this is a great post....you have been around for a long time..but I think you need to put in REMLR pojects as that is where will get lots of advice
Are you a REMLR member yet...it is free just have to sign up
Mrs hh
As per my introductory post (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/fcs-milita...101-owner.html) this is going to be my rebuild thread for my newly acquired 101.
My work area is a semi-enclosed car port down the side of the house, not ideal but it does the job and keeps the whole thing out of sight from my girlfriend . The following pic gives an idea of what I'm working with, I'm still relatively agile so working around it is not too difficult. I see things becoming a lot easier once I have a rolling chassis.
First job is to prep the chassis for galvanising. I have been a bit indecisive in regards to this but I am happy to go ahead with it now after further research and asking enough questions. I needed to fix the steering relay mounting and re-drill some body mount holes on a outrigger that was replaced (to mirror the fuel tank set-up on the passenger side).
I thought the outrigger was way off, but in actual fact it doesn't seem that bad compared to the standard land rover tolerances on the rest of the chassis. I've re-drilled the holes as per the markings and now just need to fill up the excess.
The steering bracket had been warped while being welded on and the bottom plate which it clamps to protruded to far into the hole. A bit of grinding, cutting, heating and bashing and its able to hold the steering relay once more:
Its just the welding to do now. If I cant borrow one off a friend I'm undecided if I should buy one (only a 130amp inverter arc jobie) or hire one. Once I've done that Ill bee sending the chassis, my rims, and some misc brackets to the galvaniser
this is a great post....you have been around for a long time..but I think you need to put in REMLR pojects as that is where will get lots of advice
Are you a REMLR member yet...it is free just have to sign up
Mrs hh
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I've never really ventured into the REMLR section having only previously owned a "civilian" spec LR . If people think it will get more interest in the project section there I'm happy for the mods to move it. Similarly, I've not looked at the membership, I always thought it was more for ex-Aus military LR's but having a look now that doesn't appear to be the case. I've downloaded the membership form so Ill fill that out and send it off during the week.
Some other good restoration projects on the go there so hopefully this one will fit right in
Cheers,
Stuart
... Heck of a project you've started ..
I have a (Stick) ark welder you can borrow ...
Cheers Mike. I'll give you a shout before the end of the week to arrange pick up. Your welcome to drop by after work one day and have a look if your keen, just let me know during the day so I can get home in time (and pick up some beers!!).
It is a heck of a project but its a nice change compared to working on EFI drama's on the Discovery
Only progress since the weekend was the delivery of a set of polybushes from the UK. Ordered from Devon 4x4 as they were a heap cheaper than ordering direct from the manufacturer but postage was just rude so I'm going to have to do large orders to save $$$ in the future.
Been quite busy since my last post, not on the 101 but with work and more importantly getting a new job!! Sorry I didnt call you Mike, was stressing too much waiting for a phone call back from my new employer, then when it came I decided to go out and buy a new welder with my dad!!
Anyway onto the 101. I have finally organised to get the chassis galvanised through a company my dad's work uses. I've secured a good rate and have assurances the chassis will be looked after
Also started painting some suspension bits so hopefully its ready to bolt up when the chassis comes back. This firstl lot of bits I'm doing to see how durable the finish is.
Freshly cleaned and primed parts:
Steering relay, was plenty of rust and grime on this but still seems to be in reasonable nic:
A few coats of MotorSpray subframe paint later:
If this finsih turns out okay I'll have to do all this stuff next:
Then the next challenge will be dissasembling the leaf packs, cleaning and repainting:
Have to figure out the best way to bend these clamps so I can seperate the leaves:
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I would be tempted to leave the spring packs intact. There are only two leaves in each pack and you can put a small wedge between them at the center to get just enough space to blast any crap out and clean etc. Being two leaf parabolics there is not much friction anyway.
Ask is it really necessary to pull these apart and will any benefit be really worth it - after one good drive off road in the mud they will be back dirty etc.
My 101 has nearly 130,000km has been all over Aust and lived in some salty environments - I have never had the springs off and it rides really well for what it is.
Garry
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1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
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Not really. Only reason I wanted to pull them apart was to clean them up (mud caked in between the leaves) and give them a new coat of paint. You got me thinking though, I'll blast out in between as you suggest and paint what I can. I've not driven the thing on the road so I have no idea on how the springs ride, and would seem pointless to pull them apart only to have to have it done a second time if their naffed.
I can assure you the springs will be fine (unless there is something really obvious) - they really do not sag and on the vehicle in the unloaded state they are flat with no curvature - loaded they are not much difference.
However I do agree that you need to be happy with them. They do break (rarely) but with only two leaves it is normally obvious.
The 101s ride really well - except sitting over the front wheels it is a bit more bouncy than in a mid control vehicle. It is a function of where you are sitting rather than the springing.
Garry
REMLR 243
2007 Range Rover Sport TDV6
1977 FC 101
1976 Jaguar XJ12C
1973 Haflinger AP700
1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type Series 3 Roadster
1957 Series 1 88"
1957 Series 1 88" Station Wagon
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