Post by: Wittsend on June 01, 2023, 10:26:57 AM
:Popeye
Post by: crumbly65 on June 01, 2023, 10:53:37 AM
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Post by: Old Hywel on June 01, 2023, 01:52:09 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 01, 2023, 04:59:10 PM
I was once photographed driving down the A3 in a 2A with the top off, sporting an umbrella as cover in the traffic. Made it into LRO if I remember correctly.
Post by: Peter Holden on June 01, 2023, 05:14:43 PM
Peter
Post by: Dopey on June 01, 2023, 08:08:35 PM
Lots of stainless steel bits, and now have the bulkhead back on taking the rust off and prepping it for paint
Maybe too many picks, say and I will start doing less if thats what you want,
Post by: GHOBHW on June 01, 2023, 08:15:02 PM
if you did that here you'd wake up with it gone or the scrap mans crane would have it.
coming together though :RHD
Post by: ChrisJC on June 01, 2023, 08:15:20 PM
Chris.
Post by: Dopey on June 01, 2023, 08:18:09 PM
I still can't believe you do all this on a front garden with no walls or gates. I'm also a front garden builder, but thankfully with walls and a gate.
if you did that here you'd wake up with it gone or the scrap mans crane would have it.
coming together though :RHD
It's blocked in at night with a car.... I might be Dopey, but I'm not stupid.....
I think your rear silencer is 90 degrees out. I am pretty sure it should sit level.
Chris.
Thanks Chris, I will look at it again...
Post by: Dopey on June 01, 2023, 08:31:08 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 01, 2023, 08:47:40 PM
Post by: andyjb on June 02, 2023, 02:17:57 PM
Also ordered some oil from Smith and Allan late Wednesday night arrived this morning before ten am. Used the club discount too.
Post by: Tom66 on June 03, 2023, 11:54:03 AM
Post by: diffwhine on June 03, 2023, 04:58:27 PM
Quite a few Series 2s about and some 2As. Anybody on here present as I did see some S2C stickers? Got me thinking that it might be a nice venue for next year for a club stand, I'd be up for making it happen.
Post by: diffwhine on June 03, 2023, 04:59:28 PM
Post by: gcc130 on June 03, 2023, 05:11:39 PM
A couple of years ago something happened with the committee and the show split off to two venues.
Good to hear it’s building back up, maybe we should return next year, it’s an excellent venue for a show.
Post by: Alan Drover on June 03, 2023, 05:31:35 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 03, 2023, 05:54:07 PM
Post by: gcc130 on June 03, 2023, 06:36:33 PM
Did you walk up to the top of the hill, fantastic view of the site but gets the heart going😄
Post by: gcc130 on June 03, 2023, 06:37:37 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 03, 2023, 06:40:02 PM
S2C SN area falls under the Severn Valley area. Its a big area to cover.
Post by: Alan Drover on June 03, 2023, 07:41:02 PM
Post by: andyjb on June 03, 2023, 09:20:01 PM
Post by: Alan Drover on June 03, 2023, 09:34:23 PM
Post by: gcc130 on June 03, 2023, 09:37:42 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 06, 2023, 01:24:24 PM
Post by: TimV on June 06, 2023, 02:22:50 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 06, 2023, 03:29:43 PM
https://devizesvapourblasting.co.uk/ (https://devizesvapourblasting.co.uk/)
They do a lovely job, but you need to given them stuff which has no oil on it, so some cleaning is required first.
Post by: TimV on June 06, 2023, 04:16:39 PM
Post by: Dopey on June 06, 2023, 04:19:30 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 06, 2023, 04:59:35 PM
Post by: vod80 on June 06, 2023, 07:49:06 PM
…but this one was a special case.
I see what you did there 😁
Post by: diffwhine on June 06, 2023, 07:54:36 PM
Post by: vod80 on June 06, 2023, 09:13:13 PM
Bought some tyres for the old bus. I told them not to balance them but it was part of the price. I think I could sell the lead and pay for half of the tyres!
