Hybrid_From_Hell Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MONSTER-TRUCK-RANGE-ROVER-Project-V8-3-5-/200488725643?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eae0f2c8b#ht_562wt_1137 Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco2hse Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Thunderbirds are go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozsug Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Great centre of gravity, and love the use of quailty CDS and Blueband tubing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 That's the ugliest pile of junk I've seen in a long time. A classic example of someone's stupidity/waste of time. You couldn't even go round a corner at anything above snails pace or the thing will fall over. The tubing isn't even saddled over the chassis either, so I would imagine the thing would just break in two. What a death trap Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Words fail me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant. Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 just ..... yea.... Quality craftsmanship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off Road Toad Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 WTF!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Is this one of those occasions where you just burn energy for the sake of it... like eating a stick of celery... totally useless, waste of time and also tastes a bit weird... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobson Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 wow. i love the quote: " I decided to weld poles onto a range rover chassis, then plant another range rover on top of the poles. Thus, increasing the height considerably" On what planet does that sound like a good idea?! i think i'll decide to weld a shopping trolley to my bonnet, or perhaps add doors to my roof.... I'd love to see the engineers face if it goes for an IVA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 This would weigh in for a couple of hundred quid if need be which is all it's good for really.... do you think he got confused between feet and millimetres when he decided on a body lift??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj_4x4 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MONSTER-TRUCK-RANGE-ROVER-Project-V8-3-5-/200488725643?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2eae0f2c8b#ht_562wt_1137 Yeah Nige, you are aware this is the prototype mule for the Disco 3 with twin chassis.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 On the (only) plus side, £200 for a 3.5 V8 (assuming it works) and some axle parts isn't bad... Monster Truck, but without any of the key Monster Truck features. Wahey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landy'd Gentry Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Why? I can't see the point of the exercise. Or was it just an excuse to escape from SWMBO? If it was the latter, then I can see the point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top90 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 i love the quote: " I decided to weld poles onto a range rover chassis, then plant another range rover on top of the poles. Thus, increasing the height considerably"On what planet does that sound like a good idea?! Planet rat-faced, at 11:30pm on a Friday night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 i do like the extended sump guard..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4444244 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I don't think I can eat the amount I want to vomit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I'm not sure I have enough of these... And for good measure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibexman Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you jacked it up it would fall over :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 It sort of reminds me of that bit in Only Fools & Horses where Del Boy is in a pub trying to act cool but falls sideways when someone raises the bar flap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 It;s more of an abomination truck than a monster truck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you jacked it up it would fall over :lol: :lol: I think if you left it perfectly stationary it'd fall over at some point either from a mild breeze or structural failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 I think if you left it perfectly stationary it'd fall over at some point either from a mild breeze or structural failure. Given that (thankfully) the steering and transmission* aren't connected up, we're all safe for the moment. * And I'd guess neither is the footbrake, handbrake or clutch. Oh and the lack of seats is a bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Breaking News X-Engineering have finally launched their much-awaited 4x4 ahead of the new baby Range Rover - due to be launched later today. The new 'Shedlet' features many new improvements over their previous contraption. Whilst staying tight-lipped over the new model, a spokesman for the company said "We had some bits of metal in the workshop and an old Rangy out in the yard, Si had been on a 2-day bender and decided to be creative". "The shedlet features greatly improved all-round visibilty coupled with improved access to vital engine and drivetrain components for reduced servicing costs". Rumour has it that other well-known companies have been involved in the creation of this vehicle, such as KamDiffs, Turner Engineering, Ashcroft Transmissions, and Llama 4x4. However, when we contacted these companies, they all told us to pi$$ off or they'd call the police. Worldwide sales are expected to top 2, but when we tried to speak to Mr Rafferty - the owner of X-Eng, he threatened us with a starting handle and refused to comment. Local Police Officer, SiWhite, said "if I see you driving that on the road sunshine, I'll nick you". Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you added some windows around the bottom, it would make an interesting double decker camper conversion! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 1, 2010 Share Posted July 1, 2010 If you added some windows around the bottom, it would make an interesting double decker camper conversion! Winnebago are ahead of you on this - they cut the middle of the chassis out, drop it, and put in a "basement" for all your luggage. I'm sure they know what they're doing, but it just seems wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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