Hey,
I found this site today and when I saw this thread I had to throw in my .02 cents.
I've had the D100 bug for quite a while and finally decided to build one. I've got a 94 Disco and an ex-MOD 2 door 110 so I've been measuring and comparing the two. Don't kid yourself about the complexity or difficulty of this project. I've been fabricating for a lot of years and it will be a lot of work. You'll need to remove the stock body mounts and out riggers from the Disco and shorten the aft end of the frame and install a rear crossmember. I haven't looked at the front frame horns yet but I'll bet they'll need to be shortened. Then look at the work needed to install the 110 tub. It'll need to have the front bulkhead removed, the side skins trimmed and the bulkhead reinstalled. Then do the same to the rear panels so it matches the rear crossmember. Then you've got to deal with all of the systems (fuel, electrical, etc).
Guys I promise I'm not a know it all (too many of those in the world already) but I've been looking at this pretty intently for a couple of years. If my rant sounds discouraging all you need to do is look at the Roverhybrids website. The 100" wheelbase just looks right, and the company did a really nice job on it.
I've spent enough time studying this project now it's time to act. A couple of weeks ago I bought a 95 Disco to use as a base and I know where a new 110 tub is. I used to own it, I was a dumbass to sell the thing.
I definitely agree with TerryS, this project needs to be documented by everyone who builds one. I always learn something from others projects.
I'll shut up now.
Hopefully I'll be able to contribute something useful to this site.
Mike
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