30-260 HH's 101 Forward Control

[The ho har's]

Well quite a few of you know that ho har has bought a 101 forward control :D


Introducing 'hercules' or 'herc' for short:D it is finally home and here are the pics.....

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Mrs hh:angel:

[Ranga]

Well, ain't that the cutest thing :)

[The ho har's]

Well, ain't that the cutest thing :)


It comes complete with camping gear:o:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[isuzurover]

Very nice...

So how long before you need to buy more acreage to store all the landies??? :D

[The ho har's]

Very nice...

So how long before you need to buy more acreage to store all the landies??? :D


You obviously haven't been here before;) plenty of room here:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[OLR-067]

Nice one HoHars....:D

Gotta love the 101's.

Paul

[malleefowl]

Is there going to be a 101 lift off camper?:p
Cheers,
Mary

[Mick-Kelly]

Very very nice. green is my colour :p

[Mick_Marsh]

Well done!
A UK import model. I believe it has a 3.9 V8. Is the motor original to the vehicle or was the 3.5 replaced with a 3.9?
What is the grand plan? What do you intend to do with it?
regards
Mick

[easo]

How much camping gear?

Easo

[The ho har's]

Well done!
A UK import model. I believe it has a 3.9 V8. Is the motor original to the vehicle or was the 3.5 replaced with a 3.9?
What is the grand plan? What do you intend to do with it?
regards
Mick

It arrived this afternoon so haven't had a chance to look at the engine number or any other plates..will do soon enough though:)...Plans, well to keep original as much as possible and enjoy it:D

that is about it;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

How much camping gear?

Easo

what you only want to know about camping gear:o

Stove, cooking gear, table, chair, soap, aerogard, is that enough info yet:p


Mrs hh:angel:

[Ranga]

what you only want to know about camping gear:o

Stove, cooking gear, table, chair, soap, aerogard, is that enough info yet:p


Mrs hh:angel:

You should make a canopy for that and sell me yours off the Defender :p

[DODGE]

Very nice indeed. love the wheel carrier,thats one thing i want to make.:)
Gaz

[Garry]

Looking good,

G

[numpty]

Well done Ho Hars.

About time Harry had his own toy ;)

[juddy]

A fine toy you have there, you will soon have one of all the different land rovers made!! A Rapier radar trailer would finish it off nicely......;)

[mikesolo]

Looks great, how do you find the time to work on all your projects. Would love one myself

Mike

[rwa_michael_wright]

A nice example. Haven't seen that one, is it recently imported?

[101RRS]

Welcome to the club - they are a great vehicle.

Enjoy

Garry

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Welcome to the club - they are a great vehicle < if you have no toes on your left foot! >.

Enjoy
GarryBut I do love the sound of the V8? Hmmmmmmmmm Nice! :) :) :)

[ellard]

Congradulation guys

Another nice toy for the collection

All the best

[Ausfree]

Looks in good nick, C.:D:D

[The ho har's]

Looks in good nick, C.:D:D


It is currently registered and runs....though we bought it without a roadworthy as there is some minor work to be done and we will be putting it on club plates;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Col.Coleman]

I tried to pay a visit for a Beau Peep, but it appears a certain Red Truck threw a jealousy fit, and didn't want to take Harry Home:D

Lucky I did call round too. LT95's don't like transaxle oil.:(

Looking Good.

CC

[Ausfree]

Been reading up on 101's in James Taylor's excellent book called "Land Rover, 60 years of the 4x4 Workhorse" and I see the 101 was originally designed as a gun tower for the Pommy Army. Guess you will have to buy a 105mm Howitzer to make it a perfect pigeon pair, C!!:p Another bit of useless info ( and I guess you know this already) it is mentioned on page 186 that in Australia they played around with putting a Ford Falcon engine in the 101. Must not have worked out because they put the original 4.4 litre Rover V8 back in and sold it off. The vehicle was eventually scrapped in 2004!!:) This book is a goldmine of info on "Real Landies", not Range Rovers or Disco's or (sob:() Freelanders!! Cheers!!!

[101RRS]

The vehicle was eventually scrapped in 2004!!:)

Not so - it currently lives in Cairns with its powered trailer. Do a search of the FC section and you will find both old and new pics of it.

And no - the owner is not keen to sell it.

Garry

[UncleHo]

Is that the one with the Rubery-Owens powered trailer? the Aust Army test vehicle, which was for some years used in NT/WA as a mobile chuckwagon for a tag-a-long outback tour company, had a Ford 350 fitted to the LT95 from memory was for sale a few years ago for $100,000 there was a write-up in Overlander or 4x4 Aust in the 90's about it

cheers

[Ausfree]

Not so - it currently lives in Cairns with its powered trailer. Do a search of the FC section and you will find both old and new pics of it.

And no - the owner is not keen to sell it.

Garry
Ah, so don't believe everything you read!!!;) Maybe somebody ought to bring James Taylor up to date on the fate of that vehicle. I also read powered trailors and 101's, do not make a happy union!!Trials were scrapped on this combination!!! My assumption is the trailor was pushing too hard in difficult conditions making for nasty situations, like jacknifing!!! Would that be correct???

[101RRS]

Is that the one with the Rubery-Owens powered trailer? the Aust Army test vehicle, which was for some years used in NT/WA as a mobile chuckwagon for a tag-a-long outback tour company, had a Ford 350 fitted to the LT95 from memory was for sale a few years ago for $100,000 there was a write-up in Overlander or 4x4 Aust in the 90's about it

cheers

Yes

[Lotz-A-Landies]

There was also a Scottorn Bushmaster powered trailer and Series III 1 Ton combination in Australia. Both prototypes bought out of the Rover Special Products factory, first saw it in 1974 and later the tractor in Alice Springs in the early 1980's.

Unfortunately the owners of the tractor didn't know about the trailer and thought the drive coupling was only a PTO unit.

