Absolutely. Has made a big difference! I’m still a bit worried about whether the wheels will look too close together. But we shall find out! Big wheels incoming!
Id just move the rear axle mounts while carrying out the repairs to the chassis and say nothing. Sure they were rotten and needed replacing didnt they 😉
Move the shock mounts etc forward on the axle, the chassis would then be unmodified. The modification rules only cover the chassis, the axle would still be an original one just slightly modified which would come within the ministry criteria.
You could cut the back of the wings to get a larger wheelwell radius, and the same for the quarter panels in the rear can always probably make some plastic/fiberglass widebody that can cover up any ugly cuts and make it look cooler
Such a refreshing build. Not another ls swap... A suggestion regarding centering of the wheels in the wheel wells. You can just lengthen the radius arms and driveshaft by the amount needed to center in the wheel arch. You can do it to either of the axles or both. Maybe it is legal at your part of the world
Haha no LS in sight! Will that mess with the springs though? The discrepancy is 2.5 inches. Let me know, I’m just worried it will mess with other stuff!
Looking a lot more integrated now! Bigger rims will fill up the arches and i'm so glad you chopped that front guard, too! As you know, sometimes it can take all day just making a bracket, so progress might appear slow, but the journey of a thousand miles... etc. Nice that you've still got the weather for outdoor jiggling and light...!
It’s getting there! And yes the wheels will make a world of difference, then some suspension lowering! I think that might have been the last outdoor day for some time! Thanks for watching :)
You could lower the Land Rover suspension a bit and I wonder whether you can move the rear axle rearward? It looks to be 50-75mm off the centre line of the astin, rear wheel arch?
Yeah once the new wheels are on, we can get a good idea of how much to lower it by! Sadly moving the axle is very involved as it’s hard mounted. But I think we will move the opening on the arch forward a bit!
Maybe a bit of both? I am not 100% sure of the axle location on the Disco, but maybe longer trailing arms and some lowering may push the rear ace backward by a little bit?
@@HudsonAutoFilms You could also move both front and rear axles by a little bit with some longer trailing arms and maybe some jank driveshaft extensions, it shouldn't affect the springs too much and shouldn't interfere with anything.
Slowly but Surely getting there. Front looks good and with the Bumper will look really good. Just a shame that the Rear doesn't quite line up. I guess once you get your Big Wheels on, get it lowered you might be Able to adjust the Arches to suit!
Yeah the bumper will really make it look like a car again! And absolutely, it’s annoying but the new wheels will fill the space a lot. And we can make a custom trailing off arch! So it’ll all look correct again! Thanks for watching as always, much appreciated!
Just address what you said at the start is correct chassis. Being that you are essentially can on chassis build it perfectly for you lengthen the body as you stagger the joining point. What most people do I replaced the sills and chassis rail with box , stagger the cut joint by putting a foot wide panel in the floor pan Either side of tunnel. And 300mm x 1.75mm sleeve plate on the underside of the tunnel joint
Very cool project. Great to see you have a sponsor. There should be enough totalled Aston Martins around (or being totalled while you work on the project) to ensure a parts supply. I wonder if there is sort of portal axle way to get the wheels further to the back - or the entire axle can be moved which would be the most straightforward. Best of success anyway 🥂
Thanks! And yes, a sponsor is a huge help when making the episodes. The axle is so aggressively mounted. I think it would be easier to chop and lengthen the whole chassis which isn’t allowed. So I’m going to see how the whole thing looks once the new wheels are on and it’s lower! I’ll have to get very creative with the rear end! Thanks for your support :)
You can move the axle locations forward or back without having to cut the chassis. It might affect articulation of the axles but I don't imagine the primary purpose of this conversion is to take it rock climbing.
@@HudsonAutoFilms no, just lengthen the propshaft (or find a longer one from another LR product) and mount the differential and lengthen arms or create new mounts for the arms. Make new spring mounts. You don't actually have to cut the chassis. You're only talking a few inches to make it look right, you can easily get that by 'offsetting' the rear axle.
