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ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	Funnily enough I do have the milk churns...  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
16th Oct 2016 7:03pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908	Amazing work, looks stunning! Thank you for saving another one! James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers
16th Oct 2016 8:41pm

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127

Milestone!!! Today saw the fitting of the seat box, after being held up for a while waiting for nuts and bolts. Only a few simple little jobs left to do, wing stay brackets, seat box lockers.... Couldn't wait to take it for a quick run down the road It's the first time back on the road since 1985 since it was parked up in its cold damp lock up by the previous owner. It drives very well, the little rebuilt 1600cc pulls like a train, Today was a good day.... Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

5th Nov 2016 4:55pm

Welkman Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Essex colchester Posts: 332	Oh wow, you have given me some inspiration with my 1950 project. Less work on the bulkhead for me and more on the chassis. May I ask where you got your engine work done? Mine had a 1948 straight six from a P2 in it but it is well rusted up.I have a 1600 block, crank and head that needs machining. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge
5th Nov 2016 5:54pm

Welkman Member Since: 02 Nov 2014 Location: Essex colchester Posts: 332	Also yours looks fantastic, I can only hope mine ends up half as good !
5th Nov 2016 5:55pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908

Stunning work Ian, just amazing. That first drive feeling must be incredible. Well done! What's your next project?  James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers

5th Nov 2016 6:02pm

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127

I had the crank ground by Southern rebore services, the rest was just a full strip and rebuild by myself. Luckily the 1600 was In quite good nick, minimal bore wear, it had already been re bored at some point to +40 thou. Great looking project you have there, I must admit I couldn't do another series 1! Doing 2 back to back with no break in between took it's toll! JOW, I'm going to have some fun with a series 3 truck cab next. Going to go old school V8... It's time for me to do things how I want, and not how it should be done. Plus they are much cheaper on the parts. Will start a thread on that one in a few weeks, just need to get this 80" all wrapped up! Good luck with the project. 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

5th Nov 2016 6:23pm

GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383	Wow. Kudos.
5th Nov 2016 6:25pm

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	Few piccys of the engine.. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge 80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
5th Nov 2016 6:31pm

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127	Greeni, Thanks for your offer of the V8 After a quick poke around mine it looks to be in great condition, and a good runner so will be sticking with it (for now!) Cheers  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
5th Nov 2016 6:37pm

GREENI Member Since: 22 Aug 2010 Location: staffs Posts: 10383	No worries, thanks.
5th Nov 2016 7:19pm

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908

Ian, not sure if it's common knowledge, but what's your background? How did you get in to restorations, are they a hobby or a business, do you sell them on? Just curious, so hope it's not too nosey?  James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers

5th Nov 2016 9:29pm

Ellisboy Member Since: 13 Oct 2013 Location: Deep South Posts: 539	Nice work Ian,can't wait to see it in the flesh Stephen.
6th Nov 2016 7:23am

ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127

I left school and went to work at a body shop, I did a 4 year apprenticeship in car body repair. I did quite a bit of paint work too, although it never really interested me like the repairing side. Mechanicals just came along naturally, again gaining a few qualifications along the way I've always been interested in engines, and machinery I got that from my dad, he work for an agricultural engineering firm. Between us we have done quite a few projects over the years, tractors, stationary engines, TR6, Range Rover, various other Land Rovers the list could go on! I maintain and repair plant equipment for the arborcultral industry now, so i get to work on some interesting kit. But always had a passion for old Land a Rovers.  80" 80" 86" 88" 90" Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.

6th Nov 2016 7:24am

JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7908	That's interesting, thank you. You certainly do a great job!  James MY2012 110 2.2TDCi XS SW Orkney Grey - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic43410.html MY1990 110 200TDi SW beautifully faded Portofino Red - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post743641.html#743641 MY1984 90 V8 Slate Grey - https://www.defender2.net/forum/post744557.html#744557 Instagram @suffolk_rovers
6th Nov 2016 8:25am

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