DiscoDino Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I know most of you are sick and tired of this build (I'm kinda partial as I got to test the truck out this weekend) Well, all in all, RUNNING great for all the build up (new engine, transfer case, underdrive, alternator, hydro pump, lots of chassis work, re-wiring, etc...) Pending are a couple of things, mainly bleeding the brakes, exhaust redo, some "cleaning up" installations (footwell, fenders, etc...) tools fixing, etc...need to wire the ARBs in and the winches... Truck drives great, at 90km/hr has no shaking at all...lots of tire howling though...the steering is effortless at any RPM/speed range, and centers quite well. Trying to get used to the old Auto shifter (not sure why the new type didn't fit)... Couple of questions before the pics: 1. Can I fit an aftermarket shifter? If yes, any specific type/model? 2. Planning on putting M8274-50 in the rear as the front, but with the bigger axles coming in, and lots of space (+ weight to spare out back above the diff) was thinking maybe an M12 or a 16.5ti would be better...any thoughts? Here goes: 102" wheelbase...needs to be stretched to 108" (Summer 07 project) Front stance...Golf Series 1 front headlights Tube work...very tight and solid... Front stinger Rear cargo set-up (scuba tank in the middle, need to secure Pull-Pal & closures for rear tool box). Fuel filler will get a cage around it so that I don't knock it off accidentally... Flex :flipoff2: Alongside my brother-in-law's Nissan Murano (fast 4x4) Beauty shot (its gorgeous, I don't care what you say ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Looking very very nice! no one gets sick of nice vehicles. not unless they are a bit disturbed Plus stick with the 8274s can't go wrong easy to fit/maintain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I've always liked this project. Really great. Good to see it 'finished' (whatever that means). It could be just my eyes or the angle of the pic, but the main bar along the top of the windscreen looks to be curved to follow the body/windscreen line. Did you use a roll-bender for that, or just bend it at discrete points along its length, or are my eyes deceiving me? Good stuff! Cheers, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickm Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Looking very very nice!no one gets sick of nice vehicles. not unless they are a bit disturbed Plus stick with the 8274s can't go wrong easy to fit/maintain very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonk Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 yep, i like that, its subtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Nice indeed.. Have to agree with other posters... Don't stop the pictures.... Beats all that reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDino Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thx guys...should be wheeling it very soon... It could be just my eyes or the angle of the pic, but the main bar along the top of the windscreen looks to be curved to follow the body/windscreen line. Did you use a roll-bender for that, or just bend it at discrete points along its length, or are my eyes deceiving me? Hey Al, that bar was discretely bent at certain points...since it is a key bar, I did not want to go too thin on the wall thickness despite going thinner in the overall diameter...so the roll-bender I had access to was not able to bend it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 that is one sexy car, i love it. gonna mod it from stock anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I know most of you are sick and tired of this build (I'm kinda partial as I got to test the truck out this weekend)Well, all in all, RUNNING great for all the build up (new engine, transfer case, underdrive, alternator, hydro pump, lots of chassis work, re-wiring, etc...) Pending are a couple of things, mainly bleeding the brakes, exhaust redo, some "cleaning up" installations (footwell, fenders, etc...) tools fixing, etc...need to wire the ARBs in and the winches... Truck drives great, at 90km/hr has no shaking at all...lots of tire howling though...the steering is effortless at any RPM/speed range, and centers quite well. Trying to get used to the old Auto shifter (not sure why the new type didn't fit)... Couple of questions before the pics: 1. Can I fit an aftermarket shifter? If yes, any specific type/model? 2. Planning on putting M8274-50 in the rear as the front, but with the bigger axles coming in, and lots of space (+ weight to spare out back above the diff) was thinking maybe an M12 or a 16.5ti would be better...any thoughts? Here goes: 102" wheelbase...needs to be stretched to 108" (Summer 07 project) Front stance...Golf Series 1 front headlights Tube work...very tight and solid... Front stinger Rear cargo set-up (scuba tank in the middle, need to secure Pull-Pal & closures for rear tool box). Fuel filler will get a cage around it so that I don't knock it off accidentally... Flex :flipoff2: Alongside my brother-in-law's Nissan Murano (fast 4x4) Beauty shot (its gorgeous, I don't care what you say ) Hi there DD For some reason I am not seeing any links to your photos..... is there someother way for me to view? Was thinking of traybacking my disco so am looking at what others have done.. Regards DefcoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Thats freeky.... just posted reply and it then showed the photos..... could not view be for reply... Looks great, will now look closer Lawrence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_Al Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hey Al, that bar was discretely bent at certain points... Cool, it worked well. What is the plan for the new axles? (Without turning this into another bloomin axle thread please folks...) For the new wheelbase, will you spread them out symmetrically, or just move one axle or whats the plan? Ta, Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoDino Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Axles on plan are steering Rockwells front and rear...with passenger side drop, spools, 2" chromo axles, dual pinion discs, & 4 link-ed with coil overs...the math on lengths and dimensions are yet to come, but with them shaved (mohawk style), I should not lose any ground clearance... Wheelbase should be extended ~5" front and ~3" rear... At least that's the plan... Oh, and before anyone asks/adds, I'll be selling my U1300 Unimog axles as (a) I hate drum brakes, and its gonna cost a fortune to get discs on them (B) pinion conversion / passenger drop is gonna be weird and © I got a great profit margin on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Looks Looooverly, Dino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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