Shreck is getting a TANNING Appointment

[Rugbier]

Just a TEASE

[TDI Guy]

More...... More...

[130Tdi]

I pulled the left front wing off for Gustavo last night (my Pearls Pond damage). I have the rear doors to reassemble. This truck is going to be neat in Beluga with 4 rollup window doors, new style roof sides, and new interior trims.

[cgalpin]

Whoohoo!

[AmityD90]

Dare I say I liked the "shrek" green on your rig?
But beluga is like caviar isn't it? :)

[Rugbier]

Randy it is all I have ( painted for now )
More to come as I progress ( well I shall say Doug and I , since he was/is/ will helping me )

Stay tunned :)

More...... More...

------ Follow up post added January 14th, 2010 11:02 AM ------

Gery,

I know Shrek was/is kind of good looking, but since he is getting new ( to me ) doors, panels and a wing ( well it's almost 50% of the truck ) I've figured, WTH, lets do it even nicer ...

the goal. Beluga/Alpine top, Roll Cage ( then a NAS Basket or similar ) and undecided if I will use White or Black Nato ( currently black )

opinions, pics of similar always appreciated




Dare I say I liked the "shrek" green on your rig?
But beluga is like caviar isn't it? :)

[JimC]

the goal. Beluga/Alpine top

You're gonna have to change its name from Shreck to the Orca. And you could paint a whale tail on the back (take that how you like) or add a large dorsal fin :grin

[Rugbier]

LMAO

so you want me to compete with ALLIGATOR D90?

I like the name ORCA.... so like a boat, will have to christened with a bottle of Bubbly :)



You're gonna have to change its name from Shreck to the Orca. And you could paint a whale tail on the back (take that how you like) or add a large dorsal fin :grin

[woldd90]

So you are copying Jonathan's 110?

[bjf]

It looks good but you are a brave man painting it black. Such a hard color to get right and to keep looking right.

[Rugbier]

So you are copying Jonathan's 110?


No Gay stuff on mine :)

[Wolf Fabrication]

So you are copying Jonathan's 110?

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I thought the same thing! They will be quite the pair as I think we will be nearly identical with external cages, matching rims, and even front bumpers.

Once Project Frank is done this weekend, his name will officially change to Guinness when I mount the Guinness bottle opener.

[Rugbier]

Barry,

I guess, but all my Rovers were Beluga, and after a nice day playing, all pinstripes came out.

And for ding. dents, etc.. I think they look very CHARACTER APPEAL.. not sure how much more issues than the current Trident color.. I think whatever will show on the Beluga will show on the Trident as well.

I think it will be one SEXY truck in that combo ( can't wait till it is done )


It looks good but you are a brave man painting it black. Such a hard color to get right and to keep looking right.

------ Follow up post added January 14th, 2010 01:48 PM ------

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I thought the same thing! They will be quite the pair as I think we will be nearly identical with external cages, matching rims, and even front bumpers.

Once Project Frank is done this weekend, his name will officially change to Guinness when I mount the Guinness bottle opener.

They will be fun next to each other ( Canada ), but we still have enough differences to differenciate one from the other

Guinness - Orca
A- Frame - No A-Frame
Freestyles- NATO
Roof Black- Roof Alpine
NAS Bumper -Equipe Bumperettes
Stock Grill - Heritage Grill
Skid Plates? - Equipe Front and Rear
RHD -LHD

GAY STUD

:grin

[bjf]

I am sure it will be great. Just having been in body shops and knowing how crappy defenders panels are I would have gone for an easy color like hot pink with a purple roof.

[Rugbier]

Now you tell me....

I was more inclined for Lime Green ( Murcielago color ) with Pink Roof


Maybe it is not too late............


I am sure it will be great. Just having been in body shops and knowing how crappy defenders panels are I would have gone for an easy color like hot pink with a purple roof.

[AmityD90]

Now you tell me....

I was more inclined for Lime Green ( Murcielago color ) with Pink Roof


Maybe it is not too late............

Did someone say pink?? I was down in FL over the holidays and had dinner at GAYlord Hotel in Orlando and this was in valet. I almost puked but had to take a picture so people would believe me.

[Cred]

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I thought the same thing! They will be quite the pair as I think we will be nearly identical with external cages, matching rims, and even front bumpers.

Once Project Frank is done this weekend, his name will officially change to Guinness when I mount the Guinness bottle opener.

Guinness is a great name for your truck!

[130Tdi]

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I thought the same thing! They will be quite the pair as I think we will be nearly identical with external cages, matching rims, and even front bumpers.

Once Project Frank is done this weekend, his name will officially change to Guinness when I mount the Guinness bottle opener.

Guiness comes in a pint glass with bubbles flowing down not up. Bottles are gay.

------ Follow up post added January 14th, 2010 04:26 PM ------

Whoohoo!

yes Charles you may see your second row doors before the weather breaks- just in time to park Janey @ my farm.....

[cgalpin]

yes Charles you may see your second row doors before the weather breaks- just in time to park Janey @ my farm.....
I've been patient..But she may just get some red paint on those doors and get put on the block.

[Rugbier]

I've been patient..But she may just get some red paint on those doors and get put on the block.


Do you have the paint code?

you know is no way in hell they will match the rest of the truck

[cgalpin]

No I'll have to match it to the current fade, or just approximate :D

[Rugbier]

One of the reasons Shrek will no longer be green is the fact that I would have not been able to match the Trident 25 yrs old patina with fresh paint ( close but not that close ).

[Wolf Fabrication]

Guiness comes in a pint glass with bubbles flowing down not up. Bottles are gay.

Yes, Guinness is best served ice cold in a pint glass, got it. But it has to come out of a bottle to get there.:confused

[Stmpede]

Did someone say pink?? I was down in FL over the holidays and had dinner at GAYlord Hotel in Orlando and this was in valet. I almost puked but had to take a picture so people would believe me.

