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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: solihull-mick on August 30, 2007, 00:25:03

Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on August 30, 2007, 00:25:03: Ok not sure where to start on this, but here goes, Good friend of mine and fellow mud-clubber has a metal challenged 300 disco with a slight chassis twist, so having a large workshop at my disposal and a weath of landrover experience under my belt we came up with a plan,

1, Buy scrap disco for chassis
2, Carry out all welding as needed,Cills,boot floor,inner wings,A Pillars,B Pillars, Floor Pans,Seat belt Fixing Points,
3, Rewire the vehicle including all add on goodies
4, Replace the worn out 300tdi with a fresh 200tdi
5, Replace the worn out syncros in the gearbox
6 Add a whole host of off road goodies while the body was off
7,Fully repaint the chassis,

Oh and all these to be done in a week!!!! :shock:

Ok a disco was had from Mr Porny at a great price,(top guy buy the way)
Back to the workshop for action, Pics say a hundred word so heres a few

DAY ONE
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF2995.jpg)
As we started just removing the body

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Cills Very crunchy :shock:

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Slowly parting the body from the chassis

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Slght problem the cills collapsed under the weight of the shell!!!!
After a little swearing and running for timber we had it sorted

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3014.jpg)

There she blows :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3018.jpg)

Body clear of chassis, Oh and some silly bloke who forgot the head light washer pipe :oops: and got soaked!!!!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3032.jpg)

Time to burn off a few stupid side steps!!!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3035.jpg)

Put spare chassis back under rotten body shell

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Me dancing well trying!!! :oops:

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Removed engine from doner chassis to check clutch, was sweet so did clutch fork trick and welded a stiffner across it, Refitted engine to chassis,
Title: DAY TWO
Post by: solihull-mick on August 30, 2007, 00:40:31: Ok time to strip the next disco that needs the welding and chassis,

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3083.jpg)

Body lifted clear from old twisded chassis

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3120.jpg)
What a happy chappy!!!!

New chassis get presure washed, attaked by me with a needle scaller, any welded repairs done, axles swoped,and full chassis repaint readdy to go back under the body

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3124.jpg)

Checking the state of the boot floor with the body off, not good!!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3125.jpg)
Starting to remove all the badness from the boot area

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3127.jpg)
Due to the corrosion decided to fit fill in panels as well as the boot floor and x members

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3126.jpg)

More rot!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3134.jpg)

Fitted the body and chassis back together, to try and keep the body im line, amazing how much a disco flexys with no boot floor and chassis!!!
Also removed both wings to check the inner wings and bulkhead,
Title: DAY THREE
Post by: solihull-mick on August 30, 2007, 00:54:10: Ok time to get some steel back in the boot

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3147.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3182.jpg)

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Boot floor done, primed and stone chipped, sealed, time for the rest!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3159.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3140.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3144.jpg)

More pics to follow, :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Range Rover Blues on August 30, 2007, 01:04:56: So was the green one really that rotten compared to the purple one?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on August 30, 2007, 01:06:22: Oh Yes, we did take a good hard look at both shells and the purple one was better, just !!!! :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Jake on August 30, 2007, 12:34:22: Looks like you've got your work cut out there!!
Coming on nice though.
Nice and neat.
8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: fish on August 30, 2007, 21:23:03: Keep the pictures coming, I wll be interested to see how the inner wing repairs go.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: lenster on August 30, 2007, 22:11:25: what a satchel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i saw j's 110 through the doorway. is that done?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: muddydisco on August 30, 2007, 22:15:23: About time you did abit of work for a living :D . Guess who i'm working with at vision vauxhall @ stafford MR HOWE. So i think lee's time as just about run out :wink: :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on August 31, 2007, 10:30:19: Quote from: "lenster"
what a satchel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i saw j's 110 through the doorway. is that done?

yo len, yes jamies double cab is nearly done, been doing that in between this one, came out really good, will post a few pics before i paint it
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: sub4x4 on September 01, 2007, 11:56:43: nice job good to see the pics if only i could weld lol
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Ja1983 on September 01, 2007, 13:07:32: :shock: blimey, seeing all that work is enough to put a person off buying a disco!! :lol:

looking great so far tho! 8)
Title: More pics
Post by: solihull-mick on September 03, 2007, 21:52:13: Got on to the driver cill enjoy

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3227.jpg)

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Drivers side done, lot worst the other side

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Removed the lower part of the "A" pillar to gain access to the corroded inner cill and foot well, not a fan of plates over rust!!!!!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3249.jpg)

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Just as well it came off, can fix a small rot hole :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: J B on September 04, 2007, 19:31:25: looks a fine job,

when can you start on mine :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 09, 2007, 22:18:22: got on with the passenger sill today

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3278.jpg)

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got the"A" pillar back in place

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3290.jpg)

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more pics as i get them 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: chris9119 on September 10, 2007, 06:27:08: Just as a note, it would be better to put the pictures in your gallery to save us all waiting a week for the post to open......

