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  • JackIIA
    5th Gear
    • Dec 2008
    • 498

    Terry - I wondered if someone would comment on that! That is a flattering pic of the rear crossmember. In terms of install, it was a farmer's special as far as I can tell. Poorly done, including some weird cuts made into the supports running back from the cross member which probably didn't help it's strength for sure. Same with the front bumper. My guess is it was cut off an earlier truck. Because instead of bolting the unit in, someone cut through the bolt holes and then did another goofy weld up. I don't know about the quality of new bumpers, but I will probably go with something from Ike.

    Not to be too much of a drama queen, but that frame really sucked. Patches just about everywhere. No attention to detail in the way things were welded. Outriggers not matching up. blah blah blah. It definitely looks more solid in the pics than it does in person.
    1970 88 IIA

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    • Terrys
      Overdrive
      • May 2007
      • 1382

      It's my Scottish blood

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      • JackIIA
        5th Gear
        • Dec 2008
        • 498

        Terry - PM sent.
        1970 88 IIA

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        • masonater
          3rd Gear
          • Nov 2007
          • 329

          today i did some more painting. I was not happy with the finish that came on the parabolics i got a while back, chipped far to easy. I have lots of leftover eastwood extreme chassis black so i slapped a few coats on them and i think that will be much better than stock. Also got my new shocks from RN, im debating if i should paint them or not, i hate the white and have a set on my jeep and they rusted in about 6 months. man i wish i could powder coat them...
          1970 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
          1971 Series IIA 109 EX-MOD
          1982 Mercedes 300TD
          1989 RRC
          1993 D110
          1994 RRC LWB
          1995 RRC SWB Brooklands Edition
          1995 RRC LWB
          1995 RRC LWB
          1995 Disco
          1996 GMC 2500 Suburban
          1996 Disco
          1997 Disco
          2001 RR P38
          2005 LR3 HSE
          2006 RR HSE

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          • rwollschlager
            5th Gear
            • Sep 2007
            • 583

            Originally posted by masonater
            t Also got my new shocks from RN, im debating if i should paint them or not, i hate the white and have a set on my jeep and they rusted in about 6 months. man i wish i could powder coat them...
            paint em up. On each of my 109's Im running parabolics with the notorious white shocks (one set from Rocky Mountain and one from RN) both sets rusted out real quick. On my 88 I installed the shiny yellow old man emu's this summer and i'm curious to see how their finish will hold up in comparison.

            -Rob
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            72 SIII 88
            67 SIIA 109
            82 SIII Stage 1 V8
            -- http://www.youtube.com/barnfind88 --

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            • RoverForm
              3rd Gear
              • Jul 2010
              • 348

              Originally posted by JackIIA
              Cut up the old frame on my 88.
              that pic makes me slightly sad...

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              • JackIIA
                5th Gear
                • Dec 2008
                • 498

                Originally posted by RoverForm
                that pic makes me slightly sad...

                I'll mail you some kleenex.
                1970 88 IIA

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                • badvibes
                  3rd Gear
                  • Mar 2007
                  • 364

                  last Sunday

                  Made my 2.25 look like this.....
                  1964 Series 2A SW, LHD mostly stock, often runs!

                  1991 Range Rover Hunter

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                  • LR Max
                    3rd Gear
                    • Feb 2010
                    • 315

                    I just dropped my truck off at a shop and they are going to fix it up.

                    Yeah, I know, weak but it will do a lot for the truck and make it

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                    • jac04
                      Overdrive
                      • Feb 2007
                      • 1884

                      Originally posted by masonater
                      today i did some more painting. I was not happy with the finish that came on the parabolics i got a while back, chipped far to easy. I have lots of leftover eastwood extreme chassis black so i slapped a few coats on them and i think that will be much better than stock.
                      I know it's a little late, but here's a painting tip for the paras: Use pipe cleaners from a craft store (the thick, long ones) to paint in between the leaves. Works like a charm!

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                      • mongoswede
                        5th Gear
                        • May 2010
                        • 757

                        Originally posted by badvibes
                        Made my 2.25 look like this.....

                        4 place wine rack?

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                        • badvibes
                          3rd Gear
                          • Mar 2007
                          • 364

                          Originally posted by mongoswede
                          4 place wine rack?
                          More of a whine rack.....
                          1964 Series 2A SW, LHD mostly stock, often runs!

                          1991 Range Rover Hunter

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                          • mongoswede
                            5th Gear
                            • May 2010
                            • 757

                            Originally posted by badvibes
                            More of a whine rack.....

                            don't forget:

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                            • I Leak Oil
                              Overdrive
                              • Nov 2006
                              • 1796

                              Originally posted by mongoswede
                              don't forget:



                              Looks like Pac Man loosing his lunch!
                              Jason
                              "Clubs are for Chumps" Club president

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                              • mrdoiron
                                4th Gear
                                • Dec 2009
                                • 446

                                Bloody Knuckles & Oil Dripper prototype

                                Got my 1st prototype replacement for rear LandRover badge to go on my 61&69...
                                Machined aluminum, anodized black, then fly-wheel cut black off top of lettering.

                                More representative than OEM don't you think ?

                                mike
                                Last edited by mrdoiron; 02-25-2011, 11:49 PM.
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                                1961 Ser IIa Hybrid Defender
                                1969 Ser IIa Bugeye
                                1980 Ser III Lightweight 24V RHD- sold
                                1988 LR90 turbo diesel RHD - currently frame off rebuild in progress
                                1998 Disco - ex wife :-(
                                2000 Disco - RIP , end over end 2.5 times
                                2010 RR Sport Supercharged


                                http://mikerovers.shutterfly.com/

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