ruxy

19 hours ago, Old Bill said:

We have had this done elsewhere in the past but it is nice to be self-sufficient. I always wondered how it was done and this was a good incentive to find out!

Steve  🙂

I should know as door hinge spares batches were done in the Smiths Shop at the BR Workshops where I served my time (for steel & timber body mineral wagens etc.) , I forget - probably on a large  cast-iron work table with square holes where a bending fixture would have been bolted down, the process would have been very fast.  I don't forget the Massey drop-hammers and National upset forging machines & tooling where I was involved.

The tailboard hinge - hot forming , it's so near to a suspension spring leaf ,  I think I would have sub-contracted to a spring maker who would have suitable tooling and furnace etc.

15 hours ago, Sean N said:

They fit any Lucas 488 type light with the military screw lens adaptor, but whether they will fit a particular vehicle depends on the vehicle as they're quite big lenses - on some vehicles the lights are too close together, or there is some bracket or bodywork in the way, so they will clash.

No.  The  Lucas 488 type was a vintage range of lamps (lets say as used on many post WW2 cars) , each function with a Lucas (Lu) prefix part No.    There was no adaptor , you could not correctly fit any 488 bulb-holder to a screw-backing .  Some  488 would have found their way on to S1 and CL types.  .   The military range (screw backing ring)  ,  each function had its own FV prefix Part No.

Used on Bedford lorries and other vehicles I suppose.

13 minutes ago, john1950 said:

Threads do not vanish they remain as a reference for years to come. One thing there appears to be very little input from female forum members.

Offhand - I can only think of Diana Carver  ?

11 hours ago, Enigma said:

Maybe, guess forums aren't as popular as 10-15 years ago.

I would agree  -  Facebook has taken over and it's not difficult to determine the reason(s) why ,  however FB is not without problems - there are many groups , for in example military vehicles - for just a specific make/type of vehicle , somebody starts a interesting thread and rude people bust in and take over with another query or answer / suggestion not relevent  (moderation seems very poor).  FB  -  it's useless for a long restoration blog.   IMHO  the  HMVF still has it's head above water , mainly for the reason it is a forum covering many types of vehicle - so the pull-in for readers / commentards has a greater head count , they may come for their specific vehicle interest - but read about others and further educate themselves.

20 hours ago, 10FM68 said:

No, I don't think I'd bother buying one even if I had a Series 3 LWB to put it in.  I never saw anyone use one, they were just 'there' and other things were stuffed in them, as I said earlier.  The long legged ones seem even more clumsy nd would certainly get in the way of anything else you wihed to put between the front seats.

I suspect they were all gone by the time the Series land Rovers went out of service as, by that time, the SA80 was in service and the racks for those took upp the space between the front seats.

Can you remember when, and on perhaps which, Land Rover the rifle clips mounted on the dashboard were last used?  I can remember them, but from a long time ago - must have been Series 2A of some sort - probably when I was doing my radio user training in about 1976.  A memorable exercise I recall when one of our number had an accident and actually came up on the net to say, 'I've turned the Rover over, over!'

Dashboard small arms clips defo.  Rovers 8/9  , I would have to check with Rover 10/11   -  you know because the instrument panel plate was different with different part No.  - it had a knotch cut-out on lower folded edge - not easily seen.  SA80  - on S3  seemed too me to be a individual effort .  I don't recall anything special for Sterling.  SA80  I oblained a proper kit at great £ for my 90"   , long bars & tree wood inc. instal diagram ISTR but for some reason not inc. the butt clip  (I was robbed).

 

 

 

Domestos (diluted) will shift off brickwork , but if a sand or wired texture - then dead stuff remains , wire brish removes.

I don't recall that particular Dexion perforation  the modern stuff - 2 variations  , time-line  Series / Defender  ?  EK gives earliest date.

The other dating feature is the as shown small arms clips ,these are the basic clip (leather lined)  prior to the SLR type of superior construction having aluminium casting frames.

56 minutes ago, 10FM68 said:

Yes, but he also says it's for a Lightweight and I never saw one on a Lightweight.

