You can clearly see the enjoyment gained from working with these iconic land rovers,nice to see an plesent work environment, now I want a restored series 2
The work you do on these Land Rovers appears to my eyes to be of a higher standard, a higher quality than any other Land Rover restorer known to me. Thanks for keeping the memory of these old Land Rovers still going strong! Someday, someday! Andy McKane, Manualoa, Molokai, Hawaii.
I love these old trucks. There's a functional honesty about them when compared to the modern urban blob SUVs. Well done for keeping this one on the road/off-road.
Fantastic build we've got a 2a hard top which my parents bought from new in 1970 here in Wales uk. Had a gav chassis and engine rebuild in 1991 but all original. Great attention to detail, a credit to all involved 👍😊
Nice job! Your customer, you said, is in Montana. I sold Land Rovers in Missoula from 1966 to 1969 for Schubach Motors. When they sold the place and it became Missoula Imports, I then sold Land Rover for them from 1971 (after getting out of the Navy) to about 1 January 1974 when I moved to San Diego. That's one very nice looking restoration!
YOU SHOULD DRILL OUT OVERSIZE BEFORE THE GALVANIZE TREATMENT THEN YOU DONT REMOVE THE TREATED METAL WITH THE DRILL THIS HELPS TO SLOW DOWN THE RUSTING PROCESS
Amazing job! you guys basically are taking this truck back to the way it came out of the factory!! Lovely! If I'd have the money I'd bring my series III to your hands!
It's nice to know that these are so valuable in the US now that they're worth renovating. I bought a 1962 Series IIA in 1998 in London for £800 (about US$1200) and used it as a truck for moving building materials around in for a few years. It needed a bit of welding each year on the chassis to get through its annual roadworthiness test. I think I sold it about 5 years later for £1000/$1400. During the 5 years, I never washed it, it just didn't seem right! It was a hoot to run about in. Twenty years ago, it would have been perfectly possible to restore one because all of the parts, including new galvanized chassis were available, but it wouldn't have been economically viable. They were just runabouts that could do some serious off-road stuff, but they weren't quite proper classic cars (with something like 80% of Land Rovers ever made still being on the road, they weren't exactly rare in the UK). Interestingly, the only time I saw a Land Rover in the USA was in Connecticut (in Yalesville), back in 1982.
I'm in the middle of a complete Series 3 SWB RHD tear-down and restoration myself here in Trinidad in the Caribbean. Lovely work on your build and great attention to detail. I'm going after the same Marine Blue/ Limestone color-scheme with a Sand 3/4 canvas tub cover. Should be another couple months before she's ready for the road.
I think this is the most meticulous and thorough restoration I have seen. I imagine you also have to source original parts from England. I cannot even start to contemplate the asking price for the finished product but a hint would be welcome.
I drove this particular series a lot whilst 'Jackerooing' in Western Queensland back in '66.When the rain eventually arrived I got through around a foot of mud on the yellow four wheel drive in second gear and we kept going for 24 miles until a bit more help arrived.
awesome work. When I was a kid, I remember this cars were very popular in my country (Nicaragua) but I also remember they got brakes issues. Don't know what model exactly, but, man, they were known for that.
Best simple mods I did to my petrol 88 inch 1963 2A to make it more road friendly, as opposed to field friendly.... But not for the purist though. SU carb with K & N filter. Large bore stainless exhaust. Range Rover / Discovery 3.54 diffs. LWB twin leading shoe front brakes..... You get far better braking without adding a servo. Overdrive is also a bonus. The extra power from the SU and exhaust powers the higher gearing and the overdrive easily.
It's a Carters expedition shovel, the same type used by the British Military. Carters is a British company. There is an extreme level of detail and thought that goes into every part of these vehicles.
That was a labour of love. A very nice none military spec SWB Land Rover, I've driven dozens while in the army and love them. Shame it's a "wrong hand drive" and not right. I'd buy one otherwise. I wonder if you do Forward Controls?