The pictures are also being counted as part of your forum up-load limit which must be getting near its limit.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: pux on September 10, 2007, 09:50:01: great write up and good pics :D as for upload space they look like there hosted somewhere else i.e photobucket :wink: so keep em coming :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Guardian. on September 10, 2007, 12:40:52: doing an ace job on that lads, glad im not getting the bill for it!
keep it up.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 13, 2007, 00:20:51: Thanks for your kind words guys, and i will keep the pics coming soon as i get them :D :D :D :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: lenster on September 14, 2007, 16:02:18: :lol: i think it's pants, you used to go out and play in the mud. now you just want to spend your time welding. i've had to spend the last few weekends playing by myself (i'm nearly blind).

i wonder what colour it will be ? :P
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on September 15, 2007, 12:14:26: Quote from: "lenster"
:lol: i think it's pants, you used to go out and play in the mud. now you just want to spend your time welding. i've had to spend the last few weekends playing by myself (i'm nearly blind).

i wonder what colour it will be ? :P

You won't be able to see what colour if you don't stop playing with yourself :P :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 15, 2007, 21:23:38: Len will give you a clue! its the same colour as the over spray in the workshop from jamies 110 double cab :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 15, 2007, 21:50:05: Finished the passenger side sill, not had much time on her this week as the workshops been full,

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3322.jpg)

rebuilt the "A" pillar, replace the wing rib and rail

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3320.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3321.jpg)

Started to rebuild the bulkhead today,

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3318.jpg)

Inner wing panel going in place, great fit, real nice panel
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Welded top and bottom,
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small patch to fit in the morning then its the other side :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3343.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3349.jpg)

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Then the body will come off, seal and gravitex all the under side of the shell, then a good coat off 2pack,
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 19, 2007, 00:11:12: Ok drivers side now

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3354.jpg)

Bad repairs prior get cut of

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3350.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3355.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3363.jpg)

awaiting battery tray and inner wing, :lol:
Title: disco rebuild
Post by: Chris Putt on September 19, 2007, 00:25:51: Your front end rebuilding looks Mega!

Got to faff about with mine see how much is completely wasted tomorrow. Really dreading it at the moment, I can see me ending up replacing most of it to tell you the truth, much like yours! Unfortunately my welding skills arent up to much, but luckily a mate of mine is pretty hot with a MIG so all should be ok..

Didi you get repair panels made up and delivered or make all of your own?

Chris
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 19, 2007, 22:14:54: Hi there the owner of the disco got the panels, good price i think, will get the number for you, i think hes on the mud-club anyway, as in the wanted section,
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Staffy on September 19, 2007, 22:59:42: Hi, looking good.

One question. I have been away from car maintenance and restoring for a few years due to health reasons.

The bug has bitten for Land Rovers now and was wondering what the black paint is that you have used to seal the joints.

Looking forward to the next set of photos :)

Cheers
Phil
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on September 20, 2007, 09:55:54: Hi staffy, its a seam sealer called tiger seal, once its on the joint simply brush over it with thinners and you get a smooth factory look seam, and you can paint over it to, so there you go :D
Title: More pics
Post by: solihull-mick on September 30, 2007, 23:53:38: (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3365.jpg)

made new head light tray

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3366.jpg)

body off chassis again to repair front body mounts and rear body mounts

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3382.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3383.jpg)

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repaired front one other side to do

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all welded up

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3389.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3400.jpg)

oh battery tray and inner wing done

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3398.jpg)

ok all the welding done, time to seal and prime the under side of the shell

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3401.jpg)

nice new boot floor

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3390.jpg)

painted and sealed

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3392.jpg)

Back on chassis and running, new brake pipes every where, time to prep for paint

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3419.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3421.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3426.jpg)

bonnet primed ready for colour

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3425.jpg)

will update as i get the pics 8)
Title: update
Post by: solihull-mick on October 01, 2007, 00:28:14: (http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3445.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3449.jpg)

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primer going on

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3452.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3454.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3456.jpg)

colour going on 2 pack metalic black

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3459.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3464.jpg)

disco and 110 crew cab both fresh rebuilds and fresh paint jobs nice

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3465.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3467.jpg)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Iain C on October 01, 2007, 09:47:12: Looking VERY nice...can't wait to see the finished item!
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 04, 2007, 00:03:26: did someone drive that into a rust all u like pit from new. never seen one that bad for a k reg mines the same age and never been welded yet.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 04, 2007, 09:32:14: Can I book mine in after yours comes out !!!

Looks well smart and is probably, metal wise, newer than a 57 plate D3 :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 04, 2007, 23:00:13: Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
Can I book mine in after yours comes out !!!