[extreme]

Thats impressive :cool:

[The ho har's]

We called for some help as 'herc' wouldn't start, CC to the rescue:)...found a faulty wire to the coil which was rectified and now he runs sweet...the radiator looked interesting so off to our radiator person for a look see...probably a new one:)

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the clutch master and slave cylinder were purchased today, (this is the reason that it was sitting at the mechanics in the first place) so while out the pedal

got makeover along with the steering wheel, flash aren't they;)

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Extreme poped over this morning to collect his AULRO jumper, he and HH took the rear wheels of to check brakes, half shafts and wheel bearings...all look great so wheels back on after a clean up:D

we are moving very quickly forward with this vehicle....
while 'bessie' is crying in the background:(, she will get there I can assure everyone
:(:D
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Mrs hh:angel:

[Col.Coleman]

The steering wheel looks much better.

Am I coming back this weekend to refit the clutch pedal and sort the black out switch wiring?

How did the brakes look?

CC

[Lotz-A-Landies]

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Mrs hh:angel:All looking very bright and shiny! :BigThumb:

Is Bessie still sitting on the trailer so Digger can pick her up? :D

Diana

[The ho har's]

The steering wheel looks much better.

Am I coming back this weekend to refit the clutch pedal and sort the black out switch wiring?

How did the brakes look?

CC


Looked like brand new:D and the bearings had new grease in them...PeterP is coming over tomorrow in his 101 for a look see around 10am:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

All looking very bright and shiny! :BigThumb:

Is Bessie still sitting on the trailer so Digger can pick her up? :D

Diana


Bessie is sitting on the car hoist and has been for months......well most of the time anyway... I don't think digger is interested in bessie as he has his own 2a's but a 101 may be different, and we won't go anywhere near the
MMMMMMMMMgunbuggyMMMMM area will we:p:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Clutch cylinder in, slave in sortly, radiator ordered will be here on Friday...was pressure clean yesterday, chassis and motor/gearbox...yeah yeah will take photos in the morn;)


runing along quite smoothly ATM:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Well done!
A UK import model. I believe it has a 3.9 V8. Is the motor original to the vehicle or was the 3.5 replaced with a 3.9?
What is the grand plan? What do you intend to do with it?
regards
Mick


Finally checked today and the motor is original as is the chassis as per the REMLR site :D

[Mick_Marsh]

Finally checked today and the motor is original as is the chassis as per the REMLR site :D
So that would be a 3.5 Australian delivered then.
Good buy!
Any idea of it's name?

[The ho har's]

So that would be a 3.5 Australian delivered then.
Good buy!
Any idea of it's name?

no we have some sanding to do to work that out;):D

[101RRS]

Sorry - a bit confused - so it is an aussie 101 and not a brit/brunei 101????

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

Apparently so.
The former owner told me it was a UK import, so I wasn't interested.
Had I known it was ex-ADF, it might be on a truck heading south right now.

Oh well. It's good the Ho Har's have got it. I'm sure they will give it the TLC it deserves.

[The ho har's]

Sorry - a bit confused - so it is an aussie 101 and not a brit/brunei 101????

Garry

Yes, we checked the chasis number on REMLR before we bought it and now confirm the engine is original, so all Aussie, one of the 50-58 imported, or maybe one of only 38 for the ADF:D

[Sleepy]

Very nice Mrs HH. Enjoy :)
(one day :( )

[Mick_Marsh]

Very nice Mrs HH. Enjoy :)
(one day :( )
We've had this conversation before Sleepy.
Let me know when you're ready to buy one.
We'll find one for you.

[zulu Delta 534]

It's alive!!
A nice new radiator, clutch lines and a few brake parts and then one or two minor tweaks and Harry is off around the paddock with a great big smile on his dial.
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Regards
Glen

[The ho har's]

Yes it drives..it has always run just needed the clutch fixed and a new radiator oh and how sweet it is:D:D

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Mrs hh:angel:

[Blknight.aus]

you two need to hurry up and grow old and senile so I can come and make some unfair purchases.

[The ho har's]

you two need to hurry up and grow old and senile so I can come and make some unfair purchases.


Over HH's dead body:D...he has a 101 now and it will stay here:p

Mrs hh:angel:


PS it may need a tune up so if you are lucky we may let you sit in the drivers seat:p;):D

[Mick_Marsh]

Over HH's dead body:D...he has one now and it will stay here:p

Mrs hh:angel:


PS it may need a tune up so if you are lucky we may let you sit in the drivers seat:p;):D
HH has a dead body?!

[Timj]

I got a drive this afternoon :). Very nice! :D

It really is in good nick and once the small things are all fixed it will go like a trooper.

TimJ.

[Blknight.aus]

HH has a dead body?!

why do you think he got the 101, have you tried getting corpses over the side of a series?

[The ho har's]

HH has a dead body?!


why do you think he got the 101, have you tried getting corpses over the side of a series?


yeah yeah you pair have adjusted the wording now:p

Mrs hh:angel:

[Blknight.aus]

I will admit to having thought about mentioning something about the lines on which you are thinking Mrs HH...

However you will note the lack of last edited details under the posts....

see I am learning to be subtle (not sure if this post indicates that the lessons are being retained)

[The ho har's]

Off to sort out the gas certificate today then to the Auto Electrician to sort batteries

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Herc just fits on the trailer, at least he can't move sideways:angel:

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Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Really a close shave on the trailor, Mrs HH!!:o

[The ho har's]

Really a close shave on the trailor, Mrs HH!!:o


there was about a mil on each side:D

herc's exhaust next week then Gas and roadworthy shoud be done within 2 weeks:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Unimog down under]

Hi,
Nice truck, there arn't meany of those in NZ.
Have always thought they have nice lines.;)
Stephen

[digger]

Close shave!

I'd congratulate 'whoever' may have built that trailer exactly to spec!

and its square, would've been embarrasing to get 1/2 way onto trailer and suddenly not have enough room!!

WELL DONE I SAY!!


(its huge even behind "RED" - no real back vision in mirror then!!

cheers
Digger

[The ho har's]

PeterP (A fellow 101 owner who lives not to far away, thanks for the help) came over today to help sort out the wiring, there is some confusing stuff happening in this truck, so we sorted what was what and it seems the Black Out switch has issues:( which hopefully will be fixed shortly.

We rewired the 12volt system from the inverter so when it goes to the Gas place on Monday he has everything there to bring it back to petrol as well as gas, gas only ATM.

Will take some pics when the newly manufactured petrol tank;) goes back in:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Herc is back on the trailer heading to the Gas certification place tomorrow:D

a pick of the unpainted petrol tank:)

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Mrs hh:angel:

[101RRS]

What size is the tank? Any reason why you did not also have it on the outside of the winch? Can you run your winch cable out the back with the tank in place?

Cheers

Garry

[101 Ron]

Misguided 2 with a petrol tank over and behind the rear diff is a excellant set up as it has both good petrol and gas capacties and the whole thing can be well executed without taking up room in the tray by placing the gas tank in the original petrol tank position.
My 101 is kind of the reverse with a smaller between the chassis rails tank behind the rear diff, but I can carry extra petrol beside the winch in a jerrycan.
But I usually carry a water jerry there, as I have the two jerrycan holders on the rear corners too.
The space between the winch and LHS rear wheel has a tool box to carry winching gear.
This tool box has a space behind and above it to clear the winch cable for reward winching and to the rear is where I normally leave my cable (so others can follow :lol2:)
I pull about 160 to 200 ks out of a 63lt water cap LPG tank......I dont know what the useable capacity is.
I find the 160 km min on road range will get me from one LPG servo to another on the East coast no problems.( I find most trips I do in my 101 is well under 160 km and it is only on special runs , rallies , events I ever need more LPG range.)
If I need more I just use the petrol to fill in the gaps and still have a long range without loosing space in the tray.
I find in the real world with the overdrive I can sit on 90kph at 2200 rpm and get good fuel burn.
Driving in sand in 40 degree c heat with bar treads and any though of fuel economy just goes out the window either gas or petrol.

[101 Ron]

To loose the rearward winch capacity I think would be a mistake.
The winch on the 101 is a good when it is understood its strenghs and weaknesses.
Winching from the rear opens a whole new world which people with front mounted winches will never realise.
Trailers can be loaded with a rear winch , or a trailer winched up a hill separate from the vehicle and it is really nice to know if you drive into the poo , you can get out the same way you got in by your self.

[The ho har's]

What size is the tank? Any reason why you did not also have it on the outside of the winch? Can you run your winch cable out the back with the tank in place?

Cheers

Garry

Around 50ltrs, caus we didn't want to, yes we can

Mrs hh:angel:

ps hh is watching the motoring racing so you got me;)

[The ho har's]

To loose the rearward winch capacity I think would be a mistake.
The winch on the 101 is a good when it is understood its strenghs and weaknesses.
Winching from the rear opens a whole new world which people with front mounted winches will never realise.
Trailers can be loaded with a rear winch , or a trailer winched up a hill separate from the vehicle and it is really nice to know if you drive into the poo , you can get out the same way you got in by your self.

As I have stated we can still winch from the rear

Mr hh:angel:

[101 Ron]

While I am at it the 101 winch has less chance off doing damage if overloaded by mistake( sticking overload clutch) or on purpose winching from the rear.( been there done that )
Winching from the front the cable goes though the two pulleys just behind the LHS front wheel which will bend under a overload.( like forgeting to disenaging the winch PTO and driving off )
Also this winch will drag the vehicle as a whole sideways off a tree or just the front or rear( no tirfor required)

[The ho har's]

Misguided 2 with a petrol tank over and behind the rear diff is a excellant set up as it has both good petrol and gas capacties and the whole thing can be well executed without taking up room in the tray by placing the gas tank in the original petrol tank position.
My 101 is kind of the reverse with a smaller between the chassis rails tank behind the rear diff, but I can carry extra petrol beside the winch in a jerrycan.
But I usually carry a water jerry there, as I have the two jerrycan holders on the rear corners too.
The space between the winch and LHS rear wheel has a tool box to carry winching gear.
This tool box has a space behind and above it to clear the winch cable for reward winching and to the rear is where I normally leave my cable (so others can follow :lol2:)
I pull about 160 to 200 ks out of a 63lt water cap LPG tank......I don't know what the useable capacity is.
I find the 160 km min on road range will get me from one LPG servo to another on the East coast no problems.( I find most trips I do in my 101 is well under 160 km and it is only on special runs , rallies , events I ever need more LPG range.)
If I need more I just use the petrol to fill in the gaps and still have a long range without loosing space in the tray.
I find in the real world with the overdrive I can sit on 90kph at 2200 rpm and get good fuel burn.
Driving in sand in 40 degree c heat with bar treads and any though of fuel economy just goes out the window either gas or petrol.


We have our gas where the original petrol tank was and a second is behind the rear diff just like Iain's...and Iain's is a cool truck as we have driven it many times:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[pfillery]

We called for some help as 'herc' wouldn't start, CC to the rescue:)...found a faulty wire to the coil which was rectified and now he runs sweet...the radiator looked interesting so off to our radiator person for a look see...probably a new one:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/03/1123.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/437.jpg

the clutch master and slave cylinder were purchased today, (this is the reason that it was sitting at the mechanics in the first place) so while out the pedal

got makeover along with the steering wheel, flash aren't they;)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/04/131.jpg


Extreme poped over this morning to collect his AULRO jumper, he and HH took the rear wheels of to check brakes, half shafts and wheel bearings...all look great so wheels back on after a clean up:D

we are moving very quickly forward with this vehicle....
while 'bessie' is crying in the background:(, she will get there I can assure everyone
:(:D
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/438.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/05/439.jpg

Mrs hh:angel:

Mrs HH, what did you use to paint the steering wheel? Looks flash but is it designed to handle being used? Mine could use freshening up in places.