Post by: Dopey on June 06, 2023, 09:54:24 PM
Post by: GHOBHW on June 08, 2023, 12:37:25 PM
99% of the bumps are parts of the galv I didn't flatten back, shows a lot more with black on, but its only a chassis anyway..thats my excuse.
used a semi gloss skip paint, really hard wearing, seen another land rover with the same paint so gave it a shot, pretty good stuff.
my first time ever spraying a top coat with an air compressor now
does anyone know if the original paint was semi gloss or gloss? got me curious ???
Post by: Mycroft on June 08, 2023, 02:35:29 PM
Post by: Craig T on June 08, 2023, 03:27:01 PM
Make sure you use a proper aluminium etch primer for aluminium. :cheers
Craig.
Post by: Mycroft on June 08, 2023, 04:07:07 PM
The bare metal look does look pretty good.
Make sure you use a proper aluminium etch primer for aluminium. :cheers
Craig.
Is the Halfords stuff no good Craig? I must admit, I've always used that - easily the best I've tried.
Post by: Craig T on June 08, 2023, 04:13:06 PM
Aluminium primers normally have some kind of acid in them that etches into the oxide layer on the aluminium allowing the paint to stick better.
The Upol stuff is very good. I have some of this lined up for my series one build.
auction: #124070541547When I rebuilt my IIA I used some surplus aircraft aluminium primer in a delightful green colour. It was in a tin so needed spray gun application but that did stick well.
Unless anyone else has different recommendations or more experience with painting than me, must admit, I've only done it once.
Craig.
Post by: diffwhine on June 08, 2023, 04:35:05 PM
Its available from multiple sources and is cheap and cheerful.
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/autotek-etch-primer-aerosol (https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/autotek-etch-primer-aerosol)
I have a 500ml tin of UPOL professional etch primer which I know I'll probably never use. If anybody wants it, its free to a good home, but I can't post it.
Post by: Mycroft on June 08, 2023, 04:36:40 PM
Post by: gromet on June 08, 2023, 08:01:53 PM
Post by: Daisythelandy on June 09, 2023, 11:16:39 AM
It wasn't toay but the forum was down then I got busy...
Bought some tyres for the old bus. I told them not to balance them but it was part of the price. I think I could sell the lead and pay for half of the tyres!
Hi Vod80, can you tell us what tyres you fitted as they look the part, are they on 5'' rims? I'm looking to replace the Colway remoulds I've had for many years as I feel they are getting too old although the tread is still 8mm.
Cheers,
Dave.
Post by: ChrisJC on June 09, 2023, 11:40:15 AM
Chris.
Post by: GHOBHW on June 09, 2023, 11:42:44 AM
Replaced the headlamp rims from my 4 year old 9000 mile items made by Wipac. Not a top quality item.
Chris.
I used 50 odd year old ones on mine and they look better than that still.....what do they make stuff out of these days :thud
Post by: vod80 on June 09, 2023, 01:33:55 PM
Hi Vod80, can you tell us what tyres you fitted as they look the part, are they on 5'' rims? I'm looking to replace the Colway remoulds I've had for many years as I feel they are getting too old although the tread is still 8mm.
Cheers,
Dave.
Hi Dave, the rims are 5.5inch early LWB versions (272309 if I remember right, with less offset).
The tyres are Michelin XZL 4x4O/R - so far, so good 😁
Cheers, Tony
Post by: gvo416j R.I.P. on June 09, 2023, 03:40:53 PM
I used 50 odd year old ones on mine and they look better than that still.....what do they make stuff out of these days :thud
Chrome plate direct onto steel as it is much cheaper.
Originals are brass and to make sure the chrome sticks properly there is a confection of very thinly plated metals [Nickel & Tin possibly - but I may not be remembering 100% correctly], with a final plated layer being chromium.
Post by: Daisythelandy on June 09, 2023, 04:54:36 PM
Hi Dave, the rims are 5.5inch early LWB versions (272309 if I remember right, with less offset).
The tyres are Michelin XZL 4x4O/R - so far, so good 😁
Cheers, Tony
Hi Tony thanks for the reply, I guess I'll have to make do with Deestones.