I have never seen one on a Lightweight and I have viewed 1000's at auctions &  MVS ,  use of  LWT  it's a regular ploy to double the  £ asking for parts.    Only at the right £ asking would I buy it for my Rover 10 and mount it inside the tub.  However - it does seem specific S3  & the long leg type seems just too numb to bolt-on anywhere.

4 hours ago, 64EK26 said:

Hi - Not to hand, will post one later in the week, but this is the type I have (never seen one with legs on before)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195905929538

Cheers

Richard

Seller claims - rifle holder also ,  I can't see how ?  The other one on Ebay - that Italian seller has items listed for years at £ prices they will never sell,  like a LWT underbonnet toolbox , however that long ley type  - I can see the very basic small arms clips for leather liners.  Actually the one by UK seller - that would be a nice item to have but not at that £ price.  Incidently - late last year I decided to remove the tub strut for Jerry on my Rover 10  , and obtain all bits for conversion to civvy spec. spare wheel mount in tub, the £ for all individual bits was exhorbitant , in the end I did by a full kit of used parts and it cost me  £80  (all Rover parts prices , used seem to have climbed these last few years, noting I want is  £ cheap any longer).  A good used galv. but genuine tub rear corner angle cost me £15+  , it's just I want to give a re-spray this year.

4 hours ago, 64EK26 said:

Hi - Not to hand, will post one later in the week, but this is the type I have (never seen one with legs on before)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195905929538

Cheers

Richard

Top $  price  !    or not  ?

16 minutes ago, 64EK26 said:

Hi - don't know if it was fitted when in service (spent all its service life in Northern Ireland),  when I restored it, there were 'witness marks' to show that a bracket had been fitted there at some point. The jerry can holder mounting holes align perfectly with the holes in the  'rear bulkhead' so that is why I fitted one.

Cheers

Richard 

Do you have a photograph from cab side handy  ?

But ,  did your Rover 8 have this carrier fitted when in service  ?   As you are aware  -  the trend is to bolt anything on for extra show-glam.

49 minutes ago, 64EK26 said:

Hi

I have one of these in my Rover8...

Also can't find the part number in any of mine either, but the clamping bracket that holds the Jerry can in place does have a part number 333464

see https://www.seriesparts.co.uk/PartDetail?stockid=287

I use it for water as I have a slight leak in my radiator

Cheers

Richard

You just confirmed my sus.   333464  - that is the part that originated with the S2A military models that were 12 volt  (although I think 24 volt also, I would have to check,  IIRC tubs exactly the same) - certainly Rover 10 and so Rover 8.  From what I can recall - and I drove  109" from when they were new  --ER--   ,   the 2.1/4 pet.  (not all) had a reputation for oil consumption - generally 500 miles/pint.   In a convoy - not all carried engine L.O.   a supposition would be that this is how engine oil was carried with S3.   Late  (1980 on)  3mb engines were better but still on a graded piston assemby basis , improving again abt. 1984 (5mb)  ,  IIRC this is when the Solihull new engine plant took over but both ran together for approx. 1 year.  15W/40 oil was granted due to improved piston/ring sets.

I can't find anything in  S2 / S2A Parts catalogues inc. the Rover 10/11.  I have seen the odd one , actually possibly several at vehicle disposal sales  , thinking w.t.f. and taking no further interest.  I have just checked  Army Code  No. 22230   (Issued March 1980)    TRUCK, UTILITY,  3/4 ton,  4 x 4    (Rover No.  608179)  -  no mention at all .  I doubt if they were a unit type mod.  possibly a  AESP  drawing / instructions  ?   Possibly upcycled from another truck make  ?   monkey see / monkey do like ammo. box between dumb-ions ?    or some sort of pallet racking for fuel transport ?   If ever it had appeared fitted to a Lightweight then more would be known -  just not the same level of interest  with  109"  3/4 ton, so I doubt if full details will ever emerge .

