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  1. 3rd April 2017, 08:57 AM #1
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    Series 2 Restoration in the Hunter Valley

    Hi all

    We have started the restoration on the Series 2 - making reasonable progress over the last few weekends with some pretty rusty nuts and bolts.

    This is a project for me and my three teenage sons, so plenty of enthusiasm at this stage.

    Strip down of all body panels and the bulkhead now complete - photo's below.

    Next step is engine removal.

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    Angus
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  2. 3rd April 2017, 10:32 AM #2
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    looks like a great base vehicle,

    whats the chassis like? pretty solid??

    Good luck!
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  3. 3rd April 2017, 11:21 AM #3
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    Thanks Tim

    Chassis looks ok, once I get it stripped down I will get is sand blasted as see what I have to work with.

    Cheers
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    Can I ask where in the Valley are you situated, I'm in Cessnock cheers dennis
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  5. 3rd April 2017, 12:32 PM #5
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    Dennis

    We are north of Maitland. Is there a local Landy association I should join?

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    There are a few 4wd clubs but they are not into restoring vehicles (maybe some individuals in either club maybe but not as a club if you get my meaning) I have a network of friends who live in the lower Hunter valley that are avid restorers, I have 11 Land Rovers, 9 on club plates restored by myself over many years, I will pm you our mobile number, cheers Dennis
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dinty View Post
    There are a few 4wd clubs but they are not into restoring vehicles (maybe some individuals in either club maybe but not as a club if you get my meaning) I have a network of friends who live in the lower Hunter valley that are avid restorers, I have 11 Land Rovers, 9 on club plates restored by myself over many years, I will pm you our mobile number, cheers Dennis
    11!!!! good work! maybe you should start your own club,

    i'll head up from the Smoke to see you!
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    I have looked into starting a club that are associated around series land rovers, based in the Hunter.
    Good to see more and more popping up
    Best of luck with your resto.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Landy Smurf View Post
    I have looked into starting a club that are associated around series land rovers, based in the Hunter.
    Good to see more and more popping up
    Best of luck with your resto.
    Great idea. It would be great to have regular get togethers with other series enthusiasts.
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    Quick question re suspension springs

    Hi All

    Quick question - on my vehicle it seems that someone previously replaced the springs - see attached photo.

    Back - April#1B .jpg

    Two questions:

    1 - how do I know if the springs need to be replaced? To my eye there are no obvious signs of major problems - cracks, sagging, rust. Is it just good to replace them. (I plan to replace the shock in any event).

    2 - I have read a number of forums which debate the merits of parabolic v traditional road springs - any views?

    Otherwise, restoration of the vehicle is continuing with the engine and gearbox taken out over the weekend.

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