garryc Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Ive searched on the web and the search function but can't find anything useful. Has anyone done the Longranger style cab conversion on a TD5 disco and fitted a defender rear tub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 There used to be a disco 1 in the club that had a 90 rear tub. It made it into an interesting pick up, it was nicely done but did look a little odd (certainly wasn't ugly though). I assume they chopped the chassis and fitted a 90 rear crossmember. I don't recall how it transitioned between disco front and 90 rear. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 the defender tub is too narrow and IMHO looks terrible on a disco. A hi cap tub might be better or a flatbed. if you are using it for work you can't carry much weight before the balance is a little off with such overhang. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Drumstick Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 +1 on the tub being too narrow. They just look really odd on a Disco. Have seen pics on the web. Hi-cap tub or something fitting the side profiling of the Disco would look a lot better IMO. Can only find this pic at the moment, but it's the rear 3/4 view or rear view that looks the most wrong, as the bed is way narrower (note how it steps in at the back of the door). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Davis Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Interesting looking rig with the Defender tub mated on the Disco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 I like the Hi-Cap one. There's a G wagen specialist up by Bristol Airport has done the same to a G...looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 On 8/13/2020 at 11:29 AM, Chicken Drumstick said: +1 on the tub being too narrow. They just look really odd on a Disco. Have seen pics on the web. Hi-cap tub or something fitting the side profiling of the Disco would look a lot better IMO. Can only find this pic at the moment, but it's the rear 3/4 view or rear view that looks the most wrong, as the bed is way narrower (note how it steps in at the back of the door). Thats my disco that i put tub on after an accident, plan was to make a roll cage to sit in behind the doors. I cut rear crossmember off and fitted a 90 crossmember. I then sold it and new owner painted it all 1 colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve200TDi Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 And that is Mannington! Is it with the Shire LRC. I know exactly where that bit is ....right down the bottom, quite dug out for some axle twisting! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonimouse Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 I like that. Looks tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeee Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Put a pick up bed the lines look awful with a defender tub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 1/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, steve200TDi said: And that is Mannington! Is it with the Shire LRC. I know exactly where that bit is ....right down the bottom, quite dug out for some axle twisting! Steve Yes i believe so. That was with its new owner brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim2809 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 On 1/27/2021 at 11:23 PM, Steeee said: Put a pick up bed the lines look awful with a defender tub I had an accident in the disco which ripped the rear 1/4 off so i just fitted a tub i had available to keep it on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Just seen this on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184664423747 Looks quite well done and not the ugliest thing I've seen. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-discovery-1-300tdi-pickup/363295591718?hash=item54961acd26:g:60UAAOSwf-5gLB7m how about this... 🤮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 28 minutes ago, Steeee said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Landrover-discovery-1-300tdi-pickup/363295591718?hash=item54961acd26:g:60UAAOSwf-5gLB7m how about this... 🤮 They couldn't even manage to get the bed in line with the body angle on the chassis. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Do you think it’s to let the water drain off? 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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