Barry Cade Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Boss bought a new series 3 88" Land Rover new in 1974. Put it in the stables in 1986 due to rampant Chassis and Bulkhead rot. Now the caravanning season is beginning to quieten down, I've been tasked with the restoration. New chassis has been bought. Most of the original has been swept in the bin. Sigmund Fraud, DVee8, D Spares & Tyres and 21 others 24
SiC Posted September 18, 2017 Posted September 18, 2017 Just another 8 months... beko1987, Dirk Diggler and Barry Cade 3
Guest Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Some bulkhead progress. Tickman, Steviemillar, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6
Rusty_Rocket Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Bulkhead looking good. Tempted to have it galvanised when it's repaired? They seem to be able to do that now without warping the (thin) metal!
Guest Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Bulkhead looking good. Tempted to have it galvanised when it's repaired? They seem to be able to do that now without warping the (thin) metal! Nah- just a good coat of paint and some wax- I doubt it'll get used much when its finished. I've been "informed" I've got a Perkins S1 from 1950 to do next... Rusty_Rocket 1
Momentary Lapse Of Reason Posted September 22, 2017 Posted September 22, 2017 Call that rot! This is more what a rotten Land Rover looks like... (But they do get worse) Barry Cade and They_all_do_that_sir 2
Guest Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Some progress, chassis,brakes,'box and axles done, engine ran today,but nullified 147 Priuses. Still lots to do... Dirk Diggler, Mr Laurence, Steviemillar and 11 others 14
Kiltox Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Fuck - he laid it up at 12 years old due to rot and you’re having to sort it out at 43?
Guest Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Fuck - he laid it up at 12 years old due to rot and you’re having to sort it out at 43?How did you know how old I am?? Yeah, it's been lying in a stable beside a S1 Perkins. One of those get round to it motors- It had been seriously bodged over the 12 years with bits of caravan and silicone. I started the job as a caravan technician and have done little else but LR fettling... At least the P38 left us today, goodbye and you'll not be missed. oldcars, Kiltox and somewhatfoolish 3
Isaac Hunt Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 Some progress.............. Still lots to do... IMG_20171123_132745797.jpgLMFAO....still lots to do, bloody near finished it !!!. No point in hanging around Barry Cade 1
tommotech Posted November 25, 2017 Posted November 25, 2017 Decent progress that, looks like it’s taking shape nicely. Barry Cade 1
Guest Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 It Moves!! Getting everything lined up was a real hassle- new chassis, bulkhead fabricated out of 2 with 2 new footwells, rear tub from another "88 and bits here and there. Took a few jacks, some big levers and a lot of swearing to get it all lined up. Got it to nearly stop smoking and mechanically all good. Brake pipes and make a wiring loom next. dome, taxi paul, Rusty_Rocket and 8 others 11
drum Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Great work. You can buy a wiring loom off the shelf for these if the boss is willing to pay. Might save you some grief.
Guest Posted December 4, 2017 Posted December 4, 2017 Won't be this Friday.. I'm on a 5 day gas course.. gonna make my own loom and add on 7n,7s and 13 pin towing electrics, proper glow plugs and a modern fusebox. Have to make sure it's got a decent heater too.. djimbob and oldcars 2
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