Ghost's 101

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well it's time to show you all my new purchase....

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

It's on the water - so at least 6 weeks away....

I know that Juddy has mentioned the vehicle in a previous post..

I am very excited to say that it's mine.. (Sound track of an evil laugh :wasntme: ).

Naturally once I have the 101 registered I will be posting more detailed pictures, along with what I intend to change/upgrade on the vehicle...

It already has - v8, disc brakes, automatic, lpg + petrol, roof tent, side awning, ex-ambulance, CB, reversing camera, spot lights, etc, etc...

Great vehicle and I have to thank Juddy for his assistance in sourcing it for me..

Now I'm off to win tatts to pay for it!!!

[Mick_Marsh]

Congratulations.
Excellent purchase.
Looking forward to seeing it at Wombat.

[Landy Smurf]

:BigCry:

[Mick_Marsh]

:BigCry:
I know where there are another two for sale in Aus. Heaps for sale in the UK.
Don't cry about it. Do something about it.

[Landy Smurf]

I know where they are too, I think if I was to get one it would be from the UK. I am hoping to move over there at the end of next year so fingers crossed I can get a nice one like Grey Ghost has just got, It is an absolute b-e-a-u-ty

[Mick_Marsh]

Here's a radio body (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LANDROVER-101-RADIO-CONTROL-BODY-1975-MILITARY-VEHICLE-/171159661265?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27d9e92ad1).

Or would you prefer a GS (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-101-FORWARD-CONTROL-/261314257290?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cd78b218a)?

[spongie]

really??? most of us want to move over to Aus and you are going the opposite way? weiiirrrd

[Homestar]

Great news Tom, glad it's on the water. The wait to tell everyone must have been killing you.:)

Let me know when it arrives, I'll be there in a flash to have a look. :)

[Sitec]

Good work fella! Nice to see its OZ bound! Be good to see it in the flesh!:)

[Mick_Marsh]

It'd be a good vehicle for Melrose. Will we see it there in 2014?

[Sitec]

It'd be a good vehicle for Melrose. Will we see it there in 2014?

Of course we will Mick.... even if we have to drag him kicking and screaming!!!

I can see a 'Grey Ghosts 101' thread coming soon eh Gav! :D

[The ho har's]

Congratulations:D

Now there is another to attend COROWA, does that make 17???:D

[Mick_Marsh]

I can see a 'Grey Ghosts 101' thread coming soon eh Gav! :D
Is this not it?

[Sitec]

Yeah, but in a month or so GG won't be a 'New 101 Owner'... :D

[Homestar]

We can just change the title to 'Grey Ghost's 101' once it rocks up...:)

[DasLandRoverMan]

VERY nice example of a 101 ambi reworked into a camper, the previous owner spent a lot of time and money on it and the end result is stunning.

Absolute bargain at the money.

[Sitec]

Excellent! I bet he's frustrated it's not here but excited and crawling the walls at the same time! The big question tho GG... For another toy arriving, does one have to go?? That was the deal with mine... and the only way I could fund it too!!! :D

[Homestar]

Excellent! I bet he's frustrated it's not here but excited and crawling the walls at the same time! The big question tho GG... For another toy arriving, does one have to go?? That was the deal with mine... and the only way I could fund it too!!! :D

Yep, GG just sold his Mini. Nice unit it was too. Onwards and upwards to (much) bigger and better things.:)

[DasLandRoverMan]

Great vehicle and I have to thank Juddy for his assistance in sourcing it for me..


You'll be glad I pursuaded him to go and look at it in the first instance then...

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I thought that I might as well start a thread on the new arrival... I don't yet have it in my hands - but it is in the country...

Some of these photo's have already been posted - but I thought that I would put all of them into the one thread. Here are all of the pictures that I currently have...

I do not know all of the specifications of the vehicle yet, but I do know:

* 101 - Ex Ambulance
* 12V
* 68,000 Miles
* 3.5V8 (Petrol & LPG)
* ZF Auto 4 speed
* Mallory Dual point distributor and coil
* Facet redtop fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator
* Zeus disc conversion on front axle
* Howling Moon Roof Tent - accessible from inside once up.
* Side Awning
* Roof Rack at the front with 2 ammo boxes for storage.
* Light bar with 4 spot lights
* Spare wheel mounted on the back
* 2 Batteries in side locker - starting battery & leisure battery on split charge relay.
* LPG tank on left - Stainless Steel Petrol tank on right
* Michelin 255/100 r16 XZL tyres
* Range Rover A-Bar on Front with spot lights
* 2 Reverse Lights
* Rear Mudflaps
* Fire extinguisher
* Inverter
* Reverse Camera and monitor
* CD radio with USB memory card (I assume I will have to replace this)
* CB radio (I assume I will have to replace this)

Enough talk - now for some pics!

