Series 2a Rapid Restoration Finished (well nearly)

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MFC

MFC

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In the middle of March I started the renovation of our Series 2a (1968) and tried to focus of the big issues surrounding chassis (which is ok) drive train and suspension. Jobs done
  • Swivels
  • Front Half shaft Bearings
  • Handbrake seal
  • New Springs all round
  • New dampers
  • New Brake cylinders (rear)
  • Axles Tubes renovated and Painted
  • Diffs out and inspected
  • Diff Pinions seals changed
  • New Windscreens
  • New Side rubbers (very hard)
  • Painted (2k by hand - including roof off etc)
  • All bolts cut off and replaced with A2 Stainless (wings Tub crossmembers)
  • Radiator repaired
  • Handbrake Overhauled
  • New rear half shafts and drive members
  • Welding to chassis, Radiator cowl
  • Painting all axles, hubs, and as much chassis as we can
  • Repair both wing front light (side and indicator support)
  • New rear door skin and repair sections
  • New lights all round
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  • etc etc etc
Drove here today out of the carport where all the work was done, would be completely finished but have been 'paddocked'
Really good project if anyone needs any help on the above jobs please shout!! Had great help from my daughters as really turned in a family project!!!! took around 6-7 weeks but gave 100% gas
Just waiting for a track rod and ball joints then we can start the commisioning - and then try getting through the tough Austrian import test!



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Mine's that colour too but very faded by comparison. Looks good. A huge amount of work in a short time.
 
John S said:
Mine's that colour too but very faded by comparison. Looks good. A huge amount of work in a short time.
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Thanks alot, for Info I had The paint made up to The Landover Masai red paint code, also bought some of the same red from paddocks for inside etc...very different color.....
 
looks nice does that. Job well done :). Good to see the youngsters involved too :)

Austrian import test ????? Please explain ;)
 
Well you have made up my mind, I want the bumper risers and Maltese grill for mine now!! I just need to find them at a sensible price.
Despite being a series 3 mine is the same colour so will look the same as yours when fitted, which is very nice.
 
Disco1BFG said:
looks nice does that. Job well done :). Good to see the youngsters involved too :)

Austrian import test ????? Please explain ;)
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Basically a type test for importation, as was made before EU a bit complicated to convince them on the tech stuff ie what size wheels, tyres, brakes etc etc etc will report back
 
MFC said:
In the middle of March I started the renovation of our Series 2a (1968) and tried to focus of the big issues surrounding chassis (which is ok) drive train and suspension. Jobs done
  • Swivels
  • Front Half shaft Bearings
  • Handbrake seal
  • New Springs all round
  • New dampers
  • New Brake cylinders (rear)
  • Axles Tubes renovated and Painted
  • Diffs out and inspected
  • Diff Pinions seals changed
  • New Windscreens
  • New Side rubbers (very hard)
  • Painted (2k by hand - including roof off etc)
  • All bolts cut off and replaced with A2 Stainless (wings Tub crossmembers)
  • Radiator repaired
  • Handbrake Overhauled
  • New rear half shafts and drive members
  • Welding to chassis, Radiator cowl
  • Painting all axles, hubs, and as much chassis as we can
  • Repair both wing front light (side and indicator support)
  • New rear door skin and repair sections
  • New lights all roundView attachment 122349
  • etc etc etc
Drove here today out of the carport where all the work was done, would be completely finished but have been 'paddocked'
Really good project if anyone needs any help on the above jobs please shout!! Had great help from my daughters as really turned in a family project!!!! took around 6-7 weeks but gave 100% gas
Just waiting for a track rod and ball joints then we can start the commisioning - and then try getting through the tough Austrian import test!



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How on earth did you get your daughters involved with the renovation :confused: My three girls cringe if ever they need to ride in my Td5 90. Only if it's towing their horse box will they ride in it. :rolleyes: You must be the best Dad in the world :cool:
 
Alan Crossley said:
How on earth did you get your daughters involved with the renovation :confused: My three girls cringe if ever they need to ride in my Td5 90. Only if it's towing their horse box will they ride in it. :rolleyes: You must be the best Dad in the world :cool:
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Not best Dad but have 2 wonderful girls - did the axle and gearbox fluids yesterday and little hands were very welcome (hair do needed work afterwards)
 
Trumar said:
Hello sir, love what you have done with your Land Rover!! Have you got pictures of your handbrake overhauled Please?
Thanks Mark
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Hi this was a while ago now - I think all that was done on the handbrake was the rear output seal and lubed up. Did a complete overhaul an a series 1 more recently though
 
Ok no problem I am doing my truck up as and when I get some money. I took out the handbrake to de rust and grease up where needed. I forgot to take a photo before I dismantled the handbrake and now I can’t remember how the parts went together. I didn’t think it would be a problem as I have Haynes Land Rover also I didn’t think it would be hard to find a picture!! Well the book is no good and neither can I find a picture on the internet. Any chance you got or do you know a internet site I can use? Thanks Mark
 
Trumar said:
Ok no problem I am doing my truck up as and when I get some money. I took out the handbrake to de rust and grease up where needed. I forgot to take a photo before I dismantled the handbrake and now I can’t remember how the parts went together. I didn’t think it would be a problem as I have Haynes Land Rover also I didn’t think it would be hard to find a picture!! Well the book is no good and neither can I find a picture on the internet. Any chance you got or do you know a internet site I can use? Thanks Mark
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Is this any use?

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