

Yeah ride time has suffered a little, but I think its mostly due to the newish baby... than anything else.. I normally get an hour to work on the truck a few days a week before the wife and baby get home, ohh and in between part time college at night and my full time day job..
OK i got her out side... Heres some pics of ity before i take it over monday so I can do the cage...

[mightymg]

OK comparison pics...

the yellow truck is a 94 with a 3 inch rovertym and 35s

my front is higher, but my rear is lower... My rear gonna come up an inch so it will be even with his...

Follow-up Post:

And here my new front bumper...

Its my old one I modified...

[rover4x4]

as much as I hate to say it, nice.

[JohnsD90]

OK comparison pics...

the yellow truck is a 94 with a 3 inch rovertym and 35s

my front is higher, but my rear is lower... My rear gonna come up an inch so it will be even with his...

Follow-up Post:

And here my new front bumper...

Its my old one I modified...
The rate at which you completed this project is very annoying:thumbs, nice job looks great

[mightymg]

The rate at which you completed this project is very annoying:thumbs, nice job looks great
Revor and lucas came to the conclusion I have Rover ADD! haha! I want to drive this bad boy, so i must finish it!

[JohnsD90]

Revor and lucas came to the conclusion I have Rover ADD! haha! I want to drive this bad boy, so i must finish it!
obvly not cause your almost done in like 2 months, some people have been on their rover projects for years.

[dave_lucas]

Revor and lucas came to the conclusion I have Rover ADD! haha! I want to drive this bad boy, so i must finish it!

We are working on a way to bottle it and sell it to other Defender owners so they can finish their projects...

Still have not found a container that is able to contain the energy :lol

[mightymg]

obvly not cause your almost done in like 2 months, some people have been on their rover projects for years.
True, but also IM not near as perticular, and my truck isnt going to be perfect a perfect 97.. There are some really sweet rigs on here that have had some unbelievably nice restorations done on them...

Im just trying to hurry and put in an hour here and there to get what i can done so I can get this thing on the road..

I work full time during the day, plus a fairly new bay, and I go to Utah state 2 nights a week.. whew I tired thinking about that.. OHh crap I have a paper to write..

Follow-up Post:

We are working on a way to bottle it and sell it to other Defender owners so they can finish their projects...

Still have not found a container that is able to contain the energy :lol

ITs that 5 Barrel ale I got in Co that gave me the burst of energy...

[mightymg]

Well I drove the ole girl an hour ago! ohh man does she drive nice! i love it!

I cant wait for my new JE Reel front shaft to get here!

[mightymg]

Well I forgot to post this pic.. here it is behind the LR3 heding over to my buddies Off road shop for the cage work...



OHH and one of my sweet little 4 month old girl helping dad on the defender! my favorite pic by far..

[JohnsD90]

i love that, dont paint it i looks cool that way.

[Landrover90]

Looks great! I've enjoyed following the build-up ... glad she's up and running.

[mightymg]

Thanks..

Not to much going on this week, its over getting the cage work done, so I'm just in Wait mode.. A mode i don't like to much!

[mightymg]

I saw her today! a, b, c illar are done! ohh shes lookin good!

[cgalpin]

pictures man! pictures!

[mightymg]

Im gonna run over there in a bit Ill see if I can sneak some...

[Hazard]

Lookin good so far. Need more pics!!

[mightymg]

Heres some pictures....

Follow-up Post:

MId work.....

[JohnsD90]

Heres some pictures....

Follow-up Post:

MId work.....
are those bars permenant?

[mightymg]

they are tacked on right now while the cage is being built, but the sliders are drilled and tapped so i can bolt the cage feet down so its removable..

[cgalpin]

Hey looks great. It just occured to me - have you thought of doing the equivalent to what the Jeep guys call "flat fenders"? It's basically a replacement fender with a tubular edge, kind of like an integrated slider?

