So I've finally started doing some bits to the old girl, I've been going over it and seeing what it needs and the list is very long. I have ordered some parts to keep me busy over the next weekends, but so far have ordered the bulkhead panels from YRM metals and some other bits.
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To do list:

- Bulkhead welding
- Rear prop UJ's
- Remove cage for re-paint and welding bulkhead
- All brake pads and some brake pads
- Front and rear lights wiring
- Re-mount bucket seats and fit harness's
- O/S F Wheel bearing
- Track rod rubber boots
- Rear shock bushes
- Front radius arm bushes
- Bonnet bushes
T.B.C..

Jobs done:
- Cleaned interior due to excessive mud
- Fit new rear transfer box oil seal
- Tidied up rear N/S Tub corner capping
- Swapped tyres with ones of my trayback as they are better condition.

Few photos:
Tidied up rear quater:
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Rear prop UJ (this was only the front half still need to investigate rear half)
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Will keep updating as I go along :)
 
So today was a bit of a fight getting the cage off and doing the prop UJ's as I ended up cracking my vice on its first use so now going to get a 2nd had record vice.
But now all ready for the welding to be done in a couple of weeks time.
Did also get all the locks changed over as the old ones were useless.

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An old British vice will be far more suitable as you say :) I have a Record 84 that takes a beating and doesn't bat an eye :D
 
So this week I had of work to get a few bits done, The upper bulkhead corners have been done and the drivers footwell, I'm not that happy with the outcome but as a first try I can say if there is a next time I know I'd do it with the bulkhead completely removed from the vehicle.
Next job was to strip the turbo as the fins were damaged and had a alot of play in all directions. I had a look at the wiring and that is just a mess so I'm going to remove it all and start again once a used competition dash arrives I have ordered.
I've checked the rear wheel bearings and they are not filled with grease but rust instead,

Images for all those who are interested:
Drivers bulkhead before:

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Bulkhead after:
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Rear wheel bearing:
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Front wheel bearing and its remains:
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I love these project threads, every time I see one, I think, I want to do this, and then I remember I was the one that 'hung' a toilet roll holder thinking 'it's so small, I won't need a spirit level' and now I have to claim it was a design decision to everyone that happens to use that room...
 
So a few more bits arrived today the brakes which I forgot to take a picture of and the intercooler which is bigger than the alisport one that was fitted but at a fraction of the cost haha be interesting to see how it performs
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and the used custom competition truck dash because its the only one I could find
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More updates to come in the following days once the turbo CHRA arrives and the weekend when I'll be fitting some of the bits :)
 
the new CHRA arrived today so rebuilt it tonight, bit annoyed some dust landed on the vanes but I'll blow that out before fitting.
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Lordy, that LR has more mud & crud than a freshly ploughed 10 acre field :eek: Good luck with the project...and Corteco, Mintex & YRM components in one box is a very good sign ;)
 
How did it fit up ok?
If I get time to modify the fan and intercooler frame on monday I'll upload pictures as its quite big haha
Lordy, that LR has more mud & crud than a freshly ploughed 10 acre field :eek: Good luck with the project...and Corteco, Mintex & YRM components in one box is a very good sign ;)
Cheers it is testing me at the moment need to buy even more stuff as the rear wheel bearing had also disintegrated.
 

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