1975 88inch Series III UK MOD Air Portable "Light Weight"
chassis # 95103525A
engine # 951083522.25L petrol (gasoline) 67hp
Restoration Work Undertaken (Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland, April-August 2014)
Full rolling-chassis restoration including using Land Rover, Bearmach, or OEM parts whenever possible.
-removal of all body panels, doors, hood, etc.
-removal of all electrical wiring
-degreasing and pressure washing of engine, transmission, chassis, and axles
-rusted out rear 1/4 chassis removed and replaced with new part built to original spec
-replaced 2 outriggers with new
-full sand blasting of whole rolling chassis and body panels and body parts
-welding and repair of all rust weakened chassis areas by certified welder
-full professional spray of rolling chassis with 2-part primer and black chassis paint
-engine and mechanical work by professional mechanics including
-new cylinder head to allow use of unleaded gasoline (ACR)
-new complete distributor (Land Rover)
-new carburetor (Land Rover)
-new water pump (Land Rover)
-starter and alternator rebuilt
-new gas tank, fuel level sender, fuel lines (OEM spec)
-new brake drums, cylinders, pads, and lines as needed (OEM spec)
-new electrical wiring harness (Autosparks, OEM spec)
-new full distributor, cap, plugs, and wires (Land Rover)
-all hoses replaced
-all fluids replaced (motor, transmission, brake, gears and axles, and coolant)
-new head, side, brake, and indicator lights (Land Rover)
Body panels and parts professional sprayed in heated spray booth using 2-part acrylic in Land Rover Bronze Green
Additional parts replaced:
-5 new tires, (750x16 All Terrain)
-new canvas top (full FFR by All Wheel Trim)
-new wheel bearing gaiters (for MOD spec)
-new Deluxe Seats
Any part that we had questions about was replaced or repaired.Body was reassembled prior to shipping to Dallas, Texas.Further mechanical work completed by North Texas British:
-all new exhaust
-main steering box rebuilt
-front knuckle swivel joints rebuilt
-new oil pump
-new speedometer cable
-new choke cable
-installed additional water temp and oil pressure gauges
After a 500 plus mile road trip from Dallas, TX, to Roswell, NM, that really gave me a chance to find and sort out additional work required:
-valves adjusted so that engine runs smooth and quiet
-many oil leaks discovered and fixed
-exhaust leaks sorted
-new rear half shafts installed
I have all receipts for parts and work and will be happy to answer any further questions.