Thread: Bella's new start

When it comes time to paint, the bloke at the paint shop said it would be easier to match the colour rather than trying to dig up a code that may be meaningless anyway. When he does, I'll see if he can form a "code" with what he makes up.

What does everyone think the best way to freshen the gal bits up would be? I've got a can of that stuff you spray on welds when you're working with gal. I was going to use a bit of that somewhere inconpicuous, to see how that comes up.

Originally Posted by '76swb

What does everyone think the best way to freshen the gal bits up would be?

I think I have read that vinegar and a Scotch Brite smarten things up - try it on an old bit of galvanised steel first,

Cheers Charlie

This may help (paint codes)

none metallic colour

Land Rover Series Paint Codes

Lift the front with a ratchet strap


Support the back between two ladders


Roll the new chop top forward


Nothing dodgy going on here!

Emptied out the back tonight and found a few interesting spares.

Found this dash, is it from a series 2 or 2a?


Found this dash with a tacho in it.


Found these which should be REALLY handy on my 2.25d


Found all the stuff to do up the front brakes. The rears have been done.


Found a diff and axles. No idea what nick it's in or what type of diff it is. Looks the same as the ones in the vehicle so it might be a bonus. Are the diffs the same front and rear? I'm pretty sure the salisbury was in the rear of the 109s.


That was about it except for your usual assorted nuts and bolts and other unidentified objects.

Started to get the rear tub ready to lift but ran out of time and knuckle skin.

Cheers for now,
Marty.

Originally Posted by '76swb

Emptied out the back tonight and found a few interesting spares.

Found this dash, is it from a series 2 or 2a? Yes - 2 or 2a up to suffix 'C', 1967


Found this dash with a tacho in it. Series 3, but never seen one with a tacho


Found these which should be REALLY handy on my 2.25d But handy for those of us with Zeniths!


Found all the stuff to do up the front brakes. The rears have been done. You're well set!


Found a diff and axles. No idea what nick it's in or what type of diff it is. Looks the same as the ones in the vehicle so it might be a bonus. Are the diffs the same front and rear? I'm pretty sure the salisbury was in the rear of the 109s. 88s Rover diff is the same front and rear, all S3 109s have a salisbury. That looks like a Rover diff.


That was about it except for your usual assorted nuts and bolts and other unidentified objects.

Started to get the rear tub ready to lift but ran out of time and knuckle skin.

Cheers for now,
Marty.

Sounds like you have a good collection of spares there! Particualrly the brake bits.

John

i'd count the crown wheel teeth in the diff to get a clue as to what ratio it is, 47 teeth would indicate it's a 4.7:1, any other number and you'll need to count the pinion teeth as well so you can divide the crown wheel by pinion to get the ratio, standard ratios in those diff cases that i know of are 4.7, 4.3, 3.9 and 3.5, 4.7 is the standard Series ratio unless it's a stage 1 .....

there's no guarantee it will match the ones in your axles

Originally Posted by NiteMare

i'd count the crown wheel teeth in the diff to get a clue as to what ratio it is, 47 teeth would indicate it's a 4.7:1

Thanks NiteMare, its a 47 tooth crown wheel.