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[lro11]

I am getting to the point where I will need a good firewall. Mine has been galvanized so it is not much use to me if you can help PM me.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Can I ask why the galvanised firewall is of no use?

They can be painted, however like aluminium you need to etch prime the panel first. Once primed and painted it will last forever.

Diana

[stage1slave]

Can I ask why the galvanised firewall is of no use?

They can be painted, however like aluminium you need to etch prime the panel first. Once primed and painted it will last forever.

Diana


Agreed, I'd have thought a galvanized bulkhead would a very prized possession indeed!.
If you really don't want it, I would be interested in taking it off your hands.


cheers
Evelyn

[lro11]

Yes a gal firewall would be good for someone who would be doing some beach work, but I won't be doing that. The other problem is that when you dip sheet metal into a hot zinc tank they distort, and I don't want that either.
I would be happy to trade it.

[Lotz-A-Landies]

... The other problem is that when you dip sheet metal into a hot zinc tank they distort, and I don't want that either.
I would be happy to trade it.
You're correct about distorting, so very few people go to the trouble of making a frame to prevent or reduce distorting when the item is dipped. O.K if you're doing a production run it may be worthwhile to make the frame, but if it's a 1 off , it is a lot or time and effort.

That said I have heard of a person who made a frame for an S1 firewall, no idea where the frame went afterwards though.

Cheers
Diana

[isuzurover]

IME the distortion is very minor, just some ripling of the footewells. If I had one to swap I would!

[r.over]

Yes a gal firewall would be good for someone who would be doing some beach work, but I won't be doing that.
Just about all original firewalls will have some rust in them. Only a small proportion would have been used on the beach. If you are planning to keep it a while you are better off with the gal version.

[lro11]

A member has come forward with a very good diesel firewall which I had painted in time for xmas break. I must be one of the lucky ones to get a good firewall. And the original gal firewall will get made into another car when I find a series 3 with a RS chassis. Also a big thanks to FCT for his help.

[discomuzz]

Love your work!

Pristine.

Maybe one day!

[stage one]

That's not a car, its a work of art! how long have you been working on that?I now feel that my running gear is way not as clean!:p

[lro11]

Well I purchased the vehicle in May 06 but nothing really happened for 6 months, maybe because of shock that I bought another series and maybe I am over playing with cars but it is in my blood and now I have a fleet so watch this space. This series 3 is about 90% NOS original parts so I don't look at the receipts anymore, well into the thousands of dollars.

[lro11]

I finally finished the clutch and brakes and I was able to drive it out of the carport. The fuel tank however is still an orange juice bottle. I have finished repairing the tank I just need to solder the bottom bash plate back on and paint it. The PMC steel and timber tray is what I am working on now, I have a local saw mill making the grey ironbark T&G deck.

[chazza]

What a lovely job! :D

I have never been a fan of that colour but it certainly looks superb on your car!

Cheers Charlie

[Panda]

Absolutely superb job! Well done! :):)

[Sleepy]

That's a fine job lro11. You don't see so many ground up rebuilds of series 3's but yours looks lovely. I hated that colour at first too but since I bought scruby its grown on me - It is the 1970's Aussie Land Rover colour.

[MickS]

Wonderful job mate...I can only dream of Basil looking that good!!! ::)

[Wolfman_TWP]

I have to agree, that does look awesome.:thumbsup: I hope mine will look like that when I'm finished. (Still waiting on a few new parts, before I really get stuck into the ground up rebuild). What is the name of that colour by the way??

Wolf

[isuzutoo-eh]

What is the name of that colour by the way??

Wolf

Baby Poo Brown
:angel:

[Sleepy]

Baby Poo Brown
:angel:

I believe "Camino Gold" is the colour - sounds just as silly!;)

[Wolfman_TWP]

I believe "Camino Gold" is the colour - sounds just as silly!;)

Ok thanks for that.. Now I just have to sort out which one it is exactly.. As I've been told that it's also called 'Aztec Gold' and the other name that I was given escapes me at the moment...

Wolf

[Sleepy]

Bit more info here Wolfie:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-3/66145-paint-number-series-3-a.html

[lro11]

Wolfie the colour is called Bahama gold. This was also used to paint a number of leyland vehicles at that time. Don't be confused with the camino gold which is lighter. Bahama gold was used from about 78 on.

[bcr2734]

Looking good mate.

[Wolfman_TWP]

Thanks for the info ... I like the dark golden yellow colour, makes the LR Series 3 look awesome. Both my 1975 LWB and 1979 SWB landies, are originally that colour.. So, for the rebuilds of both I would like to stick to that colour... (Just remembered the other colour I was told it is... Sahara Gold)

Keep the picks coming, that project is inspiring my rebuild... I will put up some pics as soon as this system lets me.. So far it doesn't want to play ball..

