DIR Return Create A Forum - Home
---------------------------------------------------------
The Old Landrover Arms
HTML https://seriouslyseries.createaforum.com
---------------------------------------------------------
*****************************************************
DIR Return to: The Landrover Gallery
*****************************************************
#Post#: 54620--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: orkneydave Date: July 26, 2017, 9:42 am
---------------------------------------------------------
**Warning - Picture Heavy**
I thought an update on Alfred was long overdue (especially for
those not on Instagram)!
Since collecting Alfred way back in April I have mostly just
been using him as my daily driver and for weekend drives etc. I
have carried out a few small upgrades/modifications but not
changed a lot really.
After tightening up the fuse holders the next job was to fit 3
point seat belts to the front. Whilst I loved the free feeling
of lap belts I thought best to go down this route with Alfred
being my daily driver and with the potential of trips south.
Seatbelts and bar (to allow soft top to be kept) ordered from
Exmoor and arrived several bolts short ???
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4156/34673383675_9b13ea4170_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4268/34895028161_5c7d21f6ce_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4248/34846476202_abda75c113_b.jpg
I also bought some 2 man benches for the back so that I can take
the kids (well technically one is an adult!) a run too...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4272/34877989881_74ec276c06_b.jpg
I have since changed the configuration of the benches to face
each other and give more cargo space at the rear
I decided a rug would be a great addition to the back
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4267/34986759366_a8a5ef3c69_b.jpg
and then took the oppurtunity of a dry day to take the roof off
(I've done this a few times now!!)
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4198/34846473682_29ca8fa2da_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4275/34895182621_131406279a_b.jpg
I then thought the rear crossmember could do with a tidy up
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4198/34987126096_b8d5699fc8_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4196/34863760232_916ee02f85_b.jpg
and with new rear step fitted
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4258/34269452043_65f20d7e04_b.jpg
and a trip to the beach!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4249/34692763320_344e26e124_b.jpg
At some point whilst taking a detour to work to look at a nicely
worn series 1 I managed to loose the wiper seal from my door
window and then run it over!! Time to strip down the door top
and fit new seals...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4277/34291104863_d57ae7890a_b.jpg
I've also fitted a radio to the back of the cubby box (with
speaker pods riveted to the bulkhead behind the seats). Not
much use over 30mph though!!!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4219/34477841914_9d88b7238b_b.jpg
My son has a ex MOD 110 and had pestered me for ages for the
spare wheel well in Alfred as I was never going to use it
apparently! I said if he got me a sheet of aluminium to cover
the wheel box he could have it. This would also allow me to
relocate the bench seat further forward and cover up all the old
holes in the wheel box
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4214/35835199215_4804ea3043_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4265/35025261283_0cf8e09a46_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4241/35025263663_c6308d115f_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/35025264193_327d0fb24a_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4229/34994801404_475de2e492_b.jpg
and with seat back in
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4264/35837411675_3d249ae5e7_b.jpg
and then off for a day trip to Shetland for work
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35838599725_e743c8cfab_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4266/35450408940_17e0691c2d_b.jpg
View from the bridge
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4254/35798204196_d0c8edff1c_b.jpg
Had to launch a friends boat last week so thought I'd fit this
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4319/35309894543_a9f22b09e8_b.jpg
which made life so much easier for this
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/36118076165_5e0d5dc06a_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4321/35309863253_0b5b84a436_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4311/36118072735_04878c6fd2_b.jpg
And that's summer over...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4302/36065225436_1f77ae69b9_b.jpg
Next to do is:
1. replace fuel tank with one that doesn't resemble a seive
(might be a slight over exaggeration as I'm still getting over
30mpg!)!
2. replace the hood with one with side windows and buckles so
that I can roll up the sides (anyone interested in a well aged
FFR tilt?)
3. wire in the reverse light (supplied by a twig, fitted by me
but not wired in yet)
4. overhaul the steering. I'm used to it now but it's far
heavier and has far more play than it should!
