So I decided to take a week off from work to work on my Range Rover to build a roll cage and fix my steering. Its been sitting in my garage and hasn't moved since the last wheeling trip. I've got all the stuff for hydro-assist (been sitting in the garage at least a month) and today all the tube arrived. Sunday a few buddies came over to help and we mostly just removed the roof, windows, and regulators. They did a little bit of work on his cage tie ins as well.

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Thought we had all the bolts out...:homer:
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Roof panel unbolted
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My parents were pretty happy about the seven holes I drilled in the driveway for the tube bender:eek:. The reason say seven is because three of the anchors didn't line up so I just reused one and drilled three new holes, overall a great addition to the driveway.
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Monday we planned on getting an early start but it ended up being a complete fail day. First the tube didn't arive until one and then I had to drive across town to pick up the chop saw from my friend. I also went and got a couple of heim joints from Independent 4x. By the time that was all done we were pushing four o'clock, but we did however manage to get some stuff done.

Bending the main hoop...
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Main hoop set in place bbeing held up by a piece of spare tube.
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Rear section set in place, but it will obviously sit a bit lower.
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I also started cutting the base plates as well.
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Very scientific measurements...
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We're going outside to work on it right now so hopefully we should have a lot of stuff done today. I'll post up progress pics tonight.

Nice work Jimmy, are you getting some sort of soft top for it?

nice...what hydro setup did you go with?

You should consider using a straight edge to follow your lines with when plasma cutting. You'll get a much cleaner cut the first time, and a lot less grinding time later.

You should consider using a straight edge to follow your lines with when plasma cutting. You'll get a much cleaner cut the first time, and a lot less grinding time later.

you should also consider putting everything as close together as possible, so you don't waste a ton of steel. that shit gets expensive.

Real artists freehand it :D

Nice work Jimmy, are you getting some sort of soft top for it?

I'll probably just get a bikini top for a Jeep at first until I can afford a custom top.

nice...what hydro setup did you go with?

Its a mixture of stock stuff and PSC stuff, you can read about what I did here. (http://pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=784235)

You should consider using a straight edge to follow your lines with when plasma cutting. You'll get a much cleaner cut the first time, and a lot less grinding time later.

What do you use for a straight edge? Do you use something thin or thick such as a block of wood?

you should also consider putting everything as close together as possible, so you don't waste a ton of steel. that shit gets expensive.

Funny you should mention that, I was saying the same thing when I marked that stuff out. The sheet of metal was given to me by one of my friends who used my plasma cutter for the first time on it:shaking:.

Got a good amount of stuff done today, although I have to give all of the credit to my friend Maxx because he is the one with all the tube bending skillz (and the tube bender!).

Drilling some more plates...
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Drilling some more holes in the floor
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B- pillar tacked in place
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Building the front section
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We're about to go out and work on it some more, but Maxx has to leave around one so I'll probably do some work on the steering then. Speaking of which does anyone has a source for the rubber coupling in the steering shaft? We no longer carry it at the dealership and AB only sells the whole shaft.

When I needed one no one had it, but I used one from a disco that fit with no mods, Will has an armload of them.

What do you use for a straight edge? Do you use something thin or thick such as a block of wood?


I use a piece of aluminum angle or angle iron usually, and a couple clamps to hold it in place. do a couple test cuts to determine your cut offset, then use that when you measure things out. In no time you'll have much cleaner cuts that need just a light flapping, if that.

When I needed one no one had it, but I used one from a disco that fit with no mods, Will has an armload of them.

I've got one on parts car in Cumberland now that I think of it. Doesn't the Disco have the aluminum one that strips out very easily?

I use a piece of aluminum angle or angle iron usually, and a couple clamps to hold it in place. do a couple test cuts to determine your cut offset, then use that when you measure things out. In no time you'll have much cleaner cuts that need just a light flapping, if that.

Thanks, I would have thought that the plasma would arc off of it. I'll give it a try on the next cut outs.

Not sure about that, I used it for a year or so until I got a nearly new one of of my parts car.

