REBUILDING THE CHEAPEST RANGE ROVER IN THE UK | PT1 

Mat, by now you must a-door this car 😉

The problem with the rear door to quarter is that you can't take a door from one car and guarantee it will fit another. I work for JLR. The tooling wears so the nut plate in the door and the hinge position are constantly adjusted to ensure the gaps and flush are correct. To correct the rear door to quarter gap. Slightly loosen the bottom door to hinge bolts. The bottom of the door will move inwards and correct the bottom of the door being over flush to the quarter. You will have to do this several times until you get it in the correct position. Use the paint marks beneath the bolts as a guide. Loosen the bolts, let the door drop inwards and then push the door out with your knee as you tighten the bolts up in the required position. Then do the same to the front door to match the rear door. You will then need to take the bottom of the fender inboard to match up with the front door. Regarding the style lines. Instead of moving the hinges move the door striker to line up the style lines on the door. On the tailgate. It needs raising up on both hinges. That will correct the style line issues.

There should be a plastic splash guard by the lower tailgate between the bumper and lower elements.

You already know this is going to be an epic build once it’s done. Can’t wait!

Genuinely glad RU-vid recommended this video ! Normal lad doesn’t pretend to know everything and learns. Fair play ! Great channel

You don’t see many of these being modified well, so I’m sure after Mat puts his stamp on it that’ll change 😁

You’re well and truly gifted Mat, good luck, and keep us all updated please as you rebuild this gem of a bargain.

The quarter is well in. There not spot welded the cold riveted and bonded due to being aluminium. I repair these at work everyday but can be done 😂

Loving this series already mat. That dimple on the door is for keyless locking btw 👍🏼

Much respect mate, that RR looked like its giving you a right beating.. and you have only just scratched the surface… as always a great watch 👍🏻 can wait see how this turns out.

Well done Matt and Hannah, great progress, speaking from experience all modern cars full of gadgets have to have matching door harness and modules cos in some strange way manufacturers must enjoy swapping one pin and one wire to create headaches for us novices 🤔 well done for patience and perseverance 👏👏 keep up the great content im hooked 🤩

This video made me happy watching for some weird reason lol… seeing you fixed all the little problems for free! That’s amazing. I love it. Keep wrenching man !!

Never thought I’d be interested in content like this but you’ve got me hooked! Looking forward to seeing this build completed

I started watching your channel back when u had the bmw 1 series! I love the variety of cars you have brought to the channel and how you never give up on any challenges that arise! Great content as usual wishing you the best bro👍

Your work ethic and dedication are inspiring, I love the pace and tone of your videos as well. Super awesome channel

Big up rob what a brilliant bloke. Used him personally myself and what a decent bloke perfectly priced and amazing at his job! Welldone 👍🏻

Welldone mat for pulling through you got this the end result will be amazing aswell keep at it and keep bringing the quality episodes your also teaching us and giving us confidence to try new things that seem impossible

Never the less, well done mat, your work is truly outstanding!!!

Those panel gaps are just normal RR standard. Great work!!

You have so much energy… I would’ve given up a long time ago. You’re an inspiration.

I got a feeling this one is gunna be the biggest challenge yet bro😭. Gassed for the transformation 🔥

Looks like this might be an interesting restoration. Looking forward to see this finished.

Your determination is just something to behold, great content. Keep creating and we will keep watching🙌

Superb content as usual, I love how you just give it a go and and enjoy the journey! Awesome

I love Range Rovers, and watching Matt rebuild this car with such enthusiasm is great . Cant wait to see the end result

Such an awesome car, cant wait for the next video! I think I talk for a lot of people when I say your attitude is inspiring!

I loove the passion you have for this car rebuilds,

I love this series and I am excited to see what the car will end up looking like. Also, at 19:23 if you approach the car with the key and you place your finger in the handle (it's touch sensetive) it'll unlock the car (and fold the mirrors out) and when you touch that little bump or the case of the FL door, the 2 lines then the car locks and the mirrors fold, I am sure you knew that but maybe I helped a bit! Keep u the great content!

