[Mog 404 axles]

You could sell them to military vehicle contractors...

 

Cheers

Dave

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

No...

Apparently I over worked my new hip doing the shed...

Surgeon was cranky, said I have to take it very easy for 6 months.

Most of his patients are proper old farts and just watch TV or a fish tank for a year after surgery....

I'm ok ish, just pain every step, and kneeling/bending is s**t. (now more pain than before the operation)

No painkillers (apparently, they are addictive...)

I will get back into it soon, just very aware that I get zero sympathy from wifey if I f**k it up again... (or the doctor...)

Cheers

Dave

 

 

 

[MOG LR hybrid axle build]

Looking good Stephen!

 

Will the splines need heat treating/hardening?

 

Cheers

Dave

[Mog 404 axles]

What's the date stamp on the Treps?

 

They get hard after sitting a while...

(Motorcycle background, I have brand new never used 5+ year old tyres on a project bike. They will go in the bin prior to riding the bike...😐)

 

Cheers

Dave

[K110]

With my ghetto plating method, you could just dip the machined surface into the solution.

So only the very end of the stud is subject to any witchcraft.

Probably...😁

Cheers

Dave

[K110]

It's the humidity and proximity to the sea that gets us...

I got a chunk of Zinc from a boat shop, used an old phone charger and some hydrochloric acid.

Puts a light coat of zinc on whatever you dunk in it (overnight)

Plenty YouTube videos showing how to.

Cheers

Dave

[K110]

Hey Serg,

are you going to electroplate them? 

The ends will turn orange real quick! 

 

Cheers

Dave

[K110]

Hey Serg, 

what's the DCV going to do? 🤔

Cheers

Dave

[Three weeks with no action...]

Was multiple daily updates.

What are you lot all up to (or not)?

My excuse is I had a hip replacement 6 months ago, then overdid things building my new garage...

Doc is not impressed, I need to take it easy or will f**k up my new leg permanently.

Hope you lot are all OK. 🍺

Cheers

Dave

[1985 2.5 petrol defender 110]

Keep it simple.

Refresh all of the ignition.

New plugs, leads, distributor cap, points, condenser.

Set valve clearances, set timing.

Make sure carburetor is performing properly. (replace if not)

The 2.5 is more than enough for your needs/driving style.

Cheers

Dave

[1985 2.5 petrol defender 110]

My carburetor was corroded inside.

Cleaned it many times, but it was always giving poor running.

A new carb and it was like a new car.

Cheers

Dave

Carburetter 2.5 4-Cyl 87 On (Weber) ETC6350 Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. (island-4x4.co.uk)

[1985 2.5 petrol defender 110]

I had a 2.5 petrol County in the UAE.

It was bad at first.

Then fully serviced, new carburetor, top end de-coke (remove head, clean everything, reassemble with new gaskets etc)

After this it was excellent.

So, I would just do this to your car.

Much cheaper than an engine swap.

Cheers

Dave

 

 

[Wires that won’t solder.]

What's the purpose of a diode in your trailer wiring?

 

Stop back feed to the car?

 

What and why? 🤔

 

Cheers

Dave

 

 

[m57 engined 110]

The cut is to create clearance for the uni joint onto the box. 

 

Cheers

Dave

[m57 engined 110]

You gain space in the engine bay by moving the steering box to the outside of the chassis.

With this kit.

P38 steering conversion kit | Blackbird Industries

 

Cheers

Dave

 

[Mog 404 axles]

"it's all just metal and you can do a hell of a lot with it in a suburban garage with a bit of determination."

 

And Stephens otherworldly skills....🤩

 

Cheers

Dave

[Mog 404 axles]

Chain mail tyres? 

Well within Stephans capabilities...

 

Cheers

Dave

 

[Mog 404 axles]

The obvious solution for Stephen is.....

 

Just make your own tyres! 🤣🤣🤣

 

Cheers

Dave🤪

[Series 2 "Restomod"?]

Do you two work together?🤔

@Stinkfloyd and @Stellaghost

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

It's the first time I've had level concrete to adjust the mower deck!

Normally lives in its own shed!

 

Going to install a pair of Series tanks under the seat box.

The drivers side one is long range and will need to be chopped to fit in the Defender chassis.

 

Cheers

Dave

[Series 2 "Restomod"?]

It's cool that your uncle gets to see you enjoy/improve your inheritance!

You can take him mud plugging when it's fixed!

Post pix here.

 

Cheers

Dave

 

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

Merry Christmas all! 

Look what I got. 😍

Still heaps to do, need a wee rest now. 🍺

 

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

Nah, walking on it after 2 hours! 😁

 

32kpa concrete and 30°C! 🥵

 

It's wet cos I hosed it to stop it drying too quick! 🤪

 

Cheers

Dave

 

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

Two post lift coming soon! 🙃

 

[Series 2 body on 110 chassis with Disco V8/auto.]

No Landie progress, but shed progress! 

54 M2 of nice level concrete! 😍