viking Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 why dose nothing come with nuts and bolts or screws, iv had loads of things/parts where iv thought, why not put some ******* nuts in the box, for example, the square fog light, just 2 little nuts, probably cost a couple of pence, but no, now i have to go out and find some, same with the brake pipe clips,same with the rear reflectors, 2 little screws, a few pence, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord O War Posted August 21, 2016 Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 I've had some beautiful finds on mine, the completely fubar propshafts, the gearbox that contained approx 50ml of oil mixed with grey paste and the chassis welding that had used body panel metal not nice thick 2mm steel. Oh and the paint that changes colour if you rub your thumb nail over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 oh the joys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) just spotted these, ordered one for me and one for my mate, Edited August 21, 2016 by viking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2016 had to laugh at this, "never had anything added or taken away and totally original. well im pretty sure it didn't come with those wheels or bumperetts http://www.defender-landrover.co.uk/2016/03/land-rover-series-3-county-swb-station.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 why dose nothing come with nuts and bolts or screws, iv had loads of things/parts where iv thought, why not put some ******* nuts in the box, for example, the square fog light, just 2 little nuts, probably cost a couple of pence, but no, now i have to go out and find some, same with the brake pipe clips,same with the rear reflectors, 2 little screws, a few pence, That is Britpart for you. Ordered some new Defender door handles that came with nothing but you had to drill the old ones off. You spend more guessing what size / length you need that it takes to fit the damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) you say you have a hole in your rad'......... so have i.....have to put about a pint in every week or so......................had a look on machinemart...and they have a bigger electric soldering iron than the normal one at £42.00 suitable for plate (thinish)...so will get that and some cored LEAD/2% tin solder...the proper stuff from B&Q.............. clean it and solder it....(radiator out) Edited August 22, 2016 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 If the rad it out you might as well put a new one back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Get it recored, safer than repair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) If the rad it out you might as well put a new one back in. after market including VAT £150.00.....................genuine Landrover...£1163.00 by the time i have bought a £50.00 heavy duty iron..and faffed about....no brainer really.. Edited August 22, 2016 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 £114 here ditchie if its the right one http://www.paddockspares.com/577609-radiator-2286cc-4cyl-standard-type-3-core.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 not much done today, just faffing about thinking about this that and the other, got some nuts and bolts and screws as spares as im always short of something despite my full nut and bolt kit. took the lenses off the rear lights and screwed all them in properly, put the horn on, not sure if thats where it goes but it seemed right, went to put my battery tray in and realised the new frame i got is 12" and my old one was 14", but i dont know why it needs a plastic tray anyway . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 £114 here ditchie if its the right one http://www.paddockspares.com/577609-radiator-2286cc-4cyl-standard-type-3-core.html no that is for a seris............2.25l.....for the 2.5td.....at paddocks £162......then there will be dispatch on top of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 sorry thought you had a series, forgot you had a 90,, free delivery at paddocks over £50, but it does take 5-7 days to be delivered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 quick question as im just sending an email to a place about my wheels, painted or powder coated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Now you are getting snobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 painted................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Now you are getting snobby the place where im taking them does blasting powder coating and painting, emailed them for a rough price, whats wrong with powder coating DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 wheels are all the same, these are the ones that came with it, the 2 on the back now are in even better nick and whats the crack with the different, what i guess you could call the dish bit, as in deep dish, these are about 2" others are about 1" . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 painted it is then, think i will get them done, and if there not good enough ill sell them on and buy new ones, any idea on the cost of shot blasting and painting, this place is 4 mile away, i have my mate who did my shot blasting for free last time, but hes 15 mile away so its a 60 mile round trip, then id have to take them to the painters, so was just thinking of getting it done in the same place, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) if you chip a powder coat ...more difficult to repair.....and because the finish is far superior to that of paint ..it will look out of place.....get the rims sandblasted..primer and couple of top coats.................. you are using tubes arnt you ? shot blast them and you spray them.......................... prime them as soon as possible after shot blasting....... Edited August 22, 2016 by ditchman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Here Ditchy - Bit of bling http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3ROW-ALUMINUM-ALLOY-RADIATOR-Land-Rover-Defender-Discovery-300TDI-300TDI-BTP2275-/121737330325?hash=item1c581c3e95:g:Zv4AAOSw~gRV1teG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted August 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 if you chip a powder coat ...more difficult to repair.....and because the finish is far superior to that of paint ..it will look out of place.....get the rims sandblasted..primer and couple of top coats.................. you are using tubes arnt you ? shot blast them and you spray them.......................... prime them as soon as possible after shot blasting....... ill give it ago at painting them myself then, still got some etch primer left. just need some limestone paint now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuji Shooter Posted August 22, 2016 Report Share Posted August 22, 2016 Did you already paint the roof? They might have some spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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