Looking forward to seeing some pics when you have them. Don't feel bad about that 45k- I spent a lot more than that to have Lanny Clark restore my Series II. Mine is much nicer than anything that ever came off Solihull's line but it's completely stock with 1940's technology (underpowered by today's standards, drum brakes, etc). In the end you'll have a cool, unique ride with a "modern" drivetrain that you'll be excited to drive. If I had it to do again, your approach is the one I'd take. Keep us posted!
A 4.3 Vortec in a series???
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Looking forward to seeing some pics when you have them. Don't feel bad about that 45k- I spent a lot more than that to have Lanny Clark restore my Series II. Mine is much nicer than anything that ever came off Solihull's line but it's completely stock with 1940's technology (underpowered by today's standards, drum brakes, etc). In the end you'll have a cool, unique ride with a "modern" drivetrain that you'll be excited to drive. If I had it to do again, your approach is the one I'd take. Keep us posted!
the day i got her
the first stages of mock up
starting putting the body back together
custom built half back door
well guys here is some of the pics of the build. I have got a lot more done since these photos were taken and i will get some more recent things posted soon i hope that i can work this weekend on the cage for it but we will see. I cant wait to get to driver her in the spring. We are planing our first trip now in it down Baja in september of next year.
Sam
frans
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Just from looking at the pictures it is easy to see the high quality of craftsmanship on this rover. It seems obvious that roversam has thought about the pros and cons of shackle reverse and planned his set up correctly. From what little I know about these things it is really a matter of how the geometry is engineered.
Beautiful rover! That rover doesn't just 'look good', it looks great!
Beautiful rover! That rover doesn't just 'look good', it looks great!
aka rover
Adventurer
Great idea about the coilovers and the system you are running now will defiantly create bumpsteer. The rover looks good nice to be able to replace or rebuild every part. I'm building a 109 now and am using rear springs on the front for better ride with custom 2-3" springs under the axle. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Ed
aka rover
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Never said anything about the quality of his work, but his last post says it all.
Cheers Ed
I have road in many squar headlight jeeps that never had bump stear so we will see i have a few other tricks under my hat to help with it if it happens but i will be latter changing it i am sure. but for now it will due. the outlay of 1500 for two front coil overs was not in the budget at the time i was doing that. but there is always room for inprovment. I will post up some more recent photos these are very old so when i get time i will take some more and get them posted.
blue bomber
Adventurer
Any updates?