The P38 Struggle continues............
The P38 Struggle continues............
Hello Chaps (and chappesses).....Well..some people think its a plastic RangeRover and not so capable,but i like it and want to use it for what is was built for,not taking the kids to school!!
Its a 1997 P38 2.5DT manual,no leather heated seats,air-conditioning or HORRIBLE air suspension!!The coil springs were fitted before i bought it but what a difference they make on and off-road..so smooth and a much nicer ride than air..I highly recommend Coil springs.I have binned the un-reliable viscous fan set up and fit a pair of electric cooling fans,bit of a squeeze but just the job.Next on the list is a some water-proofing,a snorkle,winch and a steering guard...but due the lack of people making gear for this mark..its gonna be improvisation time i think!!!....if anyone has any idea's or parts for sale .....i'm all ears.......will do some foto's and post later..cheers,Phil
Its a 1997 P38 2.5DT manual,no leather heated seats,air-conditioning or HORRIBLE air suspension!!The coil springs were fitted before i bought it but what a difference they make on and off-road..so smooth and a much nicer ride than air..I highly recommend Coil springs.I have binned the un-reliable viscous fan set up and fit a pair of electric cooling fans,bit of a squeeze but just the job.Next on the list is a some water-proofing,a snorkle,winch and a steering guard...but due the lack of people making gear for this mark..its gonna be improvisation time i think!!!....if anyone has any idea's or parts for sale .....i'm all ears.......will do some foto's and post later..cheers,Phil
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I'm pretty sure that when Maddisons built the bobtail P38 they used A modified Discovery winch bumper for the front.
I think the radiator comes really low too so I think the steering guard was also used to guard the bottom of the radiator - might not be an issue on yours without air con but I know with air con it was a problem. There are a load of pics of the build on their web site - you might be able to get some ideas.
I think the radiator comes really low too so I think the steering guard was also used to guard the bottom of the radiator - might not be an issue on yours without air con but I know with air con it was a problem. There are a load of pics of the build on their web site - you might be able to get some ideas.
P38 Progress!!!!
Well thats useful.....i'll get looking .......cheers!!!!
(it's good ere init?)
(it's good ere init?)
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Hello again....As my project is nearing completion i just need a few bits...I need a set of extended braided brake hoses,They are not the same as classic's because they have a banjo fitting to the caliper...anyone know anywhere that can make me some ??
Diff guards are becoming a nitemare...I want some that aren't gonna snap or bend when i need them to do there job...So if anyone has any ideas or suggestions (apart from selling it)...I'm all ears!!...Taa
Diff guards are becoming a nitemare...I want some that aren't gonna snap or bend when i need them to do there job...So if anyone has any ideas or suggestions (apart from selling it)...I'm all ears!!...Taa
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Hi phil
for brake hoses try dave at llama 4x4, very helpful used him a no. of times.
http://www.llama4x4.co.uk/
cheers martin
for brake hoses try dave at llama 4x4, very helpful used him a no. of times.
http://www.llama4x4.co.uk/
cheers martin
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COME ON ROGER!!!.....i'M NEARLY DONE !!!...
After a long wait i have EVENTUALLY got my winch bumper...and its ON..YIPEE !!...And even better,There is a decent sized boxed section frame around the bottom of the radiator,which is ideal for moutning a steering guard to,I bought a defender guard a while ago hoping to modify it in some way to fit,but have had to wait for my winch bumper before i could try.
Soo...the bumper comes...bolt it on....tried the steering guard,and after drilling 6 holes for extra mounting bolts..IT FITS !!!..it was alomost made to measure...couldnt belive it!!
So next job...winch on..plasma on...2nd battery on and am ready for ANYTHING!!...well M.O.T anyway...Hopefully be on the road in the next few days...cant wait !!!..Its too clean!!!!!!!!
After a long wait i have EVENTUALLY got my winch bumper...and its ON..YIPEE !!...And even better,There is a decent sized boxed section frame around the bottom of the radiator,which is ideal for moutning a steering guard to,I bought a defender guard a while ago hoping to modify it in some way to fit,but have had to wait for my winch bumper before i could try.
Soo...the bumper comes...bolt it on....tried the steering guard,and after drilling 6 holes for extra mounting bolts..IT FITS !!!..it was alomost made to measure...couldnt belive it!!
So next job...winch on..plasma on...2nd battery on and am ready for ANYTHING!!...well M.O.T anyway...Hopefully be on the road in the next few days...cant wait !!!..Its too clean!!!!!!!!
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bandiflip wrote:COME ON ROGER!!!.....i'M NEARLY DONE !!!...
What? I've only been doing it for four years now (or is it five?) - anyway, there's a long way to go yet...
I reckon that yours should be the subject of an article in one of the rags - I've never seen anything like it before and I am sure that loads of people would be interested..
If it's a nice day I may shoot over to RHB on my Honda - hopefully I'll see it running then
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