I took my British Military land rover series 3 lightweight to the garage to see how much it would cost me to have it fixed and up as part of a full restoration. Little did I know it would be more than £14,000 and that’s without the paint job! I did get a few things fixed on it though, which I explain in the video. Plus I got some new tyres fitted. I’m looking forward to this journey and going camping with the land rover!
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It's a labour of love, Mike, worth it, though.
John Craddocks for parts. They stock most things at good prices.
Getvan xtrail 400 quid
TWO great update subjects in one video!
LR Series parts at Shiptonthorpe near York.
A new galvanized chassis should cost about 2k plus vat.
Power Wash/degrease inside and out including the engine and knock off as much rust as possible from the under carriage. Doing this will let you really lay eyes on every nook and cranny of the vehicle and formulate a plan of attack. Obviously, watch how too videos for each of the task and find a good Range Rover forum/group, make some friends and perhaps do a collab or two for the channel. You may be able to borrow some specialty tools and get some good advice a long the way. Looking forward to it. One day I will be doing the same for a Fiat Pinnaferina Spider 1980-84, and I cant wait for all of the headaches and frustrations… a passion of love!
I have heard ebay is a pretty good place to get old car parts, though that was from a Canadian
I assume you've checked out Landrover Sophie?
part of me thinks I should open a land rover garage!
I feel your pain, while not a Lightweight, I bought a 2001 Disco 2, 4 years ago for £2500. I am now just under £20k into it. It has had everything including new gearbox but a chassis which will need to be done. I bought it with a view to never selling it so I am ok with how much I have put into it and my kids love going out in it so we make memories
DO IT YOURSELF…. paid £1700 for mine…. mine was way worse than yours… paid £600 – £800 parts now worth £18,000… i.e springs.. strip down and de-rust them rebuild.. cost pennies
got a friend how might be able to help you m8 Arnie the T2 is his youtube channel he's got 2 military land rovers he takes to shows
I'd really avoid painting anything you don't need to, value is in being original/patina. Saves you money too.
White vinegar mixed with water to get rid of mould. Mix it 50/50 and spray it on affected area. You can increase the vinegar if you need a stronger mix.