[mightymg]

Hey looks great. It just occured to me - have you thought of doing the equivalent to what the Jeep guys call "flat fenders"? It's basically a replacement fender with a tubular edge, kind of like an integrated slider?

Yeah me and dave bucky were talking about a that a few weeks ago.. we will see what happens when i do my front wrap arounds if I decide to go that way....

[airbornrover]

Doesnt one of the rollcage fab companies in the UK do that already? Its like a tublar front end that bolts to the bulkhead?

[cgalpin]

Yeah, North Offroad. But he could make up something a lot cheaper

http://www.northoffroad.co.uk/epages/es120586.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es120586_shop/Products/nor19

[mightymg]

Those are cool. one day I may go that direction...

This is more what I was thinking..

[mightymg]

IM pickin her up tomorrow...

[mightymg]

OK heres some pics... Almost done I just need a a pillar windshield spreader.

[cgalpin]

Looking good!

[mightymg]

Heres a few more.. I just got my JE reel.. Hot pink front shaft...

[JohnsD90]

OK heres some pics... Almost done I just need a a pillar windshield spreader.
SWEEET, are you painting it?

[mightymg]

Year satin black

[Hazard]

Looks awesome

[evilfij]

Are you tying the cage into the interior at all? I think the way it is now, it is not very structurally strong.

[mightymg]

Dave rolled his with the same cage numerous times and it never failed, Im not worried about it . As far as the interior goes, Im gonna run a B pillar lateral support across the rear bulkhead.

[mightymg]

Well last night I got the cage off, I finished welding the inside joints, and got her painted.. Now i have the Top in the garage , and Im gonna riven on my new alluminum sunroof eliminator sheet, and get it painted. Then the 90 is goign in this weekend to get sanded and hopefully she will be painted by next weekish...

[cgalpin]

This update is useless with pictures :grin

[mightymg]

Ill snap some tonight!

[JohnsD90]

Well last night I got the cage off, I finished welding the inside joints, and got her painted.. Now i have the Top in the garage , and Im gonna riven on my new alluminum sunroof eliminator sheet, and get it painted. Then the 90 is goign in this weekend to get sanded and hopefully she will be painted by next weekish...
Next time just post this when you take the pics, cause now its just a tease.

[mightymg]

Heres some pics

Follow-up Post:

A few more of my top that im gonna FIX UP this weekend.. I have an alluminum panel as seen in the pics that im gonna use to close off the sun roof, and fix the alpine window section.

[cgalpin]

Cool.

Unless you are keeping the alpine windows (or really don't like a ribbed roof), you should ask around and see if there are any series roofs available locally. I think they are the same dimensions and are usually cheap. Shipping would be a killer, but it wouldn't need any patching.

[mightymg]

Cool.

Unless you are keeping the alpine windows (or really don't like a ribbed roof), you should ask around and see if there are any series roofs available locally. I think they are the same dimensions and are usually cheap. Shipping would be a killer, but it wouldn't need any patching.
Thats a great Idea.. I have the alpine glass, and Ill just patch it for now, and Ill keep my eye out... THanks

[JimC]

Wouldn't he have to change the windshield frame then?

[dave_lucas]

series has a flat top in the front so you would have to change the windsheild frame???

oops Jim beat me to it :)

[mightymg]

Yeah I dont want to do that, I already had to buy one... Thanks!

[evilfij]

And they are shorter than D90 roofs, however, you could (should be able to) take the hump part of the series roof and use that to patch your roof. These roofs are pretty shoddily glued/riveted/welded together and are basically just a bunch of pieces.

[mightymg]

I figured Id just rivet in a patch panel.. I think it will be easy enoguh.. AND like you said the rover stuff on top is kinda shotty, so it should look just fine...

[mightymg]

Well Last night i got the Bulkhead patch panels welded in, Now all i need to do is install the skid, back door& glass, SHoot the front end, install the hydra ram, and im in!

