Is this too far gone?

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TerryG
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#31 Post by TerryG »

I have "The Best 4x4xFar" (it was on the car when i got it) and a Practical Classics one.
I need a rear x-member done on the daily as it is full of holes! I was surprised that Richards don't do RRC / Disco chassis replacements.
at Beaulieu yesterday there were enough Defender parts to build several cars but other than a roof pannel and some seats there were no RRC / Disco parts at all. It seems the LR comunity are most interested in Defenders. There was a beautifully restored '71 RRC at £11,500 in sandglow which looked better than new

If there was less rot over the rest of the car i would have been more interested. I can see how you would repair a chassis as it is "square" with flat sides, the bottom of an A pillar is curved in 2 directions. I have no idea (other than a load of filler and lots of sanding) how to make that reasnoble.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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Rhythm Thief
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#32 Post by Rhythm Thief »

rich. wrote:where are you based? i have a cousin in bristol who deals and modifys land rovers etc. im sure he could find something.
At risk of hijacking the thread - and here's a link to another cheap ish 2 door Range Rover, just to justify this post :) - I might well be after a Series II or IIA soon. I've got to sell my Ami first, but with luck I'll have about two grand to play with. Anything scruffy but sound (ish) is ideal, preferably with the 2.5 diesel and a full canvas tilt. Whereabouts in Bristol is your cousin?
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ajsphead
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#33 Post by ajsphead »

TerryG wrote:I have "The Best 4x4xFar" (it was on the car when i got it) and a Practical Classics one.

If there was less rot over the rest of the car i would have been more interested. I can see how you would repair a chassis as it is "square" with flat sides, the bottom of an A pillar is curved in 2 directions. I have no idea (other than a load of filler and lots of sanding) how to make that reasnoble.
I think there's a repair panel made for this bit. Seem to remember when I was looking at a RRC that lots of them go there.

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TerryG
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#34 Post by TerryG »

rich. wrote:where are you based? i have a cousin in bristol who deals and modifys land rovers etc. im sure he could find something.
Sorry Rich, i didn't see this until RT quoted it.
I keep my collection of rust near Uttoxeter (on the Staffs / Derbyshire border).
I would say i'm not actively looking for one but if one appeared that was a good deal i would take it up.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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richardthestag
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#35 Post by richardthestag »

TerryG wrote:I have no idea (other than a load of filler and lots of sanding) how to make that reasnoble.
:cry:
don't do that! there are plenty of repair sections out there

http://www.yrm-metal-solutions.co.uk/ra ... ic-1-c.asp

http://www.auto-paints4u.co.uk/body-pan ... -1994.html

no connection nor commercial interest but these guys seem to do loads of stuff

p.s. nowt wrong with best 4x4xfar nor the "one life get one" which made me chuckle some
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rich.
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#36 Post by rich. »

its got a noisy engine no mot & needs picking up on a trailer.. fitted with gpl too.
while its on there you could have a little booze cruise
its near nantes..



http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/202528389.htm?ca=18_s
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Rhythm Thief
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#37 Post by Rhythm Thief »

rich. wrote:its got a noisy engine no mot & needs picking up on a trailer.. fitted with gpl too.
while its on there you could have a little booze cruise
its near nantes..



http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/202528389.htm?ca=18_s
Ooh, I do like that. They look fantastic with crap matt black paintwork. 8-)
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Mike Whiskey
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Re: Is this too far gone?

#38 Post by Mike Whiskey »

Rhythm Thief wrote:Ooh, I do like that. They look fantastic with crap matt black paintwork. 8-)
Makes me nostalgic for my old one. Gloss white roof and wheels, with satin black body.
Painted it on the drive with rattle cans on the day of Dianas funeral. Was great. Almost everyone stayed inside, so no cars kicking up dust, and no one walking by to complain!


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