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This was on eBay a few weeks ago with a starting bid of ?20 – unsold. I have to say that the seller is not helpful in replying to questions…not that I’m bitter that I missed it! These are also available new for ?19.95 here;
SRD wrote: Thank you and I have also been told they are two different cars.
Kind regards and thank you for your replies
Simon
Do you know which LR the other one was and how much it went for?
Round with a slot. Just starting to strip the motors down – not easy!
Thanks Simon, I actually added a few pictures yesterday.
Hi Simon
Very interested to read that you intend to carry out the work yourself. I am currently restoring a Rapide myself and despite the time, minor injuries and cost am really enjoying it. I don’t know too much about the 3.0 but from what Tim says it sounds like a very different animal construction wise.
One good thing about the Rapide is that very little (if any) of the steel work was made using a press so most is fairly easy to copy with patients a well equipped workshop. I hope that when you do get hold of the right car you might be willing to share some information on the work you are doing…I find other peoples work fascinating and a good way of learning new techniques etc.
Christian
Seat hinges (which are still available from Germany) – Mercedes 220S or variant
Sorry for the slow reply, here’s a photo of a few of the tools for the Rapide…
Hi Dirk, welcome to the forum. Where did you see LR113 for sale? I found an ad here but it’s from 1997. If it’s still in the same condition or better then it sounds quite good – seems to have had major restoration work carried out…
Edit: This is LR113
That’s really useful info, thanks.
Also…I’ve just sent my front calipers off to Ward Engineering to be refurbished. They will upgrade them to stainless pistons for ?70 per piston unit. Powertrack Ltd have a stock of original new Dunlop 2 1/2″ calipers for ?110ea.
Hi Guy, I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been having back problems, I hope you make a good recovery.
It would be my pleasure to tell you how the dash is removed, I will try and do it with a few words as possible! It is quite involved but I’m sure you expect that. I won’t mention the obvious stuff which is easy to see – make sure lots of photos are taken.
1. Remove Steering wheel and remember that small alan key bolts in th boss fix the horn push so don’t pull it! Remove the indicator assembly and pull through the steering column loom.
2. Remove the vinyl dash side trims under the curved sections of dash – they are glued on. These will reveal the side fixings to the A posts.
3. Carefully push back and down the rear panel of the glove box exposing one of the main dash fixings.
4. Remove either the speedo or rev counter (can’t remember which) to expose another main dash fixing – location mirrors the one behind the glove box.
5. There are another two fixings centrally located above the heater box – these can be reached with a spanner whilst lying on your back.
6. All other brackets are assumed to have been released by this stage so the dash should pull forwards.
7. Release the wiring loom, disconnect everything and label, photo, now you should be able to remove the whole dash.
Next stage – taking apart the dash…see my other thread here. I’m very happy to give any advice if needed – just ask me for my number.
Christian
?800 for a water pump is outrageous.
Here’ my tip for the day (I’ve plenty more of these);
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[*]DB4 Engine Mount – ?60
[*]Landrover Engine Mount – ?3
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Both are the same part.Very interesting on the radiator front, I will think twice about an alloy rad… I have used a Revotec fan in the past, I think it is better quality and better looking than a Kenlowe and the thermostat fitting is much neater.
Puddleduck sell Avon Radials which should fit the Rapide for around ?200 each.
I’ve got a pretty good handle on what is available and where from. Tyres and exhausts would be a good area for us to get together on, I am guessing we would need a minimum order of 3 to make a significant impact – as in three exhausts – 3 full set of tyres etc. I have my original exhaust which I am planning to get copied in s/s, should be much cheaper than Quicksilver. Aaron Radiator Co were doing an alloy rad for ?350 last year but now they are ?600, we may be able to get them to do the deal again…
Fuel tanks – AM Services Dorset will make them – but for a cost, fortunately mine have been renewed / refurbished at some point.
Carpets – I plan to buy Wilton carpet, copy the pattern from the original, and then get them professionally finished. A bulk purchase of 1″ sound proofing felt could be required – it’s more expensive than the carpet.
Pilkington will make the front screen for ?450, I have mine already. Rears are available from AMS Dorset for around ?600, probably from Pilkington originally.
I really would like to avoid putting cross ply tyres on, I have a few very cost effective ideas in mind but I am researching these at the mo…
In conclusion…count me in on batch buying!
No, but DB4 – 6 radiators are normally listed under different part numbers when you look at a radiator manufacturers website… I only ask as Aarons Radiators are offering a DB6 radiator for ?250. I’m actually after an aluminium one to reduce the running temperature, they had them for ?350 last year but now they are ?600.