[cgalpin]

Yeah sorry for the bum suggestion on the roof - I knew the front was different but forgot.

Oh, and what he said ;)

Next time just post this when you take the pics, cause now its just a tease.

[mightymg]

OK more pics.. I built all new Lower rear shock mounts today, I got the Equipe skid Installed! THANKS LUCKY 8! MAN ITS SWEET!!

and heres some pics of the cage with the top off, and some pics of the patch panels..

[JohnsD90]

Looks nice, thanks for taking the advice. and are you gonna do an internal cage.?

[mightymg]

IM just going to do an internal spreader that goes along the top of the tub bulkhead at the b pillar for some cross support, and harness mounts

[mightymg]

More updates.. sorry no pics its dark!


I got the front drive shaft in! I got the Rovertarcks High clearance pan hard on, I got the o2 sensors in, I got to Drove it for a decent distance today! man does she run good.. shes got power too with the 4.56s.. I love it.. Ohh and i dont have a windshield in it yet, and I was getting hammered with the air in my face! I loved it!

[mightymg]

Ok I got the sun roof eliminated tonight.. I used a sheet of 1/8 alluminum, and I riveted it all the way around every 4 inches or so, and I used Right stuff RTV under it to seal it up..

[mightymg]

Well I ve been Driving her! I LOVE IT!!!!
As you can see the windshield is in, the door handles are on, the rear door and glass is in, MY PINK shaft is in..

Now i need to do the alpine windows, Rear spacers, New SWAY A WAY coilovers installed, and paint her-- I have all the paint and everything, im just really lacking the motivation to do it..

Ron memories of janey? just black and a few shades of green! hah!

[cgalpin]

Looking good. Everyone should have a pink shaft.

Oh but she doesn't hold a candle to Janey in color :grin

[mightymg]

Charles end me an email, I got a pico f that light bar, I jsut want to make sure you can use it...

[michaels]

you're pimpin' now lane!!!!

[dave_lucas]

Do you still need the door gaskets Lane? A bit slow but I was planning to send them this weekend.

[evilfij]

It needs yellow doors. ;)

[mightymg]

Do you still need the door gaskets Lane? A bit slow but I was planning to send them this weekend.
Ohh yeah it's a little drafty without them. Thanks dave

[pendy]

You can paint it in a couple hours.

[JohnsD90]

It needs yellow doors. ;)
and green hardtop sides

[Buckon37s]

It needs yellow doors. ;)

yellow all over biotch! Buck wild!!

[evilfij]

yellow all over biotch! Buck wild!!

It was a Janey reference. ;)

My new one is yellow all over. Why I end up with brightly colored cars/trucks when all I ever look for is dark green or black is beyond me.

[mightymg]

OK well I got off my ass and finally did some work!

I got my new sway a way 14 inch coilovers in finally, so I got the drivers side one on.. heres some pics of it and the old rancho coilover...

Im hoping to ge my new Rovertracks rear links in..

I got the whole dash put back together after my wiper motor took a crap..

I also got my rear 1.5 inch spacers in to level it out.. pretty much ready to wheel her now..

:cool:

[cgalpin]

About time you posted an update! Looks great.

No more poser shots though, lets see it on the trail!

[mightymg]

About time you posted an update! Looks great.

No more poser shots though, lets see it on the trail!


Haha Im sick of poser shots too!

[redrockrover]

Looking great. We will need to hit up some trails together. I want to see this thing in action first hand. It looks sweet.

Russ

[mightymg]

OK new 14 inch 275 lb main coilover springs are on the way....

Im looking to get a little better ride, and adjustment out of the 275 compared to the 350. I have about 2 inches of slack at full droop to take up, so the softer rate will allow me to adjust the coilover down to make up the difference and still retain the same ride height..

Here some pics of it with both sway a ways on, and the winch mounted..

[mightymg]

100 - 102 " coming.........

[cgalpin]

You stretching your 90?

