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Wesley Pegden
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If you want coils chap, best go down the legitimate route and by a whole 90 or defender.
Regards WP.
Regards WP.
clivees
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Doug
You only replace a chassis once so do the best and fit a galvanised one and while you going that far how’s your bulkhead?.
As for the springs it’s up to you but if you wanted coils it would be easier to get a whole defender (as wp said).
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Clivees
You only replace a chassis once so do the best and fit a galvanised one and while you going that far how’s your bulkhead?.
As for the springs it’s up to you but if you wanted coils it would be easier to get a whole defender (as wp said).
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Clivees
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Hi matey I'd go for a galvanized chassis with parabolic leaf springs...they are like a compromise but they are great off road and better on road and they look almost original...
p.s. a rolling chassis is a chassis with axels and wheels fitted...sometimes you get more i.e. steering gear props etc hope this helps...cartman690...
good luck chap...
p.s. a rolling chassis is a chassis with axels and wheels fitted...sometimes you get more i.e. steering gear props etc hope this helps...cartman690...
good luck chap...
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why do yer poll have two "Galvanised leaf sprung chassis" in it?
shirley it should be "black painted leaf sprunged"
shirley it should be "black painted leaf sprunged"
Wesley Pegden
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PM me and I'll explain.Doug G said:
Regards WP.
clivees
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So am I a leper or what ?
Does anyone know how come I voted for Galvanised leaf sprung chassis and
ended up in a group all by my self?
Does anyone know how come I voted for Galvanised leaf sprung chassis and
ended up in a group all by my self?
Hi,
I am currently in the process of considering a chassis replacement on a 1971 Series 3. There are a few dodgy looking areas plus some fairly extensive previous patches and since I intend to keep the Land Rover for "ever" I thought it would be worth doing things properly.
I have looked around and the recommendation seems to be a Richards Chassis for good quality, ease of fitment etc... Is this the general consensus of opinion here as well?
Also has anyone used one of the new galvanised bulkheads that a guy "oop north" is now making. We are thinking new galvanised chassis and new bulkhead at the same time.
In light of never having done a chassis swap before is there anything else that you would say "needs" doing while the vehicle is stripped right down. The clutch will be done as we think that it is on the way out!
Thanks in advance
Nigel
I am currently in the process of considering a chassis replacement on a 1971 Series 3. There are a few dodgy looking areas plus some fairly extensive previous patches and since I intend to keep the Land Rover for "ever" I thought it would be worth doing things properly.
I have looked around and the recommendation seems to be a Richards Chassis for good quality, ease of fitment etc... Is this the general consensus of opinion here as well?
Also has anyone used one of the new galvanised bulkheads that a guy "oop north" is now making. We are thinking new galvanised chassis and new bulkhead at the same time.
In light of never having done a chassis swap before is there anything else that you would say "needs" doing while the vehicle is stripped right down. The clutch will be done as we think that it is on the way out!
Thanks in advance
Nigel
I rebuilt my 86" Series One in 2001 and i used a Richards Chassis (although he no longer makes Series One chassis anymore ) The quality was top-notch so i would recommend them.
I also fitted a galvanised bulkhead from Radfords, these are spot welded from galv sheet steel, but i've had no rust issues in the 6 years since it was rebuilt.
The Series 2/2a/3 bulkheads made by a chap in Derbyshire (cant remember his name) are hot-dipped and look fantastic. I would go for on of these - no question.
Whilst at it, replace or restore ANYTHING that looks remotely dodgy. It will end up costing you silly money.... dont ask me how i know this but is well worth it!
Good luck and enjoy the finished product!
) The quality was top-notch so i would recommend them.I also fitted a galvanised bulkhead from Radfords, these are spot welded from galv sheet steel, but i've had no rust issues in the 6 years since it was rebuilt.
The Series 2/2a/3 bulkheads made by a chap in Derbyshire (cant remember his name) are hot-dipped and look fantastic. I would go for on of these - no question.
Whilst at it, replace or restore ANYTHING that looks remotely dodgy. It will end up costing you silly money.... dont ask me how i know this
but is well worth it!Good luck and enjoy the finished product!
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Kinnellers ant yer med yer mind up yet.
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v8 shaun
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Hi, just bought a Marslands replacement chassis. These are very good,only problem found so far is threads need a cutter run through as full off galv.One bit of advice is the delivery charge is the killer!! I shopped around and prices varied from £100 to £250 plus vat! In the end bought one from the guy on E bay £700 pounds delivered to kent.Quite a saving over paddocks,marslands direct? and richards chassis. Best of luck!! Short cuts always cost more! do it once properly!
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i think hes finished it and sold it by now
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Is that anuver one or the last one cos I dint get neever if it is.
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Burn me Quick or Burn me slow
having replaced rear end chassis and bulkhead sides and gearbox- would I do it again on a Series III - never again - as much as my SIII makes me smile when I drive it I am at a crossroards - there's 3.9 V8 RR's for less thanI have spent on welding. Before the flames, yes I should learn to weld.
the final thought idsthat the SIII offers more smiles per mile than anything I have owned:
Maserati Ghibli Cup
1600 Ford x fliow Caterham
18' cataramaran(a close 1st)
M3
my ex
having replaced rear end chassis and bulkhead sides and gearbox- would I do it again on a Series III - never again - as much as my SIII makes me smile when I drive it I am at a crossroards - there's 3.9 V8 RR's for less thanI have spent on welding. Before the flames, yes I should learn to weld.
the final thought idsthat the SIII offers more smiles per mile than anything I have owned:
Maserati Ghibli Cup
1600 Ford x fliow Caterham
18' cataramaran(a close 1st)
M3
my ex
