Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Firstly please excuse my lack of RR knowledge as I have only ever had Toyotas I know sweet f%ck all about them but am here to learn.

I'm toying with the idea of building a comp truck and looking into the idea of building a RR tray. Was wandering if people on here had views and opinions on what body, 2 door or 4 door, and what year model would be a good base to convert and build on.

Not sure what motor I would run as once again don't know about RR motors. Have read a bit in here and found that yes RR motors are light and make good HP but a chev 350 might be better even if heavier. Your opinions please.

Also if anyone has done a ute/tray conversion on here any pointers/things to look out for would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

2 door turn it into ute
engine what ever the $$ allow.
numerous options

the 4 speed in the early RR is pretty much bullet proof.

Difs are the issue on RR but easy fixes are available.

Michael.

Thanks for your comments Michael.

Yeah, I thought a 2 door would be the better one to convert. What years nwere these made. Was there many changes through the years they were built? Brake upgrades, electrical upgrades, drivetrain upgrades etc.

I know they are pretty broad questions but as I've already said I know nothing but willing to read. Does anyone have a suggested link to somewhere I can read and learn?

As for the motor, I'll know what $$$$ I have to spend once I buy the vehicle. I reckon around the 5 grand mark.

1974 to 84

prety much the same
cosmetics on the inside mainly

Michael.

i heard that 4 door was heaps easier to turn into a ute-from a guy that had done a conversion on both

Do you know why? I would have thought the 2 door would have been easier but if he's done both he would now so I would be very interested in finding out why?

not sure on the reason i will try and find out for you

Thanks Tuffrangie

It really depends on if you want standard looking tray or a cab chassis type, 2dr with full body tray can be done in a day, a 4dr unless you are using lengthened rear 1/4's looks funny with the rear doors still in place.

This is passed on info from the phone i may have missed something out or included something accidently but i'm pretty sure these are the reasons why 4 door is easier

the 4 door was easier because you could cut down the rear doors and didn't need to make up new panels. Also the B pillar can be used from the 4 door where with the 2 door there were some issues.

The 2 Rangies that he did were Kurmit (2 door) and his own car 4 door- (Rohan Canavan)

I am in the process of getting a 83 4 door tray up an running for comps, with the aim of entering OBC next year.

This is my first RR, I have owned and have jumped in with both feet. Vehicle is 99% complete and I would gladly let you look at what I've done, though it might not be everybody's ideal vehicle.

Jason

I'll have a 4 door RR for sale soon in Vic if your interested

LR Automotive in Vic have a 4 door ute kit I see from there webpage. It has all the panels, turret and the back section ready to be fitted. At $2500 I'm not sure if that's what people call value for money, but5 doesn't look too bad value to me, pending on cheap you are no offense to anyone

Would be worth looking into.

Trav

Thanks to all who have replied.

To clarify something I'm looking into building a cab chassis tray back and not a ute, sorry should have stated this earlier

Tuffrangie, thanks for the info, I have e-mailed Rangie Automotive for more info.

Ossie, Could you PM me with your details and I'll be in touch. Would be very interested in seeing your beast, thanks for the offer

Yankee Dave, Can you PM me with the details of the 4 door you will have for sale soon.

Thanks again

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