I Put A WRECKED SUPERCAR On A 4X4 Chassis
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
- It's the big day! Time to get the Aston body on the Landrover chassis! The only slight issues are...there is just one of me...no lift...no forklift...just some blind optimism...LET'S DO IT!
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You're absolutely right, the engine does not need any ECU to run properly. The first engine ECU I believe was on the 300Tdi Auto, but the 300Tdi Manual never had one. As you said, it had one for the alarm, the electric windows, probably the central locking, but the engine runs completely fine without them. There are virtually no sensors too, and none that directly affect the running of the engine, only stuff for warning lights on the dash (oil level, diff lock, handbrake etc).
Custom cars were sometimes “Channeled” to lower the body on the the chassis, Tv show Chop Shop did a golf converted to Subaru 4x4 running gear, a company came in and used lasers to mark Subaru datum points that could be transferred to the VW to ensure the suspension and running gear fitted correctly. EV converters may be a source of info with regards to retaining the registration.❤
300tdi only needs power to the shutoff solenoid. And starter obviously. You can even dismantle the shutoff so it will run without power but you will have to stall it to stop the engine!
@@dizzy2020300tdi does not have an ECU to control it. Some had an EGR a controller. Later ones 96’ onwards with an automatic gearbox has fly by wire throttle. It’s still a mechanical engine. You are thinking about the TD5 that came next.
The first look of the Aston body on the land rover chassis did not disappoint✌️
For sure…it’s going to be a beast!
Everyone needs a 4x4 supercar.
That’s the truth…it’s just so practical
100% agreed. I am a teen, and me and some friends found an abandoned Golf IV and are going to get it driving. I love cars, so I'm looking forward to more project for me, and more videos from Hudson Auto Films!
@AdamT-u8k what a dream bro pls upload that venture
4:33 perfect picture for a marketplace ad that says “ran when parked”:).
Lol
Hahah 🤓
Absolutely right order chosen! I work at a car shop and we do restoration from time to time. Once we were assembling a Citroen 2CV from scratch, with a new frame and a freshly painted body. What happened was that when the car was originally acquired it was simply disassembled and sent out to paint. During assembly, with a few new parts such as fenders and the hood, it was quickly discovered that they don’t exactly fit together and require adjustment, but since they were already painted it was a nightmare. What should’ve been done was to disassemble everything, get the required parts, assemble the car back and make sure everything fits exactly like it should and only then sent it to be painted.
You are unbelievably ambitious, resourceful, and industrious . Fascinating project, this.
Thank you! That’s very kind, I’m having a great time building the car, but certainly with the limited equipment…I have to think outside the box!
About running the engine, I have a VW ALH with a modified landrover mechanical injection pump. It uses 12v to fuel shut off relay that allows the engine to get fuel. Then the starter needs a battery lead and trigger wire. Thats all!
As regards modifying the chassis. If you made a frame that bolts onto the existing mounts, that the body then bolts to, you will have not modified the chassis and gained the rigidity that you are seeking.
Think of it like a strut brace.
@@dizzy2020 your car suspension is mounted to a subframe that is mounted to the body…
Twice as much stuff to snap.
@@dizzy2020 i doubt this thing will ever see speeds high enough to have that happen or roads where you can even go fast enough on for that to happen
You are just crazy to do this alone! I love it.
Already cant wait for the next part
It was a challenge! Very glad that you’re enjoying :) lots of fun to come!
Well done. will look forward to seeing the next episode 😊
A mere two wires for the Disco engine - one to start and one to run (fuel solenoid). For Project Kermit, it didn't get much more complex to form up the whole loom!
I recommend using a digger for ease of lifting/comedy value.
Two wires sounds like a dream! Also…probably as extensive as my wiring ability will allow!! I think simple is best, a nice switch panel for the essentials.
