Series 2a Rapid Restoration Finished (well nearly)

MFC · Apr 28, 2017

In the middle of March I started the renovation of our Series 2a (1968) and tried to focus of the big issues surrounding chassis (which is ok) drive train and suspension. Jobs done

Swivels
Front Half shaft Bearings
Handbrake seal
New Springs all round
New dampers
New Brake cylinders (rear)
Axles Tubes renovated and Painted
Diffs out and inspected
Diff Pinions seals changed
New Windscreens
New Side rubbers (very hard)
Painted (2k by hand - including roof off etc)
All bolts cut off and replaced with A2 Stainless (wings Tub crossmembers)
Radiator repaired
Handbrake Overhauled
New rear half shafts and drive members
Welding to chassis, Radiator cowl
Painting all axles, hubs, and as much chassis as we can
Repair both wing front light (side and indicator support)
New rear door skin and repair sections
New lights all round
etc etc etc

Drove here today out of the carport where all the work was done, would be completely finished but have been 'paddocked'
Really good project if anyone needs any help on the above jobs please shout!! Had great help from my daughters as really turned in a family project!!!! took around 6-7 weeks but gave 100% gas
Just waiting for a track rod and ball joints then we can start the commisioning - and then try getting through the tough Austrian import test!

honolulujoe · Apr 28, 2017

nice landy, that is a lot of work in a short time, my work rate is miserable in comparison

Land Raver · Apr 29, 2017

Great looking Landy!

MFC · Apr 30, 2017

honolulujoe said:
nice landy, that is a lot of work in a short time, my work rate is miserable in comparison

Thanks, I had luck as managed to do 40 hours a week at least!!!!!

John S · May 1, 2017

Mine's that colour too but very faded by comparison. Looks good. A huge amount of work in a short time.

MFC · May 1, 2017

John S said:
Mine's that colour too but very faded by comparison. Looks good. A huge amount of work in a short time.

Thanks alot, for Info I had The paint made up to The Landover Masai red paint code, also bought some of the same red from paddocks for inside etc...very different color.....

John S · May 1, 2017

I'm going back to its original colour of marine blue.

cornish rattler · May 3, 2017

Now't wrong with marine blue my first one was in marine blue

Disco1BFG · May 3, 2017

looks nice does that. Job well done

. Good to see the youngsters involved too

Austrian import test ????? Please explain

dag019 · May 4, 2017

Well you have made up my mind, I want the bumper risers and Maltese grill for mine now!! I just need to find them at a sensible price.
Despite being a series 3 mine is the same colour so will look the same as yours when fitted, which is very nice.

MFC · May 7, 2017

Disco1BFG said:
looks nice does that. Job well done . Good to see the youngsters involved too

Austrian import test ????? Please explain

Basically a type test for importation, as was made before EU a bit complicated to convince them on the tech stuff ie what size wheels, tyres, brakes etc etc etc will report back

Alan Crossley · May 7, 2017

MFC said:
In the middle of March I started the renovation of our Series 2a (1968) and tried to focus of the big issues surrounding chassis (which is ok) drive train and suspension. Jobs done

Swivels

Front Half shaft Bearings

Handbrake seal

New Springs all round

New dampers

New Brake cylinders (rear)

Axles Tubes renovated and Painted

Diffs out and inspected

Diff Pinions seals changed

New Windscreens

New Side rubbers (very hard)

Painted (2k by hand - including roof off etc)

All bolts cut off and replaced with A2 Stainless (wings Tub crossmembers)

Radiator repaired

Handbrake Overhauled

New rear half shafts and drive members

Welding to chassis, Radiator cowl

Painting all axles, hubs, and as much chassis as we can

Repair both wing front light (side and indicator support)

New rear door skin and repair sections

New lights all roundView attachment 122349

etc etc etc

Drove here today out of the carport where all the work was done, would be completely finished but have been 'paddocked'
Really good project if anyone needs any help on the above jobs please shout!! Had great help from my daughters as really turned in a family project!!!! took around 6-7 weeks but gave 100% gas
Just waiting for a track rod and ball joints then we can start the commisioning - and then try getting through the tough Austrian import test!

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How on earth did you get your daughters involved with the renovation

My three girls cringe if ever they need to ride in my Td5 90. Only if it's towing their horse box will they ride in it.

You must be the best Dad in the world

MFC · May 7, 2017

Alan Crossley said:
How on earth did you get your daughters involved with the renovation My three girls cringe if ever they need to ride in my Td5 90. Only if it's towing their horse box will they ride in it. You must be the best Dad in the world

Not best Dad but have 2 wonderful girls - did the axle and gearbox fluids yesterday and little hands were very welcome (hair do needed work afterwards)

Trumar · Aug 11, 2020

Hello sir, love what you have done with your Land Rover!! Have you got pictures of your handbrake overhauled Please?
Thanks Mark

MFC · Aug 12, 2020

Trumar said:
Hello sir, love what you have done with your Land Rover!! Have you got pictures of your handbrake overhauled Please?
Thanks Mark

Hi this was a while ago now - I think all that was done on the handbrake was the rear output seal and lubed up. Did a complete overhaul an a series 1 more recently though

Trumar · Aug 13, 2020

Ok no problem I am doing my truck up as and when I get some money. I took out the handbrake to de rust and grease up where needed. I forgot to take a photo before I dismantled the handbrake and now I can’t remember how the parts went together. I didn’t think it would be a problem as I have Haynes Land Rover also I didn’t think it would be hard to find a picture!! Well the book is no good and neither can I find a picture on the internet. Any chance you got or do you know a internet site I can use? Thanks Mark

Marmaduke · Aug 13, 2020

Trumar said:
Ok no problem I am doing my truck up as and when I get some money. I took out the handbrake to de rust and grease up where needed. I forgot to take a photo before I dismantled the handbrake and now I can’t remember how the parts went together. I didn’t think it would be a problem as I have Haynes Land Rover also I didn’t think it would be hard to find a picture!! Well the book is no good and neither can I find a picture on the internet. Any chance you got or do you know a internet site I can use? Thanks Mark

Is this any use?

MFC · Aug 14, 2020

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-ro...er-handbrake-mount-pivot.358336/#post-4831704

This is my linkage if it helps

Trumar · Aug 15, 2020

Marmaduke said:
Is this any use?

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Yes that helps sort of but mine does not have the circlip it is nut and bolt. Appreciate the help.

Trumar · Aug 18, 2020

Marmaduke said:
Is this any use?

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Thank you mate, that picture shows the circlip as well mine I’m sure hasn’t but the rest of the picture is what I need. Thank you very much, appreciate the info. Cheers Mark

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