How big a job is it.

[Colin 009]

How big a job is it to swap a chassis over , i.e. old rotten one to a new galvernized one. on a series 3.

[Miniman]

Its a big ish job. Body off engine out gearbox out axels off steering off. Wiring loom out of the chassis. ect ect. have you the time and space two chassis and all the body to place somewhere. I can do it at work for myself but it would take up 3 bays to do. Stuck bolts broken bolts must I say more. Not trying to put you off but its a big job to say the least.

GOOD LUCK...

[Jake]

Have you got hold of a series then Colin?
 

[Andy the Landy]

Can be very frustrating  I started mine back in April and have been working on average 1 to 2 days a week since then - its not quite finished yet      Also you need to budget for the unexpected . Costs around 60 quid just for new nuts and bolts aswell
Pics are here  

[Miniman]

But at the end of the day you will have a top notch motor which will last you along time well the chassi will....

[Colin 009]

Thanks guys, :shock:   watching a motor Jake.

Top pictures by the way.

[Pete Twissell]

Also you'll want to check the condition of the bulkhead before you start. It's not worth bolting a rotten bulkhead to a new chassis.

Pete.

[James.Harwood]

Good Luck!!!

[landyman Ash]

Colin mate, I'd think again.

Its a huge job and needs loads of time mate.  There are enough good series out there so avoid a chassis change.

I reckon you'd be looking a good year to do it and think of all that mud and drinking you'd miss  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

[Colin 009]

No problem Ash, Idea at the back of the list of things to do now.

[landyman Ash]

No problem Ash, Idea at the back of the list of things to do now.

Fair play colin, hope you get on top of things pal  

[Andy the Landy]

I reckon you'd be looking a good year to do it

Nah - I started to strip mine in April and its now nearly finished. OK thats 8 months ago, but in terms of days spent on it - just over a month

[landyman Ash]

I reckon you'd be looking a good year to do it

Nah - I started to strip mine in April and its now nearly finished. OK thats 8 months ago, but in terms of days spent on it - just over a month

No dis-respect to you Colin mate    but Colin is new to series and general mechanics.  Its a fast learning curve but starting with a project like that can be a bit scary.  I built my hybrid from scatch in 9 months BUT I had already built a series truck.

When you come to do one Colin, I should have the hybrid all ready to play properly so I'll try and give you a hand  

[Andy the Landy]

Ash - I totally agree its a very daunting prospect and a very fast and steep learning curve. I bought my Series in Jan 2004 and ran it and off-roaded it for 12 months. Never done anything like that before, certainly no previous experience (only the odd oil change and brake pads on my old BMW320).
It was either scrap it and buy another or learn the hard way - so I chose the latter after much discussion with 3 Mud-club members (DPG, macca, and Muky-kid). Glad I did, but some days were very frustrating and on many occasions I nearly threw in the towel. I was very lucky aswell to be able to use the workshops at work and all the tools.
At least I now know that Mud-club members will offer assistance either through the forum, on the phone , or in person  :D

[landyman Ash]

Mud-clubbers are good at helping I'll say that!!!!!

Maybe if we get five or six of us together we can do Colins in a weekend and he can take us all for curry and beers  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P

[Andy the Landy]

Mud-clubbers are good at helping I'll say that!!!!!

Maybe if we get five or six of us together we can do Colins in a weekend and he can take us all for curry and beers  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P

Count me in - can we make a week of it though if curry and beer is involved :D

[landyman Ash]

Count me in - can we make a week of it though if curry and beer is involved :D

I like the sound of a week  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P  :P

[Jake]

If that happens i want to come and watch/learn/help.
Be nice to see what's involved.
also, I make a wicked cuppa
 
 :lol:

[Colin 009]

Your All crazy, :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :shock:

But beer wouldn't be a problem.

[landyman Ash]

Your All crazy, :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :shock:

But beer wouldn't be a problem.

Crazy yes  :shock:  :P  :shock:  :roll:    :shock:  :(  :?  :shock:

When you start colin you'll go the same way....... :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

[dave_2A_2.25Turbo]

It's a disease....

[Andy the Landy]

Your All crazy, :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :shock:

It helps

Glad beer wont be a problem - I'm already planning the time off :P