Topic: The project rolls on ! (Read 7493 times)

muddyweb · « **on:** February 27, 2006, 23:31:58 »

Finally got started on the FC project this weekend !

A few pictures in my gallery here... as with the other two :shock: builds I have going on at the moment.... gallery will be updated regularly !

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/muddyweb/gallery/areyoumad/0

Devon-Rover · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2006, 00:05:29 »

Ohh nice a IIb FC. What engine has it got? 2.25 or the 2.6?

Good luck, with the rebuild! i'm very jelous as it's another series landy that i have always wanted to own.

woody · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2006, 09:42:47 »

there looks like a lot of work to do
hope you have the the time and funds, and dont loose interest part way through coz its going to look fantastic when its finished 8)

22900013A · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2006, 10:13:08 »

Is that an ex-fire truck then? Whats the plan for the resto?

tomarse · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2006, 22:42:38 »

Theres a bit of rust in the bottom of those chassis rails isnt there! Good luck!

muddyweb · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2006, 20:01:49 »

It's a 1967 Series 2b
Chassis number 20, originally fitted with a (long since departed) 2.6 6 cylinder.

No real history that I know of, I think it was just a normal civvy vehicle. Long term plans are to put a camper body on the back of it... short term plans are to get it running and on the road to be able to attend the heritage run at Gaydon :lol:

We'll see :-)

Mace · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2006, 21:05:13 »

Quote from: "muddyweb"

It's a 1967 Series 2b

Oooooo my favorite. Fingers crossed Tim. :P

landroverkeith · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2006, 16:50:33 »

Looks great always wanted a FC but never had the space for one

muddyweb · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2006, 20:24:00 »

Quote from: "landroverkeith"

Looks great always wanted a FC but never had the space for one

I've been the same for ages... didn't want a 101, not really a big fan, so when this one came up, I went for it. Drove all the way to Durham to collect it too !! :shock:

landroverkeith · « **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2006, 08:51:58 »

wish ya good luck with it tim :)

now i gotta work on my lovely lady eint she niceee lol to allow me to save up and buy one ill tell her its a nice cheap camper for billing :)

Tigger · « **Reply #10 on:** March 26, 2006, 07:23:57 »

Slowly but surely !

Managed to get one of the chassis legs rebuilt on Saturday.

Going to be attacking the other side today.

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 26, 2006, 10:08:35 »

the repairs look great, i would have written off that chassis. i bet you'll have a beer when you finish welding that monster.

blackbob · « **Reply #12 on:** March 26, 2006, 20:35:34 »

nice bit of welding and fabrication hope it all goes smothley :D

muddyweb · « **Reply #13 on:** March 26, 2006, 20:36:01 »

Other side and some of the rear half sorted out now...

Hoping to get it all done next weekend... and maybe (just maybe) on it's axles again :shock:

Stormin · « **Reply #14 on:** March 26, 2006, 21:20:49 »

Your a lucky man, Tim lad. :mrgreen: I've long had yen for a FC myself. There's one not far from here, with a cherry picker on the back. Keep resisting the temptation to enquire about it, cos' if I did :? Well, where would I put it and what would T'Other Arf say. :? :roll:

muddyweb · « **Reply #15 on:** March 26, 2006, 21:46:36 »

ahh... go on... you know you want to.

She knows you well enough by now ;-)

Stormin · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2006, 07:52:42 »

I do and she does. :D

Tigger · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2006, 22:00:45 »

Well... that's most of the chassis work done !

Need to get the rear spring mounts fabricated and I'll be able to put the axles back on.

We're getting there !

Littledan · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2006, 22:13:06 »

good work tim :D

Canada Al · « **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2006, 22:19:39 »

Good luck with the rebiuld . I spent 8 years doing mine .

Tigger · « **Reply #20 on:** April 10, 2006, 21:31:45 »

Only a bit of progress this weekend.. I got to Sunday evening and wondered where all the time had gone !

Engine is going to be a tight squeeze in there, but I think all will be OK.

Back on it's axles and Engine mounts in place... should all be painted up next weekend, and hopefully I'll start getting bodywork back on

dave_2A_2.25Turbo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2006, 01:59:06 »

You don't fancy this then , Tim?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Land-Rover-2b-Forward-Control-chassis-No-1-OXC-191D_W0QQitemZ4629790163QQcategoryZ31348QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

JIM 2B · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2006, 09:02:02 »

Hi, nice job on the welding there, been throught it myself its a lot of work, but well worth it they are a great truck when finised.

I also went for a 2B that ive had on the road for a year now and the project is still ongoing ....... see my gallery. I have a few bits for them and plenty of info that may be of help.

Good luck with your project it will be nice to see another series forward control on the road.

Tigger · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2006, 10:01:50 »

Very much..... don't fancy the price tag though :oops:

James.Harwood · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2006, 07:31:00 »

I think Tim you have shown us all what is possible, forget replaement chassies for Ã‚Â£800 just repair what you have, sheet metal isn't expensive and a replacement woiuld have been as much work and no where near as much fun.

Good one.

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2006, 12:06:15 »

Quote from: "James.Harwood"

I think Tim you have shown us all what is possible, forget replaement chassies for Ã‚Â£800 just repair what you have, sheet metal isn't expensive and a replacement woiuld have been as much work and no where near as much fun.

Good one.

your forgetting one thing...... skill!

Tigger · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2006, 22:00:08 »

Looks a bit better with paint on it :-)

Axles are being painted and will be back on there tomorrow... then I can start putting bits on there properly :-)

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 17, 2006, 11:39:19 »

how many hours a week are you spending it tim?

Tigger · « **Reply #28 on:** April 17, 2006, 19:48:51 »

Quote from: "mark.yellow.series.3"

how many hours a week are you spending it tim?

Probably 12-15 hours, depending on what else I have to do at the weekend !

It's on its axles now and the bulkhead is properly in place. Engine and gearbox are next so the project should start to skip along for a bit... until I come to the electrical work, and then it will all slow down again :roll:

mark.yellow.series.3 · « **Reply #29 on:** April 17, 2006, 20:00:37 »

your project seems to be flying along, where as mine is limping (but nearly there). i spent a three weeks welding my chassis and it wasnt have as knackered as yours.

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