Project Kermit 3: A Land Rover Series 3 Full Restoration

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I love watching these project videos of yours! The whole ethos of “It is not dead, but sleeping,” is so refreshing in today’s throw-away society.👍🏻

[@zennor_man]

You are a hard worker Max...takes me almost all morning to clean my cats litter tray, have a cuppa & have brekky....come the afternoon I start thinking about doing something productive.....good man !

[@clartypaths840]

sounds like you're rushed off yah feet man, I couldn't fit all that into one day, that's what weekends are for.

[@bonnie8441]

Best channel on KZbin.

[@graemelliott3942]

Fixing old Landies is why I watch your videos Max. We need more of them.

[@polygamous1]

I love your attitude n the way you go about things Great please do Not forget to keep posting till its fully restored many thanks n best wises mate

[@marn8136]

This is inspirational! I have S3 that needs an engine and some chassis welding...

[@bobscheiberlich8840]

Great project. You wouldnt believe it but ready to start a similar restoration on our S2a called….crazy kermit! Will install a 200 tdi witthout the turbo. Good luck and keep filming it!

[@edgeeffect]

That was blissfully easy compared to last time we saw Beccy help you drag a Landrover.... These videos are looking so slick these days with all the editing and multiple camera angles and suchlike.

[@maximusironthumper]

Thanks, I hope it's not getting too much though! I don't want to distract for the story being told.

[@edgeeffect]

@@maximusironthumper I don't think so... it's looking good all round.

[@TheNoontang]

I love when you speed up the hammering bits. Sad but true.

[@mainmort]

Such confidence. Admirable.

[@TheChristeepher]

Start soaking that steering relay with WD40 or diesel now and give a while whilst you say a prayer or two. I’ve done loads and they are bar stewards. Great project and content as usual and thank you for taking the time to film and edit, the Landrover is a big enough job without the filming and editing aspect. I admire you sir. Take care. Regards, Chris.

[@RobertsBulgaria]

That was really an interesting watch. I spent years driving all kinds of Landrovers during my Army service, often heard Landy enthusiasts talking about rotting and galvanised Bulkheads and never had a Scooby Doo what they were going on about, but now, due to watching this video from start to finish, I'm now a proud Landy dismantling expert albeit, I'd certainly get a bigger hammer. That was better than any Haynes Manuel. Well done and looking forward to more cutting, shot-blasting, welding, dipping etc. BTW, the fuel tanks on the Army Landies I drove always had the fuel tanks under the seats - I always thought that a rather unwise location, but fortunately, my nether regions never got singed from a fuel explosion.

[@765unstable]

No tub thumping!😊

[@johnclancy9860]

hurrah for returning to Kermit 3 progress. Great series 3 detail training !!

[@RumbleRoverTV]

Lets hope on a long series off landrover restore!😀

[@oddjobkia]

its a landrover... it will be a lifelong series ;-)

[@yungoyster1742]

Fantastic video! Nice Lightning Fast VCR Repair coveralls too :)

[@maximusironthumper]

Well spotted!

[@RobertWilliams_]

That's a big restoration project you have planned. I admire the skills and patience you have to do all that work as a complete strip down and build back up on an historic vehicle. Thanks for sharing, excited about the other videos.

[@robshipman8691]

Best penetrating fluid is 50/50 ATF to Acetone using it on my1968 P6 resto here in Portugal works wonders...told my mate who has a garage down here and restoring a 635csi didnt believe me ...now he calls it the secret juice...going to soak the winch cable on my 101 FC which is nearing completion in it soon...just waiting on matriculation for it...only taking 2 yrs so far!...subscribed...

[@blankroomsoup666]

Having a little experience with working on old rusty vehicles (my first car just after passing the driving test as a teenager) I really appreciate the progress you’ve made. Hope it only gets easier from now on!

[@grenvillephillips6998]

I never guessed the renovation was going to be that extensive, and so I'm far more excited than I ever imagined. I still don't understand why I find Land Rovers so exciting.

[@davidheath5429]

I never cease to be amazed at your skill, knowledge and willingness to tackle any job! Keep up the good work. I would also be interested to know how you acquired all your skills and knowledge - was it all suck it and see? Cheers.

