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1958 Land Rover Series 1

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by DanStew, Jun 26, 2017.

  1. Jan 2, 2018
    centexan

    centexan New Member

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    I just finished reading the entire thread and just wanted to chime in and say that you are doing an amazing job. I have always loved those rigs and I love what you are doing with it. I have a cj6 with a chevy 267 in it so I can understand building something that purists won't approve of. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see this one finished!
     
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  2. Jan 15, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I got my Steering gear last night. It is a 1978/79 Bronco box. with the reverse rotation box, i wont have an ugly box hanging out in front of the grill. I will have to modify the inner fenders a touch. It fits nice. Now to order my pieces to connect the box to the steering column

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  3. Jan 15, 2018
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    Nice!

    When you get it running, I've heard it's nearly impossible to get all the air bled out of them without taking the box off and flipping it while cycling it back and forth. Be prepared.

    Looking good.
     
  4. Jan 15, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Good to know. Thanks. At least this is probably easier to get to than on the bronco
     
  5. Jan 15, 2018
    ITLKSEZ

    ITLKSEZ Hope for the best, prepare for the worst

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    And, don't quote me on this, but I *think I remember reading that the rear tailpiece (where the valve and hoses are) can be unbolted and rotated 90 or 180° to reposition the hoses.
     
  6. Jan 17, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Well since i was home and stir crazy because of this "SNOW" event we didnt have.

    I shortened the steering column today and made the bracket to support the lower portion of the column.

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  7. Jan 18, 2018
    hawxter996

    hawxter996 New Member

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    i hate to break this to you.
    im surprised no one else has noticed......but your steering wheel is on the wrong side!



    lol........fantastic!
    keep at it!
     
  8. Jan 18, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    HAHA!!! Fooled everyone. I switched every single photo horizontally. :) :)
     
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  9. Jan 18, 2018
    hawxter996

    hawxter996 New Member

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    im working on a 1968 cj5 with a glass tub right now.
    glass is a mess but I will repair that later.
    doing chassis work have the front axle disassembled.
    giving it a cleaning up and replacing bad seals and bearings.
    granddaughter wants to replicate a fire dept. brush vehicle.
    so painted red with some sort of cage.
    I need to do a build thread but it will be slow moving.
     
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  10. Jan 21, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    The steering gear is mounted. The Bronco box really fits nice. I am rally happy that the front end still looks clean without a gear box out in front of the crossmember. It hides up real nice behind the grill.
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    Now just waiting for some funds to free up to buy parts to attach to the column.
     
  11. Jan 21, 2018
    Fly Navy

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    Excellent! What did you use for fittings at the steering gear?
     
  12. Jan 21, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I dont have that figured out yet. I will have to use a custom hose, since it is on the left side of the frame it is really far from the steering pump
     
  13. Jan 21, 2018
    Oldriginal86

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    You could run hard lines across the crossmemember with short hoses at each end. Have you tried clocking the valve end of the box to make the lines point to the inside the frame? This is going to be an awesome machine.
     
  14. Jan 21, 2018
    rejeep

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    Fantastic...
     
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  15. Jan 22, 2018
    DanStew

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    I have not looked into in depth yet. Just a quick google search that really didnt show anything, but i will definately look into it. If not, i have wiggle room to move the metal lines to a bit better position.
     
  16. Feb 6, 2018
    DanStew

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    So I got some goodies today
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    Not pictured is the nice shiny aluminium radiator.

    I also got my steering bits. Now the column is connected to the steering gear.
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    Next up is to mount the brake and clutch, fab the pedals. Then i will order the tie rods for the Land Cruiser and find some tires so i can swap in the axles and make it a roller again.
     
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  17. Feb 6, 2018
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    Killer!
     
  18. Feb 8, 2018
    DanStew

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    Here is another pic of the steering with the fender on
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    Now to play with some big bling
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    Mocking it up in the engine bay.
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    The radiator is a hard one to figure out. This one had the best potential. It fits in the area, but I will need to notch the mounting brackets to clear the headlight buckets and possibly i will have to try to shorten the headlight buckets to try and get some more room. I have plenty of room between the engine and the radiator, but i have an issue with the top hone connection. It is extremely close to the alternator, so close the hose is gonna contact it. I will probably have to take the radiator to a weld shop to either angle it inward so clear or i may have to put a 90 degree addition to the tube. The bottom also has a little bit of a problem because it is real close to the engine hose connection that i have to be creative with hose, or do a short section of hose and make a steel or aluminum angle tube and connect it with the short section. I do have plenty of room in the front for a big honkin electric fan. This radiator i got from Eastwood Company and it is rated for a chevy v8, so it should cool just fine for the V6 .
     
  19. Feb 15, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I think i got some more room for the radiator. The 90 degree hose i think will get me going. i still need to mix and match to get stuff to work
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    I ended up cutting out an 1 1/2 out of the headlight buckets. and cut out some of the top of the mount brackets. I will later cap the back with a piece plastic to keep the elements out.

    The stupid things i get happy about
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    I finally got some headlights in the grill. :)
     
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  20. Feb 16, 2018
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    Things happened today
    Radiator is installed. I have enough room for the upper radiator hose. The radiator is angled forward, but it will be like that to get the room i need.
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    Looks like it belongs in there ;)
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    Now i have the rear FJ40 axle staged and ready to go under. That will be tomorrows project.
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    I was afraid the rims i got were not going to have enough offset, but looking at the original Rover wheels offset and the fact the Cruiser axles are a touch wider. The tires are only outside of the tub a touch and it will look good. The tires are 285/75/16.
     
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