[mightymg]

yep..the front is already stretched about 2.5

[mightymg]

OK Finally after a long drought heres some more progress on the stretch..

I decided to use my rovertracks heimed rear links off the trug, and my stock disco rear drive shaft which was about 4-5 inches longer than the defender one, and with the disco shaft on it puts me at 100.5 inches... So far I'm liking it..

Tomorrow Im plasma cutting all the brackets off ( if someone wants them to make a coiler let me know!) then ill weld on my new brackets from the pictures...

[revor]

Slacker!!!!

[cgalpin]

Mmh, so no frame stretch?

[revor]

We're saving that for mine.. I want 110 inches baby!!! Oddly enough it's easier to achieve this with the rear links that I want using a 90 as a base, stretch the frame 10" and the links 8 or so inches. Of course I'll also have no rear body apart from a trayback.. That makes it pretty easy.. Two seater only..

[cgalpin]

Ya'll are just plain freaky but I dig it!

[mightymg]

A-D-D




Ohh look a Squirrel!






Yeah just a link and shaft stretch, then Im gonna trim the fenders and tig weld in the replacement aluminum for the front half so its normal fender well opening.

[revor]

Squirrel!!!!!

Where!?!?!?! Where!??!?

[mightymg]

Pics so far

[mightymg]

OK tonight i got the pass side link tacked in... I triangulated it as much as i could..

[cgalpin]

Nice. I like the fact you loose the "ears" that usually hang below the frame too. By triangulated, you mean pushing the axle mounts out as far as possible?

[mightymg]

Nice. I like the fact you loose the "ears" that usually hang below the frame too. By triangulated, you mean pushing the axle mounts out as far as possible?

Yes, Dave ( buck on 40s) said when he triangulated his it made a huge difference yn the geometry. I guess it handled a ton better. So we will see

Hes also sending me one of his new Billet bling bling sway bar setups that hes having made for the defenders.. pics to follow..

------ Follow up post added March 28th, 2010 09:31 PM ------

Also those weld on ears that i used are made by ballistic fab, and are like 20 bucks or soemthing like that.. all laser cut and very sexy..

http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/Inner-frame-mount-40one-bracket41_p_1174.html

[mightymg]

Tonight i got the frame plated, and the link brackets burned in..... Came out pretty good...

[TDI Guy]

Post pix of the sway bar when you get it. sounds interesting.

[mightymg]

Post pix of the sway bar when you get it. sounds interesting.

I will, im hoping to have it next week, its all machined with alluminum arms, very very slick set up..

[mightymg]

OK well my a arm extension is now done 2.5 square tube .25 wall.. So After i re drill my axle brackets, and burn them in all the way, the back is done underneath and ready for body work.. then its time to plumb the cell, mount the seats, build the belly skid, install my bling sway bar, and i should be out testin her...

[don]

Wow. Really nice fab work - looks so clean. I've been following the build on pirate as well and was shocked at the folded frame pics that buck posted. Never thought the rover frame was that thin. Makes sense to plate the mount areas.

Like Randy I'm very interested to see how that sway bar comes out.

[mightymg]

OK more updates.. the new fuel cell is now Plumbed mostly... i still need to finish the lines at the pump, but that 5 minutes...

Anyways as you can see it think it came out extremely clean. I ran it through the inside bed rail support, so it out of the way and protected.

Also heres a pic of of where in gonna cut the fenders...

[cgalpin]

I like your routing of the lines, but you know you can't fit a tailgate without mods to now right? Just asking because someone I"ll leave nameless made a bottom mount for his trailer lid hinge in a similar location and forgot to take into account the tailgate clearance properly. But I know you are smarter than that. :grin

Can't wait to see it cut - then it'll "feel" stretched to me.

Oh and I love that a-arm extension!

[mightymg]

I like your routing of the lines, but you know you can't fit a tailgate without mods to now right? Just asking because someone I"ll leave nameless made a bottom mount for his trailer lid hinge in a similar location and forgot to take into account the tailgate clearance properly. But I know you are smarter than that. :grin

Can't wait to see it cut - then it'll "feel" stretched to me.