Isn't that horrendous? There were two of them in that Barbie Pink in my neighborhood a few years ago when those POS' were popular.

------ Follow up post added January 15th, 2010 12:26 AM ------

BTW, I have always thought it would be cool to have a Beluga Black SW with a White Roof. I saw a picture of it in one of the UK LR Mags and loved it! :toast

[Rugbier]

more .. more ...( where the hell is my heart medicine :eek: )

[jaygoss]

I was hoping you'd switch over to those black steel wheels- that's going to look bad azz!!!

Instead of alpine white for the top, check out Limestone (Series color)- it's a creamy off-white but is LR correct; would offset that black really well. I just powder coated a set of 130 steel wheels for my 90 & they look great.

[rijosho]

Are you going to go with black diamond plate, too?

[130Tdi]

Roof rack off, alpines out, doors off. You have made progress since Wed. Primer today ?

Galpin- your back doors are off the truck !

[Rugbier]

Roof rack off, alpines out, doors off. You have made progress since Wed. Primer today ?

Galpin- your back doors are off the truck !

Windshield rubber is off ( outside ) will leave on so it can be acid washed, then removed for sanding this weekend. :)

Galpin doors? mmmmm ..... Do you think he will ever come to Maryland?

------ Follow up post added January 16th, 2010 03:38 PM ------

I was hoping you'd switch over to those black steel wheels- that's going to look bad azz!!!

Instead of alpine white for the top, check out Limestone (Series color)- it's a creamy off-white but is LR correct; would offset that black really well. I just powder coated a set of 130 steel wheels for my 90 & they look great.

Jay,

I've swapped the wheels the first week I've got it.
The pic on the avatar is ON LOAN from Doug, until the truck is done.
Currently has a limestone color , but not fan of it, I thought the Alpine White will contrast great with the PP Cage. But not shooting it down until the Black is on, ( I believe my friends will paint the roof afterwards so I get an idea of how limestone would look.

I am on the fence with a light tint ( windows ) on the Tub area, Alpines and rear doors, but no worries until it is back together

------ Follow up post added January 16th, 2010 03:41 PM ------

Are you going to go with black diamond plate, too?

Yes, I had them on ( since i've bought ) wings were included and I added hood.
They will be transplanted, almost like my 90, beluga with flat diammond

[KKilo23]

Wow can't wait to see the final product... badass.

[cgalpin]

Yeah baby! I think Doug owes me delivery.

Oh Wolf, Guinness should be served at room temp out of a tap!

[Ren Ching]

there is nothing wrong with pub draught cans and bottles. which both say to serve ice cold btw. and i think you mean cellar temp.


Yeah baby! I think Doug owes me delivery.

Oh Wolf, Guinness should be served at room temp out of a tap!

[cgalpin]

Room temp is closer to cellar temp (at least in the UK) than "ice cold". But we digress. Let's see more pictures of this supposedly not gay truck that likes to tan in the winter ;)

[130Tdi]

Yeah baby! I think Doug owes me delivery.

Oh Wolf, Guinness should be served at room temp out of a tap!

Definately on the delivery.

Guiness is supposed to be served around 40-43 degrees and draft is supposed to be pushed with nitrogen not co2 like most drafts.

[Rugbier]

Man.. I wonder what are the chances of you getting those doors now :angry



......Let's see more pictures of this supposedly not gay truck that likes to tan in the winter ;)

[cgalpin]

Definately on the delivery.

Guiness is supposed to be served around 40-43 degrees and draft is supposed to be pushed with nitrogen not co2 like most drafts.
I was just kidding of course, although I'm starting to wonder if it's being taken that way. I'll take your word on it.I love Guinness and have been to Dublin to visit the factory (or one of them at least), but am in no way an expert.
Man.. I wonder what are the chances of you getting those doors now :angry
:rofl:rofl:rofl

[Rugbier]

Many many moons ago, we played rugby in Gret Britain and Ireland, and after the game ( called the 3rd time in Rugby ) the BREWSKIES came out, I have to tell you, the Guiness was the closes thing to be drinking lukewarm beverage, I am not much of a Beer Guy, so I can't comment if that is good or bad, but MAN O MAN , you need a strong stomach :eek:

[Ren Ching]

No problem consuming the stuff by the gallon, really at any temperature, ice cold or "sitting out on the counter for 3 hours." It actually is not very high in alcohol content and in the right mood goes down like water. Yumm, wish I had one right now.


Many many moons ago, we played rugby in Gret Britain and Ireland, and after the game ( called the 3rd time in Rugby ) the BREWSKIES came out, I have to tell you, the Guiness was the closes thing to be drinking lukewarm beverage, I am not much of a Beer Guy, so I can't comment if that is good or bad, but MAN O MAN , you need a strong stomach :eek:

[cgalpin]

Less calories than a lot of so called "light beers" too. Damn, now I'm real thirsty...

[crown14]

I reccomend Chawton White on the roof

[Wolf Fabrication]

It's amazing how a comment like I am mounting a Guinness bottle opener on my truck can make a thread go sideways. Sorry Goose! More pics of the truck please. I finished mine today, just need some better weather for the pics.

[aosias]

Any more photos? I really want to see the new paint job.

Alex

[Rugbier]

some more

[cgalpin]

Looking good! Who's doing the work?

[Rugbier]

Looking good! Who's doing the work?


The R&R mostly me ( with the help of Doug, the front wing was removed, and tomorrow he will help me put the Wing, rear panels and Doors.

The Paintwork was done by The Toy Store, I did some of the prep work and their guidance on things that I have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE :)

[aosias]

Looks really nice. Thats going to be a great looking truck when are done. You'll have to post more photos after you get the wing on.

[Rugbier]

Will do.

Hopefully tomorrow all the panels will be hanged, then the tidy details, but not more than a day's work

[jaygoss]

Wow- glad you went with that shade of white for the top & wheels. I was pushing for Limestone but this looks much better (as you said it would!). I thought a Series II and a D90 would be enough Rovers for me- but this project has got me thinking about a TDI 110...good thing I'm out of garage space or my retirement fund would be even less than it is now! Keep up the good work!

