sheeppimp Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I quite like the Ka too, I toyed with a soft top version before I saw that one (and a new shape mini) Incidentally did you know they both have around a 100 in wheelbase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrode Finger Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I quite like the Ka too, I toyed with a soft top version before I saw that one (and a new shape mini)Incidentally did you know they both have around a 100 in wheelbase? Given some thought, i think that the body swapping of 'normal' monocoques onto RRc and Disco's has some mileage, just as long as its done with some thought, there some abortions out there, which are a disaster, but then thats possible with most things people build. With regards the freelander onto the RRc, i think its a good idea. Personally, i would approach it as a bodyswap, and go for a result that looks right, seems to be a relatively unexplored idea, some you might be blazing the trail to a certain extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mark, I've toyed with this idea for a while in the pre-vapour build section of my sleepless nights. A good low cost option as an alternative to a 100 LR hybrid. I thought one of the easiest ways to get the body on the chassis nicely was to removed the entire bulkhead/floorpan/inner arch assemblies and start from scratch. You may have more info being able to look under the Freelander and see the structure, but by replacing all with new you can get rid of all the suspension mountings and wheel arch clearance issues at once. The discovery floor is pretty well two flat sheets on different levels anyway and you could re-use the transmission tunnel too. As for a donnor car it may better to buy a complete car with engine trouble and break it to cover the costs than buy a bare shell and try and source the trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Still on the lookout for a donor freelander though... I may know of some shells If you still looking collection fro Poole area I've always wanted to bobtail a 4dr freelander and fit a tray back mounted on a bigger chassi like a 108 Lse chassie or a 110 giveing a crewcad D-lander trayback type thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Still looking jules, really after a complete as possible shell, but would be interested whatever you have - collection from poole shouldn't be a big problem... Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mark, I've toyed with this idea for a while in the pre-vapour build section of my sleepless nights. A good low cost option as an alternative to a 100 LR hybrid.I thought one of the easiest ways to get the body on the chassis nicely was to removed the entire bulkhead/floorpan/inner arch assemblies and start from scratch. You may have more info being able to look under the Freelander and see the structure, but by replacing all with new you can get rid of all the suspension mountings and wheel arch clearance issues at once. The discovery floor is pretty well two flat sheets on different levels anyway and you could re-use the transmission tunnel too. The freelander floorpan has good boxy sills running down the outside, and two very similar box sections running parallel, further into the car. These inner box sections are far enough apart to let a discovery chassis sit up in between them (with about 15mm clearence either side), and so my thoughts were to take the transmission tunnel out between these rails, and add RR/disco style bodymounts to the freelander sills. The front and rear inner wings can then be removed completely, although I would like to keep the rear floor and utliise the freebie fueltank... This line of thinking cam from lying underneath the Mrs's freelander with a tapemeasure, and comparing the discovery I had parked next to it... very useful! As for a donnor car it may better to buy a complete car with engine trouble and break it to cover the costs than buy a bare shell and try and source the trim. These are very similar to my thoughts, but by buying one with a blown engine it should be cheaper than buying a good one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Still looking jules, really after a complete as possible shell, but would be interested whatever you have - collection from poole shouldn't be a big problem...Cheers Mark There not mine I have two mates that have been brakeing freelanders for a little while and I know of one. Julian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I have seen the ka on the fourtrak chassis, and it rather tickled me... I will have to have a look on difflock. ta.I am not really convinced you need to recess the chassis into the shell - have you looked underneath a freelander shell Ross? No i havent, just something that crept into my head, my aunty doesnt live close so i couldnt look under before posting. just read further down too, sounds like it should fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Just out of interest there is a build-up of a Rav4 onto a home-made tubular chassis on Pirate that may highlight some of the hurdles you might come up against LINK HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Oooh... build threads... I like those. The rav looks cool, but fabbing a chassis, and suspension setup is way beyond what I am planning for now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 6, 2008 Author Share Posted June 6, 2008 Anyone got a linke to the foutrak/ka build up thread if one exists? can't seem to find it on difflock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_M Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mark, I think he posted it over several seperate threads as he went along but I think that the main ones are here and here Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfarmer Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Guys, Thanks for all your inputs, I really appreciate it. Ill put all these in mind. Ill be starting the project soon. I recently bought a 1972 RR 2 door classic and will strip the body from the chassis and mount the existing non-working freelander (Bodyshell). Ill be documenting this for everyones sake. It would be great if you continue giving ideas as it progresses. Thank you very much. Alex Uy Philippines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Guys,Thanks for all your inputs, I really appreciate it. Ill put all these in mind. Ill be starting the project soon. I recently bought a 1972 RR 2 door classic and will strip the body from the chassis and mount the existing non-working freelander (Bodyshell). Ill be documenting this for everyones sake. It would be great if you continue giving ideas as it progresses. Thank you very much. Alex Uy Philippines is this the sort of thing you're after? 4 door freelander dropped onto a 3.9v8 rangie chassis and air suspension fitted all round. i quite like it, not too sure about the stupid bit airfilter - but the rest is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Yep, that is precisely the sort of thing! Only I want a 3 door.... Got any more pictures? particularly of the build up... body mounts, bulkhead/tunnel arangement? Cheers Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 That freelander hybrid does look nice doesn't it. How about this for a hybrid? Pajero body on 2 front halfs of rangy chassis's with 80series cruiser axles and a disco 200 tdi engine and box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 And it's still wearing the pajero plate perchance??? Nice bit of work though, looks really intentional... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtydiesel Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 And it's still wearing the pajero plate perchance??? Nice bit of work though, looks really intentional... Mmmmm? be nice if that can of worms stayed closed Next mod is a isuzu engine and box coupled up to a lt230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticbadger Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 MORE! The vapour build section of my brain is in overdrive, I have eblag open in another window and my angle grinder plugged in ready.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Oi, back to finding me a freelander please chaps! and no sniping me on floda's on eblag either!! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted June 9, 2008 Author Share Posted June 9, 2008 Incidentally, I know of a reasonable nice clean swb pajero close to me if anyone is interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfarmer Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 is this the sort of thing you're after?4 door freelander dropped onto a 3.9v8 rangie chassis and air suspension fitted all round. i quite like it, not too sure about the stupid bit airfilter - but the rest is ok. YES Thats it!!!!! Yahoo!!! Any more pix and hopefully details on the how to's? Thanks so much sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblue110 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 ^^^^^^that looks awsome,never liked the idea of the freelander but i could live with that. ill be watching this thread closely could be an interesting build andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 10, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 is this the sort of thing you're after?4 door freelander dropped onto a 3.9v8 rangie chassis and air suspension fitted all round. i quite like it, not too sure about the stupid bit airfilter - but the rest is ok. Thats fantastic, the 4dr look grate I bet the departur angle is good. I still think cut the ars off behind the back doors and put a tray back on the last 2ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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