Simply incredible, the Range Rover arrived from Portugal absolutely immaculate, and they have managed to destroy a real classic in such a short time. Absolutely condemnable and regrettable.
If the car could speak it'd tell you to 'shut it' . he's done a great job with this 4x4, all the issues he disliked have been catered for and it's now practical, stylish and i want one exactly like it. maybe in a different colour.
If the car could talk, it would say "save me from these abnormalities". And if you think that it's a good job to destroy a true classic, I see what you know about classics. Here in Europe we call guys like you a real "ducks". Anyway ... pearls to pigs.
You can acquire wealth but not taste? Was gonna comment on their fuckwittery but think you've got it covered. Amazing ride height...lets drop the seats 2"??
There are tons of cheap Range Rovers for sale, including the V8 that you could have bought and change. Instead you piked up an imaculate example in a condition that its hard to find and destroyed it.
That is why I started with a $1000 83 model needing a full restoration and a 98 Disco to do mine. Always amazes me when people do this t the beautiful rare cars instead of starting with a basket case! Our rare ones are being beautifully restored to original condition.
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I'm in the UK and there are plenty of companies that mod all Range Rover cars Kingsley, overfinch... Name but two. I like the seats and the dash pod looks great. I really don't understand taking the rear seats out. If you need space they fold via a truly massive handle on the back rest! I would keep it standard looking body wise. I don't think the shape has been bettered yet...
The change-over uses a Nardi steering wheel (with its installation kit). The horn button was custom 3d printed. The rest of the steering assembly is stock.
I enjoy these videos for sure and the cool cars you have a very unique! I have one question I do a search for your new rinse less wash and wax on Amazon to order and it's not there anywhere! I have always purchased your products there?
What a shame...you just destroyed a piece of motor history. But thats your car and you can do whatever you want. I am just a proud owner of an original one from Portugal.
Put a 3.9 V8 in there or a Landrover TD5 or maybe a 4.6 V8 Ranger Rover unit. The engine was the Only thing that needed changing. That 2dr bodyshell is worth a lot of money in the UK. except for left hand drive. ( Lhd hits the value in Uk ) Drive a Landrover Discovery TD5. Bmw designed 5 cyl 2,5 diesel. SUPERB Motor.! The VM italian marine engine was very No Go in its day in the UK. 200 tdi was much better. The best mod you can do is fit the 5 speed chain drive transmission from a later old style Rangey = much smoother manual gear changes and no transmission ' Clunk' as you change. ( that play was there when they were new ! it's how they were NOT age and wear. ) ( Diff Clunk ) Suspension ? = Leave it as it is meant to be. Yes without the later anti roll bars the body rolls all over on bends but all 4 tyres are Glued to the ground it will not fall over unless you go WAY ! WAY far too fast on a bend. they handle much better than the air suspension cars in last yrs of production ( soft dash models ) All the fun of a Rangey is the Roaring V8 3.9 efi. with a 5 speed manual try one of those ! that just will put a BIG Smile on your face ! everytime you drive it !
Sir, this RR is a joy to watch! Superb tailored rebuilt, shows a deep understandig what the owner want from this car. Not just money throwin' at it. Many thanks for this piece of Gem!
Tbh, although I don't hate the interior, I don't think it was the right choice for this particular car. I would happily put a similar interior into my '94 Range Rover, simply because it's not a pristine classic, whereas yours was too nice. I think it's slightly ruined by the new interior, and certainly by the new wheels. personally, I would have either left it as it was or reupholstered the seats with leather in a similar colour to the original interior and kept the rostyle wheels, just polish them up a bit.
Okay, it looks great. Spare tires are good things to have, obviously you will call a wrecker. I doubt you will be laying on the road plugging and refilling your tire, just a guess; as skilled as the work is your people do, you could have made a way for a spare to fit. It does not have back doors so the seat moving to allow people into the back is ridiculous, so no back seat works in your application. the engine should stay the vehicle doesn't need more power it isn't safe enough to handle 400 + horsepower. I like the colors for the interior. Very good overall. though I personally would have left it alone except for the center console upgrade. Range rover always under engineered this aspect. The millions of them have the cubby area falling apart. great job. put a LS7 in a different range rover.
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Jesus, if its urs u can do with it what you want. Also the really good examples are not hard to find, they are just hard to pay. Its not like he shattered a one off chinese vase. Also where he lives he is (some may argue rightly-so) not allowed to drive a 30 year old Dragon breathing turbodiesel, I think he did a good job in only modernising the interior parts and leavin the outside as-is. Thats after all the main characteristic of this classic. I would not have done it by myself but im sure it was a fun challenge
It's illegal in the UK not to carry a spare tyre. I'm quite astonished that there isn't a similar law in the US. Besides, exactly what would you do if you had a flat in the middle of nowhere!
