as the steel did'nt turn up today for the body, thought i would start on the front wheels. started with a wheel. which ended up with this bit that i don't need. and this bit that i do. glad i've only got front two to do!!!!

steering box/column mounted. and some parts for doors!!!!! chrome handles have been on shelf for 10yrs plus. hinges and latches are cheap budget items. no mega bling stuff here!!!!! lol

back on its wheels. Suppose I had better get the ball rolling on the paperwork!!! i hate paperwork.

bit more progress, this is not a mega money build, so after welding(forgot pics of rear spring hanger repair, but it got ratrher involved!!!) i started cleaning chassis up, and out came paint and brush. had 2 tins on the shelf so thought why not.

a bit of rust. hole!!! clean inside. not pretty but does the job. just a small repair on other side then one near rear shackle mount.

i spent some of the afternoon(after work) dismantling the chassis. axles and springs!!!! and chassis, seperated. its a heavy old bugger to move on ya own!!!! little bit of chassis rot!!!! and more!!! hole near rear spring hanger. and the only other bit i could find. steel ready to...

repair needed on n/s chassis rail on inside and bottom. heres a few pics, battery was placed on there to show some progress!!!! lol

cheers, this one is long gone.:(

hi, building a ratrod pick up. going the rebody route. series 3 swb landrover, been offered all sorts but held out for a leaf sprung chassis which i thought more in keeping. complete with v5c etc. going to be a pick up, with a very short bed or maybe a metal trunk if i can find one at not...

hi everyone, i'm chris from great yarmouth, on east coast of norfolk. owned a series 3 109 many years ago as in pic below. 1994'ish!!!! i've been involved with hotrods, classics etc for most of my life, my current project is landy based with a twist. will start a build thread. cheers chris.