smo Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I rekon that looks great - if i didnt already own a D-Lander ( :D ) then i'd consider doing that - the major drawback of course is the additional weight and no cage compared to mine, swings and roundabout tho, at least your panels wouldnt shatter on contact with a tree!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 10, 2008 Author Share Posted June 10, 2008 My other mate has a 3dr 02 shell lets hope he makes it back from holiday in one piece and I will give you his number. Cool, looking forward to his return... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango90 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Mark, Any more on this project? I would be very interested in keeping an eye on progress as I was contemplating exactly the same project myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Basically, I am still on the lookout for a 3 door shell that is in my budget... then I can get on with it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 Right, I am starting to make very slow progress with this project.... Have sourced a Freelander shell, and am starting to strip the discovery body off the car. Before I get into it properly, I need to put the rest of the walls on my workshop, and rebuild my trailer, so progress won't be lightening fast... I will probably start another thread when I actually have something to show for it... Any more input from people gladly accepted. Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diesel_jim Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 ^^^^^^ Looks like some WW2 Tommy has left his gas mask on the roof Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforethevision Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Gday Guys! Sorry to drag up an old topic, but does anyone have pictures of the underside/suspension mounts etc of the gold freelander hybrid? Its hella cool, and would like to know how it was done, rather than trying to sort it all out by myself. Much appreciated! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 As far as I can work out from discussions with Mark, the suspension is all taken care of by the use of the Discovery chassis. It is literally a case of mounting the Freelander body onto the chassis. This can be done relatively easily (apparently) using the main chassis runners and some careful fabrication of body/shell mounts. I'm just waiting for him to stop talking the talk.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforethevision Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 As far as I can work out from discussions with Mark, the suspension is all taken care of by the use of the Discovery chassis. It is literally a case of mounting the Freelander body onto the chassis. This can be done relatively easily (apparently) using the main chassis runners and some careful fabrication of body/shell mounts.I'm just waiting for him to stop talking the talk.......... Thnaks for the reply! Was there significant panel work? Ie around the trans tunnel? Front end? It does all look pretty stock as far as the freelander is concerned... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 As yet, nobody that I have found knows - we don't have any information about the one pictured. Currently I have a rolling freelander shell, and a rusty discovery ready to turn into one vehicle, but I haven't done it yet. I strongly suspect that both the front and rear inner wings will need some signitficant surgery, and that the transmission tunnel will need to be enlarged. I am not sure where the radiator is going to fit, particlualry if I want to get a highline winch in there as well... but these are all problems I will figure out the solutions too once I get the freelander shell on the lift and the disco chassis sat underneath it... I will take some pictures when I do, but for the minute I need to get some walls and doors on my workshop so I can make a start (I have electricity in there now, since my last post, which is a big step forward!)... Are you planning a similar conversion yourself? [Oi, Mr Orange Chequebook offroader... at least I am attempting to build something ... ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 [Oi, Mr Orange Chequebook offroader... at least I am attempting to build something ... ] You've seen my attempts at building stuff.............I thought you would be pleased!!! And please stop suggesting that my chequebook is orange.....It wouldn't want to be tarred with that brush!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforethevision Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Im definately considering it, something like the gold one pictured. I need to know how much savagery is required as it will be a dd. Registration is in QLD, Australia , and there are engineering guidelines that make things difficult, and some that may stop the project dead. Basically Im trying to note all the major changes/conversions to ensure my engineer won't tell me its unregisterable after im done. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 just a thought but could you graft part of the bhd and the centre tunnel section of the disco shell (not normally rusty) into the middle of the freelander shell as this would give you all the correct clearance you need. it would need some thought on the dash etc though mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 It's a good thought mike, and am certainly considering grafting the tunnel from the disco into the fl shell. Not sure too much of the bulkhead would be required... The advantage of constructing a tunnel though is that you can build a frame and panel it in with removable panels so that getting to the bell housing bolts is infinitely easier than on a discovery... alternatly, it could be some find of sexy glassfibre construction.... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 you know my number Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyb Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 The advantage of constructing a tunnel though is that you can build a frame and panel it in with removable panels so that getting to the bell housing bolts is infinitely easier than on a discovery... Thats what smo has done in his DLander. Altho' I think his panel is a one piece upside down U shaped piece that just lifts off the framework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thats what smo has done in his DLander. Altho' I think his panel is a one piece upside down U shaped piece that just lifts off the framework. Correct, my panels are removable but my tunnel is now a 1 piece removable section, (with access hatches) - makes life easier if you can remove little bits to get at things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 must be time for some pix then simon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieh Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi Mark, just stumbled upon this discussion and was wondering how the project is coming along? Its just I am considering doing exactly the same thing and was wondering if you had come up against any major hurdles yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Current major hurdles include the bulkhead and tunnel - the bulkhead will need to be chopped out, and recessed a good 6 inches or so to clear the back of the engine. Mounts on the chassis will be the next issue, but that is easier to get around... As I have said before, I am going somewhat slowly, but currently I have a freelander sitting above the disco chassis while I figure out what needs to be done to make them meet.... I will start a proper build thread at some point when I have something worth showing! Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbowler Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I have had a Freelander on Disco chassis on the go for about 3 months. Has 3.9 auto engine and box and the next phase is to get engine and Freelander electrics wired up together. Plan is to keep all Freelander electrics, dash and interior whilst making the vehicle Challenge event capable with external rollcage and twin winches. Freelander shell has had minimal mods but currently has virtually no bulkhead below screen. Stll has enough room for the original Freelander dash once new bulkhead has been made. Biggest problem now however is that work gets in the way of projects. Will give sitrep when car is driving. This is a Freelander complete shell ona chassis - no spaceframe cheating going on here!!!!!!!!! Chris Bowler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest noggy Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 go on then, show us some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 well, mine looks a bit like this at the moment: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 well, mine looks a bit like this at the moment: Yikes - looks like something off Scary Steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted May 10, 2009 Author Share Posted May 10, 2009 lol.. It still needs to come down quite a long way from that position.... but thanks for the link, it looks to have lots of useful ideas! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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