Can Do Update

[PeterP]

Hi All,
Being keeping a fairly low profile lately, more like avoiding computers after working with them for 33 years.
I have been doing little bits and pieces on CanDo over the last few months. Done a few K's in it now, the motor seems to be run in nicely and I am very happy thus far. Apart from the mechanicals the biggest improvement are the Hastee springs, it makes it so much more pleasant to drive. On dirt roads its bumpy and noisy but at least it not trying to send me through the roof.

It was meant to be painted by now but the son in law has been too busy so it will be after Xmas. As such I am doing things I was planning to do after painting. I am currently overhauling the dash. A real $#!#@ thing to pull apart and I am sure it will be just as hard to get back together.
Getting the dash, dash end plates and a few other bits powder coated satin black.
Progress thus far -
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/822.jpg

Reading about overdrives on this and 101UK forum I decided to rebuild the very unprofessional change mechanism I threw together after putting the gear box back in. Looks the goods now -
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/823.jpg

CanDo fortunately has been very rust free. the worst I had seem was where the brackets that support the radiator bolt to the chassis. This was mostly severe surface-rust but if left unattended would have been problematic in a few years time.
The reason I mention it I have now seen slightly worse around the dash that I had not expected. The worst was where brake fluid had spilt on front but I have found a few other places I had not considered previously. The topside of the bottom lip of the dash was fairly rusty. Another was where the bolts come through into the cab for the windscreen pivots brackets. Waters obviously being getting in underneath the corner of the windscreen frame.

Now it is decision time on tyres as the light truck tyres fitted at present are not staying. I've been treading ;) through all and every thread on 101 tyres and wheels and have come to the conclusion to bite the bullet, put the word 'authentic' through the shredder and get the rims widened to 8" thus opening up the world of modern tyres for CanDo.

Overall I am very happy with CanDo :D:D

Peter

[101RRS]

Peter,

If you are going to get wider rims put on to your centres have a careful think about whether 8" is wide enough. I did a check of various tyre brands around 305mm - 315mm/12.5" wide (you will need to get this wide to get the required 35-36" (900mm) rolling diameter) and most of the listings require rims larger than 8". I know a lot of people do put these tyres on 8" rims but I do not know enough to know whether this is good or bad other than to investigate a bit more.

Likewise, you could just stay with your current rims and put Michelin XZL 255/100/16 on. They cost a lot but wear well and look good on a 101 and you save the cost of rim widening.

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

If you go the Michelin's, and you want numbers to do a bulk buy, I'll be in for ten.

[PeterP]

Likewise, you could just stay with your current rims and put Michelin XZL 255/100/16 on. They cost a lot but wear well and look good on a 101 and you save the cost of rim widening. Garry

Cooee told me he had his rims widened for $90 a wheel. I had been quoted from $210 to $250 but think I have found the $90 man on the Gold Coast. Will chase it up. I can get modern 35" tyres for 8.25" rims for about $325 each. Total $415 a corner and then more easily available radial tyres forever.
What are the Michelin XZL 255/100/16 worth?
Any thoughts on the best place to buy 15 of them? (with Mick's 10)?

Peter

[101RRS]

$90 is a good price. Eastern wheel works in Melbourne quoted me $80 for the rim, $50 for labour for each wheel and shipping my old centers to them and shipping the new wheels back for $25 giving a total price of about $150 per wheel.

I was reluctant to put a wider rim on my centres as the 101 wheels are so rare but I figure that if I keep the old rings I can always convert them back with an angle grinder and some rivetts.

I priced Michelin XZLs last month $825 at Bob Jane T Mart - $675 at a local independent tyre shop. So shopping around will give a range of prices.

Garry

[PeterP]

Arghhhh, that's Better

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/1.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/2.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/11/3.jpg

Cheers,
Peter :):D[bigsmile]

[Mick_Marsh]

Excellent work there Peter.

[101RRS]

Nice work there - mine sort of looked like that until just after the first couple of offroad trips and then it looked like I had done nothing to it.

But it does give you a great sense of satisfaction when it all starts coming together.

