Re: SER1 The start of a new rebuild project

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Goten tag Ulrico

I'm going through the same process but I guess a lot further ahead.
Unfortunately when I started my project she had the gearbox out, no brakes
and a 2 1/4 litre motor.  I wanted to go back to specification so the 2 1/4
had to go.

What I would do if I were you is drive around your project as much as you
can before you start.   Particularly put the gearbox under load.  You'll
then know what the engine, gearbox and running gear are like.  Write down a
list and then take the vehicle apart.

A stripped down chassis is a good place to start, repair or replace the rot
and repaint the whole chassis (some people have them galvanised then
repainted).  Working back up the list as you suggested, running gear first.
I think the most important items are the brakes, it's annoying if you can't
start but deadly if you can't stop.  If the motor runs O.K and the gearbox
is not too noisy or jumping out of gears etc. leave them alone.  A new
wiring harness is a good idea.  Build up the car just like it came off the
assembly line.

(Don't bid on eBay against me and I'll be happy and I won't bid against you
then you'll be happy.)

G'day
Diana
51 80"
84 Range Rover (4.6L) Hi Line

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ulrico Becker" <ulrico.becker@xxxxxx.xx>
To: <series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 1:44 AM
Subject: SER1 The start of a new rebuild project


Hello,

I am new to this mailing list and am seeking advice on rebuilding a SI
80".  I currently live in Germany, am 45 years old and have been
involved with Land Rovers since 1987, when I bought my first one in
England, living in Sheffield at the time. I do own 5 Land Rovers:
Defender 110, SIII 88, SIIA 88, SII 88 and now this 1953 SI with a 2L
engine. The SIIA has been a rebuild from scratch taking everything
apart but the differentials.

I have been looking for a SI 80" for many years and have finally found
and bought it two days ago!

Now it is time to make an assessment and decide how to start the
rebuild. The chassis seems good. One dumb iron got twisted a little bit
but can easily be replaced. Closer inspection will show what to do with
the rear cross member. Replacements seem available as I have been told.

The bulk head has some rot in the lower parts of the a-posts. This is
also not critical. The horizontal section under the windscreen seems in
good condition. The vehicle is complete including all instruments and
apparently went out of use in 1968. Since then it stood in a garage of
a building company.

Now, where should I start? And what is most critical for replacement
parts?

My original idea is to take off all body components and do the axles
first. Then, when the chassis is done set in on the axles again and
tackle gearbox and engine. Only then start the bulkhead and the other
body parts.

Should the engine be too bad I will check whether a 2.25 will fit
together with a SII or SIII g'box as I have spare units of these.

I am thankful for any advice of people who have restored a SI 80" as to
the specil points to look for. The two links below lead to pictures of
the vehicle

http://imagehost.biz/ims/pic.php?u=36470tWtD&i=85853&c=.gif

http://imagehost.biz/ims/pic.php?u=36470tWtD&i=85852&c=.gif



Ulrico


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