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Chris S.
| | Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 09:06 am: | 
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I have the opportunity to purchase a 1972 RRC and I am looking for some advice. The truck is rough cosmetically, which I don't so much care about, but it does not currently run. The engine will turn over and cough, but it won't run. All mechanicals are original. It comes with an extra 5 speed from a D-90 and a transfer case as well, in case I don't want to mess with the factory 4 speed unit. Another question, will the d-90 transmission mount up to the factory 3.5 or not? What about prop shafts? Would they need to be changed? Anyways, the cost of the truck is minimal, but I don't want to get in over my head on trying to get parts for this thing from England. I live in the US, so any US owners' advice on sources for parts is appreciated. All you non-US guys, what should I look out for in regards to the truck? Oh, the chassis is rust free, but not the tailgate of course. Thanks in advance!
Chris Sears |
Mike M
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 10:23 am: |
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Chris,
I have a '79 RRC here in the US and I have found that a fair amount of the mechanicals from later years can be made to work. In fact I've installed a power steering box from a '98 Disco in mine and just had to custom make one hose. The 3.5 engine is basically a Buick 215 so a 4 barrel carb with manifold and mallory dizzy will bolt in. The D90 transmission will bolt to the early engine but I don't know about the mounts and drive shafts. A lot of that sort of thing will be trial and error. Body and interior stuff is hard to get over here and Land rover made a big change in '86 when fasteners went to metric.
Good Luck,
Mike |
orlando gonzlaez
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 01:02 pm: |
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I have a 77 2dr that I have been working on I got it cheap but since then have been working on it I was parked for two years when I got it. I changed the manifold and added a four barrel carb and it started right up. I then had to prime the oil pump to get it pumping oil again which was easy. Since then it has gone lot of mods. I would recommend it for off roading it is easier to work on. Atlantic British has supplied me with parts for it. The four speed I think is great for wheeling. I have a 4 inch lift with 34 inch super swampers. Rock sliders, heavy duty bumpers front and rear. A rear rack that is attached to my bumper that holds a gas can, hi lift, shovel, and air tank and has space for additional add ons. I have also installed a fuel tank skid plate. I am currently working on cut out fender flares for range rover classic. I sell all of these parts if your intrested or have any questions Email me at [email protected] |
JB
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 03:50 pm: |
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I am looking for rangie fender flares, can you post your website here please. |
Jason Vance (Jason)
| | Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 02:08 pm: |
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If the engine turns over IT WILL RUN!!! 8^)
It's just a matter of what you need to do to get fuel from the carb to the chamber. Go for it and have fun! |
Rob Davison (Pokerob)
| | Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2002 - 04:48 pm: |
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https://secure.ukworlds.com/shopkeeper/lr/sp_2609.html |
schuman
| | Posted on Saturday, November 02, 2002 - 12:23 am: |
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Hi, It sounds like a good project! I own an 1983 RR. The 5 speed will bolt right up to the 3.5, but it wont fit under your trans tunnel. You would need a body lift or to modify the tunnel. Also you would need drive shafts. You could get them from the other side of the pond (gray market RRs had 5 speeds) or just get a custom set made.
Brian |
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