Looks well smart and is probably, metal wise, newer than a 57 plate D3 :lol: :lol:

Any time mate, bring it on down :lol:
Title: nearly done
Post by: Chris Putt on October 04, 2007, 23:00:36: Mine is nearly done too! similar amount of welding although we managed to patch my inner wings in the end!! Just got to put it all back together and fabricate new brackets for the front and the bottom of the wings.....and those silly little flappy bits the headlights sit in!
Title: Re: nearly done
Post by: solihull-mick on October 04, 2007, 23:03:21: Quote from: "Chris Putt"
Mine is nearly done too! similar amount of welding although we managed to patch my inner wings in the end!! Just got to put it all back together and fabricate new brackets for the front and the bottom of the wings.....and those silly little flappy bits the headlights sit in!

sounds all good, will have a full thread on the 110 double cab soon, the one in the last pic we have converted fron a 2 door hard top,and retro fitted a 200 disco tdi :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on October 05, 2007, 12:23:41: BLACK :shock: no more scratchy lanes then :wink: :lol: :lol:

The VW suspension lift looks good too, although I think you may have a centre of gravity problem :P :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: peasey on October 05, 2007, 15:57:59: mate that looks truely awsome its nice to see that you have resurected her instead of weighing her in massive respect and a real champion to the land rover cause.give yourself a pat on the back from me mate :D :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 06, 2007, 20:16:28: Quote from: "peasey"
mate that looks truely awsome its nice to see that you have resurected her instead of weighing her in massive respect and a real champion to the land rover cause.give yourself a pat on the back from me mate :D :D

Many thanks mate, anybody else wanting a rebuild pm for a quote, :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 13, 2007, 22:32:37: [The VW suspension lift looks good too, although I think you may have a centre of gravity problem :P :lol: :lol:[/quote]

Like your idea lee, the bug was scrap anyway lol

Will post more pics soon as, the last top coat is done just the rebuild to follow,
Also ive stripped my 2A bessy for a full repaint and 90 wings and modified 90 reat tub so i can get 90 spats on her, should look the dogs bits :shock:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 16, 2007, 00:55:53: few more pics nearly done now

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3483.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3505.jpg)

More as i get them, think you will agree does look good :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Iain C on October 16, 2007, 08:22:18: Superb mate!
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 16, 2007, 08:34:39: Thats looking fantastic 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: thebfg2003 on October 16, 2007, 09:37:28: I've seen it close up. A real good job. Well done mate.

Kev =D>
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Lyndsey731 on October 16, 2007, 14:36:07: When this thread first started I asked myself is it really worth it, bearing in mind the state of the thing, though now your pics obviously speak for themselves, cracking job mate :wink:

Gav
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 18, 2007, 18:26:43: Many thanks guys, nice to see my works up the standard, :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Darren on October 18, 2007, 19:12:42: Dare we ask what something like that wouldcost to do? :shock:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 18, 2007, 19:16:06: pm me for a quote, but all im saying is not cheep :shock:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Darren on October 18, 2007, 20:25:30: Not a service I need, fortunately. I was just curious, as I suspect everybody else is :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: RichardM on October 18, 2007, 22:44:02: Mick, have you kept a tally of how much time you have spent on it?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 18, 2007, 22:47:15: No not really, At a guess i would say 60 hours or so may be a few more,
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: RichardM on October 18, 2007, 22:58:39: I would have guessed more than that....but then I'm used to working on the front drive not in a properly equipped workshop :)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 00:04:09: why did u start with a rust bucket of a 2oo tdi and finsh with a 300tdi body sure a jap import rhd would have be alot of hours save u can get them for about 7 grand now . you must have spent that at least
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Steven on October 22, 2007, 00:09:39: I know its more expensive doing a full rebuild like Mick but I would prefer to do that than just break a Disco cause at the end of the day Micks keeping one more Disco on the road for another 10 years or more, good on ya mate and well done with the work you've done :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 22, 2007, 00:11:25: WHAT? sombody is not paying attention in class, the 200 rust bucket as you call it was got for the chassis, as the chassis on the 300 was twisted, i then rebuilt the customers 300 body, if you would like to ask the customer why he has spent so much on this motor feel free, whats wrong with rebuilding somthing you like? and have no intension of selling it, as for the easy jap import idea, well what fun would that be? easy is not the way i do business, hard work never hert anybody,and tbh i love the challenge, but thanks for your comments :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 22, 2007, 00:13:58: Quote from: "91Steven"
I know its more expensive doing a full rebuild like Mick but I would prefer to do that than just break a Disco cause at the end of the day Micks keeping one more Disco on the road for another 10 years or more, good on ya mate and well done with the work you've done :wink:

Thanks mate just what i was thinking
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: L90OOK on October 22, 2007, 00:25:18: Quote from: "solihull-mick"
WHAT? sombody is not paying attention in class, the 200 rust bucket as you call it was got for the chassis, as the chassis on the 300 was twisted, i then rebuilt the customers 300 body, if you would like to ask the customer why he has spent so much on this motor feel free, whats wrong with rebuilding somthing you like? and have no intension of selling it, as for the easy jap import idea, well what fun would that be? easy is not the way i do business, hard work never hert anybody,and tbh i love the challenge, but thanks for your comments :D

Jesus...what is wrong with him :roll:
My 1986 110 200tdi rust bucket stands me about Â£10-Â£15K as is & still needs a new chassis :roll: :lol: However I am never going to sell it & I'm sure It'll be on the road long after the Jap stuff has rotted away!