Oh and I love that a-arm extension!

THanks..



more pics in 5 minutes.. the CUT HAS HAPPENED!!

[mightymg]

OK heres some shots of the rear with the tailgate on, and with a 110 bench placed in the back, where in gonna put it for passengers in the rear..

Also heres some pictures of the plumping, I decided to reuse the factory filter, so this is how it looks...

Also the cut! heres the pics of the preliminary cuts i still have some touching up to make it look perfect, but heres a teaser...

I also cut it just short if the lights and cover so it can all be be hidden when the plastic light cover is on...

[cgalpin]

You go girl!

[mightymg]

Heres a teaser of the swaybar arms...

[mightymg]

OK heres a mock up of the rear coil over mounts.. REMEMBER KEY WORD MOCK UP>>

Its all just tacked, the lower arm supports need to be cut down, gussets need to be made, and there will be a cross support bar to the other one that goes through the tub and will also double as the rear seat harness mounts..

[revor]

I'll bitch..
I think you should add a tube on each side of the hoop down to the frame (plated of course) There's gonna be a hell of a load and flex there!! Especially if you want to keep up with me in the fast stuff! :cry

[mightymg]

i CONCUR! MORE GUSSETS TO COME..

[cgalpin]

Coming along nicely. Is there any science to the angle of the coils?

[mightymg]

YEah Im just not sure exactly what it is.. HA!

I just went off what Dave told me. They need to be angled forward for geometry, plus I didn't want to cut into the inside of the tub, so thats where they ended up fitting.. Also if you look at all the desert race trucks and buggies they are all angled forward to help absorb stuff better, and to add to travel IM sure they know what they are doing...

[cgalpin]

Yeah I don't know anything about it but they just looked a bit more angled than you usually see. I guess test the full range of motion before burning it in and you should be fine.

[mightymg]

Good call, i will. Looking at it all under there, I dont see naything it will interfere with. Its about the same angle as a factory shock... WE SHALL SEE!

[mightymg]

OK back to some tech.....


The upper rear coil over mounts are now completely burned in..
and the drivers side is now trimmed as shown in pics...
Left to do on the rear is

Weld in the lower links
install my new longer upper brake line
fill coil overs with nitrogen
bolt on the rear shaft
install the buck wild racing sway bar
clean up the fenders
trim the rear cross member on the inside ( touches tire on full tuck)
gusset coil over mounts

Not bad I say not bad....

[TDI Guy]

Question, in pic #4 the shock tabs are on the side of the shock... Wont that bind during articulation? Shouldn't it match the way the bottom mount is? Just curious....

[mightymg]

With the heim mis alignement washers it gives me the perfect amount of movement not to bind on full tuck. I took my highlift and flexed it just the be sure...

[mightymg]

OK got her outside, Got the shocks filled, and I got everything bolted up and burned in..

I still need to crank the coilovers to get one inch of lift in the front..


Heres a few pics...

[cgalpin]

Sweet, although I maintain the right to change my mind until I actually see pictures on the trail instead of your driveway ;)

Remind me where you are going with this build - is the top off temporarily or are you going to go topless now?

[mightymg]

Sweet, although I maintain the right to change my mind until I actually see pictures on the trail instead of your driveway ;)

Remind me where you are going with this build - is the top off temporarily or are you going to go topless now?

Rights reserved! :)

Im gonna run the exo... Ill have the station wagon top on as acting as a surrey, with a bar in each rear corner holding the back pf the top up.. then im getting a tonneau from bobcat for over the back... Ill try to get the SW top on today to get a updated pic..

[mightymg]

heres the exo

[mightymg]

Heres a pic with the SW top on acting as an aluminum surrey, which is how im gonna run it...