[bjf]

Where did you get the equipe 110 sliders?

[cgalpin]

Awesome Gustavo, nice work. But that's not a tan - more like a makeover!

[MUDSUX]

Gustavo,

Looking to respray my 110 too. Mine is also Trident green but thinking old school Bronze Green. How much is the Toy Store charging you to respray it? Just curious.

[phoenix37]

I like the name ORCA.... so like a boat, will have to christened with a bottle of Bubbly :)[/QUOTE]

I had a boat named ORCA... We sank 30 miles offshore while shark fishing (no joke) like the movie. Name it something else!

[Rugbier]

Well, that is a TRICK question.

How do you want it done, as it it will dictate their cost.
I mean, are you bringing the 110 stripped down? you want them to do it?
Let me know and I ask them or put you in contact with them.

Gustavo



Gustavo,

Looking to respray my 110 too. Mine is also Trident green but thinking old school Bronze Green. How much is the Toy Store charging you to respray it? Just curious.

[MUDSUX]

I am looking to do it myself. Just wondering about a ballpark figure if I had it professionally resprayed to see if I am really saving any money. Not a big deal.

[Rugbier]

If you bring it stripped down probably $4,500.00
I know materials ( Paint, Reducer, Hardener, Clear Coats - 2 kinds - , primer, tape, paper, sand paper, miscellaneous BS ) were close to $ 1,800.

So by doing the paint yourself maybe save $ 2,500.00


I am looking to do it myself. Just wondering about a ballpark figure if I had it professionally resprayed to see if I am really saving any money. Not a big deal.

[bjf]

where did you get sliders?
will keep asking until I get an answer

[cgalpin]

They are equip so it's a safe bet he got them from Lucky8

[bjf]

I can't seem to find them for a 110. At least I can't find any reference to them even being made.

[cgalpin]

I'll let the G man pipe in if he wants as it's out of my realm, but will remind you that before your buddy Google showed up on the scene, Mr, Bell would have been the solution (IE call Justin and ask).

[JimC]

I think it looks like an Orca, but I'd just call it Shamu.

Looks good BTW!

[discotdi]

Nice proper wheels, I like it. gonna look great when you are finished.

[130Tdi]

where did you get sliders?
will keep asking until I get an answer

The only thing Equipe about those sliders is the sticker Gustavo put on them. They were on the truck when I bought it 3 years ago. Think they are an older Mantec design. Very stout- I tried to destroy them on bolders and couldn't.

[cgalpin]

LOL. I Assumed he had replaced those. My bad.

[bjf]

ah cool. Good to know. Mantec is fine. I do want a set at some point.

[Rugbier]

LOL

Doug is right.

Barry, while you can keep asking me until I answer, there are slider made by Equipe and I believe Jonathan took the last ones available. I am waiting for the next batch of sliders and I like the RECTANGULAR ones with no nerf bar ( opposite of Jonathans ) .

Every other piece of armor in my 110 is Equipe, like the bumperettes, guards ( soon to be available again ) , but rather than me being a spokesman for Justin, call him, he can tell you what is available or when .

NOW .. WHERE ARE MY PICS , I will keep asking you until you send them ;-)

------ Follow up post added February 3rd, 2010 04:50 PM ------

I think it looks like an Orca, but I'd just call it Shamu.

Looks good BTW!

Shamu is dead *LOL*

I think ( since I am Italian ) her name will be Polizei :)

No really, I think it will be SHAHOR ( hebrew for black )

------ Follow up post added February 3rd, 2010 04:56 PM ------

Nice proper wheels, I like it. gonna look great when you are finished.


Thanks.. can't wait to see it finished

[Rugbier]

and there is more

[130Tdi]

its just wrong that you are posting pictures of our evenings work before I can get home

[Rugbier]

That is because you took the wrong way home



its just wrong that you are posting pictures of our evenings work before I can get home

[bjf]

the wheels are huge imporvement

[jaygoss]

Shamu is dead *LOL*

I think ( since I am Italian ) her name will be Polizei :)

No really, I think it will be SHAHOR ( hebrew for black )

Atleast you aren't naming her "Panda"- that would be.....gay.

[130Tdi]

That is because you took the wrong way home

130 wasn't going to make that u turn @ the bottom of the hill from the shop so I went around the block.

[AmityD90]

Shrek is now wearing a tuxedo! Even has new Bruno Maglis on. What's the occassion? :grin

[Rugbier]

Atleast you aren't naming her "Panda"- that would be.....gay.

I'll leave that name for Jonathan :)

One of my favorite cartoons when I was a kid had a scunk called Pepe Le Pew, so I think that s winning the new name

------ Follow up post added February 4th, 2010 10:37 AM ------

130 wasn't going to make that u turn @ the bottom of the hill from the shop so I went around the block.


Well, tonight I show you, the Jughandle is right behind the CVS ( in front of Wachovia ) , although if you need excuses .... :)

------ Follow up post added February 4th, 2010 10:38 AM ------

Shrek is now wearing a tuxedo! Even has new Bruno Maglis on. What's the occassion? :grin

Mall Crawling Event :)

------ Follow up post added February 4th, 2010 10:41 AM ------

the wheels are huge imporvement

All I did , was painting them Chawton as the roof , I did not like the look of the Beluga with the flat black wheels. Although I must confess, I almost painted the wheels Beluga

[ini88]

That is looking great Gus! Hurry it up and bring it to Rausch for the summer.

[bjf]

Did you get a roof basket?

[Rugbier]

I am putting a P&P Cage , so once that is installed I will see what kind of basket I can put on



Did you get a roof basket?

------ Follow up post added February 4th, 2010 01:16 PM ------

Dan, the truck needs to leave the place tha tis being done by the end of next week the latest ( I have been taking their Bay space for over 3 weeks.

