This sounds like a worthy Project.
If you do decide to attempt it, document the project from begining to end. I have no doubt any one of the four major LR mags would make it a feature.
The tub length issue is likely the more difficult one to tackle. The solution, while seemingly straightforward, will require carefull attention, as a poorly done bobbing will be obvious.( Is it still a bobbing if the front end of the tub is shortened?)
Mating the tub up to a Disco frame may not be so bad, as any mods are likely to be small, and not visable anyway. The bulkhead just needs outriggers in the right spot, side rails attach there and go back to the front of the tub, and seat box rests on top.
My son and I picked up a '96 Disco with a very nice drivetrain (0 miles transmission and xfer case, low miles engine) but the body has 'issues'. I also have a '93 NAS 110, so making some observations and taking some measurements might not be that big of a deal, except for the 6" of new snow last night. There are some differences between SW 110 frames and pickup frames. Maybe a new 110 frame might solve enough problems to pay for itself? I get a kick out the term 'HiCap when those boxes are no bigger than that of an S10 or Ranger pickup, but I guess it's Hicap compared to a standard 109 or 110 tub. The Hicap box doesn't make the rear wall of the cab, so the box mounting points can float somewhat more than otherwise. Jeez, I love thinking about projects like these, more so when there's someone else to actually do the work.
Last edited by TerryS : 12-27-2004 at 03:30 AM.
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