[UncleHo]

G'day Mrs HH :)

Be careful when bleeding the brakes on the 101, as if too energetic you can snap the Bakerlite disc in the Booster,the replacement ex UK is :eek::eek::eek: but there is a Coy. in Brisbane that modified an Aust vehicle one (machined down from memory) to fit, this was done on "Black Bitch 2" years ago

cheers

[Mick_Marsh]

G'day Mrs HH :)

Be careful when bleeding the brakes on the 101, as if too energetic you can snap the Bakerlite disc in the Booster,the replacement ex UK is :eek::eek::eek: but there is a Coy. in Brisbane that modified an Aust vehicle one (machined down from memory) to fit, this was done on "Black Bitch 2" years ago

cheers
What are the sympoms if this disc is broken?

[The ho har's]

Mrs HH, what did you use to paint the steering wheel? Looks flash but is it designed to handle being used? Mine could use freshening up in places.


A dremel is used to make V's where cracks are then filled with resin, sanded back undercoated and painted in 2pack:) My '63 wheel is proving to be a little tougher to do because of the wire spokes.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

G'day Mrs HH :)

Be careful when bleeding the brakes on the 101, as if too energetic you can snap the Bakerlite disc in the Booster,the replacement ex UK is :eek::eek::eek: but there is a Coy. in Brisbane that modified an Aust vehicle one (machined down from memory) to fit, this was done on "Black Bitch 2" years ago

cheersAre you talking about the "regulator" disk or what ever it's called. In a lot of vehicles it is made of rubber and gives a feel to the pedal. The harder the disk the harder the pedal and with a hard disk you are more likely to lock the brakes early.

A booster overhaul company in Sydney's Silverwater had some made up for PBR boosters in Holdens and they proved too soft so had others made in a harder compound, in the mean time he used the soft ones in another model that had a habit of locking up the brakes, with excellent results.

Diana

[UncleHo]

G'day Mick_Marsh :)

No boost, and a very "Clunky" feeling pedal, it was about 10 years ago so I have forgotten what it was like exactly,but I remember it was very morris minor like :( (very hard pedal very little workie) T

The disc was suspected to have been snapped whilst being bleed, so it would possibly been from stomping on it (full pedal movement) when little or no hydraulic resistance.


cheers

[The ho har's]

Well it is done:D


We have a gas certificate:arms::arms: sailed though nice and easily:D

and we now know we have on board 183lts of gas and 45ltrs petrol:)

now to get a roadworthy:)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Timj]

Well it is done:D


We have a gas certificate:arms::arms: sailed though nice and easily:D

and we now know we have on board 183lts of gas and 45ltrs petrol:)

now to get a roadworthy:)


Mrs hh:angel:

Fantastic! Now you have two weeks before Bundaberg :D:BigThumb:

[The ho har's]

Have got quiet a lot done this weekend:D

Finished getting herc back on duel fuel :) put new bailey channels in door tops, refitted the repaired canopy, put seats back, doors repaired and back on and numerous other sundry items and lots of swearing from hh as some things didn't go his way:(

and of course it didn't happen without....

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Mrs hh:angel:

[easo]

G'day C, what will be the final color? AusCam/Green????

Easo

[The ho har's]

G'day C, what will be the final color? AusCam/Green????

Easo

Not sure...hh is pretty handy with spray painting trucks......maybe DesertCam though:twisted::D

Mrs hh:angel:

[stuee]

Not sure...hh is pretty handy with spray painting trucks......maybe DesertCam though:twisted::D

Mrs hh:angel:

Looking good :cool:

I've been hinking about colours lately for my beast. Original plan was the standard DBG with the right bits galved as if it came from the factory but I have been toying with the idea of getting it done in a metallic bronze similar to what the recent limited edition defenders came out as. Only problem is that I cant figure out what the canvas colour should be to make it work. Missus is telling me I'm being daft though, and to stick to my original plan :p

[The ho har's]

Looking good :cool:

I've been hinking about colours lately for my beast. Original plan was the standard DBG with the right bits galved as if it came from the factory but I have been toying with the idea of getting it done in a metallic bronze similar to what the recent limited edition defenders came out as. Only problem is that I cant figure out what the canvas colour should be to make it work. Missus is telling me I'm being daft though, and to stick to my original plan :p

Yours not being an Aussie one would be DBG I would think...hey it is your truck do what you like with it...if you are not going back to original go for it:D


Ours is not original as in we have made mods that the purist would not like but hey it is hh's truck...

on the other hand my series 2a is totally original from AMF spec and i like it that way:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

:arms:We have a Roadworthy:arms:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Yours not being an Aussie one would be DBG I would think...hey it is your truck do what you like with it...if you are not going back to original go for it:D
Ours is not original as in we have made mods that the purist would not like but hey it is hh's truck...

on the other hand my series 2a is totally original from AMF spec and i like it that way:DMrs hh:angel:So HH is going to paint the 101 red? :wasntme:

(Congrats on the RWC! :) )

[The ho har's]

So HH is going to paint the 101 red? :wasntme:

(Congrats on the RWC! :) )


nup Probably Desert cam:o should look great...what you think:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

nup Probably Desert cam:o should look great...what you think:)

Mrs hh:angel:Probably look good, but which desert cam?

Norforce?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1462.jpg

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

Iraq?
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I prefer the one for Iraq, the tan seems to be a darker burnt colour to the almost pink of the regular AusCam.

[The ho har's]

Probably look good, but which desert cam?

Norforce?
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Afghanistan?
http://media.nowpublic.net/images//cb/b/cbb35419d3b2923caff8ef5c8dd8713c.jpg

Iraq?
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2011/06/1463.jpg

I prefer the one for Iraq, the tan seems to be a darker burnt colour to the almost pink of the regular AusCam.