Mick...bloody good job your doing there fella :P
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 22, 2007, 00:28:13: Quote from: "L90OOK"
Quote from: "solihull-mick"
WHAT? sombody is not paying attention in class, the 200 rust bucket as you call it was got for the chassis, as the chassis on the 300 was twisted, i then rebuilt the customers 300 body, if you would like to ask the customer why he has spent so much on this motor feel free, whats wrong with rebuilding somthing you like? and have no intension of selling it, as for the easy jap import idea, well what fun would that be? easy is not the way i do business, hard work never hert anybody,and tbh i love the challenge, but thanks for your comments :D

Jesus...what is wrong with him :roll:
My 1986 110 200tdi rust bucket stands me about Â£10-Â£15K as is & still needs a new chassis :roll: :lol: However I am never going to sell it & I'm sure It'll be on the road long after the Jap stuff has rotted away!

Mick...bloody good job your doing there fella :P

Thanks mate appreciate that
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Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on October 22, 2007, 00:32:42: Quote from: "solihull-mick"
Quote from: "L90OOK"
Quote from: "solihull-mick"
WHAT? sombody is not paying attention in class, the 200 rust bucket as you call it was got for the chassis, as the chassis on the 300 was twisted, i then rebuilt the customers 300 body, if you would like to ask the customer why he has spent so much on this motor feel free, whats wrong with rebuilding somthing you like? and have no intension of selling it, as for the easy jap import idea, well what fun would that be? easy is not the way i do business, hard work never hert anybody,and tbh i love the challenge, but thanks for your comments :D

Jesus...what is wrong with him :roll:
My 1986 110 200tdi rust bucket stands me about Â£10-Â£15K as is & still needs a new chassis :roll: :lol: However I am never going to sell it & I'm sure It'll be on the road long after the Jap stuff has rotted away!

Mick...bloody good job your doing there fella :P

Thanks mate appreciate that

dont get me wrong top job but could anybody untake a project like this?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 22, 2007, 00:35:06: What do you mean buy "untake"?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Steve ray on October 22, 2007, 00:37:28: Excellent Mick! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

TOP JOB! ...... nice to see another D1 kept on the road mate :D

(the abuse mine get's I might need your services one day :wink: )

As for the prior comment about a Jap motor ..... not going ot waste energy typing a response to that one!! :twisted:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Tig on October 22, 2007, 01:11:16: I'm sure he meant "undertake"
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Post by: Elmo on October 22, 2007, 03:43:18: That, Sir, is stunning, well done!

When Elmo needs a real landy doctor for the full facelift I'll be giving you a call for sure.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Steven on October 22, 2007, 03:47:41: Whats the finished product going to be for? Normal day to day vehicle/offroad?
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: RichardM on October 22, 2007, 23:16:59: I can understand someone wanting to rebuild their own Disco if they have the time and a well equipped workshop, but I don't know how they can justify paying someone to do it for them...
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 23, 2007, 19:43:40: Well i did say on my first thread that i was building it for a GOOD friend, so money isnt the issue in this case, i do have a well equiped workshop and some spare time, and the pure talent :D to do the job,

The motors being used for pure off road pleasure, and pleasure im sure it will be, good luck to chris w and all who sail in her, its been a pleasure to work on and got me a few new customers to boot,

Will post the last few pics as i get them,
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Paul on October 23, 2007, 20:50:00: It's Ruby Re-born but not Ruby anymore :lol:

Nice work Mick it's been a very interesting read :)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW on October 23, 2007, 23:06:06: I understand she'll be renamed Bettie now in an official naming ceremony :lol:

Mick has worked blooming hard, his welding is better than first class and his knowledge of things mechanical is limitless! From an initial discussion and forming of a plan she's come a long way (and bitten both of us on occasion when the work got a bit tough).

If anyone needs any work doing on their motor (and not just Land Rover's) I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mick's services.

It's taken a bit longer than hoped what with other work, bugs and buses :wink: some very very late nights and long weekends but the final outcome is more than worth it, thanks boss =D>
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: RichardM on October 23, 2007, 23:41:15: Quote from: "solihull-mick"
i do have a well equiped workshop and some spare time, and the pure talent :D to do the job

:) You certainly do have the talent Mick, we can see that from the pics...when I win the lottery I'll buy a workshop and equip it and then practice till I have the talent :)
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Post by: fezzy192 on October 24, 2007, 09:17:07: perfect disco looks really nice as for the cost who cares thats a mint looking discovery with no rot good job
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on October 24, 2007, 15:16:11: Quote from: "ChrisW"
I understand she'll be renamed Bettie now in an official naming ceremony :lol:

Make it a weekend ceremory so I can come along [-o< Be nice to see the Ward clan 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Star on October 24, 2007, 15:35:01: First of all I'd like to say a huge thank you to Mick for all his time and hard work getting (Ruby) Bettie sorted out for us.
I can honestly say I have never ever seen anybody work so hard and some nights so very late or should that be early? (Getting home at 3am!!) and all with a massive smile on his face :D .
At the beginning we knew Ruby had a few 'problem' areas and we were aware that the chassis had a bit of a wiggle on it BUT until you take all the carpets out there's no way of knowing just how bad things are.
Mick assured us that "it's all fixable" and he should know!
So during lots of long days and late nights, cussing and laughing (lots of laughing :lol:) we all, even the kids set about doing what we could and I have to say I think she looks brilliant!!

