Topic: Series 3 rebuild (Read 9455 times)

Andy the Landy · « **on:** August 12, 2005, 22:40:52 »

Can someone point me in the right direction please - at the moment doors wont shut (only 3mm out) should I be looking at pulling the bulkhead forward or moving the rear tub back or both and whats the best way to tackle either.
Cheers

muddyweb · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2005, 22:43:25 »

Is the 3mm all the way down the door ?

It may be that the bulkhead is just leaning back a bit.

There is usually a bit of adjustment available in the door hinges.. slacken them off and see if they move.
Is there a roof on the vehicle ? The roof and windscreen both add a bit of support to the bulkhead, keeping it forward.

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2005, 22:54:27 »

3mm is at top of door (overlap onto sides)
I've tried the door hinges and the striker plate and they are still slightly out. The roof is on but only bolted above the windscreen and I've tried moving it forward, but only the winscreen seems to move. I've even slackened off the bulkhead to chassis plates - will loosening the tie bars be of any use
Cheers for quick response :D

robbie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:01:24 »

is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:05:39 »

Quote from: "robbie"

is the gap smaller nearer the rear of the door too?? If so, it would suggest the hinge mount isnt square with the floor, cusing it to tilt back a little. Over a full door length, 3mm aint alot to be out of square.

The 3mm is when you try and shut the door - the door top is overlapping the van sides by 3mm, not a lot , but still wont shut :?

robbie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:07:39 »

I was meaning the rear of the door along the bottom edge. This gap should be pretty even along its length. If it isnt, then it would suggest the bulkhead may not be square

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:19:49 »

Quote from: "robbie"

I was meaning the rear of the door along the bottom edge. This gap should be pretty even along its length. If it isnt, then it would suggest the bulkhead may not be square

Ahhhhhhh - didnt check that - just saw the overlap at the top and concentrated on that, will have a look tomorrow :D

robbie · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:22:51 »

lets hope it is that simple :) If it is,then I would guess the bulkhead needs straightening a little. (or the floor needs bending back - sorry, being silly now, go for the bulkhead option :) )

robbie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:24:20 »

I am assuming the gap between the door and bulkhead/windscreen is about the same from top to bottom?? This again would indicate bulkhead not square

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #9 on:** August 12, 2005, 23:58:09 »

Think its the top of the bulkhead that may need to come forward and the bottom stay where it is - if that makes sense :?

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2005, 00:20:55 »

Think I've sussed it now :D . O/S door now shuts as well as its ever done. Discovered that the striker on N/S has previously been plated so will move the door handle over accomodate the plate thickness

robbie · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2005, 20:56:36 »

Glad you seem to have sussed it :)

Build is looking good too from the piccie :)

banditman · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2005, 21:01:26 »

Certainly is Robbie !!

Shiny chassis, Shiny Shockers, Shiny Wheels, Shiny Tyres..... :lol: :shock: :D :)

Needs Whitworth that does :twisted:

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2005, 23:26:06 »

Doors now shutting nicely

and got front wings on today - not long now before she gets muddy \:D/

robbie · « **Reply #14 on:** August 19, 2005, 00:04:28 »

Deffo looking good now Andy, but it does look oooooohhhhhh ssssoooooo cleeeaaaannn

Whitworth will take care of that I am sure :twisted:

When do you think it will be ready?? Give us a bit of notice and we can sort a day out to 'christen' her . . . . . .

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 19, 2005, 00:09:55 »

Quote from: "robbie"

When do you think it will be ready?? Give us a bit of notice and we can sort a day out to 'christen' her . . . . . .

Cheers robbie :D , should be playing hard by November :D but a gentle Derbyshire laning trip before then to 'bed' everything in - oh... and a couple of weeks just to and from work to get the breakdowns out of her :lol:

robbie · « **Reply #16 on:** August 19, 2005, 22:25:09 »

keep me posted about the Derbyshire laning, I might be able to tag along

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2005, 23:19:06 »

Quote from: "robbie"

keep me posted about the Derbyshire laning, I might be able to tag along

I nominate you as squadron leader - complete with tow rope for when mine breaks down :lol:

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 28, 2005, 21:20:23 »

Testing extended flexi hoses today - articulation looks good :D Will probably get away with not trimming bodywork

Bobster · « **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2005, 23:03:25 »

Lookind sweet dude 8)

PS thanks for getting me back on here! same on you admin....LOL only kidding :D

Littledan · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2005, 14:45:28 »

thats awesome!!! good work on the build mate

nice one :D

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2005, 00:47:49 »

Front end wiring now re-designed and working \:D/ . Just got to finish axle rebuild, fill and bleed brakes and clutch then hopefully MOT [-o< .
And if Paul reads this - still got to fit the rear lamp guards that you supplied :D
All pics so far here

Littledan · « **Reply #22 on:** October 09, 2005, 13:16:22 »

nice one mate :D

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2005, 22:41:26 »

Cheers Dan - When you come to doing a rebuild in the future, just shout and I'll lend a hand

Littledan · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2005, 22:42:11 »

Quote from: "Andy the Landy"

Cheers Dan - When you come to doing a rebuild in the future, just shout and I'll lend a hand

ok mate thanks

:D

josh 109 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 20, 2005, 21:01:04 »

looks verry nice m8 :lol: what size tyres have u got on?

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #26 on:** October 21, 2005, 00:55:21 »

Quote from: "josh 109"

what size tyres have u got on?

31x10.5x15

Andy the Landy · « **Reply #27 on:** October 22, 2005, 21:39:51 »

\:D/ Brakes and clutch now done and system bled \:D/ Bit of fine tuning needed then off for MOT soon :D Drove it round the yard for the 1st time today since January - well chuffed Few more pics

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