Rougharse Racing

Well-Known Member

• Oct 7, 2017

• #21

Colthebrummie said:

I don't think it works like that. If I put a new chassis under my 1977 series 3 it won't make it a 2017 model.

Col

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If you put a second hand chassis and axles under your Land Rover you stand a chance of single vehicle type approval (IVA) and a Q plate.

 

JoelC

Active Member

• Oct 7, 2017

• #22

Tim Sharp said:

think time has come to replace my 110 chassis. took the rear wheels of this afternoon to check brake pads, had a quick poke at the chassis and quite a few holes appeared. ive done a quick search and found a company called Shielder Chassis they seem to be quite cheap compared to the others. just wonder if anyone has had any experience with them and whats the quality like.

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I did see them at the LRO show (sheilder that is) - as far as i could work out, they are pretty much the same chassis specs as Richards in terms of thickness etc. My only comment would be that some of the welds looked a bit untidy, certainly not as neat as Richards or Marsland. I personally favour Richards, mainly because they are about 2 minutes down the road from me, and people who I know have had chassis from their have had no complaints. They are also pretty good to deal with if you want anything custom or extra.

 

Al2O3

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Full Member

• Oct 7, 2017

• #23

The nearside tubular outrigger was half an inch out on my Richard's Chassis. Caused a canny bit of hassle when rebuilding my Landy.

 

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paulski1

Member

• Oct 8, 2017

• #24

iv just ordered a shielder chassis the price was good and only £100 delivery,

 

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kevinz

New Member

• Mar 14, 2018

• #25

how did the sheilder chassis work out would be interesting to see if any good

 

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Tim Sharp

Member

• Mar 14, 2018

• #26

kevinz said:

how did the sheilder chassis work out would be interesting to see if any good

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Didn't go for a shielder chassis in the end. I went for a Richard chassis. There not had much different in price and the reviews seem good. Is a rolling chassis now and seem to be going together nicly.

 

Birdbrain

Well-Known Member

• Mar 14, 2018

• #27

Going through the same process with my 92 Defender. Was MOT'd in January 2017 but we took the decision to take it off the road for a rebuild in May 2017. It was our ex-company vehicle that we'd had since new from '92 and I bought it as I new the history and what needed doing to it. I was shocked at the corrosion on the top chassis rails where it couldn't be seen. Bought a nice new galvanised chassis from Richards which was then etched and sprayed with black raptor.