landmannnn Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 My 88" hybrid runs on a shortened RR chassis with a (megasquirted) V8. It is tax exempt but there is not really enough of the orginal vehicle left to justify the tax free status. On an SVA the score would be zero points! I am sure I am not the only one......... I thought a good way of solving this (apart from SVA test) would be to rebuild it on a 90 or 100" chassis. (I would have to buy one with a V5) I would like a longer wheelbase anyway since an 88" wheelbase and 37" tyres makes a poor ride and the propshaft angles are an issue too. Question is should I go for a 93" wheelbase or 100"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Many would say the 100" is the best wheelbase that land rover ever created , but it all depends on what you want to do with it ?? For everyday use and a nice stable off roader then the 100 inch is ideal , but on the other hand if you intend to use it for challenges in tight areas then I would suggest the 93" wheelbase . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'd go 100 - then you can use an unchopped RR chassis (a good one will set you back about £1.50) which keeps you on relatively stable ground SVA wise, and does 7" really make that much difference? Corrode_Finger's hybrid experience shows you can stick a LR body on a RR chassis and the DVLA are happy enough with just a VIC, however due to the low number of original components you have you could still be on slightly iffy ground - if the DVLA will swallow the idea that all the bits were replaced like-for-like due to age over a number of years and then you just plonked the defender bodywork on, you're a winner. Starting with a V8 RR chassis that left the factory with the same transmission as you have would encourage that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 No-one would give a second look to something that looked like a 90 built on a 90 chassis that was on a 90 log book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted October 16, 2007 Author Share Posted October 16, 2007 Range rover chassis are easy to find and cheap, any ideas how much a 90 chassis with V5 would cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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