discomikey
New Member
i can guarantee things will seem to speed up now the bodywork is going on. its so satisfying.
protactor
New Member
Hi Chap,
well done for what you have done. I have spotted a problem (if the pic shows what I think...
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee473/ieuandavies/Land Rover Series 3 Rebuild/P150112_1206.jpg
The rod from the wiper motor appears to go above both wheel boxes - this is wrong. It need to go over the NS one and under the OS one to ensure that the wipers go in opposite directions - otherwise they will both wipe the same way.
Also, for info, you have said that this is a 2nd hand chassis. This is illegal unless you are using the donor ID and reg plate. Now you will probably get away with it, but legally in order to retain your ID you are able to replace with a brand new chassis and have a receipt showing it.
Good luck and well done.
John
well done for what you have done. I have spotted a problem (if the pic shows what I think...
http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee473/ieuandavies/Land Rover Series 3 Rebuild/P150112_1206.jpg
The rod from the wiper motor appears to go above both wheel boxes - this is wrong. It need to go over the NS one and under the OS one to ensure that the wipers go in opposite directions - otherwise they will both wipe the same way.
Also, for info, you have said that this is a 2nd hand chassis. This is illegal unless you are using the donor ID and reg plate. Now you will probably get away with it, but legally in order to retain your ID you are able to replace with a brand new chassis and have a receipt showing it.
Good luck and well done.
John
waldershelf
Well-Known Member
Protactor is quite correct in that your Landy should be on the original chassis ID or even a Q plate. However on a vehicle as old as this, as long as the front offside dumbiron has been replaced i.e. the chassis number has disappeared, who will know or more importantly who can prove otherwise.
So don't worry about it, just be careful who knows what about your Landy, especially those in authority. Don't go bragging at the MOT station etc.
Make sure you keep all the receipts for the parts you use just in case anyone asks questions (lose the chassis receipt if you have one)
Anyway never mind all the tedious, official administration stuff, keep up the good work it's nice to see an old 'un being brought back to life by a young 'un.
ieuandavies
Active Member
haha yes ive just noticed that, i did wonder why it didnt fit very nice
and yes i know there are issues with all of the registration stuff, im using the original reg number but even the old chassis didnt have an ID so either way
does that mean there are thousands of land rovers driving around illegaly but un-noticed? i mean this is the third one ive done to date and all of them have been on second hand galv chassis's
and thanks for the pointer could of put all of that dash together and then realised!
protactor
New Member
Yep tons are in error using illegal ID. tbh many are just innocent mistakes (but I guess that makes no difference in the eyes of the law), but many are deliberate.
Glad to help over the wiper cable, yep, would have been a nightmare to sort out later!
Good luck with the rest of the build.
J
Glad to help over the wiper cable, yep, would have been a nightmare to sort out later!
Good luck with the rest of the build.
J
ieuandavies
Active Member
sorry for the lack of updates
have done a lot of work though and have reached a massive step
the drivers wing is on
sorted out the wiper system(thanks protactor)
put on half of the axle breather extention kit
seat box in
sill members on
speedo cable and wiring behind dash finished
and have sorted out almost all the wiring
more pics (sorry about the light and focus)
................................ oh yer, ive got to the point that i know everyone including me has been waiting for, yup it finally lives and breaths again!! mega happy
so heres a vid as promised: (the massive rattling is the tub as it isnt on permantently yet)
land rover series 3 200Di starting after full rebuild- YouTube
so im very very happy
so as usual i will keep you updated
have done a lot of work though and have reached a massive step
the drivers wing is on
sorted out the wiper system(thanks protactor)
put on half of the axle breather extention kit
seat box in
sill members on
speedo cable and wiring behind dash finished
and have sorted out almost all the wiring
more pics
(sorry about the light and focus)
................................ oh yer, ive got to the point that i know everyone including me has been waiting for, yup it finally lives and breaths again!! mega happy
so heres a vid as promised: (the massive rattling is the tub as it isnt on permantently yet)
land rover series 3 200Di starting after full rebuild- YouTube
so im very very happy
so as usual i will keep you updated
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johnny curt 1
Well-Known Member
sounds evry bit as sweet as it looks keep up the greeat work your playing a blinder with this matey
discomikey
New Member
nice!
johnny curt 1
Well-Known Member
looks like you got a mint finish on those wings mate did you use a roller or spray it in the end
ieuandavies
Active Member
yer you wait until there is an up close shot!
i did it with a brush in the end, looked great but it was a bit cold and so itwrinkled in places, i have put it on very thick though so my plan is, once it bakes in the summer i will rub it down a little and polish just to get rid of them
i am going to use the roller for the tub though, it does look good though
ieuandavies
Active Member
not done much to the landy this week, had a load of exams etc
but have had a few hours to tinker this weekend
stripped the tub ready for some bashing, filler and paint
did a bit more work on the dash and wiring
put the vent seals and panels on
i havnt got any pics of this (camera died) but i did a bit more painting panels
put the lights in the drivers wing, and they worked first time!!
few pics (will get some more tommorow)
but have had a few hours to tinker this weekend
stripped the tub ready for some bashing, filler and paint
did a bit more work on the dash and wiring
put the vent seals and panels on
i havnt got any pics of this (camera died) but i did a bit more painting panels
put the lights in the drivers wing, and they worked first time!!
few pics (will get some more tommorow)
ieuandavies
Active Member
havnt had the time to get in the workshop much this week but i did manage to get a few pics of bits and pieces, im hoping to have a full weekend on it to get a load done, but we shall see!
and its got one half of its face back
and its got one half of its face back
tbirdscott
New Member
Great work! Just went through all 14 pages of your build, impressive to say the least. I will be keeping an eye on your build for sure.
Scott
Scott
discomikey
New Member
any progress?
ieuandavies
Active Member
not much im afraid
havnt had the time lately, with exams and coursework all over the place!!, will be doing a lot this week though being half term, none stop all week, taken the week off from doing anything so i can crack on
really have missed working on it though
discomikey
New Member
good looking forward to seeing more great work.
Eskvalleyboy
Active Member
looking great fella, keep up the good work.
