Thread: Series 1 Chassis 0001 JUE 477

Originally Posted by Don 130

I'd like to see a in depth video of the restoration. It'd be a handy reference for those of us tinkering with old Rovers
Don.

In particular the chassis repair would be of interest. I find it hard to believe that it could have been done. But I guess $$$ can do wonders.

Some before and after pictures of the chassis:





JUE 477 THE RESTORATION | Julianshoolheifer

The full restoration was documented in a book.

JUE 477 - The world’s first production Land-Rover (history and restora — Porter Press International

Originally Posted by Tins

In particular the chassis repair would be of interest. I find it hard to believe that it could have been done. But I guess $$$ can do wonders.

I agree, I'm not sure how you weld the holes up between the rust sections and turn it into what seemed to be a very solid chassis. Maybe they replaced the section that attaches to the hanger with the chassis number.

Originally Posted by Slunnie;[URL="tel:3200787"

3200787[/URL]]I agree, I'm not sure how you weld the holes up between the rust sections and turn it into what seemed to be a very solid chassis. Maybe they replaced the section that attaches to the hanger with the chassis number.

Yep, they would have had to replace large sections if the pics of it when they got it are anything to go by. When does “restoration “ become replacement?

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I agree, I'm not sure how you weld the holes up between the rust sections and turn it into what seemed to be a very solid chassis. Maybe they replaced the section that attaches to the hanger with the chassis number.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the early 80" had the chassis number on the spring hanger!