SAVING a SCRAP Land Rover To Rebuild Into Something Special. Will It Start? Series 2A 2.25 Diesel

Welcome back to the channel
Check out this 1972 Land Rover Series 2A!
Am I going crazy? Just look at the state it! Yes I've bought it!
It was going to be scrapped but lucky the Owner put it up for sale and I couldn't resist!
A total last minute dash with the trailer to pick it up.
Will the engine start after sitting so long?
Check out the video to find out and wonder how on earth I managed to get it on the trailer!
let me know in the comments what you would like me to do with it when it comes to the Restoration/Rebuild
Enjoy the Video

[@PhilipGeoghegan-mx5qz]

Galvanized chassis plus refurbished what you've got, New engine, and your done!

[@nedkelly4695]

Well done for taking that on I’d get new chassis, bulkhead and an original petrol 2.25 litre engine and keep the rough and ready look

[@georgeclements2742]

That is, without doubt, the rustiest chassis I have ever seen. Good luck with the restoration whichever way you go

[@lifes.projects]

I second that!

[@engineer6250]

What chassis? I see no chassis!😮

[@lifes.projects]

🤣🤣

[@JL_modding_7930]

@@engineer6250😂

[@donsrestorations]

If the engine can be turned over by hand, it probably is just a starter problem.

[@NORTHERNROVER1]

It's not so bad. Mine looked better but I had to change all the same stuff. I'd recommend a galvanized chassis, new bulkhead, new suspension( parabolics are nice), gas tank, brake lines, steering relay, swivel balls and tie rod ends to get you started. Leave the body as is, the Land Rover fraternity don't really seem to care about shiny paint, engine swaps are common plus they're just great vehicles to own and drive. Cheers!

[@lifes.projects]

Don't worry. Everything chassis and drive wise will be getting done on this one 😂

[@LittleAussieRockets]

This has to be one of those rare occasions where instead of removing the motor from the car you removed the car from the motor.

[@lifes.projects]

I didnt thibk about it like that 🤣

[@MegaReception1]

My dad had like 4 Landrovers jeeps the body hold up but the chasis always rust cause of the box frame type of construction always gets water and mud trapped we had the diesel with the little four cylinder perkins needed a overdrive to go over 80 km. But super economical nice farm vehicle but a turtle in the highway. greetings from Panamá.

[@awalk5177]

They do come up nice on a new galvanised chassis. As it is stripped it would be nice to repaint it so it has a completely new life again. It will thank you for it.

[@lifes.projects]

I agree. I prefer a painted chassis over the galv tho

[@awalk5177]

@@lifes.projects Really? I have painted my galvanised chassis rear cross member and wonder about painting it all. It will outlast me for sure.

[@samrodian919]

I love the look of a galvo chassis. Remember some of the original 1948/9 chassis series one were galvanised, and they weren't painted afterwards.

[@awalk5177]

@@samrodian919 Unfortunately it makes them a target and more attractive for thieves too, as they are able to get a higher price.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

@@lifes.projects Galvanized visible: +10.000,- € more or less in LHD-Europe.

[@Garrett053]

The thumbnail picture of this poor thing made me save the video for later. Will follow.

[@samrodian919]

Jeez I'm only 50 seconds in and that is truly the very worst chassis I have ever seen in pictures or in person !

[@howardwalker6737]

some mud flaps and a spoiler and the phone will be ringing off the hook 🤣

[@lifes.projects]

And a good buff 🤪

[@jeffreyking1745]

Over tighten those old ss bolts. They snap easy, much better than grinder for sure!

[@ОлександрТаран-ю4ь]

Привіт з України! Героям Слава!

[@vk4uh96]

My vote. New chassis but get that engine started with another started before deciding to bin it. Make it new and shiny again

[@lifes.projects]

Thank you. I think I am leaning towards shiny and new myself.

[@davidleathem3286]

Gleaming new is the way to go

[@clivehibburt]

Make it look like new ,in green

[@grahameroberts8109]

Ashes to ashes and dust to dust! What a task. It’s going to be great to watch. Hopefully without the awful music. Where’s all your mates/helpers?👍🏻🙏🦘

[@CameronM47]

Dont bin that chassis, Auto Alex will probably buy it off you. He loves buying rust.

[@lifes.projects]

Al bag it up and post it to him 🤣

[@franbaburiic8154]

the chassis from my land rover 2a was the same, and the worst part was that the previous owner was putting concrete in after patching the holes and I didn't know until I took it apart

[@lifes.projects]

No way!!!! Thats shocking 🤣

[@juansuarezdelrosario4815]

¿que paso ,se cayo de un rascacielo?

[@TheMrWoodsman]

Thinking of doing the same kind of restoration on a series 3, keep us updated please.

[@lifes.projects]

Will do. Got quite a bit to do before this one.

[@colingarner6175]

Make it like new ❤

[@Rugbyman269]

Bit of kurust?

[@stuartsturgess2199]

I've picked up a 109 project in Leicester I'm hoping to put a peugeot turbo diesel in mine with a Steve Parker conversion kit I got the engine and kit for £300 ...I just need to get a chassis to start it with

[@darrenreid7631]

Interesting channel... did I buy some metal mesh panels for my chicken coop off you a couple years back ?

