Land Rover Series III Build Diary - Part One

In this video, I am showing the early stages of what I have done to begin the restoration of my Land Rover Series III.
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[@SiCrewe]

6:30 "I'm just a small girl so I struggled to get the wheelnuts off..." 6:50"... and now I've taken the rear axle off and stripped it down..." Absolute legend! :-D

[@bernardbarbour]

IKR, hahahahahahahahaha............I struggle and now the rear axle is stripped. Love her.

[@mike76rob]

I thought exactly that, popped here to mention it and as usual someone beat me to it... Brilliant though.

[@michaelkeen5010]

How refreshing to see a representative of the younger generation getting stuck into a project like this. Good on yer, look forward to seeing further progress.

[@cdchantler]

Where did this woman come from ? Can we clone her and produce more ?

[@Mahalo_83]

Cloning’s the easy part, it’s the programming that takes time.

[@rullrover]

from Land Rover Planet... :)

[@aramirez8427]

YES......

[@YovanNoel]

Awesome eh? Even my (guy) friends don’t know what a dial indicator is.... Might be time for new friends.

[@thedude8046]

Ladies can wrench too you know

[@bittired7159]

I’ve always thought I can’t do a car restoration because I don’t have a large garage/workshop. You’re proving it can be done on the driveway. I’ll follow your progress with great interest.

[@t.h.o.r.]

How on earth has a twenty two year old learned all this good stuff? - You amaze me!

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you! Though I should say I am actually 21 years old😉

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

@@LandRoverSophie I'm very impressed by your knowledge, it sounds like it's coming from a long experience? I know car guys twice your age that sound half as experienced...

[@landrover109ukpwilkin7]

@@ingvarhallstrom2306 give over start of film disco and a defender at the side you know it a family thing

[@51WCDodge]

@@LandRoverSophie Bad news Dear! Old Land Rovers, it's an incurable habit.

[@ingvarhallstrom2306]

@@landrover109ukpwilkin7 Yeah, I reckoned that, I just wanted to give her an opener to expand on the family history thing because it made me curious. It doesn't sound like stuff she recently overheard, to me it sounds like at least five to ten years solid experience working with those things. That's knowledge learned in the field...

[@highdownmartin]

As I just read on KZbin Land Rover: been turning drivers into mechanics since 1948. Good luck with. I’ll enjoy watching what you post

[@highdownmartin]

Bercilak de hautdesert mines a daily drive. 61 109. If you snap a half shaft put it in 4wd and carry on!

[@51WCDodge]

And insanity! How do you know a Series owner? They shout a lot, always have dirty hands, and give directions via petrol staions (At least if your stupid enough to run V8)

[@colinm2056]

@@51WCDodge True words, sounds like an experienced hand!

[@51WCDodge]

@@colinm2056 Often dirty, coverd in scrathes. Though going soft now, Dsco 2's. The rain stays on the outsuide:-)

[@51WCDodge]

@@colinm2056 Unlese they have sunroofs!

[@robhiggins2181]

Awesome well impressed to se a decent young lady getting fully involved and who loves Land Rovers and who isn’t afraid to get stuck in ! Bee nice to see the finished job at the shows some day when we are allowed !

[@brentlukoni]

You’re a very competent mechanic, I like how thorough you are as well as your attention to detail. Going to be a nice rig when you’re finished with it.

[@trailerfitter2]

Nice to see you flying the flag for older series Land Rovers.

[@BORDERSSAFARISTRAVEL]

WATCHING LIVE FROM NAIROBI KENYA 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪👑👑 KENYA 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 I LOVE ❤ LONDON ACCENT SO GOOD

[@evanjones2539]

Fantastic to see a young lady with an active interest in all things mechanical, follow you dreams and you will go far... Take care..

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you for the kind words ☺️

[@johnsnowvideo]

Well done!

[@colinmccauley3301]

so impressed with your ability and attention to detail - your are an extraordinary young lady - everything works better when it's clean - major salute for your perseverance

[@jpclinging7162]

I did a complete restoration an my 72 Series 3 and love watching the progress on yours

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thanks for watching! It’s great to see so many being given a second chance☺️

[@nickaxe771]

I take my hat of to you Sophie.....bought my 75 S3 88 brand new in 1975 when I was 23.....still loving it at 68....still going well. Started life as a 2.25d.....200.000mls later I fitted an old Disco 200 2.5di to it.....40mpg now and goes like a train. Good luck with yours.