I better start looking on eBay! My wife will be pleased with a digger in the drive I’m sure of it
This was an exhilarating watch! The transformation of the car is mind-blowing. Your talent and passion for restoration are truly inspiring
Thank you! That’s really kind of you! Lots of cool episodes to come :)
@20:40 the simple fact that a "monstruosity" (meant in a good way) of this type could still be considered "road legal" literally blows my mind. Keep it up and lets see your version of the Purosangue! :D
Cut where you need on the Aston to lower the body and embebed it in the discovery structure, you can reinforce the Aston later
Absolutely, very keen to get it sitting nicely
Save the trans tunnel from the rover. You might be able to splice that to the Aston tunnel as it already fits around the rover trans. Easier than trying to custom fabricate a tunnel from scratch.
Very true! Good idea, I’ll have a ponder
Literally like a kid disassembling two model cars and swapping their chassis to see the final result. Awesome and relatable
Haha it does take me back to doing that. The toys have just got bigger :)
Make it as low as possible. I love this build.
Glad you’re enjoying! That’s the plan 😎
Love this. Nice to see a more regular guy type of build, one without unlimited budget, tools and ressources
Really glad you enjoyed! Indeed, I find it hard to engage with some builds when I know they’re so out of my budget. But you can honestly do so much on a shoestring budget…but it is harder on the body!
Yes a new video with the LandMartin! Time to kick back and enjoy the carnage. This is the point we have all been anticipating where we get to see how the Aston Martin body fits.
Having done similar landrover builds in the past, i would susgest bolting lengths of box section like 75 x 50 x 3 across the the 2 main side chassis mounts, off of these you can fabriate any body mounts you want. You could even extend them forwards and rear ward and tie them to the front mounts and rear mounts to create an adapter cradle between the unmodified landrover chassis abd the shell.
These box sections would also give secure points to add side steps to and visually help block the gap between the body and chassis.
Fun project, just a pity it isnt a v8 disco ratger than a diesel lol
honestly, I am speechless after watching that video. Really great content, and they were all looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Glad that you enjoyed! Can’t wait for the finished product!!
It's crazy you do all this stuff by yourself, congratulations!
Thanks! This one was hard work but very rewarding!
Re: Front Radiator Support. I would pull the Disco rad/support and build around what’s there on the Aston. That crossbar is such a great reference for the Aston wings(fenders) and deleting it would cause more trouble than it’s worth.
I agree. Keep the body shell as rigid as possible. The radiator might well have to be mounted an inch or so lower anyway. Regarding chassis alterations, even cutting off a redundant mounting is an alteration to the chassis. I suspect you won't be able to avoid an IVA test.
Great project so far I agree on the body mountain needing reinforcing with steel however if you bolt steel straight to aluminium it will cause corrosion best thing to do is use Duralac between the 2 materials this is what we do on aircraft
Hi you may find some help from the EV conversion people, to retain the reg they have strict rules for things they can and can’t do.
I think the rear land rover cross member is in the wrong place and it’d be miles better and easier to chop that out and weld in a tube of box section in a more ideal position than it would to chop the aston body and have to patch it up. That chassis is getting restored anyway, so brace it, chop out that cross member and offer up some box section to sit just right, where it needs to be. I like the idea of the tube in the sill, thats good thinking. Other wise if you did just bolt the mounts through the aluminium you could always sandwich them with plates. But great work, especially on your own!
One wire diesel wiring setup. Nice.
Bold? No, higher. Extraordinary? Yes, getting there. Ludicrous - Ah, that's it - as ludicrous as all hell, and a work of genius!!
You’re too kind! It is great fun, what a laugh it will be!
I'm so excited to see the finished car!
Me too!! It’s coming along 😎
I'd bolt a channel section to the Left and Right pairs of mounts and then bolt that through to the Aston body's sills. Should nicely spread the loads and give you some meat to fix into, without needing to modify the chassis itself
10/10 for ingenuity in getting that body on. 👍
Thank you! I have to say…I was very pleased with myself. Some days you tinker for hours and nothing seems to happen, but this was a day where I could sleep well and happy after!
Looks great just sitting there
Love the way it’s shaping up
You can use part of the front mounts. Cut the bottom portion off and use the top portion to mount a steel plate with a proper mount welded on to it. Just use bolts to connect it.
