Dnk Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 Good move, IMHO, should last you out! Nice to see a proper job being detailed. Not sure how i talked myself out of doing it to be honest, it's not a biggy as i'd not wasted too much time cleaning up the chassis. This way it'll be better than new and not stupid money to do it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Had 3 broken studs in the manifolds, one came out quite easily but the other two needed a little more persuading, i popped into my brothers workshop and machined them out on his KRV turret mill. Much nicer job than with a hand drill The front end is being attacked now, arches and inner wings etc all being cut out along with the headlamp mountings. Once all the new panels are in and finish welded, cross member, sills etc the body will come off the chassis be stripped and then get it off to be dipped and galvanised Edited September 2, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 (edited) Cross member is in and all the prep work done ready to fit the new aluminium boot floor. This will get done when we start rebuilding it as we need access to the fuel tank etc when that goes in Edited September 5, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I saw this earlier, and thought of you http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-29047632 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I saw this earlier, and thought of you http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-coventry-warwickshire-29047632 Don't think i'd pay £100k + for an old RR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I think it is probably worth it. It is only in the same price region as Jaguar E-Types with similar provenance, and the RR is just as iconic IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 Well it was worth it to someone, just not to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Front axle is ready to be re built and more body work removing rust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Boxes of new parts have arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Work begins on removing all the rot on the front end now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Progressing along nicely, the nearside sill is finished including nearside front foot well, now the nearside inner wing, wheel arch and headlamp box are going in. The front axle is being assembled with new diff, cv joints and swivel housings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 great progress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks Graham A few more photos, nearside almost finished, de gassing the ac and stripping down the offside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Offside is well on its way now with just the inner and outer sills to replace, a bit of work on the foot well and the bottom of the A post With a bit of luck the chassis should be lowered off the body on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 The offside sills are virtually out now and just a bit of cutting required to get the new sills in place and then it's pretty much finished as far as cutting out the rot is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Is there no need to bolt or tack weld anti deformation box section across the door pillars when chopping out the sills? I'd be worried the shell would lozenge wuithh all that stuff removed, Great work, thanks for the documented progress. As for your engine post, just put a small block Chevy in it Or a decent Jap diesel, at least part of it will be reliable then Just pulling your leg! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) They think its fine so i let them get on with it, i did mention this when they started cutting it out. I think if you cut both sides out at the same time you could have a problem I looked at a small block Chevy but it would cost a lot more in the long run than staying with either my engine or getting a new one off the shelf at JE Developments. It keeps it original too I've had probably 10 classic Range Rovers and not a single engine problem other than being a tad thirsty Edited September 18, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I have not had much to do with the Rover ali block V8 (Buick) since I ran my Rover Coupe. Back then they had dodgy rear main seals (rope type, from memory) and were always prone to dripping oil. Oh, and the Sputnik oil separators on the valve covers used to choke up. But back then the oil used was not compatible with PCV systems and *every* engine used to coke up the oil in the top end. Ford CVH's were horrendous for it. But I regress.... Good luck with it, hope the doors still fit, personally I'd do a trial fit before welding up the sills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 That's the plan they have, both doors will go back on before the sill is welded in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good plan! I remember the first time I did sills on my MG Midget. When I fitted the doors, oooh dear..... What a drama sorting it after the new sills and inner sills were done. Always been paranoid about cutting structural sections out since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I was there when they cut it out and they had a jack under the c post and one under the a post, it didn't move much when the c post jack was lowered so fingers crossed and a bit of jiggling and it should be okay I was told to stop worrying it will be better than when LR put it together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Sills now in with a bit of work round the foot well and A post and the body work is done bar a bit of prep work before it gets painted. Chassis off next and then put it all back together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Tailgate skin is now made and ready to be fitted, the tailgate is free off rust and prepped ready to be finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Busy bees! Good going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) We are actually behind schedule a little bit. The tailgate is actually being done at another shop, i've had a custom made skin fabricated by profab.org.uk in Earlswood who i know very well. The one partner is big into drag racing and does a lot of supercharger stuff. Monday should now see the chassis parted from the body, that will be an interesting few hours. I'm still undecided on the engine route, fitting a new one would be very nice but with the ecu re mapped and airflow meter needing to be modded or fit a new one its around £5k with the vat Edited September 20, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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