WRONG. Series IIA’s had headlights in the grill until the late 1969 model year when they were moved outboard to the fenders to comply with new government regulations for larger headlights on motor vehicles. Series II’s were only built from 1958-1961.
Dear friends I’m Johnson Clement Msulwa, Tanzanian from Dar es Salaam. I saw the video of that Land Rover of 1966 and I’m very excited. In my country we have a lot of such old cars and would like to know If you can do mine as well and for how much?
I did that in 1978, starting with a new frame, unfortnately not possible to post photo. So I know almost every bolt and nut of the 2A 🥲 Birma bright is a good alloy but it doesn't like to be in contact w. iron, so I inserted plastic washers wherever possible...
I like the soft top conversion, looking to do the same with our ‘69. Curious, do you also restore the hardtop and is it shipped to the new customer as well?
Very good video picked up a few tips. I am rebuilding a 1972 Lightweight new chassis/ bulkhead Do you think I should have it Bronze green as it left the factory with bare rivets or Nato green semi matt? Just at the rolling chassis stage. Original springs. Engine next. Phil Cheshire England.
Nice to see the old girl given a top quality restoration. More care taken than when it was made at Solihull all those years ago. Well done fellas.
The best restoration work I ever watched. Land Rover and Jeep are my fevorite cars since childhood.
You can clearly see the enjoyment gained from working with these iconic land rovers,nice to see an plesent work environment, now I want a restored series 2
The work you do on these Land Rovers appears to my eyes to be of a higher standard, a higher quality than any other Land Rover restorer known to me. Thanks for keeping the memory of these old Land Rovers still going strong! Someday, someday! Andy McKane, Manualoa, Molokai, Hawaii.
Thank you for the restoring a piece of British history.
This vehicle was built approximately 60 miles from my home so heartening to see real craftsman bringing it back to life thanks guys
Great engineering by resurrecting this vehicle from scratch my friend 👏 👌 👍.
I love these old trucks. There's a functional honesty about them when compared to the modern urban blob SUVs. Well done for keeping this one on the road/off-road.
As everyone else has already said 'great job'! I've acquired a 57 series 1 I hope to have running before I die of old age. Fantastic little trucks.
Way better built than at the factory - excellent quality!!
That is some serious man hours put into this build..Awesome 💯👍💯👍💯
Another classic saved! I’ve shared these videos with my kids to teach them about craftsmanship.Thanks!
Land Rover to my mind is a great innovation on the part of British.
Love you Brittany 😍 💗 💓 💛 ♥.
Fantastic build we've got a 2a hard top which my parents bought from new in 1970 here in Wales uk. Had a gav chassis and engine rebuild in 1991 but all original. Great attention to detail, a credit to all involved 👍😊
What a build 👍
Nice job! Your customer, you said, is in Montana. I sold Land Rovers in Missoula from 1966 to 1969 for Schubach Motors. When they sold the place and it became Missoula Imports, I then sold Land Rover for them from 1971 (after getting out of the Navy) to about 1 January 1974 when I moved to San Diego. That's one very nice looking restoration!
We just started our series 3 restoration this is great !
Good that you have given it another chance at life.
hello I write from Lodi Italy my english is terrible sorry, congratulations you are artists, these are called lovingly made restorations
I love the land rover to bits. I really want one. I am a classic fanatic.
nice Job.... Its Perfect working...... I Have a Series IIa too.... i hope can be repair like this, thanks for video
YOU SHOULD DRILL OUT OVERSIZE BEFORE THE GALVANIZE TREATMENT THEN YOU DONT REMOVE THE TREATED METAL WITH THE DRILL THIS HELPS TO SLOW DOWN THE RUSTING PROCESS
Amazing job! you guys basically are taking this truck back to the way it came out of the factory!! Lovely! If I'd have the money I'd bring my series III to your hands!
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At 5:15 = You can still get new parts. There are dealers all over England that produces LR parts this day 😀👍🏼
Absolutely stunning. Great job.
