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| Anderzander Member Since: 08 Feb 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 999  
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I don't know if a puma has been done - but I do know that Maraland chassis are puma chassis.
They buy them from GKN (who provide Land Rover) then put the mounts on you want and then galvanise them. |
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3rd Jan 2015 12:15am |
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| Inigo Member Since: 13 Nov 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 614 
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I seem to remember Big Steve telling a sorry about a Puma that was on a galvanised chassis specifically to void the warranty.
I have a Richards ' galvanised chassis on order, but for my 110, rather than my defender. |
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3rd Jan 2015 2:06am |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558 
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I can understand the point in fitting a galv chassis to older one that needs it , but why bother with a late one , just wax it propely and will last for years
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3rd Jan 2015 9:30am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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As Munch states what's the point of shelling out ballpark £3k plus at such an early stage?
On later models Anti-Theft is a much more prudent investment, chances are dependant on where you live it'll be long gone before the onset of chassis rot. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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3rd Jan 2015 9:32am |
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| JustStarting Member Since: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Dorset Posts: 146 
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Sorry should have explained its not for my MY 2015
I have been offered a 2014 Cat B (Break Only) 110 CSW The chassis and shell must be destroyed but all the other parts i can use I can therefore buy a new chassis and do a complete transplant therefore imo creating the 110 as Land Rover should have on day one My intention is to built it for off roading and also with the long term goal of some overseas travel and trips etc. MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec 2005 Td5 TwinCab 1998 110 CSW 300tdi |
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3rd Jan 2015 10:42am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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 Starting from scratch a galvanised chassis IMHO is definitely the way to go.
With my limited knowledge on such things Richards would be my initial first port of call based on rumour, hearsay, previous customer feedback and an excellent reputation. I personally hadn't heard of Marsland before this thread. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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3rd Jan 2015 10:46am |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Pretty sure Richards Chassis do a Puma chassis, and I'd much rather use them than anyone else around!
An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"  |
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3rd Jan 2015 12:13pm |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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what identity would you use
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3rd Jan 2015 12:19pm |
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| JustStarting Member Since: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Dorset Posts: 146
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Having spoken to DVLA and the local inspection team in the Southampton office it will depend on what other parts I end up using
At the moment my intention is to use my 1998 Vin as the chassis is in need of multiple repairs and verging on being non viable hence the reason I started looking for other options I have been advised that I must remove the chassis numbers / plate and then retain it, along with proof of the destruction of the original chassis. I have also been advised to keep all the reciepts for all the parts purchased so that I don't have problems at a later stage However if I find enough new shell parts etc then I will submit the paperwork for the points registration system to allow me to apply for a 14 Plate I don't think this will however be possible as the chances of finding the shell interior and other parts needed are limited and also would not be viable from a financial point of view The only qualifying parts would be the engine and drivetrain so at this time no where near enough points for a new registration I know that sadly there are lots of people who do this with the sole motivator being to use stolen parts and effectively clone / ring written off cars My intention is to build something to my spec that I can use off road and for some trips I am planning and to know that it's all been built as I want it. It wouldn't be possible with all new parts so this is the best way for me to achieve it MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec 2005 Td5 TwinCab 1998 110 CSW 300tdi Last edited by JustStarting on 3rd Jan 2015 2:42pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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3rd Jan 2015 2:21pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2626
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both richards and marshlands do puma chassis, just about to order one for my s2a rebuild.
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3rd Jan 2015 2:33pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084  
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Until you have used both Richards or Marsland you cannot tell which is best.
Richards chassis are OK, that is if you like to spend hours getting all the galv out of all the threaded holes then having to retap all the said holes, then if you like the fact that the inner of the chassis is not totally covered in nice thick galv then Richards is the chassis for you. Now if you want a chassis that has all the holes cleared and tapped ready for the various bolts that will thread into them, if you want a chassis where all the inside is covered with a lovely thick galv then Marslands is the one you want. In my honest opinion Marsland's are the best Land Rover chassis makers in the UK by far. I have had three from them over the years and each one has been perfect and better than my expectations. I cannot say the same for the Richard chassis I have worked on. Marsland's chassis are made in a lovely little place in the Peak District called Chinley which makes for a nice day out if you visit them. |
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3rd Jan 2015 2:57pm |
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| JustStarting Member Since: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Dorset Posts: 146
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Thanks for the heads up
Have you used Richards recently? Reading both websites they both say they debur and clean all the threads etc The part about even coverage worries me slightly Again was this recently? MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec 2005 Td5 TwinCab 1998 110 CSW 300tdi |
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3rd Jan 2015 3:48pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5084
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The last Richards I was involved with was three years ago.
But if you do a little bit of research on Land Rover forums and most people do give a nod to Marsland as being the better make. |
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3rd Jan 2015 4:24pm |
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| JustStarting Member Since: 02 Sep 2014 Location: Dorset Posts: 146
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Yes I have seen lots of pro's and con's
Also the differences in the thicknesses of the steel and the issue with the use of the td5 rear crossmember Hence I was hoping to see if anyone had actually completed a Puma transfer. I will call them on Monday and see how I get on Thanks for the help though Whilst asking is there anything that I should be doing whilst it is stripped apart? I know that poly bushes etc are the usuals but not sure it's worthwhile on a 2014? MY2015 110 Urban Truck Expedition Spec 2005 Td5 TwinCab 1998 110 CSW 300tdi |
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3rd Jan 2015 4:34pm |
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