One other thought, I figured you might know-
can I swap my RRC steering wheel for a DI wheel? I want a smaller wheel, and the Momo conversion is kinda pricey.

One other thought, I figured you might know-
can I swap my RRC steering wheel for a DI wheel? I want a smaller wheel, and the Momo conversion is kinda pricey.

I don't know if it will fit, but I think your RRC doesn't have an airbag and the Disco wheel does. I'll ask Drew on Friday.


Got a little more done today. Maxx worked on the "X" over the rear section while I was working on the steering.

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We still haven't really come up with any ideas for the C Pillar, so I'm open to suggestions. The C pillar probably won't be tied into the frame, it will just be bolted to the wheel well probably.

No pics of the steering today, I will post some tomorrow.

Looks good so far, but I have 2 suggestions.

1. Re-do the A pillars so they go through the dash, instead of around. It will look cleaner and is a hell of a lot stronger.

2. Mount it to the frame, it's a PITA, but again, it's so much stronger and adds a lot of rigidity to the truck.

Correct, I have no airbag. Just wondering if the DI can be fabbed a bit to fit, I have looked at the mounting of mine. This wheel feels like driving a school bus.

Looks good so far, but I have 2 suggestions.

1. Re-do the A pillars so they go through the dash, instead of around. It will look cleaner and is a hell of a lot stronger.

2. Mount it to the frame, it's a PITA, but again, it's so much stronger and adds a lot of rigidity to the truck.

We will be tying the cage to the frame, Jimmy was saying that if we do a C pillar bar, it would have to go down to the wheel well humps, which would not be continued underneath to the frame.

As for the A pillar bars, I guess we really didn't think about it at the time.
Once this cage is finished being built, and properly tied in, it will be plenty strong.

Want me to send you my old d1 wheel? you can have the bag too, just for cosmetics..


free.99

Want me to send you my old d1 wheel? you can have the bag too, just for cosmetics..


free.99
that would be great, paypal you for shipping?

that would be great, paypal you for shipping?

Sure thatd be great! Hijak off..


back to the cage!
Make sure you do a spreader behind the back seat, so in the future you can use it for coilovers like i did.

as for the c pillar, im really happy wiht how mine turned out, its tied into the lower existing one, IM also plannign on running a cross bar from the c to the b pillar as well

you guys need some eye protection.

you guys need some eye protection.

for the brand new drill bit with a 600rpm drillpress?:shaking:

you guys need some eye protection.

you obviously have never read Grand ZJs build thread.......

Great looking build... Any updates?

No updates, I just bought an MGB, so my attention has been temporarily diverted.

No updates, I just bought an MGB, so my attention has been temporarily diverted.

You need MG help let me know.. I have a 76 midget ive had 14 yrs, and i just sold a 68 b, and I also had a 72 mgbgt a few years ago...

give me a holla jimmy, i wanna come over and see it.

give me a holla jimmy, i wanna come over and see it.


Come on over any time, its only a short drive from Tucson.:flipoff2:

Come on over any time, its only a short drive from Tucson.:flipoff2:

He'd damned well better stop by here on his way through!

No updates, I just bought an MGB, so my attention has been temporarily diverted.

well... at work yesterday he said there was nothing left for him to do on the MG there for finish your shit and wheel it!! :flipoff2:

well... at work yesterday he said there was nothing left for him to do on the MG there for finish your shit and wheel it!! :flipoff2:

X2. i wanna see this fucking thing out on the trail!

I mean I think if I look at it sitting in my garage enough then it might just finish itself... I finally got the steering linkage from the column to the box, and a spare, so now I just need to get some hydro lines and weld the ram to the frame.

I mean I think if I look at it sitting in my garage enough then it might just finish itself... I finally got the steering linkage from the column to the box, and a spare, so now I just need to get some hydro lines and weld the ram to the frame.

Come on man.. weak sauce!


knock it out...:flipoff2:

looks good.

Update: well sort of... I actually went out in the garage to work on the RR for a little bit last night, but after charging the battery it won't start. I'm pretty sure its the fuel pump because I'm getting spark at the dizzy from the coil and I can't hear the pump running. Fortunately I have a couple of spare pumps so maybe I'll throw one on there this week.