Excelente trabajo felicitaciones muy buen video tengo un lan Rover serie 1 de 1954 así que estaremos restauradolo también saludos
It's nice to know that these are so valuable in the US now that they're worth renovating. I bought a 1962 Series IIA in 1998 in London for £800 (about US$1200) and used it as a truck for moving building materials around in for a few years. It needed a bit of welding each year on the chassis to get through its annual roadworthiness test. I think I sold it about 5 years later for £1000/$1400. During the 5 years, I never washed it, it just didn't seem right!
It was a hoot to run about in.
Twenty years ago, it would have been perfectly possible to restore one because all of the parts, including new galvanized chassis were available, but it wouldn't have been economically viable. They were just runabouts that could do some serious off-road stuff, but they weren't quite proper classic cars (with something like 80% of Land Rovers ever made still being on the road, they weren't exactly rare in the UK).
Interestingly, the only time I saw a Land Rover in the USA was in Connecticut (in Yalesville), back in 1982.
عمل جميلة جداً شكرا من السودان ،🇸🇩
great work...congrats...my brother have landys 1966... from indonesia
brilliant, love the way you guys do the bonnet! Not just painting over the rivets.
The factory painted over them.
I just acquired a 1964 IIA Forward Control. Unmolested. Great chassis. Still road registered here.
Motivating to watch your footage.
Love the attention to detail.
Thanks for your videos
This makes me want to do unholy things to my unrestored and unmolested ‘66 2a 109. Great work.
Also that fully synchro’d gear box is a dream!
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I'm in the middle of a complete Series 3 SWB RHD tear-down and restoration myself here in Trinidad in the Caribbean. Lovely work on your build and great attention to detail. I'm going after the same Marine Blue/ Limestone color-scheme with a Sand 3/4 canvas tub cover. Should be another couple months before she's ready for the road.
is it ready yet??
@@aavenderr Yes sir, she certainly is.
Beautiful is she for sale? Where is it located?
My dream car!!
The Brigadier and Sgt. Benson approve!! Nice job, and a great video!!
Very nice restoration. Superb!
gorgeous! You guys are magicians
So cool.
Beautiful to see, great work guys
Muy buena restauracion quedo para estrenar....hermoso.....
I think this is the most meticulous and thorough restoration I have seen. I imagine you also have to source original parts from England. I cannot even start to contemplate the asking price for the finished product but a hint would be welcome.
Great job looks very nice much . appreciated love and.best wishes from Canada God bless
I drove this particular series a lot whilst 'Jackerooing' in Western Queensland back in '66.When the rain eventually arrived I got through around a foot of mud on the yellow four wheel drive in second gear and we kept going for 24 miles until a bit more help arrived.
Very nice work! Impressive attention to detail.
awesome work. When I was a kid, I remember this cars were very popular in my country (Nicaragua) but I also remember they got brakes issues. Don't know what model exactly, but, man, they were known for that.
Absolutely fantastic restoration. Liked and subscribed.
I remember my anklol is one land robal is very nice 👌 van thanks 4 England 🇬🇧 god bless the Queen 👸 🙏
A beautiful piece of work lads.
My dream car, amazing job
Wonderful video ❤❤❤
That is a fantastic job you've done, much better than those Brummies at Lode Lane could have done!
I really hope someday happens for me. Just awesome stuff Mike.
Thanks!
Great job guys!!!
Great work 👏
Well…
As a Land Rover owner I do wonder how much does such a restored car goes for in the US ..?
Greetings from Germany everybody 👋
Stay safe 👍
Good job, good video ! Bye from Italy 🇮🇪
My dream car,i love id 😍
Best simple mods I did to my petrol 88 inch 1963 2A to make it more road friendly, as opposed to field friendly.... But not for the purist though.
SU carb with K & N filter.
Large bore stainless exhaust.
Range Rover / Discovery 3.54 diffs.
