Restoring A Series 2a 1969 8' Land Rover

toms_2191 · 15th March 2010, 20:22

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Originally Posted by keroo1099

Guys, if you knew Polly you would realize that this attention for detail/dedication is normal for him. I have seen it in his model making, painting, and even his writing (look at this post).

The biggest compliment I could give him is, he enjoys the process more than the final product, which means the end product is always, JOB WELL DONE.

there is no other words to describe a true Automobile lover than this. congrats polly there is no wonder why this landy is the best in india at this condition!!

Jai Ho

amit V8 · 15th March 2010, 20:48

@ Polly Singh, awesome car & nice pictures.

Jaggu · 15th March 2010, 21:17

WOW! This just superb! no words for your build! One of the best restoration jobs i have come across.

cheers
Jaggu

Stanher · 15th March 2010, 23:24

Polly,

Changa hai would be an understatement from me!! The best restored Landy I must've come across in India to this date!

I've been following this thread on and off, even though I couldnt really contribute to it. I really appreciate the hard work you've put in!

Tejas@perioimpl · 15th March 2010, 23:56

WOW! SUPERB! You must be so proud of yourself!

A few quick questions:

- Where did you source the Britpart snorkel head from? And cost?

- What gauge of aluminum checkered plate have you used?

- Where did you source the foil insulating material from? And cost?

ariesonu · 16th March 2010, 00:40

A W E S O M E is the only word that comes to mind after going through your wonderful restoration of LR. A very well documented one on that. Wishing you safe & memorable drives. Raab rakha.

chanu · 16th March 2010, 01:41

Now that's what I call "PICTURE PERFECT" a perfect restoration and perfect photo shoot. Happy to be a part/withness of a wonderful makeover or restoration of a British beauty and at the same time sad that the learnings are done. Nevertheless may god bless this angel and Polly Sir a happy driving days ahead. Keep it up Sir you are the inspiration for many as I said earlier and you will be ever for me.

tonrag · 16th March 2010, 21:10

Sorry, just saw this, was traveling. What a fantastic job! Am honoured to be named by you Polly, as one who planted the seed. Now drive her till she smokes! And Shoru, Koel, Aarathi, enzoy!

S@~+#0$# · 17th March 2010, 11:30

Polly, fantastic restore

. Love the color combo

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girishpv · 17th March 2010, 12:49

Polly ji, just beautiful, I was watching this thread very closely and the outcome is just outstanding.
The photo with tank in background is beautiful, was it taken in an army base ? or do you have a tank too ?

cheers

tonrag · 17th March 2010, 16:25

Yes Girish, the tank is what he uses for the boring daily commute to office. Can get you through traffic jams with ease, even though it may be a little heavy on fuel. Believe he's fitting a CNG tank into it now. Next project.

girishpv · 17th March 2010, 19:12

@ tonrag,

who knows, anything can happen in India, like people started cycle, bullock cart restorations, so just came to my mind.....hahahaha

chanu · 18th March 2010, 01:17

Yup! you never know! there are guys who collect tanks as hobby and it seems SHERMAN tank is the king of all. There is one who collects steam and other LOCOMOTIVES

where will he use it, now don't tell me its for day to day commuting.

Polly sir so what next...very soon we will be hungry for another intresting receipe (project).

S@~+#0$# · 18th March 2010, 12:18

Yup, you never know what hobbies people have. I know of a chap who happens to be a HAM Radio enthusiast. He has a collection of over 50 radios (vintage to modern day) and over 18 antennas on his apartment's (rented) terrace carefully positioned to receive various signals. Just imagine the time, he must have spent to set the antennas and what if he has to move to another apartment. There is no telling what we humans can get passionate about

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Polly Singh · 19th March 2010, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tejas@perioimpl

WOW! SUPERB! You must be so proud of yourself!

A few quick questions:

- Where did you source the Britpart snorkel head from? And cost?

- What gauge of aluminum checkered plate have you used?