As an Aston fan, especially the 2005-15 Vantage generation, this is horrifying and pure tragedy! But I'm loving the build and the progess :D If it's the only way to save an Aston body and frame then please carrying on your mad build! I hope it's gonna be called "The Astonishing" in reference to The Grand Tour's Excellent you mentionned.
Haha I know what you mean! The idea of it being crushed was an awful prospect, so I had to do something so it would survive! I like the name! I’ve been using Astrover!
I think V1 will retain this engine. As I’m sure I’ll run into teething pains when I actually hit the road. Then once I know the car is safe and I’ve ironed out the kinks after a summer of driving. I’ll put something with some more power in!
I'm getting the feeling of 'more than you can chew" & "square peg in round hole vibes....Ralf knows what I mean....but I'm still going to stick around to see where this goes.
Mount(build) a longer A-frame, longer trailing arms (you can just buy those) and build 2 plates to relocate the springs over the rear axle as after all i would imagine you are not going to trial it anyways and the aston body is obviously lighter. You should be fine
Trouble is, the chassis arks up rapidly immediately after the current flat mounting area So would be easier to cut the whole chassis in the middle and add length. But that opens up legality issues again
Well, i don't live in the UK and not very familiar with MOT laws, but is a lot more flexible then what we have on the continent. What i do know, and know very well, are landrovers. I know the chassis drops down but we are talking about a 1.5" stretch at best. Longer trailingarms and A-frame are things you can buy off of for example gwyn lewis, raptor 4x4, britpart, .... or just do it yourself. If you keep the stock springs (do not shorten them or put in lowering springs as you will have terrible off-road capabilities and chassis geometry) the longer rear suspension parts wich are normaly designed for long travel / high lift landies will move your axle back enough to make it look acceptable as now it does not, larger tires won't fix that issue either. Get rid of the fueltank at the original location. It will clear up some space and its a 100L fuel tank, i don't think you will be crossing east africa with your contraption any time soon. As mentioed before, i am unfamiliar with MOT rules, but in many EU countries on a commercial vehicle you are allowed to do what you want before the front axle and behind the rear axle. Bobtail the chassis?
Thanks for the info. That’s really interesting. Can I pick your brains further? Longer training arms and A frame - what spec do you suggest? And to what extent will they move the axle back? And can this be done without moving the spring plate? Finally, forgetting the drivability. But pure concept. Would the addition of those parts…combined with lower spring, move it back even further? Many thanks
I can't wait to see the new big wheels and rims. They will make or break the project. I hope they have the proportions of Fat Bastard's butt cheeks, because they have to draw the eyes away from the little things not sorted yet. Great going, mate!
You’re right… it’s going to be a tense moment. I’m going for a set of 35s. So quite a step up! We can then dial everything else in! Thanks for the support mate!
Certainly lots of Ford and Volvo parts on the mechanical side. Lots of the little ECUs that were left on the car were. But I didn’t have too much on the mechanical side left!
May I suggest when I get round to it later?? I can fix that front fender with bondo or some type of car glue product to fix ur finder if I may suggest to u?? that's when u get round to it soon??
Mate this build is abso-freaking-lutely LEGENDARY!
And Isaac is a very welcome addition to the channel. Keep it up mate!
Thank you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying! And absolutely, Isaac is an incredible addition:) thanks for your support :)
Super happy u got a sponsor! Watched without skipping ;)
Me too! And thank you! I really appreciate that 😎 getting there :)
I'll have whatever Isaac is having for breakfast 😂
20W-50 oil is his go to beverage
Content quality is already enough for 1M subs. Hopefully soon mate
So kind! I appreciate that. Maybe one day! Thanks for your support :)
Im geting some strong Mad Max vibes from this build lol.
Good luck!
Me too! Thanks for the support!
Moving the body back was definitely the right choice, it'll be easier to modify the rear arches. Sounds like you got over a mayor hurdle.