Absolutely, once the body is sitting are the right level, we can get to work on that
Loved this video especially moving the Aston body.....alone, very clever. Brings back mems of stuff I've done.... alone, like changing the clutch on a 66 mustang, (in 1971) running the front up 2 builders boards lent on a low wall, removing gbox from underneath, not easy alone but great fun.
Really enjoying this series, thankyou 👍✌️🇬🇧
Totally digging this concept. Maybe as your finishing it up later, someone will be making a Bond movie and want to use this in a scene.
That would be amazing 😂
Since this engine is a pre-chamber diesel, it pretty much runs by itself. The injector pump draws fuel and distributes it in correct amount, and since it isn´t a turbo, you only need temp gauge and oil pressure gauge to get the info you need. Add an speedometer, a stop button, fuel gauge, some lights and turn/brake signals and you are good to go. Interesting concept so far. May i suggest white/grey/black camo paint, combine wheels (wide wheels) and solid black enormous wheel flares? A roof rack with 6 led lights and two three meter antennas in the back and you got a serious sportscar..
Thanks for the info! Happy days, simple is best for this build…I just want it to work and be fun. I love that spec idea! Sounds like a plan!!
@@HudsonAutoFilms Haha, i seen a russian BMW in that style, and there is something about a true luxury car in camo paint.. You are doing some seriously interesting project, keep up the good work!
A mix between James Bond and MAD MAX❤
Haha I like that
Call it MAD JAMES❤❤❤
I’d keep the front wheel arch centrally and work back from there. The gear stick area should be cut back as little as possible. Maybe a fabricated rails that fits between the chassis and the Aston to reduce cutting the body so much? Lowering spring kit/airbags (as well as larger alloys) will reduce the ride height and help reduce the arch gap.
I’m loving the work so far as it’s at my level of expertise.
Mad respect for lifting that body in your own, wow 👌 👏
Thank you! It was a challenge, but felt great when I’d got it on the chassis
Good project!
Thanks!
Again this is why i go to youtube, hooked!
Haha glad you’re enjoying!!
May I suggest looking into building a roll cage on the aston that ties up to the frame? I think this will give you some extra safety as well and give your aston an extra cool factor
This is just the coolest project because it’s so whacky and different! I always loved it when Clarkson popped the SL body on the Disco chassis, the Aston os going to look much cooler I feel. You’re going about it the right way and really thinking about it. Also a huge aspect that appeals to me is the simplicity that you are aiming for. That engine needs nothing apart from fuel and air and it will run forever - fantastic. Not an ECU in sight. I was thinking about the lighting - which in the Aston will be a Canbus based system. However, you can run the Land Rover loom and splice the wires onto the Aston lights in theory - if the rear lights are LED they may need a little fettling. But it’s all do-able. Can’t wait for the next instalment.
I thought this was a crazy idea.Y'know,it might just work as a pick up.Respect,you are braver tham most of us,just keep going.
Interesting project 👍SuperfastMatt has done a cool 4x4 Viper.
I’ve seen that online, must watch
It’s reminding me more of Clarkson’s ‘Excellent’ each day. Ha ha. You just mentioned it. 😂
Haha that did inspire me just a little
I was actually quite impressed with the schools chairs :)
Haha I never thought they’d come in that handy
I was shocked to hear that you plan on making it road legal ! 😂 rock on, dude ! Love the vids so far !
That’s the plan! Glad you’re enjoying!!
Fantastique project! The shorts were the shocker though 😅!
Keep moving forward! 😊
Thank you! Glad you like it…I’ll work on the shorts!
Now i want to cut my 93 V8 disco up more than ever after seeing how this came together.
My plan is to use an old truck body, I just haven't found one yet.
I'm enjoying watching this, keep up the great work.
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying! That sounds like a cool build! Hopefully you can learn from any mistakes I make along the way!
There was a Saab 900 or 99 5 door mounted on top of a Land Rover, had the picture as my desktop background back in the day. It looked so rad and can’t imagine this is gonna be worse 😍
I just googled it! Looks mega!
