Meet “Mighty Mite”
He was an all stock original 1979 Santana, and in terrible shape.
Now, he’s a Rad Rover for sure !
The general work list :
- Added a TURBO ! – I’ve never heard of anyone successfully doing this to a 2.25L Diesel so I feel we are the first !
- Range Rover Classic power steering
- New made to order galvanized chassis
- New bulkhead
- New ALUMINUM Dashboard AND Gauge Cluster housing made by us !
- New Defender front and rear seats
- Aluminum Radiator and Electric fan
- Wootz transfer case oil tank
- LED package everywhere
- Everything chemically dipped and or media blasted and powder coated
- 100% Custom wiring
- Aftermarket cab heater and our special design assemble system
- Also our design, a clutch peddle pivot pin for the master cylinder
- ALL lines are stainless braded flex lines for brakes, fuel, clutch, cooling… etc
- Racor marine grade fuel filter unit
- Twin stainless steel fuel tanks by Pangolin 4×4
- Made to order and modified front bumper with 8k lb WARN winch – modified Pangolin 4×4 bumper
- Locking Hubs by Forbyn Bros which are slightly upgraded / modified of the WARN hubs that were discontinued in 1980 AND Forbyn Bros billet aluminum door hinges are very slick !
- Exmoor Trim soft top and made to order absolutely gorgeous steering wheel
- All stainless steel intake and exhaust system custom made by my man John Coopy (a hotrod builder and magician welder / fabricator) with Magnaflow muffler
- Heavy duty clutch pack
- 200tdi oil filter housing and Mishimoto oil cooler
- A massive intercooler
- Upgraded 140a alternator
- Upgraded super powerful starter motor
An all around immense amount of modifications of body and bones was this build. Every part no mater how seemingly insignificantly small it may appear has been address with care, concern, and passion for the pursuit of perfection and quality over anything else.
We take great pride in our work. Patience and Persistence renders quality results.
Interested in having a RAD ROVER ?
Email or call in to radrovers.com to see what we can restore for you.
Thank You and make your life extraordinary !