Absolutely. Has made a big difference! I’m still a bit worried about whether the wheels will look too close together. But we shall find out! Big wheels incoming!
Awesome job. it doesn't matter how small of a step forward, its still progress.
I appreciate that, glad you enjoyed!
Id just move the rear axle mounts while carrying out the repairs to the chassis and say nothing. Sure they were rotten and needed replacing didnt they 😉
Haha that would be naughty! 😏
Exactly right. If you don’t resolve that centring issue then your finished article may well end up looking plain wrong, which would be a shame.
Move the shock mounts etc forward on the axle, the chassis would then be unmodified.
The modification rules only cover the chassis, the axle would still be an original one just slightly modified which would come within the ministry criteria.
I'd just lengthen the arms. Then the frame was 100% untouched. Except MAYBE shock and spring mounts
This was a nice video to wake up to!
I’m glad! Hope you enjoyed!!
Thanks!
You’re too kind! Thank you for your support! It really is appreciated:)
You could cut the back of the wings to get a larger wheelwell radius, and the same for the quarter panels in the rear
can always probably make some plastic/fiberglass widebody that can cover up any ugly cuts and make it look cooler
Yeah I think that’s what’s going to happen. The arches are massive, but the wheels that are coming…are even larger!
Some bolt on wider wheel arches will help reduce the visible gaps over the wheels
Absolutely. Also going to lower it a couple of inches
Such a refreshing build. Not another ls swap...
A suggestion regarding centering of the wheels in the wheel wells.
You can just lengthen the radius arms and driveshaft by the amount needed to center in the wheel arch.
You can do it to either of the axles or both. Maybe it is legal at your part of the world
Haha no LS in sight! Will that mess with the springs though? The discrepancy is 2.5 inches. Let me know, I’m just worried it will mess with other stuff!
This lad is good..
And I love is videos..
Hello needs some sponsorship...
Please sponsor him..
Give the lad some parts and money..🎉🎉
I appreciate your kindness! I’ve got so many ideas as well… so the more brands who can help out, the more they can become a reality!
great to see this passion, keep up!
Thank you! Lots to come :)
Absolutely loving this build! You have inspired me to get my own channel going. Can't wait to see the next step
Glad you’re enjoying! That’s great news! Let me know when you put your first video out!
Looking a lot more integrated now! Bigger rims will fill up the arches and i'm so glad you chopped that front guard, too! As you know, sometimes it can take all day just making a bracket, so progress might appear slow, but the journey of a thousand miles... etc. Nice that you've still got the weather for outdoor jiggling and light...!
It’s getting there! And yes the wheels will make a world of difference, then some suspension lowering!
I think that might have been the last outdoor day for some time! Thanks for watching :)
You could lower the Land Rover suspension a bit and I wonder whether you can move the rear axle rearward? It looks to be 50-75mm off the centre line of the astin, rear wheel arch?
Yeah once the new wheels are on, we can get a good idea of how much to lower it by! Sadly moving the axle is very involved as it’s hard mounted. But I think we will move the opening on the arch forward a bit!
Maybe a bit of both? I am not 100% sure of the axle location on the Disco, but maybe longer trailing arms and some lowering may push the rear ace backward by a little bit?
@@HudsonAutoFilms You could also move both front and rear axles by a little bit with some longer trailing arms and maybe some jank driveshaft extensions, it shouldn't affect the springs too much and shouldn't interfere with anything.
Another video with great progress, great work✌️
Thank you! I appreciate that. And very glad you enjoyed:)
Get those lowering springs on as it will raise the hub height up towards the body. I’m liking the look so far! 😎👍🏻
Absolutely, it will make all the difference! And some bigger wheels 😎
I think you're doing a great job! Build it to what you like. Enjoy the hobby.
Thanks mate! Appreciate it! Hope you’re enjoying!
Absolutely ludicrous build, been very much enjoying it!
Thanks for your support! I’m glad you’re enjoying! Lots of fun to come :)
Large improvement over last episode
Absolutely. Almost there!