[@theworkingmanclub]

Nice Klarius exhaust on it Tom 😂 Chris@SDL

[@georgeyboyhowe1685]

i am waiting lol

[@keithgordon639]

Me too 😀

[@PatrickEdwards-en2kz]

WHY ????

[@g0fvt]

In a way it is a result having the chassis that bad, it stops you from putting plates on it. Might be fun to keep the patina look but with a smallblock Chevy or an OM606. If later on you want to make it pretty it is not that hard.

[@GrumpsBarn]

Speaking as someone who has just a little experience with old Landys.....I'd suggest that with 2 bottles of T-Cut you could have sorted that.......First you drink the T-Cut.... .....failing that, I'd grab a shiny new chassis, throw a few grand and a TDi of some description at it and enjoy a great run around for bugger all money

[@lifes.projects]

Rather than drink it can it just dollop it on my chips???? Oh yes. New chassis and springs. The axles need new diff covers and rebuilding. As for engine amd gearbox you cant go wrong with a TDI (my favorite lamdy engines) but we havent completely decided yet.

[@GrumpsBarn]

@@lifes.projects you'd never catch me doing something like that 😂🤣😂

[@markcraigie270]

Replace chassis,overhaul running gear and leave body as it is.

[@mikeraphone6745]

Nice if you get it all done.

[@lifes.projects]

One day...... 😂

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

My first Citroen DS comes to mind when I see that chassis .... boke in half when I went over a railcrossing. Your Land< might be a wee bit worse, but not much. Looks like a phonecall at Richards' tbh. 😅

[@lifes.projects]

That phonecall is a deffinate 🤣

[@onetonlandrover]

Crikey that's BAD! Join the series 2 club for lots of advice and discounts on parts including chassis.

[@lifes.projects]

I am sure i am already a member. If not I will join thank you.

[@PillSharks]

Looking at the stickers I’m guessing it’s been a surfers truck and probably in and out the sea! What part of the country was it from? It’s without doubt the rusty landy I’ve ever seen…

[@lifes.projects]

The guy i bought it off origionally got it from down south I think. I cant for the life of me remember what it said on the logbook but yes I think it must have been parked next to the Titanic! 🤣

[@ockertvanniekerk1885]

I think restore it, make it new and shiny. Then maybe just maybe a tdi… But I would say original engine

[@lifes.projects]

Yeah thats what were thinking.

[@rosshannemann7772]

Start from chassis and go forward

[@gavin6538]

What a shame it buckled. Would look great after a kid wash and dropping on a new chassis.

[@lifes.projects]

I know! Have to see if the wings can be saved but i doubt it

[@rosshannemann7772]

Beyond plate stitching,poor old beast,love to find one that way ,never will ,thank god for a good angle grinder

[@lifes.projects]

Beyond anything I think 😂. Patches over patches, the end was inevitable . Yes thank god for a good grinder 😂

[@rosshannemann7772]

Competent tow vehicle

[@jamespunch8049]

Let the challenge begin.

[@mrtablet4662]

Patina. Td5 conversion?

[@lifes.projects]

Thats one of the options yes 😜

[@lukedulson901]

Do what you want mate it will be brilliant

[@lifes.projects]

Thank you

[@defendermods9420]

Nice project

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

Patina td5 engine that is the way mate

[@lifes.projects]

That's a good shout! 👍

[@alexanderparker195]

full restore with a V8

[@lifes.projects]

Like the sound of that 👍

[@defendermods9420]

Don't buy a Richards chassis. Mine didn't work well for me.

[@lifes.projects]

Really? Ive heard some good reports. Ive seen a few other new chassis companies at some show i like the look of with good materials and nice welds. Were going to have another look closer to the time. What happened with your chassis?

[@defendermods9420]

@@lifes.projects mine is a 300tdi defender. Engine mounts welded to high and not in the right place. Rear x member should have been a td5 one as I had the option for a rear tank fitted between rails etc, and mine is a 90. They fitted a 300tdi rear x member so had to weld td5 tub brackets on.. and so on..

[@lifes.projects]

@@defendermods9420 Oh 😕 how did you get on with the welding or did they sort it for you?

[@johnchetwynd3618]

The only ‘complaint’ I had with my Richards chassis (300 Tdi 90), was that two of the exhaust mountings were in slightly the wrong place

[@defendermods9420]

@@lifes.projects I welded the new engine mounts in the right place and the x member I welded the td5 bracket on and had to cut the old 300tdi rear tub mounts off. So not a clean looking rear end .

[@georgeyboyhowe1685]

well done mate atb

[@lifes.projects]

Thanks mate 👍

[@keithgordon639]

Agree with Grump, new chassis with a 300tdi, sorted. Now pass the T cut. 😉😀

[@lifes.projects]

Sounds like I am missing out on the consumption of T-cut! 😂😂

[@Bigballs72]

i know you like a challenge Tom. Just wondering if you've took a bump to the head recently. Good luck with the new project... there's a company near me called Fyloe L.R. Services. they have a load of old series Land rovers might come in handy for parts. Never used them just drove past so cant say what there like. Good to see your back and well....

[@lifes.projects]

That's great thank you for that. As for a bump on the head..... think that was a long time ago as i can't resist stuff like this 😂