My new Range Rover Classic project.

[EMG7895]

I believe to be legal youll need the lights visible from the side? Maybe some small clearance lights on the side.

 

[IAmTodd]

Looks good. I agree, paint the whole thing black. The faded brown went out in the 80s

 

[justin146]

Maybe someday I'll replace the hood and give it a respray. I kinda like the brown...the paint is called Savannah Beige.

I have been working on the interior a little. The console was broken so I replaced the part around the shifter with plywood covered in heavy black felt. I am trying to find some seet covers but I am having no luck. The headrests are broken so I am looking for some for low back bucket seats.

 

[99stocksport]

not to steal the thread or anything, but those bumpers on the first page got me thinkin... how wide would they need to be for an explorer sport, and how hard would it be to have the mounts installed?

thanks

Davis

 

[justin146]

If you take take pictures with measurements the company can make mounts for your application. I am not sure what the measurements are on the Explorer though.

 

[justin146]

Here is a litttle update... I have put on the tires, trimmed the rear fenders, sprayed both bumpers in bedliner, and did the bedliner on the edge of the rear fenders and bottom of the tailgate. I am thinking about removing the trim from the doors and spraying them from that point down...

 

[99stocksport]

lookin good

 

[rookieshooter]

Any plans for a roof cage? I think that would look good.

 

[justin146]

Any plans for a roof cage? I think that would look good.

I am working on that right now. I like the full length Surco, but they are really cheaply made. I was thinking about getting some gutter mount ladder racks for a van and making a rack from steel tubing.

 

[jfman]

What's a good website to learn about them ?

 

[justin146]

www.rangerovers.net This site has a HUGE amount of info on them.

 

[jfman]

Thanks !

 

[FROADER]

My dad is in the process of getting a 2" body lift on his. He's going to get some 33s or I guess 285/75/16s. I'll post a couple pics when I see him next.

 

[justin146]

Now that the temp is in the 80s outside, I will be doing more work on mine. I need to get the spacers on it. I am planning on doing a body lift also... I would do more suspension, but I will have to extend the brake lines and get a DC front driveshaft. Which body lift is he using? If I get the body lift on, I will probably go with a 255/85/16.

 

[FROADER]

Finally saw my dad's with the body lift and new BFG A/T 285s (33s). Looks pretty sweet.

 

[FROADER]

What year is the new one you're looking at?

 

[justin146]

What year is the new one you're looking at?

I am getting a 95+ P38.

 

[justin146]

Well, it has been a while since i updated this. I was(am still) trying to sell it, but since there was no interest, I am keeping the mods going this is my latest add- the ginormous roof rack that is almost required on an old Rover. This may not be what you'd normally see on one, but it gets the job done. I can stand in the basket without even a creak out of it-yes, this is the basket that was on my Explorer. I still need to put the lift on, it has been just sitting in the closet.

The crossbar on the front will soon be tied into the rear part of the frame and will have off-road lights mounted. I am thinking about building a fiberglass enclosure to hold about 6-7 7" sealed-beam conversion lights (like my headlights) and mount up there.