5. look to add more sound deadening, may not be possible
6. paint job. Still deciding on colours but will most likely be
green of some sort. Really like Keswick green but not sure if
it will look out of place. Also considering Eastnor green.
7. full service
No doubt there will be more to add to the list but that will be
as time and money and ambition allow!
Will try and keep the updates a bit more frequent than before!
#Post#: 54625--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: Horace109 Date: July 26, 2017, 12:34 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Photo with the hamper is absolutely spot-on!
lkebtn
#Post#: 54626--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: Gossamer Date: July 26, 2017, 12:43 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
lkebtn
#Post#: 54630--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: tobyd Date: July 26, 2017, 4:11 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Great thread and pics. Love the rug in the back.
#Post#: 54642--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: 94mharris Date: July 27, 2017, 2:23 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Great pics, good to see another Series in daily use :D Loving
the rug in the back :D
#Post#: 54744--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: orkneydave Date: August 2, 2017, 7:11 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Went out to see the new carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth this
morning...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4344/36194680131_58fb09da51_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4297/35522625513_74b740934f_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4307/35495416494_d510480593_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/35495409144_fdb7b516cf_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4385/36331127195_5aaee39919_b.jpg
She was in to mark the 100th anniversary of the first landing of
an aircraft on a moving deck by Cdr Dunning.
#Post#: 54762--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: Land Raver Date: August 2, 2017, 4:28 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Looking goooood!
My Exmoor seatbelt bar was also short of a few bolts - the ones
that you fasten the bar to the cappings with. Mine also had a
slight twist in it but it pulled straight when fitted.
wdesmle
#Post#: 55269--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: orkneydave Date: August 23, 2017, 6:20 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Time for another update (trying to keep these reasonably
regular!)...
The weekend before last I took Alfred to the local vintage
Rally. Most of the vehicles there normally live in sheds and
are only used occasionally, however I think Alfred looked good
even as a daily driver.
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4433/35768108784_dfbe28d445_b.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4346/36603527945_2fdd6e08df_b.jpg
Once the sun came out...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36466131591_e6934fa8ac_b.jpg
Not sure this one was on display!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4379/36465585421_ae3a66aef6_b.jpg
And a few other exhibits...
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4359/36465622191_159e3440b7_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4372/36557441266_93a6b37388_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4353/35794179373_1702fd3baa_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4427/35768637394_2257e50cb0_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4423/35794270213_271c90f3e5_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4333/36706659966_18349fe587_z.jpg
Then round to a job I have been meaning to do for a while - fit
a reversing camera! The camera came with my sat nav (which I
really just use as a speedo ;D) but with the poor visability
out the back with the top rolled down I thought I might as well
fit the camera. Fairly easy installation as the transmitter is
wireless so just need to take power from the reverse light.
Only problem is that whilst I have a reverse light fitted, I'm
still to get round to running power to it (an fitting a gearbox
switch). Hopefully get round to that next weekend!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4371/36706636896_fc80b335b1_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/35919148894_d3b88615d9_z.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4418/36614126111_34095302c9_z.jpg
I've got a new fuel tank home to fit next to stop some of the
leaks and am about to order a new tilt. I've pretty much made
my mind up on sand for the colour but not 100% sure on side
windows yet. Could do with ones behind the doors to help with
visibility at junctions but not sure I want ones further back.
Any ideas greatly appreciated! Will have to make my mind up and
get an order off.
Also trying to decide on body colour as Alfred's paintwork is
looking a bit crap now. Thinking to stick with green (Alfred
was originally marine blue) but not sure on the shade. I love
Keswick green but feel this might be a bit "modern" and like
pictures I've seen of Eastnor green but not seen this in the
flesh. Probably be a while before I get round to paint anyway!!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4431/35944566113_5b91b6d5ea_z.jpg
#Post#: 57390--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: orkneydave Date: March 9, 2018, 10:46 am
---------------------------------------------------------
Death wobble was down to a loose track rod :shock: Two minute
fix and all okay! Now swivels, track rod, drag link etc have
been replaced I need to concentrate my efforts further up to get
the steering how I want (still too much play for my liking!