The photograph is unclear but the securing thinghy seems similar / same as Rovers  6,8,10 where there was not the tub provision for mounting the spare wheel , instead there was a spine with attachment for a  1/2 Jerry intended for engine L.O.  - I would have to check - I think the Rover S2A  109"  mark(s)  had similar but not S3  109"  ?  I suspect a unorthodox fitment.

A aluminium WOOD primer is often the best for soft or hardwood , most are OK for ferrous metals (check data sheet).  It has very good penetration on timbers inc. tanalised & treated.

43 minutes ago, Jessie The Jeep said:

19 years ago today, the 18th of February 2005, we went up to Scotland for a long weekend break. While there, we also planned to check out a Hotchkiss Jeep for sale at WHB Jeeps. At the time, it wasn't registered and was still in French army three tone camouflage. We placed a deposit before the weekend was out.

Before we collected it ( in April ), I'd asked for new roof and seat canvasses to replace the French vinyl and a respray into olive drab. It would then be immediately presentable for the various events planned for the 60th anniversary of VE Day.

That was the beginning of Jessie the Jeep.

1971  was circa.  the best time to see dozens and dozens of  WW2  Ford / GPW stacked 4 high at what had been Darlington Forge - certainly most in NE originate from that source ,  by 1980 - he did have some good M201  + recycled Hotchpotch . Because of the Alsation - it was always best to phone for appointment , that is when the prop. (deceased) was not doing time as the main part of the business was 'recycled' artic trailers  LoL

Out of interest - I tried some  298 Tractol (machinery enamel)  at full matting base  (sort of satin - with automotive re-finish it's impossible to get full lusterless)  on some Defender wheel rims ,  can't say I like it (to me a bit too green for olive) , but it's good to try and keep in mind & I have 1/2 L left  - for my needs I would use it again but only as a ground coat that aids finish coverage.  A full lusterless is best for a repro WW2 US finish - but it's like blotting paper & people then rub a mix of DERV & engine L.O.  to waterproof & stop early rust.  I understand the US took great precautions to get their colour of OD consistent, this is all explained in a Jeep book.

On 2/1/2024 at 10:56 AM, LarryH57 said:

What is the Car Tax for a Defender with a 2.5 NAD engine?

Also what kind of milage for a Defender is a bit OTT?

I have seen plenty with over 100K on the milometer so I guess the 2.5NAD goes on for ever in an ex-mil vehicle?

Thanks Larry

The  2.5na  - had a bit of a early problem , they did in fact  'go on for ever'  - when they did you had to somehow stall them , like run into an imovable obstacle.   The army were blamed by overfilling oil on parade ground checks (disputed). Civilian buyers - excuses excuses excuses.   Paper element air filters were becoming oil begrimed , turn off DERV and they ran-on oil vapour residue and then the sump oil (at amazing rpm) out of control.   A REME officer invented a cyclone recovery thing (a genuine metal one is a RARE and top $ desk paper weight).  Solihull came up with a injection moulded plastic version.  Much controvesy , I forget the full story but IIRC  LR provided the MOD with 400 new engines f.o.c.  as a stop-gap.   ISTR in the final analysis it was the ring-sets to blame but no public fess-up.

Dunno  !    sorry  ,  however I do know the wife's  10 year old  Fiat PANDA  4x4  is only  £35 p.a.  Me-  I would love to re-spray it NATO Green.  The Defender started with the 2.3  (2286cc)  and then the 2.5 (2495cc)  petrol engine (both with Webber twin-choke) then the 2.5na   (this was all the 5mb engine  Project Harrier) .  Arguably - the  2.5 pet. is more sensible than the V8  3.5L

Sorry it's a Abbot not a Scorpion

Scorpion  ?    Has a decal posted on  '  Tanks Alot  '  -  £ rental bill must be almost as high as the claimed new kitchen £ cost.  Or did the protester buy the tank outright  ?  Wickes so far seem nonplussed , I suppose any publicity is good for footfall / sales.

https://www.aol.co.uk/news/angry-customer-parks-tank-outside-153051820.html

They do look the same in details of the rear , the one on highway seems to have pulled up after the event , it seems a steer wheel hit a soft pot just off the black-stuff  ?