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Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

Anyone recommend good Range Rover restoration company?

Hi, just wondering if anyone can recommend me a company that would be good for restoration of a 1996 P38 back to better than new factory condition? Looking for one recommended from personal experience please. Any advice , experience info greatly appreciated,

Ben. 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

20th Jul 2014 4:17pm

Cam-Tech-Craig

Member Since: 03 Aug 2011
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2015 Range Rover SVAutobiography SDV8 Loire Blue

We've done countless classics

20th Jul 2014 5:22pm

verydisco

Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
Location: UK/US
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2002 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Tangiers Orange

^^^^ l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

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20th Jul 2014 6:26pm

stan
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just up the road from you as well benjy.. ... - .- -.

Y. O. L. O.
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20th Jul 2014 7:23pm

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

cheers Craig, sorry did not realise you did restoration, my bad, can you cover all aspects, will probably be looking at full bare metal respray, re trimming etc. inside, mechanical overhaul and very specifically keen to have major engine overhaul but wish it to be the same engine not swap it for another. 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

20th Jul 2014 8:04pm

verydisco

Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
Location: UK/US
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You both keep me posted about this please

In the meantime, for all the other P38 lovers amongst you, there is a superb Linley P38 story in the latest issue of LRO

http://www.lro.com/news-reviews/2014/7/lro...gust-2014/ l=Oo\________/oO=l l:OolΞΞΞΞΞΞΞloO:l

Current
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L SDV8 - 2013 - Indus Silver, on Almond.
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L V8 - 2002 - ex-2003 G4 Challenge Event Vehicle, Stage 3: Australia
RANGE ROVER HSE 4.4L V8 - 2004 - one-of-one Overfinch
RANGE ROVER P38a 4.0L V8 - 1999 - ex-2000 TReK Event Vehicle: South Africa

Previous:
RANGE ROVER Vogue 4.4L TDV8 - 2012 - RANGE ROVER 3.6L TDV8 x3 - RANGE ROVER Td6 x1 - RANGE ROVER Classic 3.5L V8 x1

21st Jul 2014 11:57am

dhallworth

Member Since: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 3104

2012 Range Rover Autobiography TDV8 Baltic Blue

Benfelrr, I know you want to keep your engine, presumably for originality, however I really think you'd be better spending the money on a Turner Engineering or RPI top hat linered engine as you could in theory spend a lot having yours rebuilt to find that you only upset it taking the heads off it which results in it slipping a liner or becoming porous.

Just my 2p worth.

The P38 I had that caught fire had pretty much had a similar sort of restoration done to what you're looking to have done to yours. Was heart breaking watching it burn on the hard shoulder.

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

21st Jul 2014 5:15pm

johnboyairey

Member Since: 11 Jan 2013
Location: surrey
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2012 Range Rover Westminster TDV8 Orkney Grey

they're lovely cars, but you can still buy a really nice original one, in mint condition, low milage....surely for a LOT less money. also agree with the engine posting. unless you happen to have Her Maj's old shooting/horse hack that is.

also agree with the engine posting. though you could send your engine to Turner for a direct recon...

21st Jul 2014 5:37pm

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

dhallworth wrote:
Benfelrr, I know you want to keep your engine, presumably for originality, however I really think you'd be better spending the money on a Turner Engineering or RPI top hat linered engine as you could in theory spend a lot having yours rebuilt to find that you only upset it taking the heads off it which results in it slipping a liner or becoming porous.

Just my 2p worth.

The P38 I had that caught fire had pretty much had a similar sort of restoration done to what you're looking to have done to yours. Was heart breaking watching it burn on the hard shoulder.

David.

Cheers David, sorry to hear about your car fire, can only imagine how that would feel!

RE the engine, basically, I sold my p38 which I knew from new and had as second owner when I changed up to my TDV8, which I have just sold. This will sound like nonsense but the day after I sold the TDV8 had a dream that my p38 was on ebay so looked for a laugh... and erm there it was so I have bought it back. Should never have let it go.

The engine in it is brilliant and never missed the beat, I appreciate all you say and am sure your right but in this particular car I want the engine to stay, and if it all goes wrong I am happy to have everyone say I told you so.

Just one of those stubborn things in life!

Sorry again to hear about your car. 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

21st Jul 2014 11:45pm

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

johnboyairey wrote:
they're lovely cars, but you can still buy a really nice original one, in mint condition, low milage....surely for a LOT less money. also agree with the engine posting. unless you happen to have Her Maj's old shooting/horse hack that is.

also agree with the engine posting. though you could send your engine to Turner for a direct recon...

Yes indeed you can, but this is my old Range Rover I have bought back so would rather have this one as should never have sold it in the first place! Still, you live and learn and she is back now! This time she is staying! 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

21st Jul 2014 11:47pm

dhallworth

Member Since: 10 Oct 2011
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 3104

Sounds like it must be a nice one!

Any pictures of it?

David. 2002 4.6 Vogue SE - Alveston Red with Lightstone Leather
2007 Range Rover Supercharged in Java Black with Ivory Leather
2012 Range Rover 5.0 SC Autobiography in Indus Silver with Jet/Ivory Interior
2012 Range Rover 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography in Baltic Blue with Sand Interior

21st Jul 2014 11:48pm

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

It was when I sold it but at the moment it is looking pretty tired! Hazed lacquer on the bonnet etc. Will stick some pics up when I get a mo. Its dark green with the saddle leather which I know isnt as good as the sand leather but does show mud less badly and have got used to it again in under 40 miles of driving this eve! 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

21st Jul 2014 11:52pm

johnboyairey

Member Since: 11 Jan 2013
Location: surrey
Posts: 2032

sounds like an old romantic to me.... like Richard Burton and Liz taylor. -England's finest on/off relationship.
they liked to spend the money too!
and had a 'drinking' problem.

make sure the tyres are fit for a 'rocky road'.....ooh-err.

however, on the flip side, in my garage i have a pair of centre console side cheeks in saddle leather (i think,) with the walnut sides. (AB) going cheap. -PM if interested, i will check here too.

22nd Jul 2014 1:05am

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

22nd Jul 2014 10:57am

Benfelrr

Member Since: 27 May 2012
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 297

johnboyairey wrote:
sounds like an old romantic to me.... like Richard Burton and Liz taylor. -England's finest on/off relationship.
they liked to spend the money too!
and had a 'drinking' problem.

make sure the tyres are fit for a 'rocky road'.....ooh-err.

however, on the flip side, in my garage i have a pair of centre console side cheeks in saddle leather (i think,) with the walnut sides. (AB) going cheap. -PM if interested, i will check here too.

dont suppose you have a pic of said item, how much are you looking for. 2011 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 TDV8
2003 VW Golf V6 4motion
2001 Range Rover Vogue 4.6
1982 Range Rover in VOGUE
1990 Range Rover Vogue SE
2007 Audi A6 Avant Le Mans Quattro S-Line 3.0 TDI
2007 Skoda Ovtavia 2.0 TDI L&K
2007 GSX-R 750 K7

22nd Jul 2014 10:58am

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