[@hammyh1165]

I've subbed just to watch this Series come back to life , plus it's made me want a Landy again 🤣

[@dedasdude]

Another car resto to binge on! nice! I hope you keep doing it and dont disappear or give up suddenly.

[@lowrangedifflockers2209]

Great job, I’ve used the corroless primer and it’s great stuff. Keep on going, the series land rovers deserve to be saved👍

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thanks! Oh great, I’ve heard very good reviews about Corroless so I’m hoping it will live up to the glowing reports!😁

[@hirakjyotisaikia5377]

One of the most underrated lady.. Outstanding vlog. Learned alot. 👍

[@stephenjones6902]

Great work, I used to have a series 3 interesting to drive in a straight line.

[@wassytrini]

So glad I stumbled across this page... i recently bought my series 3 to rebuild

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you for watching and best of luck with your rebuild!

[@phillipclaridge3112]

Here in Norfolk, there is a chap near me who has four old Land Rovers in his front garden - cannot remember the last time I saw any of them move - shame really. Good luck with your project.

[@charliehutchinson9471]

is that near watton?

[@phillipclaridge3112]

@@charliehutchinson9471 Depends what you call near - I live just east of Norwich.

[@lancedaniels]

Thanks for posting and sharing. Good luck with your project.

[@diabolicalartificer]

Nice to see the comment section is mostly respectful. Like others have said I'm impressed by your knowledge and your having a go at this restoration. I wish that my daughter had more of a mechanical aptitude. Keep up the good work....DA.

[@cheechU38K]

Just found your channel and wow such dedication restoring these old work horses 👌🏼 oh and your warm accent really keeps me hooked 😊

[@jgcruisers]

Nice work! came across a 74 defender for sale and brought me here. I do all my work on my cars and my hat off to you!

[@jpeagri9718]

Awesome video, can't wait to see how you get on with the project.

[@LandRoverSophie]

Thank you for your kind words and for following the project!☺️

[@gen1c8rs88]

@@LandRoverSophie Why 20/50 weight engine oil ?

[@freetasman2342]

Nice to see that you are approaching this job hands-on. Is the best way to know your vehicle.

[@caravaggiosaccomplice5103]

G’day from Australia! I’m working on a series 3 army 109 for my Covid 19 project and I think you’re doing a beaut job.

[@anzukadotani8953]

great! lovely to see another girl that likes old landrovers!.i got my 1st landrover in 1983...ooops showing my age hee hee. now i have a 1983 swb , petrol , im currently doing the swivels . painting housings and brake plates ,and renewing chrome balls .i used paint brush cleaner to get rid on the grease , works really well , i used e.tec black chassis paint , which gives a good hard finish , with kurust on 1st . like you ,a wire wheel is very effect , and i got a little tiny wire bush heads that clean threaded holes out......its better than doing house work lol x

[@1969Risky]

Sophie, I love the work you're doing to your Land Rover Series III & the detail of workmanship going into it. I don't know who's been teaching you to love these Landies but make sure you give them a beer. Mates of mine bought Land Rover Perenties that are ex-Australian Army and by hell things can go anywhere and take a beating. The only differences between the Defender & the Perentie is the Isuzu four-cylinder 4BD1 diesel engine or 4BD1-T turbo and the galvanised chassis. You'd have a field day with them here. Where there's muck, there's brass! It's also a pleasure to hear a beautiful Yorkshire dialect such as yours. My dad is from Yorkshire & he passed away in 2007. I miss his dialect & listening to yours makes me miss him more. My mother is from Lancashire & she only passed away recently. As a first generation Australian & living in regional New South Wales, there's not many from the north. If you can add a few Yorkshire-isms from time to time, it'll be appreciated. Hope you have your neighbours onside while you're working on your Series III in the backyard. Love your work & keep it up!

[@oliver67379]

It's lovely to see people getting involved with restoring Cars. Keep going 👍 proper job

[@joeldavies1918]

came for he Land Rover stayed for the accent

[@asomind]

This accent is as mesmerizing as Car cleaning guru's. Brilliant build

[@loncray]

Indeed! Quite charming, and really nice to see a wee lass diving in and attacking this old Landie and showing us all as she does so.

[@artmallory970]

West Yorkshire?

[@deemdoubleu]

@@artmallory970 Sounds Huddersfieldy but I could be mistaken

[@Estuardino71]

Her instagram says where she is from

[@mylesmooney7505]

Your always spotless, I am always covered in grime oil dirt .... 😆 nice 👍 tidy work keep the old landys going !

[@mjallenuk]

Tip - Wear gloves when cleaning. Comment - Great to see someone your age digging in and getting dirty. Keep up the good work!

