Rover disco project pics

[Eric 951]

well, the Rover is now 99% complete. I need to re-install the roof rack and add a few accessories, but for the most part it is done.

I have taken it from this:


to this:



New rotors and pads all the way around, all new hoses, coolant flush, plugs, wires, oil/filter, t-stat, belts, diff fluid, battery, new ARB winch bumper, paint for the fender and hood, new grill, and a new driver corner lamp-and a new exhaust--total investment including purchase price of the rover--2,800.00

Can't wait to get it on the road.

[Paul K]

Cool! I had a '96 Discovery SD, in silver with gray cloth interior. I really should have kept it, but the lure of its big brother the Range Rover proved too much! Mine was a stick- which I prefer- it was a great rig, felt really solid on the road, looked great- but it drove me nuts with the little stuff- steering column plastic bits that came apart when you turned the ignition key (when it would turn) and squeaks/rattles all over. I think D1's are a great deal though- I frequently see sub-100k models selling for under $8k that are in great shape. Enjoy!

Paul.

[Dottore]

Sorry, but I have to ask the question: why bother?

I had a Disco - and it was the worst POS I ever owned. Spent more time at the dealer than in my garage.

There was a time you absolutely couldn't sell these cars because of their bad reputation.

So I'm curious: why restore it?

[JavaBrewer]

Believe it or not the Disco makes a great trail rig. $2800 and look what he has. I still have a hankering for an early 90's SWB Classic. We're on our 3rd Disco (97, 99, and 03) and despite the few issues they are very cool trucks.

[Dottore]

....and the market for finely restored Pinto's is virtually untapped.

[Eric 951]

Originally posted by Dottore
Sorry, but I have to ask the question: why bother?

I had a Disco - and it was the worst POS I ever owned. Spent more time at the dealer than in my garage.

There was a time you absolutely couldn't sell these cars because of their bad reputation.

So I'm curious: why restore it?

My sister owned the Rover for the past 8 years--so I know the history of the vehicle--dealer maintained, and it has a factory replacement motor with only 50K on it. When she wrecked it last thanksgiving the ins. company totalled it and the buy-back was only 1,000.00--no frame nor mechanical damage was done. It needed a bumper, grill, the brush gurad was shot, the drivers fender was dented, and the hood was kinked.
Wrenching is a hobby of mine, and I know how capable the discos are for wheeling, so I bought it. I did all of the preventive maintainence which I listed, did the body work on the fender and hood myself--had a buddy of mine spray the paint, and now I have a great DD and off-roader to replace my 79 wagoneer for under 3,000.

A couple more pics:


during the work phase:

[Eric 951]

Originally posted by Dottore
....and the market for finely restored Pinto's is virtually untapped.

I guess if you don't like to get your hands dirty you wouldn't understand.

[Brillo]

Congrats!

I have a '99 Disco II, bought it new. Currently has a little over 70K on it. Have had no more problems than most other new cars I have bought and actually less than some of them. Great off road and not all that bad on road.

[skipdup]

$2,800? Wow.

Cool truck and good job.

- Skip

[MichiganMat]

Thats killer dude, awesome rig. Im going to start digging into my D2 here next month with a 2" lift an A/Ts, love these damned English vehicles.

Hey, what bumper is that on there? Doesn't look TJM. I hate that these vendors are able to charge $900+ for a bumper, its outrageous.

[pookie]

Eric I sent you a pm on that Wagoneer

[azasadny]

You do good work!!!

[Eric 951]

Sorry it has taken so long to get back, but I just returned from Atlanta.

Pookie--sent you an e-mail regarding the wag.

Mat--the bumper is an ARB warn winch mount--and is probably the most expensive single item which I purchased for the project.

everyone-- thanks for the compliments!

[89911]

Nice work, Eric. I don't know much about the car, but from the pictures, it appears to be extremely tall and narrow tracked. No danger on having this thing tip on the side of a hill? Just curious. Wherebouts in Pgh are you?

[Seahawk]

Eric,

What a great job...for what you paid, I've have jumped on it. I had a 94 D90 that I regret selling but I'd give your ride a go!