Wolf

[lro11]

Wolfie, I have heaps more photos and a video of the engine running on my website if you are looking for some more inspiration. cheers D

[Wolfman_TWP]

Wolfie, I have heaps more photos and a video of the engine running on my website if you are looking for some more inspiration. cheers D

Do you have a link to your website??? Hmm which re-minds me, I should put mine back up soon too... (Website), since I'm in IT for a living.. :-)

Cheers,
Wolf

[lro11]

Yes here it is


The Best Restored Series 3 Land-Rover in the World - Main (http://www.freewebs.com/lro11/)

[Wolfman_TWP]

It will be interesting to see how your Dash, turns out... I managed to get new top grilles for mine (The 1975 LWB one, the 1979 SWB model, they are smaller? :eek: ).. There's a bit of rust in it, so it will be interesting to see how I'm going to fix it.. When I get it all off that is...

I've thought of a way to re-upholster it, now sure if it will work or not.. But time will tell...

Wolf

[Sleepy]

Now I'm confused.
Mine is a 78 - Camino or Bahama:confused:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/796.jpg

[Wolfman_TWP]

Now I'm confused.
Mine is a 78 - Camino or Bahama:confused:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2009/06/796.jpg

That's pretty close to how my 1975 LWB will look. Except the rear windows are the sliding type, and the front (rear) are fixed.. Now all I need is that type of bonnet (To match the 1979 SWB ), and some better guards that I don't have to panel beat.. And I'll have a front bull bar with the engine driven winch.

[TJWA]

Yes here it is


The Best Restored Series 3 Land-Rover in the World - Main (http://www.freewebs.com/lro11/)

A great website and simply the best rebuild possible! You certainly have an eye for detail and perfection lro11.

[lro11]

Thanks for all you words of encouragement, there has been a lot of time and money that has gone in to this project with more of both to go. I hope to have this finished by the all British day later this year. I will have a fleet of diesel powered series land rovers with Kermit a series 2a next in line and then a series 1.

[lro11]

Well I don't seem to get much done but at least it is starting to look like a truck again. The seats are off being reupholstered and the dash will be done as soon as I TIG some holes up.

[Philip Regan]

Wow... This is an amazingly detailed restoration. I am very envious, it is truly inspirational. My S3 will be back on the road soon in it's original form but maybe not it's original glory... You have really set the benchmark very high and your standard of work is beautiful.

As I said.... WOW..

Phil

[lro11]

Thanks Phil here is today's effort

[Sleepy]

Looking A1 lro11:BigThumb:,

Still haven't forgot about those door trims - just never find any time :(

[buzz66]

Last Reco I saw with that much attention to detail was Guido's G59 Fiat WW2 Fighter.
The wiring looms were hand laced. (single bunch of wires 100 or more fold with not one wire crossed over)

Hat's off to you bloke. :eek:

Would have to be the world's best restored Landy of that model bar none.

Now, the only problem you have is deciding who is worthy of the Old Girl when you're worm bait.

Until then enjoy.... Kudo's to you my friend God Speed...:cool:

[RobHay]

Geeeezzzzzzz:eek:....If that is the standard ya have to have...I think I am going to give up on my re-build....not going to get anywhere near that:(

Fantastic job, particularly with the re-build of the engine....marvellous what a heap of parts can be transformed into......

[bcr2734]

Looking good

[d@rk51d3]

Geeeezzzzzzz:eek:....If that is the standard ya have to have...I think I am going to give up on my re-build....not going to get anywhere near that:(

Fantastic job, particularly with the re-build of the engine....marvellous what a heap of parts can be transformed into......

I know what you mean.


I think I'll take mine back to the tip.:(

[lro11]

I picked the seats up today. I am a little disappointed as I asked the guy to give me an idea on the cost, next thing I know I get a phone call to let me know the seats are ready and the cost is beyond my expectations.

[Sleepy]

that's a bit rude. They look very good though.

[lro11]

Well the Lucas parts are in place. I think the L760 is just as hard to find as a L518 pork pie. I have done the fuel tank but I am still not happy, it looks like ****. I think I will have a go at a stainless one with my new TIG welder. The dash will be recovered in between my next trip to China. One thing I do need help on is the rubber seal between the door top and bottom, I am not sure which way is correct, I have stopped and looked at half a dozen series 3's and they all have been replaced with plain rubber. Any help would be great.

[Wolfman_TWP]

One thing I do need help on is the rubber seal between the door top and bottom, I am not sure which way is correct, I have stopped and looked at half a dozen series 3's and they all have been replaced with plain rubber. Any help would be great.

