codfather79

codfather79

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Hi everyone.
After much reading, thinking and consideration. A chassis repair is not a sensible option for Noel.
So, a galvanised chassis is needed.
I have used the search facility here but have been unable to find a conclusive answer.

What manufacturers chassis shall I buy?

Thank you.
Shirl
 
Sheilder do ok bulkheads but their chassis are worth avoiding...in my experience.
Richards have the best rep but are also the most expensive and probably the longest lead-time

:)
 
I used Richard chassis for my series 1 chassis the lead time then was 14 month as you had to buy it through the series 1 club and they at the time held the jig
which I believe is now owned by Richard Chassis be sure that the engine and gearbox mounting are correct for you vehicle when ordering and check again when it's delivered
 
I thought Sheilder and Richards were the only manufacturers of galv series chassis these days? And both are the same cost, obviously Richards are the mutts nuts!
 
codfather79 said:
Richards chassis ordered.
It's a 5 month lead time for an Owen bulk head. Are they worth waiting for Vs other manufacturers?
I only want to be doing this once!
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Was it the £2080 as advertised or did you get a deal? I've been tinkering with the idea but it's alot of dosh! I can't believe how costs have increased, I'm sure I only paid around the £1200 mark for my td5 galv chassis a few years ago...mad really. But lovely base to build from! :)
 
Gottschalk said:
Was it the £2080 as advertised or did you get a deal? I've been tinkering with the idea but it's alot of dosh! I can't believe how costs have increased, I'm sure I only paid around the £1200 mark for my td5 galv chassis a few years ago...mad really. But lovely base to build from! :)
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They are more than that once you add on the vat and extras!
Personally I don't think that they are expensive. A bespoke hand made galvanised chassis delivered for under 3k. Bargain.
It's not like they are being churned off a production line in their millions.
As I live on the coast and am building to keep, I thought it was a good investment :)
 
codfather79 said:
They are more than that once you add on the vat and extras!
Personally I don't think that they are expensive. A bespoke hand made galvanised chassis delivered for under 3k. Bargain.
It's not like they are being churned off a production line in their millions.
As I live on the coast and am building to keep, I thought it was a good investment :)
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To be fair, when you put it like that I totally agree! It's more probably that I'm trying to pay a mortgage off and at the same time trying to get my old series back on the road, so any money seems like alot right now! :D
I love the peace of mind a galv chassis brings to a Landy project too. Hope you do a build thread, it'll spur me on to do mine!! ;)
 
Gottschalk said:
To be fair, when you put it like that I totally agree! It's more probably that I'm trying to pay a mortgage off and at the same time trying to get my old series back on the road, so any money seems like alot right now! :D
I love the peace of mind a galv chassis brings to a Landy project too. Hope you do a build thread, it'll spur me on to do mine!! ;)
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Yep, still paying the mortgage as well!
Huge learning curve, never swapped a chassis or bulkhead before.
What's the worst that can happen!!
The rebuilding thread is called meet Noel.
 
Gottschalk said:
Was it the £2080 as advertised or did you get a deal? I've been tinkering with the idea but it's alot of dosh! I can't believe how costs have increased, I'm sure I only paid around the £1200 mark for my td5 galv chassis a few years ago...mad really. But lovely base to build from! :)
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If you think £2080 is a lot of money try buying a LWB Series 1 chassis . Five and half grand including VAT .
 
Remora107 said:
If you think £2080 is a lot of money try buying a LWB Series 1 chassis . Five and half grand including VAT .
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As I say, any amount of money is alot of money for me at the moment! I also meant the increase from a few years ago to now is what surprises me the most, but I guess landies are becoming ever more sought after, and with that comes obvious price hikes. I noticed ashcrofts have put their recon boxes up £100 recently.
Maybe I'll just weld a new crossmember on mine and some front dumb irons and fill her with oil, that'll probably do her for another 5 or 6 years.
 
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