Thank you ChrisW for deciding to keep Ruby :)

Finally thanks to everyone who have posted such nice encouraging comments it's good to know there are other genuine Land Rover mad people out there :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Star on October 24, 2007, 15:36:32: Quote from: "BrumLee"
Make it a weekend ceremony so I can come along [-o< Be nice to see the Ward clan 8)

I'm sure that could be arranged :D be good to see you again too Lee.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 28, 2007, 20:10:12: Few more pics as the trim goes back in, swopped the beige to grey with new dash and trim

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3563.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3552.jpg)

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(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3573.jpg)

heavy duty rubber replaces the carpet, for easy of cleaning and when the water gets in :shock:

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3579.jpg)

Nice new real leather gaitors

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3577.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3585.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF3580.jpg)

More pics as i get them enjoy
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Post by: daveyravey on October 28, 2007, 20:14:15: WOW
That looks good
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: muddydisco on October 28, 2007, 20:32:13: So how many time's did you turn to page 16 was it.

IN THE ROAD ATLAS :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on October 28, 2007, 20:34:02: page 32 mate lol, :D too many to count, used more tea bags than grinding discs :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 28, 2007, 20:47:48: 6X9's IN THE REAR, TELL ME HOW.... :P :P :P
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: lenster on October 30, 2007, 09:39:53: he he he. i'm getting excited about watching you lot going back into the great outdoors. don't forget your shades :shock: . the big orange thing up in the sky is called THE SUN :D. Its getting boring playing by myself :cry: And i haven't seen anybody fall over in ages (star) :D

see you all soonest x x x x x x
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Range Rover Blues on October 30, 2007, 19:54:48: That looks champion. I'm a tad jealous.
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Post by: Jake on October 30, 2007, 20:22:05: Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"
6X9's IN THE REAR, TELL ME HOW.... :P :P :P

I've got 6x9's in the rear of mine too
I had to remove the panel, then remove the original metal work that holds the 5" speakers.
Then i cut the new holes in the trim to 6" round
Then i made some pods out of 1" mdf board and painted it grey
Then i could fit my 6x9's (which have massive magnets, 300w!!!)
Sounds great too
My only disapointment, still not that much bass from them due to the lack of space they have to work in.
Hence why i now run a sub woofer
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/25d90b5a2794c23a42bd49fc314b9e14.jpg)
(http://members.mud-club.com/galleryimages/f0e30b42fe41201a63baa4dc6c75dc1c.jpg)
Mick
Really nice work on Ruby. Sorry, Bettie :wink:
It looks great.
8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: daveyravey on October 30, 2007, 20:25:31: Nice n tidy instalation there Jake
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on November 11, 2007, 01:25:26: Well Chris W has driven her out of the workshop tonight a happy chappy, first trip out, I hope you have many happy miles with the reborn motor, And dont forget chris the kettle is only a click away :D

One goes another enters, new build a series 3 88" on to a disco chassis, TDI power,and a few more mods as we go on im sure, should be delivered this week from sunny milton keynes, Full build will be posted im sure, looking forward to it, :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Ja1983 on November 11, 2007, 01:55:33: ....you dont sleep much for such a busy person?!

just realised its getting on for 2am and theres only me and thee posting!

how have you fixed the rear panels in? mine are like pieces of damp rivita, and wont hold themselves in place, let alone a speaker!
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on November 11, 2007, 12:38:05: Quote from: "solihull-mick"
Well Chris W has driven her out of the workshop tonight a happy chappy

What, no piccy's :cry: Wanted to see Ruby the ugly catapiller as a beautiful butterfly 8) Come on Mick or Chris, get clicking and let us all enjoy your handywork :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Dr Strangeglove on November 12, 2007, 13:56:50: Never seen this thread before and thoroughly enjoyed it. To watch a craftsman at work (be it only in pictures) is a real pleasure â€“ thanks for taking the effort to post the pics â€“ you are a credit to the MC site. Well done.

May I ask what may be a stupid question (though you donâ€™t know until you ask!)? The time, effort and skill you have put into this project is phenomenal (thank god for spell-check!). I know this restored gem will last a fair few years (if treated well), but could some of the steel sections have been made from stainless? Imagine if you never really had to worry about the front inner wheel arches again! Just wondered if it was the cost of materials, lack of stainless items available OR if mild and stainless steel just donâ€™t mix! If itâ€™s the latter â€“ why donâ€™t the mix (is it a weak joint or does the mild steel take extra punishment from corrosion?).

But once again may I say superb and thanks for posting.

Regards

Mick
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on November 12, 2007, 19:41:36: Many thanks for the kind words mick, on the stainless point, the mixing of two metals is fine un less your welding them, welding mild steel to stainless is not an option, as the mig wire is ether stainless or mild,it will weld but wont give a good strong joint, stainless is quite brittle, good idea thou, would save the cill from rot,.... :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on November 12, 2007, 19:48:24: Quote from: "Ja1983"
....you dont sleep much for such a busy person?!

just realised its getting on for 2am and theres only me and thee posting!

how have you fixed the rear panels in? mine are like pieces of damp rivita, and wont hold themselves in place, let alone a speaker!