Cage, hopefully will be here in 3-4 weeks and will be totally done


That is looking great Gus! Hurry it up and bring it to Rausch for the summer.

[bjf]

whats a p & p cage

[JimC]

protection and performance, an alternative to Safety Devices.

[bjf]

Gustavo

I personally wouldnt put a cage on it as I like the old school look but if I was why wouldnt you go SD. P&P looks like poop

[Rugbier]

Barry,

I like the old school too, but I feel a little more safe when off road with the cage ( in case of a rollover ).

The P&PCage and the SD are almost identical. Also, it sits on top of the panel ( no need for cut out ), it is taller than the SD so it will easily clear the Ribs.



Gustavo

I personally wouldnt put a cage on it as I like the old school look but if I was why wouldnt you go SD. P&P looks like poop

[cgalpin]

I wouldn't worry about rolling over offroad. You have to get your wheels over 3 feet high up a Nieman Marcus wall before risking a rollover.:rofl:rofl

[Rugbier]

Charles,

As usual , thank you for sharing the valuable personal experience of yours.

BTW, I though the Galleria in Tysons Corner only allowed you to go to 1 feet as you almost had a panic attack attemping the 1.5 feet


I wouldn't worry about rolling over offroad. You have to get your wheels over 3 feet high up a Nieman Marcus wall before risking a rollover.:rofl:rofl

[cgalpin]

Practice man, practice. Go to Tysons II - less security guards and jersey walls to get you started up the wall.

[Rugbier]

I know what you mean.. like MAKE SURE IS in LOW :lol


Practice man, practice. Go to Tysons II - less security guards and jersey walls to get you started up the wall.

[cgalpin]

Ok now that was just plain MEAN!

[specops1526]

Barry,

I like the old school too, but I feel a little more safe when off road with the cage ( in case of a rollover ).

The P&PCage and the SD are almost identical. Also, it sits on top of the panel ( no need for cut out ), it is taller than the SD so it will easily clear the Ribs.

Nooooo, Gustavo!...I'd say ditch the cage too and keep it old school. If you really have to "modernize" it, I'd say at most a front hoop and the rest should be an internal cage a la Camel Trophy. I say keep the cages for the NAS trucks...also show off that white roof and don't cover it up with a cage!

The black paint and white roof look great, btw! My vote is for beluga wheels though. Anyway, nice work! I'm sure it will look great when you're done.

[aosias]

+1 for the cage and black wheels. I think the black lines on the white roof will look awesome.

[Rugbier]

I forgot below the belt are not allowed :)

Ok now that was just plain MEAN!

------ Follow up post added February 4th, 2010 09:41 PM ------

Brian,

Thanks, I 'll give it few thoughts

Nooooo, Gustavo!...I'd say ditch the cage too and keep it old school. If you really have to "modernize" it, I'd say at most a front hoop and the rest should be an internal cage a la Camel Trophy. I say keep the cages for the NAS trucks...also show off that white roof and don't cover it up with a cage!

The black paint and white roof look great, btw! My vote is for beluga wheels though. Anyway, nice work! I'm sure it will look great when you're done.

[Rugbier]

Totally agree

+1 for the cage and black wheels. I think the black lines on the white roof will look awesome.

[130Tdi]

Gustavo already owns the cage. I have had do go back to square 1 three times trying to get it over from the Uk reasonably from a cost standpoint, otherwise it would likely already be going on the truck

[crown14]

Looking good!!

[Wolf Fabrication]

Goose, it's looking great. I would do black wheels and keep the cage. I am already wishing I kept my black rims.

My sliders are Mantec and I bent up the nerf bars myself by the way.

[Rugbier]

Jonathan,

Thanks. It had the black wheels ( powder coated black ) and I like the look of the Chawton wheels matching the roof.

BTW, paint the wheels ( professionally done with several coats of paint and several of clear ) probably 500.00 and matching Frank.

After is done, and the cage on , I might do the wheels Beluga, but I think it looks RARE *LMAO*, seriously looks different

[jaygoss]

OKAY TIME'S UP!!! Let's see the latest....

[130Tdi]

the 45 inches of snow in the past week has impacted the restoration. I special ordered some parts from RN that showed as NLA with my UK sources (door strikers) for second row doors with roll up windows and lift up handles-only used in 84-85. I haven't had mail delivered in a week. Not sure how backed up UPS is.

[cgalpin]

Excuses, excuses.

Just kidding. The weather sure has put a cramp on my style too.

[Rugbier]

45" ? the rear deck is buried.
Everytime I go down the driveway I feel like I am on a Luge ( barely clear the sides of the D3 )

Doug, BTW I forwarded you an email from Tony UK

[jaygoss]

Has the snow melted yet? MORE PORN!!!

[aosias]

Has the snow melted yet? MORE PORN!!!

No joke. Those East coast folks don't know how to move snow and get on with it :)

[Rugbier]

Lmao

[cgalpin]

Damn it's a whole different truck. I like it though!

[MUDSUX]

Gustavo, your truck looks amazing.

[bjf]

nice grill

[Wolf Fabrication]

Goose, I think you said it earlier, but your P&P cage will work with that ribbed roof, right? I may be picking up a white NAS 110 roof from evilfij, so we are going to be twins, sorta.

My Equipe front and rear skids show up next week....

What size tires are those? They look a little taller than my 255/85s

[aosias]

I vote for black wheels, white makes the wheels look a bit out of place, especially with all the black diamond plate. I do think the black cage on the white roof is going to look awesome. Are you going to put a basket and or rack on it too?

[Rugbier]

today's tease


RANT, never ever I'll get anything from Exmoor again ( not really ) they send instructionless and missing hardware..but done anyways

[aosias]

Those look great! You've got to be really excited about how this truck is coming together. Post some photos of the front too. Which trim kit did you do?