It seems I do actually need to check the law before I start pontificating about it. I just did check the law - not because I didn't believe you but because when I read your comment I strongly suspected that you must be right and that somehow I'd just made a total arse of myself - and, of course, a quick "Google" revealed that you are, of course, dead on and no one is required to carry a spare tyre in the UK. They've never been on the MOT list so maybe I should have taken that as a clue! Apparently, if you do carry a spare, then it has to be legal. I suppose that since once upon a time all cars came with a full sized one, it's possible a lot of us just assumed that it was a legal thing. I'm still a bit staggered though. Not so much because something I'd clung to (and misinformed many others with, including my own children) for decades turned out to be total nonsense, but because of the years and years of pointless anxiety I realise I've wasted on something I probably heard from a school chum when I was 16 and which has occasionally cost me quite a lot! I am grateful to you for putting me right and in such a nice way. I'm a bit embarrassed - and this is my humble apology :) I'm buying a reinflation kit first thing tomorrow and starting a new life!
Absolutely loved what you did, especially the interior, loose that old VM Motori TDI (bag of hammers) and try maybe the new Cummins ISF 2.8 for a bit more punch and reliability. LS3 would be awesome of course but that's so overdone these days it would be refreshing to see something different for a change. Interested to see what you do with the suspension and brakes as well!
Simply incredible, the Range Rover arrived from Portugal absolutely immaculate, and they have managed to destroy a real classic in such a short time.
Absolutely condemnable and regrettable.
If the car could speak it'd tell you to 'shut it' . he's done a great job with this 4x4, all the issues he disliked have been catered for and it's now practical, stylish and i want one exactly like it. maybe in a different colour.
If the car could talk, it would say "save me from these abnormalities".
And if you think that it's a good job to destroy a true classic, I see what you know about classics.
Here in Europe we call guys like you a real "ducks".
Anyway ... pearls to pigs.
You can acquire wealth but not taste? Was gonna comment on their fuckwittery but think you've got it covered. Amazing ride height...lets drop the seats 2"??
Yanks just dont get it!! Morons
There are tons of cheap Range Rovers for sale, including the V8 that you could have bought and change.
Instead you piked up an imaculate example in a condition that its hard to find and destroyed it.
Amen. And the changes were of very poor taste.
That is why I started with a $1000 83 model needing a full restoration and a 98 Disco to do mine. Always amazes me when people do this t the beautiful rare cars instead of starting with a basket case! Our rare ones are being beautifully restored to original condition.
there should be a law against what you did to this classic beauty
The only thing I agree with is the car play system because I actually had the exact same idea to turn a second shroud into a radio shroud.
No body needs a spare tire?? Wat? where do you live?
Tire - definition of tire by The Free Dictionary
www.thefreedictionary.com/tire
To lose energy or strength; grow weary: When you're sick, you tend to tire easily. 2. To grow bored or impatient: The audience tired after the first 30 minutes of ...
TYRE
PLAY THE GAME SON !
I'm in the UK and there are plenty of companies that mod all Range Rover cars Kingsley, overfinch... Name but two. I like the seats and the dash pod looks great. I really don't understand taking the rear seats out. If you need space they fold via a truly massive handle on the back rest! I would keep it standard looking body wise. I don't think the shape has been bettered yet...
Fantastic video! Keep it up!
Please may I ask which steering wheel installation kit have you used with the new steering?
The change-over uses a Nardi steering wheel (with its installation kit). The horn button was custom 3d printed. The rest of the steering assembly is stock.
Griot's Garage Thank you for replying.
The UK version didn't have any cup holders wich made it a much slimer neter center console.
Are you willing to sell the center stereo double DIN piece (make another one)? I am looking to get one.
I'm actually planning on making that same exact housing for the radio/nav, any chance on you sharing more info on how you made it?
I enjoy these videos for sure and the cool cars you have a very unique! I have one question I do a search for your new rinse less wash and wax on Amazon to order and it's not there anywhere! I have always purchased your products there?
Rinseless Wash & Wax is now available on Amazon. Thanks for your patience!
Griot's Garage I just spent 20 minutes looking on Amazon and I can't find it anywhere?please help with the link if possible?
Try this: www.amazon.com/dp/B0743J3SC6/ref=olp_product_details?_encoding=UTF8&me=
Can you do a video on the process
Hey Carlos, unfortunately we didn't film too much of the actual build process
@@GriotsGarage can you go through the steps, if you have footage, video or photographs, or just explain them thanks
What a shame...you just destroyed a piece of motor history. But thats your car and you can do whatever you want. I am just a proud owner of an original one from Portugal.
nice car and work can you tell me what brand and size of steering wheel
Put a 3.9 V8 in there or a Landrover TD5 or maybe a 4.6 V8 Ranger Rover unit.
The engine was the Only thing that needed changing.
That 2dr bodyshell is worth a lot of money in the UK. except for left hand drive. ( Lhd hits the value in Uk )
Drive a Landrover Discovery TD5. Bmw designed 5 cyl 2,5 diesel. SUPERB Motor.!
The VM italian marine engine was very No Go in its day in the UK. 200 tdi was much better.
The best mod you can do is fit the 5 speed chain drive transmission from a later old style Rangey = much smoother manual gear changes and no transmission ' Clunk' as you change. ( that play was there when they were new ! it's how they were NOT age and wear. ) ( Diff Clunk )
Suspension ? = Leave it as it is meant to be.
