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Thread: My restoration project

  1. #1
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    Default My restoration project

    Been working hot and heavy on the '69. Currently, I'm finishing up on the bulhead, brake and frame rework. I have also installed a Carter electric fuel pump which seems to work well. Here are some recent pictures.
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    Erik Peterson
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    '69 SWB Soft Top 2.25 petrol LHD
    '71 LWB 2 Door 2.25 petrol LHD

    "Every trip is an adventure in a Land Rover".

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    Looking good! Mine was clean and shiny like yours, but that was 25 years ago!

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    Good going, Erik! The restoration is worth the effort. Mine's been mostly trouble-free since then, other than oil leaks of course.

    Come back and update your thread here. Would love to see your progress!

    Myron

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    This looks great! Keep posting!

    One thing I noticed(maybe not a big deal):
    I'm in the middle of running brake lines, too. But my whole front sheet metal is all in place. I see you ran the brake lines up away from the frame. Will your wings/fenders clear the lines? I ran mine on top of the frame rails, or on the inside sides. Hold your fenders up there and see if you have access and clearance, or you might have to cut holes in the fender. FYI. (unless I'm missing something and you have a neat approach!)
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    1973 Series 3, 109

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    I haven't changed out the brake lines. I just removed the wings to help with the engine install. They are as they were previously and
    should fit.
    Erik Peterson
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    '69 SWB Soft Top 2.25 petrol LHD
    '71 LWB 2 Door 2.25 petrol LHD

    "Every trip is an adventure in a Land Rover".

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    Default Engine rebuilt and Installed

    Quote Originally Posted by ep7360 View Post
    I haven't changed out the brake lines. I just removed the wings to help with the engine install. They are as they were previously and
    should fit.
    Here’s an update on my 1969 rebuild progress:
    Engine rebuilt (.030 over) with new valves. Installed and currently have about 300 miles so far on the break in. Runs better than it ever has! Installed a vintage vacuum gauge on the column and some new Yokohama tires. More pictures coming.
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    Erik Peterson
    Gig Harbor, Washington
    '69 SWB Soft Top 2.25 petrol LHD
    '71 LWB 2 Door 2.25 petrol LHD

    "Every trip is an adventure in a Land Rover".

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    looks great, I'm jealous as i'm waiting till i get my shop up to do much of anything to my rovers and they sure need help!

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    Very nice work indeed! I'm about a year behind you.Click image for larger version. 

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    1968 Series IIA
    1962 Jaguar Mk 2

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