vilguy
Do'er of stuff and the like
I ordered a new galvanised fuel filler neck for it, and ill crack on with repairing the holes in the rear chassis.
Got spring bracket on order too, a locating plate and retaining clamps.
Theres a stainless gear knob on the way,
and a side grill for the r/h wing. She wants a snorkel too but cant decide on which type. Obviously the wings are off a later version as the snorkel inlet will be on the wrong side, but I can sort the air feed pretty easy. Theres so much room in the engine bay on these n/a ones!
Got spring bracket on order too, a locating plate and retaining clamps.
Theres a stainless gear knob on the way,
and a side grill for the r/h wing. She wants a snorkel too but cant decide on which type. Obviously the wings are off a later version as the snorkel inlet will be on the wrong side, but I can sort the air feed pretty easy. Theres so much room in the engine bay on these n/a ones!
vilguy
Do'er of stuff and the like
Still welding up the top side of the chassis rails,
Back on a contract now so not got the time during the week, will be cracking on this weekend. Want to get the axle and chassis welding all sorted. Tubular outriggers will be replaced too.
Got a new fuel filler hose, i didnt realise the filler necks were different on these early ones, and the old hose wasnt suitable to fit the defender filler. How annoying! Got her a locking fuel cap at the same time, at least itll be a bit more secure now.
Mrs vil has decided she wants it as a soft top after looking at a few. So the roofs coming off as well.
Back on a contract now so not got the time during the week, will be cracking on this weekend. Want to get the axle and chassis welding all sorted. Tubular outriggers will be replaced too.
Got a new fuel filler hose, i didnt realise the filler necks were different on these early ones, and the old hose wasnt suitable to fit the defender filler. How annoying! Got her a locking fuel cap at the same time, at least itll be a bit more secure now.
Mrs vil has decided she wants it as a soft top after looking at a few. So the roofs coming off as well.
Mrs vil is quite right. All proper landies are soft tops.
vilguy
Do'er of stuff and the like
New fuel tank arrived yesterday, i fitted the hoses and fuel sender last night so will be fitting it tomorrow when i get back from work.
R/h side chassis is all sorted and painted, both tubular outriggers replaced. Started work on the l/h back quarter chassis and found pretty much the same issues as there were on the r/h. So plenty more welding to do. (urgh getting bored of welding now i assure you!) At least the weather has turned so i can lie on the ground without getting soaked through.
All front lights are on now and working, rear lights to be replaced by more led sealed units this weekend.
Hoping (fingers crossed) to get it moveable this weekend.
R/h side chassis is all sorted and painted, both tubular outriggers replaced. Started work on the l/h back quarter chassis and found pretty much the same issues as there were on the r/h. So plenty more welding to do. (urgh getting bored of welding now i assure you!) At least the weather has turned so i can lie on the ground without getting soaked through.
All front lights are on now and working, rear lights to be replaced by more led sealed units this weekend.
Hoping (fingers crossed) to get it moveable this weekend.
LUKBENPHI
Well-Known Member
surely an ideal opportunity for mrs Vil to learn to weld show her the side you've completed and say " 'ere, copy that"
It is her Landy after all
LUKBENPHI
Well-Known Member
nah, because im crap at welding
I want to go on a proper welding course but can never find anywhere local.
She can braze... and shot blast...
Its something I've looked into but its always an evening class and i struggle to get out of work on time as it is
markSX
Active Member
Brazing and shot blasting are easy, give her a bit more of a challenge.
Dan_Trials
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Heat in the wheel arches from all the welding, hope it's not on fire!
vilguy
Do'er of stuff and the like
Did some more welding on the l/h side last night. God im getting bored of welding up holes!
I think when we have moved house and have a workshop big enough to fit it inside, I will fit a galv chassis. Sod doing that outside though.
Managed to nick one of the copper brake pipes with a grinder, more work! rah.
I think when we have moved house and have a workshop big enough to fit it inside, I will fit a galv chassis. Sod doing that outside though.
Managed to nick one of the copper brake pipes with a grinder, more work! rah.
