Alright guys, it's time to get this thread rolling. I finally got my red star! :grinpimp: And to think, all I had to do was get on my knees.
The basis of the project was a busted Disco I that I bought for parts, just about all of the saleable stuff is gone and I have been working away stripping it down.
The plan is to build up a 100" Defender soft-top with a full external cage, fit some sort of narly 3-link up front with coils & retain the rear with some slinky springs and bling bling Bilsteins, use Keiths mad scientist shop kit to install some Toyo e-lockers and axles and possibly use the drop boxes from France, run some 15x8 allied bead locks w/ some sort 34ish mud tires, fit the the t-case with gears from Ashcroft, either build a loud obnoxius racey petrol V8 or go with some sort of American V8 power diesel, build a complete black 5 bar plate interior fitted with all kinds neat little gadgets and an internal cage...yada yada yada.
So, enjoy the photos as they come. I hope to start working on it more once things slow down with the Outback Disco but I will be sure to keep things updated.
This weekend we should have fun lifting the body off the frame. We could just use 5 or 6 guys or an engine hoist but here at Red Rhino we believe in making the most of things. :grinpimp: Something along the lines of a 35' tree, some snatch blocks, a winch and the ripping of the bolts that are still connected should take place...and don't forget the bikini clad women, chiansaws or the beer either.
KVT, if your watching...flame on :flipoff2:
- As it sat for a LONG time -
- The guts torn out -
- My old man w/ the flame -
- Colin having his way with the hinges -
- All the doors off -
The basis of the project was a busted Disco I that I bought for parts, just about all of the saleable stuff is gone and I have been working away stripping it down.
The plan is to build up a 100" Defender soft-top with a full external cage, fit some sort of narly 3-link up front with coils & retain the rear with some slinky springs and bling bling Bilsteins, use Keiths mad scientist shop kit to install some Toyo e-lockers and axles and possibly use the drop boxes from France, run some 15x8 allied bead locks w/ some sort 34ish mud tires, fit the the t-case with gears from Ashcroft, either build a loud obnoxius racey petrol V8 or go with some sort of American V8 power diesel, build a complete black 5 bar plate interior fitted with all kinds neat little gadgets and an internal cage...yada yada yada.
So, enjoy the photos as they come. I hope to start working on it more once things slow down with the Outback Disco but I will be sure to keep things updated.
This weekend we should have fun lifting the body off the frame. We could just use 5 or 6 guys or an engine hoist but here at Red Rhino we believe in making the most of things. :grinpimp: Something along the lines of a 35' tree, some snatch blocks, a winch and the ripping of the bolts that are still connected should take place...and don't forget the bikini clad women, chiansaws or the beer either.
KVT, if your watching...flame on :flipoff2:
- As it sat for a LONG time -
- The guts torn out -
- My old man w/ the flame -
- Colin having his way with the hinges -
- All the doors off -