Thread: 1963 S2a 88" (2.25p) "Doris"

I've used roverparts.com.au for a bit of stuff, esp if I need it in a hurry.

But sometimes the savings you can make buying the same parts from the UK is just too great to ignore.
Don't forget to factor in the postage though, that can double the price of what you're buying.

If you've got a pressure washer, consider buying a drain cleaner attachment. You might have to drill some extra drainage holes to get the head in, but its very useful for getting out a lifetime of dried mud, rats nests, rust flakes, etc.

Since you're at the chassis welding stage be brutal checking out the chassis, especially round the outriggers and where the exhaust crosses under the chassis. They rust from the inside out, looking great but being paper thin in places.
It can look pretty darn scary once you've realised how much welding is needed. Good luck.

I've bought some firewall repair sections from Paddocks - floor bits and other bits - they fit well, but freight is expensive because of their size - not weight. If you get them from OS, make it part of a larger order so you get some value for money.

Hi
I am currently doing something very similar to a '69 11a 88' at the moment. Also to become the wifes' daily driver. It is in the early stages of going back together!
If you have any questions or need to check anything out feel free to get in touch. We are on the northern side of Brissie as well.
If ordering from overseas be wary of the freight costs. IMHO I don't think you save a great deal once the freight costs are factored in. Also if you buy locally you can return the parts. I have used British Off Road, MR Automotive and Roverparts for parts throughout my rebuild and all have been great to deal with.
Good luck,
Cheers, Martin

Sorry to say I only just stumbled upon your thread! I like both your trucks! I agree on removing the "bullbar" that thing was UGLY!

Hope your still enjoying your rebuild.

Yes, we've been slack!

The wheeling machine sounds interesting.. let us know when he's ready to start making them up!

I haven't read the "Zara" thread, shame on me. I must admit I have only really poked around in the Series 2 forum, I haven't been elsewhere. I shall be off in a moment to start reading.

We must get down soon to collect those hoops - we might be able to get there some time this weekend, if you're going to be about.

Originally Posted by The ho har's

About time you pair It's been too long between posts

Since you were last at our place, we have acquired some more parts, a finger folder, a guillotine and H is looking at buying wheeling machine that will make the foot wells you need

Have you seen my "zara's" build thread, my dumbions were as bad as "Doris's" H repaired them.

Mrs hh

Thanks on the advice on the parts, guys. I know the freight can be a killer when coming from overseas, and the UK seems to sting particularly harshly.

I'll also have to remember if the cost of my parts exceeds the $1,000 mark there will be GST thrown in on top.

I'd definitely prefer to buy local, if possible (and affordable!).

G'day Martin!

Another northsider... and a Landy fan... such good taste!

I've just gone and searched for posts and pics of yours, got as far as here so far: http://www.aulro.com/afvb/series-ii-...ml#post1718245

Have you got a recent pic, just as a teaser?

I have just been out in the garage, having my first ever play with a welder! Something that's been on my to-do list for a long time is learn how to weld, and now I have a perfect excuse! Just mucked about getting the welder working - it's a gasless flux-core feed thing, borrowed from a mate that's particularly averse to maintaining things, so I was surprised it worked. And I got about a minute's worth of play before it ran out of wire.

Looking forward to meeting you one day - the white TDi 110 in the pics is yours? I'll have to keep an eye out for it.

Cheers!
Michael.

Originally Posted by marting

Hi
I am currently doing something very similar to a '69 11a 88' at the moment. Also to become the wifes' daily driver. It is in the early stages of going back together!
If you have any questions or need to check anything out feel free to get in touch. We are on the northern side of Brissie as well.
If ordering from overseas be wary of the freight costs. IMHO I don't think you save a great deal once the freight costs are factored in. Also if you buy locally you can return the parts. I have used British Off Road, MR Automotive and Roverparts for parts throughout my rebuild and all have been great to deal with.
Good luck,
Cheers, Martin

Originally Posted by TeamFA

G'day all!

A year has passed, and life has kept us too busy to do much (anything at all, really) to Doris.

We're now going to start dedicating time (and money) to her in ernest.

We've got the bodywork off, the photo below is from last weekend. We've since removed the under-door pieces (4 nice rusty nuts and bolts that took an hour to remove), and the front bumper monstrosity. The front chassis end has rusted previously, and a previous owner had welded and bolted a lot of metal to cover and reinforce everything.

Next is to start removing things from the engine bay.

We're going to be repairing the chassis at the front at the spring hangers - I've seen that you can buy these sections to weld in. We also have to do the rear bumper, as it has a "custom" one fitted to it.

The sides and the footwells of the firewall also need new bits welded in.

I've seen these bits for sale at Paddocks and the like - does anybody have any experience buying these bits in Australia?

hi team i have the chassi parts you require jim