Alex

[bjf]

Is that the genuine one piece middle mat?

[Wolf Fabrication]

I have some older rear seats and ended up having to remove the head rests because they sit up so high. Maybe because I am so short.:rolleyes

[130Tdi]

new rear mat- I want the old one back. please ?

[Rugbier]

Barry, yes it is

Doug, maybe you should become familiar with the terms CLEANNING and DETAILING , it is the old mat *LMAO*


Jonathan, you could have raised the front seat with the MUD STUFF rails, much better view

[cgalpin]

Doug, maybe you should become familiar with the terms CLEANNING and DETAILING , it is the old mat *LMAO*

ROFL. If that's not a bitch slap, i dunno what is.

Speaking of bitch slaps, where are my damn doors! LOL

[Rugbier]

LMAO

No bitch slap, but 4 months ago when I got the car I 've spent 4 days removing MUD so .......


Your green doors to compliment you Italian Flag *LOL* would be on dougs hands this weekend if he comes to work.... otherwise I am holding them for ransom , and when I add STORAGE FEES, well.... you might need to give me Janey and call it even *LOL*

[cgalpin]

Bring em to happy hour!

[Wolf Fabrication]

Storage fees!?!?! I think your fees have exceeded the value of your trailer sitting at my house!

[130Tdi]

LMAO

No bitch slap, but 4 months ago when I got the car I 've spent 4 days removing MUD so .......

Sorry, pull cord on pressure washer broker last September-still haven't fixed it.
Charles- the doors are locked up in a different building each time I go up Gustavo doesn't have the keys...:( Trey wants one of the fronts for his trident grean beast.

[aosias]

Is it done???

[jaygoss]

Is it done???

Yeah- WTF Goose!!!????!!!!

[aosias]

Yeah- WTF Goose!!!????!!!!

We'll have to be nice or he'll think the CO folks are harassing him...oh wait we are!

[dave_lucas]

Might as well chime in with the other Colorado people :)

[Rugbier]

Well I never liked Colorado and now I know why *LMAO*

It is 95% done ( still need to put the cage and the rest of the snorkel, 4 4000 Hellas and the Suspension upgrade ) but will be on the road by the weekend even without those items.

Alex, the following pic is for you ( you were so right about the color ) :)

[KKilo23]

Well I never liked Colorado and now I know why *LMAO*

It is 95% done ( still need to put the cage and the rest of the snorkel, 4 4000 Hellas and the Suspension upgrade ) but will be on the road by the weekend even without those items.

Alex, the following pic is for you ( you were so right about the color ) :)


Wow that looks good. When you decide to sell it I want it :)

[mjekogian]

today's tease


RANT, never ever I'll get anything from Exmoor again ( not really ) they send instructionless and missing hardware..but done anyways

I have had great experiences with their customer service. Just email Gill (I think it was)

[cgalpin]

I still liked the white rims. Will have to see what I feel in person.

So are we lining yours and Jonathan's up on the 16th and doing a comparison?

[Rugbier]

Actually I was pissed tha tday, they are awesome, he send me the missing items at no cost


I have had great experiences with their customer service. Just email Gill (I think it was)

------ Follow up post added April 1st, 2010 10:04 AM ------

I will ONLY sell it, if the offer includes a sleeping couch on the basement ( wifey will kick me out of the house for all the time I put on it )

Thanks


Wow that looks good. When you decide to sell it I want it :)

------ Follow up post added April 1st, 2010 10:07 AM ------

Charles,

I did like them white, but black looks better.

Not sure if I will make it on the 16 ( familly is visiting - I might )

Besides nothing to compare... I mean Shrek is the STUD and FRANKIE is from Frisco *LOL*


I still liked the white rims. Will have to see what I feel in person.

So are we lining yours and Jonathan's up on the 16th and doing a comparison?

[aosias]

Well I never liked Colorado and now I know why *LMAO*

It is 95% done ( still need to put the cage and the rest of the snorkel, 4 4000 Hellas and the Suspension upgrade ) but will be on the road by the weekend even without those items.

Alex, the following pic is for you ( you were so right about the color ) :)

That looks awesome and I'll forgive the CO comment!

[Rugbier]

Thank you :)


That looks awesome and I'll forgive the CO comment!

[rover26c]

Post some new pics.

[aosias]

Post some new pics.

He's too scared to take it outside- might get dirty.

[Rugbier]

I guess you guys are not too ATTENTION TO DETAIL... that is a new pic

Alex, you have no idea..... in 3 weeks is going to an expedition in the middle of nowhere, everybody tells me, don't wheel it now... well if his fait was to be a Mall Crawler, it wouldn't be with me....

[rover26c]

Yeah, I noticed that only one pic. How about some pictures if you don't mind. Thanks in advance :)

[QUOTE=Rugbier;213563]I guess you guys are not too ATTENTION TO DETAIL... that is a new picQUOTE]

[Rugbier]

Lee,

If I get it on the road tomorrow I will take a bunch of them, then next week with the suspension and maybe the cage

( need to do some logistic crap to get the cage accomplished )

[aosias]

I guess you guys are not too ATTENTION TO DETAIL... that is a new pic

Alex, you have no idea..... in 3 weeks is going to an expedition in the middle of nowhere, everybody tells me, don't wheel it now... well if his fait was to be a Mall Crawler, it wouldn't be with me....

I knew it was a new photo, give a girl some credit.

Must be coming to Colorado in 3 weeks. Middle of nowhere makes me think you are driving out here since you'll have to go through Nebraska and Kansas...

[Rugbier]

Alex,

Sadly, put it on my grave " Never Went Back to CO " , spent way too much time is Aspen I am all CO out *LOL* j/k

Actually my trip is north ... but will be travelling west in October

[don]

I think I liked the white wheels better on it as well but everything else on that build kicks ass. It's going to look sick with the cage on. Can't wait to see what it looks like in action on the trail. Very nice job :thumbs:

Sounds like you are busy as heck getting her done but if you have a chance I'd be curious what the build sheet is - like the axles and suspension.

