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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: Andy the Landy on August 12, 2005, 22:40:52
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Can someone point me in the right direction please - at the moment doors wont shut (only 3mm out) should I be looking at pulling the bulkhead forward or moving the rear tub back or both and whats the best way to tackle either.
Cheers
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Is the 3mm all the way down the door ?
It may be that the bulkhead is just leaning back a bit.
There is usually a bit of adjustment available in the door hinges.. slacken them off and see if they move.
Is there a roof on the vehicle ? The roof and windscreen both add a bit of support to the bulkhead, keeping it forward.
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3mm is at top of door (overlap onto sides)
I've tried the door hinges and the striker plate and they are still slightly out. The roof is on but only bolted above the windscreen and I've tried moving it forward, but only the winscreen seems to move. I've even slackened off the bulkhead to chassis plates - will loosening the tie bars be of any use
Cheers for quick response :D
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is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.
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is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.
The 3mm is when you try and shut the door - the door top is overlapping the van sides by 3mm, not a lot , but still wont shut :?
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I was meaning the rear of the door along the bottom edge. This gap should be pretty even along its length. If it isnt, then it would suggest the bulkhead may not be square
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I was meaning the rear of the door along the bottom edge. This gap should be pretty even along its length. If it isnt, then it would suggest the bulkhead may not be square
Ahhhhhhh - didnt check that - just saw the overlap at the top and concentrated on that, will have a look tomorrow :D
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lets hope it is that simple :) If it is,then I would guess the bulkhead needs straightening a little. (or the floor needs bending back - sorry, being silly now, go for the bulkhead option :) )
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I am assuming the gap between the door and bulkhead/windscreen is about the same from top to bottom?? This again would indicate bulkhead not square
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Think its the top of the bulkhead that may need to come forward and the bottom stay where it is - if that makes sense :?
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Think I've sussed it now :D . O/S door now shuts as well as its ever done. Discovered that the striker on N/S has previously been plated so will move the door handle over accomodate the plate thickness :wink:
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Glad you seem to have sussed it :)
Build is looking good too from the piccie :)
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Certainly is Robbie !!
Shiny chassis, Shiny Shockers, Shiny Wheels, Shiny Tyres..... :lol: :shock: :D :)
Needs Whitworth that does :twisted:
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Doors now shutting nicely :wink: and got front wings on today - not long now before she gets muddy \:D/
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Deffo looking good now Andy, but it does look oooooohhhhhh ssssoooooo cleeeaaaannn
Whitworth will take care of that I am sure :twisted:
When do you think it will be ready?? Give us a bit of notice and we can sort a day out to 'christen' her . . . . . .
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When do you think it will be ready?? Give us a bit of notice and we can sort a day out to 'christen' her . . . . . .
Cheers robbie :D , should be playing hard by November :D but a gentle Derbyshire laning trip before then to 'bed' everything in - oh... and a couple of weeks just to and from work to get the breakdowns out of her :lol:
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keep me posted about the Derbyshire laning, I might be able to tag along
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keep me posted about the Derbyshire laning, I might be able to tag along
I nominate you as squadron leader - complete with tow rope for when mine breaks down :lol:
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Testing extended flexi hoses today - articulation looks good :D Will probably get away with not trimming bodywork :wink:
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Lookind sweet dude 8)
PS thanks for getting me back on here! same on you admin....LOL only kidding :D
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thats awesome!!! good work on the build mate
nice one :D
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Front end wiring now re-designed and working \:D/ . Just got to finish axle rebuild, fill and bleed brakes and clutch then hopefully MOT [-o< .
And if Paul reads this - still got to fit the rear lamp guards that you supplied :D
All pics so far here (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Andy%20the%20Landy/gallery/Rebuild)
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nice one mate :D
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Cheers Dan - When you come to doing a rebuild in the future, just shout and I'll lend a hand :wink:
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Cheers Dan - When you come to doing a rebuild in the future, just shout and I'll lend a hand :wink:
ok mate thanks :wink: :D
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looks verry nice m8 :lol: what size tyres have u got on?
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what size tyres have u got on?
31x10.5x15 :wink:
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\:D/ Brakes and clutch now done and system bled \:D/ Bit of fine tuning needed then off for MOT soon :D Drove it round the yard for the 1st time today since January - well chuffed Few more pics (http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/Andy%20the%20Landy/gallery/Rebuild/8)