Popular Post Simon_CSK Posted January 1 Popular Post Share Posted January 1 Just wondering what projects people or starting and finishing in the coming year. I am working to get a 2009 3.6TDV8 Sport back on the road by changing the turbos. Getting the sub frame and diff changed on my TDV8 L322 although I am subbing out that project to get it on the road quickly. My main project however is a new house and garage. As an Architect it has always been a dream to design and build my own house and as a LR nut it has to have a large garage. I already have the land and got the sign off for the design two weeks ago from the boss (Mrs. A.) The house has been designed over a 6 car garage capable for all Range Rovers. And a huge car port to park the cars that are for driving. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Very nice... Hope there are no issues with planning and you get your dream built regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 1 Author Share Posted January 1 12 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Very nice... Hope there are no issues with planning and you get your dream built regards Stephen I have planning of the site for 10 houses so the principle of houses is established however the design for the 10 houses was a nightmare because it was close to a conservation area. I may have difficulty but you don't know until you try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Just now, Simon_CSK said: I have planning of the site for 10 houses so the principle of houses is established however the design for the 10 houses was a nightmare because it was close to a conservation area. I may have difficulty but you don't know until you try. Fingers crossed Regards Stephen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep The Disco Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Where's the lift ramp for the range rover going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Finish the trailer. Fit out toilet area and create/install kitchen area. Rebuild a 200tdi for the ibex. Finish house remodel. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Just the usual pottering on........ Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soutie Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Finish my 1989 110 and get her back on the road hopwfully without finding any more self inflicted errors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snagger Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 That is a very interesting and good looking home design. Good luck with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Neverending jobs list on the 109, same on the ambulance, and possibly even do a little bit on the RR if time & money & motivation allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Re-chassis Farm 90 and any other bits required to make it a reliable workhorse. Deadline July 2023 as that is when the Discovery MOT is due and its not likely to be worth putting through again. Reskin and paint the doors for my 90 which have been sat in the garage for 2 years. Sort a few jobs on the V8 Series and put it up for sale. Fit Diesel heater to my office. Finish workshop (roller shutter, water and electrics) Bit more fencing in the field Make a start on studio conversion/kitchen bathroom fitting if funds and time allow (highly unlikely this year) I think that will do, will have to start another thread for events and trip for 2024 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep The Disco Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 7 minutes ago, Jon W said: Re-chassis Farm 90 and any other bits required to make it a reliable workhorse. Deadline July 2023 as that is when the Discovery MOT is due and its not likely to be worth putting through again. Reskin and paint the doors for my 90 which have been sat in the garage for 2 years. Sort a few jobs on the V8 Series and put it up for sale. Fit Diesel heater to my office. Finish workshop (roller shutter, water and electrics) Bit more fencing in the field Make a start on studio conversion/kitchen bathroom fitting if funds and time allow (highly unlikely this year) I think that will do, will have to start another thread for events and trip for 2024 V8 series? What is this you make me rise to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 2 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Just the usual pottering on........ Regards Stephen This. Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 finish my 110 build on new galv chassis, bmw m57 diesel and 6 speed bmw manual gearbox , king cab and shortened hcpu body. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 3 hours ago, Stellaghost said: Just the usual pottering on........ Regards Stephen You mean 1UZ before Summer Sisters? I have a list as long as my arm, and only half will get done, but priorities are something like: Finish LGT bonnet Shave LGT headlamp buckets (don't ask! Will post in my thread at some point) Almost 6x6m garage attached to house, so less need to go to parents to do things, easier to tinker in the evening. Front winch on LGT (means chopping chassis about) Ali fuel tank and in-tank EFI pump Ali air box Ali crankcase breather/catch can Plus the usual pottering on. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep The Disco Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 £120k in my pocket..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elbekko Posted January 1 Popular Post Share Posted January 1 <insert link to my post in last year's thread> 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Loads for me to be getting on with in 2024, the 110 will probably carry on being ignored for the most part. I've got a GKN Overdrive to breath some life into and then fit, and I have been given a diesel heater so I'm going to build a compartment into the 2nd row floor for it to be fitted into. I've got a Variable Geometry Turbo to have a tinker with as time allows. Timing belts over due as well, perhaps it won't be getting ignored come to think of it. Outside of land rovers, I'll continue to grow my business, hopefully purchase a vertical machine centre in the near future for that. Then there's the relocation of Avro Shackleton WR963 I'm waist deep in.. My 5 inch gauge 9F build. The pair of Gauge 1 9F builds I'm doing for a friend. And then there's the house, kids, dogs etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECCANO Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Let me be the first to say the 9f builds require a thread! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 21 hours ago, Bowie69 said: You mean 1UZ before Summer Sisters? Ahhh @Bowie69 you wouldn't be pushing me along now would you........ Regards Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 11 minutes ago, Stellaghost said: Ahhh @Bowie69 you wouldn't be pushing me along now would you........ Regards Stephen It's called encouragement, Stephen, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 19 hours ago, MECCANO said: Let me be the first to say the 9f builds require a thread! All being well, this is the 5 inch build: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10202100266440586&type=3 And this is the gauge 1 builds: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10225021070406360&type=3 Feel free to add me to your friends list if you want to follow progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 (edited) On 1/1/2024 at 11:58 AM, Simon_CSK said: Just wondering what projects people or starting and finishing in the coming year. I am working to get a 2009 3.6TDV8 Sport back on the road by changing the turbos. Getting the sub frame and diff changed on my TDV8 L322 although I am subbing out that project to get it on the road quickly. My main project however is a new house and garage. As an Architect it has always been a dream to design and build my own house and as a LR nut it has to have a large garage. I already have the land and got the sign off for the design two weeks ago from the boss (Mrs. A.) The house has been designed over a 6 car garage capable for all Range Rovers. And a huge car port to park the cars that are for driving. Looks cracking. I'm not an architect but love property and the wife and I aim to build our own home one day. Always on the lookout for nice plots of land that we may be able to get one day! Problem is planning out our way is brutal unless you want to build 200 substandard homes at a time (persimmon 🤬). My project this year is that I'm inheriting a 1993 defender 110, 200tdi. Grew up mud plugging in this mirror but its now needing some TLC. So will be cracking on getting rid of some.stuff to make space and also getting it back on the road 😁 Outside of that, just cracking on at work hoping I may convince @Stellaghostthat not all engineers are lazy! 😂 Edited January 2 by Stinkfloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon_CSK Posted January 2 Author Share Posted January 2 3 minutes ago, Stinkfloyd said: Looks cracking. I'm not an architect but love property and the wife and I aim to build our own home one day. Always on the lookout for nice plots of land that we may be able to get one day! Problem is planning out our way is brutal unless you want to build 200 substandard homes at a time (persimmon 🤬). My project this year is that I'm inheriting a 1993 defender 110, 200tdi. Grew up mud plugging in this mirror but its now needing some TLC. So will be cracking on getting rid of some.stuff to make space and also getting it back on the road 😁 Depends where in Scotland you want to live. I have land that I could part with for a house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkfloyd Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Just now, Simon_CSK said: Depends where in Scotland you want to live. I have land that I could part with for a house. Mid/east Lothian/Scottish borders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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