I haven't been posting much because I simply haven't been using my Discovery much. It mostly just sits. Someone really needs to buy it and use it the way it deserves to be used. All the details are in the eBay add.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ht_2562wt_1161

Feel free to ask questions.

Location: Upstate South Carolina (Greenville)

Miles: 69,000

Description: Way to much to list and one of a kind. Please see eBay add.

Price: The starting bid is $9,000 with no reserve. Due to the uniqueness of this vehicle I feel eBay is the only way to gauge its value.

Sam

 

ebay says listing not available.

 

Thanks for the catch. Link got chopped off.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...STRK:MESELX:IT

Sam

 

No bids on the eBay. So the asking price is set at $9,000.

EXPEDITION READY 1996 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
with 4.3L GM Vortec and 5sp Manual
Custom Painted in Sand Glow Yellow with Roof Top Tent

I promise you will not find another like this!

$9,000 OBO

After a lot of thought, I am selling the vehicle I said I would never sell. Sadly I just don’t use it like it deserves to be used. Mostly it just sits; I drive it every other week and take two or three overnight trips a year in it (very few of those off-road). I am selling it to simplify my life. It really is a great truck and I hope someone will purchase it and use it for the adventure it was designed for. At the very least it gets lots of attention and everyone loves the tent.

Summary:
The intent of the truck is to take the very capable chassis of the Land Rover Discovery, with its classic looks, and replace the powertrain which is the weakest point. The engine chosen is simple, powerful and reliable. A particularly important feature is the ease of sourcing parts. Many parts on this engine can easily be found at most auto parts stores for repair when far from home. Also this engine has proven reliability in a long list of trucks made by General Motors. Lastly all modifications were done with the intent the truck would be around for a long time and require minimal upkeep.

I have over $24,000 invested in this project and that does not include my labor where I did at least 95% of the work. I feel confident in the quality of my work and have experience building vehicles from street cars to rally cars to race cars. I have also worked in the automotive industry as a powertrain development engineer. I hate to sound like I am bragging but I want to assure you this is not a hack job engine swap or sloppy modified vehicle.

Vortec Engine came from vehicle damaged during shipment and was purchased with almost no miles. Engine currently has about 6,000 miles on it over 3 years and has been reliable since installation. Only issues have been a replaced idler pulley, ignition wires and exhaust gaskets (until I found some nice locking exhaust fasteners). Engine was first modification so all modifications have less then 6,000 miles. Chassis has a very low 69,000 miles on it.

Truck was also recently painted Sand Glow Yellow (Camel Trophy color) in February of 2010 with Sherwin Williams Genesis single stage for durability. With all the different interior and engine bay coatings on this vehicle it is very hard to find the original red color anywhere.

I have all records of my modifications and maintenance along with electrical diagrams. Additionally the truck comes with maintenance manuals for the truck and engine.


Engine:
• 2004 General Motors 4.3L Vortec V6
• 2004 GM engine management system custom programmed for this application
• Cast iron block and head
• 200hp / 260 ftlb torque (way more then the 300tdi)
• Gets about 12mpg city and 18mpg highway
• Runs smooth and starts every time just like the factory engine
• Engine bell housing adapter kit sourced from Marks Adapter in Australia
• Custom made engine mounts
• Centerforce clutch pressure plate with Land Rover clutch disk to easily mate to factory Land Rover 5sp manual
• Centerforce flywheel
• Sanderson block hugger exhaust headers with ceramic coating
• Custom made exhaust Y-Pipe with catalytic converters
• New exhaust system from Y-pipe back all painted with high temp black
• Flex-A-Lite dual electric fans thermostatically controlled
• S&B open air intake system with custom bracket
• Perma-Cool power steering cooler
• Custom made AC and power steering lines
• Davis Unified ignition wires
• Scan Gauge II mounted in gauge cluster used for engine diagnostic and tachometer