I've had a look at mine, and the 'lip' faces to the inside and up (Towards the door top). The rubber seals I got with my door tops look identical (Was going to take a photo, but can't find them right now).

Wolf

Correction...Bolded

[Shonky]

Bloody good job mate! :D

Really looking forward to seeing how the finished product looks (not that it is far off...) ;)

Even the missus is impressed! (trust me - thats a rare accolade!) :eek:

[lro11]

Well I have not been a closet land rover rebuilder. I have not posted because I am spending alot of my time in China (YUK) back there again tomorrow so I have slowed down considerably. I was hoping for the unveiling at the RACQ motorfest but there are key things I can’t find like the door handles. Anyhow I had some time off over Easter so I got stuck into the grey ironbark tray. I had the timber milled especially for me.

[Sleepy]

Geez that tray looks beaut. To pretty to put anything on.:o Although I am sure ironbark will be tough enough:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

that is absolutely awesome it does seem like it has impacted on your wallet but just so you feel better good job lol

[ezyrama]

Well I have not been a closet land rover rebuilder. I have not posted because I am spending alot of my time in China (YUK) back there again tomorrow so I have slowed down considerably. I was hoping for the unveiling at the RACQ motorfest but there are key things I can’t find like the door handles. Anyhow I had some time off over Easter so I got stuck into the grey ironbark tray. I had the timber milled especially for me.

That's brilliant, look forward to more pic's I can use as a reference to build Smeg up. You should be proud of your effort.

Cheers Ian

[TJWA]

:TakeABow:

[agrojnr]

That would have to be the nicest wood tray ever

Adam

[lro11]

I picked up the dash today and wow it is amazing the guy did a fantastic job and it didn't cost the earth. I will post some pics when the light is better.

[lro11]

I guess I should have expected to have a new car but I really didn't think it would drive as well as it does. I think this is what it would have felt like when they were new and they were brought home for the first time, so tight and smooth yes even for a diesel and a fantastic brake pedal, anyway I will shut up now here are some pics.

[chazza]

What an absolutely lovely restoration! Top job cobber!

It is work like this, to what otherwise would be a pretty ordinary car, that is a tremendous inspiration to Land Rover lovers.

Easily the most delightful S3 I have ever seen - I only wish I could see it in person,

Cheers Charlie

[lro11]

I am getting considerable pressure from the boss not to paint the sides of my tray body colour. It does seem a shame to cover that lovely grey iron bark but that is how it was when it left the factory.

[Timj]

Nope, I'm with your boss. The wood looks too good to paint. Oil it up nicely so it has a lovely colour and it will last as long as paint.

TimJ.

[Lostkiwi]

Yep I'm with him^^^^^ Leave it ala-Natural:).................apart from a lite oil.

[isuzurover]

Looking good. I wouldn't paint the sides either.

IMHO it looks better without the tray sides on anyway - you could always take it to shows as a flat bed w no sides.

[Drew90]

Nope, I'm with your boss. The wood looks too good to paint. Oil it up nicely so it has a lovely colour and it will last as long as paint.

TimJ.

That timber is beautiful, looks great. Please leave it :)

[lro11]

I understand what everyone is saying this is what my project is meant to look like.

[Radical]

Well guys I know the timber look is good,as a purist and fellow rivet counter they need the paint.Land Rover wasn't that creative when they built these old girls. You have done such a wonderful job mate and see where you come from for the inspiration.
Konrad.

[The ho har's]

LRO11 top job there, your truck is registered now?


If so http://www.aulro.com/afvb/upcoming-events/123545-qld-gclro-easter-campout-series-vehicle-day-run-2011-all-welcome.html

this run will be a great chance to show it off:D

any one else want to come feel free to join us

Mrs hh:angel:

[JayBoRover]

I'm no purist or rivet counter like Konrad, but I have to buck the trend and say I think you should paint it. You put up a photo stating "this is what my project is meant to look like", so it seems to me that you know, or at least feel inside, what you should do. After all, "it's your project".

Don't get me wrong, I do like timber finishes. I had a beautiful 30 degree sarked ceiling of Japanese Cedar and Douglas Fir beams in the house I built in NZ, so I appreciate the beauty of natural timber finish. I just like the look of the genuine finish on the S3 in the photo and think it would really "complete" your beautiful restoration. JMHO of course.

Cheers
John B

[Shonky]

I like the timber, and I won't knock it either way, but I say paint it and stick to originality. ;) :)

[lro11]

I thought I would give this thread a bump as I have had a lot of people asking how I was going. Well not much to report as I have a stage one that needs to be registered for Xmas holidays. I actually don't have much to do just a time factor.

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