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Offline Disco-andy

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Building me a new toy!
« on: August 16, 2008, 21:15:15 »
I was offered this v8 manual from a block at work for £200 with the idea of using it for spares or selling spares.  Then the girlfriend told me it would be her toy and i would be building  her some thing.
Here are some pics so far let me know what you think, i plan on running  standard suspension at most 1" lift so will need some big arches as i have some 35's to go on.




Now with 80mm body lift

No shes not just short
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Offline Mr Alford

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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2008, 21:57:04 »
sweeeet looks like ur having fun already!
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2008, 13:22:11 »
I thought you were giving this off road lark up?

Gav
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2008, 17:56:23 »
Got any better pictures...... of the girlfriend..LOL!!!!

Looks like you'll be busy!!!
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2008, 19:04:43 »
Quote from: Disco-Ron on August 18, 2008, 17:56:23
Got any better pictures...... of the girlfriend..LOL!!!!


didnt like to ask but   [-o<  :lol:
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2008, 23:21:53 »
great stuff i need to get the wife to drive then i can get her a Disco to mod  :).Jeff
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2008, 23:26:49 »
....you getting hacked off with it yet?
« Last Edit: October 12, 2008, 20:10:42 by Frankie-Boy »
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2008, 19:28:39 »
well its been a while since i posted anything,  there has been a few change.

the bed is almost finished,fuel tank is now in  and i managed to test fit the wheel today.














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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2008, 20:03:50 »
hmmm beginning to look a little familiar :lol:
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2008, 20:24:14 »
nice very nice i like this alot the wheels and tyres have changed it loads going to be nice wen finished
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2008, 08:51:40 »
Looks really good, I'm impressed.

I notice you've lifted the body, have you lifted the suspension at all or did you leave it standard as you said you might?
I'd be interested to hear how it handles and if it fouls on the inner arches as you articulate you're axles, let us know when you get a chance to go out in it.

As said above, chopping bits of your chassis means an SVA is required, do you intend to use it on the road or is it purely a toy?

Keep up the good work anyway, its a proper beast :)

Stu.
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2008, 09:11:53 »
good what size tyers are they.
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2008, 11:38:51 »
The wheels  and tyres have made a huge difference, im hopping it will spur me on to get it going soon.

Thy are 35 x 15.50 R15  i managed to get them cheep from another forums adds.

At the moment the suspension is standard, im hopping to leave it alone as much as possible, iv had two lifted trucks now and they seem to eat money sorting problems.  I do like the height at the back though, so i think ill put some lift springs in the front.  but suspension will be the last thing on my list, no point doing it then add a massive role cage and it all sinking down again.

I was initially thinking of getting it on the road iv seen plenty of bobtails with out sva and i know a friendly mot man.  I have also been thinking its supposed to be a bargain off road toy and that an A frame to tow it may be a better option as i have to build a bumper any way.  Problem there is i know nothing about  or have even seen an A frame used.

and i think the gas tanks under neath may need moving/ removing!

I have the gas system and stainless exhaust to get rid of if any one is interested  pm me. 
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2008, 17:05:59 »
As far as I know A frames are only legal for recovery, and I wouldn't fancy towing an unbraked Disco with another one on a regular basis.

To be completely legal you would need a trailer, or get it SVA'd. Thing is, if your friendly MOT man passes it and you then have a shunt the insurance company are likely to go mad when you are unable to produce SVA documentation, and it may backfire on the MOT issuer. Yes you may be a safe driver but that doesn't stop some pillock from pulling out right in front of you and getting T-boned, or the apparently very widespread local infection of Invisible Disco Disorder which renders a boxy two ton vehicle invisible to drivers of Korean shopping trolleys.  :lol:
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2008, 19:22:36 »
sweet
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #15 on: October 14, 2008, 18:53:21 »
15.50  :? typo surely
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Disco 300tdi Manual, JE Engengering stage 2 tune, allisport Intercooler, HiClone thingy, Safari snorkel, Scorpion Racing Winch Bumper & Steering Guard, Superwinch EPi9 with plasma, 33/12.5 khumo kl71's, Beedlocked Mach 5's, Heavy Duty Half Shafts & CV's, Front Diff Guard, H/D Steering Rods, 2" Blue Springs, Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks, Scorpion Racing 30deg props, ARB Air Locker on back, Full Safety Devices Internal Roll Cage & Roof Rack, Tree sliders, Scorpion Racing Detachable Tow Bar, Cobra Daytona seats, Cb.
i think thats it... 4 NOW!
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #16 on: October 14, 2008, 19:18:30 »
arr yes sorry 35 X12.50   but 15.50 would be cool
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Re: Building me a new toy!
« Reply #17 on: October 14, 2008, 19:21:21 »
yes it would  [-o<
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Disco 300tdi Manual, JE Engengering stage 2 tune, allisport Intercooler, HiClone thingy, Safari snorkel, Scorpion Racing Winch Bumper & Steering Guard, Superwinch EPi9 with plasma, 33/12.5 khumo kl71's, Beedlocked Mach 5's, Heavy Duty Half Shafts & CV's, Front Diff Guard, H/D Steering Rods, 2" Blue Springs, Pro Comp ES9000 Shocks, Scorpion Racing 30deg props, ARB Air Locker on back, Full Safety Devices Internal Roll Cage & Roof Rack, Tree sliders, Scorpion Racing Detachable Tow Bar, Cobra Daytona seats, Cb.
i think thats it... 4 NOW!
www.bonkas4x4wales.com
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