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

Some interior - it's a little dark in there!:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

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

That's it for now...

Obviously when I get it I will take more pictures. I assume that I will need to replace the radio/CB as they probably use UK frequencies and one assumes that these aren't the same as OZ...

It also came with a range rover power steering box - so can be converted to have power steering in the future...

Oh and Sitec - I haven't even thoughts about names for it yet...

Cheers for now.

[drifter]

That's a nice looking vehicle.

[Landy Smurf]

You will be one happy camper that is for sure

[Sitec]

Yeaaahhhhhh!!! This is the thread I've been waiting for!!! Way to go!!! And how did you know I was going to ask about names!!!! :D It looks great, and I'm very interested to see how it drives with the auto, and have a look at the LT230 setup, prop angles etc. If its geared right it should be really nice to drive! You've got plenty of ratios to choose from with that transfer case too! Hopefully it will have eliminated the front prop drone, tho I believe ambo's not to be so bad as they're heavier... Looking forward to your first post upon its arrival which won't be long now! Cheers for now!! :)

[The ho har's]

You know these vehicles are becoming as common as muck :angel::wasntme:

If it's alright, can we take a pic of your's and 'herc' together?

Your first camping trip will be to Corowa in March? We are hoping to get as many 101's as we can there:D

Oh and nice vehicle:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[grey_ghost]

Hi Mrs HH,

Common? :(

I was hoping that it was unique! :)

Of course you can take a picture! No problems at all.

Not sure about Corowa yet - it is always very diffucult to get time off work. :(

But will see how it goes!

[juddy]

Hi All,

I thought that I might as well start a thread on the new arrival... I don't yet have it in my hands - but it is in the country...

Some of these photo's have already been posted - but I thought that I would put all of them into the one thread. Here are all of the pictures that I currently have...

I do not know all of the specifications of the vehicle yet, but I do know:

* 101 - Ex Ambulance
* 12V
* 68,000 Miles
* 3.5V8 (Petrol & LPG)
* ZF Auto 4 speed
* Mallory Dual point distributor and coil
* Facet redtop fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator
* Zeus disc conversion on front axle
* Howling Moon Roof Tent - accessible from inside once up.
* Side Awning
* Roof Rack at the front with 2 ammo boxes for storage.
* Light bar with 4 spot lights
* Spare wheel mounted on the back
* 2 Batteries in side locker - starting battery & leisure battery on split charge relay.
* LPG tank on left - Stainless Steel Petrol tank on right
* Michelin 255/100 r16 XZL tyres
* Range Rover A-Bar on Front with spot lights
* 2 Reverse Lights
* Rear Mudflaps
* Fire extinguisher
* Inverter
* Reverse Camera and monitor
* CD radio with USB memory card (I assume I will have to replace this)
* CB radio (I assume I will have to replace this)

Enough talk - now for some pics!

When advertised:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Action-1_zps40f2b72f.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Action-2_zpsdc5a9541.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1019_zps9958fb2b.jpg

Some interior - it's a little dark in there!:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1015_zps8c2b2294.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1012_zps37554b38.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1013_zps94dae070.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1017_zps77167276.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1016_zps571e45c4.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1011_zps58063bcb.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/1014_zps9498b31c.jpg

Being inspected:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Pic3_zps697a29ef.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Pic1_zpsb7a44fd1.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Pic2_zpsf1e83feb.jpg

That's it for now...

Obviously when I get it I will take more pictures. I assume that I will need to replace the radio/CB as they probably use UK frequencies and one assumes that these aren't the same as OZ...

It also came with a range rover power steering box - so can be converted to have power steering in the future...

Oh and Sitec - I haven't even thoughts about names for it yet...

Cheers for now.

I can confirm the radio works here, the cb not.

[Brute]

Uk CB will be 27 MHz FM so not compatible with Oz 27 MHz Am or 477 F m

ian

[grey_ghost]

Just a few more pics of the 101 on Australian soil....

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Pic2_zpsaf2b8657.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/Pic1_zps623da779.jpg

[Pickles2]

Looks like a "Factory" job,..someone's done a lot of quality work there.
Congratulations, Pickles.

[Hybridmark]

Thanks, thats me and my daughter in the 3rd pic down somewhere in France :)

[Homestar]

Thanks, thats me and my daughter in the 3rd pic down somewhere in France :)

Welcome to the forum.:)

So this was your 101? Would love to hear some stories on where it has been and about the build on it.:)

[Mick_Marsh]

Thanks, thats me and my daughter in the 3rd pic down somewhere in France :)
Welcome to the forum Mark.