Dave.
Post by: Dopey on June 09, 2023, 06:07:00 PM
I used 50 odd year old ones on mine and they look better than that still.....what do they make stuff out of these days :thud
They make stainless steel ones now, what grade I don't know, but not a lot of difference in price to Chrome
Post by: Alice B on June 09, 2023, 09:38:18 PM
Post by: andyjb on June 10, 2023, 08:19:53 AM
Post by: Wittsend on June 10, 2023, 09:52:14 AM
Try the Rock Test:
You'll need the help of an assistant.
Quote
With the front safely jacked up, then resting on axle stands...
You then grasp the wheel at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and try and rock the wheel in and out.
There should be no detectable movement.
If there is, check the wheel bearings. They may be shot or just need adjusting.
Now have an assistant press and hold the brake pedal down.
Holding the wheel at the 12 and 6 o'clock position - can you detect in and out movement ?
If so, the the swivel pins need attention.
You may be able to remove a shim, but inspection of the top pin is called for. There could be scoring or signs of wear and over heating through lack of lubrication (with or without FWHs).
This will tell you if it is indeed the swivel pins or the wheel bearings, or both.
And, just how bad the wear is.
Post by: MikeT on June 10, 2023, 02:03:51 PM
Post by: andyjb on June 10, 2023, 08:32:38 PM
Play in the swivel pin/Railco bush can often be mistaken for wheel bearings needing adjustment.When I get it back from the mechanic I'll give it a go.
Try the Rock Test:
You'll need the help of an assistant.
Whilst there for the mot he's putting in a new passenger side footwell and gasket on the transfer box and changing the oils whilst he's at it.
Post by: Alice B on June 10, 2023, 08:46:27 PM
Post by: kev on June 11, 2023, 12:14:31 PM
Time for a cold one.😁🍺🇬🇧
Post by: diffwhine on June 11, 2023, 12:31:32 PM
For once, I've been organised and put an ID stamp on all the castings so that I can work out which bit belongs to what when I've finished cleaning them.
Post by: Betsy1969 on June 11, 2023, 06:53:52 PM
Hired the local garage lift, first 50miles covered, it makes tightening the spring hanger bolts and checking everything else very easy.
That is a lovely looking Landy. A credit to you Sir
Post by: Gres on June 11, 2023, 09:21:47 PM
An excellent weekend, sunbathing and relaxing for us! Thank you Gordon and Wendy!
Post by: Ian1967 on June 12, 2023, 09:35:21 PM
Not sure why the photo is rotated, the tootle wasn't that extreme...
Post by: Davy61 on June 12, 2023, 09:44:00 PM
Due to the distance to my parents' place I've not been able to take the 88 out for a proper drive for almost two years.
Finally having a place to park the Land rover meant that yesterday it was time to embark on the 3,5 hour drive (avoiding motorways) to it's new home :RHD
It was great to be behind the wheel again and I'm happy to say that the journey went without a single mishap :cheers
:tiphat
Davy,,
Post by: Rustandoil on June 13, 2023, 06:12:05 AM
Post by: Wittsend on June 13, 2023, 04:02:00 PM
Post by: diffwhine on June 13, 2023, 04:19:54 PM
Is the buyer a member?
Post by: Wittsend on June 13, 2023, 05:58:32 PM
Post by: nathanglasgow on June 14, 2023, 10:25:25 AM
Post by: Dormy on June 14, 2023, 10:18:23 PM
Swapped out my 7:1 head for a 8:1 yesterday........... Going to get the old head refurbed, hardened seats, new valves and guides ect.
If not already part of the plan, I would get the old head skimmed for 8:1 also.
Post by: Wittsend on June 15, 2023, 01:04:06 PM
She was a little reluctant to fire up. A few squirts of petrol down the carb eventually got her going, once warmed up she was idling as smooth as ever - not bad for not being run for 18 months and petrol that's 3 years old at least :first
Out with the polish and dusters now ....
