SAVING a SCRAP Land Rover To Rebuild Into Something Special. Will It Start? Series 2A 2.25 Diesel

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Welcome back to the channel
Check out this 1972 Land Rover Series 2A!
Am I going crazy? Just look at the state it! Yes I've bought it!
It was going to be scrapped but lucky the Owner put it up for sale and I couldn't resist!
A total last minute dash with the trailer to pick it up.
Will the engine start after sitting so long?
Check out the video to find out and wonder how on earth I managed to get it on the trailer!
let me know in the comments what you would like me to do with it when it comes to the Restoration/Rebuild
Enjoy the Video

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10 сен 2024

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@PhilipGeoghegan-mx5qz 9 месяцев назад

Galvanized chassis plus refurbished what you've got, New engine, and your done!

@georgeclements2742 Год назад

That is, without doubt, the rustiest chassis I have ever seen. Good luck with the restoration whichever way you go

@lifes.projects Год назад

I second that!

@engineer6250 Год назад

What chassis? I see no chassis!😮

@lifes.projects Год назад

🤣🤣

@JL_modding_7930 9 месяцев назад

@@engineer6250😂

@nedkelly4695 Год назад

Well done for taking that on I’d get new chassis, bulkhead and an original petrol 2.25 litre engine and keep the rough and ready look

@Garrett053 Год назад

The thumbnail picture of this poor thing made me save the video for later. Will follow.

@awalk5177 Год назад

They do come up nice on a new galvanised chassis. As it is stripped it would be nice to repaint it so it has a completely new life again. It will thank you for it.

@lifes.projects Год назад

I agree. I prefer a painted chassis over the galv tho

@awalk5177 Год назад

@@lifes.projects Really? I have painted my galvanised chassis rear cross member and wonder about painting it all. It will outlast me for sure.

@samrodian919 Год назад

I love the look of a galvo chassis. Remember some of the original 1948/9 chassis series one were galvanised, and they weren't painted afterwards.

@awalk5177 Год назад

@@samrodian919 Unfortunately it makes them a target and more attractive for thieves too, as they are able to get a higher price.

@manfredschmalbach9023 Год назад

@@lifes.projects Galvanized visible: +10.000,- € more or less in LHD-Europe.

@MegaReception1 Год назад

My dad had like 4 Landrovers jeeps the body hold up but the chasis always rust cause of the box frame type of construction always gets water and mud trapped we had the diesel with the little four cylinder perkins needed a overdrive to go over 80 km. But super economical nice farm vehicle but a turtle in the highway. greetings from Panamá.

@NORTHERNROVER1 Год назад

It's not so bad. Mine looked better but I had to change all the same stuff. I'd recommend a galvanized chassis, new bulkhead, new suspension( parabolics are nice), gas tank, brake lines, steering relay, swivel balls and tie rod ends to get you started. Leave the body as is, the Land Rover fraternity don't really seem to care about shiny paint, engine swaps are common plus they're just great vehicles to own and drive. Cheers!

@lifes.projects Год назад

Don't worry. Everything chassis and drive wise will be getting done on this one 😂

@vk4uh96 2 года назад

My vote. New chassis but get that engine started with another started before deciding to bin it. Make it new and shiny again

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Thank you. I think I am leaning towards shiny and new myself.

@mikeraphone6745 5 месяцев назад

Nice if you get it all done.

@lifes.projects 5 месяцев назад

One day...... 😂

@jeffreyking1745 Год назад

Over tighten those old ss bolts. They snap easy, much better than grinder for sure!

@LittleAussieRockets 9 месяцев назад

This has to be one of those rare occasions where instead of removing the motor from the car you removed the car from the motor.

@lifes.projects 9 месяцев назад

I didnt thibk about it like that 🤣

@rosshannemann7772 2 года назад

Beyond plate stitching,poor old beast,love to find one that way ,never will ,thank god for a good angle grinder

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Beyond anything I think 😂. Patches over patches, the end was inevitable . Yes thank god for a good grinder 😂

@TheMrWoodsman Год назад

Thinking of doing the same kind of restoration on a series 3, keep us updated please.

@lifes.projects Год назад

Will do. Got quite a bit to do before this one.

@colingarner6175 Год назад

Make it like new ❤

@clivehibburt 11 месяцев назад

Make it look like new ,in green

@defendermods9420 2 года назад

Nice project

@davidleathem3286 Год назад

Gleaming new is the way to go

@donsrestorations Год назад

If the engine can be turned over by hand, it probably is just a starter problem.

@jamespunch8049 2 года назад

Let the challenge begin.

@howardwalker6737 2 года назад

some mud flaps and a spoiler and the phone will be ringing off the hook 🤣

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

And a good buff 🤪

@theworkingmanclub Год назад

Nice Klarius exhaust on it Tom 😂 Chris@SDL

@onetonlandrover Год назад

Crikey that's BAD! Join the series 2 club for lots of advice and discounts on parts including chassis.

@lifes.projects Год назад

I am sure i am already a member. If not I will join thank you.

@g0fvt Год назад

In a way it is a result having the chassis that bad, it stops you from putting plates on it. Might be fun to keep the patina look but with a smallblock Chevy or an OM606. If later on you want to make it pretty it is not that hard.