Now if someone would just buy my damn Jaguar then I would have money to finish the cage and steering:homer:...

You have more excuses for not finishing a truck than I do! :flipoff2:

you guys need some eye protection.

you obviously have never read Grand ZJs build thread.......

now thats funny right there.....:D

i was waiting for a flip flop fab comment.:flipoff2:

looks good. i like the bolt on roof panel. i didnt know they were like that.

is this stupid piece of shit gunne be done by big dogs 2010?


:flipoff2:

looks great, i have a silver one done up pritty much the same way. ill send u some pics so u can see how i did mine. when its done its goin to look bad ass :evil:

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sorry the pics are kinda shitty but my truck is in az and im in new york. when i get back out there ill take some detailed pics of my cage

Looks good, I'd be interested to see how you capped the doors and such as well. Is that a full soft top with sides or just a bikini top? I was thinking about using a bikini top for a Jeep since they are pretty cheap. I really only need shade from the sun, I don't plan on wheeling it in the middle of winter.

that is a great looking rover. how easy was that tube bender to use? ive looked into getting one like that but wasnt sure if it would be worth it. it looks like it worked pretty well for you

Really great looking rangie, very original...
Have you got pict of the rear cut?
What is the size of your tyre (35x12.5?)

Thx

that is a great looking rover. how easy was that tube bender to use? ive looked into getting one like that but wasnt sure if it would be worth it. it looks like it worked pretty well for you

Thanks. I'm not really the one who is the tube bending expert, my buddy Maxx measured everything out and I did most of the pulling (manual bender). It didn't seem to difficult, he used a couple pieces of scrap bends to mark out where the bend would start. It just takes practice from what I understand, and a roll cage probably isn't the best way to learn unless you have deep pockets.

Looks good, I'd be interested to see how you capped the doors and such as well. Is that a full soft top with sides or just a bikini top? I was thinking about using a bikini top for a Jeep since they are pretty cheap. I really only need shade from the sun, I don't plan on wheeling it in the middle of winter.

i havent capped the doors yet but i will be welding in some round pipe to seal the doors off, or fab out some sheet metal and rivet it on. the top was custom made from black canvas and im working on doing the sides as well. but the top piece works great. :D

Really great looking rangie, very original...
Have you got pict of the rear cut?
What is the size of your tyre (35x12.5?)

Thx

thanks, i dont have any pics of the cut. i wish i did. the tires are 33X12.5 im hoping to swap out the suspension with rovertyme 5 inch kit so i can upgrade to the 35s. i dont wanna cut any more of the fenders and im almost rubbing with the 33s.

i havent capped the doors yet but i will be welding in some round pipe to seal the doors off, or fab out some sheet metal and rivet it on. the top was custom made from black canvas and im working on doing the sides as well. but the top piece works great. :D

when i cut my disco, i thought i would definitely fill in the doors in the back to look like a whole body. even started looking for UK 3 door body panels to put in place. but after having the truck cut up the past few years, i really like having the doors. getting stuff from the back is so much easier with just opening the doors.

Update: I got the Rover started for the first time since I chopped it. Turns out that there is a ground for the fuel pump somewhere in the roof. I found the wire, grounded it on the body, and it started right up.

Only problem is that the PSC cooler has a bad weld on it and is puking out fluid...

I'm hoping to have this at least drivable enough to get it on the trailer to take it to Maxx's to work on the cage by next weekend.

i dont wanna cut any more of the fenders and im almost rubbing with the 33s.

I find it odd that you'd cut the roof off, cut the back off (I'm surprised you didn't take the time to unbolt the corner caps , cut and refasten instead of the odd overlap or whatever that is)......and you dont want to cut (anymore) of the fenders?

Jeez, a ground for the pump IN THE ROOF? These trucks, man. How did you find it?

Jeez, a ground for the pump IN THE ROOF? These trucks, man. How did you find it?

Not in the ETM... Pretty much all of the wires run through the roof so I just was looking at them and noticed a loose black wire with an eye on the end of it.

does it bolt to the top of the inner d pillar? i wondered what that was for!

