Talk to me about Range Rover Classic bulkheads

[mwgriffiths]

Alright guys and gals, I've got some questions for you:

1. What differences are there between RRC bulkheads? Could a last-of-the-line one be fitted onto an early model? I assume heater elements and so on are different?
2. Do you know of anywhere that does repair footwells or an exchange unit like you can find for Series motors?
3. Has anyone galvanised one before? I'm keen to get mine solid again and try to keep it that way for more than two minutes Did it warp in the process?

I think that's all of the questions for now

And because this topic is quite boring as a reward for getting this far, have some shamelessly stolen pictures of Range Rovers:

Matt

[p76rangie]

I put one from an 86 into a 74 and they were identical. I assume the same for later models. There is a mob in the UK that makes the panels. Can't remember the name, but they were very cheap in price.

[task]

2 door and 4 door A posts are different

Early 2 doors had bolt-apart front sections.

I believe the footwel cheeks changed slightly around the EFi time to mount relays etc, as would have the bulkhead to accommodate the extra cables.

1994 brought the softdash and the dash mounting points changed accordingly.

I think the bulkhead general shape remained roughly the same throughout the lifespan.

[p76rangie]

This is the site for metal footwells, etc.

http://www.yrm-metal-solutions.co.uk/range-rover-classic-1-c.asp

[task]

I bought all my repair panels from YRM but wasn't aware they did the footwells, they're not listed on the website...

The quality of the YRM parts is fantastic though

[mwgriffiths]

Back to the drawing board - I thought I'd tracked down a set of foot well repair panels. Alas no, no stock

Then again, I doubt it'd be too hard to fab some replacements up......

[willfromsussex]

Later cars (86 on?) had concealed bonnet hinges, the bulkhead was a bit different as a result, plus some of the strengtheners etc are not there because they don't have to take bolts anymore as they are for spotwelding.

I have a brand new late model bulkhead here on the shelf so i compared.

[mwgriffiths]

Cheers guys - looks like I need to be careful if I find a good condition replacement

[p76rangie]

And because this topic is quite boring as a reward for getting this far, have some shamelessly stolen pictures of Range Rovers:

I just like the photo of the 2 door. It is very close to the colour that I will be painting my 2 door Ute. I did not realise that I was painting it an original colour. The photo has also given me an indication of what it will look like.

This is a photo of the colour I will be painting it.

[FridgeFreezer]

Give Martin Toole a ring (AKA Range Rover Recycled Parts) 07885 025872, he has been known to import 2-door shells from sunny places and if anyone is going to have a good bulkhead kicking around, he will.

[geoffbeaumont]

There are a few changes with the softdash bulkheads in a addition to the mounting brackets - heater pipe holes in completely different places, for instance. Probably nothing that couldn't be addressed if you're okay at fabrication, but a lot more hassle than getting the right one for the car.

[p76rangie]

What my ute will look like when finally finished thanks to your photo posted.

[mwgriffiths]

Those are some fantastic Photoshop skills! The goal for mine is the original image

The colour is Tuscan Blue, paint code LR236 if that's any use

Cheers for thus replies guys, looks like I need to avoid avoid the later models if I want a drop-in replacement.

[p76rangie]

Those are some fantastic Photoshop skills! The goal for mine is the original image

The colour is Tuscan Blue, paint code LR236 if that's any use

Cheers for thus replies guys, looks like I need to avoid avoid the later models if I want a drop-in replacement.

I had already purchased the paint and the colour I am using is a Ford colour called Bionic Blue. It is a bit brighter than the Tuscan Blue, but close enough to get a reasonable idea of how it will look.

[Clive]

I think you will find that the 'Soft Dash' bulkhead is considerably different to the earlier models. I think the wiper motor is mounted in a slightly different location, the part under the scuttle panel is curved and is susceptible to corrosion. The lip for the hinges is different as well. I think the window surround is different as the 'Soft Dash' has a bonded screen!

Internally it is even more different. The mounting for the steering column and the pedal box are different. The dash mounting brackets are also different.

I was led to believe that you could not swap these bulkheads over, but I am not convinced that that is true, but have not tried it myself. I dream of a 2-door soft dash!!! One day.....

I'm of the opinion that it is possible to use these bulkheads on earlier models, but there are a lot of bits and pieces to change. If you install a soft dash as well, you're task will be considerably easier. The bulkheads from the 300TDi Discoverys are also the same. You could even fit a Discovery dash

With regard to earlier models, all models up to the 'soft dash' are almost identical except that the door pillars are different. Originally the welded body shells used the same components as the bolted bodyshells, just welded together!