Paint it black ...rather not!

[lardy]

Been at it over the last three days stripping the paint off the Ambo, got it nicely flattened for a prime, thinking of taking the body off so I can strip the chassis, repaint it and waxoyl the hell out of it.
The good news is that as it will be classed as a mobile home it won't have any duty on it when it gets registered ...result go w.a. Finally some sense. 4807648078480794808048081
Been a hardcore three days but finally making headway


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[lardy]

Here's some more 4808248083480844808548086


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[lardy]

The esbacher (or whatever) heater is coming out to make way for a triple battery set up.
Although in photo 1 the wee beasties paint looks good it is typical British army brushed on badness.
It only has a couple of coats which leads me to believe (plus the 23000 km's) that it was a reserve vehicle territorial army maybe, in saying that it would be an expensive bit of kit to give to weekend warriors.
My house mate also has a 101 Ambo (go figure) that did 40k km's before being cast and was serving with 4 field ambulance prior to its retirement, it worked for a living you can tell by the body work.


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[mrapocalypse]

That is a WHOLE lot of stripping!

Where'd you get the 101 Ambo from???

[lardy]

From the British army lol they had loads of em, it was imported from the old country, why do you want one?
I know of a gorgeous one already completed, has a 300 in it tidy as.


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[Blknight.aus]

you dont need the cab heater in the pilbra and its just taking up space, want to off load it?

[lardy]

Yeah I am going to flog it with all the gubbings such as the controller thermostat when I get it out was thinking on fuzzbay but will let you know what the story is when i get it out,there is spossed to be a guy in Perth looking to restore his whole Ambo back to standard why I don't know?!


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[juddy]

Great work so far...

Shame you are not leaving as is, not many around even in the Mother land that have been unmolested....

[lardy]

Fair comment but the stretchers weigh 200 kilo plus the mechanism I reckon I will shed 1/2 once I am done, if I keep it a v8 it will never realise any kind of economy as it's a house brick, but in the same breathe this will help some.


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[lardy]

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The other thing is juddy, you know what it's like having a vehicle that is not fit for purpose, I want a 4x4 off road camper ta-dah !
Plus it wasn't a rash decision I lived with it a few months prior to deciding


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[lardy]

48374Not bad for its first coat looks like it was born here


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[juddy]

48369483704837148372
The other thing is juddy, you know what it's like having a vehicle that is not fit for purpose, I want a 4x4 off road camper ta-dah !
Plus it wasn't a rash decision I lived with it a few months prior to deciding


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Could not agree more, its yours to do with how you please........ and it needs to suit your way of life.....

Good paint job..

[lardy]

Yeah I am knocking that paint back now for a second run should come out even better


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[lardy]

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Looking tidy now just got the interior to sort


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[lardy]

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Ready to de-wire the interior and exterior now yay .....what a job that is grrr!


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[lardy]

48893The start gulp! 48894 at least they approve!


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[lardy]

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No dash, new rear lock


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[lardy]

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New LED side lights and indicators from speaker in the USA.
Expensive but worth it.
Getting LED headlights also freeking expensive they are gonna be


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[lardy]

Well ordered my brand new build v8 3.9 injected turn key engine pre-dyno'd from Acr in the uk.
Roland the boss is going to take photo's as he builds it up.
I get a high pressure fuel pump, all the ancillaries except those particular to the 101 extractors and a clutch thrown in.
Very exciting investment, watch this space

[lardy]

Made my new mig welder trolley up today utilising a couple of bits from the 101 interior, the box under the attendants seat became a storage box and the gas regulator hangers for the oxygen became hooks on the side always nice to reuse stuff, probably should have used bolts opposed to rivets, we will see how it goes. 49916499174991849919

[lardy]

50809Just received pictures of my new lump after it had the dyno it's just been built.
Just waiting for a new spare wheel I bought from a guy in the 101 club then it's all getting shipped here 50810

[lardy]

Well my new engine has arrived in Australia and is awaiting clearance from customs then I should get a delivery of a brand spanking new engine yay

[wpalmo]

Like the thread. Looking forward to seeing how the camper fit out takes shape. The engine also looks the goods. What sort of money has to change hands to get a 3.9 rebuilt and shipped from the UK?

Regards Warrick.

