FDT 90V - Martin Welch


FDT 90V's first outing and Martin takes her off-road!

Owner :  Martin Welch
Registration :  FDT 90V
Engine :  SD1 spec Rover V8 3528cc Range Rover water pump & starter motor, 
P6 sump (don't ask!). Piper HR270/2 cam, Offenhauser 360 manifold, Holley 390 
carb, Mallory dual-point distributor. Stainless Steel sports exhaust (tubular 
manifold).
Fuel system :  Custom 90 litre tank, standard electric pump and bowl filter.
Cooling :  EFI radiator, twin 12" electric fans; thermostatic control with manual override and temperature alarm.
Transmission and axels :  All standard RR items.
LT95 4 speed manual/transfer box, vacuum centre diff-lock.
Fairey overdrive.
Rover axles. Front has "one-shot" grease and leather gaiters for steering swivels.
Suspension :  Standard RR, re-bushed with "Blue" Polybushes, +2" Procomp 
ES9000 shocks.
Wheels & Tyres :  US Wheel 8x15 Black & Chrome steel wheels fitted with Goodyear Wrangler MTR 32x11.5 Mud Terrain
Electrics :  Original dash loom, custom body/engine loom. Optima Red Top battery.
SPA Design combined electronic speedo/tacho & computer.
Year of Conversion :  2003
Location :  Lancashire
Other parts : Custom rear floor support frame.
Custom front seat frames.
Custom engine bay frame.
Reinforced spare wheel carrier.
Home-built side steps.
Custom tow bar.

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