[jaygoss]

If you changed out to 4:10's/4:11's you're going to like the way it drives. I was considering a 4.6 but my friend (and a few folks here) talked me into the re-gearing w/heavy duty axles (from Rovertrax) and it drives great; not going to upgrade the motor and I'm a lot more confident with regards to reliability on the trail. I painted the hub flanges flat black and I think they look pretty good...but my wheels are Limestone.

[Rugbier]

Don,


I thought so, but after I painted them beluga, I like it better.
When I am done will put the grocery list and pics of her in action will be ( hopefully someone takes pics as I always wheel alone ) after the trip end of April.

Some of the items are:

Qt Radius Arms 3 degrees
QT Rear links
OME 2" HD Springs
Terrafirma Turret Rings
Blingstein ( will change but unknown yet )
Equipe Turrets or in lack of Terrafirma
Polybushing ( Orange )
QT Panhard
QT portal Drag
( will do the cones after the trip when I lowered the rear shock mounts )
And if True Trac is fitted HD axels/CV from Keith will be fitted as well

Jay,

I have stock gears and drives awesome, only downfall is downshifting out of 5th on a long steep hill, but I did that on the 90 as well.
I kind of like the color of the flanges as my Turrets, radius arms, rear links, Portal Drag link, Panhard rod and diff guards are that colour, so I bling all around ( like Rico with the Gold Teeth *LOL* )

Currently has a Detroit SL on the rear Salisbury, will put a True Trac in front , but I doubt it will be done before the trip

[don]

Thanks for the pats spec Gustavo. It sure is a nice looking rig. I'm sure the beluga black on the rims looks treats in person too and having them repainted will most likely keep them shinier and better looking than the stock black paint (like on my Wolf rims).

[Rugbier]

Don,

Those wheels have 5 coats of paint ( beluga ) and 4 of clear....

needed to sand the Chawton off as when applying the Clear it would lift.

The Powder color of the nato is nice but don't last long and make the wheels look dull

I think the CHawton Wheels made oldie classy look and the beluga gives the mean ready for business look

[130Tdi]

I saw Gustavo's rig yesterday and it bears little resemblance to the truck I sold him in November. You guys should push for more pictures....

He's made a lot of custom mods to Equipe parts to make them fit with the existing accesories. He's gone through some frustrating times but the end result is awesome. He's also been quite generous giving his cast off parts to my son for his 110.

I wouldn't change the gearing. with the Tdi, tweaked injection pump,full width intercooler, and 1.4 transfer case, the gearing is perfect for the 33's. Truck will run over 80 mph and is comfortable cruising @ 75 and is fairly quick from a light for what it is.

[KKilo23]

PICTURES!! Weekend is over! :)

[aosias]

Don,

Those wheels have 5 coats of paint ( beluga ) and 4 of clear....

needed to sand the Chawton off as when applying the Clear it would lift.

The Powder color of the nato is nice but don't last long and make the wheels look dull

I think the CHawton Wheels made oldie classy look and the beluga gives the mean ready for business look

Why not powder coat? Just curious as I am debating on my Disco wheels to paint or PC. Concerned about the winter roads here and durability.

Maybe you can open the overhead door for your next round of photos? I hear natural light does wonders for photos :) Or you just like taking photos in a cave...

[Rugbier]

Doug,

Thanks for the words.....

Ken,

soon ..

Alex,
I am a guy, I live in the Man's Cave.. so no daylight for me *LMAO*

Powdercoating can't be touched up, painted rims on the other hand can.

I have run a MB with painted rims thoughout the northeast winter with painted rims, they look as the day they were painted 3 years ago.

If painted the right way, they last forever ( several coats of paint and several of Clear coat - most paintshops do 1 or 2 - but I have some pull with the painter " ME " )

[Rugbier]

okay some more pics , no more until finished :)

[rijosho]

NICE. I see in picture #5 you're using Barry's old side step...very sleek. HAHA

[130Tdi]

nice plate- hadn't noticed that in the garage
going to say it again-I like the way it looks without the cage.

[Rugbier]

Josh,

Wait.. I thought Barry gave you his as a Warming Gift for your new baby ;-)

[bjf]

NICE. I see in picture #5 you're using Barry's old side step...very sleek. HAHA


Horsey you are very funny. I am supposed to use a rivnut to put steps on but I was actually thinking of rhinolining them in place. You know of a good place that could do that?

[bjf]

Horsey

Just so we are clear, in the game of mockery I will always win. I have perfected my craft of being an asshole long ago. You are at best a beginner. Can't wait till you get the truck and need some tools

[Rugbier]

Barry,
I line-x the inside of my trailer. 150.00 available at Pep Boys. Easy job to do


Horsey you are very funny. I am supposed to use a rivnut to put steps on but I was actually thinking of rhinolining them in place. You know of a good place that could do that?

[cgalpin]

Barry,
I line-x the inside of my trailer. 150.00 available at Pep Boys. Easy job to do
Well, then there is the "Barry factor"...

[bjf]

Barry,
I line-x the inside of my trailer. 150.00 available at Pep Boys. Easy job to do

I was more of making a dig at Horsey that his truck looks like my mom with parkison's disease did the rhinolining.

------ Follow up post added April 7th, 2010 10:56 AM ------

Well, then there is the "Barry factor"...

Barry Factor is fine with me

[Rugbier]

Charles,

Doug, took the goodies yesterday and also found some of your door items.

I will keep digging after I clean up , hopefully next week ( for any left overs of Shrek green *LOL* )



Well, then there is the "Barry factor"...

[jaygoss]

I saw Gustavo's rig yesterday and it bears little resemblance to the truck I sold him in November. You guys should push for more pictures....

He's made a lot of custom mods to Equipe parts to make them fit with the existing accesories. He's gone through some frustrating times but the end result is awesome. He's also been quite generous giving his cast off parts to my son for his 110.

