I also have an ex Military Series 3 that I saved, although I didn't film any of the process. I've learned quite a bit over the past couple of years and I've gotten to the point that I could probably fix just about anything on it. It is a learning curve for sure and the more you do, the more confident you will get.
Hi Dietrich, thank you for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate it! Thats where I would love to be (to be able to fix anything on it) I did a few very simple jobs on my Puma Defender and really enjoyed it so when the opportunity came up to save this, I just couldnt say no. Although I am already beyond the limits of my knowledge!
Progress, not perfection. Please don't apologise - You're actually doing the thing that most of us are sitting here thinking that we would like to do. Congrats for getting that far.
Good we all started somewhere looking forward to next video coz iam soon gona buy my first sieries Landrover also nowing nothing but sure il learn from ur experience keeping it simple i like it that’s way 🇿🇦✊✊✊🇪🇹
Thank you for taking the time to comment, its really appreciated! I might have been a little ambitious to use the word "restoration" but I'm going to do my best!
Hey! Thanks for taking the time to comment, really appreciate it! I couldnt agree more with the steel rims. When I got my 130 the first thing I did was to remove those alloys and replace them with a set of Wolf Rims. In the next video (when I upload it) you'll see that I managed to source a set of original Series Steels.
Best of luck with the restoration, I’m doing my 109 at the moment. Your front end looks like it’s been looked after. Looking forward to the next installment. Cheers from Tasmania.
Wow! Tasmania!? Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment Tim, I really appreciate it! The front end isnt too bad, I did some more stripping yesterday so hopefully I will get the next installment video uploaded shortly. How far along are you with your 109?
Hey Forbes, i enjoyed the video and getting to know you and the truck! We are doing a resto on my series 3 at the moment. If you need any help or advice drop us a messsage. Enjoy the journey!
Hey @rustenuts, in the video I mention watching other videos on RU-vid to learn, gain knowledge and confidence and I marvel at the abilities. I was actually talking about your videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, it really is appreciated! New to RU-vid and new to using adult tools, what could possibly go wrong!
Haha! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it. Yep, massive petrolhead, but absolutely ZERO mechanical, practical, or in fact any abilities that you'd actually need to undertake a "restoration". But here I am, happy to make a complete idiot out of myself! haha. Wish me luck!
Hi Andrew, thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment! Since filming part one, I have managed to work out that the steering column is from a P38 Range Rover. When I first got the car it had a Range Rover steering wheel attached to it (minus the airbag) but the depth of the wheel was so large that I couldnt fit my massive rotund gut behind it and the old Defender/Discovery wheel was all I had to fit! Yeah, a few people have pointed out the chassis repairs. I'm not sure what my goal is with the project yet, especially with my distinct lack of abilities so a chassis swap might be a bit (lot) out of my depth!
Wow. California! Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment, its massively appreciated! A US roadtrip in my Puma Defender is in the planning and on the 'one day' list and California is at the top of the list!
Mr Forbes, please stop apologising. Land Rover is in your blood, that is clear for us all to see, you are an enthusiast even though you deny it. That 109 has had a lot of chassis patches, probably a good idea to put a new galv one under it. However, be careful squire for not all replacement Land Rover chassis are the same quality and the same can be said for the bulkhead too. I loathe seeing black on Series Landy, they look horrid. The same with checker plate, awful stuff. Judging by the rear spring shackles, it's a 1ton because those are not standard shackles, they are "1 ton shackles". Another clue is the chassis spring hanger. Door not shutting, worn hinges or a bit of sag in the chassis. Don't be tempted to carpet the floor, bulkhead or seatbox. Series Land Rover's leak too much rain in and the carpet then stinks and rots the steel seatbox and bulkhead. Chain link mats are the way and Land Rover repro none glued down sound deadening. It's missing wiper motor drive trim, steering column trim and the right ignition barrel. The latter went out of production for a while but someone might have got permission to reman them? Looks like it was an ex military Land Rover to me. You can get the history from them such as regiment and other basic info. Just cannot remember how you do that, it been years since I had ex army Landy. She has had new footwells in the past too by the look of it. And wretched carpet. The wipers are either set wrong OR someone has retro fitted a Defender motor and drive gear. That might explain the missing trim. Avoid spacers on your hubs, they will chew bearings away a good bit sooner than normal. Stay standard and look for some wider wheels if you must. Forward Control wheel rims look brilliant on a Series Landy, they are rare and expensive. How do you know what I said is good? You don't. But I have had roughly 42 Series 2 and 3 Land Rover's, 3 new Defenders (2003, 2005 and 2009 Puma engine) and 2 Range Rover's. Good luck, happy to subscribe and follow your progress young man! www.pegasusbulkheads.com/collections/series-3-88-and-109-inch-4-cylinder-bulkheads-1971-to-1984
Jon! I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to leave me such a detailed and knowledgeable comment, thank you! I've taken down notes from your comments for things to look into especially the wiper situation and how they're set. I'm not sure of the direction I am heading with the restoration, while she's absolutely worth saving (arent they all) I think she might be a bit beyond a restoration completely back to factory. Since filming part 1 I have learned that the steering column is from a P38 Range Rover which explains the missing column shroud. I didnt know if it was a 1 tonne or not, and I didnt have a clue how to spot whether it was or not, so thats a great help, thank you! Again, I really appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed comment Jon, I hope you enjoy my next videos! Cheers Forbes
Shall follow, good luck. Bit of advice, dont fall down the trap of waffling, keep the narration concise and to the content of what you’re spannering etc at the time. Too many channels put out 20 min + vids and half of it is face in camera waffle. Keep it on point and interesting and you’ll do well.
Yep, I couldn’t agree with you more! Very conscious of the waffle so will be minimal on my future videos. Appreciate your feedback and you taking the time to comment with it! Thanks!
Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. I agree, I thought it was a great starting point for a complete and total novice/beginner like me to save it!