[@waynep343]

When you pull the 11 leaf springs off.. if you do any knife making that is a lot of Sheffield spring steel to make into dozens of knifes. In the 1980s when I worked on wooden boats I made caulking irons out of leaf spring sections,cut, ground and the welded to either chisel shanks or grade 8 bolts to get a bigger head. I sat on my tail gate at the marina and sold them.

[@zogworth]

Max does make a fair few knives. Mine is made from saw blade though.

[@dragontattooee]

Over the moon at this video ... purposefully waited till later to watch it so there is no interruptions

[@fionanokelly]

Nice to see you have started that project once again!! Nice job!

[@MrTrevithick]

Following every single detail of this one, mine will need this one day but it just keeps on going for now. Good work Max.

[@pauljenkins2501]

I'm looking forward to seeing your new old Landy take shape. But I'm also pleased to see that the SWB is still alive and kicking!

[@MonkeyMagic-]

Power to you mate. Bostin!

[@boostie1005]

I used to work with someone Who had an old Land Rover He restored it in his teenage years ! the Chassis had oil in the box section there was a B.S.P. plug at each corner, he parked it on a hill next to his house looking up one day looking down the next . I asked him does it not leak out ? and he said if it starts leaking then it's time to get the welder out.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Proper approach.

[@iosilver9920]

I miss my S3 109”. Another brilliant video, thanks.

[@danoconnor618]

Great to see you again. keep up the good work.

[@jamesgibb9737]

So pleased to see this update really looking forward to the restoration. Great work Max

[@mickyjb2003]

Great restoration ideas lets hope it all goes smoothly.

[@chrisclegg3711]

Looking forward to seeing your project unfold 👍

[@lesgill8490]

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT EPISODE, BRILLIANT.

[@andrewsmith8608]

I would ask Britannica Restorations Ltd about your brake conversion, it would appear that man literally lives and breathes Land Rovers!

[@notarookee778]

I concur there is a wealth of information available through the company which was mentioned in the previous message.

[@robshipman8691]

Plenty of advice and threads on Landyzone forum

[@keiths-teeth]

You've reminded me of the Mark Evans Land rover is born series

[@harrybutterfield4817]

Awesome project Max! Love the detailed explanation. The 200tdi with the high ratio transfer box will transform it. Look forward to seeing more.

[@Tomteeejay]

Superb, Max. I have been looking forward to the update and progress on Kermit. Can't wait to see that chassis after it is dipped. Good for another 40 years. Well done!

[@dougstreu3006]

Hey Thumper, I watch ur episodes always thinking u should have the music of spanky and the gang! Haahaa 😁 U always make me smile 😃 thanks 🤓🐶

[@MAMDAVEM]

great video, looking forward to the rest of them, particularly the steering relay removal ;)

[@twocvbloke]

Seeing all the stuff that goes into it, a Land Rover is positively advanced compared to a 2CV... :P

[@kermitwardell3345]

I'm looking forward to the next video, don't stay away for so long.

[@wombamatic]

tried rebuilding a series 2A and a series 2A wreck to make one good one 30 years ago. They seemed knackered then. Can only imagine how these must be in a salty environment. Well done for your perseverance.

[@alanak3210]

You will have to go easy on the right foot when it's done as the series box won't like all the extra torque put through it. I found this out after putting a Perkins in a Series 3 and having to overhaul the box every year - still all good fun !!

[@Themrjakecollins]

Yes more Kermit!

[@gertiestravelchannel5957]

I have just watched this episode and I can personally vouch for 2 things that were mentioned. Disc brakes and Richards chassis. Starting with the brakes, when I had the Landy rebuilt in 2015 I had a Zeus engineering disc conversion fitted. Very easy to do as you strip the hubs back to the stub axle, then build the hub as normal using the brackets, discs and calipers etc that come in the kit. Not cheap but incredibly worthwhile. Chassis was purchased in 2005 and promptly stored in a damp shed while I had a problematic time of life!! 10 years later after grabbing as much tinker time as I could the axles, engine and gearbox (different to currently) were ready for assembly. Shipped the kit version to local garage to be completed. But everything fitted perfectly, for a Landrover at least. I did a little road test when I rebuilt the current engine and put it on my channel. Going to watch this restoration as I like the way you do things Max.

