Wanted: something landy-ish
Staple balls - 24/8/12 at 12:59 AM
Right, my kid has got it into his head that he'd like to work on cars with me, and likes the idea of playing with a landrover or suchlike.
Anyone got owt about? doesn't need to be in any fit state, would just be nice to have a project that would be his until he's old enough to
drive it at least.
Cheers
Peteff - 24/8/12 at 07:42 AM
My friend's lad did a Land Rover series 2a, rebuilt it onto a new galvanised chassis and refurbished the running gear and it now has a 200tdi
engine as the petrol engine did gallons per mile as opposed to miles per gallon. If you do find one just check up on insurance deals as most companies
wanted around £4000 per annum when he passed his test at 17.
HowardB - 24/8/12 at 08:15 AM
if you can, look for a "barn find" that is what I did, and then to insure it I had it on a limited millage policy through one of the landy
clubs,.. something very very cheap.
I did mine from the wheels up, and I still have her. Great way into learning about fitting things together that were never that well fitted in the
first place.
Good luck,
big_wasa - 24/8/12 at 08:37 AM
My lad wants to do the same with a mini.
Mr Whippy - 24/8/12 at 08:45 AM
actually I'd say buy the best you can afford, old landys take a lot of work to rebuild and to restore a clapped out one will easily cost 3-5k, I
know I'm on my 5th one
If you can get a galvi chassis but beware the mechanics, they are weak! engines and gearboxes are not anything as strong as they should be. Rust
protection was completely no existent and boy can they rust, I have about 2m of original chassis rail left in mine. LandRover even managed to get the
aluminum to rust too! series and 90's are just as bad as each other, sometimes the later ones are in worse state. Get it wrong and you'll
have a list as long as you are tall of parts to buy
Saying that I love them 
they always keep you busy and what car actually looks better after being painted with a brush?! just invest in a hoist,
you'll need it
[Edited on 24/8/12 by Mr Whippy]
wilkingj - 24/8/12 at 09:33 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
actually I'd say buy the best you can afford, old landys take a lot of work to rebuild and to restore a clapped out one will easily cost 3-5k, I
know I'm on my 5th one
If you can get a galvi chassis but beware the mechanics, they are weak! engines and gearboxes are not anything as strong as they should be. Rust
protection was completely no existent and boy can they rust, I have about 2m of original chassis rail left in mine. LandRover even managed to get the
aluminum to rust too! series and 90's are just as bad as each other, sometimes the later ones are in worse state. Get it wrong and you'll
have a list as long as you are tall of parts to buy
Saying that I love them they always keep you busy and what car actually looks better after being painted with a brush?! just invest in a hoist,
you'll need it
[Edited on 24/8/12 by Mr Whippy]
I couldnt agree more, I've had Landys since 1976, 5 of them, the last one I had for 13 years and it was 11 years old when I got it (its still
going strong and is in Southampton with a mate as its current owner. It has now done 250,000+ miles!).
As long as you realise they ALL need a 1960's style maintenance schedule, and will always need something doing on them. Everything is big and
heavy. (A Hoist is good advice)
A galv chassis is a very good start. I have rebuilt 2 landies from the concrete upwards (one with a Galv Chassis), and put a galv chassis on the 110 I
had for 13 years.
Learning to weld is a good skill to have as a Landy Owner. However learn to weld properly, as you dont want bits of chassis or towing brackets flying
off when under the sort of strain they get when being towed out of a Mud Pit. People have been killed by a tow hitch coming lose under those
circumstances.
Other than that they are nice and simple, and only require a 4Lb club hammer and a bread knife as a starter tool kit 
Have a look at my website and the rebuilt "Flash Harry". Enlarge the photos, and you will see what I mean about RUST!!!
It took me just over a year to rebuild that one. Getting some of the rarer parts was a pain and somewhat expensive. Lightweight (The Model - NOT
actual weight) Bulkheads are hard to find and expensive, New are almost impossible to find. The top half of the Lightweight Bulkhead is a rust trap,
and non existent brand new, and S/H are usually rusted thru.
ie do your homework thouroughly before even going to look at a Landy, as many are bastardised, and some have incorrect paperwork, especiall if its Tax
free and got coil springs!
LINKY
You could always start with a Suzuki SJ, Lada Niva/Cossack, or similar.
Just my 2d's worth.
splitrivet - 24/8/12 at 10:41 AM
Wasnt someone selling a Niva on here a few weeks back, about a zillion times better than a land rover.
Cheers,
Bob
wilkingj - 25/8/12 at 11:21 AM
quote:
Originally posted by splitrivet
Wasnt someone selling a Niva on here a few weeks back, about a zillion times better than a land rover.
Cheers,
Bob
Hmm... Well they are a bit underpowered.
There was a conversion to put a 2.2Litre Isuzu (I'm sure it was Isuzu, but it was a 2.2L) diesel in them.
A mate of mine did this and it transformed it.
The Lada Cossack is an updated version of the Niva.
Just my 2d's worth.
coozer - 25/8/12 at 01:02 PM
Jago Jeep? theres a few on ebay just now and a Suzuki Sj 4x4 one..
Barn find 4x4 Suzuki / Jago Jeep | eBay
Steve Hignett - 26/8/12 at 01:48 AM
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Jago Jeep? theres a few on ebay just now and a Suzuki Sj 4x4 one..
Barn find 4x4 Suzuki / Jago Jeep | eBay
You bar-steward Steve!!!
I've just sold my wife's Audi to pay for our 2 year old's nursery/pre-school fee's and now you put this on here..
Hmmm, going to have to have a serious chat with the wife in the morning, and my lad might have to be held back a year (already!!!)