LWB twin leading shoe front brakes..... You get far better braking without adding a servo.
Overdrive is also a bonus.
The extra power from the SU and exhaust powers the higher gearing and the overdrive easily.
Love the Land Rover Defender with the exception of the ridiculous amount of money people are disposed to pay for one.
I love what you do.
Great video. 👍🏻
travail de grande qualité, résultat splendide
Fantastic job boys, very well done.
We love this fvcking car 🔥
what a beauty
Draining the diff at the start I wondered what was happening then I realised the oil floats on top of the water. There was a lot of water in there!
Very nice, just think a square end shovel would be period as we don't have that shape in the UK.
It's a Carters expedition shovel, the same type used by the British Military. Carters is a British company. There is an extreme level of detail and thought that goes into every part of these vehicles.
@@mikesandone2652 yes but it is a bog standard uk road landy not in military spec but no matter still a very neat job.
Great job¡
wow nice Bro! i love it, i have also same like this it gives me a lesson haw can i restore my old 1974 Land rover paaa 💯💯💯💯
Impressive!
Wow Amazing
Bloody fantastic job. (Could have fitted a Fairey overdrive though.) TOP Notch
👏👏👏🖒🙏🙏
بادرود به شما . واقعا زیباست
That was a labour of love. A very nice none military spec SWB Land Rover, I've driven dozens while in the army and love them. Shame it's a "wrong hand drive" and not right. I'd buy one otherwise.
I wonder if you do Forward Controls?
This is awesome
These vehicles will literally last forever
Wow!!!
Nice restoration guys. But you need to realise that is a Series II not a IIA. The IIA has the headlights in the wings with a different grille.
WRONG. Series IIA’s had headlights in the grill until the late 1969 model year when they were moved outboard to the fenders to comply with new government regulations for larger headlights on motor vehicles. Series II’s were only built from 1958-1961.
Well, thats cool. Damn cool!
Dear friends I’m Johnson Clement Msulwa, Tanzanian from Dar es Salaam. I saw the video of that Land Rover of 1966 and I’m very excited. In my country we have a lot of such old cars and would like to know If you can do mine as well and for how much?
Fantastic job, better than new! Please send me one.
outstanding job!! makes me feel a little embarrassed by my half hearted attempt at a rebuild lol
Ufff just amazing
I did that in 1978, starting with a new frame, unfortnately not possible to post photo. So I know almost every bolt and nut of the 2A 🥲 Birma bright is a good alloy but it doesn't like to be in contact w. iron, so I inserted plastic washers wherever possible...
bravo,bravo,bravo
Better than it was ever made originally, using a "Brumigen screwdriver", in Coventry
Maybe but it came out of Solihull not Coventry!
@@philhealey449 You're right, of course. This is me having a senior moment.
Good 👍
wonderful llll
I like the soft top conversion, looking to do the same with our ‘69. Curious, do you also restore the hardtop and is it shipped to the new customer as well?
I have a 69 also, the "Bugeye" model. Needs a frame, but now that I'm retired will probably tackle a refurbish of the vehicle.
Very good video picked up a few tips. I am rebuilding a 1972 Lightweight new chassis/ bulkhead Do you think I should have it Bronze green as it left the factory with bare rivets or Nato green semi matt? Just at the rolling chassis stage. Original springs. Engine next. Phil Cheshire England.
Some interesting points. Fuel filler on the other side, but would be on the correct side if right handed drive. I didn't see any wind screen wipers.
fuel filler is on the right side on all land rovers has nothing to do with RHD. windshield wipers are there
How could you miss the windscreen wipers !
great job well done bravo, i love that car, how much in worth is it now
BELLISSIMO. :-O
Do you mind letting us know how much it might have cost the new owner … it would really help us … thanks
Many people have asked this question, The white man is so sophisticated and like what is it? What makes him/her stand out? Its the white skin period!
Nice job!!! Can you tell to us how much cost the restoratio?
How much would that Land Rover cost?
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