Oh what have I gone and done!!

timeline100 · Feb 20, 2013

Hi Chaps and Chappettes,

I'm new here so go easy to start with

I'll get it out of the way before anyone asks, I've never owned a land rover of any description! I've always wanted one mind you, so it appears my mid life crisis has finally kicked in with a vengeance!

Did I buy a Japanese Bike, Oh no that would be far too sensible!

I bought this! An Ikea Landy!! What on earth was I thinking!!

Anyone got the instruction manual handy??

bencorkill · Feb 20, 2013

Thats a puzzle and a half! so is it a rebuild some ones given up on?

timeline100 · Feb 20, 2013

It was bought by a friend of mine from someone who'd given up on the rebuild.. her intention was to have it rebuilt... then she gave up too! I haven't the heart to watch it just sit around, although I'm pretty sure I've bitten off far more than I can chew I've got to give it a go.

uncle albert · Feb 20, 2013

petrol I see... would have gone derv meself , still you will know motor well by time finished , welcome and good luck

bencorkill · Feb 20, 2013

timeline100 said:
It was bought by a friend of mine from someone who'd given up on the rebuild.. her intention was to have it rebuilt... then she gave up too! I haven't the heart to watch it just sit around, although I'm pretty sure I've bitten off far more than I can chew I've got to give it a go.

Well its defiantly a project

haha! Just attack it in small chunks! what engine is it? or is it going to be? plus you will get lots of people on here with lots of advice and help

nick2303 · Feb 20, 2013

put ya location up m8...

i'm sure someone local can give ya some pointers..

good luck n i wish i had space to get one the same.. that chassis looks like a good one...

timeline100 · Feb 20, 2013

Thanks uncle albert, the engine went south many moons ago, my intention is to put a 200tdi in it.. seems like the sensible choice 'I hope'!

uncle albert · Feb 20, 2013

timeline100 said:
Thanks uncle albert, the engine went south many moons ago, my intention is to put a 200tdi in it.. seems like the sensible choice 'I hope'!

yes a good choice , nice simple engine min probs.

timeline100 · Feb 20, 2013

nick2303 said:
put ya location up m8...

i'm sure someone local can give ya some pointers..

good luck n i wish i had space to get one the same.. that chassis looks like a good one...

Location's updated nick, yeah the chassis is solid, I wish I had the space too!!

kato Disco · Feb 20, 2013

That will keep you busy fella. Welcome.

CountJimmy · Feb 21, 2013

Wow! Good luck!!! That looks like more than we could handle. I hope you've got somewhere warm and dry to do your jigsaw!

cammo45 · Feb 21, 2013

welcome timeline100, well you've certainly got yourself some work to do but its gonna be interesting and satisfying when you get it finished and a 200tdi is the best lump by far.

timeline100 · Feb 21, 2013

Thanks guys, I wish I did have somewhere warm and dry! I'm hoping that describes the UK this summer as it's going to be built on my drive!!

chunkymunky · Feb 21, 2013

Is it a new chassis? Shot blast and galvanize? Worth it in the long run

timeline100 · Feb 21, 2013

chunkymunky said:
Is it a new chassis? Shot blast and galvanize? Worth it in the long run

Seriously, I'm still wondering what I've done! I haven't seen the thing yet, I bought it from the photos! With money I haven't got!! The chassis sold it though purely based on the fact that it looks pretty solid.. I must be utterly mad!

chunkymunky · Feb 21, 2013

Well maybe but once you get started it amazing how quick it can all come together am sure.

mortalis · Feb 21, 2013

Good luck with that one mate. If your kettle works and you a hand just ask, I cant be that far From you

timeline100 · Feb 21, 2013

mortalis said:
Good luck with that one mate. If your kettle works and you a hand just ask, I cant be that far From you

I appreciate the offer, where are you? I'm in Derby and I have a fully operational kettle!

Aeowyn · Feb 21, 2013

If you have lashings of tea and chocolate biscuits then i will give you a hand ..... be a challenge wouldn't it lol

wattfield · Feb 22, 2013

It'll buff out

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