Mr.BlueSky Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Today on the 110 got a bit more progress on installing the new fuel lines. Almost halfway to engine bay now! Yesterday the Classic got an alignment courtesy of Theresa driving it in Over the 4th of July weekend did roughly 300+ miles of dirt and rough old tracks in Mendocino with Yokrieger. Basically had the forest to ourselves! Lots of roads washed out. So many new pinstripes on Snowflake! Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I have no respect for you at all if you didn't build a Camel Trophy style bridge over that washout. RedRover, Jethro and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Heyall, I'm replacing the upper front arms on the LR3 and have been looking around for the parts and prices vary significantly from place to place, Lucky 8 has them for $70 (Allmakes) to $199 and British Pacific has them for $95 for OEM to $134 with semi hard bushings...what do you all suggest? I def don't want the cheap ones (from certain large country in Asia. TIA for your suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaca Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I got the lower arms from graham .... bearmach - had them on for more than a year now - no issues - check with him for the uppers .... it was better than Atlantic British options for sure .... DiscoChef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoChef Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I got the lower arms from graham .... bearmach - had them on for more than a year now - no issues - check with him for the uppers .... it was better than Atlantic British options for sure ....How could I have forgotten Rover-Ware Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) How could I have forgotten Rover-Ware Indeed. These ones? http://www.roverware.us/front-left-upper-control-arm-rbj500232-rbj500231-lr3-lr4/andhttp://www.roverware.us/front-right-upper-control-arm-rbj500222-rbj500221-lr3-lr4/ I'm showing these as genuine .... if they are then we're giving them away!!! Regards, Graeme Edited July 12, 2019 by GraemeWare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Heyall, I'm replacing the upper front arms on the LR3 and have been looking around for the parts and prices vary significantly from place to place, Lucky 8 has them for $70 (Allmakes) to $199 and British Pacific has them for $95 for OEM to $134 with semi hard bushings...what do you all suggest? I def don't want the cheap ones (from certain large country in Asia. TIA for your suggestionsHaving changed many bushes on my L322 and had some subsequent failures, I will usually aim for original LR. If the price is prohibitive, next on the list are the OE suppliers Lemforder (ZF), Delphi etc. LRParts is often the cheapest if you can wait for delivery from the UK. DiscoChef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeWare Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 Having changed many bushes on my L322 and had some subsequent failures, I will usually aim for original LR. If the price is prohibitive, next on the list are the OE suppliers Lemforder (ZF), Delphi etc. LRParts is often the cheapest if you can wait for delivery from the UK. I challenge anyone to beat the prices we have genuine LR for ... last set though! One even comes in a box! RoverWare Graeme Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I have no respect for you at all if you didn't build a Camel Trophy style bridge over that washout. Alas, we did not bring the PSPs... and I respect the road closed sign the Forest Service put up... had it not been there... Shenanigans surely would have ensued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I challenge anyone to beat the prices we have genuine LR for ... last set though! One even comes in a box! RoverWare GraemeGood to know. I might have saved lots over the last couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Did a few things today to prep for the Dusy/random Snowflake shenanigans 1. Picked up the roof rack from powder coat2. Cursed at the roof rack for not fitting properly in the gutters3. Cursed at the previous owner for the flimsy little mounting hardware4. Cursed at the government for potho.... Picked up a bunch of paint for the roof rack5. Got home and watched the UPS guy roll my tires up the drive 6. Modified the tire swing gate to accept a 33inch tire7. Cleared front diff breather8. And threw the new spare on the roof to go to work to get swapped on the tire machine. Now all that is left is - Steering Link upgrades, oil change, replace front diff fluid, trail camera install, and then I can finally think about the 110 again! lutz, Jethro and DHappel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Looks great will keep the trees from attacking your roof on the Dusy . Mr.BlueSky and DHappel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklistedrovers Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 First wash/wax in 3+ years. Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 29, 2019 Report Share Posted August 29, 2019 Looks great will keep the trees from attacking your roof on the Dusy . Now only to get better roof rack mounts so I don't end up donating the rack to the trees!!!! First wash/wax in 3+ years. And it shines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Got my new welder set up and welding some new diff guards on and a brace for my rear bumper Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DHappel, RobertDingli, Mr.BlueSky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted August 31, 2019 Report Share Posted August 31, 2019 Got my new welder set up and welding some new diff guards on and a brace for my rear bumper Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lookin good. How is the Esab performing? Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Lookin good. How is the Esab performing?Really happy with it so far. Really like the easy auto feature of the smig. Keeps its simple for novice welders like myself. I haven’t done much and only on 1/4â€, but so far the arc is really consistent and clean. The cabinet and controls are really nice too. Feel free to come by and play with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted September 4, 2019 Report Share Posted September 4, 2019 Really happy with it so far. Really like the easy auto feature of the smig. Keeps its simple for novice welders like myself. I haven’t done much and only on 1/4â€, but so far the arc is really consistent and clean. The cabinet and controls are really nice too. Feel free to come by and play with it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice next time I need something welded I may take you up on the offer. Borrowed Robert's this past weekend and it has ignited a past love. Today: Tested an 11 year old rover battery - PASS. I credit it's good health to Enrique Started packing the truck and charging the handhelds. Decided that maybe I should fix the steering wheel... because that ain't right... And yes the wheels are pointed straight... Jethro and DHappel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 So much has gotten done today! We had man guest stars as well! I started the day off by replacing the rear taillight broken on the Dusy - I had already replaced the mirror on Tuesday. Then I started un-boxing the new Rovertyme rear links. By the time I started to get moving on those, Scott showed up with his Classic LWB to undergo a 2" lift install. Later in the day Johann, Cris, Matthew, and Serge showed up as well. (Matthew's Dodge Dart is coming along very nicely, if you haven't seen it already it must be checked out!) All was uneventful. Once the new links were in, I tore down and replaced the fuel rail on Snowflake. Seemed like it would be a pain to do, but in the end was pretty simple. Overall, I am really happy with the links, though I wish I had been able to have the option to adjust them further back later on. But alas, I have but 1" of thread engaged as it sits today and I'd prefer no less. It pushed the axle roughly back to where I wanted it. And if anyone is wondering if there is any Buick DNA left in the Rover V8... there sure is, found a smattering of standard bolts in there... Jethro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpaca Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Oil change day for me - going to try valvoline high mileage full synthetic 5w30 - also put in new Mann air filter and tyc cabin filter. Total cost $67 .... wonder what that would have cost at the dealer ! Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Working on getting the new tires on the beadlocks and mounted back to the RRC... coming along! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk DHappel and Elherbinator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) It’s been a busy week working on DiscoStu over the last few days. The sliders have been wire brushed and coated in clear coat to match the front and rear bumpers. (I’ll do a tech write up with the details shortly.) Rear bumper With extra reinforcing to support side returns Front bumper with new lights Refitted the front radiator air guide which fitted perfectly above the steering shield. I expect that this should help direct cool air into the lower radiator and avoid hot air recirculating back under the radiator. Note the extra front bumper bracing to the diagonal gussets. Also fitted the ARB compressor and ran air lines to the pair of lockers. New headliner https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190923/436f2eef1bac5e7abba2940cc39ef9dd.jpg Harley trying to help out with the spare tire. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190923/e0c778ad25129b5e75cfbad660d8cfdf.jpg Edited September 23, 2019 by RobertDingli Mr.BlueSky, DHappel and Elherbinator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 Following the successful headliner replacement on Stu, I decided to remove the headliner in the L322. For reference, the last few screws around the sunroof require removal of the sunroof sunshade and glass. This is a bit of a pain if you have a RTT and platform roof rack. Mr.BlueSky, DHappel and Jethro 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I have a hard time believing no one has touched their rover since September... I myself just haven't had time to post. A few things done: 110 Oil cooler cleaned and BSP bungs cut off and welded new NPT fittings on - work done by San Jose Radiator - dudes are old school pros. Patched rust and re-furbed the 110 battery box.As I watched the paint dry on the battery box, I decided I am cutting it all out for a new idea.Built up the front end of the 110. Time for some fiberglass fan shroud building. Looked at the classic and wondered if it misses me yet. RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I swapped out my panhard bushings. I was hoping they would have been more thrashed than they were. Trying to cut down or eliminate my wobble at around 35 mph. Knuckle ball joints are next on the list Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli and kultur 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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