Topic: Dismantling 1997 Discovery I (Read 1342 times)

Daniel · « **Reply #15 on:** February 15, 2009, 03:24:57 PM »

Now I need to see how to fit the end caps to the C pillars to keep the factory line look.

Daniel · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:04:53 PM »

Cut the rear fender overhangs off, to start making measurements for the bobtail:

the colonel · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:07:41 PM »

looking....well....hectic!

Daniel · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:08:50 PM »

Then removed the plastic rocker sills to see how much clearance they were actually hiding. Result; 2 1/2 ".

Daniel · « **Reply #19 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:16:36 PM »

Finished fitting the rear end pieces to get the final look. Now to tack weld them in place, and start on the bobtail.

ninjzx998 · « **Reply #20 on:** February 22, 2009, 07:23:06 PM »

Those jumps seats are gonna be the best seat in the house on good weather days!!! I think you should do a soft top for the rear section that would be pretty cool looking or at least a bikini top 45ed from the roof to the rear.

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 22, 2009, 08:04:02 PM »

Sweet build man i love it!!

Daniel · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2009, 07:54:17 AM »

Andy; The jump seats are coming out to allow for the bobtail. I just needed to get one good "series" style pic before I pulled them. I am trying to get at least six inches per side with the bobtail, maybe more. Depends on how much I can bend in the rear quarters without completely cracking the paint, or distresasing the metal.

Thanks, Don. Can't wait to hear your comments when I start "bobbing" the rear end. Want to take at least a foot off of the width. Will be putting the fuel cell in the back either behind the rear seat, or replacing the rear seat, and then use the rear doors for tool storage access. Still figuring that part out.

NHwheelin · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:48:24 PM »

Nice looking build. Cant wait to see what this is gonna look like finished. There are a couple of people doing simular projects with different vehicles.

Daniel · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:12:41 PM »

I got the idea from Lane's DI truggy on Pirate. And when I was able to find a rolling chassis DI for 200.00; I had to just give it a go. Now I can put less wear and tear on the DII.

ninjzx998 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:35:48 AM »

When I started chopping up my 96 I almost stopped and made it a buggy, it was sooo tempting. Had I gone to Winter Romp before I started to tear down I would definitely have done it. Very cool project. Once all the glass,sheet, insulation and various other crap is gone the body becomes very light. Something to consider your rear is gonna be like a pick up with no weight other than the tank maybe at least a battery relocation to help a little.

Daniel · « **Reply #26 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:05:12 PM »

Good Idea. I'm thinking a diesel engine, so more space in the engine bay is a good and welcome idea.

ninjzx998 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:21:45 PM »

what's going in for a diesel??? I had been giving that some thought as well for a 95 build since it is emission exempt now here in ma

Daniel · « **Reply #28 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:40:01 AM »

200 or 300 TDi, probably. When I get that far; there will be a lot of long talks with Matt Browne. Maybe even Nissan or Isuzu, or Iveco. Not 100% sure yet. This will be a budget build, since it's Rover #4 in the stable.

the colonel · « **Reply #29 on:** February 26, 2009, 08:41:52 AM »

Daniel.... before you even worry about the deisel, get the SNHLR Auto Badge on that thing! (oh.....and matching t-shirt too! Comes in Tan or ODG, M, L, XL, 2xl) Commercial over!

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