mick 1986 · Jan 21, 2019

border said:
I only give up when I run out of money then start again when I find some more. I am up there every Tuesday morning and afternoon, you might be finished yours by February

I hope I am. I planned for August last year, then changed to Xmas, now January (not looking likely at the minute).

border · Jan 21, 2019

mick 1986 said:
I hope I am. I planned for August last year, then changed to Xmas, now January (not looking likely at the minute).

If your short of any more bolts or anything else give me a shout as I have a few bits laying about the place,

mick 1986 · Jan 22, 2019

border said:
If your short of any more bolts or anything else give me a shout as I have a few bits laying about the place,

Thank you very much, that’s much appreciated. I’m still waiting for the 4 SS bolts I ordered for the upper mount of the Boge unit. Hopefully they arrive this week and it’s another job I can get sorted, when I get back to working on it.

border · Jan 22, 2019

Rear axle nearly done, new brakes and drums fitted tonight, once Id got the dog off, don't know why but she loves to climb up and just sit there watching me .
Forgot all about the hubs theve just been stuck in the corner so ordered new bearings and seals then its ready for wheels and new radius arms. then hopefully this time next week I will have a rolling chassis.
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marjon · Jan 24, 2019

It’s looking nice and cosy in that there shed of yours, hope the pony is doing as well

M

PS. The rolling stock looks great, even got the dog’s approval, what more can you ask for?

border · Jan 24, 2019

marjon said:
It’s looking nice and cosy in that there shed of yours, hope the pony is doing as well

M

PS. The rolling stock looks great, even got the dog’s approval, what more can you ask for?

Thank You Pony's doing fine, Never go up without the dog since I put my hand in one of the boxes looking for a part and a rat ran out, got the shock of my life. she's nearly 10 years old now but can still nail them, she has done loads of ratting in her time , if there's any about she will find them, even if there under ground she will stand and pinpoint them at near the exact spot.

marjon · Jan 24, 2019

border said:
Thank You Pony's doing fine, Never go up without the dog since I put my hand in one of the boxes looking for a part and a rat ran out, got the shock of my life. she's nearly 10 years old now but can still nail them, she has done loads of ratting in her time , if there's any about she will find them, even if there under ground she will stand and pinpoint them at near the exact spot.

Nought better than madam for ratting. Great to see the project moving on. Looking forward to seeing the chassis.

M

border · Feb 6, 2019

Chassis Finally back Ready to Roll. Now for loads more Qeustions

border · Feb 6, 2019

Really pleased with it, now the Question's I have a good Idea of how to connect the Axles, will have a look at a few more youtube vids and step by step guides. Will be on my own most of the time unless I get really stuck then I can always get help.
By the way I've seen Technically the axles should just roll into place then bolt the arms up, if I lift chassis to correct height. or should I have the springs fitted to axle first, or am I really just guessing all this

Please remember This is the first time I've done anything like this, just a complete beginner

jamesmartin · Feb 6, 2019

border said:
Really pleased with it, now the Question's I have a good Idea of how to connect the Axles, will have a look at a few more youtube vids and step by step guides. Will be on my own most of the time unless I get really stuck then I can always get help.
By the way I've seen Technically the axles should just roll into place then bolt the arms up, if I lift chassis to correct height. or should I have the springs fitted to axle first, or am I really just guessing all this
Please remember This is the first time I've done anything like this, just a complete beginner

fit radius arms to axle roll that upto chassis, nip radius arm to chassis nuts up then jack chassis up and fit springs

border · Feb 6, 2019

jamesmartin said:
fit radius arms to axle roll that upto chassis, nip radius arm to chassis nuts up then jack chassis up and fit springs

Sounds Good, Front axle ready to roll in, just got to fit the arms to rear.

marjon · Feb 6, 2019

Looks good

Full speed ahead with the jigsaw now then

J

border · Feb 6, 2019

marjon said:
Looks good

Full speed ahead with the jigsaw now then

J

Feels like a Jigsaw to me as I bought it in bits, wished Id bought a full vehicle and stripped it down, would of had a bit more Idea of what Im doing.

mick 1986 · Feb 7, 2019

border said:
Feels like a Jigsaw to me as I bought it in bits, wished Id bought a full vehicle and stripped it down, would of had a bit more Idea of what Im doing.

Give me a shout if you get stuck. I’m sure we can sort something out for lending a hand.

The chassis looks really good in the photos. Are you painting it, or leaving the galv?

border · Feb 7, 2019

Thanks Mate, I usually find myself in a Pickle right in middle of trying to do something, so if I need a hand there and then Ive got people close only a phone call away.
But your very welcome to come and see it if your up this way, I've got lights now, got to go up every night to feed the dog anyway.
Think I'm just gonna leave it Galve as Itching to get it rolling, also ran out of funds again to start buying paints ect. I've got brand new suspension too fit as well so plenty to get on with while saving up for more bits.

border · Feb 7, 2019

Didn't have much time tonight, so just put the last coat of paint on rear arms ready to fit to axle maybe tomorrow.
Definitely gonna use these Turrets, but although there new they look a bit worse for wear after standing a while. Not sure weather to paint them of see if they will polish up, don't look right against the galvanised chassis.

LincolnSteve · Feb 8, 2019

You're right. A chassis that good deserves some bling! I'd paint 'em up smart.

border · Feb 8, 2019

Thanks Very much Mick, I will see how I get on with them this weekend, Thought mine were totally knackered but they have cleaned up really well, so basically I'm only short of one of these in photo if you have a spare one not sure what there called, then I could get some pipe. But was also looking at this kit seems cheap enough https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Axle-Breather-Kit-Free-UK-P-P/223340034534

LincolnSteve said:
You're right. A chassis that good deserves some bling! I'd paint 'em up smart.

What Colour Though only got black paint, Unless I paint them Yellow as the suspension kit I've got is Yellow.

mick 1986 · Feb 8, 2019

border said:
Thanks Very much Mick, I will see how I get on with them this weekend, Thought mine were totally knackered but they have cleaned up really well, so basically I'm only short of one of these in photo if you have a spare one not sure what there called, then I could get some pipe. But was also looking at this kit seems cheap enough https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Axle-Breather-Kit-Free-UK-P-P/223340034534

What Colour Though only got black paint, Unless I paint them Yellow as the suspension kit I've got is Yellow.

Which bit is it you need? I still need to remove all the old axle breathers from mine, so if you want to have a go at cleaning my old ones up, your welcome to them.

LincolnSteve · Feb 8, 2019

border said:
Thanks Very much Mick, I will see how I get on with them this weekend, Thought mine were totally knackered but they have cleaned up really well, so basically I'm only short of one of these in photo if you have a spare one not sure what there called, then I could get some pipe. But was also looking at this kit seems cheap enough https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Axle-Breather-Kit-Free-UK-P-P/223340034534

What Colour Though only got black paint, Unless I paint them Yellow as the suspension kit I've got is Yellow.

I really like satin finish black. However I have completely forgotten to take into account whether or not you are going to paint the chassis. Maybe paint the chassis yellow? Or maybe not.

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