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Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 12:46 pm
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.
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 5:01 am
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?
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 6:57 am
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.
Anthony
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 9:20 am
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.
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 10:36 am
by richardthestag
TerryG wrote:I have no idea (other than a load of filler and lots of sanding) how to make that reasnoble.
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
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 6:43 pm
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
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 4:40 am
by Rhythm Thief
Ooh, I do like that. They look fantastic with crap matt black paintwork.
Re: Is this too far gone?
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 6:57 pm
by Mike Whiskey
Rhythm Thief wrote:Ooh, I do like that. They look fantastic with crap matt black paintwork.
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!
MW