LandYota Build

[Landyota]

Start of build thread for the Series III and toyota mix.

I'm uploading these pictures to Picasa web

http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/RoverBuildup

Pictures before I started and pictures of the frame restoration are available.

More to come

I will update as progress is made.

[TiredIronGRB]

That will be cool...and reliable :shock:

[duke_lover_13]

Looks like some Fun!!!!

[Bluegill]

That will be cool...and reliable :shock:

x2

Nice handiwork on the frame!

[Gordon]

Lookin' great, and going about it the right way.

[Jeep07]

The big question is

Put Parabolic Leafs on it or spend the money doing a link/coil suspension?


What do you all think?

[TiredIronGRB]

What's he going to use it for?

[SamuraiGuyTN]

It would look cool with a 4 link and 3 link set up

[Jeep07]

Trail Riding, Might crawl a few rocks. Just leasure.

Probably gonna run 35's or so.

[TiredIronGRB]

Then I would probably go with springs (easier).

[Dino1967]

kool :smokin:

[Jeep07]

Went down and saw dads progress on the rover. It looks really good. Frame is painted now and the parts are starting to come back together.

Diffs are done with new gears and lockers
custom winch mounts are tied into the frame
Gas tank is mounted now too.


Pics here

http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/RoverBuildup/

This thing is going to be really nice when done.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

that rear pinion angle looks really high. :shock:

Still can't wait to see it done.

[Jeep07]

that rear pinion angle looks really high. :shock:

Still can't wait to see it done.

Its not welded. Just sitting there until the motor and trans are mounted. The wheel base on a series 3 is really short.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

ahhh I see. That makes sence. Its coming along nicely.

[Jeep07]

More pictures
http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/RoverBuildup

Progress made
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Home made rear caliper brackets.
Steering box mounted to rover frame.
Steering box tapped for Hydro assist.
Hi Steer Installed
Axles rebuilt with Aussie & Lockright lockers
Winch mount made and small stinger bent and installed
Next is plumbing brakes and fuel and installing the steering RAM.


Maybe it will be ready by the fall crawl. :)

[Jeep07]

Welp dad just sent me a link to these photos.

http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/Steering02/

He mounted the hydro ram and built tabs for it.

I especcially like the hard lines coming from the box.

Looks very nice!

[Want2Wheel]

I like the way that is set up.

[Bluegill]

Looks sharp! :thumbleft:

[Gordon]

Lookin' great, Bill.

[BroncoMike]

That thangzz gonna look sweet when all said and done!!!

[Dino1967]

very nice :!:

[Landyota]

This was a great day in the life of the LANDYOTA. It is back on IT'S feet again. The rollers anyway!


http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/Milestone

[TiredIronGRB]

That thing is going to be sweet :smokin:

[Jeep07]

OK check this out. This thing is going to be very cool.

http://lh4.google.com/lucentglow/Ru3nRelRhqI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/5yWKYec3JNA/s800/pic1.jpg

http://lh5.google.com/lucentglow/Ru3nRulRhrI/AAAAAAAAEeY/UlXLvDHfh8Q/s800/IMG_1357.jpg

[amgraham]

Sweet!

[Bluegill]

:smokin:

Is the rear driveshaft/pinion angle issue fixed?

[BroncoMike]

That beast is going to be mean!

[Hadfield4WD]

Now that is a cool build. A lot of work, but very cool.

[TiredIronGRB]

Very nice 8)

[Jeep07]

:smokin:

Is the rear driveshaft/pinion angle issue fixed?

Yup. Its more like a jeep rear DS angle now.

[Jeep07]

Hugeamongus.

http://lh4.google.com/lucentglow/RvXIibRp1WI/AAAAAAAAEfU/moA74YcP0MQ/s800/DSCF2818.JPG

http://lh4.google.com/lucentglow/RvXIkbRp1XI/AAAAAAAAEfg/iaANU9ZhUVw/s800/DSCF2819.JPG

http://lh3.google.com/lucentglow/RvXImLRp1YI/AAAAAAAAEfo/DWn4_bJ_sTI/s800/DSCF2820.JPG

[admar2]

that is gonna be one NICE, and UNIQUE vehicle when its finished!!

[TiredIronGRB]

Oh my gosh :shock: That thing is going to be awesome :!:

[NC_James]

I love this thing! Very original! Just simply beautiful :twisted:

[Jeep07]

Just a comparison post.

http://lh6.google.com/lucentglow/RvXT57Rp1aI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/a1VhlbOq680/s400/Original.jpg


http://lh3.google.com/lucentglow/RvXImLRp1YI/AAAAAAAAEfo/DWn4_bJ_sTI/s400/DSCF2820.JPG


Big difference.

