BigJock2005
Active Member
Hello Guys
As mentioned in a previous post, I have now landed my '89 Classic Range Rover. Bought on e-bay, when I turned up the guy was totally reasonable and even offered no deal if I wasn't happy with it. But it was exactly as described. She has 90k (as of this morning) all MOTs and a shed load of paperwork. Previous owner has done quite a few mods but time meant he couldn't see it through. She is already lifted 2" with HD springs and shocks, dis cones on the rear, cranked trailing arms. My project now begins. She was well within my budget, so I have some cash to put into her.
1. Chassis - I think the chassis is really clean for an '89 (see photo). But she needs a good going over with the wire brush and drill (front end, rods, axle everything) to get rid of all the flakes. I will then pressure wax-oil everything at the front-end (priority) although I'll do the steering rods in chassis yellow.
2. Steering and diff guards ordered - they will go on, chassis yellow again. Not looking forward to getting the bolts off... they look pretty solid, but should be fine with a bit of excessive force.
3. Flared arches - the clearance is too tight on the front arch, and it interferes when bumping about at full lock. Grinder to arches, flared arches fitted.
4. New front winch bumper - existing one is a bit rotten, and doesn't look to great.
5. Bit of noise of the front shaft when a lift off, they are original shafts, so I will take the plunge and fit wide angle front and rear.
6. Boot is pretty clean, but a bit of scrubbing and painting should keep her good. She is getting a mat olive drab all over, with yellow on the undercarriage.
Any comments/thoughts welcome...!
Jock
As mentioned in a previous post, I have now landed my '89 Classic Range Rover. Bought on e-bay, when I turned up the guy was totally reasonable and even offered no deal if I wasn't happy with it. But it was exactly as described. She has 90k (as of this morning) all MOTs and a shed load of paperwork. Previous owner has done quite a few mods but time meant he couldn't see it through. She is already lifted 2" with HD springs and shocks, dis cones on the rear, cranked trailing arms. My project now begins. She was well within my budget, so I have some cash to put into her.
1. Chassis - I think the chassis is really clean for an '89 (see photo). But she needs a good going over with the wire brush and drill (front end, rods, axle everything) to get rid of all the flakes. I will then pressure wax-oil everything at the front-end (priority) although I'll do the steering rods in chassis yellow.
2. Steering and diff guards ordered - they will go on, chassis yellow again. Not looking forward to getting the bolts off... they look pretty solid, but should be fine with a bit of excessive force.
3. Flared arches - the clearance is too tight on the front arch, and it interferes when bumping about at full lock. Grinder to arches, flared arches fitted.
4. New front winch bumper - existing one is a bit rotten, and doesn't look to great.
5. Bit of noise of the front shaft when a lift off, they are original shafts, so I will take the plunge and fit wide angle front and rear.
6. Boot is pretty clean, but a bit of scrubbing and painting should keep her good. She is getting a mat olive drab all over, with yellow on the undercarriage.
Any comments/thoughts welcome...!
Jock
