big red · Mar 12, 2012

Today started well with a phone call to say the new chassis is ready, so I'm collecting it in 2 weeks.

So I thought I'd make the most of a day off work and get a bit more done.

I finished the front axle off, but then noticed I'd got the brake backplates mixed up and put them on the wrong sides, so it all had to come apart again :roll: .But it's all done now.

Otherwise I've got the bulkhead and radiator panel off.

matcal1999 · Mar 13, 2012

your doing a good job with your s3. it must be nice putting all your new stuff together, i always seem to be struggling with old crappy bits.

keep the pics comming, im looking forward to seeing your new chassis

big red · Mar 13, 2012

It's certainly much more easier dealing with the shiney new bits.

Ordered my new springs today, so I've got everything I'll need for the rolling chassis.

tomseries3tom · Mar 13, 2012

Looks great mate wish I had the space!

High Lander · Mar 18, 2012

SpringDon said:
Leather gaiters were standard on military ones (I think)

My SIII has those, not in bad nick either. Also has weird switch gear on the panel with words like "convoy" on it, so I guess it's military.

big red · Mar 20, 2012

Delivery arrived today. New springs and shackles

Land Raver · Mar 20, 2012

Keep you busy for a bit longer!

Is it just the photo...the nearside spring looks longer than the off side. (I'm assuming the lettering on the spring n/s & o/s relates to the fitment)

big red · Mar 20, 2012

I thought the same when I looked at the picture so I checked, but it's just the pic

Boxc · Mar 20, 2012

How much was your new springs?

big red · Mar 20, 2012

Boxc said:
How much was your new springs?

£216, that's without delivery as I got them locally.

Boxc · Mar 22, 2012

Ok thanks

big red · Mar 24, 2012

I got the springs on the axles this afternoon, already for the new chassis on Monday

crashbox · Mar 24, 2012

This is pure Landy porn. Great job so far. Looking forward to seeing the rolling chassis.Looks like it will be a minter.

CIW2032 · Mar 24, 2012

Hi - great thread. Is going to be a great project.
In the first post when you originally stripped it down what are the tyres (nearside rear) - like the tread pattern as looking for something authentic for my restoration - are they Avon's ?

big red · Mar 24, 2012

CIW2032 said:
In the first post when you originally stripped it down what are the tyres (nearside rear) - like the tread pattern as looking for something authentic for my restoration - are they Avon's ?

It says Duramold on it, not a make I've ever heard of. It's certainly a copy of something, but I'm not sure what. Sorry

big red · Mar 26, 2012

Just back with the new chassis

Land Raver · Mar 26, 2012

Nice n shiny too! Good for at least 50 years I'd imagine

big red · Mar 26, 2012

Here it is with the shine removed. I got the mordant solution on. Couple of bits need doing again where there must of been some grease or muck I missed, but I'll redo those bits tomorrow.

big red · Mar 28, 2012

The first paint is one.

A coat and a half of primer

johnny curt 1 · Mar 28, 2012

i just wish id have done mine with a full stripdown i could have done a neater job than i have up to now

keep up the great work mate your puting me to shame

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