- Where did you source the foil insulating material from? And cost?

frankly Tejas i fabricated the snorkel myself from zinc sheet !!the alu chequered plate comes only in one gauge- 1/8 inch. The insulating material is industrial airconditioning material 20 mm thick and 12 mm thick from aircondiotners plant.
polly

15th March 2010, 20:48	#137
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	@ Polly Singh, awesome car & nice pictures.
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15th March 2010, 21:17	#138
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,379 Thanked: 17,321 Times	WOW! This just superb! no words for your build! One of the best restoration jobs i have come across. cheers Jaggu
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15th March 2010, 23:24	#139
Stanher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad, AP Posts: 6,491 Thanked: 2,099 Times View My Garage	Polly, Changa hai would be an understatement from me!! The best restored Landy I must've come across in India to this date! I've been following this thread on and off, even though I couldnt really contribute to it. I really appreciate the hard work you've put in!
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15th March 2010, 23:56	#140
Tejas@perioimpl Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 4,429 Thanked: 9,767 Times View My Garage	WOW! SUPERB! You must be so proud of yourself! A few quick questions: - Where did you source the Britpart snorkel head from? And cost? - What gauge of aluminum checkered plate have you used? - Where did you source the foil insulating material from? And cost?
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16th March 2010, 00:40	#141
ariesonu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,343 Thanked: 2,445 Times View My Garage	A W E S O M E is the only word that comes to mind after going through your wonderful restoration of LR. A very well documented one on that. Wishing you safe & memorable drives. Raab rakha.
	() Thanks

16th March 2010, 01:41	#142
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Now that's what I call "PICTURE PERFECT" a perfect restoration and perfect photo shoot. Happy to be a part/withness of a wonderful makeover or restoration of a British beauty and at the same time sad that the learnings are done. Nevertheless may god bless this angel and Polly Sir a happy driving days ahead. Keep it up Sir you are the inspiration for many as I said earlier and you will be ever for me.
	() Thanks

16th March 2010, 21:10	#143
tonrag BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250 Thanked: 1,007 Times	Sorry, just saw this, was traveling. What a fantastic job! Am honoured to be named by you Polly, as one who planted the seed. Now drive her till she smokes! And Shoru, Koel, Aarathi, enzoy!
	() Thanks

17th March 2010, 11:30	#144
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Polly, fantastic restore. Love the color combo.
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17th March 2010, 12:49	#145
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	Polly ji, just beautiful, I was watching this thread very closely and the outcome is just outstanding. The photo with tank in background is beautiful, was it taken in an army base ? or do you have a tank too ? cheers
	() Thanks

17th March 2010, 16:25	#146
tonrag BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250 Thanked: 1,007 Times	Yes Girish, the tank is what he uses for the boring daily commute to office. Can get you through traffic jams with ease, even though it may be a little heavy on fuel. Believe he's fitting a CNG tank into it now. Next project.
	() Thanks

17th March 2010, 19:12	#147
girishpv BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: IXE Posts: 575 Thanked: 91 Times View My Garage	@ tonrag, who knows, anything can happen in India, like people started cycle, bullock cart restorations, so just came to my mind.....hahahaha
	() Thanks

18th March 2010, 01:17	#148
chanu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: APX to AP 29 Posts: 1,483 Thanked: 150 Times View My Garage	Yup! you never know! there are guys who collect tanks as hobby and it seems SHERMAN tank is the king of all. There is one who collects steam and other LOCOMOTIVES where will he use it, now don't tell me its for day to day commuting. Polly sir so what next...very soon we will be hungry for another intresting receipe (project). Last edited by chanu : 18th March 2010 at 01:18.
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18th March 2010, 12:18	#149
S@~+#0$# BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 700 Thanked: 43 Times View My Garage	Yup, you never know what hobbies people have. I know of a chap who happens to be a HAM Radio enthusiast. He has a collection of over 50 radios (vintage to modern day) and over 18 antennas on his apartment's (rented) terrace carefully positioned to receive various signals. Just imagine the time, he must have spent to set the antennas and what if he has to move to another apartment. There is no telling what we humans can get passionate about.
	() Thanks