Topic: Dismantling 1997 Discovery I (Read 1339 times)

Daniel · « **on:** January 31, 2009, 09:45:04 AM »

Hey Gang;

Just brought my 97' DI home to start bringing it down to the chassis tio build my TomCat. Stage 1 is to strip everything, and maybe cut the bodyshell down to make it look like a buggy, until I get the TomCat subframe and cage over from the UK.

Most of the truck had been parted out before I bought it, as I only needed a rolling chassis. But some trim bits are there along with all glass, front sunroof, both door mirrors, rear bumper, and a lot of tidbits.

If anyone needs anything let me know, as I'll get rid of it extremely cheap, as you guys would have to pay shipping charges. Not trying to make anything off of this, as most is in excess to my needs. Just don't want to throw out good rover parts and pieces.

It's Dark Metallic Green with a Beige Interior.

Will post photos soon as I get back home and have it organized.

Cheers.

the colonel · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2009, 05:04:03 PM »

Is it like mine daniel? epsom green?

Follow up post:

need rear top door hinge!

Daniel · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:43:15 AM »

I believe it's identical to yours. It's darker than Tex's, and deep metallic. I'll pull the hinge tonight. Just the top, or do you want both?

the colonel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2009, 08:32:59 AM »

will take both for good luck! Pins good? Thanks D.

ninjzx998 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2009, 01:59:28 PM »

I started cutting up the body on my 96 parts truck and I was soooo tempted to make it an on/off road buggy, if it were a 95 and not subject to emmissions here in MA I would have done it. Good luck on the build. Pics are always good!

Daniel · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2009, 02:12:10 PM »

Pins are good in both. No movement. No slack. Will pull, clean off, grease, and package tonight for you.

the colonel · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:01:14 PM »

also.....just snapped the drivers side sunvisor hook! will you be a dear and send that along as well? nobody likes a floppy visor! thanks!

Daniel · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2009, 03:52:14 PM »

A dear??? Do you just need the hook? Yhe plastic piece by the rearview mirror that the visor hooks into? I'll see if it's in the truck. I know I found the sunvisors in the rear, but I'll have to look for the hooks.

Daniel · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:01:17 PM »

Some pics:

Daniel · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:04:29 PM »

Set # 2:

Daniel · « **Reply #10 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:07:37 PM »

Set #3:

Daniel · « **Reply #11 on:** February 02, 2009, 04:19:36 PM »

I am planning on cutting out section "B", and then moving section "A" to line up with "C" to cover the cut lines. Then I will figure out the fuel tank issue so I can bobtail the bodywork. Can't bobtail the frame, since I will need it full size for the TomCat.

the colonel · « **Reply #12 on:** February 02, 2009, 05:05:32 PM »

just the hook please. from the photos they tore it all out!

Daniel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2009, 03:17:16 PM »

The first part of the "buggy" look is to set the front fenders up. Here's what I decide on for the front fender look. Before, and after shot.

I'm not cutting the drivers side one up for now, as it is perfect, and I'm hoping I can sell it to someone who needs it.

Daniel · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2009, 03:21:41 PM »

Step 2 was to begin cutting out the rear body, and removing the roof panel that I didn't need.

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