[@maximusironthumper]

Thanks, interesting that both brake kits seem good. I've had a Richards chassis in the past - it was very nice , practically a work of art!

[@TheMrRatzz]

Man, you can hammer fast!

[@Jonebee7771]

I was looking forward to the Landy restoration, but I think the slow worm has trumped it 👍

[@trendtraderx]

A modern day Fred Dibnah [but not steam] who did nearly everything himself by just having a go.

[@MrLewisFloydHenry]

Yeah Fred Dibnah

[@jdjones4825]

Guy Martin also flying Fred's banner these days..

[@twentysevenlitres]

Ah, a legless lizard! We're a bit wary of those down here in the Antipodes... At a glance they look like their cousins!

[@p.d.nickthielen6600]

Props to your wife ......

[@bub_sy]

Only just managed to watch, thanks for the video Max an enjoyable feature length rustic production 👍☺️

[@GrahamDallas]

Thanks Max, very enjoyable update

[@karmachopel4321]

Looking forward for the next episode. very excited hope it will come soon. Take care and be safe... Love and respect.

[@mickb6285]

Hey up Max. Really enjoyed the IIA rebuild so I know this is going to be a treat. Looking forward to the next installment. Take care thee sen.

[@johnlea2330]

Thanks for posting another interesting video, I’ve been refitting a steering box today on a 1956 Land Rover.

[@259uta]

Nice to see another series being put back together, replacement chassis are all well and good but it is nice to keep the original if possible. I fitted the Heystee kit to my 2A about 5 years ago, It`s a bolt on job with standard series and defender parts. It is a well engineered kit that fits well, a bit picey and you have to wait for them to make a batch but I have never regretted the choice. The brakes are no better than the drum brakes just require minimal maintenance and for the off roaders out there they still work after being submerged in water unlike the drums.

[@maximusironthumper]

Thanks, that's good to know.

[@Jamal_Tyrone]

I haven't clicked this fast since Kermit was a frog.

[@digitalacid]

YES! New Maximus! Sunday Completed!

[@jjt1093]

Waiting for the next :) , Working on my own series 3 Restore :) Hoping another month and she is on the road

[@mattnoyes7729]

This is going to be great! Really excited to see you do another land rover Max!

[@chriswills9530]

Oooh; I have been looking fwd to this. Really interested in a disc brake conversion as well. My Series 3 (petrol) is waiting patiently to have its chassis swapped for a Richards galv one, and then I am going to be taking the chassis that comes off and use it as part of my long-term winter project which is an early 70's 2a (diesel), which I am going to be doing myself. I am pondering some sort of power assistance for the S3 as I have fitted wider rubber, and have seen a kit for a M-F 135/35, which seems, by implication to be a fairly straightforward fit. If anyone has done something like this...? Anyway; this project hits my sweet spot =:-)), as much as I love everything you have done so far.

[@oikkuoek]

She's an absolute Driver! Rare find, take good care of her!

[@lyntonprescott3412]

You remind me of a much younger version of myself. Over the years I have welded floors into cars, rebuilt engines, also resprayed/coach painted them to use as my daily transport. All done out of necessity due to lack of funds. Done similar things with numerous motorcycles. Always maintained my own house and garden, built garages and sheds all for next to nothing. I’m retired now so enjoy rather more sedate pastimes such as restoring old valve radios, (I see you have a nice Bush radio on your bookshelf), but I do keep my hand in with woodworking projects. Sadly I am now banned from arc welding due to being fitted with a pacemaker but hey ho still having fun. Love all of your videos, please keep them coming. Cheers Lynton

[@rupert5390]

I’m a bit sad you can’t arc weld as it is most satisfying - I’m not being a Wally - but is mig or tig welding likewise banned or could you do that?