HH has been trolling the US sites ad found some nice ones ...do a serch;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[UncleHo]

Congratulations on the RWC, now all you have to do is to get it Regoed,if there are problems just quote the Rego no of one that is already registered,as it depends on the "operator" as to how well you go ;)

BTW. I have Bob Morrison's book Landrovers in the Gulf War (GW-1) which has colour pics of the 101's and their Camo and markings


cheers

[The ho har's]

Congratulations on the RWC, now all you have to do is to get it Regoed,if there are problems just quote the Rego no of one that is already registered,as it depends on the "operator" as to how well you go ;)

BTW. I have Bob Morrison's book Landrovers in the Gulf War (GW-1) which has colour pics of the 101's and their Camo and markings


cheers

Thanks for the info and congrats to you also for winning the raffle:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

:banana:Registered:banana:

[Mick_Marsh]

:banana:Registered:banana:

Woo Hoo!

[Ausfree]

:banana:Registered:banana:

Wacko, well done!!:twobeers::arms::clap2::thumbsup:

[extreme]

Good work! Now can we swap vehicles for the day. :angel:

[The ho har's]

Good work! Now can we swap vehicles for the day. :angel:


Uummmm NO:p

Mrs hh:angel:


PS have you a Daimler or Rolls Royce:twisted::p

[extreme]

Is that no to "Good work" ?

[Ausfree]

Actually, being an old bloke and a member of the CMF in the late 60's and remembering the left hand drive Studebaker and GMC, 6 wheel drive trucks (I was in the artillery and they were used as gun towers) I would love to see your vehicle.

[The ho har's]

Uummmm NO:p

Mrs hh:angel:


PS have you a Daimler or Rolls Royce:twisted::p

Only if you have


Is that no to "Good work" ?

otherwise NO:p

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Actually, being an old bloke and a member of the CMF in the late 60's and remembering the left hand drive Studebaker and GMC, 6 wheel drive trucks (I was in the artillery and they were used as gun towers) I would love to see your vehicle.


Well we are not comming down there anytime soon, sooo..you have to have a holiday;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[malleefowl]

What a beauty Harry!You must both be happy-can't wait to see it in the flesh.
maybe Qld next winter.
Cheers,
mary

[The ho har's]

What a beauty Harry!You must both be happy-can't wait to see it in the flesh.
maybe Qld next winter.
Cheers,
mary

thanks Mary as you know Harry has always wanted one, his pride and joy I can tell you:D...yes would be great to see you next winter, stay as long as you like:D

[cucinadio]

nice !!!, very nice .....well done guys!!!

[digger]

101 Forward Control | parts and spares | www.lrseries.com | L. R. Series (http://www.lrseries.com/shop/category/listing/108/76/101-Forward-Control.html)

may be of use for parts (UK site)

[praxis]

Hi Ho Ha's,
As you know I have been out of circulation for a few months now, so i didn't even know you had bought the 101. Wow What a job you have done of him! I am so glad you bought him, as he looked so lonely and dejected outside the mechanic's place. Cant wait to get back to the coast and have a look if you don't mind (and pay my GCLOC dues !!) Once again, congratulations. Dave

[Newbs-IIA]

Wow shows how much I am out of the loop these days haha, didn't even know you guys had one of these :cool:

Looks awesome can't wait to check it out in person soon I hope, when in the next trip planned?

[The ho har's]

Wow shows how much I am out of the loop these days haha, didn't even know you guys had one of these :cool:

Looks awesome can't wait to check it out in person soon I hope, when in the next trip planned?


Well get your arse into gear and get over here will you;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Newbs-IIA]

3 more exams to go and I'm done for the year :D

[The ho har's]

3 more exams to go and I'm done for the year :D


See you soon then:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

An update on 'herc":D

I have been given permission to post pics:D

He has had a paint job done, looks flash:D

Sorry purists/rivet counters...



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/666.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/641.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/667.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/668.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/669.jpg


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/670.jpg


It is all Easo's fault, he gave hh a Afghanistan giggle hat, which he wears every day, that is where he got the inspiration from:D

The canvas is being repainted as we look:)

So we have an afghanistan cameoed 101:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sleepy]

That looks great. :D Love that rear wheel carrier too.

[The ho har's]

That looks great. :D Love that rear wheel carrier too.


We will see you in July?????

Mrs hh:angel:

[banjo]

Looks great, I realy like that.

[stuee]

An update on 'herc":D

I have been given permission to post pics:D

He has had a paint job done, looks flash:D

Sorry purists/rivet counters...



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/641.jpg

It is all Easo's fault, he gave hh a Afghanistan giggle hat, which he wears every day, that is where he got the inspiration from:D

The canvas is being repainted as we look:)

So we have an afghanistan cameoed 101:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Whats the base colour as shown in the picture above?

Its looking really great with the new paint scheme!

[pfillery]

I think your talking about a civilian SIIa or SIIb, so this conversation should be in another place.

If you don't mind, I'll arrange for the posts to be moved.

Diana

No problem. I'm going to have a look tomorrow so if it is an ex army unit I'll post up appropriate details. Just as an aside, are they particularly popular with landy enthusiasts? I saw a few sites that all said the model was a failure hence the low numbers. As they are more the size of a truck than a landy series they would only appeal to a small percentage, unless of course military.

[Mick_Marsh]

I saw a few sites that all said the model was a failure hence the low numbers.
Not a 101 then.

[The ho har's]

Whats the base colour as shown in the picture above?

Its looking really great with the new paint scheme!

Australian Standard..PPG range...Sand Y44

We are off to a military Vehicle show soon, so will be good to see/get comments on the paint scheme.

Mrs hh:angel:

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I think your talking about a civilian SIIa or SIIb, so this conversation should be in another place.
If you don't mind, I'll arrange for the posts to be moved.
Diana
No problem. ....There is a new thread on the subject of the cab over hyjack. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/fcs-military-variations/142739-cab-over-land-rover-post1611605.html#post1611505

[Sleepy]

We will see you in July?????

Mrs hh:angel:

Still working on it Mrs HH, My leave is in June so will try and stretch it a little.
Not confirmed yet.:(:)

[stuee]

Australian Standard..PPG range...Sand Y44

We are off to a military Vehicle show soon, so will be good to see/get comments on the paint scheme.