Love this, it will look so brutal when its done!
I think so too! A beast!
Slowly but Surely getting there. Front looks good and with the Bumper will look really good. Just a shame that the Rear doesn't quite line up. I guess once you get your Big Wheels on, get it lowered you might be Able to adjust the Arches to suit!
Yeah the bumper will really make it look like a car again! And absolutely, it’s annoying but the new wheels will fill the space a lot. And we can make a custom trailing off arch! So it’ll all look correct again! Thanks for watching as always, much appreciated!
This should be right next to Super Fast Matt's offroad Viper some day
That would be cool 😎
Just address what you said at the start is correct chassis. Being that you are essentially can on chassis build it perfectly for you lengthen the body as you stagger the joining point. What most people do I replaced the sills and chassis rail with box , stagger the cut joint by putting a foot wide panel in the floor pan Either side of tunnel. And 300mm x 1.75mm sleeve plate on the underside of the tunnel joint
Great progress, I do like the stitching on the front wing, I'd leave it
Haha it is quite cool. But I want to make it nice and smart. Then use the heck out of it! Thanks for the support!
Very cool project. Great to see you have a sponsor. There should be enough totalled Aston Martins around (or being totalled while you work on the project) to ensure a parts supply. I wonder if there is sort of portal axle way to get the wheels further to the back - or the entire axle can be moved which would be the most straightforward. Best of success anyway 🥂
Thanks! And yes, a sponsor is a huge help when making the episodes.
The axle is so aggressively mounted. I think it would be easier to chop and lengthen the whole chassis which isn’t allowed. So I’m going to see how the whole thing looks once the new wheels are on and it’s lower! I’ll have to get very creative with the rear end! Thanks for your support :)
You had me drilling the tyre;-)
😎😂
Best part of the week 😎
Aw I’m glad!
Progress 👍Looking good. Ralph likes the concept, but it looks like he has some apprehension about the first drive😂.
Haha he knows he’s the test pilot!
Loving it...
Glad you’re enjoying!
You can move the axle locations forward or back without having to cut the chassis. It might affect articulation of the axles but I don't imagine the primary purpose of this conversion is to take it rock climbing.
With trailing arms and A frame? Let me know!
@@HudsonAutoFilms no, just lengthen the propshaft (or find a longer one from another LR product) and mount the differential and lengthen arms or create new mounts for the arms. Make new spring mounts. You don't actually have to cut the chassis. You're only talking a few inches to make it look right, you can easily get that by 'offsetting' the rear axle.
I'm going to try and get you what you need kiddo.
Thank you mate, any help is so greatly appreciated! Pop me an email sometime, it’s in the description :)
Looks really good now 👍
It certainly looks a bit less ridiculous! Just a bit
3:56 I think if you do the cable tie stitch properly it will look good and be permanent enough
I think I want to do a proper job. As will be painting the whole thing! So would be a shame to leave it!
Great to see progress and Issac. Seeing him again reminded me about the Aston you braced up. Is that still in play? Cheers Al
It’s still in play! But taken quite a turn, it will be back but not until this one is done!!
i love you
I’m so glad you said that. I feel the same way
As an Aston fan, especially the 2005-15 Vantage generation, this is horrifying and pure tragedy! But I'm loving the build and the progess :D If it's the only way to save an Aston body and frame then please carrying on your mad build! I hope it's gonna be called "The Astonishing" in reference to The Grand Tour's Excellent you mentionned.
Haha I know what you mean! The idea of it being crushed was an awful prospect, so I had to do something so it would survive! I like the name! I’ve been using Astrover!
You could use the bit of the chassis sticking out the back to mount a frame to hold fuel/spare tyre etc, that would look baller
That’s the plan! Will be awesome 😎
Ahhhh Ralph-erino is a good crime partner
The best!
ToP StUfF
Thanks! 😎
Soooo... Is it Aston Rover or Land Martin?
I think…ASTROVER 😎
I thought it was the Assrover Vantage?
