One Man, One Wrench - My New Chassis

[jac04]

Wow, I have 2 young kids as well, and the only time I could find to work on my Rover was between 8pm and 1am (assuming I wanted to get a few hours of sleep before going to work the next day).

[Apis Mellifera]

I made the toy box for my son thinking it would be big enough to hold all his stuff. I forgot about the "grandma factor" - it's full.



I have a few hours in the evening I can work. I skip dinner and get some work done while the family eats. I try to finish by bath time. Fortunately work like this and the work schedule is not the norm. This evening my wife has her women's Bible study, so I'll be wrangling our son. Unless I can get him to lift the body off, the Rover (and I) will take a break today. We might go for a bike ride which will let me ponder the body removal process.

[LR Max]

After reading this thread, I believe that once you finish the rover, you'll have everything.

Keep it up and good luck!

[Nium]

Feel your pain

Here's a bit of trivia: hitting the heel of your hand full power with a rubber mallet produces a dull lasting ache.

...and kicking breaker bars with the inside heel on your work boot (arch of your foot) can also provide such lasting reminiscences of a good days labor.

Looks like fun

[stomper]

you lok like you have a good plan of attack, but I assume since you are going to be lifting the body yourself, that you will be removing the roof and sides next, and then the tub and bulkhead can be moved separately onto the new chasis. I have seen people use a lift to set the complete body up off the ground, and then roll the new chasis under and then lower the complete unit back down though.

[JackIIA]

Apis - do you have an engine hoist? They're so cheap, it would be worth it to hit harbor freight or Torin. Would allow you to lift the bulkhead using a 2x4 between the windscreen eyelets (someone's rebuild has such a picture, maybe Jeff's??). And you can run heavy washers/eyelet style bolts through the tub supports to remove the tub using chain. Pic below. End of my free advice you didn't ask for.

[Apis Mellifera]

Oh, I appreciate any advice I get - especially from those that have done these types of jobs.

I do have an engine hoist. I bought it the first time I pulled the gearbox. In the past, I have extended the arm to allow for placement of spare engines on shelving units in my garage. It's worked a treat today, since most of the pieces are cumbersome rather than heavy.

I've taken today off from work (the paying work) and have spent the morning working on the Rover. I'm home alone and have been able to make quite a bit of progress. Thus far:

The doors were removed, then the top, then the tub, then it rained and I covered the mess up with tarps, then the rain stopped as the last tarp was unfolded, so then I removed the bulkhead and then decided to take a break. As it sits, the only thing left attached to the old chassis is the engine and gearbox. After lunch, I'll pull that and install it in the new chassis.

I will post pictures this evening. Many Thanks for the kind words. I will be breathe a sign of relief when this is finished.

Matt

[stonefox]

A twelve pack and a friend or two will also easely remove/replace a tub as well

[Apis Mellifera]

Day four. I spent a total of seven hours today finishing the strip down and now the engine/gearbox is bolted into the new chassis. The new stainless hardware just arrived so tomorrow I will hopefully reassemble the truck. The top has black mastic on the roof from the headliner. While it's off, I'll have a go at removing it.

[stonefox]

You are a speed demon!

[Apis Mellifera]

Day five. I worked seven hours today between rain showers and got most of the truck back together. I still have a few odds and ends like wiring and brakes, but the hard work is done. There is one job that has to be the worst part of fitting a new chassis. Anyone care to guess what seemingly easy job is giving me fits?

[stomper]

My guess is the hardest part is not to attempt to redo and clean up everything "while you are there". That would be the hardest part for me, especially after seing some of the restorations that have been posted on here.

Looking great! you should have it up and running again in another day or two!

[rejeep]

My guess is the hardest part is not to attempt to redo and clean up everything "while you are there". That would be the hardest part for me, especially after seing some of the restorations that have been posted on here.

Looking great! you should have it up and running again in another day or two!

X2..
always the hardest part me for as well..
the questions "where to stop" often comes into play..

I dont know how to listen and thats how my rover happened

[stonefox]

I dont know what you guys are talking about .You have to go into the project with an objective . For instance , clutch replacement, get in , and get out before you are a$$ deep in a rebuild that you have no bussiness getting involved in at the time. Focus,thats all, focus
Great job Apis !!!!

[westcoastkevin]

I dont know what you guys are talking about .You have to go into the project with an objective . For instance , clutch replacement, get in , and get out before you are a$$ deep in a rebuild that you have no bussiness getting involved in at the time. Focus,thats all, focus
Great job Apis !!!!

Sh**, I almost choked on my breakfast laughing at that. Thanks