Post by: GHOBHW on June 15, 2023, 01:08:53 PM
Post by: Mycroft on June 15, 2023, 01:10:08 PM
Post by: Wittsend on June 15, 2023, 01:33:43 PM
You can see the door bottoms and tops, I also have a spare set of door bottoms, and of course the Undercover tilt I won at the Ripon Rally.
:RHD
Post by: diffwhine on June 15, 2023, 01:36:25 PM
I'll be very interested to see how well it sells as mine will be on the market at some point once it has been built. I don't need two headaches. One is more than enough for anybody.
We might need to talk about door bottoms. I think I'm going to need at least 1.
Post by: Mycroft on June 15, 2023, 01:41:07 PM
That's the spare bonnet. The OE bonnet has been painted, just needs all the bits bolting back on.
You can see the door bottoms and tops, I also have a spare set of door bottoms, and of course the Undercover tilt I won at the Ripon Rally.
:RHD
Excellent. As we know, our trucks tend to photograph well and that was the one thing that drew the eye a bit.
Well done for your previous off-load by the way. Very tasty package - win-win all round i thought :cheers
Post by: key11motox on June 16, 2023, 08:58:58 AM
Post by: Kaney on June 17, 2023, 07:04:51 PM
Post by: kev224 on June 17, 2023, 09:54:24 PM
Post by: Eskvalleyboy on June 18, 2023, 09:48:14 AM
The winch with all the extras will be up for sale soon.
Post by: diffwhine on June 18, 2023, 09:54:51 AM
Post by: andyjb on June 18, 2023, 11:33:21 AM
Post by: Peter Holden on June 18, 2023, 01:40:27 PM
Peter
Post by: Allthegear_no_idea on June 18, 2023, 04:15:49 PM
Great venue choice and arrangement from Chris Mortimer, everyone seemed to like my greenlane route and thanks to Kirk from AllterrainUK for taking out the first group and briefing people on responsible greenlaning.
Post by: GHOBHW on June 18, 2023, 05:21:32 PM
anyone know what brand these springs are by the way?
bought them second hand years ago, they seem pretty good and tell you which is off side and near side ???
Post by: Dormy on June 18, 2023, 05:46:44 PM
A few series 2 owners (and others) got together today in Suffolk.
Great venue choice and arrangement from Chris Mortimer, everyone seemed to like my greenlane route and thanks to Kirk from AllterrainUK for taking out the first group and briefing people on responsible greenlaning.
Didn't get to the Suffolk gathering at Clare Castle Country Park as we had originally planned, (SWMBO had said "OK, it's Fathers Day")
Prepped Dormy yesterday. Spent the afternoon washing and cleaning her.
SWMBO said "That's the first time in years !" I said "It's a Land Rover, it should actually be dirty !"
Took it to the local filling station and put in enough for the 140 mile round trip and did a slightly extended run home - Just to make sure.
We got on the road today just after 8am and noticed straight away that I was still needing to pull the choke long after the engine should have warmed up. Persevered a few miles but had to admit defeat and turn for home. Sent apologies to the organiser, then set about pulling the top off the carb and getting the jets out. Got Dormy going again and another test drive showed she was running normally.
Not wasting an opportunity, I suggested we go on a run to somewhere SWMBO had mentioned and give Dormy a bit of an extended run - just to make sure. This took us the 30 miles to Felbrigg Hall in North Norfolk where we wandered around and had a picnic. On the way home we stopped at a garden centre in North Walsham (see photo in carpark). Final run home was without incident and Dormy still has half a tank of petrol just asking to be used before it goes off (modern rubbish).
Dormy
Post by: andyjb on June 18, 2023, 08:42:02 PM
Everything OK with it now Andy?Nearside hub still slight play So will have another look at it
Peter
MOT tester not happy with underseal also slight oil leak and showing signs of corrosion but not significant So same advisories as last year. Will have a look under it when I get chance Any loose underseal I'll brush off Any rust spots I'll get some rust converter stuff on and then paint over
I'd left it with mechanic so he could put in a passenger footwell and new gasket on transfer box and change oils in gearbox/transfer box That might help oil leak He never really rushes doing any jobs unless I put a timescale on it But I'm not complaining because he charges less than garages.