[@donnareed3822]

Funny. I was thinking the exact same thing

[@asdflux]

An artist working not just Passion,but loving with heart

[@richardjones8684]

I’m almost speechless.. your know your way around the series 3 and stunningly beautiful 😍.. match made in heaven

[@RealisticSurvivor]

Just for future ref. if you put new spark plugs into the block is always a good habit to put some spark plug "grease" on the threads. That is actually a ceramic paste which can handle a high temp and don't let the plugs corrode into the block. So, you can remove them much easier, the next time you have to change them, without damaging threads or brake the plugs in. However keep up the good work Sophie. Thanks for saving a true British Legend.

[@jonatday]

Great inspiration for many people, thanks for all your time in making such a cool video 😊 To add my 2 pence worth......you mentioned free wheeling hubs, in my experience over my years of just solely working on Landrovers, in my opinion, they are the devil's work and a bit of an annoying gimmick, unless you remember to turn them on once a week, which nobody would! They cause so much damage to the front axle and steering, screwing up the top swivel bushes (lack of splash lubrication), which wear them selves into oblivion, causing all that steering wander people always acuse landrovers of having when they are worn, this then causes all the other steering components to wear out faster...... So bin free wheeling hubs is my tip, I can't see they save much fuel anyway, and they look poo! Only my opinions 😉 keep up the great work on these fun vehicles, cheers

[@Greyarea23]

Seconded!

[@ReevesRovers]

My sentiments exactly! I currently have six Series and none have FW hubs now, detest the things!

[@montesamapping]

I've got my "old lady" of '73 in these days... but I don't think I will have all the passion you put on this job ! Well done!

[@thomasautengruber8369]

I really admire your dedication, getting all those grimy rusted parts cleaned up must take ages -.- Well done!

[@grahamclifton1483]

Lovely work. It will be a treat when it is finished.

[@lesthiele4921]

Well, I'm in my twilight years and the Series III, is one of my dream vehicles and I still don't have one, so very best of luck with this project.

[@51WCDodge]

Get a Disco one or two, your back will thank you, all the fun, and most of the rain stays outside. :-)

[@TheDaf95xf]

Hi Sophie. Your a breath of fresh air working on old land rovers in a mans world 🤣 Well dove and an excellent video 👍🏻

[@kiwidonkeyk1656]

My dream girl, except you are 40 years late ! On my 4th Landy project, they are a special breed. Don't get too precious over her, they are working vehicles designed to get dirty.I have to keep reminding myself, after every new bit of work.

[@RJC-_]

Greetings from Ireland.. Really looking forward to seeing how this project goes. Wonderful. Subbing 😁👍

[@TheRabbitHaze]

Don't have a land rover, but I've been rust repairing my 21 year old Pajero, cleaning it up with a wire wheel then using a Forch rust converter which is similar to your jenolite, though thinner and then spraying over it with a Forch underbody protection spray. The plan is using a lanolin oil called Prolan inside any cavities I wasn't able to get to like inside the frame and such, similar to fluid film but isn't supposed to harm any rubber components. Don't really know much about cars, but I'm happy to find this video and see someone using similar methods as I am to prevent rust.

[@pascalennis9123]

Hello sophie ,just found your vid the other day my first car was a landi series 11 1963 ,bought it in 78 ,i now drive 08 defender,the rain gets in not like the old landi,great giro,Jeep up the good work 👍🇮🇪

[@georgea0731]

Love your accent, your ability to take on this project. You'll make a wonderful wife.

[@gelert66]

This girl really knows her stuff, a brilliant video and so informative!

[@zomba109]

I'm in love with you already.. Briljant job.. !!

[@LandRoverSophie]

zomba109 thank you ☺️

[@moonlightsnowfall6734]

I love fixing up old stuff! This video is great. I think its smart stabilizing and seeing what you're dealing with. I'm looking forward to this [re] build Sophie, bring it on!

[@andycarroll2823]

Started by washing the Landy, next minute, she’s taken the axle off LOL ! - Superwoman Sophie

[@ericsugalsku1826]

I really enjoyed your video. I live in the U.S. and I have a 1979 gmc 4x4 pickup truck. Ive owned it for 21 years. You have inspired me start restoring it for the 2nd time.

[@georgejarry3964]

Top work Sophie love Land Rover's since 12 years old my first car was a SWB 80" Series I, now I'm working in a SWB 1978 Santana, second Santana in my Land Rover history., thank you.

[@Simon78]

Love seeing people get stuck in to the work like this ! Subscribed!!