[lardy]

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Up up and away
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Hard job on me jack, 38 degrees, obviously doable-just

[lardy]

Warrick its not just a rover engine Roland at ACR is passionate about his builds and you get the same treatment as if it were a Dakar racecar, everything is built from stratch and is improved from basic things like the new block used gets bored out and anti slip sleeves are inserted to ensure the block never has the porous issue, there are heaps of improvements it's then dyno'd and shipped.
I got it for $8k plus shipping which might be another grand depending who takes it, much less if it sails

[wpalmo]

Sounds like it will be an awesome engine. Where are you heading in the 101 when the camper is completed?

Regards Warrick.

[lardy]

Well once I get a sanky trailer I'll go through the Kimberley if I can get the range.

[wpalmo]

I will be interested in the range and economy you achieve with the new 3.9. I am still in the process myself of completing a rebuild of the driveline of my Stage One ute. I have rebuilt the 3.5 as a 3.9 and also reconditioned the gearbox. My intention is also to do a bit of traveling in the North West. Wouldn't mind heading to the Kimberly as I have never been up that far.

Looking forward to following the progress of your 101 build. I really do like 101's and maybe one day will try and get my hands on one.

Regards Warrick.

[lardy]

Just paid the duty, should be leaving Perth hopefully tomorrow.
If you come up this way you can stop here for a while if you like.
Andy

[wpalmo]

Just paid the duty, should be leaving Perth hopefully tomorrow.
If you come up this way you can stop here for a while if you like.
Andy

Thanks Andy. I will take you up on the offer mate when I come up. Really like to see your 101. Just have to get my Stagey back on the road. Hopefully back on the road around Christmas and probably head up your way around May next year.

Regards Warrick.

[lardy]

Yeah may should be right you will only slightly burn your ring off, starts cooling down by then.
Not a worry and also if you set plans up its certainly gives you a target to aim for.
Andy

[lardy]

Got myself a long reach socket set today so I can get my wheel nuts off at a whim!52757

I also recieve my remote oil filter mount, my oil cooler, inline oil pressure switch and v8 rover oil filter housing cap, boy things are going to get busy.

[101RRS]

I also recieve my remote oil filter mount,

What is a remote oil filter mount??

[lardy]

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I bought all this gear from Merlin motorsports in the uk got it in five days

[lardy]

52763It allows the oil filter to be placed on the chassis so as not to damage it, which as i plan to use the oil filter housing on the new engine a straight down rover one, it'll enable me to do that without smashing the oil filter on the axle under articulation

[101RRS]

52763it'll enable me to do that without smashing the oil filter on the axle under articulation

Thanks for that - I am building a 4.6 to go into my 101 and will most likely go with the 4.6 oil pump etc so the oil filter will hang down instead of up like the 101 3.5 engine. I was thinking about clearance but had not got around to asking the question online.

So your research has shown that the oil filter will hit the axles housing ????

I assume you buy it as a kit from Merlin - the kit containing a cover over the old oil filter housing, the remote mount and pipes to join them. What sort of price??

Thanks

Garry

[lardy]

It's 5/8 fit and I'll get the hoses made up as I prefer the security of plumbed in pipes, as for the oil filter housing - oil pump cover I will include a shot in this piece, including the oil cooler although I am not game to unpack that until its to be fitted as to protect it,here are the prices and part numbers:
M-oc25-10bsp mocal 25 row oil cooler 5/8bsp £134.55
M-rh8lr mocal remote filter head 1/2 bsp left-right £29.84
M-Tga-10bsp mocal temp gauge adapter 5/8 bsp £38.12
M-v8-cover mocal rover v8 oil pump cover £105.06
I'll have to refer back to your questions again as I can't see them on the iPhone at the moment so if I have not covered all your questions I'll post again.
With ref to your 4.6 are you not concerned the brakes will be under rated for the largest of the rover v8's ?
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Have you taken all the external furniture off the old v8 engine yet?
I guessed you have noted that the remote gear lever needs to be cut and welded with a u shape in it to negotiate the plenham have you done yours yet mate?
Regards Andy.

[lardy]

Hi again Garry,
Yeah my understanding is that the 101 was designed with the oil filter in that format because the axle gives a crack to the oil filter in the normal position.
Have you any thoughts on tyres for your 101 and have got any quotes ?
Andy

[101RRS]

With ref to your 4.6 are you not concerned the brakes will be under rated for the largest of the rover v8's ?

Have you taken all the external furniture off the old v8 engine yet?

