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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 11:03 AM
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Default 1st Gen Range Rover Rock Crawler Build
Hello Everyone!

We here at Sleek Motoring will be building a custom rock crawler buggy over the summer!

Here is a few pictures so far!

To keep up with the complete build "like" our facebook page and get 20% off any service!

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The doner Rover
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Off with the body!
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Down to the frame ready for its new life!

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A little trim job of the rear frame!

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Here comes the new cage!
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Mocking up the templates for the body panels
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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 07:26 AM
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Very nice
 
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Old Feb 14, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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That is slick
 
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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We have decided to do an LS2/LQ9 6.0L GM engine swap! Dana 60 axles and Atlas 4 twin stick. Still deciding on Suspension, axles and tire/wheel setup at the moment!

Keep up with the build progress on our shop facebook page!

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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 09:57 PM
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Purdy.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2015 | 11:35 PM
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Great work..but...not much Rover left...
 
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 06:18 AM
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no longer a Rover, just some english iron
 
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 08:59 AM
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Want to sell the RRC wheels and tires?
 
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 05:27 PM
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Want to sell the RRC wheels and tires?
I was thinking the same thing!!!! I like those wheels.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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back off I was the first vulture on the scene
 
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