1971 Late 2a Project

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  • Eric W S
    5th Gear
    • Dec 2006
    • 609

    #16
    Originally posted by Bertha
    no problem, I will do it over the weekend and post up by monday as well as some more progress shots of the axles and steering box stripped and ready for sandblast/powdercoating. my next attack is to strip down the bulkhead and ready it for sandblasting.
    Acid dip it. Blasting won't get into all the crevices as well as a good acid bath. Then send it to a galvanizer.

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    • Bertha
      3rd Gear
      • Nov 2007
      • 384

      #17
      Originally posted by Eric W S
      Acid dip it. Blasting won't get into all the crevices as well as a good acid bath. Then send it to a galvanizer.
      Thanks for the tip however, I have found that beadblasting works the best. When you go to paint the bulkhead, paint will only get into the areas that the beadblasting can reach. Galvinizing is not an option as I have never found someone that does galv smooth enough to apply paint over. In the past I have beadblasted, epoxy primed painted and waxolyed the inside areas and have found that that really holds up well, and that truck stays outside.
      1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
      1971 88 (restored and as new)
      1967 88 (the next project)

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      • Eric W S
        5th Gear
        • Dec 2006
        • 609

        #18
        Originally posted by Bertha
        Thanks for the tip however, I have found that beadblasting works the best. When you go to paint the bulkhead, paint will only get into the areas that the beadblasting can reach. Galvinizing is not an option as I have never found someone that does galv smooth enough to apply paint over. In the past I have beadblasted, epoxy primed painted and waxolyed the inside areas and have found that that really holds up well, and that truck stays outside.
        That sucks. Galvanizers can be a big pain. 2 in Chicago turned me down. No car parts. Still on the hunt though.

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        • Bertha
          3rd Gear
          • Nov 2007
          • 384

          #19
          Originally posted by Jim-ME
          Bertha,
          When you get to removing the heater matrix I could really use a shot of the side that goes thru the footwell and if it's not asking too much a shot of the backside of the heater tube running under the dash.
          Jim
          Jim
          I got motivated last night to work on the truck. Here are some shots you requested. If you require more, feel free to ask.
          Last edited by Bertha; 10-29-2009, 12:51 PM.
          1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
          1971 88 (restored and as new)
          1967 88 (the next project)

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          • Bertha
            3rd Gear
            • Nov 2007
            • 384

            #20
            A big thanks to Ike for selling me this NLA and in great shape fan shroud. He was even kind enough to supply the hardware.
            1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
            1971 88 (restored and as new)
            1967 88 (the next project)

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            • Bertha
              3rd Gear
              • Nov 2007
              • 384

              #21
              I finally have all the axles apart and took some pics. I realized that I am running out of picture posting space, any guidance on this would be appreciated as I am not that computer savvy. Notice the swivel ball area was pretty nasty. Axle shafts seemed fine however they will be getting new u-joints.
              1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
              1971 88 (restored and as new)
              1967 88 (the next project)

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              • Les Parker
                RN Sales Team - Super Moderator
                • May 2006
                • 2020

                #22
                Axle count

                2 Front axles !!
                Must be kind of neat to drive a 4 wheel steering Landrover.
                Keep the pix coming.

                Les Parker
                Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
                Rovers North Inc.

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                • Bertha
                  3rd Gear
                  • Nov 2007
                  • 384

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Les Parker
                  2 Front axles !!
                  Must be kind of neat to drive a 4 wheel steering Landrover.
                  Keep the pix coming.

                  Good catch Les. I could not decide which housing to use so I have decided to blast and powdercoat both of them. You will be hearing from me shortly for my order.
                  1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
                  1971 88 (restored and as new)
                  1967 88 (the next project)

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                  • Jim-ME
                    Overdrive
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 1379

                    #24
                    Bertha,
                    Thats exactly what I have as well. Now I see how the tube attaches to the heater inside. The only thing I'm not sure of at this point is if a S3 matrix can be made to work as it's not quite the same as an S2 heater.
                    Jim

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                    • Daurie
                      2nd Gear
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 251

                      #25
                      Looks like fun to me.. Whenever I dive into a new project , whatever it may be, I tend to get things to a quick start like you! Thats some good progress if you got started on or around the 11th.

                      I've been mulling over a few project trucks lately.. There are a few things I want to do to my S3 but It's my daily driver so another series truck MUST be the answer.. right???
                      '73 SIII 88"
                      Turner 8:1 Engine
                      NRP Exhaust
                      Roverdrive
                      RM Parabolics
                      OME Shocks
                      Warn 8274
                      Pangolin4X4 bumper

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                      • Daurie
                        2nd Gear
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 251

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Jim-ME
                        Bertha,
                        Thats exactly what I have as well. Now I see how the tube attaches to the heater inside. The only thing I'm not sure of at this point is if a S3 matrix can be made to work as it's not quite the same as an S2 heater.
                        Jim
                        I've had good luck in the past with my local sheet metal shop. I've had some pretty fancy duct work made to go through tight spots and I was pretty impressed with what a good sheet metal guy could do. The parts were spot welded, sealed and insulated if I wanted plus all made of galvanized sheet.
                        '73 SIII 88"
                        Turner 8:1 Engine
                        NRP Exhaust
                        Roverdrive
                        RM Parabolics
                        OME Shocks
                        Warn 8274
                        Pangolin4X4 bumper

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                        • Bertha
                          3rd Gear
                          • Nov 2007
                          • 384

                          #27
                          Originally posted by Daurie
                          Looks like fun to me.. Whenever I dive into a new project , whatever it may be, I tend to get things to a quick start like you! Thats some good progress if you got started on or around the 11th.

                          I've been mulling over a few project trucks lately.. There are a few things I want to do to my S3 but It's my daily driver so another series truck MUST be the answer.. right???
                          Daurie, I must confess I did have an unfair head start as the truck was already mostly disassembled when I got it with only a few bolts holding the fenders and hardtop on. Everything else was pretty much apart and thrown in the truck. The engine and trans were also out of the truck when I got it.
                          As far as other projects in addition to your daily driver, I see you too have the same disease as I had, unfortunately time has caught up with me as well as reality(unfortunately) and this will probably be my last project for quite some time, once I am done(I do want to do a 109sw someday for myself)
                          1965 109 2door hardtop (restored years ago)
                          1971 88 (restored and as new)
                          1967 88 (the next project)

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                          • Daurie
                            2nd Gear
                            • Nov 2007
                            • 251

                            #28
                            So you had a little head start.. still looks like you're moving along. I bet you're out there right now..


                            early sat morning while the other half is still in bed and little one is just happy to be home for the weekend.. no better time to sneak out there for me.
                            '73 SIII 88"
                            Turner 8:1 Engine
                            NRP Exhaust
                            Roverdrive
                            RM Parabolics
                            OME Shocks
                            Warn 8274
                            Pangolin4X4 bumper

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