SAVING a SCRAP Land Rover To Rebuild Into Something Special. Will It Start? Series 2A 2.25 Diesel

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SAVING a SCRAP Land Rover To Rebuild Into Something Special. Will It Start? Series 2A 2.25 Diesel

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Welcome back to the channel
Check out this 1972 Land Rover Series 2A!
Am I going crazy? Just look at the state it! Yes I've bought it!
It was going to be scrapped but lucky the Owner put it up for sale and I couldn't resist!
A total last minute dash with the trailer to pick it up.
Will the engine start after sitting so long?
Check out the video to find out and wonder how on earth I managed to get it on the trailer!
let me know in the comments what you would like me to do with it when it comes to the Restoration/Rebuild
Enjoy the Video

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@PhilipGeoghegan-mx5qz 9 ай бұрын

Galvanized chassis plus refurbished what you've got, New engine, and your done!

@georgeclements2742 Жыл бұрын

That is, without doubt, the rustiest chassis I have ever seen. Good luck with the restoration whichever way you go

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

I second that!

@engineer6250 Жыл бұрын

What chassis? I see no chassis!😮

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@JL_modding_7930 8 ай бұрын

@@engineer6250😂

@nedkelly4695 Жыл бұрын

Well done for taking that on I’d get new chassis, bulkhead and an original petrol 2.25 litre engine and keep the rough and ready look

@NORTHERNROVER1 Жыл бұрын

It's not so bad. Mine looked better but I had to change all the same stuff. I'd recommend a galvanized chassis, new bulkhead, new suspension( parabolics are nice), gas tank, brake lines, steering relay, swivel balls and tie rod ends to get you started. Leave the body as is, the Land Rover fraternity don't really seem to care about shiny paint, engine swaps are common plus they're just great vehicles to own and drive. Cheers!

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

Don't worry. Everything chassis and drive wise will be getting done on this one 😂

@Garrett053 Жыл бұрын

The thumbnail picture of this poor thing made me save the video for later. Will follow.

@MegaReception1 Жыл бұрын

My dad had like 4 Landrovers jeeps the body hold up but the chasis always rust cause of the box frame type of construction always gets water and mud trapped we had the diesel with the little four cylinder perkins needed a overdrive to go over 80 km. But super economical nice farm vehicle but a turtle in the highway. greetings from Panamá.

@awalk5177 Жыл бұрын

They do come up nice on a new galvanised chassis. As it is stripped it would be nice to repaint it so it has a completely new life again. It will thank you for it.

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

I agree. I prefer a painted chassis over the galv tho

@awalk5177 Жыл бұрын

@@lifes.projects Really? I have painted my galvanised chassis rear cross member and wonder about painting it all. It will outlast me for sure.

@samrodian919 Жыл бұрын

I love the look of a galvo chassis. Remember some of the original 1948/9 chassis series one were galvanised, and they weren't painted afterwards.

@awalk5177 Жыл бұрын

@@samrodian919 Unfortunately it makes them a target and more attractive for thieves too, as they are able to get a higher price.

@manfredschmalbach9023 Жыл бұрын

@@lifes.projects Galvanized visible: +10.000,- € more or less in LHD-Europe.

@mikeraphone6745 5 ай бұрын

Nice if you get it all done.

@lifes.projects 5 ай бұрын

One day...... 😂

@vk4uh96 2 жыл бұрын

My vote. New chassis but get that engine started with another started before deciding to bin it. Make it new and shiny again

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I think I am leaning towards shiny and new myself.

@LittleAussieRockets 9 ай бұрын

This has to be one of those rare occasions where instead of removing the motor from the car you removed the car from the motor.

@lifes.projects 9 ай бұрын

I didnt thibk about it like that 🤣

@TheMrWoodsman Жыл бұрын

Thinking of doing the same kind of restoration on a series 3, keep us updated please.

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

Will do. Got quite a bit to do before this one.

@user-wr4se6qg6n 10 ай бұрын

Make it look like new ,in green

@jeffreyking1745 Жыл бұрын

Over tighten those old ss bolts. They snap easy, much better than grinder for sure!

@colingarner6175 Жыл бұрын

Make it like new ❤

@onetonlandrover Жыл бұрын

Crikey that's BAD! Join the series 2 club for lots of advice and discounts on parts including chassis.

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

I am sure i am already a member. If not I will join thank you.

@GrumpsBarn 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking as someone who has just a little experience with old Landys.....I'd suggest that with 2 bottles of T-Cut you could have sorted that.......First you drink the T-Cut.... .....failing that, I'd grab a shiny new chassis, throw a few grand and a TDi of some description at it and enjoy a great run around for bugger all money

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Rather than drink it can it just dollop it on my chips???? Oh yes. New chassis and springs. The axles need new diff covers and rebuilding. As for engine amd gearbox you cant go wrong with a TDI (my favorite lamdy engines) but we havent completely decided yet.

@GrumpsBarn 2 жыл бұрын

@@lifes.projects you'd never catch me doing something like that 😂🤣😂

@rosshannemann7772 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond plate stitching,poor old beast,love to find one that way ,never will ,thank god for a good angle grinder

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Beyond anything I think 😂. Patches over patches, the end was inevitable . Yes thank god for a good grinder 😂

@davidleathem3286 Жыл бұрын

Gleaming new is the way to go

@g0fvt Жыл бұрын

In a way it is a result having the chassis that bad, it stops you from putting plates on it. Might be fun to keep the patina look but with a smallblock Chevy or an OM606. If later on you want to make it pretty it is not that hard.