Anyway, time for a long overdue update on what I've done so far:
Wire up reverse light
Following on from fitting the reversing camera previously, I
still had to wire up the reverse light and gearbox switch! This
was surprisingly easier to do than I expected.
Floor up
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36845058492_91168a904f_c.jpg
Hole in selector re-tapped and switch fitted
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4397/36845059732_93d8d90f25_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4337/36845060252_6e874495b4_c.jpg
and wires connected
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4428/37016381645_ce93391277_c.jpg
Fitted interior light
This was a £3.99 find at a filling station whilst on my travels
south. I plan on wiring in a more permanent solution at some
point but this works well for now! I covered it in black
insulating tape to help it blend in a bit!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4392/23667647438_345df5b83d_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4511/37471731146_034a3b786f_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4469/37261410520_93b3fb619d_c.jpg
New hood
When bought, Alfred came with a rather old but reasonably
watertight FFR tilt. Whilst it kept me mostly dry, I wanted to
improve how Alfred looked, have the ability to roll up the sides
and have side windows. After a bit of research I opted for a
new hood from Undercover Covers (despite the rubbish website!).
After a wait of around 6 weeks, the new hood arrived and was
fitted.
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4512/37963090371_52eb287894_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4468/24112120538_9469d964f2_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4487/26187527989_a2ac9a9987_c.jpg
Christmas tree duties :D
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4634/38268937364_108aa9b7a9_c.jpg
Rescued my son when he got stuck in his Defender :D
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4596/38268943234_dc62b18700_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4647/38268948584_521732a770_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/27207737469_f89c24dca1_c.jpg
Fitted new tailgate hinges
Having seen these elsewhere on the tinternet I decided to get a
set of two-way tailgate hinges from Purely Metal. I had to wait
a bit as he had no galvanised ones in stock but it was worth the
wait.
The kit:
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/38682136815_53f16b0990_c.jpg
It was fairly simple to fit and has made the back of Alfred so
much easier to use and get in and out of. Would highly
recommend this!
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/24710768177_b51e2839d4_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/40365293822_b956bd5c5f_c.jpg
Fitted new door handles
I got a bit fed up of my passenger door flying open randomly and
didn't think usung dog leads to secure it was going to be a long
term solution
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4636/25708182788_e369f2552f_c.jpg
I also found cracks in the driver's side mechanism
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4728/39548947662_4b95cafd82_c.jpg
So I ordered some anti-burst door locks from SP4X4. I got the
kit that included all the bits required including a step drill
bit (I already have a set but have found the one supplied useful
for drilling out rounded off screws etc!)
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4734/39578128241_fa5dddb896_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4589/25708171688_dafbd0e72f_c.jpg
Oddly, one of the strikers seemed to have been previously opened
and had mis-matched screws holding the rubber block :?
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4731/38869796284_dd52b6c77d_c.jpg
Anyway, old handles off
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4640/38869799014_d2e364e33f_c.jpg
and new ones fitted
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4591/39578159141_f38d5d9095_c.jpg
Much better now but still require a bit of fettling. The
driver's door works fine although the handle is a little stiff,
however the passenger door first proved almost impossible to
open. I have adjusted it a fair bit but now the door doesn't
close as tight as I would like. I think the doors themselves
may need adjusting at the hinges so plan to tackle this on a
sunny weekend sometime.
Swapped cord on tailgate flap for bungee
I'd been meaning to do this since fitting the new hood at the
end of September but wanted to wait until the hood had been
through a few wet/dry/hot/cold cycles so as to reduce the
chances of shrinkage. Anyway, this was a fairly easy job. I
ordered a 2m length of bungee from Amazon and found an online
chandlrey that could supply crimps to allow me to create eyelets
at either end. I put the first eyelet in before threading the
bungee though the flap and fitting the eyelet on the other end.
I used heat shrink to seal over the crimps and hopefully protect
a bit from the salty air here. Along with the new tail gate
hinges, this has made a massive difference to getting acces into
the back of Alfred.