Mrs hh:angel:

Thanks for that. I've seen a nice 101 in a similar colour on the All Wheel Trim page which I quite like the look of:
http://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/Images/101-sand.jpg

You'll have to post up photos when you have the canvas finished. Are you using dye or just painting over the canvas??

[easo]

Looks like you will be needing a matching hat and shirts then???

Easo

[The ho har's]

Thanks for that. I've seen a nice 101 in a similar colour on the All Wheel Trim page which I quite like the look of:
http://www.allwheeltrim.co.uk/Images/101-sand.jpg

You'll have to post up photos when you have the canvas finished. Are you using dye or just painting over the canvas??


It is being painted, our canvas guy recons it will work:) will post pics when it is all finished.

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Looks like you will be needing a matching hat and shirts then???

Easo


Yes please;), HH's hat is nearly worn out:(

Then when we drive down the beach everyone will only see wheels:p:twisted:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

There is a new thread on the subject of the cab over hyjack. http://www.aulro.com/afvb/fcs-military-variations/142739-cab-over-land-rover-post1611605.html#post1611505
Why didn't you take my "Not a 101 then" post with the others?

[Sleepy]

What sort of paint do you use on canvas? I wouldn't mind freshening mine up.

[The ho har's]

What sort of paint do you use on canvas? I wouldn't mind freshening mine up.

Exactly the same as on our 101, 2pac, don't put on to heavy as the canvas/paint will crack;) and it is looking great, a bit more tomorrow and should be done. You can see it first hand in July;):)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ausfree]

Lookin good Mrs HH, I can just picture Mr HH and yourself in fully cammo gear driving that rig!!!:D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Why didn't you take my "Not a 101 then" post with the others?Because I'm not a mod in REMLR, I can only request the same as you and if the REMLR Mods "Phoenix" and "LR V8" or one of the super mods choose not to, it stays where it is. I did make the request but it does not seem to have been acted upon or it remains for other reasons.

The report post button is your friend.

Yes you can report your own posts, and that will bring it to the attention of "the little mod who could"! :D

[Mick_Marsh]

Because I'm not a mod in REMLR, I can only request the same as you and if the REMLR Mods "Phoenix" and "LR V8" or one of the super mods choose not to, it stays where it is. I did make the request but it does not seem to have been acted upon or it remains for other reasons.
Now I can't even edit it.
Could one who can please delete it and the other associated threads?

[The ho har's]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/706.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/448.jpg

[numpty]

Looking flash H H's

I'll have to take it for a drive next time I'm there.........whenever that may be:(

[Ratel10mm]

That looks superb! Well done the Ho Hars. :thumbsup::thumbsup::clap2:

[Killer]

I will have to pull my finger out and make your fairlead, won't I.:)

Cheers, Mick.

[easo]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/706.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/01/448.jpg

Take the roof off, add some heavy weapons and you guys will have a 101 mothership!!

[The ho har's]

Thanks Daniel...I see some of the Purists aren't happy...ohh well it is our 101 and we are happy with it:D

so where are the weapons??

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

Yes easo. A couple of these would look good in the back of the 101.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

Know where there are a couple lying around?


Mrs HH, who are the purists that don't like it? I've been trying to buy a desert camo one I quite like since before christmas.

[stuee]

Mrs HH, who are the purists that don't like it? I've been trying to buy a desert camo one I quite like since before christmas.

Must ask the same question. Unless they are PM'ing you I cant tell who they are. They should go along to the 101 club forum if they want to have a cry about originality. Nothing you've done that cant be easily returned to original. That's the approach I'm taking with mine.

[Sleepy]

Looks awful, send it down to me and I will paint it properly for you. Should only take me, say, 48 months give or take a decade..:p





" It's your 101, paint it.":D:D

[Lotz-A-Landies]

Thanks Daniel...I see some of the Purists aren't happy...ohh well it is our 101 and we are happy with it:D

so where are the weapons??

Mrs hh:angel:Don't take silence to reflect dislike. I think it looks great.

Did the seat base fit? Although it does need to be reupholstered. I can likely spare one of the slit lamp reduced lighting hoods for you too.

Diana

[Mick_Marsh]

They should go along to the 101 club forum if they want to have a cry about originality.
Bitchy! For good reason though.

I like to see them civilianised. Look at Sleepy's. I was bidding on that when it was on ebay.

[easo]

Morning Mick!

Mrs HH, PM inbound.

[Mick_Marsh]

Looks awful, send it down to me and I will paint it properly for you. Should only take me, say, 48 months give or take a decade..:p





" It's your 101, paint it.":D:D

You've got no space.
I can find some though.


Good morning easo.

[harry]

bugger the rivet counters, it looks terrific.

if i had known earlier i would have suggested some flex agent for the canvas painting, we use it sometimes to soften aircraft fabric coatings, especially with two pack paints.

anyway it won't matter if you don't roll up the sides.

[weeds]

You missed the mirrors.....

[The ho har's]

Yes easo. A couple of these would look good in the back of the 101.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=42816&stc=1&d=1327318531

Know where there are a couple lying around?


Mrs HH, who are the purists that don't like it? I've been trying to buy a desert camo one I quite like since before christmas.

Not refering to you Mick;)

Mr hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Thank you everyone, and yes all your thanks/responses have been noted:D

Diana...yes the seat is in place have got seat covers so the tape will not be seen:) slit lamp...black out??

Sleepy...no you can't:p

Stuee.. yes you are quite right:)

harry...thanks, we have had advice on it, we will see how it goes;)

Weeds...what mirrors?:confused::p


Mrs hh:angel:


P.S. I could have made 5 posts out of that:p

nah it's alright already have enough:twisted::):angel:

[lardy]

Herc looks fab, maybe we should see if herc is ready to go to stud and I can bring the ambulance back over they might produce a 109 ambulance together!
Would the runt of the litter be a lightweight????
Yeah I am stupid lol!