[@lyntonprescott3412]

Hi Rupert Unfortunately anything that creates an electromagnetic field has to be avoided because it can interfere with the function of the pacemaker. In my last job at a nearby university there were areas I was banned from since they used strong magnetic fields for their experiments. Did lots of welding years ago, both stick and oxy acetylene but I have never tried mig or tig. Even small engines and their ignition systems can cause interference but I have had no problems when using my hedge trimmer! Bit of a shame I had to have a pacemaker fitted in the first place, it was down to a drug I was given by my GP. Now banned and removed from the market since it was causing heart problems. Cheers Lynton

[@rupert5390]

Bummer however woodworking is a far more civilised hoppy I still can do all three hobbies ordained by god woodworking machining (metal) and some fabrication welding etc - cheers buy yourself some nice woodworking tools

[@garyz2043]

Nice project. Of course you can upgrade certain things and keep the free tax and mot as long has it has been done for safety reasons. Which might be most of it lol. I've done it with old bikes. Upgraded brakes ,suspension and stuff because they were rubbish and unsafe. Much better but still over 40 yrs old. : )

[@GjS-UK]

Loving your work so much, I’ve just signed up on Patreon. It’s not much, but I hope it helps. 👍

[@highdownmartin]

I know this one didn’t, but I’m always amazed at slow worms ability to just disappear , into grass or into a space under another slab( when you just lifted one slab up) makes sense survival wise but still uncanny sometimes.

[@sk8rob96]

Love your program mate keep on doing what you’re doing fascinating stuff 👍 stay safe

[@spungletrumpet]

I think, after watching the video, I know the answer to the mystery of the unbolted back tub. When I first moved to where I live now, I was intending to put Kermit back on the road. What actually happened was, I put the new rear crossmember on, patched a few holes in various places and threw some paint at it, then bought a different Landie. So I just threw the back tub and other bodywork back on, fully intending to finish the job at some point, but never actually got round to it. I suppose I should not get round to stripping down my 200TdI.

[@maximusironthumper]

Well you saved me some effort so it all worked out well in the end!

[@jr5389]

😂 been there got the T shirt series 2A 1962...................have fun.........👍👍👍👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤪

[@Mongoswede]

Hey no worries on timing. I fixed my series 3 chassis about 10 years ago. My bulkhead is all painted and ready to go in. I’d really like to put a VW 1.9 TDI in. I think in stock form it could work pretty well with the rover driveline. Any nodding of the engine though would probably open Pandora’s box on component failure

[@BrianM0OAB]

Brings back memories, speedo cable, always the speedo cable lol

[@mpersad]

I love slow worms, such elegant creatures.

[@twoflower8264]

Nice to see you working in the sun. Keep up the great videos

[@Rich_Lambert]

Alright! Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewgardner7104]

Thanks Max keep well. Andy

[@RetiredPilot]

Your wife is going to build some real muscle steering that old beast. She also needs ear protection the diesel is so loud. 50 years ago I owned a land rover gas in British Columbia. I went all over the mountains with it. Even used the winch to keep it from rolling over on side hills. I will follow your progress. Cheers

[@tractor180350]

Really like your videos on the zill, garden and landrovers and everything you do, use to have a series 3 and a 90 but now on my second Daihatsu fourtrak and love it to bits, its a bit like a landy as a lot of it bolts together, keep coming with videos and thanks for taking the time making them really enjoy them, cheers Bernard Horrocks from Burnley lancashire.

[@daz6937]

Great video thank you

[@jeremytoms5163]

Love slow worms , such a poor maligned lizard. Good to have in the garden.

[@wild_childofthe80s]

What a darling 💜 I absolutely adore Slow Worms 🤎 I get SO IRRITATED when people call them snakes and refuse to listen to my explanations.. 😑 Good ol Landy - I've got an '85 ninety with a 200tdi in :) love her!! She needs a new chassis mind xox

[@grahameroberts8109]

When you can afford it perhaps you might obtain a set of ratchet ended spanners. It will make life so much easier. Great work and looking forward to the next stage. 👍🏻

[@johnkay1336]

nice to see digger lending a hand... :-) her indoors I mean...