Great work. So satisfying when you get things sorted. I don't think I'd have the patience 👍

Going to be my favourite series this. Absolutely loving it! Some lovely kits available for these. Could the issue be the door rather than the quarter?

11:44, the reflection🤣

"The mic enhances the noise". Does that mean those exhausts have been quiet 🤣🤣

Don't worry about it matt. Its nothing you can't handle. Upto now you have overcome every obstacle you've had. You can sort this one too.

Thanks for uploading this today literally spent the last week watching everyone of your car vids in order and was on the last one as you uploaded this… so now I have this to watch tonight … so cheers 🍻

Matt that back 1/4 panel can be fixed with a good body repair shop . Keep up the good work mate 👍

Good progress! Part of a previous job I had involved sometimes removing and re attaching looms from van doors, I feel your pain!

What a great hands on attitude you have! Great video Thank you!

The reflections on the quarter panel at 11:51 are just hilarius :DDD

Just love the positive attitude, the way you troubleshoot and make nothing seem impossible!

Respect man! Have to love an enthusiastic guy doing really frustrating jobs lol, addicted to your channel guys, keep er lit

Mat, I work for Land Rover myself there have already been comments about the dimple being for keyless entry but you also need to check the inside of the door matches up when it comes to wiring, motors and components that you fit back in as these can be different depending on the spec and options the car had for example the ones you took off will have wiring and mounts for meridian sound system. Also some parts from the same age and spec can be different if they have different vin ranges bit of a minefield

What a pleasure your videos are to watch so informative and detailed .well done sir and the best of luck in everything you do .

I support Mat by watching through every second, including the ads, so he gets that all important maximum watch time😉

That's a whole heap of work dude, fair play to your persistence 😎 She'll be a grand ride once she's finished, keep her lit 👍🏼

Nice progress Matt, it’s just a thought but is that rear door of an SVR as I think they have more pronounced arches than the Autobiography & it lines up along the other shut lines 🤔

Keep up the great work Mat 👍🏻

Hanna’s new daily coming along nicely 👀

Glad all went well over all. I’m sure it’s going to look great

Mat. This is going to be a great build. I like your idea of subtle additions.

just watching this car come back to life brings a smile to my face

This is going to be amazing. What a car. Love this channel, should be on 24/7 !

Its agood day when matt uploads

Number plate says SVJ subtle hint at the next car?? 👀👀🤣

My favourite yet. As I have a l405 autobiography it's fascinating to see everything in peices. You have the patience if a Saint. Well done.

I'm still surprised this car has been in a ditch just goes to show how well built these are , amazing content matt

Matt you have come a long way since I first started watching your content amazing work Matt keep it up ❤️😝

Could watch your videos all day, good luck with this build pal

Good start to the range rover rebuild. Love it

Proper excited for this Mat!!! Loooove this project!

I’m glad you didn’t go out and brought one that didn’t need repairing, this is going to be another great video 😜

Having a rangey myself , this will be my favourite video of yours. Can’t wait to see more

Either the new rear door is the wrong one for the car or its buckled, will be a interesting project

If there's access inside the boot for rear panel put a bladder in there and push out from inside just an idea 👌,looking good so far.

Love the way nothing phases you when you come across a problem

I don’t know how you do all this, actually is amazing what you’re doing. I changed a window regulator on my car once… never going near a door again! 😂🙌

Hi Matt. The bootlid is composite plastic /fiberglas and could be cracked up by the hinges where they usually give way. If theres no cracks then a new set of hinges will sort it its very common

I've waited for your latest video to drop all week I've been stuck at home in the bedroom with covid and instantly my day has perked up

Well Done Matt nice to see something different coming through the channel. Good graft bro

Love your videos Matt. Wish you could upload every day.

