dazq
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So a while back I saw a disco 2 with a roof slice to loose the rear hump. Got me thinking , could I use a classic RR LSE roof instead to make life easier? Anyone know if it would be a suitable fit to save lots of messing? This is the look I'm thinking of dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/g3f6m7a9exp6h38/wagons_disco.pngThanks to littlepixel for the idea :-) |
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Rich
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disco roof swap/chopRich
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Possibly, but not sure if the dimensions on a RR roof will be the same. I know the body framework is supposed to be very similar but isn’t the roof bolted onto a RRC? It’s welded on on a disco. The photoshop looks like a Discovery Sport a la period.
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dazq
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RR classic roof are held on with hundreds of self tapper type screws! It makes removal quite easy.
I believe the Photoshop started life as a pre facelift disco2, chassis are much the same and body frame is close too
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I have seen a disco roof grafted onto a rrc, could be done if you leave something to mount to, but what would you do about the rear door?
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dazq
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I was thinking to modify the rear door to split , similar to how the classic rr were done
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It might be easier to see if the rrc split tailgates would fit, i think by trying to separate a one piece door you're opening up a whole can of worms, particularly with the shape of the disco rear screen
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dazq
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Yes this is very true, my only issue using a rrc tailgate upper and lower is rust! I know you can get alloy repro but they are big money .... :-(
A suggestion I had made was to shorten the existing door from top( still keep it hinged) and have a window cut, or see if a std rectangle window could be fitted in its place.
I must be honest the boot door is the hardest one to fathom of the body mods planned, even compared to the slight stretch to the wheelbase to fit the new chassis...
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How about a rear door like this?  |
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One piece glassfibre tailgates were available for rrc’s years ago, but i cant remember the last time i saw one
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dazcapri
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Here's how raptors garage did theirs
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Mk3 Capri LS
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dazq
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The door chop looks neat!with some plexi or a bit of custom laminate glass(think the glass is pretty much flat) works well.
Although the roof proves a theory , I need something a bit more factory ( ribs n stuff) to look at , maybe use a rrc as a mould start point and chop about to make a grp version ..
The lift up tailgate I suspect would need even more opening room at the shops than the side open door does lol!
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bazzateer
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Remove the hump in the roof? Are you mad?!
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1968 Singer Chamois Sport
1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport
1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2
1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome
2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily)
2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily)
2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)
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dazq
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Remove the hump in the roof? Are you mad?! Maybe, but in the image littlepixel did it has been flattened out. I'm not sure if the estate concept will work as well with the hump! Any budding paint shoppers out of there  |
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One piece glassfibre tailgates were available for rrc’s years ago, but i cant remember the last time i saw one The door on the Disco above is actually the original metal door from the vehicle that has been re-engineered to be top-hung. Not a hint of fibreglass about it. :-)
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One piece glassfibre tailgates were available for rrc’s years ago, but i cant remember the last time i saw one The door on the Disco above is actually the original metal door from the vehicle that has been re-engineered to be top-hung. Not a hint of fibreglass about it. :-)
I’d guessed as much, my comment was actually just about the rrc aftermarket tailgates that used to be available, although why you’d want to do away with the split and lose the seat/table/ loading shelf they came with as standard i cant imagine Hope you didn’t think i cant tell a rrc from a disco 😳 |
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andyborris
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Seems a lot of work to make a Volvo estate?.....  |
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In the op’s original pic, i think it looks like a cross between a jeep and a subaru forester!
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In the op’s original pic, i think it looks like a cross between a jeep and a subaru forester! With more rust and less reliability 😂 (Sorry couldn't resist) The Photoshop actually looks really good, like a pro touring landie |
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Last Edit: Dec 7, 2019 12:42:58 GMT by joem83
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Having said that, have you seen how foresters rust?😳
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dazq
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The Photoshop actually looks really good, like a pro touring landie This was what I liked about it too, plus I had a suitable 03 plate doner disco and a willing scimitar tax exempt chassis :-) |
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Last Edit: Dec 9, 2019 1:20:28 GMT by dazq
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