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1958 Land Rover Series 1

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by DanStew, Jun 26, 2017.

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  1. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I assembled a bit more. The interior is looking so much different than it used to

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    I am working on getting the driveshafts on, the Ujoints came in and will keep on truckin getting things done.
     
    DanStew, Sep 26, 2018
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  2. 55_Willys_CJ5

    55_Willys_CJ5 Nephews Visit 2017 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor

    Looking great Dan
     
    55_Willys_CJ5, Sep 26, 2018
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  3. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    DANG!!!! :bow: Looks amazing.
     
    Muzikp, Sep 27, 2018
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  4. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    It is looking so much better than it did, now to work on getting it running
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    DanStew, Oct 18, 2018
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  5. rejeep

    rejeep Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks fantastic!
     
    rejeep, Oct 18, 2018
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  6. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    I got it out into the sun today. it will be nice to eventually be able to drive it out of the garage instead of pushing it.
    I finished the rear end install. Set the pinion angle and welded the perches on and welded on the shock mounts. Everything is now bolted up.
    Driveshafts are bolted up.

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    I will be starting the wiring soon. i have the fuel system lines run, just need to get a fuel resistant fuel pump harness to get the pump ready for wiring. Then get a fuel filter inline and make some brackets to hold my fuel and power steering hard lines.
     
    DanStew, Oct 28, 2018
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  7. homersdog

    homersdog Tulsa, Ok 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    That front bumper is very cool! Overall this is coming along beautifully!
     
    homersdog, Oct 28, 2018
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  8. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Not that much done today, but i did decide on where to put my electrical heart of the vehicle.
    There is a fairly large storage box under the passenger seat. I am able to fit the battery, Engine ECM and the fuse block
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    I can hide it all in there and keep the technology hidden so it still seems a bit vintage . ;)
     
    DanStew, Nov 4, 2018
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  9. mortten

    mortten I can’t put my finger on it 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Like project Binkey
     
    mortten, Nov 4, 2018
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  10. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Watching binky makes me feel inferior.
     
    sterlclan, Nov 5, 2018
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  11. Muzikp

    Muzikp Active Member

    Exactly! I started drinking tea and staring at things but it hasn't helped me yet :susp:
     
    Muzikp, Nov 5, 2018
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  12. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Well i have slacked off. Been busy working and the decision to slow down with the wiring, has been reeeeaaally slow. I have the computer harness lengthened and roughly ran across the botor, but that is about it.

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    I did splurge and got myself the rear seats for my Christmas present to myself.
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    I need to get off my arse to finish up, this time change is still killing me and taking out whatever motivation i have after work :(
     
    DanStew, Dec 2, 2018
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  13. Twin2

    Twin2 not him 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor


    you know that's what shop lights do :D and a little heat to keep you motivated
     
    Twin2, Dec 2, 2018
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  14. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Now that college football season is over, i am free on weekends again. I am still doing college basketball but they are not every week and my daughters softball season ended. So i see a light at the end of the tunnel . :)
     
    DanStew, Dec 2, 2018
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  15. Long&Low

    Long&Low Active Member

    I really like what you've done here, and compliment you. I think the only thing I would change would be the wheels, for me they just don't promote the right vibe. Finding the "right wheels" is gonna be tricky due to the axle width. Please don't view my comment as being a negative, from one builder to another, you really have done a darn cool job on this project, I applaud you.
     
    Long&Low, Dec 15, 2018
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  16. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    DanStew, Dec 15, 2018
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  17. sterlclan

    sterlclan Member 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Love me some steelies
     
    sterlclan, Dec 16, 2018
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  18. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

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    When you mount them crazy glue some lug nuts & bolt ends into the empty holes so it looks like you have 12 stud hubs- that'll impress the yokels :D
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Dec 16, 2018
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  19. jeepstar

    jeepstar Well-Known Member 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Looks fantastic!
     
    jeepstar, Dec 17, 2018
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  20. DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

    Slowly the wiring is getting terminated.
    I got most of the computer harness completed, and am just about finished the power needs. Then it is the lights and dash and them secure everything.
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    DanStew, Jan 4, 2019
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