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4668/39662599882_0f398b2c46_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4674/24825520747_e412c916f4_c.jpg
Moved my son's kayak
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4611/28046075439_ab8d2bba36_c.jpg
Drove through the Highlands in the snow
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4602/40082617942_430d5c920a_c.jpg
Fitted excellent lower dash vents
Not much to say about these other than that I am really pleased
with them (there's lots more here
HTML http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59006.html)
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/26586478048_2fe43977c0_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4760/39766418524_2a9bcbe57a_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/39580890915_75d0ba0266_c.jpg
Soundproof the rear
As Alfred is my daily driver and I spend at least an hour a day
at the helm I was a little concerned about the effect on my
hearing. I ordered 2 boxes of 3mm Silent Coat from
deadening.co.uk and a 2m roll of 6mm ribbed rubber mat from
Amazon (actually from a seller in Bristol and significanlty
cheaper than any Land Rover parts supplier). Obviously I picked
the coldest day of the year to fit so it was out with the heat
gun. Took less time to fit than I expected and was pretty easy
to do. The hardest part was removing the seats.
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4660/40582102562_2ce5b4689a_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/40582099242_760127b584_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4719/39913785784_71fc06e84d_c.jpg
I have left the upright surfaces for now as I want to retain a
little originality and patina in the back. I have lined the
inside of the tool box and need to re-fit the catch pin.
Rubber matting was cut to fit and laid before re-fitting the
seats
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4694/40582207722_dd1b67bfa9_c.jpg
and most importantly rug back down
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4791/38814670840_b1dae42192_c.jpg
I still have 1 box and 1 whole sheet of Silent Coat left over
but I plan to apply this to the cab area shortly. I already
have a Wright Off-Road cab mat fitted but hope that the Silent
Coat will improve things further. With this fitted in the back
I think i have lost about 6db when driving at 55mph (according
to my phone anyway) but can have the radio turned down a bit low
and can hear it all the time now. I still need to fit a rear
seal and retaining strip on the floor at the back (the old one
crumbled away a while ago).
Roll up the sides
Having had the new hood for 6 months I finally managed to get
the sides rolled up yesterday before heading home from work! :D
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/38897712130_90cce5d3c8_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/39812522115_0bee5a14a6_c.jpg
HTML https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4784/40665310512_893f276965_c.jpg
Sides rolled up again today but no pictures yet!
Still to do:
-Continue to improve the steering
-Fit soundproofing in the cab area
-Fit MPH speedo, spare instrument dial (still to be refurbished)
and new instrument panel
-Source and fit new lower dash (found mine is rather tender when
fitting the vents)
-Adjust the doors (or even replace them). I also plan to make
door cards.
-Wire up a front pair of speakers so that I can use my bluetooth
hands free (aparrently doesnt work through the rear speakers but
there has been little point with no soundproofing)
Apologies for the long post. Hopefully I won't leave it so long
before updating again!
#Post#: 57406--------------------------------------------------
Re: Alfred the 109
By: a twig Date: March 11, 2018, 2:35 pm
---------------------------------------------------------
Looking good! Will be impressed if you finally fix the wobbly
steering - as it baffled me for years! The steering relay was
replaced the year before I bought it but I think it was a
Britpart one that went in, so worth checking that as it has been
in a few years now.
Might be worth rummaging through the bits you collected from me
as I'm pretty sure there was a spare speedo in there? Or was
that the one you were referring to fitting? rbchn
If I remember correctly the drivers door was a "pattern part" so
might fit a bit funkily but the passenger was original so should
be fine with a bit of adjustment at the hinges! :)
One more thought, if you still have the thick rubber matting
that was in it when you collected it - putting that on top of
your new shiny soundproofing might help, as it should minimise
the "drumming" coming through. Might be worth putting your left
over sound proofing onto the the B bulkhead as I remember that
used to vibrate like a mad thing - the WOR kit is pretty heavy
duty.
Most importantly, where are those shiny black and silver number
plates you were talking about on insta! :D
*****************************************************
DIR Previous Page
DIR Next Page