Post by: Wittsend on June 18, 2023, 08:57:42 PM
Post by: andyjb on June 18, 2023, 09:50:58 PM
... so what's wrong with the underseal ???Apparently they are not keen on it because it may hide issues.
Its only the last two years it's been mentioned And it's been on about ten years
Post by: Wittsend on June 18, 2023, 11:16:37 PM
Post by: Peter Holden on June 19, 2023, 06:41:52 AM
The chassis on YOD is painted and along with the Romahome has been treated with Lanoshield so we will see how they go. When the Romahome went for its MOT recently the tester commented about it being treated with wax underneath.
Peter
Post by: andyjb on June 19, 2023, 10:05:02 AM
I dont like underseal but that stems from years ago running old cars wherewater got behind the underseal and caused rot that you couldnt see.I think that this is the train of thought from the mot tester that it can hide stuff. So I'll wire brush anything loose and then I'll give it a good coat of paint.
The chassis on YOD is painted and along with the Romahome has been treated with Lanoshield so we will see how they go. When the Romahome went for its MOT recently the tester commented about it being treated with wax underneath.
Peter
Post by: Wittsend on June 19, 2023, 11:03:31 AM
The MoT can't see what's behind them.
:MoT
Post by: Gres on June 19, 2023, 04:33:53 PM
Apologies to Jon for setting the section where he bent his bumper :red-tool-box
Post by: Bonnet-rouge on June 21, 2023, 05:30:21 PM
Post by: Peter Holden on June 22, 2023, 10:25:46 AM
Peter
Post by: Wingshooter on June 24, 2023, 06:18:58 PM
A custom-made cocomat (Cocomats.com). When I acquired the vehicle in January '22 I don't think the vehicle had had a proper clean for twenty years with its previous owners. The existing rubber loadspace mat had practically fused itself to the truck bed plating . Not only was it a lousy fit - it was rubber-glove nasty. As with all my previous British cars - I'm a big fan of cocomats so I thought I would spring for a nice heavy duty one. pics attached:
Post by: Peter Holden on June 24, 2023, 06:51:13 PM
Peter
Post by: Mycroft on June 24, 2023, 07:04:23 PM
Post by: Peter Holden on June 24, 2023, 07:25:52 PM
Peter
Post by: Mycroft on June 24, 2023, 07:53:21 PM
Day off? you are joking, this morning we had to go and look after our 3 year old grandson, our was bitten by something yesterday and his arm swelled up overnight and was very painful and his partner had to got to work. Son was at home all afternoon with grandson but has had to return to hospital as his arm has become more painful but the other grandad is onduty until partner gets home from work. this was supposed to be a relaxing day!! the arm looks pretty nasty actually the area round the bite just below his elbow is about two and a half times as big as normal
Peter
Yikes. Well, a day off the Landies anyway. I had one yesterday and really needed it. Hope the grandson's bite sorts itself out quickly.
Post by: Allthegear_no_idea on June 24, 2023, 08:18:32 PM
Still need to paint the front panel!
Post by: twomokes on June 24, 2023, 09:57:29 PM
Post by: Betsy1969 on June 25, 2023, 04:52:18 PM
What does anyone else use for rust / underbody protection ?
Regards Andy
Post by: Roverscotty on June 26, 2023, 03:08:31 PM
I'll certainly use the original flywheel & housing. I'll purchase new Flywheel ring, and clutch components as well.
Post by: Craig T on June 26, 2023, 03:12:05 PM
Craig.
Post by: RobS on June 26, 2023, 03:28:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/0LLgTwUl.jpg)
Post by: Tom on June 26, 2023, 03:53:23 PM
Unfortunately most of the work done already needs redoing as it's been stored outside and uncovered.
Post by: Davidss on June 26, 2023, 04:46:25 PM
As with any image of a rolling chassis, my eye is drawn irresistibly to the fixings of the steering relay.
