My disco build thread.

[steve's P38 RR]

Got my pre-cut window tints and started cleaning up the windows ready to do the rears and today had 2 of these turn up today,

Now off to fit them

Done:

Before

after

Boot before

Boot after

 

[iwantone]

Those lights make a huge difference. Where did you get them?

 

[discomark10]

Those lights make a huge difference. Where did you get them?

N how much?

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Those lights make a huge difference. Where did you get them?

N how much?

I got some from eblag. 99p Freepost!! The original lamps come in different lengths so measure them and don't guess.

led festoon | eBay

 

[steve's P38 RR]

this what i fitted

New 48 SMD LED Light Panel Bulb T10 Festoon Dome Bulb BA9S 12V DC Adapter White | eBay

 

[JonnyP]

Bargain..!
Does that led cluster fit inside the old light housing ok..?

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Bargain..!
Does that led cluster fit inside the old light housing ok..?

yes with room to spare, only done the front and boot light's may not fit in the smaller rear light.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Just doing some window tinting as I type its drying on the kitchen floor, done my rear side windows not quite as good as I hoped but just dont have the cash to pay for them to be done. I have a replacement rear door window so tinting it before fitting, as all my updates heres the pic's

whats left

 

[iwantone]

Thanks for the link to the lights guys. Steve, don't forget to post some pics of the windows when they're finished.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Fitted the rear screen yesterday.

something missing here

Then today while the spare wheel was off to do the rear screen, I also removed the carrier as there was some cracks that needed welding up, (also got it out the way for the window fitting)

Well welded the cracks and around the studs my weldings not the prettiest but it was getting hot all the way through so not it was a strong weld, put some strenghing bits in too, could have thought about it a bit more and done it different but wanted to get it back on at the weekend.

its now mid way through paint in the garage.

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I wish I'd braced mine when I modified it. Works well bot wobbles when the dood is slammed.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

There some excellent mod's, really great. I take it you can remove the light fitting and fit the bike rack fitting. The reason I braced mine is because I may need a bike rack in the furture and if it cracked with just the weight of the wheel I thought it may not last with bikes too.

 

[bencorkill]

I wish I'd braced mine when I modified it. Works well bot wobbles when the dood is slammed.

Thats impressive whered you get that?

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

There some excellent mod's, really great. I take it you can remove the light fitting and fit the bike rack fitting. The reason I braced mine is because I may need a bike rack in the furture and if it cracked with just the weight of the wheel I thought it may not last with bikes too.

Yes you can swap them over - the wiring all has waterproof clips.

I've lost the wiper since then as I've fitted bigger tyres and lifted the rear wheel holder. There's no need to wipe the window as the camera switches on with the ignition (or reverse or permanent via 3 way switch) so the screen acts as a rear view mirror. So much better than trying to see out of the window of a 4" lifted Disco with a 35" spare, dog rack with high lift and tinted windows. I see if I can grab a photo later.

auf_wiedersehen_pet's Library | Photobucket

Thats impressive whered you get that?

Thank you. I made it from a standard wheel holder and various bits of plate. The radius of the curved plate at the top matches the inner radius of the wheel so once you've lifted the wheel it will slide into place. Two of the wheel nuts are on fake studs.

The light in the centre (took ages to find one the right width, depth, etc) swaps with the bike rack. Have a look in the link above.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Yes you can swap them over - the wiring all has waterproof clips.

I've lost the wiper since then as I've fitted bigger tyres and lifted the rear wheel holder. There's no need to wipe the window as the camera switches on with the ignition (or reverse or permanent via 3 way switch) so the screen acts as a rear view mirror. So much better than trying to see out of the window of a 4" lifted Disco with a 35" spare, dog rack with high lift and tinted windows. I see if I can grab a photo later.

auf_wiedersehen_pet's Library | Photobucket



Thank you. I made it from a standard wheel holder and various bits of plate. The radius of the curved plate at the top matches the inner radius of the wheel so once you've lifted the wheel it will slide into place. Two of the wheel nuts are on fake studs.

The light in the centre (took ages to find one the right width, depth, etc) swaps with the bike rack. Have a look in the link above.

Very impressed by your work, looks like a very clean D1 with some great mods just from where I can see, do you have a build thread any where?

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Very impressed by your work, looks like a very clean D1 with some great mods just from where I can see, do you have a build thread any where?

Thank you. I don't have a build thread as I tend to do threads per job. Fairly new on here so most of my threads are on MCUK. If you are bored, have a look in my Photobucket where any build pictures go.

auf_wiedersehen_pet's Library | Photobucket

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

I've lost the wiper since then as I've fitted bigger tyres and lifted the rear wheel holder. There's no need to wipe the window as the camera switches on with the ignition (or reverse or permanent via 3 way switch) so the screen acts as a rear view mirror. So much better than trying to see out of the window of a 4" lifted Disco with a 35" spare, dog rack with high lift and tinted windows. I see if I can grab a photo later.

Here's my little pudding, obviously well out of view via the rear view mirror.

View from the cabin.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

window tinting all finished now, spare wheel back on, number plate lowered, ladder just needs bolting on (off for s/s bolts tomorrow) and sticker for rear screen done, just got my face lift lower rear lights to go in after I mod them.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Got my lights wired up after a lot of messing around with some water proof connectors that I really wasn't getting on with.

side lights

side and reverse

side reverse and indicator

side indicator

good timing with the iphone camera to get the indicators lite I'd say. extra side lights should of been there from the start, the D2 is much easier to see in bad weather.

also just had time to fit my work lights to the rear.

may paint the brackets black in time.

Also I have made a second battery tray to fit under the bonnet just painting it and got a matching spare but looking out for another gg AT2 for it.

 

[steve's P38 RR]

Thought I'd add a snow picture as it will all be gone from around here soon.