That shell of the aston makes me think of one thing. Vette-Cart. Now known as an Aston-Cartin
Hahah
This is looking awrsome. Your initial videos had my interest, but you now have my full attention, lol. Keen to see how it continues, wishing you the best.
Thank you! Very glad you’re enjoying. It’s going to be a fun ride!
Add some chains in the roof so you can easily lower and lift the chassis 😄
That would be awesome…I’m not sure the roof would hold!!
@@HudsonAutoFilms only one way to find out 😂👌
It's really starting to come together, though I still can't get over an Aston Martin sounding like this.. :P
Haha it’ll certainly sound a bit rough in comparison to the other Astons!
All you need is a 12v feed to the fuel pump solenoid and 12v to the starter. That’s all the wiring you need for it to run
The front support before you remove it I noticed you could make a temporary brace that bolts on make that so it cleats the engine bolt it on and then remove the Aston front brace
For the body mounts, you could always design something that clamps on the chassis without drilling or welding it
Interesting, I suppose as long as the clamps lock in well enough, that might be a good route…easier removal for servicing as well
@@HudsonAutoFilms i know some bigger truck rear boxes are attached to their frames like this, but I can't seem to find a picture
Niesamowity talent jestem w szoku
Thank you!
You can probably use the old body mounts and create some sort of mount that attaches to the old mount and then to the body.
Absolutely!
Awesome … can’t wait to see more 👍
Lots more to come!
Really great build and communicated so well. Thanks and looking forward to the rest of the build!
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying, lots of excitement to come :)
Aston Martin Lantage. I salute your bravery.
Thank you! I’m not sure if it’s bravery or idiocy!
@@HudsonAutoFilms Fortune always favours the brave... :)
You were right this episode was awesome. Excited for the next one.
It was a fun one! Glad that you’re enjoying, it’s just getting started!!
when completed, this beast will be more offroad-capable than both a new Land Rover and a new Aston!
Haha that’s the plan!
Very cool build can't wait to see how it progresses! It reminds me of the Porsche Boxter based Metro 6r4 build I'm watching on another channel!
Thanks for tuning in! I think I’ve seen that build pop up, I must check it out properly
@@HudsonAutoFilms think channels called pedan conceptz
dude i love the work you did
Thank you! I’m so glad that you’re enjoying
Not sure how I feel about a diesel Aston Martin, but hey it’s your project, do it your way.
It will certainly be a first!
I am amazed at how nice the Disco frame is compared to the rest of that thing! A few tiny spots need attention, but relative to the body I exepcted swiss cheese.
I know! That’s what made me buy it. Remarkable how that bit survived!
I’m a simple man. I see Hudson auto films has posted and I instantly click. Loved the video keep it up!
Legend! Thank you so much for your support. Lots of fun to come
my only suggestion would be moving the body back only and inch or so and making a bracket that mounts to where the aston front subframe would be down to those front chassis mounts. (16:47)
it would be cool if it was rwd converted. also the engine/trans could be dropped in the chassis a bit more.
Awesome vid, fun to watch. Reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson with the Benz body swap in Top Gear back in the day.
Its a tough job by yourself. 😊💪
Hahahaha, just heard you mention Top Gear......... Cant wait to see it down the road.
Yes reenforce the beams for the mounts.
That was a great episode. Definitely inspired this
8 people let you down but you know your boy Mo got you 😉
Always my boy!
Have Fun and Yes be Safe
Lots of fun to come!
I am loving this project, and I wish I could help, but I'm a tax specialist, which is so far removed from what you need, but I am literally waiting with baited breath to see how you continue, and finish. I really hope that you will finish with aesthetics.
Don’t start bolting steel to aluminium without something between the two to protect the metals. Steel and aluminium react when together.
Should become a very strong bond right before the whole thing disintegrates.
Watch out for galvanic reactions when attaching
Indeed, that’s been a concern
I absolutely love it! This would be a perfect safari vehicle for the Kenyan national parks. A real four by four with proper class! Your videos are not just informative but so amusing. I am waiting with baited breath for the completion of this brilliant project (although), the journey to get there is pure You Tube Gold!
