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1958 Land Rover Series 1

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

  1. Sep 26, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    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.
     
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  2. Sep 26, 2018
    55_Willys_CJ5

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    Looking great Dan
     
  3. Sep 27, 2018
    Muzikp

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    DANG!!!! :bow: Looks amazing.
     
  4. Oct 18, 2018
    DanStew

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

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    Looks fantastic!
     
  6. Oct 28, 2018
    DanStew

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    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.
     
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  7. Oct 28, 2018
    homersdog

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    That front bumper is very cool! Overall this is coming along beautifully!
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2018
    DanStew

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    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 . ;)
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2018
    mortten

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    Like project Binkey
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2018
    sterlclan

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

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    Exactly! I started drinking tea and staring at things but it hasn't helped me yet :susp:
     
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  12. Dec 2, 2018
    DanStew

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    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 :(
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2018
    Twin2

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

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    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 . :)
     
  15. Dec 15, 2018
    Long&Low

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    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.
     
  16. Dec 15, 2018
    DanStew

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  17. Dec 16, 2018
    sterlclan

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

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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
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2018
    jeepstar

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    Looks fantastic!
     
  20. Jan 4, 2019
    DanStew

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    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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