To protect the bottom of the bulkhead I thoroughly recommend fitting Gwyn Lewis Defender Front Outrigger Mud Shields - GL1010, I fitted a set back in 2013 and when I took the bulkhead off last year the area behind them (including the brackets) was completely untouched by road dirt / salt.
I was so impressed that this time I also fitted their Defender Rear X-Member Mud Shields and Defender Front Of Rear Wheel Mud Shield.
Well made, good price, easy to fit and very worthwhile.

@Litch ,thank for this note, I've been thinking of buying these...this is good feedback in understanding how well they work
 
Inspiration indeed - I will look for my local powder coating shop - What was used to media blast ? shot ?
 
Inspiration indeed - I will look for my local powder coating shop - What was used to media blast ? shot ?

I use a superb local media blasting company in Newbury, A&C Shotblasters...I'm guessing they used a softer media rather than hard, so no metal deformation. They work on a lot of Land Rover parts...and there's always a Landy chassis/wheels there. There must be another good Co near Harrogate, or you could always box up and deliver to them. Talk to Craig on 01635.523775
 
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So the breakdown is going well. I treated myself to a Milwaukee impact gun. See attached pic. Omg great buy - should have had one years ago. Has cracked every bolt and nut so far with no problems. Even the very rusty and seized steering box brackets.
 
Yes, the SGS 2T unit is very good, I bought one (and load leveler) for when I did my chassis swop last year.
Served its purpose very well and then I sold it on. Can't see the need to hire one (which means you have to be certain that you will get all jobs done while you have it on hire) as you get most of your money back at the end when a willing buyer takes it off your hands.

Very stable and easy to move even with a heavy load.
I lifted the engine & transmission off the old chassis as a single lump, swung the crane around 180deg and then rolled it forward towards the new chassis. Prior to that I had used it for lifting the new chassis, rotating it for painting, lifting the (fully built-up) bulkhead etc etc.



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Yes, the SGS 2T unit is very good, I bought one (and load leveler) for when I did my chassis swop last year.
Served its purpose very well and then I sold it on. Can't see the need to hire one (which means you have to be certain that you will get all jobs done while you have it on hire) as you get most of your money back at the end when a willing buyer takes it off your hands.

Very stable and easy to move even with a heavy load.
I lifted the engine & transmission off the old chassis as a single lump, swung the crane around 180deg and then rolled it forward towards the new chassis. Prior to that I had used it for lifting the new chassis, rotating it for painting, lifting the (fully built-up) bulkhead etc etc.



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Looks good ! I got the load leveller too - thanks for the photo tip of the extra strap holding the gearbox etc up as well - will do that.
I am gonna use mine to lift the roof and then also the bulkhead as well - its heavy with all the dash, steering and brake servo etc on it, and the crane lifts high enough to swing it off the old chassis!
cheers
 
"I am gonna use mine to lift the roof and then also the bulkhead as well - its heavy with all the dash, steering and brake servo etc on it, and the crane lifts high enough to swing it off the old chassis!"

Like this..... :)

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