Sent from my iPhone using Telepathy

[The ho har's]

Thought we would put up some pics of the 101 on a trip:)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/698.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/03/699.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/07/273.jpg

Mrs hh:angel:

[Ratel10mm]

That looks seriously cool Mrs. HH :D

[The ho har's]

That looks seriously cool Mrs. HH :D


Might I also add it is a seriously cool truck to drive:D

want a dive some time:D;)

you are more than welcome:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[muddy]

want a dive some time:D;)

you are more than welcome:)


Still waiting:o:o

[The ho har's]

want a dive some time:D;)

you are more than welcome:)


Still waiting:o:o


you could have last Sunday but you weren't home:p

[Ratel10mm]

Might I also add it is a seriously cool truck to drive:D

want a dive some time:D;)

you are more than welcome:)

Mrs hh:angel:

That'd be great thanks Mrs. HH. :)

[muddy]

you could have last Sunday but you weren't home:p

And how do you know ?

[The ho har's]

And how do you know ?


I rang about 3 times throughout the day;) and no answer:(

[The ho har's]

Thanks to Lotz-A-Landies and bacicat:D I have got this thread moved to the 101 forum so I can update it:D

A box arrived from GBR in the U.S. the other day:D We now have a Detroit Locker and a few other things.

"herc" has been into the Gas place and was fitted with a button that you press when cold that puts Gas into system under preasure. This seems to have solved the starting issue as it has started every morning since:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

I picked up a couple of those from Bill about a year ago.
You wouldn't put one in the front, would you?

[The ho har's]

I picked up a couple of those from Bill about a year ago.
You wouldn't put one in the front, would you?


No, They are designed for the rear only:) And hh called you a naughty word because you have a couple:p that's lockers and 101's;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Sitec]

Thanks to Lotz-A-Landies and bacicat:D I have got this thread moved to the 101 forum so I can update it:D

A box arrived from GBR in the U.S. the other day:D We now have a Detroit Locker and a few other things.

"herc" has been into the Gas place and was fitted with a button that you press when cold that puts Gas into system under preasure. This seems to have solved the starting issue as it has started every morning since:D

Mrs hh:angel:

Ah! That explains why I've not seen this thread before... Where was it? Great build up and pics. Hope Herc had a good wash after his dunk in the sea! Re lockers, we can allow Mick 2 lockers.... He does have 3 101's after all!! There can't be many left at GBR now as there's a few that have sailed this way of late! AJ has some new style ARB lockers that he's had broached out to take the 101 front shafts if that interests you... I'm still thinking about buying a Trutrac for a Salisbury and having it broached out if possible! Good to have another 101 thread to follow! :)

[Mick_Marsh]

No, They are designed for the rear only:) And hh called you a naughty word because you have a couple:p that's lockers and 101's;)


Mrs hh:angel:
Didn't think enthusiast was a naughty word. Why isn't it in the swear filter Inc.?

[The ho har's]

Ah! That explains why I've not seen this thread before... Where was it? Great build up and pics. Hope Herc had a good wash after his dunk in the sea! Re lockers, we can allow Mick 2 lockers.... He does have 3 101's after all!! There can't be many left at GBR now as there's a few that have sailed this way of late! AJ has some new style ARB lockers that he's had broached out to take the 101 front shafts if that interests you... I'm still thinking about buying a Trutrac for a Salisbury and having it broached out if possible! Good to have another 101 thread to follow! :)


It was buried in the REMLR forum, now here though:D thanks to the mods involved:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

an update..

Brake booster taken out and the apportioning valve, the master cylinder and slave cylinder as well all fixed with MUCH expense :mad: HH is overjoyed his 101 will be stopping well.


Just as well I own several Landys ;)


Mrs hh:angel:

hint don't get a 101 slave cylinder resleeved:( mega expensive

[101RRS]

When you say slave cylinder - what exactly do you mean? The clutch slave cylinder ($75 for stainless sleeve) or something else.

What did you do with the rear apportioning valve as, as you appreciate these are a pain.

It does feel good when a plan comes together :) - well done.

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

I think Mrs. HH meant the brake master cylinder.
I had mine done. I didn't think it was that expensive.

[101RRS]

It was just on $300 to have the mastercylinder resleeved and rekitted and to have the booster rebuilt.

I have to agree though about brakes and cost. When I was getting my 101 back on the road the single most time consuming and costly item were the brakes (and clutch hydraulics) as they required a complete rebuild - the only thing that had me stumped was the rear load apportioning valve that was knackered and was just too expensive at the time so I modified an old landrcruiser one to fit. Considered removing it completely or putting in a a manual operated valve but the lamdcruiser one seemed to work OK.

Garry

[The ho har's]

Yes sorry guys, my wording wasn't very good. The whole lot got done for around $600.00, App valve, booster and master cylinder.

Mrs hh:angel:

[chazza]

$600 for the whole lot seems pretty good to me!

New discs; re-bonded shoes; some seals; reconditioned calipers, and three hoses, cost me $900 for my Alpine.

At least with re-sleeving and yearly fluid changes, you won't have to bother with them much again,

Cheers Charlie

[amazing]

on mine after a bit offroading the rear apportionng valve would always stick making for some tail sliding moments..the fix was a few hard stomps on the brake.

[spongie]

I've not got an apportioning valve previous owner completely removed it and bypassed it

[Mick_Marsh]

I've not got an apportioning valve previous owner completely removed it and bypassed it
Are you going to re-install one in your rebuild?
Why, why not? What issues would you expect? I would have thought under heavy braking the rear wheels would lock. Great for handbrake turns without using the handbrake but, I'm not sure you'd be wanting to do that sort of driving n a 101 or would you?

[spongie]

I'm really not sure what to fit to be honest. Part of me thinks it must have been fine for po but then I think the factory fitted them for a reason!!!

[Sitec]

I've not got an apportioning valve previous owner completely removed it and bypassed it

Yikes! A friend built a 90" coil sprung Lightweight years ago in the UK... He left the restriction valve for the rear brakes out... It ended upside down in a ditch about 3 months later. I know mine is ceased, as I couldn't get brakes at the rear for the pits visit... One tap with a punch and I now have good rear brakes on the black top, but as Mick says, if I stand on them on the dirt, the rear locks and is really keen to do some overtaking!!:). I'm looking at fitting a later Land Cruiser unit, or pulling mine off while the diesel goes in and seeing what's needed.. You'll need something for sure! HH's, how good are your rear brakes with no load?

