I found a laser level very handy. I got it for some building work but its really useful for setting a level datum across or along a vehicle too.
 
Will see how much my luck lasts, Think once I get past this Rear Crossmember problem , will bound to hit a few more snags along the way.
I guarantee you will. But, that's what happens when you build a car, you hit problems. Happens to all of us, so don't worry about it! :)
 
Well weather is changing now so just about got my Shed / garage whatever you want to call it nearly done now. apart from roof leaking but gonna fix that tomorrow, I know as much about building sheds as I do about building Defenders, and that's not a lot;).
Anyway I can actually see it now and get around it, so gonna concentrate on getting chassis stripped then when rear cross member is finally welded on I've got someone local to sandblast it. then see where I go from there.
 

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Please forgive me but what the f!!!cks this?o_O got all bolts loose apart from where it goes into the Fulcrum.
 

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I think it's part number NRC7050
I've just looked it up, I hope your is working! :eek:
What the Fu!!!k I hope it is working too :confused: could nearly by a Galvanised chassis for that price.
From what I've just read seems like you can do away with them, might just go that way. Mine seems to be in good order, might get decent money for it.:)
 
What the Fu!!!k I hope it is working too :confused: could nearly by a Galvanised chassis for that price.
From what I've just read seems like you can do away with them, might just go that way. Mine seems to be in good order, might get decent money for it.:)
AS far as I'm aware they were optional on the 110. So, presumably, you can do without it. :) On the bright side, you got even better value for money with that buy :D
 
The big black "thing" was also fitted to early RRC. Yes you can do without it. Only makes the motor look level with loads of weight in the back/tow hitch.
 
AS far as I'm aware they were optional on the 110. So, presumably, you can do without it. :) On the bright side, you got even better value for money with that buy :D
I know Hope I find more surprises along the way. No wonder everyone who has seen it has tried to buy it from me.
 
I guarantee that self-levelling unit doesn’t work anymore, they stopped working about 2 weeks after they left the factory! You can just leave it in place for a bit of nostalgia. When purchasing shocks and springs, just choose ones for a Landy with no levelling unit fitted and you’ll be good.
 
I guarantee that self-levelling unit doesn’t work anymore, they stopped working about 2 weeks after they left the factory! You can just leave it in place for a bit of nostalgia. When purchasing shocks and springs, just choose ones for a Landy with no levelling unit fitted and you’ll be good.
Need to take it off anyway as stripping all bits off chassis to get it sandblasted, probably just leave it off.
Thanks
 
Some still work, and if it does then I’d leave it on. The self-leveller combined with the softer springs for vehicles equipped as such makes for a much nicer ride than the usual ‘fix’ of just buying the commercial heavier springs.

Later station wagon vehicles used progressive springs instead of the leveller which goes someway to resolving this, but it’s still a compromise.
 
Nothing exciting but just thought id share as really pleased with myself for getting the engine and box off on my own. without breaking anything along the way, :D
Can strip the rest of the chassis now and try and get that dreaded rear crossmember sorted out, then hopefully ready for sandblasting.
 

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Just about got Chassis striped now. Think I've got all bits off apart from axles which I will do last.
Should I take the engine and gearbox mounts in off in Photo and do them separate? as they are only bolted on or should they be welded on?
Thanksd
 

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