Garry

[PeterP]

Have finally got the hydraulics sorted, just a bit more bleeding of brakes and final adjustment on the apportioning valve.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/981.jpg

Eventually decided on the Michelin XZL's. They look the goods and drive really well and just as easy on the steering.
The .996 hi-range gear still seems a reasonable road gearing with the 36" dia tyres (previously 33"). Time will tell.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/982.jpg

Since doing the brakes and new tyres the roll-on rattle when backed off does seems as bad, cannot think of any reason why.
I still want to fix this annoying rattle if possible. Since doing the front pinion bearings the noise seems to be from the rear so I am going try some pinion angle blocks first (if I can find some). If that does not cure it dropping the RHS of the motor will be the next option.

Cheers, Peter

[101RRS]

Looking good Peter.

The XZLs are a great tyre for the 101 - they last well and give it a good stance. The biggest issue is their price.

So you still have the front end rumble - I assume you have put in your double carden front shaft?? And you still have it. I find it really annoying. I was thinking of going the whole hog - new bearings in the front of the tfr case, new pinion bearings, DC drive shaft, rotated diff and lowered engine. Not so sure about diff rotation as I do not know enough about the dynamics of UJs etc and the need to have the flanges at either end of the parallel.

So I am waiting for someone (you :)) else to do each of the above and report back.

That aside your 101 is really coming on well - what else do you intend to do?

Cheers

Garry

[PeterP]

So you still have the front end rumble - I assume you have put in your double carden front shaft?? It is not on at the moment. After doing the front diff pinion bearings I decide to put the standard one on. Since there seems to be little noise coming from the front, I have left it off for now. Sorting the rumbles is work in progress and I will try a few more things before dropping the RHS of the engine.

That aside your 101 is really coming on well - what else do you intend to do?
Besides above, getting CanDo and the trailer painted is getting closer, just the standard green in case you wonder.
I would like to find out any info about the original fit out. The original side gates had the holes for the two aerial brackets so it obviously had radios fitted at some stage.
I have the aerial brackets, aerial tuning units and the 3 metre aerials. I have a VHF radio that I suspect may have been used. I am still looking for a vehicle mounting for it.
I think the radio was fitted on top of the battery box but have virtually no information on that side of things. If anyone has any information it would be appreciated.
Cheers, Peter

[Lotz-A-Landies]

<snip> The original side gates had the holes for the two aerial brackets so it obviously had radios fitted at some stage.
I have the aerial brackets, aerial tuning units and the 3 metre aerials. I have a VHF radio that I suspect may have been used. I am still looking for a vehicle mounting for it.
I think the radio was fitted on top of the battery box but have virtually no information on that side of things. If anyone has any information it would be appreciated.
Cheers, PeterPeter

An image of what you have would help!

If it's an AN/PRC-77
http://www.napcointl.com/en/home/product_divisions/prod_desc/an_prc-770/mainColumnParagraphs/00/image/DED_-_PRC77.jpg

You need two items to vehicle mount it! The 2060 amplifier and the 1029 mount (which controls the AS1729 ATU)
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ http://www.armyradio.com/arsc/files/product_thumbnails/MX-6707-03.JPG

BTW the 1029 mount also fits the high power VHF AN RT-524/VRC which also controls the ATU.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/747.jpg

Of course you do have 24V and the distribution box don't you?

Diana

[101RRS]

Let us know how the front drive shaft goes.

Are these any help with the radios etc. There seem to be very few inservice 101s with aerials but here is one, plus some additional internal shots of radios etc.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

The radio setup is certainly not compatible with the fitment of rapier racks.

Cheers

Garry

[PeterP]

An image of what you have would help!

Diana,
I have a GRC160 which you are aware consists of the PRC77 and 2060 amp/powersupply units. I also have two AS1729 ATU with aerial and cables.

