auf_wiedersehen_pet's build thread.

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Nice. I would of painted half the drive aswell if that was me

Why do you think the drive is wet? It was were I had to wash away thinners after a little mishap!

 

[RobRainford]

That's a very bright lairy green. It's cool but I wouldn't paint mine in that.

I'd go for "look at me" fluorescent orange!

I am thinking of repainting parts of mine. Mainly the roof and bonnet because both are shagged. Maybe turn the roof bars blue or green in the process

 

[MPfive]

why do you think the drive is wet? It was were i had to wash away thinners after a little mishap! :d

 

[Mr Noisy]

Haha, i think this is growing one me! You're taking you're time though pal!!

Bank holiday weekend surely is enough time to paint a whole car?!

Anyone else think the primer grey looked cool too?

 

[MPfive]

Yeah I liked the grey. I've always been tempted to have a battleship grey disco,but im sticking with black.

 

[RobP]

Looking really good, will be interested to see the finish once it is wet flatted and polished.

Can you post up some close up shots when you have got to that stage.

Are you still following the two roller technique? Any additional tips to get a good finish?

Liking the green too

 

[discodave71]

painted mine now, same colour, must say it is quite...IN YER FACE!...

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[LandyRover23]

sweet ride its nice to see it come from what it was to what it is now, its come a long way cant wait for next installment im subscribing.

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

sweet ride its nice to see it come from what it was to what it is now, its come a long way cant wait for next installment im subscribing.

Thanks. It's a bit static at the moment - as a teacher, all of my plans revolve around our ludicriously long holidays so I'm waiting for August.

 

[tdfive]

Nice build, been through whole thread, would love to be able to do something similair, especially the colour! Love it

 

[twizzle]

sorry for robbing the photo but this lives

down the road from me and it was the only one built

twizzle

 

[adam300tdi]

whats the bonnet scoop off on you discovery.looks smart

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

whats the bonnet scoop off on you discovery.looks smart

Isuzu Trooper. The profile matches the Disco perfectly. Place it on, mark, drill, bolt up. I've put two big holes on the side above the turbo/intercooler pipes to help general with cooling.

Bonnet/Roof Scoop removed from Isuzu Trooper - metallic green. | eBay

 

[cox325]

like the scoop, I thought about fitting one facing the windscreen though, may help with defrosting the windscreen. but then any oily deposits might get thrown up too. Then I thought about doing what you've done. Concerned myself with water getting up through the vent and onto the v8. Then realised if water is that high, it should be the last of my worries!!!

looking good....so far.

 

[gaztdi]

wow, just spent the last couple of hours absorbing this thread.

you have done a fantastic job up to now and good on you for having a bash at some of the tasks.

if mine turned out half as good as this i would be overjoyed!!!

plenty of very useful tips picked up along the way too

 

[adam300tdi]

cheers mate.youre discovery is guna be very nice

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

like the scoop, I thought about fitting one facing the windscreen though, may help with defrosting the windscreen. but then any oily deposits might get thrown up too. Then I thought about doing what you've done. Concerned myself with water getting up through the vent and onto the v8. Then realised if water is that high, it should be the last of my worries!!!

looking good....so far.

I'm not sure how effective it would be - in the same way I don't know how effective it is at cooling mine. I just like the look of it.

I use a Heat Shot to clear the screen and one day I'll get round to wiring up my heated front screen.

Comparison Video: Heatshot vs Cold Fluid System - YouTube

wow, just spent the last couple of hours absorbing this thread.

you have done a fantastic job up to now and good on you for having a bash at some of the tasks.

if mine turned out half as good as this i would be overjoyed!!!

plenty of very useful tips picked up along the way too

Fine praise - thank you. I do have a very understanding wife. :hug:

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

whats the bonnet scoop off on you discovery.looks smart

Did you find one at the scrappy?

 

[auf_wiedersehen_pet]

Fixed the window ECU - been without rear windows for far too long. The recent hot weather meant that my daughter was getting too hot when sitting in the back.

It was a text book cracked joint. Removed, cleaned soldered and refitted. One hour door to door. The worst bit was the amount of extra wiring I'd put in front of the ECU.

Hidden away.

It's under there somewhere.

 

[discomark10]

what type of paint did you use pal? you rolled it right?