Yes all matched the V5

I found the vin plate ok, it was on the brake servo, it was the stamped section of the chassis I was panicking about, someone advised to cut that and retain before scrapping the old chassis. I searched every inch but nothing. If I hadn’t been told where it was I wouldn’t have found it as it...

Thanks everyone, I’ve found it now. It took a while with a wire brush attachment on a drill to remove the 36 years of oil and crud that had built up. cheers

Thanks I will take a look tomorrow.

Thanks everyone for the advice. I’ve finally found time to remove the body. Now the chassis is exposed where is the section I need to remove with the original numbers? It’s so dirty (hosepipe ban so can’t pressure wash it at moment) and heavily corroded I can’t find the number stamp or vin...

Thanks

I’m in the process of a chassis swap on my defender and just wanted to ask if there’s any pitfalls or consequences regarding the dvla or registration. As I understood it, provided the new chassis was a match for the original specification no action is required regarding registering the new...

Very impressive. Thanks for sharing

That’s really helpful, thank you. I can see where the front straps are attached to the body it the bulkhead and so at what point? Also, did you have to remover the brake and clutch cylinders from the bulkhead? I was hoping to just disconnect them from the peddles and pipes. The engine and box...

I had been meaning to raise this point. I read somewhere the car risks being given a Q registration number of the chassis is replaced?

I have seen an excellent thread where someone did this and it was very informative included a full order of how he removed up but I can’t find it now.

That’s a good point. I’ve ordered the degreaser, t wash and etch primer but wasn’t sure what’s the best final coat? Was going to paint the axles also if any left.

Hi all. My shiny new chassis arrived today and now safely stored. So far the bulkhead and seat box look suspiciously solid so I’m going to try and lift the body whole (less wings and doors). thank you all not only for all the advice and reassurance but also the welcome. I’m sure I will...

Hi. I just finished reading your thread, thank you for the link. Wow that was so impressive, not just the attention to detail but how quickly you progressed with the limited time, man power and facilities. I’ve never seen it carried out in the order that you chose, but understand how it reduced...

Thanks Litch I will read your thread later, I find other peoples accounts very interesting and informative. I totally agree that to fully dismantle is a better and proper refurb. I’m not too worried about the additional either really as, like most people on here, my Landu is my pride and joy...

The bulkhead looks ok from what I can see. I was planning to remove the front wings first to see the bulkhead condition better and reduce the size of body. I’ve removed the floor panels and so far everything look suspiciously solid other than the chassis.

Thanks everyone, this is so helpful and reassuring. I really want to do the swap myself and do all the little bits like brake pipes, bushes, clutch etc. However, as soon as I placed the order and paid for the chassis (the point of no return) I suddenly felt out of my depth and panicking. The...

Hi Steve and thank you for the reply, very informative and helpful. My hope is to do as much of the project alone using my engine hoist to lift any heavy parts. Hope I’m not being unrealistic. thanks