Sprog’s Drunk eBay Disco.

sprogthedog · Apr 10, 2021

How do...

I’ve been away for a fair old time, but now I’m back!!

I got drunk the other night and ended up buying a knackered old D1...

I managed to get a transporter to collect it, so now I’ll set about fixing it.

sprogthedog · Apr 10, 2021

First thing first, the passenger side swivel bearing was no longer attached and the metal brake pipe was leaking. Although, it had been patched with electrical tape and a zip tie!

sprogthedog · Apr 15, 2021

Decided to take the rock sliders off and see how bad the cills were.
Not too bad was the answer, so I’ll patch the 2 bits at the back that’ll need doing. Then I’ll underseal them and refit the sliders.

then I thought I’d have a pick about on the boot floor as I’d seen some ‘interesting’ bits of random fibreglass.

Big mistake.

Colthebrummie · Apr 15, 2021

Oh my gawd. This is why I'm no longer allowed near anything wifi enabled after a few drinks. A mate of mine bought 200 hundred chicks after getting drunk, his wife wasn't amused in the slightest.

sprogthedog · Apr 15, 2021

Decided to leave the boot floor.

Previous owner reported that the drivers side window only worked when it felt like it.
I had a look, and all the electrics in the driver’s footwell where covered in dried mud.

removed the trim and found another rust hole.

Removed the wing and found he’d tried to cover it with a bit of beer Mat and gaffa tape.

broke out the welder and the underseal to clean up some previous (not too bad) repairs.

Knappster · Apr 15, 2021

From the first picture, it looked a sound disco but it’s amazing what the panels hide. I’ve had a few lemon buys on eBay but nothing quite the size of a complete vehicle!

Good work though. It’s not good finding a previous owner has bodged or tried to hide problems.

sprogthedog · Apr 15, 2021

Also uncovered the world’s worst totally unsealed snorkel.

Hicap phill · Apr 15, 2021

At least you can get some under seal on things while the wing is off.
Always satisfying finding a fault & repairing it, plus you are giving the motor a good look over

lynall · Apr 15, 2021

sprogthedog said:
Also uncovered the world’s worst totally unsealed snorkel. View attachment 236004

I dont suppose by any chance it sill has an air filter? I think I would pop the top intercooler pipe off and see if there is any dirt in there?

I do like the 200 disco.

sprogthedog · Apr 15, 2021

lynall said:
I dont suppose by any chance it sill has an air filter? I think I would pop the top intercooler pipe off and see if there is any dirt in there?

I do like the 200 disco.

Yeah, the air filter is still there and the engine pulls well, so I’m fairly confident it’s all good!

sprogthedog · Apr 17, 2021

I’d found another hole whilst lamenting the state of the snorkel.

All repaired and good to go.

Whilst sat in the sun with the dog Facebook marketplace came up with a genuine Southdown snorkel for 20 quid!!

sprogthedog · Apr 17, 2021

Also, the dog wanted his picture taken.

he’s called George.

sprogthedog · Apr 17, 2021

And that’s where it stands for the next week or so as I’m back to work, so no more playing with Landrovers.

kurtjohnson10 · Apr 17, 2021

sprogthedog said:
Also, the dog wanted his picture taken.

he’s called George. View attachment 236123

Hello George, sorry to hear your owner is spending more time removing the rust on his new disco. He may be quite a while so you may need to take yourself for a walk or learn how to weld

haza88 · Apr 18, 2021

Nice grass! Do you cut that with scissors ?

good work on the disco looks to be coming on nicely

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