MogLite Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I was doing some "market research" for a new vehicle. I've always liked the soft dash rangies, with a 300tdi - it would make a nice daily driver. Last time I looked about 18months ago - they were about £5K or more Yet a tidy top-spec one sold on eBay for £2050 and a scruffier one was £1670 Seems like a bunch of car for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Simple - MkIII rangies are starting to come down in price, that's knocked the price of P38a's which in turn has destroyed the top end of the classic rangie market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastcard Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I sold my v. nice LSE about 6-9 months ago for £5k and the chap who bought it has just managed to get £3k for it on flea bay! Frightning, but I was tempted to have it back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 I sold my v. nice LSE about 6-9 months ago for £5k and the chap who bought it has just managed to get £3k for it on flea bay! Frightning, but I was tempted to have it back!! Yeah thats about what I was seeing. I shall be looking out for a decent TDI softdash sometime in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I'm about to embark on the far less sensible option of retro-fitting a softdash to my '93 rangie. Physically, should be fairly straightforward, but I'll bet the wiring is a git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm about to embark on the far less sensible option of retro-fitting a softdash to my '93 rangie. Physically, should be fairly straightforward, but I'll bet the wiring is a git why???? when you could buy a whole vehicle for silly money..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 why???? when you could buy a whole vehicle for silly money..... Erm... Why not? Maybe because I could never justify buying another rangie to myself, but I can talk myself into tinkering continuously with the one I've got... If I was sensible I wouldn't have land rovers in the first place... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeagent Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 fair enough... its probably no dafter than spending ages fitting a disco 200Tdi into a defender, which i did a year or so ago.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cl10473 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'm about to embark on the far less sensible option of retro-fitting a softdash to my '93 rangie. Physically, should be fairly straightforward, but I'll bet the wiring is a git I know its an almost 3 years old thread but , do you have any pics/ specs of your setup? Did you use a Rover or Disco as the donor truck? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custom-conversions Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I know its an almost 3 years old thread but , do you have any pics/ specs of your setup? Did you use a Rover or Disco as the donor truck?Thanks. I looked at fitting a Softdash but its a lot of hassle. Too much hassle in my opinion. The bulk head is different, so you will have to cut & weld the mounting tabs for the dash. Wiring is totally different aswell, this would probably be the worst bit. Heater & Air-Con unit different & the plumbings in a different location aswell so more alterations required to the bulk head. Steering columns different aswell. & probably some other challenges along the way. It would be interesting to here from someone thats actually done the swap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Erm... Why not? Maybe because I could never justify buying another rangie to myself, but I can talk myself into tinkering continuously with the one I've got... If I was sensible I wouldn't have land rovers in the first place... Man! I can relate to that. I don't think I could face starting again, especially since I suspect that even the tidiest old RRC has a host of hidden problems.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrRob Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Yeah thats about what I was seeing.I shall be looking out for a decent TDI softdash sometime in the future I can vouch for this one...used to be my daily commute from Petersfield to Southampton. Never let me down. I put a new bonnet on it and current owner has done the rear body crossmember and lower tailgate. Lots of other work done. If I had the room, I'd probably buy it back Soft Dash Personally, they are nicer inside but definitely rot at a quicker rate than older ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles tout terrain Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 On subject of retro fitting! I rebuild my old 2 door a few years back now threw the v8 away in favour of the 200tdi, when doing it i wondered if the disco dash etc would fit. In the end changed all the gearbox tunnel fitted disco, dash wiring loom pedal box etc etc so the inside looks like a 200tdi disco, took a week from start to finish to change engine box and interior, ~Made the old thing mush better! so far 3 mates have all done the same conversioon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I know its an almost 3 years old thread but , do you have any pics/ specs of your setup? Did you use a Rover or Disco as the donor truck?Thanks. The dash was from a soft dash Range Rover - much better finish than a Discovery one (which isn't 'soft' - it just looks the same). Like custom-conversions I abandoned the project, though - it's just to much work (mainly dealing with the bulkhead, which is very different). You're looking at metalwork, lots of wiring and probably a few extra gotchas to stumble upon as you progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young bobtail Rhys Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 My uncle has just scrapped his soft dash.......was off roaded for about 18 months then decided no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will C Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 The dash was from a soft dash Range Rover - much better finish than a Discovery one (which isn't 'soft' - it just looks the same). Like custom-conversions I abandoned the project, though - it's just to much work (mainly dealing with the bulkhead, which is very different). You're looking at metalwork, lots of wiring and probably a few extra gotchas to stumble upon as you progress. I looked at this type of project last year but when I discovered the bulkheads were different I opted for a wjhole body swap which is quicker and easier ( once you get equipment set up) than messing with all that lovely wiring! So now I have a '78 4door soft dash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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