Very nice Landy and well worth it. ;)
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Very nice Landy and well worth it. ;)
My comments were "tongue in cheek " to some degree. I love older Land Rovers , they have their good and bad points like any car I guess . After having rebuilt a WW2 Jeep, comparisons can be made.
Good points:
Mechanno set method of construction means it's easy to replace broken bits e.g., grill, radiator, bonnet, doors, tailgate and guards come off in a flash . Galvanizing ( I have never come across a rusted out windscreen frame ) . Seperate body tub made from flat panels . Repairable chassis if your have even average welding skills. Doors ! New panels can be made with basic equipment , doors and tailgate , tubs . Low gearing , 4 speed gearbox. Simple, utilitarian suspension system, no fancy gimmicks. To the makers credit, they made attempts to improve problem areas .
Bad points:
The birmabrite alloy is difficult to panel beat . Chassis open to rust problems. The IOE Engine has its idiosyncratic down points .
Mike
I tend to agree, but with the emphasis on "flat panels" are difficult to panel beat. The alloy is so soft that I put away my hammer on the front wing curves and used the dolly to bump the dents up. Replacing flat panels is the easiest way to get a perfect finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by series1buff