I've thought about modifying my current run around but considering what I'm after, it would be much easier to start from scratch and do it properly. But, I've got to be careful with the old points system as I don't want a Q plate! Also I need something to... well... run around in at the moment ;)
The brief - to build an economical, comfortable, daily use Series 2A landrover which should also be suitable for trailing, off road work, towing heavy trailers
I'm very lucky to have a low mileage 300Tdi to use, a 2A SWB to rebuild and I've got loads of rangerover/90 suspension parts and axles kicking about. Looking at the points system - I know I need to keep 8 with the chassis worth 5 points and axles, suspension, steering (?) and gearbox 2 points. Engine being one point. But how strict is, say, the axles being original?? Can I use the original axle tubes and fit 90 disk braked, CV jointed hubs at each end and still keep the two points? I could then fabricate my own coil spring suspension mounts and hey presto. Yes, I know about half shaft problems, that there narrower, space for spring seats ect ect!
This is just one posible plan: Chassis - Modified original 2A chassis, galvanised. - 5 points. Engine - 300Tdi Gearbox - Possibly LT77 but using a series transferbox. Have heard of a kit to do this. Anybody know anymore about this? Suspension - RR/90 arms. Coil spring probably 90/RR type, possibly coil over damper. Axles - Original with disk braked, CV jointed hubs. Original diffs. - 2 points? Steering - Original possibly with powered steering add on ram? - 2 points. Total 9 points.
This project is to get rid off all the parts and other projects I've got around the place and end up with one nice landy that I'll keep for the foreseeable future!
Looking forward to some developing this idea some more... Thanks! Toby