Its waiting on

4.7 tcase gears (hopefully arrive next week)
seats (have originals and some miata seats)
Extending stearing column.
Hydro assist ram to be hooked up.
All fluids.
get basic Wiring and motor hooked up.
Finish installing body
Sliders
Cage

wow that list is really getting short.

[Bluegill]

Wow - that thing is so sweet, it might end up on the cover of Crawl too! :wink:

[BroncoMike]

Freak'n unreal! Definately a different and unige rig!!!

Hey Wes if you or your dad don't mine could you all take some pics where the winch was mounted on it. I'm trying to figure out how I'm going to do and thought it could give me some ideas.

Thanks

[Gordon]

Wow, way cool. Can't wait to see it on the trails.

[Adurbin]

That thing is awesome. It makes me think of the Jim Carrey movie Ace Ventura. LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIIIKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE A GLOVE!!!!!!!!

[Derrickalda]

beautiful

[Jeep07]

Some more progress.

Steering
http://lh4.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5QbRp19I/AAAAAAAAEow/b8YTj0UMOKY/s800/IMG_1404.JPG

http://lh5.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5SrRp1-I/AAAAAAAAEo4/DVA4Ab4JIIM/s800/IMG_1406.JPG


Antiwrap bar.
http://lh6.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5U7Rp1_I/AAAAAAAAEpE/_vy8tAhWT20/s800/IMG_1413.JPG

Sliders
http://lh3.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5XLRp2AI/AAAAAAAAEpM/DCxDkJC0TMs/s800/IMG_1416.JPG

http://lh5.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5ZrRp2BI/AAAAAAAAEpU/abQ-gYVWz74/s800/IMG_1418.JPG

http://lh6.google.com/lucentglow/Rwm5c7Rp2CI/AAAAAAAAEpc/vqWumXlxYu8/s800/IMG_1419.JPG

[Derrickalda]

this is so awesome

[Bluegill]

2ts

[BillM]

Looking good Bill.

[Jeep07]

Update.

Dad gave me some dimensions on the cage so I drew it up in bendtech. Here is the link to it on FFE.

http://www.fabricatorsfileexchange.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx

[Mud&Rox]

thats gonna be sweet!

[Dino1967]

very nice :!:

[C-Man]

Looks Good!

[Dino1967]

any up dates
i seen this rig and is going to be very sweet :!:

[BlueCrawler]

Looking real good :!: :wink:

[Jeep07]

any up dates
i seen this rig and is going to be very sweet :!:

I'm pretty sure wire is being put in to get it ready to crank. Only fab stuff left is the rear shocks and his towers are in the back seat of my truck.

[Landyota]

Update
http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/GETTINGCLOSER

[Hokie_YJ]

That's :smokin:

[Hadfield4WD]

Gotta say I had my doubts about this in the beginning. They were false. This thing is great looking. What's up with the 2 leaves in the spring pack? How does it flex? Is that a rover thing?

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I don't think I noticed that until You mentioned it. Two leaves? hmm

[Landyota]

They are Rocky Mountain Parabolics. Two thick leafs with pads between. The orig. Rover spring packs were 7? leafs in front, 9? leafs in rear. Very strong and very rough-stiff ride. Could not find any springs close to Rover dimensions (length). Did not really want to get in to stretching everything or linking it, so I opted for these. They are almost equivalent in weight carrying capacity, but much more flex, and direct bolt on.

[Jeep07]

Those are replacement springs for the rover. Parabolics. He didn't change the leaf spring mounting points at all or the shackle length so that is just an aftermarket set of springs from rockeymountain offroad or something.

It looks really good but needs more tire now.. those 35's look tiny.

[Landyota]

You offering up cash????

[Jeep07]

i gave ya $5 bucks extra tonight, :) thats a start.

[Landyota]

Have to keep the 35s I guess.

[Dino1967]

man i love watching builds
great job :!:

[BroncoMike]

It looks really good but needs more tire now.. those 35's look tiny.

Exactly what I was thinking!!!

[Hadfield4WD]

I was under the impression that 2 thicker springs would be rough. If 7 leaves are rough, maybe the thickness was too much. If you have a problem done the road call Alcan or Deaver. They will do whatever you want. Oh and by the way they say that more thin leaves flex better than less thick leaves. But those are straight. I am curious about these parabolic.

[BillM]

Bill isn't this a Yota chassis with a Rover body? Or am I just way out there today?

[Jeep07]

its a rover frame, body and leafs with yota powertrain.

[BillM]

I knew you guys snuck a yota part in there somewhere.

[Jeep07]

I knew you guys snuck a yota part in there somewhere.

Yup dad eliminated the the unreliable rover stuff for 22re, w56, case with 4.7 gears, toy axles with 5.29's and lockers :).