Your truck looks good. I just picked up a 88 RRC and plan on doing this. You mentioned the ground attached to the roof. What did you do with all the wires running across the top and sides off the roof?

Your truck looks good. I just picked up a 88 RRC and plan on doing this. You mentioned the ground attached to the roof. What did you do with all the wires running across the top and sides off the roof?

Just wheel your D90 ya pansie...

Your truck looks good. I just picked up a 88 RRC and plan on doing this. You mentioned the ground attached to the roof. What did you do with all the wires running across the top and sides off the roof?

Haven't quite figured that out yet, I'm thinking of putting it in some heat shield and then running it through some conduit along the floor or roof. I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any.

Just wheel your D90 ya pansie...

Its too pretty.

Regarding the wiring. I met a guy with a RRC with a chopped roof. I'll try to get a hold of him and see what he did.

the disco wheel wont work, truck looks awesome, as well as 89rockrover's ive been really debating on all of these ideas including bobbing the back makes them look so much more aggressive imo.

I'm not sure what wiring the range rover has, but in my disco I got rid of most of the wires running to the back. For the ones I kept, instead of running up the A-pillar I ran the wires along the kick panel, then after the rear doors it goes under the car in a loom to the back.

The wires on my chopped Range Rover are run underneath the body, then meet up with the taillights. Clean and tucked up out of the way.

Dropped the Range Rover off at my buddy Maxx's house for him to finish the cage. I think he'll be working on the "X" behind the front seats today. We're still undecided on whether or not to even put a C pillar in because it wouldn't be tied into the frame.


And BTW I towed it to his house with my mom's Range Rover :flipoff2::flipoff2:

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:flipoff2:Got a new Radiator and fan clutch so now I can fix the a/c and wheel with the a/c on

Worked on sliders all day today so only had like 30 min at the end to work on rover. Only got the upper windshield bar done. Started with two bends and then added two more to flow to the windshield better. Debating on adding another two towards the end. In the pic it is sitting on top but obviously it will be just below the top of the windshield.

http://mallcrawlin.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5118&stc=1&d=1271024085

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We didn't plan well enough when making A pillar bars and the plates are right on top of too much shit to put a plate and support underneath. Only can get 3 bolts in. So I am planning on running another piece of tube like so (obviously lower down) to a second plate which is in an area that CAN have a plate underneath so we can tie it to the frame.
It would be directly behind it and not take up foot room like the picture shows. Might also make it an angled bar instead of bent.
http://mallcrawlin.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5122&stc=1&d=1271024085

Stayed up way too late last night, didnt get to start till about 1:30, and having to cut some shit out of the way on the underside of the floorboard took way too long. Got two frame tie-ins done.

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Passenger side
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I see red x's, maybe blocked here at work.

I can see them just fine...

see them now, must be a work filter.

nice rangie bud, at least its got no cancer:D

nice rangie bud, at least its got no cancer:D

I must be the only one who sees the rusty rear crossmember and collapsed bushings.

I must be the only one who sees the rusty rear crossmember and collapsed bushings.

Yep, you're the only one :flipoff2:

I ordered some new stuff for the Rangie that I'm hoping to install in the next week or so.

Harnesses...
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=521522&stc=1&d=1273350058

New Seats...
http://pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=521521&stc=1&d=1273350142

I also ordered a switch pack and wiring harness from !2Voltguy for my e-lockers, so now I don't have to use a 9v battery to engage them:p Unfortunately my front locker actuator motor is bad so I need a new one. I've tried to rebuilt it a couple of times, but it always seems to work intermittently. Anyone know of a good place to get a new or used front e-locker actuator? I checked with the local Toyota dealer and my price through Land Rover is $489. I'd like to spend less than $250 on one.


Sorry about the double posted pics btw.

Got some decent progress done today Hoping to have it done by the end of the weekend, we shall see.