Suspension and Tires:
• Nearly new 235/85R16 BFG AT tires
• OME Heavy Duty Shocks (N73HD Front and N25HD Rear)
• OME Heavy Duty Springs (751 Front and 762 Rear, ~2” lift)
• Rover Tracks heavy duty steering damper relocation kit with OME steering damper
• Rover Tracks heavy duty rear trailing arms
• Rover Tracks front heavy duty tie rod
• Expedition Exchange spring retainers
• Staun tire deflators
• Longer stainless steel brake lines for greater flex

Protection:
• ARB front bumper coated with urethane bed-liner
• Rovers North heavy duty steel rear bumper coated with urethane bed-liner
• Frame mounted rock sliders made by BlackFoot coated with urethane bed-liner
• Front and rear Safari Guard differential protectors
• Rubber floor mats

Recovery:
• Warn M8000 winch with WinchLine synthetic line, safety thimble and aluminum fairlead
• Rear receiver shackle bracket for rear recovery
• Two weld on shackle brackets on ARB front bumper
• Recovery kit included with Pelican 1600 case
• Hi-Lift jack mounted on front bumper

Camping and Storage:
• Eezi Awn 1200 Roof top tent with LED reading lights
• Hannibal aluminum roof rack
• Dual battery system with battery isolation when ignition is off
• Stainless steel rear cargo door panel with flip down aluminum table
• Custom built carpeted shelving to hold
• Engal 45 43qrt fridge (not included with truck purchase; removed seat is included)
• 750W 115v power inverter
• 12V power strip
• Two Pelican 1600 cases (one filled with recovery equipment, other empty but great for tools and spares)
• Two Pelican 1430 cases
• Rear ladder to access roof rack
• Fire extinguisher mounted with Quick Fist
• Spare Tire mounted bike rack
• Axe and Shovel mounted with Quick Fists to roof rack

Electronics and Interior:
• All interior removed and Elemental Designs E-Dead v3 sound deadening applied
• Alpine CD player with iPod controls (old iPod included)
• Four Eclipse 4” coaxial speakers
• Replaced headliner
• Code Guard security system

Rust Prevention:
• Chassis and frame from firewall forward have been coated with urethane bed-liner
• Bottom of chassis is treated by Zeibart
• Inside of interior doors have been treated by Zeibart
• Common rust found in C-Pillar has been patched and treated with rust preventatives
• No other rust!

Known Problems (I don’t want a detail missed):
• When the brakes are hot they squeal even though they have been recently replaced and have plenty of life left. They just need to be removed and cleaned. I have lived with the noise thinking, if I clean them they will just get muddy again.
• Hole in rear trim where a small fire started when patching the body at the rear door C-Pillars. Easy fix if you can find the part at a junk yard. Also hard to see with shelf system and Pelican case in place.
• Power side view mirrors do not work so mirror has been rigidly mounted
• The person who replaced the headliner drilled a screw through the roof, right under the roof top tent. I didn’t even notice this for months and thought it was just a bug when I first saw it while washing.
• Rear door power locks were slow and sometimes did not automatically lock with alarm. I have disconnected the locks and manual operate the two rear door locks when needed. Very easy to reconnect.
• Not really a problem but due to the ARB front bumper airbags are disconnected

No personal checks accepted. I have no loan on this vehicle and have the title.

I am more then willing to deliver the vehicle to a shipper. Please be sure to specify that this vehicle is tall, just under 8 feet. I am also willing to meet the buyer within a reasonable distance. I am not far from the Greenville/Spartanburg Airport and I would be willing to drive up to the Charlotte Airport.

 

Truck is relisted on eBay with a low starting bid and buy it now at $9,000. At the very least this should give me some indication of the value so I can decide to sell it or not.

I will not list the reserve so don't ask. Sorry.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=150508399023

If someone comes forward with $9,000 I will of course remove the listing immediately.

 

Where did you get the rear cargo door with flip-down table? I'm looking for one like that for my 1996 Disco.

 

The table came from Amazon.com actually. It is a Pit Pal product and can easily be ordered from Summit Racing. I had to cut the top part a little to make it fit better.

The door panel came form Columbia Overland. Very happy with it.

Sam

 

http://www.autopartsdealer.com/pit_p...ntent=APD74999

 

Sold for asking price. Thanks for the interest!