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What is DEC ?
DEC is a 100" Land Rover Defender built on a Range Rover Chassis. Currently it's about 90% complete. The roll cage, trim and extra spot lights still need to be fitted.
Why build a 100" Land Rover Hybrid ?
Although I loved my TYG I got a yen to build something different. Why? Well, because : -- In the Yorkshire Off Road Club you are allowed a shunt on competition events if you have a wheel base of 100" or more. This may be an advantage in some cases.
- TYG was a little on the cramped side and when camping there is precious little room for 2 people with all their gear.
- I wanted to create a vehicle of which I know the history - it's build and quality.
- A van was required for security when travelling into Europe.
- It would give me the opportunity to play with some more power tools!!
What was DEC originally ?
DEC was a 1988 3.5 EFi Rover Rover. Purchased in the middle of December 2003.
click the Range Rover for a larger image.
- The roof rack made from a very heavy tubular steel design.
- It had a couple of mobile phone holders.
- Thanks to some kids the rear window had been smashed.
- Finally as typical of motor that's been stood the fuel filler door was rusted shut.
For more information on the hybrid build:-
- Check out the build gallery where each stage of the build was photographed and documented.
- What problems did I run into ?
- The design for an internal fuel tank.
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