What you did with your Series 2 in March

[diffwhine]

Did you buy in the headlining or make it yourself? I'm quite keen to see what the ones from Badger in the US look like as the prices aren't too bad even with VAT and import added.

[simonbav]

I made another three sill panel brackets and made up repair sections for the corroded ends, bonded in with Tiger Seal; tightened up the new sheradized steering box/bulkhead fixings and got stuck into further disassembly of my seat box.

[Larry S]

I have finally been able to get all four trop top roof vents sandblasted. 

I kinda like the bare metal look, but... even after sandblasting these things, I can scratch them with a fingernail and cause a shiny spot. After talking with another Rover we think these things were probably zinc coated.  That being said... if I clear coated them in a matt finish, will it adhere well enough?  I'm thinking I'm going to have to use a self-etching primer and then paint the. 

Do any of y'all have any thoughts or suggestions?

[Daisythelandie]

Refitted the newly painted wheels and drove it into the garage, SCREECH!!! the r/h rib on the roof scraped the top of the door frame, okay the roof of the Landie is needing a repaint anyway but why when the new tyres looked slightly smaller than the ones that came off. It could be that I didn't settle the springs after jacking up as now it clears the door frame.... Doh!

Dave.

[GHOBHW]

I have finally been able to get all four trop top roof vents sandblasted. 

I kinda like the bare metal look, but... even after sandblasting these things, I can scratch them with a fingernail and cause a shiny spot. After talking with another Rover we think these things were probably zinc coated.  That being said... if I clear coated them in a matt finish, will it adhere well enough?  I'm thinking I'm going to have to use a self-etching primer and then paint the. 

Do any of y'all have any thoughts or suggestions?

they were zinc coated originally, no idea on paint prep though, but anything is better than nothing, seeing as they were just left with the galv/zinc finish when new. maybe even give them a thin layer of grease/wax stuff on top when done.

[Serious Series]

Larry S
I wonder if it is practical to zinc plate them yourself?

[diffwhine]

I've got a zinc playing kit - it's very easy.

[Larry S]

Larry S
I wonder if it is practical to zinc plate them yourself?

I have never done that before.

[Space-Kook]

Took it out for a test drive to make sure everything still works after hibernation.
Turns out after fitting the cab roof the door pops open while driving, made me truly appreciate the new seat belt bracket while going round the roundabout.

[simonbav]

I finished my repairs to my sill panels, and the front valance, and cut and bent the piece of ali angle to repair the rear angle on my seat box. I'm pleased to see these completed. They're numerous little jobs that combine to mean the reassembly will be just that...and quick 

[simonbav]

Here you are, Littlelegs. I'm going to buy a big pot of paint stripper in due course and reveal the original bronze green, then maybe abrade these flush and spot paint them body colour.

[Ken]

After some time in the workshop with 2 pieces of angle iron and a vice a new set of seat brackets is ready for welding. I'm expecting now that someone is going to say I could have bought a new set for a few pounds !

[simonbav]

After some time in the workshop with 2 pieces of angle iron and a vice a new set of seat brackets is ready for welding. I'm expecting now that someone is going to say I could have bought a new set for a few pounds !

Which bits have you made from the angle iron, Ken? The upstands or the top hat sections, or maybe both?? Nice work anyhow. I've seen these going for silly money.

[Old Hywel]

You may have bought some for a few pounds, but where's the fun in that?

[Daisythelandie]

Checked the Landrover over today in preparation for 'Drive it Day' on the 21st April. Not been out since November, planning a wee run down the Clyde valley for lunch tomorrow and a fill up with some 'super petrol' although it has started fine with the E10 stuff which must be six months old.
Checked all the fluids and checked for leaks, checked the new tyres and pressures still okay so we are go, hope the weather stays fine.

Dave.