Land Raver
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Some serious welding then for those front rails / hangers. Can't think of a better man for it though! Your going to have a nice landy there that should give many years service.
johnny curt 1
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cheers for the vote of confidence mate
you know i was just thinking this afternoon while it was pi55ing down how ironic it is that the weather was absolute shyte when i brought it home and how its turning back that way now im bearing down on building it back up
so as soon as the rain stopped at half 3 this afternoon i dashed out grabbed the grinder and welder and attacked the nearside hanger and rail with evrything ive got as quick as i could and have done a fair bit for 3 hours graft
lets see what the weather lets me do tomorrow
johnny curt 1
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You're flying along. You'll need to book your MOT soon
ive already got that sorted out with the lad that does all the mot's on my restoration or rebuild cars as he knows exactly what me work is like and he is really fair and honest when it comes to inspecting older vehicles
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
johnny curt 1
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had a day from hell today and not had any chance to do anything to the landy but tonight i gotta do something so ive found the steering wheel and i want to make it look as new as possible
has anyone sorted one out before and what was the method used did you just clean it up or is there some kind of paint or something i can use
any suggestions more than welcome as im fooked for ideas here
has anyone sorted one out before and what was the method used did you just clean it up or is there some kind of paint or something i can use
any suggestions more than welcome as im fooked for ideas here
johnny curt 1
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i dont go on lz for a month and...
good work chap, looking excelent!
snigger i dont fook around me mate
i decided to take a day off it today as i feel the need to help me doris catch up with the housework since shes got 5 weeks to go before she drops the sprog so thats 5 loads of washing done soon to be 6
kitchen nearley mint
and all downstairs floors about to get done
has anyone sorted one out before and what was the method used did you just clean it up or is there some kind of paint or something i can use
any suggestions more than welcome as im fooked for ideas here
Have a look at this!
Simple Steering Wheel Repair - YouTube
johnny curt 1
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reet im gonna get me blowlamp
cheers mate i never thought of youtube
crashbox
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It was my birthday yesterday and I was given £50 for a helmet. Going to buy this one. My local welding suppliers wanted £80+vat for one.
nrgserv
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as above, not been in much either. veiw last post button shoved me
into middle of thread so had to read the lot again. (turns out i'd only got to end of page one!)
i doff my hat jonny!
comments i can remeber to make....
i need to photo my home made bender for yer,
baba o'reilly, the who, stops me in me tracks, light a fag and nod,
pmsl at the pic of triangular flagstone under axle stand!
and there were summat else, but i cant remember!
well done!
into middle of thread so had to read the lot again. (turns out i'd only got to end of page one!)
i doff my hat jonny!
comments i can remeber to make....
i need to photo my home made bender for yer,
baba o'reilly, the who, stops me in me tracks, light a fag and nod,
pmsl at the pic of triangular flagstone under axle stand!
and there were summat else, but i cant remember!
well done!
johnny curt 1
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the triangular flagstone just happened to be there and the right size n shape when i needed another 2" height on that stand
the bits of bricks and smashed up flags are just what ive brought home from walking the dog ive managed so far to crazy pave half me back yard for under a tenner doing that and rescued a belfast sink last week from a skip
thatll be getting screwed to the wash house wall pretty soon so im not getting bollocked for washing me oily hands in the kitchen sink and ive got to get a serious shift on soon with this project as me doris is getting sick of it being in the back yard
and an update on the registration ive got written confirmation of all the landy being of the same vehicle ( not a bitsa) from the motor heritage museum in solihull in the post with a pre filled in v67 form for the dvla for an age related reg but it still dont tell me exactly when it was first registered only the dvla records have that info
but its come back as not stolen or scrapped last date of liability 1978 but all serial numbers given show between 1971 and 74
just need to get a £25 postal order for the dvla now for me log book :bounce::bounce:
so its anyones guess weather its tax exempt or not place your bets now please
It makes no difference when it was registered, only when it was built!
If it was built before 01/01/1973 then it is historic tax, it could have been registered with the DVLA for the first time today and still be free tax!
What does the 'Age related plate' bit say for the year?
John.
johnny curt 1
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the plate bit says its built in solihull between 1971 and 1974 for the agricultural market in the uk the serial number on the chassis is of a wide variant period within those years and cannot be secluded to any particular year or exact date
they have advised me to send the form to the dvla to apply for the v5 document so if its on there records as haveing been registered itll be on their records with the reg number
i have contacted the dvla who stated a few things that make this all a little interesting to say the least
all i need is the chassis number and any other matching numbers such as axle engine and gearbox numbers
they have also stated i dont need the vin plate off the bulkhead as its within the years when it didnt matter such as it didnt need the plate before 1974 but does after
i have asked if its consideder fraudulant if i just get the chassis number and axle numbers and such stamped on a brass plate for the bulkhead and they replied with its not fraudulant or dodgy in any way as on any inspection the numbers will match any found on those parts and v5 document so its not a problem at all and could be beneficial to anyone such as traffic police and such showing the vehicle identity
they stated that modern vin plates do not have the makers name printed on them and so as long as my plate is honestly done theres no law says i cant stamp my own plate as long as i dont print the landrover logo on it due to copyright infringements on their trademark
johnny curt 1
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and great news ive finished the chassis welding today so theres only the front grille pannel and a few odds n ends left as far as welding is concerned :5bparty::5bparty:
me next trick is to get the front axle sorted and back on and it looks like its gonna be a nice day tomorrow
me next trick is to get the front axle sorted and back on and it looks like its gonna be a nice day tomorrow
