TD5 SII Bush Rangie Build Up (Dial Up Warning) Updated

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:13 pm

Ok, a mate is building this and I thought I'd share some build up pics.

Base vehicle is a 2003 TD5 Auto Disco HSE, complete with ACE, SLS etc etc, all being retained.

DII chassis and running gear is being used with Maxi Axels, ARB Lockers F&R, 35" Claws.

Here are the pics.

Post by **Micka** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:28 pm

Waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy too much money.....but I like it

Why would he not go for the MD portals and rear steer, too?

Micka

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:35 pm

Micka wrote:Waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy too much money.....but I like it

Why would he not go for the MD portals and rear steer, too?

Micka

It's not costing that much, I know what he has paid for everything

Disco was a write off (Repairable).

Post by **Rangie ute on 38''** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:58 pm

i met a bloke that had a mechanically tired old rangie, and bought a written off d2 td5 cheap and has put the rangie body on it, it was just a roll over casulity and mech brand new.

Post by **stuee** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:10 pm

Was the disco his own wite off or did he score it at an auction. I've been to a few damaged vehicle auctions and not yet seen one land rover let alone a td5 one. I've always had this in the back of my head as a way to convert my v8 disco. Keep us updated though it looks like it will be a quality build.

Post by **ellard** » Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:54 pm

What can I say - Its a credit to its builder.

Cant wait to see the finish machine.

All the best

Wayne

Post by **TLCOR** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:34 am

I'm sorry to be the first one to say this, but the cage looks ugly, weak and VERY little functional, also, is that galvanized pipe ? I wouldn't be the one to sit in that cage during a roll. No offence, though.

Post by **ISUZUROVER** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:48 am

TLCOR wrote:I'm sorry to be the first one to say this, but the cage looks ugly, weak and VERY little functional, also, is that galvanized pipe ? I wouldn't be the one to sit in that cage during a roll. No offence, though.

AFAIK the roll bar (just behind the seats) is the only part that is meant to provide rollover protection, the rest is just to support the body and windscreen.

Post by **v840** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:38 pm

That's sweet. My dream car is a bush ranger.

Post by **zuffen** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:44 pm

I think you will find the bar work is built out of black cold drawn pipe, assembled/welded then galvanised.

My Dakar has a similar cage made out of black pipe. This is the way the factory in the UK makes them.

I noticed the cage has changed from the design used in mine and I tend to agree it doesn't look as strong as mine.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:10 am

ISUZUROVER wrote:
TLCOR wrote:I'm sorry to be the first one to say this, but the cage looks ugly, weak and VERY little functional, also, is that galvanized pipe ? I wouldn't be the one to sit in that cage during a roll. No offence, though.
AFAIK the roll bar (just behind the seats) is the only part that is meant to provide rollover protection, the rest is just to support the body and windscreen.

That is correct, and that and the body are the only things not custom made, it was supplied by Bruce Davis.

Those cages have suvived a 70mph, 20ft high roll over on stockton beach.

And no it is not gal, just gal dipped.

Post by **zuffen** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:47 am

I note you have your ECU sanwiched in the side of the vehicle beside the drivers seat.

This area of my DAKAR (built by John Davis) is far from water, or even,weather proof.

I'd be a little concerned for its longevity.

I run my ECU behind the glovebox as that looks about the driest place in a DAKAR. "driest" is a relative word. That means it doesn't flood!

Build quality sure looks good.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:22 pm

zuffen wrote:I note you have your ECU sanwiched in the side of the vehicle beside the drivers seat.

This area of my DAKAR (built by John Davis) is far from water, or even,weather proof.

I'd be a little concerned for its longevity.

I run my ECU behind the glovebox as that looks about the driest place in a DAKAR. "driest" is a relative word. That means it doesn't flood!

Build quality sure looks good.

It will be watertight when finished

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:27 pm

The body should go on on Friday

Post by **bushy555** » Sat Dec 17, 2005 8:21 am

> The body should go on on Friday

Woohoo! When do we get to see the pics?

>I'm sorry to be the first one to say this, but the cage looks ugly, weak
>and VERY little functional, also, is that galvanized pipe ? I wouldn't be
>the one to sit in that cage during a roll. No offence, though.

Just imagine though, turning up to a Rock Crawling event. Unhinge the shell, and *walla*, instant rock crawling tube buggy!

Owning one of these and having rolled at Tenterfield in June 99 (Emu Creek), the cages are strong enough.

As for the jump, see the below link, or watch Crusty Demons of Dirt III.
John Davis, of course, was driving...

http://www.angelfire.com/on4/bushy5561/bushy.mpg

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:27 am

Update:

Body is on, should be on the road by Xmas.

Pics:

Post by **HSV Rangie** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:36 am

looking good, top work.

would love to build one.

Michael.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:40 am

Has stock disco rear springs up front, with air bags retained in the rear.

Post by **ISUZUROVER** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:51 pm

Looks much better with the body on.

Thos pics are bloody slow to load though, and I am on a very vary fast connection... must be the time it hakes for the pictures to travel to Germany...

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:57 pm

ISUZUROVER wrote:Looks much better with the body on.

Thos pics are bloody slow to load though, and I am on a very vary fast connection... must be the time it hakes for the pictures to travel to Germany...

Could have something to do with the site they are on.

Post by **midnight** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 2:24 pm

Slightly off topic but...

Can you get these in a kit?
What is needed/required to put one together (I have the Range Rover)
And how much roughly would a kit cost?

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:38 pm

midnight wrote:Slightly off topic but...

Can you get these in a kit?
What is needed/required to put one together (I have the Range Rover)
And how much roughly would a kit cost?

New i think the are about 15k for the body and roll cage. The rest is custom.

Post by **RUFF** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 8:23 pm

Is this being built at the landrover Spares joint in Hervey Bay? I went past on Monday and noticed there was some work going on there and from the pics in this thread it looks like the inside of their workshop. Was almost going to call in and say Hi but didnt want to disturb you guys on Boxing Day. Then when i went past yeasterday the shop was all shut up.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 8:54 pm

RUFF wrote:Is this being built at the landrover Spares joint in Hervey Bay? I went past on Monday and noticed there was some work going on there and from the pics in this thread it looks like the inside of their workshop. Was almost going to call in and say Hi but didnt want to disturb you guys on Boxing Day. Then when i went past yeasterday the shop was all shut up.

That's the one, should of stopped in for a beer.

Post by **RUFF** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:04 pm

Ahh well i will call in next time im up there. It was a last minute decision to go up there. I have a heap of relos up there that Own Trawlers so i usually get up there a couple of times a year. Are you working there?

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:05 pm

Nah, just mates with the owners.

You could of picked up my 3" spacers for Dan as well.

Oh Well.

Post by **bushy555** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:28 pm

On the road yet?

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:50 pm

bushy555 wrote:On the road yet?

Not quite, but it's running and drivable. Just little stuff now like lights etc.

Website · Post by **Maggot4x4** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:38 pm

The latest pics

Post by **zuffen** » Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:06 am

Whilst the colour isn't me and I prefer the shape of the Dakar, I think the quality of the build is outstanding.

If you make it any better you won't be able to go off-road.

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