Sorry mate just noticed your post from the other nite, Your right i dont sleep much, thats got to change,im spending far to much time in the workshop, think the time has come at 6pm times up no more customers,

As for the panel thing, a nice ring of MDF sorts out the depth problem in the rear, as for the panels, change them for newer items.... :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW on November 12, 2007, 20:57:28: Quote from: "BrumLee"
What, no piccy's :cry: Wanted to see Ruby the ugly catapiller as a beautiful butterfly 8) Come on Mick or Chris, get clicking and let us all enjoy your handywork :wink:

Here you go Lee :D

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF2089.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF2088.jpg)
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/DiscoRebuild/DSCF2087.jpg)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: beast5680 on November 12, 2007, 21:05:12: thats a really nice looking motor 8) well done on the rebuild lots of hardwork and well worth it by the look of it. almost a shame to go greenlaning now and get that nice paintwork all scratchy :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Disco-Ron on November 12, 2007, 21:10:16: Great thread.... any chance of some pictures of the 'B' reg Series truck it's parked next to....???
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW on November 12, 2007, 21:20:57: Quote from: "Disco-Ron"
Great thread.... any chance of some pictures of the 'B' reg Series truck it's parked next to....???

You mean Bessie (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=50393)? :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Disco-Ron on November 12, 2007, 21:44:22: Oh yes indeedy..... many thanks!!!
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Ja1983 on November 13, 2007, 00:06:09: Quote from: "ChrisW"
Quote from: "Disco-Ron"
Great thread.... any chance of some pictures of the 'B' reg Series truck it's parked next to....???

You mean Bessie (http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=50393)? :wink:

...surely its "alan" (** ALN..?) :lol:

agreed, looks like the work paid off, looks immaculate, not over keen on the grill tho TBH... but would happily provide your next project! :lol:
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Post by: Thomas on November 14, 2007, 18:35:00: looks very nice,

i met you at work the other day mick. so thourght id say hi.

are you greenlaning in the area soon.

tom
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on November 16, 2007, 00:04:04: Hi tom, you found me then :D
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Fuddy as muck on November 17, 2007, 14:26:39: Quote from: "solihull-mick"

One goes another enters, new build a series 3 88" on to a disco chassis, TDI power,and a few more mods as we go on im sure, should be delivered this week from sunny milton keynes, Full build will be posted im sure, looking forward to it, :D

All going well this will be with you Tuesday Mick 8) Excellent work you have been doing mate. Problem is i really cant see you getting too much spare time for the foreseable :lol: :lol:

Darren
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on November 17, 2007, 17:35:02: Chris, you're gonna need a chauffer as your motor is shinier than the Lord Mayor's Rangie :lol: :lol: Very impressed, good job done by all involved 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Dave on November 17, 2007, 20:29:52: Mine used to shine year ago. Looks nice in black mate :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: jamiezx10 on November 20, 2007, 23:29:18: Love the pics but who are all the bag'eads that keep appearing in the background..............?

And to echo the words of Michael himself as regards the kettle, may I take this opportunity to refer Mr Ward to page 13 of the atlas..................
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: peasey on November 21, 2007, 09:07:01: looks awsome mate i just hope she drives as good as she looks :D :D :D looks pukka in black.well done mate.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: DIE BOK on November 27, 2007, 21:37:34: Top job, she looks great!! You must be proud Chris 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on November 28, 2007, 01:41:17: why the hell did u fit them alloys there cheap and nasty i think . top job on the rest of it
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Wireless on November 28, 2007, 04:50:07: I think you'll find they are the standard Land Rover Alloy for that model, something like Â£100 a piece if you buy genuine parts.

So not cheap, and not considered nasty as original equipment.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW on November 28, 2007, 09:17:24: Steve - thanks, well chuffed, done lots of jobs and tidying up during the rebuild, sorted out one or two silly's that were designed in :roll: :lol:

She performed faultlessly on her shakedown Sunday afternoon with Mick and Bessie :D

Still a few things to sort out but the list is getting shorter and they're all 'nice-to-have' things now.

As for the alloys, they were on her when I bought her six years ago, probably just as well I'm not trying to pass her off as a hybrid series :twisted: :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Xtremeteam on November 28, 2007, 10:24:04: Quote from: "mentalmoshio"
why the hell did u fit them alloys there cheap and nasty i think . top job on the rest of it

u can talk :lol: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: mentalmoshio sophs V8i on November 28, 2007, 13:34:52: these r the ones u wanna fit . old school ones
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Star on November 28, 2007, 15:55:41: Quote
these r the ones u wanna fit . old school ones

No thank you, we are happy enough with the ones she's got.
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on November 28, 2007, 16:29:11: Spill the beans Susie :wink: did Chris wash and polish after the madden trip :wink: :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Star on November 28, 2007, 16:40:06: :lol: :lol: :lol: Lee, nope he didn't wash her, Ruby II is sitting at the bottom of our road still muddy and with bits of weeds hanging off her from her maiden leak free voyage through Packington :lol: :lol: she looks even better with mud on her :wink:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: BrumLee on November 28, 2007, 16:44:07: Quote from: "Star"
:lol: :lol: :lol: Lee, nope he didn't wash her, Ruby II is sitting at the bottom of our road still muddy and with bits of weeds hanging off her from her maiden leak free voyage through Packington :lol: :lol: she looks even better with mud on her :wink:

I didn't mean the Disco :lol: :lol: He does scub up well and I'm sure Ruby II will to 8)
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Ja1983 on November 28, 2007, 20:33:27: back to the wheels, i have to confess that tose are IMO not the finest looking wheels produced by LR... the freestyle are oh so popular, but my favourites are the mach 5 jobbies..

