barndogg · Oct 14, 2012

hey guys,

So the basic overview of my plan is to remove the 2.25 Diesel engines and replace with the classic RR 3.5 V8 petrol. I intend to upgrade the front brakes to disks (not looked into this yet *gulp*) + possibly change the front shocks + remove the full back and replace with cab only. I'm sure there will be more cosmetic additions!

Today was day 1 !! I have attached some pics in the hope it might help others - please feel free to ask any questions! I'm not sure much I can help at this stage but you never know :]

lorri789 · Oct 14, 2012

Welcome! These threads have the most potential. I look forward to seeing more.

barndogg · Oct 15, 2012

Day 2: Removing the seats / dashboard / floor panels.

Ruari · Oct 15, 2012

I'm driving a RR V8 put in a Series 3 lw with the RR 4 speed box, reinforced halfshafts, suspension upgrade and disc conversion (Chris Perfect). Its rough but awsome offroad. You will love it.

enjoy the project

barndogg · Oct 18, 2012

Sounds Nice Ruari! I have actually changed my mind and am opting for a 200 tdi instead.. I think for my skill level in mechanics etc its a better choice.

barndogg · Oct 24, 2012

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i used Oakey Paint & Rust Remover | Screwfix.com (great bit of kit, wears down a little too quickly but does a great job!) to get the most of it off + a small cone shaped wire drill bit attachment to get in the hard to reach places!

Saved £60 on shot blasting :]

johnny curt 1 · Oct 24, 2012

barndogg said:
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i used Oakey Paint & Rust Remover | Screwfix.com (great bit of kit, wears down a little too quickly but does a great job!) to get the most of it off + a small cone shaped wire drill bit attachment to get in the hard to reach places!

Saved £60 on shot blasting :]

saving the pennies by spending effort is what its all about mate .........and those rims have come up awesome if they were mine id be tempted to see if they all come up the same way and equally as good then hot laquer them to make them stay shiny like they are

hell of a job so far mate keep it up :clap2:

barndogg · Oct 25, 2012

johnny curt 1 said:
saving the pennies by spending effort is what its all about mate .........and those rims have come up awesome if they were mine id be tempted to see if they all come up the same way and equally as good then hot laquer them to make them stay shiny like they are
hell of a job so far mate keep it up :clap2:

Thanks Johnny.

Thats not a bad shout you know! I kind of have a colour in mind though :]

Look hat just turned up.. The lid needs some work and the rear windows are jammed shut. Bring it on!

bencorkill · Oct 25, 2012

Those wheels look sweet all cleaned up!

barndogg · Oct 27, 2012

The weather was so rubbish today I opted for doing some bits in the dry!

Resprayed the lower dash

Truck cab is on!

Load space is undersealed and ready for the chequer plate

Primer time

NiteMare · Oct 28, 2012

only reasons for needing the disc brakes is simplicity, no adjusting/balancing once fitted, dries almost instantly after wading, "should" always pull up square and no brake fade

in a play toy of an 88" i personally wouldn't go to the expense of discs (you'll need a new servo and mastercylinder i think)

i've uprated my front brakes by using rear brakes from a 109 which gives 11" drums and single leading shoe backplates, this allowed me to retain the original mastercylinder and brakepipes

upside is they don't need adjusting so often as 10" brakes and the shoes last longer

downside is (i think) they take longer to dry out after wading

to be fair 10" brakes work well in an 88" even with a 200tdi under the bonnet, the engine is the same weight/size as a 2.25 it's just there's more available power, the limitation in stopping an 88" (or any other car) is tyre adhesion and i've had the rear wheels off the floor in my 88" on 10" brakes even without a servo

i've since fitting the 11" drums fitted a dual line mastercylinder and servo but only because my original m/c started to leak and i had the dual line bits sitting on the shelf

barndogg · Nov 1, 2012

thanks nitemare!

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