[@What..a..shambles]

Progress! The key to completion 👍🏻

[@samrodian919]

My first visit to your site Maximus. I saw recommendations from Mat's chanel ( lookcreations) you had a very easy strip down to my mind, it didn't seem as if you had used penetrating oil for the steering joints etc. And yet they came undone very easily and the ball joints split even easier lol you do know that you don't even need a joint splitter don't you? IG6 you hit the collar of the tapered hole in the correct place the joint unless it is rusted together (which it should not be), it will pop the joint apart just by shock wave. There should be a boss in the forging where the part should be struck with a club hammer, and ordinary ball pein isn't heavy enough unless you have a 3 lb one lol. Your bulkhead looks to be in fair condition for a series 3 .Much better than poor old Mat's one lol his is more holes than metal in a lot of places from the air vents downward. So have fun been there done it and got several tee shirts along my own LandRover life.

[@biggels1990]

Love all of your content Max, look forward to every single episode!

[@PhilEDykeenie]

Love the LR rebuilds, can’t wait

[@tamias82]

Looks like there is many episodes of this project to be filmed and viewed :) Very good, I liked the previous Land Rover restoration and I will watch this one too. You are doing a very good job on it that I can't do myself but I like to watch :)

[@TheJamesBeaumont]

Cannot wait for more of this project. Keep up the good work

[@dustymiller7758]

Great entertainment, looking forward to seeing it finished.

Thumbs up just for the slow worm. You'd have got a thumbs up anyway, but if I could, I'd give you more.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

Big progress Max. Nice one. Stuck in 2nd wave lockdown here in Victoria, so keep the videos coming mate lol.

[@georgesharman9891]

Great video Max looking forward to the rest.

[@davidbutler4363]

Very interesting vlog max,well done 😁👍👏👏👏

[@morgansword]

I would say a easy challenge for you as the big rig will be quite hard to over come that one. It was a challenge for good mechanics ... will be here on the sidelines rooting for ya

[@TheCarRestorer957]

I had drum brakes on my 2012 van I replaced them with brake discs much better and easy to replace pads and discs myself saving me money.

[@lorddavid5995]

Great video 👍

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

Max, I assume it was what we call "gravity" that has held the rear tub onto Kermit's chassis the last decades ... going maximum ridiculous original Rover four-cylinder diesel speeds might have helped a bit, too, but super slow motion usually does just assist, the real holding was mostly done by G-force presumably

[@MarktheOddJob]

Hi Max, If you want to keep the battery under the bonnet the tray will fit with a 200tdi if you extend the legs.

[@highdownmartin]

I got as far as possessing the Zeus disc conversion but I was missold it( not by Zeus I hasten to add). I would have needed new rims which I don’t like the look of, mines looking pretty standard for its 59 years, and I was also slightly apprehensive about the discs being available when I may need to change them many years ahead. I think the heystee swivel kit is better as you get cheap discs and pads for ever. It costs more but you can keep the rover wheels which are cheap and look good ( I think). You’ll need to revise the braking to servo. I’m still running single line non servo, that conversion will happen soon, but I’ve found the best thing for the drums is quality cylinders ( that don’t leak) and oil tight axles with new seals and good bearings. If the wheels don’t wobble the oil seal stands a chance. Dry drums make all the difference.!!I’m not saying never but at the moment mine is alright

[@maximusironthumper]

Yep, I'm leaning towards the Hestee kit. Got a servo ready to go in.

[@highdownmartin]

Maximus Ironthumper I’ve got a lot of admiration for those who chop axles ,reweld spring mounts ,produce bespoke half shafts with cv joints instead of hardyspicer But it’s not for me. And coil springing and power steering? Well, just buy a sorted recently welded disco. They’re cheaper than all the mods you COULD do . Cos it’s not a series Landy anymore

[@imiles5548]

second for a servo but I found the small series servo was still not strong enough to work the disc brakes as good as the drums were.

[@highdownmartin]

I Miles interesting. Then you need a later 9 or 9.5 inch servo which may or may not fit your pedalbox then you’ll have to mod your footwell to house a defender brake then you’ve been off the road for a few months..... that’s why I’m sticking with the drums. Good tip mate