Ep 3. Pre Ranger Rover Land Runner
- May 31, 2016
- 22 min
In season 5 episode 3 of Dirt Every Day, titled "Pre Ranger Rover Land Runner," host Fred Williams and his team take on a unique challenge - building a pre-range Rover Land Runner.
To start off, the team begins by acquiring a 1970s-era Land Rover Series III, which is in a pretty rough condition. However, this presents the perfect opportunity for the team to put their restoration skills to the test and turn it into a true off-roading machine.
In order to get the Land Rover ready for its off-road adventures, the team first needs to strip it down to its bare bones. This leaves them with just the chassis and the engine, which is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. Fred takes a moment to explain that while this isn't the most powerful engine, it will be more than enough for their purposes.
The team then begins working on the suspension, which requires a lot of careful measurements and adjustments to ensure that the Land Rover will be able to handle the toughest terrain. They install a set of custom shock absorbers and springs, which not only improve the vehicle's off-road performance but also give it a more aggressive and imposing look.
Next up, the team focuses on the bodywork, which is perhaps the most time-consuming and challenging part of the restoration. They remove all the rusted parts, repair any damaged panels, and repaint the entire vehicle. This is a slow and meticulous process, but the team is determined to get it right.
Finally, it's time to add some finishing touches to the Land Rover. They install a custom roll cage to enhance safety, add some off-road lights, and replace the old tires with some heavy-duty mud-terrain tires. The Land Rover is now ready for its first test run, and Fred and the team take it out for some serious off-roading.
Overall, "Pre Ranger Rover Land Runner" is a fun and engaging episode that showcases the ingenuity and creativity of the Dirt Every Day team. While restoring a Land Rover may not seem like the most exciting task, the team manages to infuse a lot of personality and passion into the episode, making it a must-watch for fans of off-roading and restoration alike.
