roguevogue Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Today I started to gather the bits together to build my new car, this will be mechanically based on a Suzuki Vitara, I am planning on using my Landcruiser axles with a custom chassis and rollcage/spaceframe. I will of course be including as many Landrover parts as possible in order to comply with forum rules. I am aiming for a light , narrow car with as little overhang as possible front and rear. First, procure one dead Vitara...(1600 petrol auto) Having variously cut the body into bits I am left with the engine and gearbox/transfer box combination in the rolling chassis which is tiny! Can you guess why it cost £50? So, not the best start, left with the engine gearbox. I have the axles from the RogueVogue which need the brackets removing for new custom ones to be fabricated, I guess we will see what tomorrow brings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just keep Will Warne away you'll be laughing:) PS should be in members vehicles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Very interesting. It looks like you are going for the cut vitara transfer box + SJ transfer box for double low gearing. With that autobox, it looks like it will be a very long engine/tranny combination. What sort of wheelbase will you be aiming for? Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Very interesting. It looks like you are going for the cut vitara transfer box + SJ transfer box for double low gearing. With that autobox, it looks like it will be a very long engine/tranny combination. What sort of wheelbase will you be aiming for?Regards, Diff Oooh, you don't miss much do you. I am indeed intending to use an SJ transfer box so have cut the front output off the transfer box. I am aiming for 100" wheelbase and yes, the combination is long but the rear prop will only just be shorter than a standard SWB series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Just keep Will Warne away you'll be laughing:) It's OK, I don't think Will speaks Japanese! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diff Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Oooh, you don't miss much do you.I am indeed intending to use an SJ transfer box so have cut the front output off the transfer box. I am aiming for 100" wheelbase and yes, the combination is long but the rear prop will only just be shorter than a standard SWB series. Sounds great, looking forward to following the build. Regards, Diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_s Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 This looks good! Going to be ready in 2 weeks?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I wouldn't put it past him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Water cooled fairlead on the front winch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Tony, he shouldn't worry about keeping me away.... It's Paul he's got to watch. How long's he been building his new truck for now???? :ph34r: Sorry Paul, I couldn't resist! Nick, it does look like an interesting project. What's the taget weight? It's going to have to be very light with only a 1600cc in there although a nice supercharger would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 bloody hell Nick, we only have 2 weeks - arent you going to paint it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Turner Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 bloody hell Nick, we only have 2 weeks - arent you going to paint it? No paint, that will add weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 So, what did you get done today Nick? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguevogue Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I started off this morning with chassis rails constructed from 100x50 box section, I have added tubular turrets at the front to mount the shocks on and to give me a point to work back from. I positioned the engine and gearbox between the rails and chocked the SJ transfer box with blocks of wood prior to final mounting. The front winch mount is also the front cross member, I bent 48mm 3mm wall 316 stainless tube, thus removing the need for a separate fairlead. The front winch in position in close proximity to the steering box etc. but keeping the front approach as short as possible. Mocked up with a Rover front axle case to make sure it misses the sump. The whole assembly is screwed to a pallet in order that I can use the forklift to shift it about, tomorrow I will strip axle cases and look at mounting them etc. I'm tired now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ101 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 mm.. coming together Nick,, Just wonder when those pictures were taken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 mm.. coming together Nick,,Just wonder when those pictures were taken You Too! Looking Good Nick. Shame It wasn't a V6 Vitara, That would have been nice. All alloy motor with a fair bit more power than the 1600 but not much more weight. Like the front winch mount, Very similar to the stuff Northern Chris was building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oi Gittins stop stiring anyway hes got tonnes of time until the first event Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Is that the Vitara chassis or are you building a new one? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid_From_Hell Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Pay attention Chris He gone and Palletized it chassis wise, being now of wood with the engine screwed to it it will float at "Neil the Fish"s deepoer sections at events Frankly Nick you need to stop sleeping, eating and drinking tea (I see the cup in the pic) and get on with it, .....otherwise you'll be at risk of the "Not a 10 day Build" thread Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 90 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Frankly Nick you need to stop sleeping, eating and drinking tea (I see the cup in the pic)and get on with it, .....otherwise you'll be at risk of the "Not a 10 day Build" thread Nige Stop eating and sleeping yes but no tea?????? A man can not build a truck without Tea!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 He gone and Palletized it chassis wise, being now of wood with the engine screwed to it it will float at "Neil the Fish"s deepoer sections at events Ah, he is building a Morgan, I missed that. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 come on then Nick, what did you do today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Took me longer to refit a handbrake assembley than Nick to do what he has done then again laying on a cold gravel drive is no fun when it is raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 cold gravel drive Ah see Tony, what you need is a nice new drive....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 it will float at "Neil the Fish"s deepoer sections at events Don't drag me into this, if you want to play in Tesco's car park be my guest :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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