What I'm missing is the vehicle mount MT1209/VRC, item on the right, below.
http://www.napcointl.com/en/home/product_divisions/prod_desc/an_prc-77_comp/mainColumnParagraphs/00/image/accessories.png
It appears this mount connects to the power input on the GRC160.
Having never seen the MT1209 I am assuming that it connects to the 24V output of the truck.
So now I need you to tell me you have several MT1209 and there is one at a great price.:):)
Thanks for the info.

[PeterP]

Garry,
Thanks for the pics, first time I have seen them. Is this Oz fitment, where were they taken?

Unfortunately it is impossible to see what the units on the side rack and the battery box are. If the camera was angled a few degrees higher in the pic below it would have told much of the story.

It will good to see your rapier racks fitted, when is that likely to happen?



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

The radio setup is certainly not compatible with the fitment of rapier racks.

Cheers, Peter

[101RRS]

The pics of the internals were taken at Cooma 2008 in a well known SA restored 101.

The racks will only go in when there is some sort of display to be done as tie down points and other bits need to be removed to fit them in. I need to track down all the other bits that go with the racks like missiles :).

Already had a scrappy knocking at my door offering to take them off my hands :mad:.

Garry

[PeterP]

Thought I should do a quick update as I have finally started some body work. Removed the tray, cleaned the chassis and fuel tank. Then sorted the rear bumper. Still a long way to go but looking good thus far
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/345.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/04/433.jpg

What a lovely view!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/346.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/347.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/446.jpg

And now the battery box
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/06/348.jpg

For those like me that like to see all the pictures the CanDo website has been finally bought up to date.

LR101FC - Progress November 2010 (http://users.comcen.com.au/~peterp/LR101FC%20Progress/Nov10/index.html)
LR101FC - Progress June 2011 (http://users.comcen.com.au/~peterp/LR101FC%20Progress/June11/index.html)
LR101FC - Progress June 2012 (http://users.comcen.com.au/~peterp/LR101FC%20Progress/June12/index.html)

Cheers, Peter

[Larry]

Garry,
Thanks for the pics, first time I have seen them. Is this Oz fitment, where were they taken?

Unfortunately it is impossible to see what the units on the side rack and the battery box are. If the camera was angled a few degrees higher in the pic below it would have told much of the story.

It will good to see your rapier racks fitted, when is that likely to happen?


Cheers, Peter


A bit late, but here is another pic of that vehicle.:angel:

[101 Ron]

Let us know how the front drive shaft goes.

Are these any help with the radios etc. There seem to be very few inservice 101s with aerials but here is one, plus some additional internal shots of radios etc.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/truck09.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/101032.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e334/gazzz21/101031.jpg

The radio setup is certainly not compatible with the fitment of rapier racks.

Cheers

Garry
The top picture is at Homebush....2 EME services during some sort of open day.
The vehicle would have been one of about 4 101s stationed at North Head.
I use to spend a little bit of time at homebush doing my Reccy Mec training on M816 wreakers, but I never paid any time to 101s on the rare appearences they made at Homebush or 23 FD Reg RAA HQ Battery at Kograh.

note There is no rubber extension flare on the front wheel arch like the South aussie 101s.......most likely the Sydney 101s went though 2 base workshops at Mascot and didnt get the up dates like the South Aussie 101s

[The ho har's]

As a lot of you already know our good friend PeterP passed away from a very short illness with cancer last month. His Widow, Claudia, has asked us to sell his 101 on her behalf. We have decided to buy Can Do. When we pick him up I will upload the most recent pictures of Can Do, now fully restored to original condition.

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Can Do

[Homestar]

Wow, that looks great. Can't wait to see it in person. :)

[The ho har's]

Wow, that looks great. Can't wait to see it in person. :)

You will, Peter was reluctant to drive Can Do long distances, though as you know we have no trouble driving a 101 great distances :D

Mrs hh:angel:

[67hardtop]

Does that mean we will be seeing his n hers 101's at Melrose show next year???

Cheers Rod

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[The ho har's]

Does that mean we will be seeing his n hers 101's at Melrose show next year???

Cheers Rod

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No not if we can sell "herc: before then:) Oh and Melrose is highly on the cards for the LONG trip down :o:D

Mrs hh:angel: