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dancerdave



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Galvanised TD5 Chassis ?
Any tips on the best place to get a new chassis for my 2000 TD5 90 and any tips on getting it across the water

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Post #426443 26th May 2015 6:02pm
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redhandluke



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You should be asking if it'll fit on a Transit roofrack Whistle
Post #426462 26th May 2015 7:08pm
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ian series 1



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Re: Galvanised TD5 Chassis
dancerdave wrote:
Any tips on the best place to get a new chassis for my 2000 TD5 90 and any tips on getting it across the water



Give Richards Chassis a ring, they will sort you out, probably would deliver too! 80" 80" 86" 88" 90"

Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered.
Post #426464 26th May 2015 7:22pm
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Nidge



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Talk to Trevor Cuthbert he's based in NI and travels to Richards all the time collecting chassis for his customers.

Here's a linky to his add-

http://cars.donedeal.ie/carparts-for-sale/...?offset=14

N.
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dancerdave



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Thanks Nidge, TC seems to be the Irish agent for Richards chassis. I've sent them an email so they'll probably refer me to him.
Post #426485 26th May 2015 8:15pm
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dancerdave



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redhandluke wrote:
You should be asking if it'll fit on a Transit roofrack Whistle


Is that an offer? Wink
Post #426487 26th May 2015 8:16pm
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dancerdave



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Can't get a price on Marsland website. I take it the price and quality is similar?
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GREENI



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I opted for Richards Chassis, going to collect mine in the morning Thumbs Up
Post #426546 26th May 2015 10:22pm
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jst



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i have fitted two Richards chassis in the past and wouldnt buy anything else. Cheers

James
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130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #426726 27th May 2015 9:31pm
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dancerdave



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Marsland don't answer their phone and didn't reply to messages Confused

Richards have a 6-10 week delay from ordering to supply Crying or Very sad They say they are now working flat out and are making 120 chassis a month. That's a lot of rusty Land Rovers.
Post #426750 27th May 2015 10:43pm
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NickMc



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Dave i'm gettng two maybe more shipped over from Marsland. Any chance i could have my crane back before you start Rolling with laughter
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dancerdave



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Must have went down 4 times with it on the trailer Nick. Ring me when you're gonna be in.
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Another +1 for Richards, they were really helpful when I asked for adjustments and changes to be made to my new chassis prior to galvanising. Additionally they use a slightly thicker steel than Marslands.

The only advantage I can see of the Marsland option (300tdi in my case) is that they have the adjustable rail on the rear cross member that helps with tub alignment. That is not to say I have seen anything negative on the Marsland variant however.

If you are after one quick then Paddocks keep a stock of Marsland chassis, otherwise my money would go to Richards once again.
Post #445143 11th Aug 2015 10:17am
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Retroanaconda



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I used a Richards Chassis on my 88". Will be using a Marslands on the 110 as the body mounts were well out of line on the 88" chassis, had to modify the bulkhead slightly to get a sensible door gap.

The Marsland ones are made by GKN as for Land Rover and then Marsland mofify them to suit different engines. This means they are of the same construction as the original (two C-members welded rather than four flat pieces) which may be of note if you are looking for originality points at least as far as appearance goes.

Interestingly when I spoke to Marsland a short while back they were unable to guarantee that they will be able to supply one after Defender production finishes. Presumably GKN will stop making them for LR so their supply will dry up, hopefully they will be able to find some way of keeping production though I doubt it as I suspect Marsland's business accounts for a very small number of the chassis GKN produce.
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blackwolf



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Interesting, however if Defender production continues overseas as seem likely then someone somewhere will still be making chassis.

Somewhat off topic, but can anyone confirm my memory - when I rechassis my 86" back in the 1990s the chassis I used came from Steve Walker IIRC. I think that this later became Richards Chassis, but can anyone confirm?

Also does anyone know who makes the chassis for the Series One Club? Again, I think it is Richards Chassis.

Thanks
Post #445403 12th Aug 2015 11:00am
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