I wouldn't change the gearing. with the Tdi, tweaked injection pump,full width intercooler, and 1.4 transfer case, the gearing is perfect for the 33's. Truck will run over 80 mph and is comfortable cruising @ 75 and is fairly quick from a light for what it is.

We've asked and asked for more pics- but despite our pleas Gustavo just won't appease us. He's dead to us now. Atleast Wolf isn't such a horrible human being.

[Rugbier]

Jay,

a voice from the dead.... lok at post 144.....look at post 144...... fresh out of the oven *LOL*


And Wolf... well ...I don't like that guy

[rover26c]

x2. Keep it old school. Noticed it was converted to LHD. Keep it coming :)

nice plate- hadn't noticed that in the garage
going to say it again-I like the way it looks without the cage.

[Wolf Fabrication]

And Wolf... well ...I don't like that guy

Fuck all of you. I'm selling my Rover and joining the Jeep gang. At least those guys aren't assholes. :eek: Wait, I own a Jeep too.

[EWR]

Fuck all of you. I'm selling my Rover and joining the Jeep gang. At least those guys aren't assholes. :eek: Wait, I own a Jeep too.

As long as your Jeep has "flat" fenders you're already 10 steps ahead of the rover folks.:)

Gus... man, you've been busy. Looks good!

[golden747]

Gustavo, are u tryin 2 copy me?

[don]

Don,

Those wheels have 5 coats of paint ( beluga ) and 4 of clear....

needed to sand the Chawton off as when applying the Clear it would lift.

The Powder color of the nato is nice but don't last long and make the wheels look dull

I think the CHawton Wheels made oldie classy look and the beluga gives the mean ready for business look

Wow - 5 coats of paint and 4 clear?! Maybe overkill like those shops you were talking about but I think not :) Must give them a good deep look and probably durable as a brick.

My 90's wheel look dull. I've used wheel polish and they look decent for a bit but once some mud gets on them they go back to the dull easily.

Fantastic job - the outside pics look great. I bet in person there is even more to take in.

[Rugbier]

Carey, thanks man , no ECR quality but so damn close :)


Gus... man, you've been busy. Looks good!

------ Follow up post added April 7th, 2010 11:46 PM ------

Tim,

Of course... but I think mine looks nicer *LOL*


Gustavo, are u tryin 2 copy me?

------ Follow up post added April 7th, 2010 11:52 PM ------

Don,
Thanks

Well the place I am doing all the work at ( and they did the whole painting of the 110 ) are friends that used to restore / repair high end exotics, so they are ANAL to say the least ( Doug has wittnessed it ) they tear me a new one everytime I say, screw that tiny dent, looks good to me, but not to them, when I did the 109, 1/4 of the tub was pushed in and they worked it old fashion ( heat & hammer ) and made it look brand new.

So when they told me, ( and I painted the wheels myself - with their guidance ) put 5 coats / 4 coats so if you scratch them will be fine..I did .


Wow - 5 coats of paint and 4 clear?! Maybe overkill like those shops you were talking about but I think not :) Must give them a good deep look and probably durable as a brick.

My 90's wheel look dull. I've used wheel polish and they look decent for a bit but once some mud gets on them they go back to the dull easily.

Fantastic job - the outside pics look great. I bet in person there is even more to take in.

[KKilo23]

Looks great! Are you putting a rack on after the cage?

[Rugbier]

Thanks,

Yes assuming Jonathan has the time, I will probably put one of those modular racks and crossbars , it will be easier for the RTT and the can carrier


Looks great! Are you putting a rack on after the cage?

[Rugbier]

What a biatch to put this plate and keep the swaybar.

Now I need to find a quick disconnect for the rear sways

[Rugbier]

UPDATE !!!

Brought her home Friday ( after I almost burn her - connected a ground to a hot wire on the taillights *dang* )

Now I still need to do suspension and Cage

( got her full glaze/wax bath at home today )

[KKilo23]

UPDATE !!!

Brought her home Friday ( after I almost burn her - connected a ground to a hot wire on the taillights *dang* )

Now I still need to do suspension and Cage

( got her full glaze/wax bath at home today )

I hope she will be making an appearance at this Fridays HH??

[Rugbier]

Well, it all might depend.. she is taking a long trip in 2 weeks and I still need to finish the suspension and install the cage.

I am not the fastest or more qualified at either, so if I take her apart to install the cage and or suspension not sure if I will be done to ride her down.

Besides I just bought ( for wifey ,... it belongs to a friend :) ) a SWB Classic so I might drive her not sure what I am doing



I hope she will be making an appearance at this Fridays HH??

[aosias]

Besides I just bought ( for wifey ,... it belongs to a friend :) ) a SWB Classic so I might drive her not sure what I am doing

You better hope she doesn't have a D90 account...

[bjf]

Well, it all might depend.. she is taking a long trip in 2 weeks and I still need to finish the suspension and install the cage.

I am not the fastest or more qualified at either, so if I take her apart to install the cage and or suspension not sure if I will be done to ride her down.

Besides I just bought ( for wifey ,... it belongs to a friend :) ) a SWB Classic so I might drive her not sure what I am doing

Lets see the classic

[Roverlab]

WOW! Can't wait to see it in person next week! My 2 cents: I'm with Doug, I like it without the cage.

[bjf]

Leave the cage off

[Rugbier]

If she ever sign on D90 I will ask CvC to ban her forever :)


You better hope she doesn't have a D90 account...

------ Follow up post added April 12th, 2010 08:37 PM ------

Barry , what you know , I might sell it to you *LMAO*


Lets see the classic

------ Follow up post added April 12th, 2010 08:39 PM ------

A little different uh?

Thanks again for next week.

Maybe is because I don't have the cage that I want it, besides I've spent 2400 pounds on her , so I might as well use it


WOW! Can't wait to see it in person next week! My 2 cents: I'm with Doug, I like it without the cage.

