Buzz Overland - Gutted Grenadier

[NQ94]

Good to see the nearly full electrical lay out inside the Grenadier. It has me curious though. The negative battery cable, assuming left battery is the main, does the stud pass through the floor to an under floor cable to the front of the car? It almost looks like an area to be checked for good contact and voltage drop, the stud could be bigger particularly for winch fitted cars. This could be the cause for some vehicles having battery charging and issues with the winch stopping. This may an area to monitor with battery changes.

 

[ECrider]

presume safe to say Ryan didn't spec the heated front leather seats

 

[Tanters]

Awesome clearout! Some craic putting it all back together

Will follow with interest

 

[RyanT]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

 

[Cheshire cat]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

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Very exciting seeing all the avenues you are exploring.

 

[Jean Mercier]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

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Sooooooo ugly , but I am also very curious what the end result will be.
Don't forget your rock sliders

 

[Trialmaster]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

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Must be costing a fortune and the end result will be interesting.

Serious question, why a Grenadier, there must be lots of other better suited platforms for rallying?

 

[ADVAW8S]

Must be costing a fortune and the end result will be interesting.

Serious question, why a Grenadier, there must be lots of other better suited platforms for rallying?

Why ask why and bask in the awesomeness that is about to happen.

 

[LC0013]

This is a Epic Build! Can't wait to see the final results.

 

[Shaky]

Sorry to hear your gutted Gren’s roof is caving in and you have had to shore up the roof with some scaffolding, could you take it back for some warranty work ?

I can wait to see this thing when it’s finished.

I have vehicle name for you to ponder on Ryan, what about the “1925 Edition”

 

[[ Adam ]]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

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That's aggressive.

I like it

 

[diesel_jim]

~~It would be funny to rock up to your local dealer, and say "I've got a rattle from the dash somewhere.... can you sort it?"

 

[Virginie]

Buzz Overland : hâte de recevoir notre aménagement de coffre
traduction google : Buzz Overland: looking forward to receiving our trunk layout

 

[Shopkeep]

Shoehorn a N74 V12 into it and make a Rally Raid prototype!

 

[DaBull]

Little sneak preview of progress so far:

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Hi Ryan and Alex, Is this going to be something we can order.... The very best with your build. Can't wait to see the finished Grenadier. DaBull

 

[RyanT]

Sooooooo ugly , but I am also very curious what the end result will be.
Don't forget your rock sliders

This one is all about function and light weight, though not sure light weight and the Grenadier go together too well.

 

[RyanT]

Must be costing a fortune and the end result will be interesting.

Serious question, why a Grenadier, there must be lots of other better suited platforms for rallying?

There are a few reasons.
1. We absolutely love this platform and have a genuine curiosity to see what it is really capable off.
2. To have something we can test some upcoming products on in the toughest environment. This will have our big brake kit and suspension package we are working on to name a couple.
3. It's a first that we know of and will invariably attract some positive exposure for us. We have some exciting events planned and The Good Wood festival of speed should be its first outing.
4. And finally, because race car!

 

[Max]

This one is all about function and light weight, though not sure light weight and the Grenadier go together too well.

It looks strong...solid welds and you have built 3 sections of the cage...was that so you could bench build it and in the end, how will you fasten it to the vehicle? I am a curious bystander, thanks in advance

 

[staitleman]

Hey Guys,

We have a pretty exciting build brewing here at Buzz Overland. Can't spill the beans yet but figured there may be a few interested in what a gutted Grenadier interior looks like. If anyone wants anything specific just shout. View attachment 7852163

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Cheers

Ryan

You should have done that bits at a time. Somewhere in that mess is the device that makes the clicking speed warning. You could have isolated it and sent us of photo of what to disconnect.

 

[Relentless]

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Great stuff thank you. Lots of valuable information in the photos.