My landy V8 project

[18 stoner]

Ok, so its been noticed ive not been posting as much recently, so here is why:cool23:;

 

I bought an old 110 station wagon to restore, you know, one of those "something i always wanted to do but never had the time or money" type of things. Now well on with it, i relise i still havent got enough of either:scared:

 

Anyway, here is a few pics from early on. I will post more when i have more time.

 

This was when i first got it, wased near half a ton of mud to reveal the massive task!

 

 

After a while removing some stuff that could be salvaged;

 

[18 stoner]

Soon became evident all i had bought was a decent engine, box and axles!

 

 

And after removing the big lump;

 

[18 stoner]

After getting all stripped was time to start putting shiney stuff back together;

 

[18 stoner]

I did have some help, my dad, he was real chuffed to see the motor go in without trouble, said it was the loader driver, need i say more?

 

[18 stoner]

All the work so far has taken longer and cost more than expected, but the whole idea is to end up with a vehicle to keep as a toy so its got everything new that its needed.

 

This includes a new bulkhead, for anyone who doesnt know land rovers, thats a task on its own!

 

Pics will follow!

[detritus21]

I've very nearly finished rebuilding a 1961 series 2 landrover and I can certainly say it takes a lot more time and money than you anticipate but is well worth it in the end. Looking good so far.

[kevwrenn]

This includes a new bulkhead, for anyone who doesnt know land rovers, thats a task on its own

 

you are not kidding, bought one for mine last year, lifted the bonnet and took one look at how much was fastrened to it and promptly paid someone else to do the work for me! very nice shiny chassis in those pics! reckon i will have to swap the 90 for something bigger soon but might have to go for ex military 127 (rapier) and put a tipper and tool box on myself!! i do keep looking at crew cabs though..

[detritus21]

Its not that bad chainging a bulkhead over. Just be methodical and tidy and you are on a winner

[Ian150482]

I was admiring your work 110.! Very nice, thats on my wish list.

 

Cool project though.:wave:

[Paul Smith]

Nice galvanised chasis!