Also a pic of my temporary top bar until my bling ones are done.. this is about the only good use for a 24 spline rover shaft. :eek:

[cgalpin]

Heres a pic with the SW top on acting as an aluminum surrey, which is how im gonna run it...
Definitely a different look. But I like it!

Also a pic of my temporary top bar until my bling ones are done.. this is about the only good use for a 24 spline rover shaft. :eek:
Aaaw, don't be hating.

[bharris]

Also a pic of my temporary top bar until my bling ones are done.. this is about the only good use for a 24 spline rover shaft. :eek:

:(

Somehow I think the look would seem more natural with ST doors so you could run the open window-free look but it looks great anyway. Do you have glass in them there doors? I'm not sure any of the pictures have shown side windows...

[mightymg]

Yeah the doors are complete. I have a set of ST doors, Maybe Ill throw them on for shits and grins... :)

[mightymg]

( TRUMPETS SOUNDING!!)


NOW INTRODUCING>>> BUCK WILD RACING AND M-A ENGINEERING SWAY BAR!

OK sexy is an understatement..

Well its in.. as you guys can see it fits money in the back.. Now this fitment is perfect for a row truck, or a NAS truck that doesnt have the B-pillar under tub cross support.. Im still working on a placement for this on a standard NAS defender have faith i have a few ideas....


Heres some pics of the money set up!

[TDI Guy]

cool....keep us posted

[mightymg]

OK the sway bar brackets are tacked in..

[cgalpin]

Maybe I'm jumping the gun and it will be clear once it's complete, but I don't understand how this works and why you need it. If you can explain that would be great otherwise I'll wait patiently to see the end result :)

[mightymg]

With the spool and coil overs all the way around and the light spring rates, when i turn it force articulates it self and tends to have a decent amount of body roll on the street. This will massively control that..

[cgalpin]

Aah ok. I was thinking this was a trailer queen.

[mightymg]

Aah ok. I was thinking this was a trailer queen.

NO WAY BABY!!:cool:


OK the sway bar is done and installed!

Controls the body way more on the road!

heres some pics...

[Tyler Wirken]

Sweet! I really want to install a sway bar like this on the 110 but find it more difficult to figure out than on a 90 I will figure it out.

So is Buck selling those? If so how much and how do I get one?

Thanks

[mightymg]

Sweet! I really want to install a sway bar like this on the 110 but find it more difficult to figure out than on a 90 I will figure it out.

So is Buck selling those? If so how much and how do I get one?

Thanks

Yeah buck is selling them as a complete kit, PM him he has all the info.....

[TDI Guy]

Won't this hinder the off road articulation like a regular sway bar though? I don't get the difference.. Cool setup though.. I have rear that they help articulation but don't get it..

[mightymg]

Won't this hinder the off road articulation like a regular sway bar though? I don't get the difference.. Cool setup though.. I have rear that they help articulation but don't get it..

these torsion bar style sway bars are designed to give maximum flex while still controlling roll on road. I took my high lift and did some drive way wheeling yesterday and fully flexed it out and I got 100 percent rear travel out of the rear...

But i could tell a huge increase driving it around my neighborhood.

[mightymg]

OK well I had an hour to play after work, so heres some pics of my SW roof supports i just built...

I still need to build 2 more by the doors...

[don]

these torsion bar style sway bars are designed to give maximum flex while still controlling roll on road. I took my high lift and did some drive way wheeling yesterday and fully flexed it out and I got 100 percent rear travel out of the rear...

But i could tell a huge increase driving it around my neighborhood.

Build is looking great with the top on.

Like the look of the sway bars. And if they do like you were saying - give full articulation yet settle the body roll that would be great. I'll hit up Buck with a PM or email.

[mightymg]

OK i got the front supports done as well.... I should have a tonneau here in a week or so, and then im gonna go get a drop curtain made....

[cgalpin]

Nice work.

[mightymg]

So i have 2 options for sealing the small crack between my SW roof support and the doors.

