80 Series Rebuild

[Declan]

Got this back from paint and got most of the stuff fitted back on, hopefully going to be tested in the next 2-3 weeks

There’s still a bit of paint work to do, I want to get all the bumpers and bonnet done but I might leave it for the winter time.

Here’s a few pictures of the paint being done, most of the work was repairing the rusty rear tailgate!

Very happy with how the paint turned out!

 

[Chris]

So am I. Stunning. I love a Cruiser rescue.

 

[B34con]

Mate, that is looking bloody awesome!

 

[Jake the Peg]

Looks great, all the jobs done now to run for another half million K’s!

 

[Declan]

Got the wheel alignment done on this last weekend, I’ve decided to get a couple more bits painted on it such as the bonnet, bumpers etc thats happening next week. So all that’s left to do after that is fit some upgraded dogbone pieces for the handbrake and get it tested!
This really seems to be a never ending project

 

[Shayne]

That looks fantastic , and it is a never ending job coz we are all queueing up to send our trucks to you

 

[Declan]

I have another project lined up already sorry

Not a landcruiser (hope someone doesn’t ban me for this) is anyone else into rusty old mercedes? Have a 3.0 Diesel engine for this with a massive big turbo and stuff, should be 400bhp plus

 

[Jake the Peg]

Your truck is looking great, well done

 

[Higgy]

Agree with Jake and other's, That is one Great looking 80..... Top work Mate

 

[Declan]

So another update, I had faulty ignition barrel which swallowed my key and wouldn’t release it so I had to order and a new set of locks and keys which I’m still waiting on to arrive. I washed it before it sent it off for more paint and got a few pictures.

Got two spotlights which I hope fit well with the rest of the jeep, I just whipped the bar off before I left it for paint so I haven’t seen them fittet yet!

Here’s a few images of it in the paint shop, I should have it back by the end of the week all going well.. I’ve a couple of bits ordered for it too such a new aerial and a few clips and bits to get all the trim fitting correctly.

Lots more bits being painted, bonnet, passenger wing, front and rear bumpers and front grill, wing mirrors etc.

 

[Bat21]

Only just caught up with this thread, nice job Declan, well done.

 

[Declan]

Painting is underway!

I also had the pleasure of spending around €45 on 5 clips from Toyota to make sure this chrome strip fitted correctly

 

[madmanmart]

I’ve just read though this project.
Very Nice work

 

[Declan]

Had this is for its road worthiness test today and it passed first time around! It’ll finally be on the road as soon as I tax it!

I doubt it’ll ever be ‘finished’ but at least it will be driving! The stuff left to do includes:

• sort the headlight washers
• tint the windows and fit wind deflectors
• change all the speakers
• fit a hidden air compressor
• re-gas the air-con incase we get a warm weekend this summer
• paint the roof and shadow lines around the doors

Etc etc etc as I said never ending! But I can’t see myself ever selling it

 

[SteveJB]

Never mind shadow line park in the sun stand back and admire along with all who pass by looking at your 80

 

[Gav missin]

That is simply stunning. Awesome job

 

[Bob]

Serious looking job that Declan. I hope it gives years of cheesy grins. I also just saw the W124 estate you mentioned above.. I've long had a grá for those. That 606 engine can take some serious power I believe.

 

[rosegiraffe]

Unreal work!