Yes without the later anti roll bars the body rolls all over on bends but all 4 tyres are Glued to the ground it will not fall over unless you go WAY ! WAY far too fast on a bend. they handle much better than the air suspension cars in last yrs of production ( soft dash models )
All the fun of a Rangey is the Roaring V8 3.9 efi. with a 5 speed manual try one of those !
that just will put a BIG Smile on your face ! everytime you drive it !
Can you kindly adivse me on where i can get most of the parts for it i found some on ebay but i needed a place which sells nearly everything
Any updates on this???
Sir, this RR is a joy to watch! Superb tailored rebuilt, shows a deep understandig what the owner want from this car. Not just money throwin' at it. Many thanks for this piece of Gem!
Tbh, although I don't hate the interior, I don't think it was the right choice for this particular car. I would happily put a similar interior into my '94 Range Rover, simply because it's not a pristine classic, whereas yours was too nice. I think it's slightly ruined by the new interior, and certainly by the new wheels. personally, I would have either left it as it was or reupholstered the seats with leather in a similar colour to the original interior and kept the rostyle wheels, just polish them up a bit.
Steering wheel and centre console upper and lower wants dumping asap!!
What kind of navigation is that?
Does it come in beige
The previous owner must be crying right now! You guys just ruined the entire glamour and vintage style in this car...congratulations!!! :(
Okay, it looks great. Spare tires are good things to have, obviously you will call a wrecker. I doubt you will be laying on the road plugging and refilling your tire, just a guess; as skilled as the work is your people do, you could have made a way for a spare to fit. It does not have back doors so the seat moving to allow people into the back is ridiculous, so no back seat works in your application. the engine should stay the vehicle doesn't need more power it isn't safe enough to handle 400 + horsepower. I like the colors for the interior. Very good overall. though I personally would have left it alone except for the center console upgrade. Range rover always under engineered this aspect. The millions of them have the cubby area falling apart. great job. put a LS7 in a different range rover.
Tire - definition of tire by The Free Dictionary
www.thefreedictionary.com/tire
To lose energy or strength; grow weary: When you're sick, you tend to tire easily. 2. To grow bored or impatient: The audience tired after the first 30 minutes of ...
TYRE
PLAY THE GAME SON
Jesus, if its urs u can do with it what you want. Also the really good examples are not hard to find, they are just hard to pay. Its not like he shattered a one off chinese vase. Also where he lives he is (some may argue rightly-so) not allowed to drive a 30 year old Dragon breathing turbodiesel, I think he did a good job in only modernising the interior parts and leavin the outside as-is. Thats after all the main characteristic of this classic. I would not have done it by myself but im sure it was a fun challenge
It's illegal in the UK not to carry a spare tyre. I'm quite astonished that there isn't a similar law in the US. Besides, exactly what would you do if you had a flat in the middle of nowhere!
ludocrat This cannot be true. Many cars only have reinflation kits, one of mine included. I live in UK ;)
It seems I do actually need to check the law before I start pontificating about it. I just did check the law - not because I didn't believe you but because when I read your comment I strongly suspected that you must be right and that somehow I'd just made a total arse of myself - and, of course, a quick "Google" revealed that you are, of course, dead on and no one is required to carry a spare tyre in the UK. They've never been on the MOT list so maybe I should have taken that as a clue! Apparently, if you do carry a spare, then it has to be legal. I suppose that since once upon a time all cars came with a full sized one, it's possible a lot of us just assumed that it was a legal thing.
I'm still a bit staggered though. Not so much because something I'd clung to (and misinformed many others with, including my own children) for decades turned out to be total nonsense, but because of the years and years of pointless anxiety I realise I've wasted on something I probably heard from a school chum when I was 16 and which has occasionally cost me quite a lot!
I am grateful to you for putting me right and in such a nice way. I'm a bit embarrassed - and this is my humble apology :) I'm buying a reinflation kit first thing tomorrow and starting a new life!
Where was this car listed for sale?
Portugal
Raios partam, deram cabo do carro. Suportes para copos?!! Estofos vermelhos?!? PQP
This isn't any different than taking a classic 40 Ford and turning it into a street rod. You've got to admit the workmanship is great.
Love the leather seats and the door trim mods.
VM sounds like a bag o spanners, it aint a Range Rover anymore !!
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Absolutely loved what you did, especially the interior, loose that old VM Motori TDI (bag of hammers) and try maybe the new Cummins ISF 2.8 for a bit more punch and reliability. LS3 would be awesome of course but that's so overdone these days it would be refreshing to see something different for a change. Interested to see what you do with the suspension and brakes as well!
Actually the VM A428 2.8 from the Jeep Wrangle even better lol
l isolent sous le capot qui se décolle pas terrible
thats why theyre 60 dollars on ebay!!
worst thing you can do to such a classic .... Looks horrible
The finish and fit of that interior is terrible!
lol, I dare you to put 1000hp engine on that classic, as the matter of fact, i will pay you $2000 to ofset the cost if you do it.
ummm uhhhh erhhhh uuuu mmmmm uhhhmmm
Hideous
Just awful.