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DefenderClueless

New Member

• Nov 1, 2020

• #1

Where do you all normally start working on first?? chassis? body panels/doors? engine?

 

frog hopper

Well-Known Member

• Nov 1, 2020

• #2

Which is in worst condition?
Is it to be a rolling restoration?
Is it your daily driver?
Does it have an MOT?
Etc etc ...............

 

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DefenderClueless

New Member

• Nov 1, 2020

• #3

frog hopper said:

Which is in worst condition?
Is it to be a rolling restoration?
Is it your daily driver?
Does it have an MOT?
Etc etc ...............

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Current MOT runs out next month which has no advisories. I have a feeling i am going to need to do something with the rear cross member for it to pass this time though. I will be my daily driver yes, but do have access to other vehicle should I need to take some extra time on some things.

 

frog hopper

Well-Known Member

• Nov 1, 2020

• #4

DefenderClueless said:

Current MOT runs out next month which has no advisories. I have a feeling i am going to need to do something with the rear cross member for it to pass this time though. I will be my daily driver yes, but do have access to other vehicle should I need to take some extra time on some things.

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In that case it would be best to do just enough to get it through the MOT, then concentrate on the bits that are most critical to keep it running. The cosmetic bits should really be your last priority, don't really matter if it looks shit as long as it drives well and is safe.

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Nov 2, 2020

• #5

Can you weld or know someone who can ?

 

Al2O3

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Nov 3, 2020

• #6

If you are doing a restoration it’ll be off the road for quite some time, depending on the facilities, time and money you have available. If you have lots of the above, it’ll still be off the road for a while.

 

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DefenderClueless

New Member

• Nov 21, 2020

• #7

tottot said:

Can you weld or know someone who can ?

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can I weld? not sure... do I have a welder yes!!! IF THYE WERE MADE OF WOOD, I COULD BUILD THE THING PERFECTLY

 

tottot

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2020

• #8

Have a look at MIG WELDING FORUM UK for lots of good info. A very useful lifetime skill to have.
You could get yourself Tickford Landrover to restore and put the wood working skill to good use.

 

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Colthebrummie

Well-Known Member

• Nov 21, 2020

• #9

The main thing you need for a restoration is a large covered space. In years gone by I have restored the odd classic motorbike from the ground up and that takes all of the space in a standard garage. Too much room though and you will start to loose parts and tools etc.

Col