Driver side B pillar tie in
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Passenger side B pillar tie in
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Top dash bar
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Top and bottom dash bar
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Yes you can still see all the gauges
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My grinder disc took a shit on me and almost ripped out of my hand (the grinder that is)
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Not a bad amount of scrap
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^ Spreaders
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All the front work
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Looks sweet, bro! Nice bends on that dash tube.

wanna come down to roanoke and build me a cage! haha

wanna come down to roanoke and build me a cage! haha

We may be down in the Noke some this summer, visiting family, but I doubt long enough for a cage build.

Only needs a windshield bar and a few gussets and the cage is "done".
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Gussets and then the pics kinda explain themselves
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs329.ash1/28604_10150183643835618_657390617_12133174_2959986 _n.jpg
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs299.snc3/28604_10150183643895618_657390617_12133179_8195193 _n.jpg
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs319.snc3/28604_10150183643905618_657390617_12133181_4777339 _n.jpg
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs329.ash1/28604_10150183643925618_657390617_12133185_2521341 _n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs319.snc3/28604_10150183643935618_657390617_12133187_7399450 _n.jpg
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs329.ash1/28604_10150183643945618_657390617_12133189_7981480 _n.jpg
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs329.ash1/28604_10150183644050618_657390617_12133206_7033353 _n.jpg

^ Spreaders
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs518.ash1/30504_10150179660700618_657390617_12044460_3478812 _n.jpg
http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs538.snc3/30504_10150179660705618_657390617_12044461_2298864 _n.jpg

is this for your ejection seats? tighten up dude...:flipoff2:

so basically, you're one hell of a good friend.

Spent about 5 hours today on the seat brackets. Had to make them from scratch, and there was a lot of bolting..unbolting..tacking..bolting..unbolting..p ainting...etc... Thus why it took so long.

Drilling out the seats to 1/2"
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initial brackets
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs327.ash1/28504_10150186316450618_657390617_12198408_8178128 _n.jpg

tabs welded on
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs317.snc3/28504_10150186316460618_657390617_12198409_640656_ n.jpg

Due to the bulky door panel I couldnt fit a piece of tube running along the floor from the B pillar to the A to allow tabs to be welded on for lap belt mounts. So I drilled a hole in the stock seat bracket and then welded a tab to it for added thickness. If jimmy wants them in double sheer he will have to lose the door panel... But there is no way I can double sheer the other side of the lap belt... I did the same thing on all lap belt mounts.

http://hphotos-sjc1.fbcdn.net/hs317.snc3/28504_10150186316470618_657390617_12198410_4949015 _n.jpg
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Support from bracket to bracket
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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs327.ash1/28504_10150186316540618_657390617_12198417_7793479 _n.jpg

Need to do the seat bar brackets and some other odds and ends.. seats should be done with another 30-45 min of work

I love the pic of the grinding while sitting in the leather rover seat. Always good to see more stuff happening at flip flop flab. (I just made a name for your "business", your welcome)

I need a friend like this to help me with my project. Nice work!

Seats are done

I picked up the Rangie from Maxx's on friday during my lunch break and drove it up to the dealership. I was fortunate enough to not pass any cops because my inspection sticker is 2 years expired and my tags are also expired.

Today I worked on it for a little while and made the lines for the hydro assist. I kinda guessed on which line went where and happened to get it right the first time. I haven't tried driving it with the locker locked yet so I don't know how much of a difference it will make with the modified Rover pump. I'm thinking that I'll probably end up switching to an aftermarket pump later.

I also put in a new radiator and fan clutch so next on the list is to fix the a/c :flipoff2:

Driver side B pillar tie in

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs558.snc3/30504_10150179660585618_657390617_12044446_7767702 _n.jpg


I think the point where the tube joins the chassis rail could profit from a little bracing. The rail is thin and the tube and it´s length will apply considerable force (leverage) should you ever want to investigate under-body-rust without crawling beneath the rig. As it is such a little work involved ..
It should look like the standard outriggers which are welded all the way top-down the vertical face of the chassis.


[EDIT] - hmmm .. could the bracing I am thinking of possibly interfere with the axle´s lower link ? In that case it would be better to drill a big hole at the outer face of the chassis rail so that you could slide a good fitting tube into the tube you already welded on. This would make kind of outrigger á la D90 (those that carry the tub, behind the seats).