@defendermods9420 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project

@theworkingmanclub Жыл бұрын

Nice Klarius exhaust on it Tom 😂 Chris@SDL

@donsrestorations Жыл бұрын

If the engine can be turned over by hand, it probably is just a starter problem.

@jamespunch8049 2 жыл бұрын

Let the challenge begin.

@stuartsturgess2199 Жыл бұрын

I've picked up a 109 project in Leicester I'm hoping to put a peugeot turbo diesel in mine with a Steve Parker conversion kit I got the engine and kit for £300 ...I just need to get a chassis to start it with

@franbaburiic8154 Жыл бұрын

the chassis from my land rover 2a was the same, and the worst part was that the previous owner was putting concrete in after patching the holes and I didn't know until I took it apart

@lifes.projects 10 ай бұрын

No way!!!! Thats shocking 🤣

@howardwalker6737 2 жыл бұрын

some mud flaps and a spoiler and the phone will be ringing off the hook 🤣

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

And a good buff 🤪

@darrenreid7631 Жыл бұрын

Interesting channel... did I buy some metal mesh panels for my chicken coop off you a couple years back ?

@manfredschmalbach9023 Жыл бұрын

My first Citroen DS comes to mind when I see that chassis .... boke in half when I went over a railcrossing. Your Land< might be a wee bit worse, but not much. Looks like a phonecall at Richards' tbh. 😅

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

That phonecall is a deffinate 🤣

@keithgordon639 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with Grump, new chassis with a 300tdi, sorted. Now pass the T cut. 😉😀

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like I am missing out on the consumption of T-cut! 😂😂

@lukedulson901 2 жыл бұрын

Do what you want mate it will be brilliant

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@georgeyboyhowe1685 2 жыл бұрын

well done mate atb

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate 👍

@georgeyboyhowe1685 2 жыл бұрын

i am waiting lol

@keithgordon639 2 жыл бұрын

Me too 😀

@PillSharks Жыл бұрын

Looking at the stickers I’m guessing it’s been a surfers truck and probably in and out the sea! What part of the country was it from? It’s without doubt the rusty landy I’ve ever seen…

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

The guy i bought it off origionally got it from down south I think. I cant for the life of me remember what it said on the logbook but yes I think it must have been parked next to the Titanic! 🤣

@markcraigie270 Жыл бұрын

Replace chassis,overhaul running gear and leave body as it is.

@ockertvanniekerk1885 2 жыл бұрын

I think restore it, make it new and shiny. Then maybe just maybe a tdi… But I would say original engine

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah thats what were thinking.

@mrtablet4662 2 жыл бұрын

Patina. Td5 conversion?

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Thats one of the options yes 😜

@juansuarezdelrosario4815 Жыл бұрын

¿que paso ,se cayo de un rascacielo?

@PauloLima-bm3eo 2 жыл бұрын

Patina td5 engine that is the way mate

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good shout! 👍

@rosshannemann7772 2 жыл бұрын

Start from chassis and go forward

@Bigballs72 2 жыл бұрын

i know you like a challenge Tom. Just wondering if you've took a bump to the head recently. Good luck with the new project... there's a company near me called Fyloe L.R. Services. they have a load of old series Land rovers might come in handy for parts. Never used them just drove past so cant say what there like. Good to see your back and well....

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

That's great thank you for that. As for a bump on the head..... think that was a long time ago as i can't resist stuff like this 😂

@Rugbyman269 Жыл бұрын

Bit of kurust?

@gavin6538 Жыл бұрын

What a shame it buckled. Would look great after a kid wash and dropping on a new chassis.

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

I know! Have to see if the wings can be saved but i doubt it

@CameronM47 Жыл бұрын

Dont bin that chassis, Auto Alex will probably buy it off you. He loves buying rust.

@lifes.projects Жыл бұрын

Al bag it up and post it to him 🤣

@rosshannemann7772 2 жыл бұрын

Competent tow vehicle

@alexanderparker195 2 жыл бұрын

full restore with a V8

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Like the sound of that 👍

@user-ms1vy1hc4w Жыл бұрын

Привіт з України! Героям Слава!

@samrodian919 Жыл бұрын

Jeez I'm only 50 seconds in and that is truly the very worst chassis I have ever seen in pictures or in person !

@PatrickEdwards-en2kz Жыл бұрын

WHY ????

@defendermods9420 2 жыл бұрын

Don't buy a Richards chassis. Mine didn't work well for me.

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Ive heard some good reports. Ive seen a few other new chassis companies at some show i like the look of with good materials and nice welds. Were going to have another look closer to the time. What happened with your chassis?

@defendermods9420 2 жыл бұрын

@@lifes.projects mine is a 300tdi defender. Engine mounts welded to high and not in the right place. Rear x member should have been a td5 one as I had the option for a rear tank fitted between rails etc, and mine is a 90. They fitted a 300tdi rear x member so had to weld td5 tub brackets on.. and so on..

@lifes.projects 2 жыл бұрын

@@defendermods9420 Oh 😕 how did you get on with the welding or did they sort it for you?

@johnchetwynd3618 2 жыл бұрын

The only ‘complaint’ I had with my Richards chassis (300 Tdi 90), was that two of the exhaust mountings were in slightly the wrong place

@defendermods9420 2 жыл бұрын

@@lifes.projects I welded the new engine mounts in the right place and the x member I welded the td5 bracket on and had to cut the old 300tdi rear tub mounts off. So not a clean looking rear end .