Dnk Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 (edited) Thanks Kev Searching for an Aluminium fabrication guru now. If anyone knows somebody good with Allly sheet metal please let me know, i may have found one in the West Mids so i'm off to their place now and see if their up to the job. Edited December 12, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 That really does look fantastic Dunk. Any ideas when the body will be getting dropped on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 That really does look fantastic Dunk. Any ideas when the body will be getting dropped on? Cheers Paul, not sure yet but i'm in no rush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Wrapped the cats yesterday and untangled the wiring loom, it got cleaned and re taped and bar the top dash is pretty much all back in place and ready for the body to go back on the chassis, lubed all the new mounting bushes ready for the big lift Sorry for quality of photos they're off my phone Also found a bonnet today that's in much better condition than mine and virtually rust free and i'll be picking that up on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 The body is back on the chassis and now we're reconnecting everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 But will the doors fit.... ?? Remarkable progress, when do you knock off for Christmas? Or is it a carry on until it can drive out? May I wish you a happy Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year, Dunk, all the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well the body fitted straight back on the chassis very easily so fingers and toe's crossed all the body panels fit without any big gaps Should be moving to a new workshop very soon so all depends when that happens, at least we have a rolling chassis now so it's much easier to move. And a dare i say it Merry Xmas to you too Chris, go easy on the mince pies and Sherry and all the very best for a great New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Great update! Must feel great now seeing the shell on, getting there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 18, 2014 Author Share Posted December 18, 2014 Cheers Abz, looking forward to flicking the key and firing it up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax2042 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Great work I should get my heap back this weekend. Still no heater matrix in it so it's going to be cold. Have you done all this work yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) Engine bay is almost finished and the dash is in, i'm trying to resurrect the seized wiper linkage which is going to be interesting. Have no choice as you can't buy new ones No there are 3 of us working on it at the moment. Edited December 19, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 A few photos from today, popped over to Guy Salmon Land Rover first thing to get the new gear selector position box, best Land Rover dealership i've been in by far. The wiper linkage is pretty much sorted now and is ready to be painted, the photo is halfway through, popped them in the aquablaster after and they've come up like new We'll be firing it up tomorrow if all goes to plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I can supply a nice rough off road course when you are ready to see what it can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 It probably won't go out in the rain let alone get muddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 To be seen on sunny days outside trendy wine bars, or blocking access around low end private schools, without adequate grounds to accommodate proper parking then Get a snorkel and winches on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 To be seen on sunny days outside trendy wine bars, or blocking access around low end private schools, without adequate grounds to accommodate proper parking then Get a snorkel and winches on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 We need a video of this fire up please No cheating, not showing the plug lead swapping, the Easy Start, the swearing, the flat batteries, the backfires and the head scratching!!! Good luck Dunk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 I have a video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Bought a brand new Bosch battery which was flatter than the last pancake i had. Popped it on the charger and then fired it up, only 2 problems and both were quickly sorted, airlock in heater matrix and passenger side vents only blowing out luke warm air which was down to the cable to the control temp dial needed adjusting. Oh and 3 dash bulbs need replacing No missfires, water leaks, oil leaks etc very happy with it and the air suspension all works as well I'll post the video once i get it out of my phone Edited December 23, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 to be seen on sunny days outside trendy wine bars, or blocking access around low end private schools, without adequate grounds to accommodate proper parking then get a snorkel and winches on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 Start up video https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1015503001798240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Start up video https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1015503001798240[/url] Link says video is unavailable mate. But that might only be the case for me and the three other people in the world not on facepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax2042 Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Same here cant view it. Got mine started at the weekend, garage have cocked up the rev counter so it wont run on lpg and brakes need sorting More pics of yours please inside and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 24, 2014 Author Share Posted December 24, 2014 (edited) Believe it or not this is the first video i've posted onto a forum so have no idea how else to put it on here, i've read how to do it but i'm now more confused than when i started Not much more to show really as we've called it a day for this year, the passenger seat is fitted and all the electrics on that work as do the new LED bulbs for the gear position indicator strips. Hand brake is re connected as is the gearshift linkage and also fitting the front to rear copper brake lines. MERRY XMAS to everyone Edited December 24, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted December 24, 2014 Share Posted December 24, 2014 Fantastic news Dunk, well done. Merry Christmas to you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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