Henry_b's Range Rover P38 Project'ish

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

More cleaning shenanigans!!

This is the kick plate off of the other side!!

Before.

After.s

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

The OSR door aperture and sill covers were also cleaned
Before

After/complete

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

Even after all that i still managed to give the outside a good wash/wax

Shippers · Aug 12, 2018

Henry_b said:
Even after all that i still managed to give the outside a good wash/wax

Like your roof aerial or is that a giraffe in the distance...

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

It is a toy dinosaur!

It's become her mascot since i perched it on there a few weeks ago.

Shippers · Aug 12, 2018

Henry_b said:
It is a toy dinosaur!

It's become her mascot since i perched it on there a few weeks ago.

Extinct like the way P38 and all the modern rangies are going me thinks...do have a nice collector's P38 scale model though no probs with the running of that though

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

Shippers said:
Extinct like the way P38 and all the modern rangies are going me thinks...do have a nice collector's P38 scale model though no probs with the running of that though

The P38 isn't as complicated as people make out..

sure it has electrical probelms but they are quite simple to iron out..

There are a fare few who specialise in refurbishing some if not all electrical components

this member here is a well know genius in RR P38 electrics @martyuk

Unlike other landrovers or the Range rover of before the P38 doesn't rot like shyte.

so its a question of whether you like tinkering with electrics or replacing half the metal in a crumbling car..

People have preferences.

Shippers · Aug 12, 2018

Henry_b said:
The P38 isn't as complicated as people make out..

sure it has electrical probelms but they are quite simple to iron out..

There are a fare few who specialise in refurbishing some if not all electrical components

this member here is a well know genius in RR P38 electrics @martyuk

Unlike other landrovers or the Range rover of before the P38 doesn't rot like shyte.

so its a question of whether you like tinkering with electrics or replacing half the metal in a crumbling car..

People have preferences.

Wait till you start using it then report back...

Henry_b · Aug 12, 2018

Shippers said:
Wait till you start using it then report back...

She would of been rebuilt so i expect/hope she won't be too bad..

Shippers · Aug 12, 2018

Henry_b said:
She would of been rebuilt so i expect/hope she won't be too bad..

Until it gets regular runs it will behave...the day you go for a run take out AA cover...I've just replaced brake components completely on my 101 forward control that sat under a tree here in portugal for 15yrs before i bought it bled about 6 times and still can't get a good pedal just because you rebuild something doesn't mean it's going to work first off especially with electrical and you've read the electrical tales of woe on P38 owners on here...

Henry_b · Aug 13, 2018

Shippers said:
Until it gets regular runs it will behave...the day you go for a run take out AA cover...I've just replaced brake components completely on my 101 forward control that sat under a tree here in portugal for 15yrs before i bought it bled about 6 times and still can't get a good pedal just because you rebuild something doesn't mean it's going to work first off especially with electrical and you've read the electrical tales of woe on P38 owners on here...

I won't rebuild it yet..

This is a slow project..

I'll start with the cosmetics and when ready it'll have a full mechanical and electrical overhaul

rob_bell · Aug 13, 2018

Lovely job so far! How did you clean the cream-coloured plastics?

Henry_b · Aug 13, 2018

rob_bell said:
Lovely job so far! How did you clean the cream-coloured plastics?

Cheers
I used some Demon plastic cleaner and several microfiber cloths

rob_bell · Aug 13, 2018

Thanks!

Disco1BFG · Aug 13, 2018

Henry_b said:
People have preferences.

Indeed they do

Mine is welding biased, as I have years of experience doing it

.... But I take my hat off to you for persevering with the electronic "stuff" - I would have burnt it by now

( joking - P38's are a nice tool )

Nice work on the detailing too

Henry_b · Aug 13, 2018

Disco1BFG said:
Indeed they do Mine is welding biased, as I have years of experience doing it .... But I take my hat off to you for persevering with the electronic "stuff" - I would have burnt it by now ( joking - P38's are a nice tool )

Nice work on the detailing too

Thanks!

I hope to learn welding as i want a RRC aswell..

rob_bell · Aug 14, 2018

LOL A gluten for punishment. But then, aren't we all? We've all got Land Rovers!

Henry_b · Aug 14, 2018

rob_bell said:
LOL A gluten for punishment. But then, aren't we all? We've all got Land Rovers!

bit like scabies once landrovers are under yer skin, they never get oot!

I can't imagine not having a Land Rover or 3

Henry_b · Oct 4, 2018

Gave the 'ole beast a good clean after she's been sitting around..
Even cleaned and waxed the roof

Henry_b · Oct 4, 2018

She will be put in me 'ole barn when i eventually clean it out..

i'm slowly shifting 35yrs worth of ****.

My back is killing me..

Just need a skip now, and have to push the RR in there..

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