What Have I Done?!

[flipstah]

I'll just leave this here...



Please welcome the new member to the Eurodrivers family, Garth (aka 1973 Land Rover Series III).

[kujiwara]

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Hahahaha! You weer drukier than me! This is gonna be awesome! What are your plans?

[danno]

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sick, that could be fun to play with.

[Canadian Turbo]

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I will thank that would be a fun drive and project!! Obviously over here they are a dime a dozen still of all ages and configurations, there is a newer station wagon version a couple blocks away that is often rocking 3 car seats.

Interested to see what you have planned and congrats!!

[idlandk]

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Cool. My work had one of those. Is that a diesel one?

[flipstah]

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Hahahaha! You weer drukier than me! This is gonna be awesome! What are your plans?

I will thank that would be a fun drive and project!! Obviously over here they are a dime a dozen still of all ages and configurations, there is a newer station wagon version a couple blocks away that is often rocking 3 car seats.

Interested to see what you have planned and congrats!!

sick, that could be fun to play with.

Thanks! Mostly bought it as I have a soft spot for LR's and this was in pretty good condition; just needs a tune-up and the aesthetics.

I'm going to work on it enough to get it running on trails and go on from there.

Cool. My work had one of those. Is that a diesel one?

It is a 2 1/4 L petrol engine.

[flipstah]

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So after buying Garth, I immediately got him insured and registered.

TD Meloche Monnex had trouble finding the car in the database and double-checked the short VIN but got it registered! She said to have fun because you're gonna need it. :rofl:

After that, it is off to safety inspection at Zero Limit Auto:



Other than few minor issues and the necessity of a new muffler, Garth is safe enough to be considered roadworthy. :thumbsup:

So in the back, it came with:



- Random bolts
- Rear seats
- Roll cage
- Soft top
- Tailgate
- Jack
- 40 years of random dust, dirt, crap, etc.



Man up!



Interior shots



Couldn't figure out this funk that the truck had and when I was vacuuming, I found it. It was a dead robin wedged in the seat.

After I got that out and aired it, no more stank!





The 2.25L petrol engine with a Weber carb and working electrics. SCORE.

Nothing like Spray Nine and WD40 to clean things up.





Installed the bench seats after and will make the left ones.

[flipstah]

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So the truck right off the bat, runs rough. Idles rougher than a tractor engine should, felt like it didn't get enough air, and the timing was off.

So time for a tune-up!



Spark plugs make a BIG difference. FACT.

TRS (The Rover Shop) was closed so no oil change yet as I'd like to replace the gasket in the oilpan as well.

Cleaned the undercarriage with this stuff (also added Lucas Fuel Treatment in the tank):



The results speak for themselves:

[flipstah]

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Today at TRS was awesome. Bought an oilpan gasket, service manual, and upgraded coil/electronic ignition for a better spark. TRS recommended to do this mod to go with the oil change as a must-do modification to make life easier.
I also upgraded the horn to twins as the old one was pathetic. GTFO, bitches! :thumbsup:

[VanDamage]

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I've always wanted one of these. Cool pick up!

[witchcraftz]

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Put a big turbo on it, best sleeper ever!

[flipstah]

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Put a big turbo on it, best sleeper ever!

As tempting as that sounds, I wanna keep Garth as simple as possible for trailing and possible long-term travel.

[flipstah]

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BACK FROM VACATION! Some updates:

Oil change was completed while I was gone and leakage is gone for now (Pennzoil High Mileage 5W30)

Returned the electronic ignition and put the points system back on but kept the new coil. Running majestically now!

Back from vacation and immediately went to my Rover store to get more parts:
- Original tail lights assembly
- Speedo cable
- Rear door lock
- Brake fluid cap

Ordered the side markers, amber lights, and will be on the lookout to see if I can fix the reverse lights. License plate light works after cleaning the contact points.

Any ideas on how to fit a Weber carb snorkel? Was thinking a custom airbox then a random kit to fit it together...

Will be doing a brake fluid flush and cleaning these brackets over the weekend as the coolant fluid was replaced yesterday. Still waiting for ze muffler!

[flipstah]

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Here's the front axle.

The left swivel joint leaks and there's a weird bracket for what looks to be a stabilizer... Not sure yet:










Gearbox and diff oil has been replaced! Just needs new gaskets and filler plugs to make things less leaky. Looking good, Garth!

Then, removed a rust contaminated side step and sprayed the left swivel joint with GUNK.

Used a whole can and elbow grease,



30 years of sludge right there.

It looks relatively clean after...




Must open past the swivel gaiter to see how the ball joint is doing. Pretty clean from the last picture, I must say.



New brass plugs for the diff were put on today and a gearbox gasket to be fitted over the weekend. This is what the old ones looked like,




So I engaged overdrive when stopped and drove on it from 1st to 4th.

The gearbox is noisy but the rev sounded lower (different loud sound than high revving engine). Not sure if it's suppose to sound like that though...

[flipstah]

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Hit a minor issue today.

So I finally(!) got the new exhaust system from Britain:


I love hatchbacks. :love:



Removed the old system out today. Bolts got too rusty so we just ground it out using a grinder and snapped it out.

However, fitment looks snug...


Not really 'snug'; 'tight'. It bolts on like it should but the bend is off...


Also, one of the bolts won't lock so hit a snag and will continue on the weekend.

Well, my dad helped me out today and he just say, 'forget it' and just bolted it on. The muffler is installed, rattles against the chassis but whatever.
The engine is tractor-y enough to cover muffler rattle. :rofl:




Next up is the swivel balls, exterior lights that were bought, gearbox gasket, and figure out why it's leaning to the left side.

We're having a debate on whether it's the shocks or the leaf springs that are the culprit.

Also, 235/80/16 rubs against the chassis when turning right but not left. Steering alignment perhaps or the tires are just too big?

Bought Prestone synthetic DOT 4 brake fluid for a possible flush tomorrow. Is this sufficient? It's the only fluid available.