I think it might start this weekend and actually move under its own power after over a year of building and 2-3 years of sitting in the garage taking up space :).

[BillM]

Yeehaw.

[Hokie_YJ]

I knew you guys snuck a yota part in there somewhere.

Hence the name "LandYota" :P

[Derrickalda]

I knew you guys snuck a yota part in there somewhere.

Yup dad eliminated the the unreliable rover stuff for 22re, w56, case with 4.7 gears, toy axles with 5.29's and lockers :).

I think it might start this weekend and actually move under its own power after over a year of building and 2-3 years of sitting in the garage taking up space :).

ive blown both a 22re and a rover v8....i rebuilt and installed a 4 cyl petrol rover engine in 1 afternoon once

i wouldn't flat out call a rover unreliable

no offence taken though

[Landyota]

A little up-date. Something I have been working on since the Day-After-Christmas-Ride at Harlan. Got some really nice Christmas and Birthday goodies.
http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/LinkProj?authkey=1Qt3Vx3Mpak&feat=directlink

[Hokie_YJ]

Looks Awesome!

[TiredIronGRB]

I don't think the rear truss is strong enough :tongue3:

[Landyota]

I don't think the rear truss is strong enough :tongue3:Purely Cosmetic!:laughing4:

[Andy1]

Looking good!

[Jeep07]

Hey you got the links made.. Looks really good.

[Adurbin]

That truss is madness...I like it!!

[Hadfield4WD]

That is sweet. Where did the rover body go?

[Landyota]

Hey you got the links made.. Looks really good. Thanks.

[Landyota]

That is sweet. Where did the rover body go?By the way of the trees and the rocks. It's going to be down pretty much to the hood,fender tops, and tubed out.;)

[Landyota]

A few update pictures.
http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/Cage?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrevJrtjNx_#

[Hokie_YJ]

Man this thing is gonna be BAD! So do you think it'll be done in time for the Yota event?

[Hadfield4WD]

Nice

[Landyota]

Man this thing is gonna be BAD! So do you think it'll be done in time for the Yota event?
Not sure. :icon_question: I have 3 weeks from last night to have it finished and on the trailer. Doable.....if I don't hit any big snags. ;)

[Country Boy]

Lookin good.

[Jeep07]

This reminds me of horns :) I like the look.

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[Landyota]

Still have to add tubes between your circles.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Thats funny

[Jeep07]

bump. He updated the pics in picasa

http://picasaweb.google.com/TNLROVER/Cage?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrevJrtjNx_#

[Hokie_YJ]

Looks like somebody's getting pretty good with the bender. :kewl: I like it!

[Hadfield4WD]

This thing just keeps getting cooler.

[Landyota]

Looks like somebody's getting pretty good with the bender. :kewl: I like it!Thanks - lots of practice. Counting the original front and rear hoops, what I salvaged (short braces etc, and the new stuff, there is about 130-140 feet of 1.75" tubing.:icon_eek: The longest straight run is about 54 inches. So yeah I have gotten a good amount of time at the cut and bend thing. Still not finished. I have a few grab bars and diagonals on the cage, and tube the fenders and front end with 1.5" tube.:tongue3:

[Jeep07]

Dad is getting close..

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[Jeep07]

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[BroncoMike]

That thing is wicked looking!

[SamuraiGuyTN]

verrrry niiice

[Jeep07]

Almost Done.

I love the cage. Reminds me of a Polaris Rzr or something.

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[TNRanger]

wow! nice!

bill's bout ready to wheel :D

[Hokie_YJ]

Looking good!

[Want2Wheel]

I like it, but what happened to the rover?

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Oh you didn't see it rob? its on front of the buggy above the winch.

[HANO]

Lookin Good! Lookin Good!

[BroncoMike]

Like father like son....you two got some skiwlzz!!!

[BillM]

Excellent job Bill. I like it.

[Landyota]

Thanks to everyone! It has been a slow process. I am retired now and it is amazing what you can get done when you can work on your project for more than an hour at a time!
It should come together in a short time. I'm tired of working on it - ready to wheel it and see how it will do.

[Landyota]

Finished product!:icon_smile:

[Hokie_YJ]

Looks awesome Bill! We need to get a trip together soon!

[Horton]

Looks Awsome!

[BillM]

Excellent job Bill.

[HANO]

Wow that thing is Smokin!

Man what a transformation... I love it!

[SamuraiGuyTN]

Looks a little different then before, I just can't place what it is. HA . looks great. Funny thing about buggies, It always looks like the tire is to small even when they are plenty big. What size are you running?

[Landyota]

Looks awesome Bill! We need to get a trip together soon!
You know it :icon_exclaim: I'm ready -tired of working on it - want to drive it.
Nick - the tires are 38-12.50s

[Gordon]

Very nice, Bill - excellent job.

