Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Thought i'd start a new thread covering the restoration of my 19 year old classic Range Rover that i recently bought. Its a 1994 M reg 3.9 Vogue SE Soft dash It's in need of some tlc and will be on the ramp next week, first job is really to do a thorough inspection and see exactly what we have to do. Checking the chassis and floor pan first for corrosion then move onto the mechanics, engine, gearbox, transfer box, diffs, brakes, cooling system etc At the moment from my visual inspection when i bought it on the bad list are Boot floor - heavy corrosion - replace Drivers foot well - heavy corrosion - replace Passenger foot well - light corrosion - replace Bonnet - surface corrosion - strip & paint Lower tailgate - surface corrosion - strip & paint Power steering leak - replace hoses Fuel pipe leak - replace Abs faulty - possibly a sensor Drivers airbag faulty - replace CV joint - replace Quarter glass seals - replace Air suspension - remove and fit new shocks & springs Tyres - some have cracks in sidewalls replace all 5 N/S/R door window - replace motor Drivers door lock - ? On the good side Most of the body looks in very good condition but will need a good mopping From what i can see the chassis looks in good condition All door hinges are very good, no play All door bottom edges are perfect Sunroof works fine Hardly a mark on the interior, dash, seats & door cards A/C works Fan works All windows bar 1 work All door locks bar 1 work Top tailgate is fine and locks Motor sounds fine Gearbox seems to work fine Edited June 15, 2020 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Love the classic RR, I look forward to seeing this come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 oooh, in for the updates Good luck and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Ooo sounds like this is gonna be awesome love rr's me and my dad are currently restoring an ex military 109 Oh and what wheels has it got my mates got some csk's he could be persuaded to sell that he got off my dad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Thanks guys, i'll get some pictures before the work starts and update as we go. Just trying to decide what shocks & springs to fit as i'd like to stiffen it up a touch but not to much and keep the stock ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 (edited) Ooo sounds like this is gonna be awesome love rr's me and my dad are currently restoring an ex military 109 Oh and what wheels has it got my mates got some csk's he could be persuaded to sell that he got off my dad It's on the classic 3 spoke alloys but i'd like to fit a set of these 5 spokes in the photo, this is how i want it to look when it's finished Edited October 5, 2013 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'll see if my dads got any of them ones as he's got a few random sets I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Shall be watching this with interest mate, best of luck with the restoration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 I'll see if my dads got any of them ones as he's got a few random sets I think Cheers Chris Shall be watching this with interest mate, best of luck with the restoration Thanks mate, theres a fair bit of work to do but hopefully it'll finish up like the pic in post 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Cheers Chris No problem mate we've got a few spares laying around as we've not long broken a couple cars this year so if you need any random parts let me know and I'll ask my dad if he's got any of them for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 My full restoration, twr brooklands colour co-ordinated bumpers and skirts, 4.2 Thor Soft dash, cream leather Galv-powder coated chassis, fully rebuilt engine and drivetrain, all inner wings refurbed and galvanised-powder coated, Ali upper tailgate This is my 4th classic, sold my LSE (wish I hadn't) keeping this as the brooklands twr limited editions are quite rare I have loads of spares, and am going to Newbury show ground tomorrow to pick up more at "old sodbury sort out" If you need a hand or some parts gimme a shout mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]175717[/ATTACH] My full restoration, twr brooklands colour co-ordinated bumpers and skirts, 4.2 Thor Soft dash, cream leather Galv-powder coated chassis, fully rebuilt engine and drivetrain, all inner wings refurbed and galvanised-powder coated, Ali upper tailgate This is my 4th classic, sold my LSE (wish I hadn't) keeping this as the brooklands twr limited editions are quite rare I have loads of spares, and am going to Newbury show ground tomorrow to pick up more at "old sodbury sort out" If you need a hand or some parts gimme a shout mate Wow, that's a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]175717[/ATTACH] My full restoration, twr brooklands colour co-ordinated bumpers and skirts, 4.2 Thor Soft dash, cream leather Galv-powder coated chassis, fully rebuilt engine and drivetrain, all inner wings refurbed and galvanised-powder coated, Ali upper tailgate This is my 4th classic, sold my LSE (wish I hadn't) keeping this as the brooklands twr limited editions are quite rare I have loads of spares, and am going to Newbury show ground tomorrow to pick up more at "old sodbury sort out" If you need a hand or some parts gimme a shout mate Do not sell it unless you get silly money for it, good condition classics are going up in value like you wont believe. Not sure what i need yet but thanks for the offer of help etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Wow, that's a cracker Thanks, I LOVE the classic range rover, even tho they are a nightmare to keep running sweet and functioning lol Still on air suspension (but with updated pump and new air bags) Love it Great to see Dnk with one , I'll be watching this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Here's a photo of mine, the paint isn't quite as good in the flesh but the panels are straight, a good mop and polish should see it looking a lot better after we've done the rest of the work. The bull bars gone and in the skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Here's a photo of mine, the paint isn't quite as good in the flesh but the panels are straight, a good mop and polish should see it looking a lot better after we've done the rest of the work. The bull bars gone and in the skip What is the underneath like Dunk? I have seen a couple of these at our local restorers that are absolutely rotten. Will keep you busy I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 What is the underneath like Dunk? I have seen a couple of these at our local restorers that are absolutely rotten. Will keep you busy I suppose. From my first inspection its not too bad but that was on a drive with a torch crawling underneath, there's a bit of corrosion in both front foot wells with a couple of small ish holes in the drivers side, the worst is the boot floor as that's scrap. We'll know more next week when it goes on the ramp but i'm not overly concerned at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 First major purchase this morning as i found a set of the 5 spokes i wanted with as good as new Maxxis tyres on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 From my first inspection its not too bad but that was on a drive with a torch crawling underneath, there's a bit of corrosion in both front foot wells with a couple of small ish holes in the drivers side, the worst is the boot floor as that's scrap. We'll know more next week when it goes on the ramp but i'm not overly concerned at the moment Though it would be the boot floor. Seen the lads cutting them out. They even called me over to say "Here, have a look at this.". Sounds like a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I really prefer the 3 spokes to the 5 personally But good luck with it, nothing like a classic British motor to keep you busy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 I shall refurbish the 3 spokes and keep them as they do look good when they are in top condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 First major purchase this morning as i found a set of the 5 spokes i wanted with as good as new Maxxis tyres on them My dad took a set of them to a land rover breakers yesterday lol they all had aggressive off-road tyres on though forgot he had them lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 My dad took a set of them to a land rover breakers yesterday lol they all had aggressive off-road tyres on though forgot he had them lol I only want the wheels, you can bin the tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I only want the wheels, you can bin the tyres I'll ask him tomorrow about them see how much he got and where he went you could always have a spare set then ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'll ask him tomorrow about them see how much he got and where he went you could always have a spare set then ;-) Nice one but bet they'll be twice what your dad got for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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