CKD's paint

[Defender Mike]

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know if the CKD's where painted here or in the UK. My original colour( seen under bonet) seems a bit rare very dark grey/ blue looks like the RAF 8631 #633colour. I know it wasnt a RAAF and has had only 2 prior owners. I will eventualy repaint it in this colour. I suppose there was a lot of this paint going cheap in the years after the war or was it intended to be a RAAF vehicle and ended up in civilian hands.
Mike

[Hebe]

I can't be 100% sure but I believe to have seen pictures of CKDs in transport (on the boat, in the harbour) which were already painted.

And yes, the first couple of postwar years did see a lot of army paint being used. However, I think that CKD were a bit later. Again, can't be sure.

Maybe your paint reacted to another layer on top? Paints weren't very stable in those days and did tend to react with each other.

[Defender Mike]

It is the genuine colour in an area that has not been overpainted tops & sides of the inner guards. The rest of the vehicle was touched up with a brush job in 1970. Using a lighter blue grey and done very well I might add. Some are of the opinon I should leave it as is, as it is a true survivor still running and in good condition except for a few mechanical defects and a small amount of rust in the bulkhead. :)
Mike

[gromit]

Mike,

Although it's nice to see a restored (I'm not so sure about over restored) early Land Rover it's also great to see a survivor 'as-is'.
Of course make it safe in terms of overhauling the brake system, possibly wiring (but please not a modern looking, PVC wrapped version), the motor etc., but leaving the panels/paintwork adds to the character.

Mine has most of the paint faded/worn off, the bulkhead is surface rust, the wiring is original (but I carry a fire extinguisher with me). I did re-paint the hard-top but it's a canvas covered plywood home made one and I was worried about it leaking. I used a small roller for the paintjob and used acrylic emulsion (after feedback from a vintage caravan forum) plus I didn't want to 'show up' the rest of the paintwork.

One area to check for an original paint sample is the handbrake blanking plate on the passenger side of the seatbox. Remove this and have a look at the underside for an idea of the original colour.

Colin

[gromit]

Here's mine.

Worn/faded paint, surface rust but registered and used.
Main fuel tank is out at the moment for repairs but it has a 'long range' auxilliary tank so it can still be used.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2017/05/76.jpg


Colin

[Hebe]

Love the look Colin... except the top is a bit out of place. But I agree, Land Rovers of this age should look their age.

I did do a restore job on mine, but I decided not to remove the smaller dints etc for that same reason. But I am very, very happy with my new (old style threaded) wiring loom even though I do hide a fire extinguisher in the back as well. I hope that is more to assist others.

Did your indicators come like this, or were they added later? And where are the indicators placed at the back?)

[Defender Mike]

Decisions decisions several people have told me to only do as little as is needed to register and preserve the appearance as is. I do have to repair some rust on the bulkhead which is a pivotal point . I suppose when it gets down to pulling out the bulkhead I will
Decide which way to go . Mike

[Cliffy]

I wish my paint was still on the vehicle!

[gromit]

Love the look Colin... except the top is a bit out of place. But I agree, Land Rovers of this age should look their age.

I did do a restore job on mine, but I decided not to remove the smaller dints etc for that same reason. But I am very, very happy with my new (old style threaded) wiring loom even though I do hide a fire extinguisher in the back as well. I hope that is more to assist others.

Did your indicators come like this, or were they added later? And where are the indicators placed at the back?)

Kris,
It came with the indicators fitted so I've no idea whether they were added from new.
It has a few non-standard items like :-
PTO welder, home made
Storage lockers in the back
At some point it had a gas fridge & stove installed, hence the louvres on the side and a small window to check the fridge was alight
Single bed that folds away (runs from bulkhead to rear door)
Coils added over the leafsprings
Roofrack for tinny, outboard and fuel tanks
Auxilliary fuel tank, switch on dash to switch between tanks and connect each sender to the gauge
Extra gearlever, allows changing from 4WD to 2WD without switching from high to low ratio and back
Flywire screens for the front windows (when you sleep in the vehicle)
There are lots more additions, too many to list. I'll have to start a thread on it at some point with more photos

Colin

[Hebe]

Hi Colin,

Would be interested to see a picture of your rear......

I mean, the back side.......

:eek:

of your Series 1.

I would like to see how the indicators are positioned there. You got prok pies or?

Thanks
:wasntme:

[B.S.F.]

""Extra gear lever, allows changing from 4WD to 2WD without switching from high to low ratio and back"".

How does it work?
Does that mean you can have 2-wheel drive in low range ? W.

[gromit]

""Extra gear lever, allows changing from 4WD to 2WD without switching from high to low ratio and back"".

How does it work?
Does that mean you can have 2-wheel drive in low range ? W.

I've just overhauled a SIII gearbox and have been meaning to get under the SI and work out where the 3rd lever connects to the box.
It allows you to use 4WD in high range and change rapidly back to 2WD without having to use the hi/lo selector.

Colin

[gromit]

Hi Colin,

Would be interested to see a picture of your rear......

I mean, the back side.......

:eek:

of your Series 1.

I would like to see how the indicators are positioned there. You got prok pies or?

Thanks
:wasntme:


Kris,

Pork pie lights plus a lot of other bits & bobs on the rear panels. Output control for the welder, three different electrical sockets support rails for the rear canopy etc. etc.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/10/425.jpg



Colin

[andy_d110]

Kris,

Pork pie lights plus a lot of other bits & bobs on the rear panels. Output control for the welder, three different electrical sockets support rails for the rear canopy etc. etc.


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2016/10/425.jpg



Colin

Factory Welder???!!??!!!!???

[gromit]

Factory Welder???!!??!!!!???


No, home made as mentioned in an earlier post.
Aircraft disposals generator, forge blower (we think) cooling the generator and two hand made electrical chokes down the chassis rails connected to the leads.


Colin

[Mike_S]

Completely off topic here and I apologise for that but, Hebe was that you driving round Aspendale today ad then parked up on Beach Road by Parkdale Yacht Club this afternoon ? There can't be that many S1's in our area that's all. Looked stunning :thumbsup:

I do keep thinking my G4 needs a Series 1 to keep it company...