Thread: Stuee's 101 Rebuild

Looking good Stuee. Jealous of your ability to constantly work outdoors ! The door bottoms, a constant repair issue. I split one apart last night and wonders why anyone hasn't had the frames dipped in Galv ? Steve

Originally Posted by bed_bug

Looking good Stuee. Jealous of your ability to constantly work outdoors ! The door bottoms, a constant repair issue. I split one apart last night and wonders why anyone hasn't had the frames dipped in Galv ? Steve

I thought about galvanising but was concerned that the seal channels would fill with zinc. Having been through the rebuilding process, if I were to do it again I would cut the channels off, repair the frames, get them galvanised and re-painted, then sikaflex new channels on.

Yes I can see that now you've pointed it out. I was thinking of Junking the strips anyway so I'll get them done. Stainless I've found very addictive ending up with Dome top hex key bolts everywhere.

Originally Posted by bed_bug

Yes I can see that now you've pointed it out. I was thinking of Junking the strips anyway so I'll get them done. Stainless I've found very addictive ending up with Dome top hex key bolts everywhere.

Same here, look tidier

Just read this from the first to last page, inspiring work stuee!

I'd love a 101 but don't have the space or skills to do what you're doing, so i'll live through you for now. Keep up the great work

Whoo Hoo! 50 pages - took me a couple of (looong) nights though. A fantastic thread and a real inspiration. I've done a few bike build threads on another forum so know it takes a fair amount of time and energy. Great of you to share with us all.

I'm possibly close to taking the plunge into 101 territory, depending on a few minor points ... like spondoolies. I have enough "projects" lying around here though so I won't be going through all your experiences on a 101, at least not until I'm down to just the one Series 1 that started this Landy addiction.

edit* also thanks for all the positive feedback. Gives you a buzz when people appreciate the effort your putting in!

I've got the next two weeks off and I only have two goals for that time off, first not to think about work, and second to get the 101 registered. There's a whole lot to do still to "finish" the 101 but I'll take some shortcuts to get it road registered then finish off the remaining items once its on the road, hopefully just getting the rear body work painted. The biggest challenge ahead is making sure the brakes are spot on, otherwise fingers crossed it should be a fairly straight forward two weeks.

The big jobs I have are:
- Finish wiring up rear lights, including new reverse lights.
- Repair rear tray and spray on tinted raptor liner.
- Fit wheel arch extensions to cover new wheels.
- Pull out rear apportioning valve and get working.
- Get brake failure switch centralised and working again.

Anyway onto progress...

I found some reasonably priced ht lead managers, so getting to work installing them.



I've assembled the door tops with new window channels. Wasn't a particularly fun job but they look 100x better than what they started as. Where I cut the channel to size I painted the steel to try and hold of the rust that will eventually take hold again.





I've also fitted the seals to and mounted the passenger side door. It looks great with a door on. The 101 is now reversed in so I can start on the drivers side door.


If someone tells you you can use a range rover tailgate seal on the leading edge of the doors, don't listen. When the seal was delivered it didn't look like it would work but I persevered and I will have draughty font door If anyone has suggestions on where you can get replacement leading edge seals I would love to know.


I've also finished the body work on the passenger side of the cab, so the battery box is now complete, and the air filter has its cover installed. I've still got the panel to rivet on behind the air filter but I'm going to leave this until just before the tray is secured to give me last minute access if I need it.

Stuee - is really stating to look good. Love the colour.

Your post just scared the crappo out of me - you have hidden sound in there .

Sounds great.

Garry