You are the perfect demolition man
That’s the dream
You need an A-frame to lift that body up and down to save time.
A gantry lift
I do indeed. Hunting for a decent second hand one…that doesn’t cost more than the car!
If you're worried about bolting into the aluminum Aston, there are a couple things you can do. Fender washers are basically huge oversized washers to spread the load out. You can also weld aluminum plates where you're bolting to toughen up the area and spread the load out better. Or sandwich the body with aluminum plates on both sides.
Very good ideas, that’s what I’m working on now, so I’ll do some experimenting!
Cut the back of the Aston off, mount the cockpit and build a pickup bed behind the cockpit... it would be totally and utterly bonkers... but I think it would look awsome
You’ve inspired me. Seriously thinking about that now…
Take the wheels off the land rover and put the hubs on dollies. Gives you less distance to lift ❤
That’s a great idea, when I have to take the body off again I’ll do it that way! Thanks!
Great progress! Hope you don't have to go too crazy with wheelarch extensions as it will spoil the Aston lines 🤔
I don’t think I’ll even need them in the end, the Aston arches are already so wide
Without that luscious mane of hair I had to double check if I was on the right channel or if somehow 2 different people thought of combining an aston with a rover
Haha surely there couldn’t be two people that daft! The mane has gone…but it may return…
You gotta go offroading with that thing
Hell yeah!
Mad, but great!
It’s good fun! Nice to build something with just that in mind
It starts to look like something. Looking forward to next rpisode
Slowly but surely getting there!
if youd like to be this careful, itd be smart to put some sort of oil on the bolts connecting the steel frame and aluminum chassis or the two materials will eventually oxidize in different ways and seize really badly
Absolutely, the oxidation has been a concern. So the more prevention the better
the crew off-road builds be like ❤
edit : is this aston martin considered a supercar or a sportcar ?
Technically a sports car. But CZcams likes the word supercar much more!
🎉🎉🎉🎉you are owesome keep it up bro
Thank you! So glad that you’re enjoying:)
Looking good. Coming along nicely. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺
Thanks Marc! Glad you’re enjoying. Have a good week!
G'day your channel is awesome mate. 👌
Thank you! Very glad that you’re enjoying!
You need at least 8 points to keep the identity......
Chassis unmodified = 5 points
Suspension = 2 points
Axles (both) - original = 2 points
Transmission - original = 2 points
Steering assembly - original = 2 points
Engine - original = 1 point
The way to get round the chassis mods it to bolt on any mods not weld on
Interesting, thank you. I suppose that means finding existing holes in the chassis? As I suppose drilling holes counts as modifying
the 8 people that let you down ,when its finished make sure you beep and wave when they are at the bus stop lol
Haha I will!!
@@HudsonAutoFilms Hopefully its raining also to rub salt in the wounds lol
3d scan both chasis and analyse in pc "What stuff needs to be removed" it makes work easy
Very good idea
LETSSSS GOOO NEW EPISODE 🗣️
Woooo 🎉🎉
Gah, CZcams neglected to recommend the last episode to me, so I guess I'm going to go watch it first now. Awesome series tho!
Thank you! Glad that you’re enjoying. Yep the other episodes include a lot of cutting…
Electrics - I feel a colab with 'Super Ron' in Shotley coming up....
That would be awesome!
It's the fact you think it is doable :) That is faith!
Haha it’s easier than you’d expect!
@@HudsonAutoFilms My brother built a house truck out of bits. You have the right organisational skills and patients. This project would look cool as a hybrid in my opinion. Speed v's off road agility. A all terrain supercar.
Are you going to clean the chassis pls do lol but I can't wait to see this just a cool feeling ur videos are bro
Yes don’t worry! No point until later down the line once the welding is done :)
Great video again mate also you need better mates lol 😂
Thank you mate. Haha yeah I think I’ve scared them off with the rest of my car shenanigans!