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TD5 SII Bush Rangie Build Up (Dial Up Warning) Updated
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:13 pm
by Maggot4x4
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:28 pm
by Micka
Waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy too much money.....but I like it
Why would he not go for the MD portals and rear steer, too?
Micka
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 5:35 pm
by Maggot4x4
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).
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 6:58 pm
by Rangie ute on 38''
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:10 pm
by stuee
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.
Hi there
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 11:54 pm
by ellard
What can I say - Its a credit to its builder.
Cant wait to see the finish machine.
All the best
Wayne
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 1:34 am
by TLCOR
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 3:48 am
by ISUZUROVER
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.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:38 pm
by v840
That's sweet. My dream car is a bush ranger.
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:44 pm
by zuffen
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 7:10 am
by Maggot4x4
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:47 am
by zuffen
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 1:22 pm
by Maggot4x4
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
Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2005 8:27 pm
by Maggot4x4
The body should go on on Friday
Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 8:21 am
by bushy555
> 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
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:27 am
by Maggot4x4
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:36 am
by HSV Rangie
looking good, top work.
would love to build one.
Michael.
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 11:40 am
by Maggot4x4
Has stock disco rear springs up front, with air bags retained in the rear.
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:51 pm
by ISUZUROVER
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...
Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2005 7:57 pm
by Maggot4x4
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 2:24 pm
by midnight
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?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 3:38 pm
by Maggot4x4
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 8:23 pm
by RUFF
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 8:54 pm
by Maggot4x4
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:04 pm
by RUFF
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?
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 9:05 pm
by Maggot4x4
Nah, just mates with the owners.
You could of picked up my 3" spacers for Dan as well.
Oh Well.
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:28 pm
by bushy555
On the road yet?
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 6:50 pm
by Maggot4x4
bushy555 wrote:On the road yet?
Not quite, but it's running and drivable. Just little stuff now like lights etc.
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2006 10:38 pm
by Maggot4x4
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 8:06 am
by zuffen
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.
