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Passenger side upper door trim, the square hole is for the sliding window catch.

boom, knew id seen it somewhere, well done that man, confused me a bit as thats probably the only front door trim that was left on it, that and some raggy old carpet :lol::good::good::good::good:

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well it seems i messed up when i was asked what size the drums were and i said 11", on that i ordered some new cylinders and brake shoe return springs for the rear for a 109", turns out it has only 109" brakes on the front and 10" on the rear, so now the parts have to go back for the correct ones :no::no::no: more wait

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I haven't read all 80 pages so I hope you don't mind me sharing some (hopefully inspirational) pictures of my rebuild. Took me a year, working outside, evenings and weekends:

 

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01760_10150794374086397_842991850_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

 

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8791_10150794372931397_2058473672_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

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The short version of the story is that I bought a hard top Series III in 2000... Chassis cracked on me while on an off road course and was found to be in a terrible sate.
A friend in the Landrover club sorted me out with a decent Series IIA that he had taken the bulkhead, body and other bits from.

So basically I rebuilt what I had into the IIA (I had the chassis plate, reg and log book). Used re-con engine, gearbox, overdrive. Refurbed the axels myself, Dad and I welded up the chassis, I painted it. I welded up the bulkhead. Re-wired it all myself, painted the body, fitted hood hoops, new tilt, highback seats. Had help fitting the engine and gearbox (lying on my back in the snow). Fitted a LPG system even using a left side tank filler neck and cap as a dummy to hide LPG filler valve). Fitted Michelin XZL tries, rare original mudflats. Fitted a Nato tow hitch and bought a 3/4 ton Sankey trailer. It was a LOT of work but immensely satisfying as it flew through its MOT. I'm not a mechanic... but I had worked on my various classic MG's previously.

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I haven't read all 80 pages so I hope you don't mind me sharing some (hopefully inspirational) pictures of my rebuild. Took me a year, working outside, evenings and weekends:

 

7867525360_6f22090672_z.jpg53

 

0038_10150794373751397_1470704477_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

 

7867534574_e145469bf7_z.jpg3

 

01760_10150794374086397_842991850_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

 

7867538862_a07ea56f96_z.jpg563

489_10150794373421397_1952238236_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

7867542960_77080aa73c_z.jpg553229_10150794373326397_1608827364_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

 

7867547052_8189b3ecf0_z.jpg53

 

8791_10150794372931397_2058473672_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

7867549822_a293320310_z.jpg53

 

8540_10150794373106397_1423093413_n by Paul Rowley, on Flickr

 

The short version of the story is that I bought a hard top Series III in 2000... Chassis cracked on me while on an off road course and was found to be in a terrible sate.

A friend in the Landrover club sorted me out with a decent Series IIA that he had taken the bulkhead, body and other bits from.

So basically I rebuilt what I had into the IIA (I had the chassis plate, reg and log book). Used re-con engine, gearbox, overdrive. Refurbed the axels myself, Dad and I welded up the chassis, I painted it. I welded up the bulkhead. Re-wired it all myself, painted the body, fitted hood hoops, new tilt, highback seats. Had help fitting the engine and gearbox (lying on my back in the snow). Fitted a LPG system even using a left side tank filler neck and cap as a dummy to hide LPG filler valve). Fitted Michelin XZL tries, rare original mudflats. Fitted a Nato tow hitch and bought a 3/4 ton Sankey trailer. It was a LOT of work but immensely satisfying as it flew through its MOT. I'm not a mechanic... but I had worked on my various classic MG's previously.

That's very smart!
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Finally welded up my radiator panel today with a replacement piece as mine was totally missing the bottom 2 inches

 

Bought this new bottom repair panel and I have to say for £35 delivered I was quite impressed. Just need to shot it and get some etch primer on then back on prior to paint which is now 6 weeks late.

 

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is it the whole bottom bit that was the bit you bought?

 

Yep complete pressed bottom panel with all of the holes already drilled. Bargain for £35 + postage of £6. They makes lots of repair panels for series. I can pm you her email if you need one.

 

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my socket set ratchet has gone and broke its self, what make should i go for, something that will last but wont cost the earth, its the draper 1/2" one

 

 

I remember mentioning the ratchet and you saying it was fine. Get a second-hand Facom, Beta or almost any made in USA.

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