Why doesn't anyone do a Terrano Kit car.

rustic · 21-01-2014, 20:23

I was looking on the net for 4x4 kit cars, and there are some based on Discoveries, and land rovers, why oh why...

Just keep the un reliable bits... why don't you...

Some based on the Suzuki SJ series, but nothing based on the Terrano.

If you think about it, the main thing that sends these trucks to the scrap yard in the sky is body rust. Floor pan, inner wings, outer wings, sills etc.
The mechanics are generally sound, and the chassis might need some welding, but without a body, fairly straight forward.

So why doesn't any company do them?

Mot failures are as cheap as chips to pick up.

Just a thought..

Rustic

Barrbeast · 21-01-2014, 20:45

Pass

Probably just limit them to the "perceived" off-road kings? Also there are a lot of Landys and Suzukis used as the basis for major conversions.

Got to admit this one does look sexy even if it is based on a Disco 1... but check out the bits needed to get it to the spec in the pics and that are NOT included in the kit

http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/sahara-4...egal-i308.html

Barrbeast · 21-01-2014, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Probably just limit them to the "perceived" off-road kings?

Not that I think they are of course!!!!

Sweety · 21-01-2014, 20:56

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Originally Posted by Barrbeast

Pass

Probably just limit them to the "perceived" off-road kings? Also there are a lot of Landys and Suzukis used as the basis for major conversions.

Got to admit this one does look sexy even if it is based on a Disco 1... but check out the bits needed to get it to the spec in the pics and that are NOT included in the kit

http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/sahara-4...egal-i308.html

Just had a read through the blurb & love this bit Quote: With recent over complicated and unreliable soft roaders on the market, the new NCF Sahara is the way forward to owning a reliable and uncomplicated proper off roader

it's based on a disc for gods sake

TBH when the day comes the body is shot on my Terrano if the chassis is still good I might look into dropping an estate car shell onto the chassis

ginna · 21-01-2014, 20:59

does a peugoet van thing count

rustic · 21-01-2014, 21:22

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Originally Posted by ginna

does a peugoet van thing count

Well if you are supplying the full kit...

21-01-2014, 20:23	#1
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Why doesn't anyone do a Terrano Kit car. I was looking on the net for 4x4 kit cars, and there are some based on Discoveries, and land rovers, why oh why... Just keep the un reliable bits... why don't you... Some based on the Suzuki SJ series, but nothing based on the Terrano. If you think about it, the main thing that sends these trucks to the scrap yard in the sky is body rust. Floor pan, inner wings, outer wings, sills etc. The mechanics are generally sound, and the chassis might need some welding, but without a body, fairly straight forward. So why doesn't any company do them? Mot failures are as cheap as chips to pick up. Just a thought.. Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

21-01-2014, 20:45	#2
Barrbeast Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: 1990 4.2 SWB Safari Posts: 2,615	Pass Probably just limit them to the "perceived" off-road kings? Also there are a lot of Landys and Suzukis used as the basis for major conversions. Got to admit this one does look sexy even if it is based on a Disco 1... but check out the bits needed to get it to the spec in the pics and that are NOT included in the kit http://www.blitzworld.co.uk/sahara-4...egal-i308.html

21-01-2014, 20:59	#5
ginna Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: united kingdom Vehicle: nissan terrano 2.7 td Posts: 335	does a peugoet van thing count