[@davesherry5384]

Great job, Sophie! Wish my Mrs could look after my landrover like you look after yours! Awesome!

[@PaddyMayneUK]

OMG, wish id never watched this! Ive got that Landy itch again, may have to go find myself a Series 3 project. Also did i see a new Bulkhead and Galvo Chassis there ?

[@hammyh1165]

Same , I've not had a Landy for 10years and now I want one again 🤣

[@Simon78]

Haha same. I start down a rabbit hole then I’m hooked for months

[@51WCDodge]

@@hammyh1165 The prices now of Series will boggle the mind.

[@kiraleeschneider447]

PART TWO!!!!! this is my dream car you’re restoring and I’m so impressed with how much I’ve learnt from you. Shattered you found my dream car in the Bush, perhaps i should go into the Bush and maybe another one will be there for me 😂 You go girl!! Can’t wait to see more

[@LandRoverSophie]

Haha brilliant! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t even looking for another Land Rover. But then I was sent a message containing a “ mysterious old Land Rover “ and fell in love! I wish you the best of luck finding your dream car😁

[@kylereese4822]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6uco2VpgJWkbac land rover with Nissan leaf motor/inverter on the original landy 4x4 gearbox :):) ps leaf motors can put out 300+ bhp....

[@bcmbdk]

Excellent storytelling and impressive filmmaking. Well done - can't wait to see more of this Land-Rover rescue!

[@slimpickins3425]

Just came across your channel Sophie, brilliant!! I cant believe how you tore right into that rear diff! My kind of girl! You really get to it, and make it look easy! I have my VW Westfalia for 40 yrs and been there with the rust, awesome to see you going at it!

[@Strike86]

Great to see a girl with a genuine passion for four-wheeled machines. Keep up the good work!

[@Alice_X_Wonder]

Beautiful voice and awesome old Land Rover

[@delagreenpicti2022]

Superb video very positive What a great worker that lassie is!👍🏻

[@eugeneniangti353]

Omg your knowledge and experience... Appreciate your love for old 4x4s.. And you hard work.. Keep going.. I have the same interest..

[@billywhizz98]

Well done it’s nice to see young people especially ladies having a go at car maintenance and restorations you are doing a great job of cleaning and protecting the parts as they should be this is going to be a great when it’s finished I will be following with interest

[@1974UTuber]

Its great to see more & more girls on KZbin rebuilding cars. They are more fastidious about it than guys are and they approach things differently meaning I can take away some hints and tricks. Great work. I think it looks like a great project

[@JrangeyV8]

So nice to see someone doing this sort of thing properly. Good work!

[@steffiebee5224]

Lovely job your doing with that nice landy. Well done soph. 🙂👍👍👍

[@johnmontana5229]

Like from Russia! Your video helps me learn English!) Very interesting!

[@GHW]

I really appreciate how thorough you are being with this restoration. I've always wanted to do something like that.

[@redhotstanger]

Greetings from the States. It's nice to see a young lady getting into old cars. Good job. When I get rusty parts, I really like to sand blast and epoxy, a good epoxy primer is very hard to damage.

[@danielaruta8816]

Loved watching this video and following along with your narration. Great style. Awesome project.

[@suhardy003]

this video reminds me to my childhood in malaysia. i was there when i was 4 in 1985 and had many exciting experiences crossing the plantations with my dad using land rover and land cruiser.

[@thegortrix]

i used to have one of those, a 1978. Love it and hate it at the same time. Where I live, spare parts are sold like it is a brand new Range Rover. at the end I have to sold it. Nice to see you start this project!

[@everestyeti]

Think your a brilliant mechanic who definitely knows their stuff. Have just found your channel and happily subscribed, mainly because I love anything about Defenders.

[@fredrichardson9761]

Wow, really impressive work - you are incredibly thorough which I'm guessing can only pay off in terms of the long terms longevity of this vehicles after you're done. Nice work!

[@chuggles03]

Every Land Rover series owner should own a pressure cleaner. EVERY series owner. Keep up the good work.

[@kieranl7975]

Every Land Rover owner in genral Chugs ;)

[@gokutheflowerhorn]

Bloomin heck, what a project!! Deffinetly gonna keep an eye out on this build.

[@jereking254]

Impressive! I am a lover of the Land Rover. Gives me more motivation. Thanks Sophie.

[@jdblack9703]

Great channel! I have a breaker bar from a scrap piece of steel pipe about 3’ long. Slip it over the ratchet handle for increased leverage on lug nuts and other fasteners. Just be careful not to bend the ratchet handle or twist off the lug bolt.

