Today I acquired...........

[Tinbasherdan]

Got this today off one of the senior volunteers at the Heritage railway I volunteer at. Got it for nothing. It's been off the road since 2013 and requires a shed load of work to get it back to roadworthy condition. Always wanted a Defender - this one is a 1993 200tdi 110 that was originally a Scottish Water Board vehicle. Hopefully get it moved from it's current location to my mate's workshop in the next couple of weeks and get it up on the ramp for a full assessment. After a quick look and poke about underneath it, the chassis requires major metalwork surgery. It may not be saveable and a new chassis may be required.View attachment 186880

What a steal! Utilities vehicles usually have a hD chassis, which is double skinned and rot due to moisture trapped between the plates.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

@Craig-SM
I speak from experience.

I have seen so many old B&D re-wired by people who thought they knew what they were doing.

Plus I got a belt from a B&D circular saw, the base plate was live. I said "Oh Dear me."

A lot of B&D stuff was converted to "Double insulated" in the 1980's to comply with a possible change in power tools being used on sites.

Also the old rubber cable can break down, not the kind of a break down a mug of tea and a biscuit will help with.

The post was also aimed at some who may not be as safety aware as you or I

 

[Craig-SM]

I was only pulling your leg. I wasn’t aware so will get someone who knows what they’re doing to check it over to be on the safe side.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I was only pulling your leg. I wasn’t aware so will get someone who knows what they’re doing to check it over to be on the safe side.

I have 4 legs to pull, that's why it takes a while to flame me.

But if you want help. I am sure I can hinder you.

Or put it in the post, I re -wire it. Then to save cost I look after it for you.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

So when I see this item for "Daft" money.
I spent daft money.

I meant when I said daft money.
Silly low daft.

£12:00

The Liner shaft £8:00

 

[gaz1]

some what acquired this



it was found on a main road couldnt let it get run over as it nearly did often, dont know how vehicles missed it often

been feeding it even before i got home

 

[mrsbruce]

some what acquired this

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it was found on a main road couldnt let it get run over as it nearly did often, dont know how vehicles missed it often

been feeding it even before i got home

Well done! Those chaps have been known to climb over fences in their big bid for freedom (or a mate).

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

^^^^^^ There is good eating in one of those (Quote from Small Gods.)

 

[Craig-SM]

Is it a paper weight

 

[gav0994]

What a steal! Utilities vehicles usually have a hD chassis, which is double skinned and rot due to moisture trapped between the plates.

Plenty of rot on this bad boy! But I'll know more next weekend when we get it shifted to my mate's workshop. If it's terminal rot and not worth repairing I'll strip the body and other parts down and concentrate on them whilst saving for a galv chassis. Bulkhead requires a good bit of work but it'll be alot easier to repair than the chassis. YRM will bw getting a decent order from me once I have it stripped down. My thinking is even if it gets a galv chassis It'll still be cheaper doing that than buying one with MOT etc seeing as it's cost me nothing to aquire

 

[Shox Dr]

^^^^^^ There is good eating in one of those (Quote from Small Gods.)

Apparently so. Sooo good none of the specimens, Darwin collected reached England alive

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Apparently so. Sooo good none of the specimens, Darwin collected reached England alive

Yes, we were responsible for all bit killing off the Giant ones.
Yes, as I said good eating.

 

[Shox Dr]

Plenty of rot on this bad boy! But I'll know more next weekend when we get it shifted to my mate's workshop. If it's terminal rot and not worth repairing I'll strip the body and other parts down and concentrate on them whilst saving for a galv chassis. Bulkhead requires a good bit of work but it'll be alot easier to repair than the chassis. YRM will bw getting a decent order from me once I have it stripped down. My thinking is even if it gets a galv chassis It'll still be cheaper doing that than buying one with MOT etc seeing as it's cost me nothing to aquire

That wouldn’t worry me one bit. You have the base for a very cheap rebuild, since you got it FOC

 

[gav0994]

That wouldn’t worry me one bit. You have the base for a very cheap rebuild, since you got it FOC

Defo! been after one for a long time and knew this was sitting available. I reckon a rear 1/2 chassis and replacement dumb irons on the front and a couple of replacement outriggers and it'll be ok. Unfortunately the engine doesn't come with it, but not too worried as it'll be a while before it needs one

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Charity shop. poor pickings, in the shop and out back.
But a donor was found.
I am always on the hunt for good hand saw handle fixings.
£0:50p got me these 2 fixings.



With a saw attached.
The only thing wrong is the rust and the finish on the handle, almost too good to bin.
We will see.

It will live.
Dam thing drew blood, there is life in it yet.

It will be born again, why?

It will not enjoy gathering dust knowing it drew blood.
It will suffer the pain of rebirth.
Then I will hang it up to gather dust.

 

[Farside]

Defo! been after one for a long time and knew this was sitting available. I reckon a rear 1/2 chassis and replacement dumb irons on the front and a couple of replacement outriggers and it'll be ok. Unfortunately the engine doesn't come with it, but not too worried as it'll be a while before it needs one

Perfect opportunity to put something decent in it, then.

 

[gav0994]

Perfect opportunity to put something decent in it, then.

Will probably stick a 300tdi into it. Not really interested in chucking something big and heavy in it. The Cummins conversions are pretty ace, but want to keep it as standard as possible. It's not going to be the everyday car and will be used for going to my mate's farm and the heritage railway I volunteer at.

 

[bigegg]

Is it a paper weight

portable rockery

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Not partaken of this one before, not being a great fan of the peaty varieties, but looking forward to trying this as its “unpeated”. Will probably raise a glass later today in memory of all those no longer with us.

Pretty sure you'll enjoy it, anything coming off Islay is good. .

 

[Craig-SM]

Except midges.