willfromsussex Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 I'm dismantling a 2dr rangie at the moment, the goalpost and rear crossmember are not that bad by the look of it, if you like I can give it a more through check over and get some pics of it once its off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 That'd be great if you could mate I can get rear cross-members new I think, but didn't you have problems with a new one from Paddocks? Goalposts would be great, must be better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Indeed, the right angled part of the crossmember wasn't quite right, I had to install it at a slight angle as a compromise, and the hinge holes were much too big, possibly because they are a metric size to be compatible with much later rangies? I have drilled out my hinges to match but I still need to see if the pins for the later vehicles were indeed a bigger size. Anyone got some? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I can measure mine next time I'm up working on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted May 29, 2011 Author Share Posted May 29, 2011 Tiny little update: You know how I said I loved eBay for getting me a set of SUs for £11.49? I take it all back What I've actually got is a set of standard fit Zenith Strombergs But every cloud has a silver lining - it's enabled me to transfer the linkages directly without swapping the manifold and carbs over, so for <10mins work the accelerator cable is now connected up and the carbs connected to each other - result It also means I've got a spare set of identical carbs if i need them, so this mistake was probably for the best The manifolds are slightly different it seems, but nothing to serious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have removed the goalpoast / rear crossmember assembly. Not perfect but could be used with some attention. Have a look and see if you think it's better than what you've got. Theres a rust hole a bit below the rear wiper hole. I can email bigger pics if you PM me your addy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 I think thats your best way forward, you will definatly need some new goal posts look at your pics. I was lucky and just got away with a rear crossmember and alot of patches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I am also pretty sure I saw those rear inner wings brand new on offer, either on rimmer bros or padocks this week. I think you will need some or alot of plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfromsussex Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Do you want this goalpost, as its still sat here outside and I will advertise it if you don't want it. Please message me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted June 20, 2011 Author Share Posted June 20, 2011 Will, you should have a PM, sorry I took so long to get back to you Long time no update. So, what have I achieved? Well: Suspension is on, and just needs setting up properly One of the new engines is in Most of the oil and water lines are done Bodywork is finished Just a bit of wiring left to do now The all important photo's: Did I not mention I wasn't on about the RR? Yes unfortunately I've been a tad distracted with this of late, so nothing has happened on the Range Rover, and I very much doubt too much will happen before August at this rate Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 those tyres look a little too road-biased to be of any use in the brown stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 your priorities are all wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwgriffiths Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 your priorities are all wrong It's louder, therefore its better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CftBIptJFF0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Take the exhaust off your 2 door and then see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fett Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 your shameless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangerover2doorclub Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Rimmer bros are your best option for retrim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannam.john Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hi , i have an original 76 RR. Yours looks about right. I will send you some pix when the moderator allows it as I am a new member. In the meanwhile you may find the book "Original Range Rover" by Taylor useful for originality. Beware! some body bits are getting quite rare so you will have to mend the bits you have got. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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