[The ho har's]

Rear brakes with no load doesn't happen very often as we use 'herc' more as a camping/touring vehicle that anything else:) You saw him in S.A. pretty loaded in the back;)

Booster/master cylinder and apportioning valve is back in, suitable swearing from hh, now we have to bleed the brakes. Next trip, off with SLOw to Blackbutt for the weekend:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

suitable swearing from hh
Was he talking about me again?

[The ho har's]

Was he talking about me again?

No not this time :p Do you know how hard it is to do the bolts up behind the booster? Suitable swearing and leaving it till another day is in order:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

No not this time :p Do you know how hard it is to do the bolts up behind the booster? Suitable swearing and leaving it till another day is in order:D

Mrs hh:angel:
Not yet but I will be finding out soon.

[DasLandRoverMan]

I find it easier to remove the complete pedal assembly.

Last time I changed a Servo the master was unbolted and eased out of the way so the whole thing could come out.
Bit of a pain getting the pedal assembly bolted back to the front panel, but easier than trying to do it all on the vehicle.

[The ho har's]

Our Rocky Mountain Door tops arrived the other day, along with another 101:angel: The bleeding of the brakes is still happening:mad: taking time as HH has so many other jobs to do ATM:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

We now have a Detroit locker in the rear :twisted: We are heading off to Leuvka, a 4WD park that our club is shouting us to:D We will have pics after the weekend, last time we were there our locked and lifted disco had trouble getting through some tracks:) now it is ****ing down raining here it will be a very interesting weekend:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Sitec]

along with another 101:angel:

Ummm... Did I/We miss something!??? Pics needed of Hercs mate! :)

[easo]

Hey Caroline, pics are need of you and harry in all your herc attire! You know what I'm talking about!

[The ho har's]

Hey Caroline, pics are need of you and harry in all your herc attire! You know what I'm talking about!


You know those pants with the splits in the legs, Patsy made them into shorts for us:D They look great:cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Ummm... Did I/We miss something!??? Pics needed of Hercs mate! :)

Pay attention:D

[DasLandRoverMan]

Well, I've met one of the 101's in that photo.

[Mick_Marsh]

I will soon have driven both.

[Sitec]

Ah.... There's a big ghostly image in the background!!!! :D Makes sense now. So when does it get its Vic plates?

[grey_ghost]

The ghostly 101 is being driven down to the 4WD show in Quenbeyan - Feb 1st/2nd... It gets picked-up from there and taken to it's new home on Feb 2nd. The VIC plates should arrive within a month from that... :angel:

[drifter]

The ghostly 101 is being driven down to the 4WD show in Quenbeyan - Feb 1st/2nd... It gets picked-up from there and taken to it's new home on Feb 2nd. The VIC plates should arrive within a month from that... :angel:

Excellent - I will be one of the volunteers at that show so I really hope to see it there.

[juddy]

Excellent - I will be one of the volunteers at that show so I really hope to see it there.

You will its on Landybitz stand....

[drifter]

You will its on Landybitz stand....

Get them to stick a bin by your stand - I've volunteered for 'rubbish bin' duties which means I will be by frequently (during my shifts) to remove full ones ;)

[The ho har's]

We are back from our weekend away:)

When I get the video footage of 'herc' playing with the other Land Rovers I will post it:D

On another note, 'herc' played up a little:( We would be driving along then there would no throttle, like he was flooding :confused: hh kept pumping the accelerator then he would come to life and away we would go. He wouldn't run on petrol at all. Happened several times. We think it may be electrical.

A club member is a electrical engineer, they took the engine cover and drove around with a multimeter on the coil to look for voltage drop and he didn't miss a beat.
We drove the 100k's home this morning and 'herc' ran beautifully :confused:

I asked Harry if he fiddled with any wires, which he said no.

Any ideas??? We need this sorted for Corowa.

Mrs hh

[101RRS]

I've volunteered for 'rubbish bin' duties which means I will be by frequently (during my shifts) to remove full ones ;)

Your destiny in life - better than a dunny carter I suppose.:D

[drifter]

Mrs HH - apart from the bit about it not running on petrol, the problem with Herc seems remarkably close to one I had with Garp - that got steadily worse until I just stopped at a traffic light.

Land Rovers and pets - designed to be an embarrassment at any opportunity!

In my case it was a badly fitting low voltage connection on the coil. It would be fine for days and then just die, run, die, run...

In the end I discussed it with the serial disser in the post above, mentioned what I had discovered when it died at the lights and changed my mind from a possible fuel problem to an electrical one.

Rather than use the easily dis-connectable crimps on the coil wires I now have lugs on there and the wires are bolted to the coil.

No problem since.

[Sitec]

In the end I discussed it with the serial disser in the post above. Hmmmm.. :D

[The ho har's]

PeterP came over the other week and helped hh to sort the coil wiring out :)

Seems the fuel pump only worked occasionally :o

Brand new plug leads, a fuel pump ratted from a RRC :)

The plumbing to the radiator all sorted with new Stainless fittings :D the old metal looked very dodgy:(

Running on petrol and gas, sweet as now :ehigh5:

I am now feeling a bit more confident on the long run to Corowa :)

Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

Speaking of Corowa :) I best keep the thread a bit more up to date and post a pick :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/221.jpg (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/hohar/media/hercules/IMG_2886_zps2ae2df99.jpg.html)

Mrs hh:angel:

[Mick_Marsh]

Three brace of 101's.
A half dozen 101's.
Two Lee-Enfields of 101's.

[Sitec]

Speaking of Corowa :) I best keep the thread a bit more up to date and post a pick :D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/07/221.jpg (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/hohar/media/hercules/IMG_2886_zps2ae2df99.jpg.html)

Mrs hh:angel:

That's an awesome shot! Hope to do something similar at Wombat!! :)