Loving the build great job matt

*Glad you decided against make the vogue a wide body brilliant video Mat* 😆

From headlights to range rover doors 😂😂 great vid mate. 👌 🔥

It looks a thousand times better than it was. Love this build, I’m wondering what colour you will wrap it?

You give me Ben foster vibes, same accent and so so positive about everything

Great work so far Mat, I think this Range needs some nice big fat Red Brembo Calipers fitted as an upgrade!

Love the way you don’t give up mat

Great vlogg as usual matt.I feel knackered just being a bystander to you're video's.

Mat - besides doing a brilliant job on any car - you are just so entertaining and proving that patience and self belief will always overcome 99% of all challenges. What is a shame is that it looks like JLR cars seems to have the same reliability and quality as the old British Leyland motors - surely it just cannot be all down to the Midlands workforce??

Good Video! Just a thought re the rear door fit ... it could be that the lower part of the rear door itself below the fold line is bent outwards? Personally I'd take it to a Range Rover approved third party repairer (there is a list on the Jaguar Land Rover webite) and get their thoughts on what is wrong. They could also check the chassis. Estimates are normally free - Good Luck!

Awesome 👏 👏 work Matt..... its all down to the detail

Like your point about the glass roof and would agree, that would at the least be leaking or out of line or like you say popped completely. ! Good luck with it..

It looks perfect ❤ Great Channel Mat, really enjoy how you do your thing.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Range Rovers. I have a love/hate relationship with them. I can't wait to see the Mat Armstrong edition. 😍

It makes me happy to see your girl enthusiastically supporting you. You guys are a great team. Much respect from Australia! ✊Subscribed!🤗

Loving this build Mat, I remember doing my Audi electric mirriors with looms and drivers. On/ off. Your a star. Love your commitment 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟😉🤗🙌🙌👏👏👏❤️

You could post whatever content up and I’d still watch it and hit that like button. Smashing it Mat as always

Love your channel mate 👍🏼 to close the boot on the range just press the top button it shuts bottom as well 😊

Brave Matt, very brave. Best of luck with this 🙌🏻

Matt get in contact with Rob & Chris at salvage rebuilds, they could sort the 1/4 panel or jig it to be sure it’s straight, it would be great content for the both of you 👍

Here for the madness yet again!! Stokeddd MA💪

Maybe try quite a simple test, measure the gap between the frame on the drivers side then on the passengers side or measure the gap between the arches If it’s the same then you know you have frame damage if not then just body filler, or possibly wide body and fibreglass? 😂

That rear quarter is just pushed in you could see it against the plastic liner trim that you removed. A body shop will repair that no problem.

What a cracking idea, a Range Rover. Love the look of these. Let’s see what you can do with it!!👌🏻🤩

Are you sure that wasn’t one of Liam’s old cars? 🤔😆 Credit to you for persevering with the electrical looms, great job!👊

Body shop will get the rear door sorted, no probs, car coming along great, well done Mat all good.

Now this build is a challenge .. i love it

Glass roofs/pano roofs and sunroofs too, all have quite a lot of weight to them. The weight in this rod will be fairly significant. If this slid down a verge sideways and was then stopped abruptly as reached the bottom/side, then the momentum and sudden stop may have shifted the top half of the car to one side slightly. Just a thought. I remember reading somewhere that a pano roof on a mini added 80kg to the roof. They massively raise a vehicle’s roll centre.

Entertaining first episode. Looking forward to more episodes. Keep up the good work.

The tailgate hinges also crack and split so double check them as that is why the tailgate drops. You adjust but after a few cycles, it drops again. The door handles are both keyless entry, just different models. The modules in each door are coded and share some parts of the wiring in the loom hence you need the right module and loom. Hope that helps.

Difference between the 2 handles is passiv entry with the one with Chrome surrounding and a dimple. Unlocks when you put your hand in between handle and door.