Replacing a Landrover Defender 90 1993 bulkhead and chassis with galvanised parts. We secured the Galvanised Chassis and Bulkhead from Terraintech in Axminster and are very pleased with the results.
It took 2 men in 8 days to do 99% of the work, we still have some small jobs to do before the MOT like change the windscreen and fit the doors but other than that it all went according to plan!
Taking 200 man hours so some very early starts and very very late nights. Replacing all suspension bushes with red poly terrafirma kit.also cleaning, preparing and painting axles and all major parts in black before refitting.
Brilliant team work by Will and Andy Paton.
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As a foot note:
If you are asking how long it will take if you did it, It all comes down to how much space and time you have. we had a full agricultural workshop with every tool you could ever need to solve any of the issues you will cross. We are not mechanics but both very competent and adept with this sort of engineering.
If you were doing it in a small domestic garage or driveway it will take you so much longer. Overall the body came off fine and returned to the new chassis and bulkhead with relative ease.
All parts were cleaned wire brushed and painted in black Hammertite before being returned to the chassis.
we did copper slip as many of new bolts that were put on the vehicle to make it less chance that they would rust and be a pain in the future to remove if needed.
Having an extended reach saved so much time over a hoist but it can all be done as long as you have the storage space,
My words of wisdom would be;
bag everything that comes off and mark all even if you might be replacing bolts or parts it will save you so much pain later.
We learnt so many new swear words but we knew it had to be completed in 8 days and kept up the pace, distraction is your enemy.
Good luck if you do the same and try and have fun with it! Please LIKE THE VIDEO if you found it interesting!