My first 4x4 project

Paulpen · Mar 7, 2010

Well I thought that id do a bit of a project thread on this seeing as its my first 4x4

I brought it and was not that well in the know and a tad over excited but thats all part of the fun of it

Its a 300Tdi Discovery 1 on an M plate although im not sure what side of the crossover it is for ordering parts yet

As with most of my cars that I plan to keep, use and want relaible I generally strip them, find all the issues I can so then when its done there are no hidden bodges to find !

As expected there was rust but more than I thought there would be (as it always seems) !

The boot floor was totally shot along with the side panels and wheel arches - doubt the 2inch thick sponge that was fitted from the factory helped

Heater matrix has also been bypassed so guess that it leaks so going to replace that anyway
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...uk/Disco/2.jpg

Fuel tank strap is also returning to nautre so ended up getting another (not cheap

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http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...k/Disco/14.jpg

Paulpen · Mar 7, 2010

So I got the cutter out and have gone for it - its being welded by Terry - a bloke I met via a local 4x4 club and to say he is helpful and sound is an understatement

Cutty cutty grindy grindy

Turns out rearcrossmember is shafted so new one from YRM - awesome service and the part is a great fitment

Side panels are getting there too

And tank strap in while the floor from Paddocks is out (another place that has very good and helpful people !

Does anyone know how to get them to display as pictures rather than links ?

Swampey · Mar 7, 2010

shish kabab

Little project, you got to be pulling my wire dude, that dont look like somme spit and polish job, thats a complete body off resto that your doing....

Better lend me a welding torch to give you a hand..... :banana:

new2landies · Mar 7, 2010

looks like it's coming on nicely, amazing what difference a few new panels makes, it starts to take shape

Pikey · Mar 7, 2010

Paulpen said:
Does anyone know how to get them to display as pictures rather than links ?

enclose em in

Paulpen · Mar 7, 2010

Swampey said:
shish kabab

Little project, you got to be pulling my wire dude, that dont look like somme spit and polish job, thats a complete body off resto that your doing....

Better lend me a welding torch to give you a hand.....

Body off ! Dont think ill ever be tacking it that far in !
The fact ive got my first seperate body car is enought - let alone seperating them

new2landies said:
looks like it's coming on nicely, amazing what difference a few new panels makes, it starts to take shape

Does make one hell of a difference to the general look of the vehicle even though its certainly no looker

redhand said:
enclose em in

Thanks

Paulpen · Mar 10, 2010

Next attempt at pictures !

Rear is now finished unless anything else is found so on to the middle and front

Its not too neat but most will be covered and its a bit of a work horse anyway

mrsnoops · Mar 10, 2010

Great job, looks like my own project. I was only asking a week or so ago ref the best rear crossmember & i think you have answered my question. Look forward to some more pics

Paulpen · Mar 10, 2010

mrsnoops said:
Great job, looks like my own project. I was only asking a week or so ago ref the best rear crossmember & i think you have answered my question. Look forward to some more pics

Thanks

Id 100% reccomend the YRM one due to the fit and the cost. Also if you ring them up you can get nly the bits you need as I didnt need the 2 end pieces

mrsnoops · Mar 10, 2010

Paulpen said:
Thanks

Id 100% reccomend the YRM one due to the fit and the cost. Also if you ring them up you can get nly the bits you need as I didnt need the 2 end pieces

Thanks

jamie1985 · Mar 10, 2010

How long did it take you i need to do exactly the same job, but i cant weld

Paulpen · Mar 10, 2010

jamie1985 said:
How long did it take you i need to do exactly the same job, but i cant weld

Long enough :doh:

If you cant weld I wouldnt advise doing it yourself tbh.

I can weld to an extent but didnt trust myself with the rear cross member so got a fabrication friend to do it.

As for time it all comes down to how well you work / how much needs doingetc - you cant stick a figure on it I dont think

[JP] · Mar 10, 2010

if you cant weld... learn.

i bought a mig off ebay, watched videos on youtube on how to weld, asked a mate to show me... and I repaired my front inner arches, rear arches, etc...

and tomorrow im attacking the rear crossmember

gcoo8154 · Mar 10, 2010

[JP];1025586 said:
if you cant weld... learn.

i bought a mig off ebay, watched videos on youtube on how to weld, asked a mate to show me... and I repaired my front inner arches, rear arches, etc...

and tomorrow im attacking the rear crossmember

thats the spirit

anyone can mig weld with a bit of no how

i taught my sister to weld once thought it was funny she was pretty good tbf

Paulpen · Mar 15, 2010

More progress has been made

Basically the drivers sill was getting a tad soft in places and the scuttle tray had been filled with sealer so choppy choppy platey platey. By the time everything is refitted then it will all be hidden anyway

LRoy · Mar 15, 2010

Boy O Boy! Thats a bit of a rot box U got there, ole m8

Best of luck with it!

Paulpen · Mar 15, 2010

LRoy said:
Boy O Boy! Thats a bit of a rot box U got there, ole m8 Best of luck with it!

Tell me about it

Must be a lot out there like it though - people just dont take everything off as they are scared whats might be under it or not lol

V8_Disco · Mar 15, 2010

Paulpen said:
Tell me about it

Must be a lot out there like it though - people just dont take everything off as they are scared whats might be under it or not lol

best thing is not to have any carpets or crappy plastic covers anywhere to hide rust, first thing i did was rip it all out

trax99 · Mar 15, 2010

thats a tidy job your doing - and youre right about yrm, there service and quality is terrific, i used their inner wings last year no problems.

Paulpen · Mar 21, 2010

V8 Disco - Just my thinking

traxx99 - must agree - top place

Bit more welding progress

A nice crack had appeared by the seat mount so that got a nice line done on it

Along with the wheel arch

And all the passenger side sills

So be finished on the welding so its then putting new heater matrix in along with the interior and then sorting the oil leak and then using it

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