[SamuraiGuyTN]

cool

[BroncoMike]

That's one sweet different rig man! Nice work!!

I see where Wes get's his talent from!!!

[Jeep07]

Welp stock birfs wont cut it.

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We took the rigs out weekend before last to chinquipin for a sunday afternoon ride. We had a blast and the birf didn't break until the end so we got a good ride in. The 4 link works great and the tires did really good. Rig is much more stable and climbs so much better with the longer wheel base.

I'll try to get some video uploaded.

[Barnes4wd]

Looks great Bill:icon_exclaim:

[Hadfield4WD]

That thing is really nice.

[jusnicho]

Looks great!

[pplblazerdude]

Time for some longs!

[Landyota]

Here we go again:icon_eek:

[Jeep07]

The frame is still there...

[Hokie_YJ]

Oh no! What now? :icon_lol:

[Landyota]

Only in these pictures:icon_smile:

[Landyota]

Post surgery;)

[Want2Wheel]

What on earth are you doing now?

[Derrickalda]

:crybaby2:

70 % of land rovers ever made are still on the road today. some are just in other forms.

[Jeep07]

What on earth are you doing now?

He's tired of tipping over :tongue3:

[Want2Wheel]

Quit driving like does. Simple, not as much work, but not as much fun. On second thought I like watching that rover wheel. Fire up the plasma cutter.

[Landyota]

What on earth are you doing now?
Tubing the back half to bring the center of gravity down and probably put a doubler in. Wouldn't know where I could pick one up do you? ;);););)

[TNRanger]

Didn't you just tell me you were gonna do some "minor" modifications? WHOA

[Landyota]

Didn't you just tell me you were gonna do some "minor" modifications? WHOA
Minor compared to a complete buggy build.;)

[Derrickalda]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-Land-Rover-Defender-D90-Custom-Offroad-Vehicle-/200469157480?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2eace49668#ht_522wt_1165

[Landyota]

Nice:icon_smile:

[Jeep07]

More tube.

[Jeep07]

......

[Hokie_YJ]

Looking good! How much lower is it going to be when it's done?

[99NCXJ]

looking good.

Dude, your wrenches are WAY too organized on that peg board ;)

[Hadfield4WD]

Looks awesome

[Landyota]

Looking good! How much lower is it going to be when it's done?
I think it will wind up about 6.5 inches lower, but I tucked the T case up about 4".
22" of ground clearance without the skid plate right now and no fuel.
108" wheel base.
Lowered the seats about 4".

[TNRanger]

looks like it'll be ready this weekend??? :)

[Hokie_YJ]

I think it will wind up about 6.5 inches lower, but I tucked the T case up about 4".
22" of ground clearance without the skid plate right now and no fuel.
108" wheel base.
Lowered the seats about 4".

Nice! That'll help that thing a lot!

Wish I could do this weekend. Mine probably won't be done though. :( Plus I have a golf tournament to play in Sat. morning, and a b-day party that afternoon. Ya'll have fun.

[TNRanger]

wish you could make it, Ben. Should be good fun.

[Landyota]

Almost all the cage work is done.
Seat supports done.
Floor back in.
Rear drive shaft cut and back in.
TO DO
Slap some paint on all the fresh tubing.
Make support for inst. panel and steering wheel.
Stretch the front drive shaft and put it in.
Install seats.
Fuel tank back in.
Fab twin stick shifter.
Get a rear brake line made and in.
Fluids.
All by Thursday:icon_eek:

[Landyota]

No build info - just the finished product.
Linked front and rear
Coils back
Airs front
112" wb
20"@ the skid plate
Corbeaus
39-1/2 - IROCS
~ 88* approach angle
~ 0* departure angle
Lots of little things
OH - And the "drab" paint:icon_lol:

[Bluegill]

Very sharp Bill! :kewl:

[Hokie_YJ]

Nice!!

[Derrickalda]

looks good... is there any land rover left??

[Landyota]

looks good... is there any land rover left??
42" of frame, grill, hood, firewall, and radiator.

[BroncoMike]

That thing is awesome! Now I know where Wes gets his skeewwls from!!!!

[Want2Wheel]

Just think of where that rig started. Great job.

[muddinmatt]

:kewl::kewl: Well done sir! well done!:eusa_clap:

[Bdt00buckshot]

Awesome build!
I shed a lil tear when u ditched the sheet metal. Looked so cool!
Awesome transformation!
Awesome build!

[Landyota]

Awesome build!
I shed a lil tear when u ditched the sheet metal. Looked so cool!
Awesome transformation!
Awesome build!
Most of the sheet metal was removed by various immovable objects.
It was a shame to destroy a perfectly good Series III, but...
If I had it to do over I would build a tube buggy to begin with.