Great stuff Ross.. Reviving an historic vehicle always throws up the question of 'how' much of the original do you replace. Looks like you have a good balance there.
You have to cut out all the rot, if that works out cheaper than replacing the bulkhead, then your onto a winner. I bereave the Series 3 was when Land Rover peaked with there build quality. After that there were less galvanised parts and poorer painting technique used. Military Land rovers can be an exception. Even though they have a hard life, there well maintained and are thoroughly washed down after every exercise. No mud build up to hold in moisture like what you might find on a farm wagon.
Зачем столько проблем и мучений, эта передняя панель щит в сборе можно сегодня купить целиком в нескольких исполнениях. Есть просто голый металл, есть покрытый грунтом, есть оцинкованный, и даже есть нержавеющая сталь. Для чего всё это? Купить новую запчасть и поменять, во первых быстрее да и качество выше в разы, чем собирать эту панель из кусочков. Да и сначала нужно полностью восстановить геометрию кузова, т.е. купить и установить новую раму, только так вы получите 100% результат. Why so many problems and torments, this shield front panel assembly can be purchased today in its entirety in several versions. There is just bare metal, there is covered with soil, there is galvanized, and there is even stainless steel. What is all this for? To buy a new spare part and change it, firstly, it is faster and the quality is much higher than assembling this panel from pieces. And first you need to completely restore the geometry of the body, i.e. buy and install a new frame, the only way you will get a 100% result.
Great stuff Ross.. Reviving an historic vehicle always throws up the question of 'how' much of the original do you replace. Looks like you have a good balance there.
You have to cut out all the rot, if that works out cheaper than replacing the bulkhead, then your onto a winner. I bereave the Series 3 was when Land Rover peaked with there build quality. After that there were less galvanised parts and poorer painting technique used. Military Land rovers can be an exception. Even though they have a hard life, there well maintained and are thoroughly washed down after every exercise. No mud build up to hold in moisture like what you might find on a farm wagon.
It's starting to take shape 👍🤛
It is, slowly but surely!
Nice work so far
Thanks man. getting there bit by bit. Next up will be the door repairs.
Зачем столько проблем и мучений, эта передняя панель щит в сборе можно сегодня купить целиком в нескольких исполнениях. Есть просто голый металл, есть покрытый грунтом, есть оцинкованный, и даже есть нержавеющая сталь. Для чего всё это? Купить новую запчасть и поменять, во первых быстрее да и качество выше в разы, чем собирать эту панель из кусочков. Да и сначала нужно полностью восстановить геометрию кузова, т.е. купить и установить новую раму, только так вы получите 100% результат.
Why so many problems and torments, this shield front panel assembly can be purchased today in its entirety in several versions. There is just bare metal, there is covered with soil, there is galvanized, and there is even stainless steel. What is all this for? To buy a new spare part and change it, firstly, it is faster and the quality is much higher than assembling this panel from pieces. And first you need to completely restore the geometry of the body, i.e. buy and install a new frame, the only way you will get a 100% result.
Cost!