Option one, weld a small piece of 1/2 wide 1/8 thick strap on the new bar i built, and use my doors seals

option 2, When i have my drop curtain made it will button on to the bars on each side, I can have the top over lap the bar on the door side about an inch, so when the door closes it touches the material and creates a seal..


Thoughts?

Thanks

Lane...

[dave_lucas]

Is there a reason that you do not want to install the hardtop sides? I am having a hard time understanding why you would want just the roof and not the sides? I assume you will not have passengers in the back due to the fuel tank sitting there?

Have you thought about going with a UK style soft half cab? I know you already have your cage built but if you went with a canvas half cab you would get a bunch of that weight off and it would fit in tight areas better.

Not to mention it would give you a nice weather proof cabin.

They do not require the NAS cage and do not cost too much.

http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-110-inch-truck-cab-hood-2611-0.html


If you want to keep a full roof you could always go with a UK spec full softtop

Canvas (not too expensive)
http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-full-hood-canvas-2584-0.html

Mohair (about 2x as much as the canvas)
http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-full-hood-mohair-3074-0.html

[mightymg]

Is there a reason that you do not want to install the hardtop sides? I am having a hard time understanding why you would want just the roof and not the sides? I assume you will not have passengers in the back due to the fuel tank sitting there?

Have you thought about going with a UK style soft half cab? I know you already have your cage built but if you went with a canvas half cab you would get a bunch of that weight off and it would fit in tight areas better.

Not to mention it would give you a nice weather proof cabin.

They do not require the NAS cage and do not cost too much.

http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-110-inch-truck-cab-hood-2611-0.html


If you want to keep a full roof you could always go with a UK spec full softtop

Canvas (not too expensive)
http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-full-hood-canvas-2584-0.html

Mohair (about 2x as much as the canvas)
http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-full-hood-mohair-3074-0.html


These are actually really good ideas, and i had thought about that, It just seemed like it would be pricey to get the ROW roof bars, and the canvas.. I actually would love to have the half cab.

As far as sitting in the back ,I have a seat for back there, but it will only be back there when I have my girl with me, otherwise the seat will be out and the tonneau will be on. plus the aluminum SW top will act as a surrey in the summer.

The drop curtain will only be on when it rains, then in the winter ill run my van sides...

[dave_lucas]

Mohair half cab $375 USD + shipping

Bikini gutter kit / hoop set $266 USD + shipping ( you would need a 2nd hoop for the truck cab but you have skills and could bend on out of conduit or tube)

http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-bikini-hood-stick-set-2490-0.html

Shipping the hoopset may add to the cost some, maybe keith could stick the hoops in the spare holes in his 90 when he ships it from the UK to save you shipping :)

FYI, I have a full hoopset and gutter kit here at my house if you want to look at it since you will only be about 10 miles from me next week.

[mightymg]

Mohair half cab $375 USD + shipping

Bikini gutter kit / hoop set $266 USD + shipping ( you would need a 2nd hoop for the truck cab but you have skills and could bend on out of conduit or tube)

http://www.johncraddock-trim.co.uk/90-inch-bikini-hood-stick-set-2490-0.html

Shipping the hoopset may add to the cost some, maybe keith could stick the hoops in the spare holes in his 90 when he ships it from the UK to save you shipping :)

FYI, I have a full hoopset and gutter kit here at my house if you want to look at it since you will only be about 10 miles from me next week.

Yeah ill swing over one of the nights heading up to Keiths house... Id love to see how the hoopset works..

Thanks dave!

[cgalpin]

Lane, I have some old series roof sides here. If they have the same front edge as the d90 needs, I'd be happy to cut off whatever portion you need and send to you.

[mightymg]

Lane, I have some old series roof sides here. If they have the same front edge as the d90 needs, I'd be happy to cut off whatever portion you need and send to you.

THanks alot, I think some thin strap steel would work ,Im pretty sure thats all it is that holds on the door seal.


