Been thinking long term with my 2a 2.3 petrol. It's basically sound but really needs a new bulkhead in the next few years and a replacement chassis for my current 80% replated and rewelded but solid version. Just rang Landrover Salvage in Bolton, about forty miles from me. They advertise as suppliers of Series 1 to modern reconditioned galvanised chassis and bulkheads. Asked what chance there was of a 2a galvanised bulkhead and he said 'oh, we're just weighing in all the series stuff, the old stuff now, we're not bothering with them any more.'
Aggh. Scrapping it all!
Anybody know this place? I was advised to get myself down there and have a look around before it's all weighed in. Is there another source of 2a Bulkheads around or is it the dreaded rebuild and misalign I'd have to attempt myself? I don't mind nuts and bolts but a bulkhead restoration is probably beyond me. What are the serious alternatives, will series 3 or Defender bulkheads fit, are the hinge points similar, are they totally different? Is there a definitive guide to bulkheads anywhere that can help me with alternatives?
Any comments anyone?
Eddy