[@colinblick4903]

Your doing a great job, well done.... we all learn from our mistakes... I did when I built a jeep some years ago..... I wish you well.... you’ll be chuffed when it’s all done 💪🏼😎

[@geoffsmith7596]

A truly brilliant video and takes me back to when I bought a disused Series IIIa truck cab with 3/4 canvas and rebuilt it. Man I wish I'd never sold it, I looked on DVLA but it's no longer road registered as I'd love to find it, buy it back and get it 'good as new' again. Your knowledge and skill set are inspirational.

[@dereklavington6629]

I really enjoyed the details of your approach and learned loads. Re wheel nuts, skill and knowledge overcomes brute strength every time.. A real inspiration and very entertaining. Well done Sophie and more plz

[@rebeldeboliche7061]

The amazing work is as remarkable as the voice-over to describe (IN EXTREME DETAIL) the whole disassembling/cleaning process! Subscribed as once... and looking forward to more! RESPECT!

[@typhoon3s943]

Was such a good video, Nice to see someone young like me who loves these pieces of art. Looking forward to the next video

[@noonesperfect]

Dissolving in Phosphoric acid or sulfuric acid will be helpful, and sand paper to remove itchy rust seems quite reasonable too. WD-40 acts quiet good when rusty members gets stuck. Hopefully I can see complete restoration soon if corona didn't kill me. good luck

[@imransoudozai8036]

you are doing great job....wish you all the success

[@nothingnope3543]

Really excellent posting.! Informative and easy to understand. You are using the correct products and working the parts very nicely. Some company should sponsor this young lady... she would be an awesome representative for automotive repair.! Cheers on a good channel.

[@harimadhavan1712]

Great to see someone enjoying themselves in constructive ways 👍

[@tuneservices3357]

She is awesome for restoration by her own... I need you girl.....Great work

[@pclayton5063]

I drive by an old long wheel base Land Rover on the way to work for years and it never moves. I keep thinking about stopping and seeing if it's available for purchase and then I remember I'm too old to tackle any more projects and sadly let it go. Oh to be 21 again with such enthusiasm. Way to go!

[@luisclaro3386]

Well done Sophie, that's the spirit! Best of luck with the project. I also had my Land Rover Series (a 1967 series IIA 88'' soft top) 15 years ago. I look forward to having one again as soon as possible (I miss it more than I could imagine!). Greetings from Portugal!

[@shannonrinehart4635]

Great videos Sofie! You are on the road to success. You are starting out with good habits that will make your Land Rover last. Take care, Shannon from the USA

[@soreeyesuk]

Good video and you will be rewarded with a good vehicle when finished but lucky to see a high fuel return . Check the fuel tanks over for a any signs of dampness as they rot at the bottom between the brackets and tank . Free wheeling front hubs and overdrive will help with fuel .

[@geoffgrigg]

You have really good skills. Well done! Great to hear a woman talking mechanical things, especially with such efficient knowledge. I'm a dedicated follower!

[@ninevzia185]

Thanks so much, Sophie! I recently purchased a Series IIa and have subscribed to your channel so I can learn from you as I go.

[@johntelford9862]

good for you sophie, great to see a young woman doing stuff like this. i use tfr as a degreaser as well (cheaper than gunk) just let it sit a wee while to work its magic. can strip an egr clean if you leave it overnight an some scrubbing, thats how good it is

[@merlinch4256]

A good help to take away "cooked" oil an dirt layers (on engine and so on) is to spray some oven cleaning product, wait some minutes and brush the whole mess away with hose and brush. Even stronger than a degreaser, for what I could state, and it doesn't hurt aluminium. Makes miracles :-) As for rusted nuts, just spray some WD40 (or another) on them and let sit for some days, they will come without difficulty. For all threadings (wheels, spark plugs and others): the use of copper/aluminium paste avoids seizing because of the rust and allows a easy unscrewing, even on exhaust screws. Thanks for your videos

[@MrMaxeemum]

This is how all Land Rover restorations start. I'll just give it a service, I'll just do the brakes, I'll just do the axles, then all of a sudden your down to the chassis. I did the exact same thing 20 years ago, loved it and will never forget doing it. Don't forget the axle breathers when these block up the half shaft seals normally blow out. Also those wheel bearings looked like they had a ridge at the bottom so should be replaced. As for the half shafts and diffs try to upgrade to a 24 spline type if possible (much stronger). Looking forward to your progress. Thumbs up and subscribed.