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Aug 12, 2013 21:22:43 GMT
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Nice work Dude. At this rate you'll have it ready for the weekend. I know you're not going, but you'll still probably have it finished in time anyway.  |
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Dez
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Aug 12, 2013 21:25:46 GMT
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ive also repaired the grille shell. some marking out-  then some folding up of lips to match the originals on the recesses, and I have this repair panel-   and next to the rather frilly original. a few provisions have been made to the design to hopefully stop this one rotting.   partially stuck in-  and then all finished. turned out pretty nice     oh, ive made this too. the repros don't have the ribs. mine do   and also, so experiments with removing the original green paint off the interior, and jazzing up the panelwork a bit paint with brake fluid, leave overnight, scrub off with wire wool, then add some swages. looks pretty good I think, so I'm gunna do the toolbox lids next. birmabright is actually really strange to work with, its very hard and glassy, almost like stainless steel. its a alu/mag alloy apparently. funny stuff.     |
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Aug 12, 2013 21:28:16 GMT
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Nice work! Good to see one getting repaired properly (not that we would expect anything less), even my Defender had patches over patches when I bought it. I remember cutting huge chunks out at a time and the mud and rust flakes inside the chassis still holding the original shape!
Joe
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Violet Vivid
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Aug 12, 2013 21:30:01 GMT
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naturally this is Straight onto my bookmarks!
if you want a 'curiosity' there was somebody selling a load of rear crossmembers on ebay for a touch cheaper, because the rear PTO hole was on the wrong side!
Can't wait to see this progress (might even inspire me to tackle my '65, with its brand new galv chassis we brought for it in 2000...)
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xXxIf she can't decide on what kind of genitalia she likes to play with you're better off without her. Move on... play with Land-Rovers.
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Aug 12, 2013 21:35:02 GMT
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I assume being a landy type person you will know that fitting rangerover classic or ten spline disco diffs will give you better cruise speed
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Dez
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Aug 12, 2013 21:36:55 GMT
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Just catching up, pretty sure there was another one parked in the same spot last time I visited!!Liking this a lot, let me know if you need a hand housewise, I'm at home in the evenings and lacking motivation to get out into the garage myself (Coz I is lazy  ) I am going to Prescott so I'll try and remember to collar Rich and his steering wheel! yep, petrol one out, derv one in! i might need a hand with stuff, depending on your skillz ive got some coilovers need taking to RRG for the doctor if you could oblige though? will give you a ring or text tomorrow. |
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Dez
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Aug 12, 2013 21:38:56 GMT
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Nice work Dude. At this rate you'll have it ready for the weekend. I know you're not going, but you'll still probably have it finished in time anyway. yeah, this is a quick one. got to get it done asap so its going to be moving at a pace! |
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Dez
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Aug 12, 2013 21:53:38 GMT
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ive had another look on ebay but i cant see the wrong-sided cross members.
and yep, a pair of 3.5 diffs are top of the shopping list once ive got a crossmember. then i want some LWB rims to widen the track a bit. other than that, not after much for it really.
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Violet Vivid
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Aug 12, 2013 22:09:45 GMT
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I think they were only about £10 cheaper, also was a limited batch, story is the regular guy went on holiday, and his cover got the design flipped
Also if you want some wider wheels I've a set of modular rims knocking about spare (no tyres am afraid)
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Dez
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Aug 12, 2013 22:14:18 GMT
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hmm, not sure about mods. could work i suppose, but a bit 'modern', if you know what i mean? hence me just wanting lwb rims initially. get a pic up, i may be tempted. luckily the tyres on this arent very old, they were put on by the previous owner, and are a almost brand new set of lassa 7.50x16.
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The way you rip into crusty old sleds boosts my mojo and makes me hang my head in shame in equal measure. My series 2A is in similar shape and I can barely look at the thing, let alone dismantle it. That work on the grille shell is art!
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Violet Vivid
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Aug 13, 2013 16:34:16 GMT
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just plowed back through my facebook pics, as knew I had one on there.
reading my own comments on that they are proper mangel wheels, ones been sprayed (by me soo badly) & the others could really used a grinder on the sealing edge. I can get a better pic of the whole set if you want hun
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Aug 13, 2013 18:11:41 GMT
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ive also repaired the grille shell. ........and then all finished. turned out pretty nice You really are a master of the bloody understatement aren't you? Skillz? Erm, I can carry heavy stuff Give me a shout when you have the coilies and I'll pop over. |
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Aug 13, 2013 18:41:51 GMT
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The bulkhead footwell and grille repairs look brilliant, much respect  |
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Aug 13, 2013 19:26:53 GMT
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Footwells look awesome! You got any spares? :-D
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Dez
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Aug 22, 2013 17:18:26 GMT
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tom/sowen thanks very much!
violet.hmm, i could maybe work with em. how wide and how much?
mdh, no, but i could knock up another set if youre after some correct looking ones? they're slightly thicker steel than stock too so should last a bit longer.
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Aug 22, 2013 19:47:46 GMT
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tom/sowen thanks very much! violet.hmm, I could maybe work with em. how wide and how much? mdh, no, but I could knock up another set if youre after some correct looking ones? they're slightly thicker steel than stock too so should last a bit longer. Would they fit an 86"? |
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Dez
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Aug 22, 2013 19:50:37 GMT
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no idea, youd have to tell me on that one!
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Aug 22, 2013 19:57:49 GMT
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Cool - will check and let you know.
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Aug 22, 2013 20:33:00 GMT
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Hey hun
From measuring side to side they are 8". how much I don't know, think I paid £40 for them (there's at least 4...)
Or failing that would gladly swap you them for you welding a new bottom onto a front panel I've got for my 88"
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