@franbaburiic8154 Год назад

the chassis from my land rover 2a was the same, and the worst part was that the previous owner was putting concrete in after patching the holes and I didn't know until I took it apart

@lifes.projects 10 месяцев назад

No way!!!! Thats shocking 🤣

@stuartsturgess2199 Год назад

I've picked up a 109 project in Leicester I'm hoping to put a peugeot turbo diesel in mine with a Steve Parker conversion kit I got the engine and kit for £300 ...I just need to get a chassis to start it with

@GrumpsBarn 2 года назад

Speaking as someone who has just a little experience with old Landys.....I'd suggest that with 2 bottles of T-Cut you could have sorted that.......First you drink the T-Cut.... .....failing that, I'd grab a shiny new chassis, throw a few grand and a TDi of some description at it and enjoy a great run around for bugger all money

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Rather than drink it can it just dollop it on my chips???? Oh yes. New chassis and springs. The axles need new diff covers and rebuilding. As for engine amd gearbox you cant go wrong with a TDI (my favorite lamdy engines) but we havent completely decided yet.

@GrumpsBarn 2 года назад

@@lifes.projects you'd never catch me doing something like that 😂🤣😂

@lukedulson901 2 года назад

Do what you want mate it will be brilliant

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Thank you

@georgeyboyhowe1685 2 года назад

i am waiting lol

@keithgordon639 2 года назад

Me too 😀

@keithgordon639 2 года назад

Agree with Grump, new chassis with a 300tdi, sorted. Now pass the T cut. 😉😀

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Sounds like I am missing out on the consumption of T-cut! 😂😂

@georgeyboyhowe1685 2 года назад

well done mate atb

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Thanks mate 👍

@manfredschmalbach9023 Год назад

My first Citroen DS comes to mind when I see that chassis .... boke in half when I went over a railcrossing. Your Land< might be a wee bit worse, but not much. Looks like a phonecall at Richards' tbh. 😅

@lifes.projects Год назад

That phonecall is a deffinate 🤣

@markcraigie270 Год назад

Replace chassis,overhaul running gear and leave body as it is.

@darrenreid7631 Год назад

Interesting channel... did I buy some metal mesh panels for my chicken coop off you a couple years back ?

@rosshannemann7772 2 года назад

Start from chassis and go forward

@ockertvanniekerk1885 2 года назад

I think restore it, make it new and shiny. Then maybe just maybe a tdi… But I would say original engine

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Yeah thats what were thinking.

@PillSharks Год назад

Looking at the stickers I’m guessing it’s been a surfers truck and probably in and out the sea! What part of the country was it from? It’s without doubt the rusty landy I’ve ever seen…

@lifes.projects Год назад

The guy i bought it off origionally got it from down south I think. I cant for the life of me remember what it said on the logbook but yes I think it must have been parked next to the Titanic! 🤣

@PauloLima-bm3eo 2 года назад

Patina td5 engine that is the way mate

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

That's a good shout! 👍

@gavin6538 Год назад

What a shame it buckled. Would look great after a kid wash and dropping on a new chassis.

@lifes.projects Год назад

I know! Have to see if the wings can be saved but i doubt it

@Rugbyman269 Год назад

Bit of kurust?

@juansuarezdelrosario4815 Год назад

¿que paso ,se cayo de un rascacielo?

@mrtablet4662 2 года назад

Patina. Td5 conversion?

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Thats one of the options yes 😜

@CameronM47 Год назад

Dont bin that chassis, Auto Alex will probably buy it off you. He loves buying rust.

@lifes.projects Год назад

Al bag it up and post it to him 🤣

@user-ms1vy1hc4w Год назад

Привіт з України! Героям Слава!

@rosshannemann7772 2 года назад

Competent tow vehicle

@alexanderparker195 2 года назад

full restore with a V8

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Like the sound of that 👍

@Bigballs72 2 года назад

i know you like a challenge Tom. Just wondering if you've took a bump to the head recently. Good luck with the new project... there's a company near me called Fyloe L.R. Services. they have a load of old series Land rovers might come in handy for parts. Never used them just drove past so cant say what there like. Good to see your back and well....

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

That's great thank you for that. As for a bump on the head..... think that was a long time ago as i can't resist stuff like this 😂

@samrodian919 Год назад

Jeez I'm only 50 seconds in and that is truly the very worst chassis I have ever seen in pictures or in person !

@PatrickEdwards-en2kz Год назад

WHY ????

@defendermods9420 2 года назад

Don't buy a Richards chassis. Mine didn't work well for me.

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

Really? Ive heard some good reports. Ive seen a few other new chassis companies at some show i like the look of with good materials and nice welds. Were going to have another look closer to the time. What happened with your chassis?

@defendermods9420 2 года назад

@@lifes.projects mine is a 300tdi defender. Engine mounts welded to high and not in the right place. Rear x member should have been a td5 one as I had the option for a rear tank fitted between rails etc, and mine is a 90. They fitted a 300tdi rear x member so had to weld td5 tub brackets on.. and so on..

@lifes.projects 2 года назад

@@defendermods9420 Oh 😕 how did you get on with the welding or did they sort it for you?

@johnchetwynd3618 2 года назад

The only ‘complaint’ I had with my Richards chassis (300 Tdi 90), was that two of the exhaust mountings were in slightly the wrong place

@defendermods9420 2 года назад

@@lifes.projects I welded the new engine mounts in the right place and the x member I welded the td5 bracket on and had to cut the old 300tdi rear tub mounts off. So not a clean looking rear end .