When I re-fitted the door skins to the door frames I should have used some kind of mastic between them. I simply forgot to do so (I spent ages cleaning off the old stuff so no excuse for no knowing!), I only noticed when a patron pointed it out (cheers Andy!). I'll probably just live with it as is (there's lots of paint on both and cold galv on the frames) but thought it worth mentioning it here in case anyone is following along at home with their own Land Rover 😉
Covering the primed frames in tape would give a neat, easy and even barrier before fitting the skin. I like the headlining you used and it went in very neatly. I just hope the glue is strong enough to resist the heat it might get from a black roof in summer!
@AllSortsOfStuff58 I used seam sealer and regretted it. It’s very thick and doesn’t squeeze well, so deforms the skin easily. Really wish I’d thought of tape before I built the doors! Tape would also allow for easy disassembly in the future, but seam sealer will bond the frame and skin together and will result in the skin being destroyed if you try to separate it from the frame.
Dear @@nickboylen6873 👍👌👏 Exactly what I instantly thought too. The roof was white out of this reason. At least the roof should have the gorgeous sand- orange colour. Would be a nice contrast too. Additionally I would've used bed liner paint for the roof. No scratches would be visible then. I don't know why MI used black paint at all (personal preference I guess). Black parts get very hot in summer and black parts are looking dirty much faster than the sand- orange parts. Nevertheless is the whole restoration a big success of course. Best regards, luck and health in particular.
I just thought you had chosen to not use anything. :) I suppose the worst case is some vibrations, but you likely won't hear them over all the other noises.
At least spray some cavity wax (like Sikagard / Dinitrol / 3M) in those seams, not as good as OEM seam sealer but better than nothing. Might be worth buying a bit more of this wax and spraying it inside the frame and other similar spaces in the body.
Never underestimate the old. My nephew, just under 30, needed help lifting some beams from his trailer. Heavy, he said. So he asked my old father, 84, for help. When the old man came, the "boy" was inside to eat. So my father just lifted the beams from the trailer, piled them up, and went home.
Watching you and grandad at your home, working on your land rover together says one simple thing, you are the true definition of a rich man. Thank you for sharing this build with us, it really is more than just another workshop job.
Excellent work as always! The 3 galvanised panels/strips you removed from the back of the truck cab aren't to 'hold' on the canvas tilt, they're rain channels!
Kermits coming on a treat. I think the door hinge modification is excellent, i'm going to do mine. With standard S3 hinges the passenger side door is constantly seizing due to lack of use
"And they've got these new fangled windy window things that I can't see that catching on" I completely agree! Give me sliding windows anytime, much more reliable and easier to use! (Citroën Ami6 driver here)
The craftsmanship that you, and grandad, exhibit in all your work is humbling. Project Kermit is another terrific series on your terrific channel. Thank you Max.
A good thick coat of sanding primer and an hour of sanding down would have got rid of the scratches, but with all of those little dents it wouldn't be worth the effort. Landrovers without dents though have not been used much, the aluminium is very difficult to work too and if it carries some lumpy loads and goes under low hanging branches the dents would soon come back. I think the level of bodywork you have done is correct for a Landrover that is going to do some work and not be just for show.
Much Love to Grandad!!! And you Max, what a wonderful grandson, having grandad help, yet keeping a watchful eye out for him. You are both awesome. Take care, be well
Hi Max I contacted you way back during lock down. My Landrover has not progressed very much since then. It is more or less at the same stage at the beginning of this film. Although it being an entirely different build. 1960 swb. Keeping its original Haverfordest, Ford main dealer black and white check paint work, fitted with a Series 2a petrol engine and gearbox. You have inspired me to push on and get it driving. (The engine, that sat in my shed for 17 years. When i tried to start it, with new plugs, leads, Points, distro cap, points, rota arm and leads. It burst into life immediately, running of a petrol can on the floor. thanks Max I will have it driving by next Summer. Will send pics Thanks
Your Grandad and you are a great team. I like how you are leaving some character in the old girl. I'd describe the whole project so far as a professional restomod with character. Admire all the skills that your Grandad and you are using to get project Kermit moving forward. Kudos to you both.
Good to see you bring joy to what you do. Invaluable help from Grandad as always and a shipping forecast-esque '700 Grubenses for north of a tenner' cracked me up. Hope you realise that you will have to register Kermit on a Jay plate now.
Great contnet as always! Love this restoration, very impressive. Kermit looks awesome! Any chance of a short video on the Eurasion Jay thats so friendly?
That paint job colours actually looks pretty smart! BUT...We are all waiting for you to make the Jay bird a house out of an old leaf spring and a brake drum😁
i love seeign grandad in the videos, and sharing that first drive with him is definitely a special moment. glad you let us be a part of that with you ❤
Memory's to look back on working with grandad....now I'm a grandad in my 70s thinking about when I used to tinker about with him wish there was Camara TEC...so I could look back on
I think those old pressed truck cab roofs look well with a patina on them if you made it perfect it wouldnt look right great to see Granddad out and about and having a go with his sleeves rolled up😉 That blue Jay is very tame isnt he.
Hi Max .... Long time no comment .... but I have to now ..... Always love your vehicle based restoration videos ..... and superb when it includes your Grandad ..... precious moments ..... he's a star ..... What became of the Russian truck? Take care - Steve
Came back to rewatch this wonderful Grandad episode. What a cool guy and a neat relationship between you both. This, and any other footage you captured, Max, will make great memories! ~Tallyho, Grandad.
grandad is proper lad, nice to know you have built something with him that will last you until end of the world really enjoying your videos, cheers from bosnia max :)
May I suggest drilling a few holes in the bottom of the new section and injecting some Waxoil. You can still run some 3M Dripcheck fluid into the back of the frame/skin area.
Of course there were a few duds and young people turn up their noses at them now but they are so tough and adorable too, they have… soul! They just don’t make ‘em like that any more! … Land Rovers? I was talking about folks like your grandad!
Awesome Grandad content. Priceless memories. 😊 A Clatonrite diamond shaped filling strip tool would be a worthwile investment, they are cheap as chips and once used you never go back
Love your improvement to the door hinges! Next time you service those, nylon or oil-impregnated-brass washers would probably make for buttery smooth door operation
Ironing out dents and scratches in a landy just doesn't seem right, they're going to acquire more, cos they're utilitarian vehicles, they're built to be beaten up... :P
I like how you leave the imperfections.It's a Land Rover.I've got a series3 which I've been working on for 6 years ish and I've tried not to lose sight of the fact that it's an agricultural vehicle at heart
That really warms my heart to see working with grandad , I think you’ve inherited a lot of your skills from him mine are long gone would love to be able to work with them again. Just memories now and very good ones.
Hi Max. the truck looks great as an iconic pickup. It occurred to me that not many folk of Grandad's age go to bed at night with a sense of accomplishment. That's priceless. Looking forward to seeing the final stages of the build. All the best, Mart from Mart's Garage.