I guessed you have noted that the remote gear lever needs to be cut and welded with a u shape in it to negotiate the plenham have you done yours yet mate?
Regards Andy.

Thanks for the information - not a cheap modification but one probably worth while.

A larger engine in a 101 makes it cruise a little better and importantly climb hills but only marginal increases top speed. 101 brakes in good condition are up to the task but do have to be kept in good condition - the issue like all series vehicles is not so much braking power but erratic braking - also remember a GS weighs a lot less than your box.

My 3.5 is still in the 101 and running so will not come out until the new engine is built and ready to go in.

Modifying the gear lever is only required if you go a Gems injection system. The mods are not needed if I stay with carbs or go Thor injection. I haven't decided as yet - I obviously have the carbs and do have a Gems system and access to a Thor. Decisions I have yet to make.


Hi again Garry,

Have you any thoughts on tyres for your 101 and have got any quotes ?
Andy

I already have new BFG muddies so will be staying with them.

Cheers

Garry

[lardy]

What size are your bfg's Garry
Regards Andy

[101RRS]

What size are your bfg's Garry
Regards Andy

315/75R16

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Garry

[lardy]

Those rims are the zu type?
It looks like they are held on with three studs!

[101RRS]

The rims are Mach 6 rims made by Mach 5 (if that makes sense) I don't think Zu make them for 101s. They are standard 6 stud 101 pattern. What you can see are the wheel studs for the front wheel step.

garry

[lardy]

Excellent that is what I am after common tyre size and something that is half the weight, ah I see my next purchase in front of me!
Anyone want six 101 rims?

[lardy]

Looks like I am buying more crap from the uk you just can't support your local market, I just don't get it 101's are so common as well.

[lardy]

53103 on the way up
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Halfway there !

[lardy]

Anyone know of an aftermarket inline high pressure pump for a 3.9i v8 ????

[lardy]

Got that covered looking for a replacement top pulley now.

[Mick_Marsh]

Andy, the hitch pics for you as discussed.

PeterP made himself a really nice hitch. It takes a Hayman Reece hitch.

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[101RRS]

Here is my tow bar that I made about 4 weeks ago - follows the basic design of the original landrover version - is secured by the same four bolts. I am not totally confident with my welding skills (but is OK on this job) so I designed it so that it does not rely on the welds for structural integrity. Basically is 12mm plate front and rear of the cross member with square holes cut out at the bottom to take the receiver hitch.

Easy to build (cost about $100 all up), easy to install and works well. HOWEVER you do have to have confidence in the integrity of the 101 rear cross member which applies equally to the OEM pintal arrangement.

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Garry

[lardy]

Andy, the hitch pics for you as discussed.

PeterP made himself a really nice hitch. It takes a Hayman Reece hitch.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/616.jpghttps://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2012/11/617.jpg
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Not much chop for an Ambo :-(

[lardy]

Ah so in effect I should be able to use the plate the step bolts to, then put the reinforcing plate behind happy days.
Will look at this later on in the project my issue is the top pulley so I have bigger fish to fry typically

[DT-P38]

Andy, the hitch pics for you as discussed.

PeterP made himself a really nice hitch. It takes a Hayman Reece hitch.



Mick, way too many cobwebs on that 101. Happy to take it off your hands and park it away with the count!!!

[101 Ron]

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[Mick_Marsh]

Mick, way too many cobwebs on that 101. Happy to take it off your hands and park it away with the count!!!
Thanks for the offer of free under cover parking Dave. I'll be trailering a few vehicles to your place for long term storage. How many "rusted piles of scrap metal" (other peoples term, not mine) can I fit in? You may have to put the Porsche out in the street.

[lardy]

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I can see four of the hitch bolts being the same maybe the rest are the rear dock bumper fixings

[lardy]

Thanks for the offer of free under cover parking Dave. I'll be trailering a few vehicles to your place for long term storage. How many "rusted piles of scrap metal" (other peoples term, not mine) can I fit in? You may have to put the Porsche out in the street.

Best place for a Porsche mick!!!
Lol

[lardy]

53867
Wanna see what a $1250 radiator looks like.
Amazing money for a recore and improved by toll ipec who tried to smash it up!!!bloody better be top quality build.

[lardy]

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The guys from the Wickham south (formerly bush next to my house) extension came out during the cyclone to help me get the engine in today bloody awesome effort all for a slab of jd and coke, pilbara currency.
A big thanks to the boys!
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