Definately modify those rear arches and put some large wheels on!
Absolutely! Big wheels incoming 😎
Are you going to do anything to the engine to make it perform more like the Aston. Really enjoy this project
I think V1 will retain this engine. As I’m sure I’ll run into teething pains when I actually hit the road. Then once I know the car is safe and I’ve ironed out the kinks after a summer of driving. I’ll put something with some more power in!
@@HudsonAutoFilms nice. Not that I think it will be that slow, must be much lighter with the Aston body
I'm getting the feeling of 'more than you can chew" & "square peg in round hole vibes....Ralf knows what I mean....but I'm still going to stick around to see where this goes.
Don’t worry, we’ll figure it out!
😎😎
if you do right ... dvsa would not notice few inch extension on your chassis !
Haha naughty! We’ll see!
A bri'ish Monster Truck
🇬🇧🇬🇧
I feel like thevlast couple times someone said Isaac in a video I watched, they said it weird like "EYE-zach"
Maybe an accent thing?
@HudsonAutoFilms That is most likely why. Great video by the way.
Is there a bolt on solution that moves the rear axle back 100mm?
Potentially longer arms and A frame. But still trying to work out if that’ll actually do it
Mount(build) a longer A-frame, longer trailing arms (you can just buy those) and build 2 plates to relocate the springs over the rear axle as after all i would imagine you are not going to trial it anyways and the aston body is obviously lighter. You should be fine
Trouble is, the chassis arks up rapidly immediately after the current flat mounting area So would be easier to cut the whole chassis in the middle and add length. But that opens up legality issues again
Well, i don't live in the UK and not very familiar with MOT laws, but is a lot more flexible then what we have on the continent.
What i do know, and know very well, are landrovers. I know the chassis drops down but we are talking about a 1.5" stretch at best. Longer trailingarms and A-frame are things you can buy off of for example gwyn lewis, raptor 4x4, britpart, .... or just do it yourself. If you keep the stock springs (do not shorten them or put in lowering springs as you will have terrible off-road capabilities and chassis geometry) the longer rear suspension parts wich are normaly designed for long travel / high lift landies will move your axle back enough to make it look acceptable as now it does not, larger tires won't fix that issue either.
Get rid of the fueltank at the original location. It will clear up some space and its a 100L fuel tank, i don't think you will be crossing east africa with your contraption any time soon.
As mentioed before, i am unfamiliar with MOT rules, but in many EU countries on a commercial vehicle you are allowed to do what you want before the front axle and behind the rear axle. Bobtail the chassis?
Thanks for the info. That’s really interesting. Can I pick your brains further? Longer training arms and A frame - what spec do you suggest? And to what extent will they move the axle back? And can this be done without moving the spring plate?
Finally, forgetting the drivability. But pure concept. Would the addition of those parts…combined with lower spring, move it back even further? Many thanks
@@HudsonAutoFilmsi sent you an email (address mentioned in the description) 👋
the cameras can´t be delivered in EU
I will let them know!
I can't wait to see the new big wheels and rims. They will make or break the project. I hope they have the proportions of Fat Bastard's butt cheeks, because they have to draw the eyes away from the little things not sorted yet. Great going, mate!
You’re right… it’s going to be a tense moment. I’m going for a set of 35s. So quite a step up! We can then dial everything else in! Thanks for the support mate!
Just push the toe backwards in the rear a little. Maybe 😅
🫡😅
7:38 Are there Volvo parts on the Aston Martin ? Was it during the Ford era when Volvo and Aston were owned by Ford?
Certainly lots of Ford and Volvo parts on the mechanical side. Lots of the little ECUs that were left on the car were. But I didn’t have too much on the mechanical side left!
May I suggest when I get round to it later?? I can fix that front fender with bondo or some type of car glue product to fix ur finder if I may suggest to u?? that's when u get round to it soon??
Yes, will do! Just securing it temporarily:)
Make it more lower
¿lowerer?
He said he's lowering it in the video 😂
That’s the plan! :)