Ill let you know though!

THANKS!!!

[mightymg]

OK more updates.. friday I got the plumbing all finished and cleaned up, I got the new gauges wired, I got my tonneau mounted, and I got my new Yukon grizzly yota locker installed in the rear.. She was driving amazing, I was so stoked to start driving her more.

Then Saturday i went over to fill her up with fuel, and when i got home i noticed there was gas leaking out of the back. Well the cell cracked along the side weld, so the new cell is on its way and will be here Tuesday.

Thursday I'm dropping it off at my buddies shop, and hes gonna shoot the front for me to color match it. HE has a paint booth, so i Don't have to do a garage job on her.

Also i got some patch panels to cover my alpine glass hole. they are the vertical corner pieces on semi truck trailers. The perfect curve for our roofs. Rivet it on and its done.

last week at the swap meet i found a fold up seat for 15 bucks that fits in the back PERFECT!!!!!!!! I have no idea what its out of, but it has the seat belts built in, it folds up.. great for kids...


Ill be out of town the week after next, but after that i should have some good pics...

[cgalpin]

Looking good! I love that back seat.

[Ren Ching]

That's what she said.

I love that back seat.

[cgalpin]

Oh I didn't recognize it at first. If it's that one, you'd best give it a good wash.
That's what she said.

[mightymg]

well shes acid etched, scuffed and ready for paint, i dropped her off this morning..



Heres a few of the LR3 with the RTT on it as well.

[mightymg]

Paint is on.. Yeah.. its close enough for a buggy!

[cgalpin]

Looks good to me (although the army claims I'm colorblind to a whole range of green :) )

You going to make it to the National Rally with that this year?

[mightymg]

Looks good to me (although the army claims I'm colorblind to a whole range of green :) )

You going to make it to the National Rally with that this year?

Ohh yeah Ill be there!

Im gonna tow it down with the LR3

[mightymg]

Ok i just got home a few hours ago, so i went out and got a few more goodies installed...

I also found an ARB!

Shes looking like a defender!

[don]

Looks fantastic Lane. Love the green color with the white top. Classic color combo.

I think ARB's look good on Defenders. I just sold mine to get a Rockware but I did like the looks of the ARB - just wanted some more clearance (shouldn't be an issue for your rig) and I think Rockware's look pretty bitchin' too.

Are you going to put flares on? I think they would really complete the Defender look - although getting some to fit on the back might be hard.

[mightymg]

Looks fantastic Lane. Love the green color with the white top. Classic color combo.

I think ARB's look good on Defenders. I just sold mine to get a Rockware but I did like the looks of the ARB - just wanted some more clearance (shouldn't be an issue for your rig) and I think Rockware's look pretty bitchin' too.

Are you going to put flares on? I think they would really complete the Defender look - although getting some to fit on the back might be hard.

I agree rockware is by far the best. but i got a great deal on it, and it looks tough...... Yes flares are gonna go on. I may end up filing the front of the fender well, to make it a stock hole size, so i can run a stock flare..

[mightymg]

OK more pics!

Tonight i got the door panels on, the radio wired, the alpine windows covers, the rest of the body waxed, and my BWR billet vent covers on.....

Shes really really close now!

[Ren Ching]

grill looks good.

Ok i just got home a few hours ago, so i went out and got a few more goodies installed...

I also found an ARB!

Shes looking like a defender!

[dave_lucas]

Yes flares are gonna go on. I may end up filing the front of the fender well, to make it a stock hole size, so i can run a stock flare..


I like that idea and think you could make it look like a nice clean stretch.

You could use a set of 110 3 door rear tub skins, they have enough blank area around the wheel well that you could set the wheel opening wherever you like and it would look nice and clean.

Drill out some spot welds, some rivets take out the old and install the new ones using some panel adhesive and pop rivets.

Not sure how much they would cost but the ones I have seen for 90’s were pretty cheap