Overland Journal Classic Build: 1995 Range Rover

[gjackson]

Did you decide to keep the subwoofer box after all?
-Michael

Ha! Of all the things I don't want in the RRC, that tops the list at the moment:

Although it was mentioned that this might be some sort of supplementary propulsion system. (I think Land Rover's attempt to make a hybrid; SonicDrive, they call it) :Wow1:

cheers

 

[gjackson]

Well, stage one of this project is coming to a close. Details will be in the Gear issue of Overland Journal, but suffice to say the major mod was going from this:

to this:

And from the left to the right assemblies in this pic:

I owe a bunch to Keith of RoverTracks for his help in the conversion. But don't bug him too much on diesels. He gives advice, but only works on very select vehicles.

The 300 is running a treat now, and I just got the temp tags for the truck. Emissions tomorrow along with a change in title from gas to diesel and we'll be off and running.

cheers

 

[seashore]

it just seems proper that the incoming pedals already are caked in mud, while the outgoing set (along with the jet propulsion system) is not.

 

[craig]

Fantastic Graham!

 

[David Harris]

Transfer Case, Transmission and Diesel swap are considered a budget build?

Trust me. That's a budget build around here . . . :Wow1:

 

[Viggen]

Transfer Case, Transmission and Diesel swap are considered a budget build?

Have you seen his 110?

 

[UnfrozenCaveman]

I owe a bunch to Keith of RoverTracks for his help in the conversion.

Nice work kids!

 

[gjackson]

On the topic of budget build, it is all relative. To me this is budget:

300tdi drivetrain $6,000 (used)
1995 RRC $1,000 (KBB value in 'fair' condition, bad paint, torn seats etc)
Additional parts needed (seats, A/C kit, radiator, trim parts etc) $1,000

So far I'm at $8,000, which is what you'd pay for a 1995 Land Cruiser (in excellent condition, I admit). I get a diesel, a manual, and a truck that will last for many years. Sure beats $30 - $40k for a new truck.

That's just in parts, of course. I do most of the labor myself, and have really good people like Keith who help me.

Have you seen his 110?

I've never had anyone faint when I told them what I paid for the 110, but it's been close. Probably the best deal I ever made.

cheers

 

[rover4x4]

Is that pedal box out of a disco?

 

[gjackson]

Is that pedal box out of a disco?

Yes. For the 1995 MY RRC, the bulkhead and dash match the D1. Most of the parts in that area are direct swaps.

cheers

 

[Series1Rangie]

Kindly donated to the cause by Land Rover Las Vegas, this will be a pretty simple, budget build of what is arguably the best example of the Range Rover Classic, and the pinnacle of that classic line, the 1995 SWB.

Can't wait to see how this goes. I like the direction this drivetrain is taking, but really, the best example of the RRC is a 2 door. Don't care what year, but they look better than any 4dr RRC swb or lwb. just sayin'.

Looking forward to the updates.

Mike and Myles

 

[gjackson]

. . . but really, the best example of the RRC is a 2 door. Don't care what year, but they look better than any 4dr RRC swb or lwb. just sayin'.

Okay, yeah, you got me there. I also love the look of the original classics. Even the colors they came in were great; Sahara Dust and Maasai Red. Saw a two door in Longmont when I was getting the exhaust hooked up on the '95. It was at Essex motors and is the owners ride. Very nice looking truck!

Cheers

 

[Series1Rangie]

Cheers

Man that is CLEAN! I can only remember with pictures when mine was that straight. (sigh) Although that is an interesting contrast between the white truck and cream colored rostyles.

Mike and Myles

 

[gjackson]

If you don't want the seats I know a good home that they can be sent to...

Sorry for the delayed response on this. The front seats were pretty trashed, and I don't have them anymore. If you are interested in the back seat, it is the light leather and is in reasonable shape.

cheers

 

[gjackson]

Theres always that list of things that no longer work because they were set up for a gas motor, and not a diesel.

I'm very sensitive to this, and I want everything on the truck to work properly. I hate it where there are a bunch of warning light for systems no longer there, buttons and other controls that don't do what they are supposed to etc. Of course some things have gone away, so the warning lights will have to go to, like SRS, TC and ABS. Some buttons are no longer needed like those for the air suspension, but I'm sure I can find an appropriate use for them.

Right now I'm battling the t-case position alarm, but that will be fixed shortly. It was nice of LR to include the wiring for the diff lock light even if they didn't put a bulb in the dash. That's an easy fix.

One thing that's a little more complicated involves a kit that Keith (again :Wow1: that guy is amazing . . .) was able to source for me:

Anyone know what it is? :victory:

cheers