willfromsussex Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ok , will do that tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Okay.. Started to clean up and do the welding to the rear axle (shock brackets etc). One of the splash shield bolts broke off, and I decided to pull out the halfshaft to get to it so I could drill it out. Oh dear, this resulted in a load of rust falling into the wheelbearing, meaning we had to strip the shaft down to clean and repack the bearings. They are a semi floating design shaft (double taper roller bearing). I had to make a tool to undo the massive nut then borrowed a press to get the rest of the bits off . Anyway, bit of fresh grease for the first time in 20 years can't hurt. Got bolt out with stud extractor, reassembled and welded on the shock mounts , aligning them to a jig I knocked up earlier. Ground off Patrol panhard rod mounts etc. Got the spash shields blasted but they turned into swiss cheese meaning welding. Then primed and painted them. Axle mounts and spring perches installed, sent for sandblasting, back from blasting, primed and painted in 2 coats of 2K black. Splash shields, Pipes, calipers refitted, and we're going to put the wheels on so we can roll it into place tomorrow. Axle is very heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Rollin' on all fours. project continues with work on the bodyshell Did I mention I'm hoping to have this car on the road in 5 days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtherotti Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 this will be a monster when done very envious of your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Can't wait to see this work of art, brilliant post. Davie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 5 days? sounds good to me... saves me waiting for updates Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 sandblasted body making exhaust making bits to repair bottom of goalpost workin on the tailgate too right , best get back to it.. 3 days to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You're going to try and paint it in 3 days as well? Ambitious, I like it Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 It's things like this that give me hope for rebuilding mine by next winter! best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco-dad Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 cant wait to see this finished,excellent thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Will, what's the score on your interior? As much period RR as possible or does the 4.2 need its own dash/instrument cluster? It's things like this that give me hope for rebuilding mine by next winter! best of luck! Are you just waiting for the tax and test to run out? I kinda wanna see a CSK undressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 stock seats,headlining , door cards etc, but putting a 1989 heater and dash top (better heating and ventilation) but using the patrol instrument binnacle thing and all patrol switches. (whole wiring harness patrol) Will need to box in the instruments properly at later date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 just realised i'm missing a wiper arm, anyone local got one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 just realised i'm missing a wiper arm, anyone local got one? Rear wiper arm/blade bit? I've got one, but my rear wiper is a botched Series job so it might not fit I'll have a look anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share Posted March 11, 2011 front, (hence urgent for mot monday) thats what happens when you build a car from remains of 2 range rovers, some bits are absent. GOing to try a local rover parts guy incase any car ones are same. Spline looks very common type on british cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 no luck at rover guy, anyone got an arm? Working on goalpost and rear crossmember Making some repair pieces for bottom of goalpost Welding new crossmember in . Also replaced some rusty metal on rear inner arch. applying new butyl seal to goalpost Back in, and stonechip paint / primer Also been slicing and dicing an old intercooler to get it to work on this car, had a piece of tube turned locally , I cut it and the end tank of the intercooler and made a filler piece then got it all tig welded in by another (awesome) local place. putting the inner wings back on Testing intercooler placement ready for making mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 putting the Lincoln green (2K) on the main body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Lincoln Green Lovely Colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 is the log staying? would make a fantastic euro box battering ram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 no I'm making a log manifold out of it shell painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco-dad Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 hi mate, how's it going.did you get the mot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 hmm unfortunately got let down by both of the people that were helping in the last few days so no, but shes further on than she was, so shouldn't be long now. What do you think? Patrol loom, fusebox, pedals and column installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Looks great Silver bumpers like the very early models would really set off the green IMO I read somewhere that Halfords Aluminium paint is the correct colour for the bumpers I take it you're using 2k paint? Looks better than it left the factory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yes everything except some small bits (brake boosters, springs, brackets) is 2K paint. I am putting waxoyl between all the parts as I assemble it too, takes a bit of time and mess but I want it to last. I have also engraved most of the parts of it , even inside where you can't see it or grind it off, just incase it ever gets stolen, oh and a few RFID chips and a tracker and custom immobiliser going in too just for belt & braces. I am rubbish at painting (no patience for all that prep) but I'm not going for concours vehicle, its strictly functional and I don't care about some runs etc. Its got to last me though, I can't see any reason why I won't still have this in 20 years time by which time it will be 60 , so like owning a 1952 car now, (ancient!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 My Dads Land Rover is a '56 and it works fine.... most of the time I saw on Retro Rides you were looking at bigger tyres? 31" tyres will fit nicely on stock height, but they'll rub a lot off-road, or with a 2" lift they won't rub too badly - Seems to be the default RTV setup that Not sure about 33's though, but with the weird weight distribution on this one borrowing some to trial fit sounds sensible Just don't, after all this, cut the arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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