(http://k53.pbase.com/v3/20/409020/2/45776454.flagg_deffe2.jpg)

although perhaps not in yellow.. :lol:
Title: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: jamiezx10 on November 28, 2007, 22:57:16: I can confirm that a percentage of the local lanes is still adjoined to the aforementioned vehicle tonight, having witnessed Chris' bodywork when we had an 'evening session' at my workshop earlier...............

Looks authentic now :lol:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on January 24, 2008, 01:23:34: Just to add the disco is going strong after a few heavy nights out and a trip to wales, with no break downs, im open for quotes on any work drop me a pm :afro:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: disco toy on January 25, 2008, 10:35:23: Whilst I admire the ability to patch up old vehicles some of the cars (in particular the red Discovery) seem to be ready for the scrap heap and be beyond economical repair. To resurrect a vehicle in this state is in my mind a total waste of time and money. These arenâ€™t old or rare vehicles and the time and money could have been spent on a vehicle in a much better state of repair and could have given that vehicle some very special modifications. Your end result is a near standard Discovery, why when there are loads about and most are worth peanuts.
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW on January 25, 2008, 11:00:17: It's a Land Rover thing... ;) :grin:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 11:38:24: Quote from: disco toy on January 25, 2008, 10:35:23
beyond economical repair

Surely that is a subjective measure?

If the work is done as a favour, there is no cost.

And how do you measure the emotional attachment any of us have for the various "beasts" we have, each of us have a factor that would come into the calculation.

Besides, one more rebuilt is one less being built to replace it, with all the resources that takes.

Skibum
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: chris9119 on January 25, 2008, 12:05:06: Quote from: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 11:38:24
If the work is done as a favour, there is no cost. Skibum

Commercial business doing a favour...... wouldn't be in business for long......, unless someone else was being stung...... IMO
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 12:47:39: Quote from: chris9119 on January 25, 2008, 12:05:06
Quote from: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 11:38:24
If the work is done as a favour, there is no cost. Skibum

Commercial business doing a favour...... wouldn't be in business for long......, unless someone else was being stung...... IMO

Yes... I can do arithmetic... but that's not the point... I was describing a situation where judgement of ecenomic viability was subjective. I wasn't proposing it as a business model! :roll:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: chris9119 on January 25, 2008, 12:53:57: Quote from: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 12:47:39
Quote from: chris9119 on January 25, 2008, 12:05:06
Quote from: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 11:38:24
If the work is done as a favour, there is no cost. Skibum

Commercial business doing a favour...... wouldn't be in business for long......, unless someone else was being stung...... IMO

Yes... I can do arithmetic... but that's not the point... I was describing a situation where judgement of economic viability was subjective. I wasn't proposing it as a business model! :roll:

Sorry Frank. thought that you were expressing the Scottish Economic business model......
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on January 25, 2008, 13:15:11: Here we go again, this is a rebuild thread, i have the skill and place to do this job, and to be honest i enjoyed every minute of it, cost is not an issue, Chris has no intention of selling Ruby, so why not rebuild it? put some pics up of your motor!

And as for calling my work a patch up, i love to see your welding, maybe you could teach me a thing or two, i dont make a good living on patching up cars,
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: disco toy on January 25, 2008, 15:02:44: Didn't mean to cause trouble guys, just expressing my opinion no need to jump down my throat Mick. Are you lot allways as friendly as this.
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: extreme90 on January 25, 2008, 22:14:16: Quote from: disco toy on January 25, 2008, 15:02:44
Didn't mean to cause trouble guys, just expressing my opinion no need to jump down my throat Mick. Are you lot allways as friendly as this.

in our own little community we are friendly, as we all share a love fo land rovers
mick has restored that disco and now its going to last another 15 years, so, when all the td5s are rotted through and people are patching them up, that disco will still be around, with its value being through the roof

i suppose your going to say im a idot for cutting my normal back 90 up and converting it to tray back....now 3 months on, its back to a normal 90,
so what,
:roll:

mick great job there fella, altho, it could have done with a nice silver " go faster stripe" down the side :lol:
dan
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: solihull-mick on January 26, 2008, 00:35:43: Quote from: chris9119 on January 25, 2008, 12:05:06
Quote from: Skibum346 on January 25, 2008, 11:38:24
If the work is done as a favour, there is no cost. Skibum

Commercial business doing a favour...... wouldn't be in business for long......, unless someone else was being stung...... IMO

