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Mark HH · 11-04-2005, 10:09 PM

Hi All,

Just joined the group and it looks like a fun place to be - I think I recognise a few names form other groups too!

Mine is a very early D1 3.5 V8 Manual with Carbs (!) and I'm of the attitude that when bits fall off - if it still runs they stay off!

I have made a few cheap mods - lost all trim (even the paint) chopped the wheel arches off to add taller tyres (ground clearance is everything IMHO) - next is the lift I keep promising myself and even taller tyres!

Attached are a few photos - the only time it has ever been clean and a couple of the "school run" my daughter and I use during the summer!

Looking forward to the group!

Cheers,

Mark HH (AKA Holy)

roverX · 11-04-2005, 10:19 PM

Welcome brother!

llesra · 11-04-2005, 10:21 PM

welcome mark! is that a chrome paint job??

ibjettin · 11-04-2005, 10:21 PM

Welcome to the fun

Nice Discovery, you've been published

I was reading about your Disco and how you polished all the aluminum... Crazy!

Funrover · 11-05-2005, 11:02 AM

Sweet disco...I love the way it shines....... Welcome to the forum

Mark HH · 11-05-2005, 10:50 PM

The finish is simple to say - bare polished aluminium - but a bitch to do...business was very very quiet at the time!

Cheers,

Mark HH

Funrover · 11-06-2005, 05:31 AM

That's Awsome

Badger1 · 11-07-2005, 09:42 AM

Welcome to the forum!

That polished bodywork is amazing, just curious how many hours you put into that?

Mark HH · 11-07-2005, 09:50 AM

Hi Badger,

On and off it took about 3 months...!!!

The finish is as hard as nails though, but in hindsight I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it.

Cheers,

Mark HH

Badger1 · 11-07-2005, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark HH

Hi Badger,

On and off it took about 3 months...!!!

The finish is as hard as nails though, but in hindsight I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it.

Cheers,

Mark HH

It does look great though, but three months........damn! I'll just stick with my scratched up paint,ha,ha!!!

Mark HH · 11-07-2005, 10:08 AM

The thing is - I kept putting different vinyl graphics all over it, every few months or so I'd get bored and put a different design on it. I'm really bored with the "chrome" effect - but each time I try to think of what to do next I loose my bottle when I think of the time I spent.

I'm seriuosly thinking about Nato Sand and Black camo - have actually tried one door already!

Cheers...

Badger1 · 11-07-2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark HH

The thing is - I kept putting different vinyl graphics all over it, every few months or so I'd get bored and put a different design on it. I'm really bored with the "chrome" effect - but each time I try to think of what to do next I loose my bottle when I think of the time I spent.

I'm seriuosly thinking about Nato Sand and Black camo - have actually tried one door already!

Cheers...

What?! Don't cover that polished aluminum up! Think about all that time you spent on that.

Funrover · 11-07-2005, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger1

What?! Don't cover that polished aluminum up! Think about all that time you spent on that.

Just do the roof or something....the polished alum...is just to cool

Series 3 guy · 11-07-2005, 11:40 PM

Hi!! I saw your Land rover somewhere in the past few months????? I think it was a Tesco car park?????Maybe at Billing??? It's driving me crazy but I'm sure I saw you on the road recently.....anyway......great Disco.KEEP THE FINNISH YOU HAVE!!! Looks great!

keptin · 11-07-2005, 11:42 PM

agreed, im totally diggin' the aluminum polish. Its so different and makes your disco so shiny and smooth looking. Reminds me of a WWII aircraft.

11-04-2005, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark HH Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambs UK Posts: 60 Gallery: 0	Just joined... Hi All, Just joined the group and it looks like a fun place to be - I think I recognise a few names form other groups too! Mine is a very early D1 3.5 V8 Manual with Carbs (!) and I'm of the attitude that when bits fall off - if it still runs they stay off! I have made a few cheap mods - lost all trim (even the paint) chopped the wheel arches off to add taller tyres (ground clearance is everything IMHO) - next is the lift I keep promising myself and even taller tyres! Attached are a few photos - the only time it has ever been clean and a couple of the "school run" my daughter and I use during the summer! Looking forward to the group! Cheers, Mark HH (AKA Holy) Attached Thumbnails

11-04-2005, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
roverX Elephantitis penisitis Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 5,439 Gallery: 0	Welcome brother! __________________ What? Is this where I'm supposed to write some profound statement that boggles the intellect of the genius that you think you are? Why would I waste my time with that when I can be getting free lap dances from your sister AND your girlfriend at the same time?

11-04-2005, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
llesra ภาษาไทย Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,161 Gallery: 16	welcome mark! is that a chrome paint job?? __________________ Arsell My Car Domain Site

11-04-2005, 10:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
ibjettin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 703 Gallery: 0	Welcome to the fun Nice Discovery, you've been published I was reading about your Disco and how you polished all the aluminum... Crazy! __________________ 2001 Audi allroad 1999 Volvo S80 1969, 1970, 1973, 1973tii BMW 2002's 2000 Discovery SOLD CLick to see them

11-05-2005, 10:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mark HH Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambs UK Posts: 60 Gallery: 0	It's not chrome - it is polished ally... The finish is simple to say - bare polished aluminium - but a bitch to do...business was very very quiet at the time! Cheers, Mark HH Attached Thumbnails

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11-07-2005, 09:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,153 Gallery: 1	Welcome to the forum! That polished bodywork is amazing, just curious how many hours you put into that?

11-07-2005, 09:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mark HH Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambs UK Posts: 60 Gallery: 0	Hi Badger, On and off it took about 3 months...!!! The finish is as hard as nails though, but in hindsight I wouldn't recommend anyone else do it. Cheers, Mark HH

11-07-2005, 10:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Mark HH Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambs UK Posts: 60 Gallery: 0	The thing is - I kept putting different vinyl graphics all over it, every few months or so I'd get bored and put a different design on it. I'm really bored with the "chrome" effect - but each time I try to think of what to do next I loose my bottle when I think of the time I spent. I'm seriuosly thinking about Nato Sand and Black camo - have actually tried one door already! Cheers...

11-07-2005, 11:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Series 3 guy MISSING THE HELL OUT OF SEATTLE Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beckenham,Kent ENGLAND Posts: 1,774 Gallery: 5	Hi!! I saw your Land rover somewhere in the past few months????? I think it was a Tesco car park?????Maybe at Billing??? It's driving me crazy but I'm sure I saw you on the road recently.....anyway......great Disco.KEEP THE FINNISH YOU HAVE!!! Looks great! __________________ Missing you Dime.You were taken from us too early my Brother. 82' series III 109 safari prepared 2.25 pet.WILL NEVER GET RID OF!!!!!! 91'Range Rover classic 3.9L V8! I LOVE IT!! 98' Land Rover Discovery with a MOD wolf 300 tdi(sold) 97' Defender 90 300 tdi (sold) 97' Range Rover 4.6L V8(sold)

11-07-2005, 11:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
keptin Roads?...Where we're going, we don't need roads... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,365 Gallery: 0	agreed, im totally diggin' the aluminum polish. Its so different and makes your disco so shiny and smooth looking. Reminds me of a WWII aircraft. __________________ Josh Shapiro DII Photos at www.kep1.com

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