Perhaps understandably, these images often show the bolts have been inserted the wrong way round, with the bolt heads to the front, rather than the rear.
Positioned 'bolt head forwards', if the relay has to be removed for any reason, the bolts will hit the radiator panel before they clear the brackets on the cross member. Cue some inventive removal method practices, even on a LHD model.
Regards.
Post by: Roverscotty on June 26, 2023, 05:34:30 PM
Post by: Eskvalleyboy on June 26, 2023, 09:25:48 PM
What’s folk’s thoughts on the fog lamps, keep them or try make them look more period?
Hoping your all well
Regards Chris
Post by: Mycroft on June 26, 2023, 09:29:30 PM
I'd leave the top lamp - adds to the history and individuality, but I'd probably lose the rectangular lower ones or replace with period as you suggest :cheers
Post by: Peter Holden on June 27, 2023, 04:34:51 PM
£180 will refit this week and see how good they are
Peter
Post by: Kaney on June 27, 2023, 06:44:14 PM
Great looking beast. Would rubbing compound or polishing bring the red out more?I keep reading folk recommending Owatrol Polytrol Colour Restorer for Plastic, Metal, Stone on their Series Landy's for polishing have you or anyone else any recommendations on it or what to use instead. Thanks
I'd leave the top lamp - adds to the history and individuality, but I'd probably lose the rectangular lower ones or replace with period as you suggest :cheers
Post by: Tom66 on June 27, 2023, 07:54:23 PM
Post by: 109+1 on June 28, 2023, 03:51:08 PM
Post by: Mycroft on June 28, 2023, 05:50:49 PM
I keep reading folk recommending Owatrol Polytrol Colour Restorer for Plastic, Metal, Stone on their Series Landy's for polishing have you or anyone else any recommendations on it or what to use instead. Thanks
There's been a live thread on this very topic in the last couple of days Kaney. Results look good:
https://www.series2club.co.uk/new_forum/index.php/topic,14389.msg155339.html#msg155339
Post by: Kaney on June 28, 2023, 07:46:04 PM
There's been a live thread on this very topic in the last couple of days Kaney. Results look good:Thanks JG will do
https://www.series2club.co.uk/new_forum/index.php/topic,14389.msg155339.html#msg155339
Post by: Peter Holden on June 29, 2023, 03:31:04 PM
Sounds much better, will go for a drive tomorrow
Peter
Post by: ChrisJC on June 29, 2023, 07:14:52 PM
Chris.
Post by: Peter Holden on June 30, 2023, 08:11:28 PM
Much quiter and smoother and a noise that sounded like a tappet has gone. (The guy that serviced the injectors did say that there was a broken spring inside one).
On checking when home i had a bit of a leak where the pipe screws onto no 1 injector, i managed to nip it up but i have bought a new pipe.
Interesting as I found 2 different current numbers for the pipe,descriptions for both say that they fit S2 and S3 one from my S2 parts book and one from my S3, the engine is a 5mb imperial engine so I have gone with the number from the S3 parts book.
Peter
Post by: Betsy1969 on July 01, 2023, 08:38:13 AM
After yesterdays refitting of the injectors I took YOD for a drive today, actually it was a tip run with a load of garden stuff.
Much quiter and smoother and a noise that sounded like a tappet has gone. (The guy that serviced the injectors did say that there was a broken spring inside one).
On checking when home i had a bit of a leak where the pipe screws onto no 1 injector, i managed to nip it up but i have bought a new pipe.
Interesting as I found 2 different current numbers for the pipe,descriptions for both say that they fit S2 and S3 one from my S2 parts book and one from my S3, the engine is a 5mb imperial engine so I have gone with the number from the S3 parts book.
Peter
Peter that sounds lovely, is that a 2 1/4 ( what else could it be ? ) makes my 3 bearing one sound very noisy. Is the 5 bearing generally a quieter engine ?
Post by: Peter Holden on July 01, 2023, 09:40:45 AM
Peter
Post by: autorover1 on July 02, 2023, 07:30:32 PM