What are you going on about? people getting stung? makes no sense to me, not that its anybodys business if i charge for work or not, you cant put a price on helping friends, thats the good thing about owning the company that repaired ruby, i can do it for free if i want too, Hey lets face it im sure there are a few motors on here that have had help from companys that dont even know it, as the tesco add says "every little helps" or perks of the job perhaps, oh well im sure i can cope, but thanks for the concern, :lol:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: corrosiverob on January 26, 2008, 15:37:30: and this is the reason why i have not been on mc ....... Mick keep up the good work my friend :clap:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Mr Alford on January 26, 2008, 20:06:03: i think uve done a cracking job looks awesome, ive got to do my head ligt surrounds and inner wings soon shudnt be that hard.................i hope :huh:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: lenster on January 27, 2008, 10:26:20: [-X see yet again mick proves his point, yesterday mick wrestled with his trusty gas axe to replace my 'a' frame ball joint and other seized bushes. my boot floor has gone but its on the list of jobs which is a job that i will trust to mick, after seeing the quality boot floor in the new ruby i would be mad to go anywhere else. if land rover had spent so much time paying attention to detail instead of moaning and being on strike then perhaps our toys would last longer. it is only because of dedicated engineers like mick that we can stay road worthy. i've considered updating my disco for a newer and less rotten car, but after all the money and effort i've spent getting to know its various foibles i couldn't honestly be bothered to go through it all again. 'better the devil you know' :evil:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: AndyMacG on January 27, 2008, 15:58:05: After reading this lot ,I know where my disco will be going for some tlc in the near future
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: gamekeeperjames on May 07, 2009, 13:18:23: this is awesome!! mucho respect to mick for putting the time and effort to restore this disco to a beaut!! i myself have been debating whether to get my disco sorted or weigh in for scrap. this thread has really added to me wanting to keep the old girl. like you say, you get attatched to the things and not just chop it in for a newer model.

nice one :D
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: mattyme on May 07, 2009, 19:42:18: absolutely fantastic thread!!

and an absolutely fantastic rebuilt ruby truck!! great work and an even better end result!!

its a pity that some people have expressed opinions, all be them entitled as they are, that are frankly none of their business.

im an advocate of free speech, but, c'mon fellas credit where its due to the excellent mechanical and fabrication skills that weve all seen here in this thread.
i only wish i had half the skill and knowledge to 'undertake' :lol: such a mammoth task.

once again.... my congratulations!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: lee celtic on May 07, 2009, 22:14:32: This thread is awesome :clap: :clap:

great work Mick and helpers. :clap: :clap: Keep up the good work.....

It's been very helpful for me as I am attempting something similar this summer , I am booking a week off to do all the welding on mine (boot ,floor ,inner wings etc) I have got together most of the parts I can see I need , but I was worried about the stuff I can't see ...

Some of those photos are great cutaway pictures showing how the sills and stuff go together and suddenly it doesn't look so bad to do .

I used to work as a welder so that doesn't bother me but how bits were done did scare me a bit . Love the idea of cutting off the outer A pillar doing the repair then putting it back on :cool: ..

Mine has about the same amount of rust but is much older . (according to this months LRO it's a pre production one) and as others have said I have no intention of selling or scrapping it , It's not just a car it's my hobby . (mistress as the misses calls it ) it was registered on the road on the 20th of November 1989 with 600 miles on the clock day one ,so it's nearly 20 years old :shock: and with a bit of luck will be around for a very long time. :D :D

I wouldn't want a jap truck (no offence to those who do) I just love my truck , though I still don't have a name for her and I've had her 5 years. :-k :-k

I was thinking Arian (welsh for silver........)
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: clover on May 10, 2009, 09:52:46: I scraped Pinky for less welding. I rebuilt a new green laner on a newer 300. When that reaches the end of its life I'll move onto other Land Rover or build a 100" defender hybrid or a NCF Blitz Sahara.

Here is what became of Pinky...

(http://www.thewillbys.com/pictures/clover32.JPG)
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: ChrisW70 on May 10, 2009, 11:23:11: Well, she's still going strong, few tweaks here and there, general maintenance jobs etc.

I cannot recommend Mick's services strongly enough - he is honest, hard working and extremely competent in all things vehicular.

Anyway, this thread was posted (some time ago now :shocked: ) to give other club members an idea of the kind of work involved in carrying out these repairs and what can be achieved with a little time and replacement parts so it's probably time to recommend the thread is locked for posterity for others to use as a point of reference for any similar works or rebuilds (or restorations possibly) that they are carrying out.

I won't lock the thread myself as I would hate that to be seen as me abusing my privileges.
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: clover on May 10, 2009, 15:21:11: Yes I never realized it was such an old thread. :doh: Pays to read the dates of posts.

I can understand now I think more about it why you want to keep Ruby on the road. You have had the old girl for quite a long time now! I think I may have been a bit hasty in what I said. :-# Put it down to being hormonal or something! [-X

Just out of interest how is it fairing since having that work done?
Title: Re: Full Disco Rebuild (with pics)
Post by: Frankie-Boy on May 10, 2009, 16:48:07: Well I must be mad too I suppose, Mick is also responsible for rebuilding my Disco I, and a cracking job he did too, see the work here http://www.mud-club.com/forum/index.php/topic,65984.0.html another big job but very much worth it to me.