[Rugbier]

Here are few pics of the RRC
The monster roof rack is not present , bought one from Ron

[mjekogian]

Drive her (the RRC) over and I will help you put the rack on.

[KKilo23]

Here are few pics of the RRC
The monster roof rack is not present , bought one from Ron

I like, I can see why you ditched the box on top. :)

[Rugbier]

Ken,

Actually the PO ditched it before , and I bought it sans Rack.

I still need to pick it up ( waiting for a quote on a transport as I don't have the time for a 10hrs round trip

[KKilo23]

Ken,

Actually the PO ditched it before , and I bought it sans Rack.

I still need to pick it up ( waiting for a quote on a transport as I don't have the time for a 10hrs round trip

Where is it?

[Rugbier]

Michael,

That what I was going to do ( as soon as she arrives home ) no sense on me getting it now ( unless it is on the way ).

And again ..that was awesome of your Dad..to bring it down


Drive her (the RRC) over and I will help you put the rack on.

------ Follow up post added April 12th, 2010 08:55 PM ------

Bradford , PA

[KKilo23]

Michael,

That what I was going to do ( as soon as she arrives home ) no sense on me getting it now ( unless it is on the way ).

And again ..that was awesome of your Dad..to bring it down




------ Follow up post added April 12th, 2010 08:55 PM ------

Bradford , PA

Definitely not on the way down. Otherwise...

[Rugbier]

Ken, that is way nice of you. Thanks anyways.

I got a quote for 275.00 but my friends at the Toy Store say , should be no more than 200.00 via Central Dispatch,
so will hope someone will grab the job tomorrow

[KKilo23]

Aaa?

[Rugbier]

I think so

[mjekogian]

[QUOTE=Rugbier;215904]Michael,

That what I was going to do ( as soon as she arrives home ) no sense on me getting it now ( unless it is on the way ).

And again ..that was awesome of your Dad..to bring it down

Just paying it forward, I have someone helping me with an ARB. :)

Not a problem at all I will tuck it in the back of the garage. Let me know when she arrives.
Of course traditional Gustavo holding fees applies.:grin

[Rugbier]

Shrek is going Cageless, couldn't get myself to get to the look

[cgalpin]

Sweet. So you bringing it to the HH?

[Rugbier]

Charles I might, I am having a small issue ( similar to the one at Rousch Creek ) , I can't keep it straight on the hwy over 35mph, my steering has a dead wobble of almost a 1/4 turn.

I know Trevor and Jarek did some tighten of the steering arm, I might attempt the same.
I can get any idiots around me to do an alignment ( and for the life of me I can do it ).

Wanna come to Towson MD? *LOL*

[Wolf Fabrication]

When it's sitting stationary, can you move the steering wheel that much?

[Rugbier]

no , when I am driving

[cgalpin]

I'm no expert but it sounds like a balancing or alignment issue to me if you don't feel any play while sitting still. Does it smooth out at higher speeds?

[Rugbier]

Balancing is good.

Alignment was great before I park it.

puzzled

[130Tdi]

My guess is flat spoted tires from months of sitting. You didn't touch the steering so why you would now have play is a mystery.

[EWR]

Did you check/adjust swivel preload?

[TDI Guy]

also check your tire pressure. I had this problem last year to find that the tires were just really low.. Put air in and got them back to 34lbs and all was perfect again...

[Rugbier]

Found the mistery
When we did the Diff Guard, we removed the track rod, then we put it back in place and got derailed to other things , we forgot to tighten the damn thing.

Thanks for all the answers

[cgalpin]

LOL. I was about to tell you to check all the bolts since I know you made suspension changes.

You guys have me worried. Why don't you borrow Janey for your trip, and Wolf can ride shotgun. I'd feel much better about things.

[Rugbier]

LMAO

Well no suspension changes YET ..tha twas moved just to install the Diff Guard..so be affraid ..be very very affraid.

And I have to tell you, last weekend I was asked to Babysit Jonathan while on the trip.. because he now it is not driving and I quote " The Cute Blue One " *LMAO*

Sorry Jonathan ..was so wide open ... :)



LOL. I was about to tell you to check all the bolts since I know you made suspension changes.

You guys have me worried. Why don't you borrow Janey for your trip, and Wolf can ride shotgun. I'd feel much better about things.

[Wolf Fabrication]

It's okay Goose, I miss the "cute blue one" (my wife's words by the way). I have cautioned my wife and son to never use the words "cute" and "Land Rover" in the same sentence ever again.

[Rugbier]

Well, sorry man... but now the cat is out of the bag *LOL*


seriously, I think no matter what you do to Frankie, still a CUTE looking truck :)



It's okay Goose, I miss the "cute blue one" (my wife's words by the way). I have cautioned my wife and son to never use the words "cute" and "Land Rover" in the same sentence ever again.

[Rugbier]

When is was a True Shrek.... and after the Tanning Lotion :)

[rover26c]

Nice looking truck :thumbs

What size are those tires?

[Rugbier]

Thanks

On the green version 285-75-R16 ( I think )

On the Black version 255-85-R16

Both BFG MT KM2

[cgalpin]

You take pictures like a brit trying to sell a truck to a yank. Get her out in the sun and give us a few from all angles to drool over!

[Wolf Fabrication]

You take pictures like a brit trying to sell a truck to a yank. Get her out in the sun and give us a few from all angles to drool over!

You read my mind!

[Ren Ching]

Gus, looks great and ready for a nice road trip. I can't believe after all that you guys are trailering your vehicles up there.

[mgreenspan]

What is the axle setup on there and does it have wheel spacers? It looks like it's got a wider stance.

[Rugbier]

RRC front axle, Salisbury disc brake rear ( both 24 splines ) and yes I have 30mm spacers front and rear ( awesome turning radius )



What is the axle setup on there and does it have wheel spacers? It looks like it's got a wider stance.