Land Rover Defender 110 Rebuild

[Pete.]

I think the girl deserves a day off. Anyway, good things come to those who wait. I'm still impressed with the gearcutting antics.

 

[The Devils Reject]

I reckon one of our members has abducted her !

It wasn't me and you can't prove anything...

 

[KimB]

Unfortunately ive not had a day off, been working but at a slower rate, got a really bad back atm.

last few days I've been making loads of silly mistakes. Realising I've painted parts that need replacing has been hugely frustrating, trying to do this parts list is crazy as well! It's as long as your arm!

Fitted the hubs then realised I missed something on one side and fitted the other side with the wrong end cap which anoyed me.
I got the paint today for chassis and primer'd that, which is good, tomorrow I'll top coat but really don't want to rub it down not sure I'm up to it lol.
I also need to rebuild the callipers, specifically the rear at the moment. Then I can put the wheels back on, I need to get the new read springs before the axles can be put under.
It looks nice anyway I think I showed the photo earlier in the week

It's all a bit boring at the moment and realising how much crappy painting I have to do is making it sooooooo boring.

 

[Fintray]

Take a bit of a rest to let your back recover as the last thing you need is to cause some damage as it could affect you the rest of your life.
Don't be too concerned about your mistakes as we all make them, some more than others

 

[KimB]

Well, I just played the HUGE order with brit car that I've been listing parts for over a week. £412 it came to and they gave me the highest discount they can offer :'(

 

[awemawson]

Well at least you'll see and enjoy what you've bought for your £412 ! I've just ordered concrete to the tune of £750 for delivery on Monday, and it'll just get poured into a hole and never seen again (Footings for a new pigsty)

 

[KimB]

Well at least you'll see and enjoy what you've bought for your £412 ! I've just ordered concrete to the tune of £750 for delivery on Monday, and it'll just get poured into a hole and never seen again (Footings for a new pigsty)

Lol that's true, few more bits to buy like clutch and stuff and I should be able to get it running and driving.
Oh and my boyfriend bought a 'recon' steering box which is in as bad condition as mine I think

 

[awemawson]

..it's the thought that counts

 

[KimB]

..it's the thought that counts

His reply was "do you do anything other than find problems" lol seems not.

I've just painted the chassis, i decided to thin the paint a bit more than I normally would which helped painting it but covered me in paint and I look like a panda now the mask also blocked solid and stopped me from being able to breath just as I was finishing.
Anyway here's a couple photos

I'm literally so happy finally, I can begin assembling and getting rid of the pile of parts ive got
If I get time I'll rebuild the callipers later and fit the rear ones

 

[ffr90]

Just read this whole thread through from page 1, amazing job going on Kim.
I've been following
Love to do this kind of rebuild myself on a mid 1990's 110 Tdi Station Wagon, to full original factory Camel Spec.
If only i had the facilities.
The epoxy paint looks great on all the components and chassis.
Don't forget to Waxoil or Dinitrol the inside though.

 

[KimB]

Just read this whole thread through from page 1, amazing job going on Kim.
I've been following
Love to do this kind of rebuild myself on a mid 1990's 110 Tdi Station Wagon, to full original factory Camel Spec.
If only i had the facilities.
The epoxy paint looks great on all the components and chassis.
Don't forget to Waxoil or Dinitrol the inside though.

Aww thank you , that's must've taken a while. That'd be awesome, but like you say need a lot of room really, it's a huge pain paintinf everything atm. I wouldn't do it again unless I have a big workshop.
I won't and the paint seems brilliant once it's fully hardened, also found painting it thinner seems to be tougher.

 

[ffr90]

Yes i've tried both brushing and spraying the epoxy paints, Rustbuster mastic products, and both seem difficult to apply, but the protection it gives vs normal paint is worth it, so i will continue using it.
Maybe i'll try the Jotun brand next time as it seems cheaper?
Is your welder sorted now?
I'm looking toward investing in a Oxford 200-1 next month to start sorting out my rotten rear 90 door, among other projects, my old sip is totally past it on wire feed issues and duty cycle its pathetic.

 

[mike os]

Coming on nicely....

Correct answer to be is... well I found you

 

[KimB]

Yes i've tried both brushing and spraying the epoxy paints, Rustbuster mastic products, and both seem difficult to apply, but the protection it gives vs normal paint is worth it, so i will continue using it.
Maybe i'll try the Jotun brand next time as it seems cheaper?
Is your welder sorted now?
I'm looking toward investing in a Oxford 200-1 next month to start sorting out my rotten rear 90 door, among other projects, my old sip is totally past it on wire feed issues and duty cycle its pathetic.

Jotun is brilliant but to fully cure it does take a week or so, in that time you need to be a bit careful with it obviously. Painting it is horrible if I'm ️honest, spraying is not bad.

Not touched my welder since to be honest, I think it needs the terminals cleaning on the euro touch connection.
I used to have a sip 130 it was poo, hated it! Sold it and got mine when I began needing a welder a lot more never looked back

 

[lexi]

I used to buy from Britcar Kim. They gave me good personal service. In fact, I don't think there was any supplier I hadn't bought from.
They all had their deals at different stuff. My dog loved all the stuff in the big boxes. She had to be there when they got opened. The suspense killed her, till she could stand it no longer and then she ripped all the boxes apart..........she was crazy!!

 

[KimB]

I've been thinking as im trying to plan the next week and what I'd like to achieve by Friday, I was thinking thoigh about my mask. As you can see in the photo it's blocked and literally blocked solid when painting and I couldn't breath

I only used it twice for it to do this at £10 for the pair it's not cheap to replace the filters when you consider I have to paint every single body panel still . Anyway, on some engine powered things like mowers they have a pre filter to catch grass then a secondary being the main filter, I wonder if anyone has any idea of a fabric or paper type stuff that I can tie over the filter to catch the main particles then the damaging fumes can still be filtered through the actual filters. Hope that makes sense, would be a wise idea I think and will save allot of money.

 

[mike os]

Can you get pre filters for that mask Kim? If you can use them and change every paint session

 

[KimB]

Not sure tbh, I'll look and see.

 

[Wendelspanswick]

I've been thinking as im trying to plan the next week and what I'd like to achieve by Friday, I was thinking thoigh about my mask. As you can see in the photo it's blocked and literally blocked solid when painting and I couldn't breath
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I only used it twice for it to do this at £10 for the pair it's not cheap to replace the filters when you consider I have to paint every single body panel still . Anyway, on some engine powered things like mowers they have a pre filter to catch grass then a secondary being the main filter, I wonder if anyone has any idea of a fabric or paper type stuff that I can tie over the filter to catch the main particles then the damaging fumes can still be filtered through the actual filters. Hope that makes sense, would be a wise idea I think and will save allot of money.

What about coffee filter papers?
My mask has prefilters that get blocked easily and I have been known to use compressed air to clean them from the back.
Have you thought about setting up some form of extraction, I use an old 12v car radiator fan run from a battery and charger but an old 240v household fan would do.

 

[KimB]

What about coffee filter papers?
My mask has prefilters that get blocked easily and I have been known to use compressed air to clean them from the back.
Have you thought about setting up some form of extraction, I use an old 12v car radiator fan run from a battery and charger but an old 240v household fan would do.

That's a brilliant idea! I'll see if I can buy some. Hopefully they fit.
Can't reallt have an extractor as It'd be bad to let the fumes into the environment.