[The ho har's]

Welcome to you Mark...I assume it is Mark:)

And yes a very nice 101 :cool:


Now to the pic I need to take;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[DasLandRoverMan]

Yes, mark is his proper title. Can't remember his daughters name, but I do recall she's lethal with a water pistol. She probably remembers the rabbits too?
I believe the 101 was replaced with a 6x6 Zil.

Excellent buy at the money, even after you've paid shipping and duties, with all the work that's been done on it, and the spares package that would let you put it back to standard as well.

[The ho har's]

You know those Rocky Mountain door tops look the goods:cool:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Hybridmark]

I will try and put on some pics of it on various trips :)
Dave, Kelly is now on her way to Uni and has swapped the water
pistol for a camera and does remember the rabbits, and my lad is
now a Unimog mechanic with me, oh how time flys :(

[DasLandRoverMan]

You're not wrong. I'm married with 4 kids now and all, shocking how quick they grow up, they're not really old enough to play in the workshop yet, but there is an interest!

[Mick_Marsh]

Guess what!
We've picked up this fantastic 101 in Canberra and we're on our way back to Melbourne.

[drifter]

I gave it a look over yesterday - looks great, Have a safe trip and hang on to your wallets (I heard it was a big fuel bill down from QLD).

[Mick_Marsh]

Groan!
My brain hurts.
The 101 made it to GG manor. The trip was not without drama. GG and new family member are doing fine.
I got home at half past four this morning.
Where's the berocca?

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well it turned out to be a bigger adventure than I had planned or hoped for, but hey - that's Land Rovers for you! :wasntme:

Firstly I have to give a massive thanks to Gavin and Mick for sharing the excellent adventure. Put quite simply - I couldn't have done it without them.

Next I have to think LandyBitz for sourcing and importing the vehicle for me. It was great to meet Justin & Gill - lovely people.

I am very happy with the vehicle and am rapt to finally have it back at the manor. There are some small cosmetic things that I will do to it over the coming months - after I sort out the mechanical ones...

After a day of sweltering heat in downtown sunny Queanbeyan - we hit the road at approximately 4:30pm.

I think that the conditions (38c +) certainly didn't help the 101 - the poor thing is probably used to much cooler climates..

First minor drama - was getting lost whilst driving through Canberra - it's always fun to drive around the nations capitol, including a wave to Tony in the Lodge as we drove past..

The first drama happened when Gavin reported the the car was over-heating. We stopped, let it cool down and then checked the radiator which was bone dry. We topped up the radiator (3+ litres of water from memory) and set off again.

We had to stop again about 30kms out of Yass - again over heating, again an empty radiator... Which had the 101 brains trust (Mick/Gav) seen it deep contemplation as there were no obvious signs of water leakage. The 101 was not a happy chappy. Another cool off period, and 3+ litres and we set off again.

I shall let Mick/Gav explain in more technical detail what the problem appears to be - but they made a temporary repair to the radiator cap, and along with highway driving and slowly reducing temps meant that the 101 behaved reasonably well for the rest of the trip..

Here is a photo at one of the road-side stops (north of Yass I believe):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3519_zpsbce26390.jpg

Here is another photo taken later in the night - south of Wangaratta I think:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3523_zps99c07095.jpg

It was at this stop that we discovered a largish oil leak which required a top up of 1 Litre of oil. Gav thinks that it is a rear main seal.

We topped him up, and sailed into Wandong arriving at approximately 2:30am.

The next step is to work out a list of mechanical issues and then cosmetic ones. Everything very much doable and expected on a car of this vintage.

I think that the heat got to the car and all 3 of us to be honest. It was like a perfect storm - just too hot.

All's well that ends well - it was a great trip, the beast is now resting at home!

Once again - a massive Thank You to Gav and Mick. The trip would not have been possible without them.

Now I'm back off to get some Zzz's..

[101RRS]

Its great to see that you got the Ambo home. Check the little S thermostat bypass pipe behind the water pump - it is hard to get at and is often overlooked - it can split and cause coolant loss.

Garry

[Homestar]

Coolant loss was caused by the radiator cap - and extreme temperatures. The cap didn't quite seat - probably only by a mm. A bit of wire under the rubber at the bottom to make it protrude a bit further saw no further issues, and no more coolant loss. Using my IR thermometer, we found the engine never got past 94 but the temp gauge is out a fair bit, as is the fuel gauge, so thinking the 10 volt regulator may have seen better days.

Despite the dramas, thee vehicle drives VERY well, and is comfortable at 100KPH on the freeway, dropping down to around 80 on the steepest hills - a much better effort than mine can manage. All in all, a great vehicle.:)

[Carzee]

A very good unit, impressive.

Good to see you got back, sorry I missed chatting with a few people here.

It was a warm day. Pity those people selling cookers and BBQs doing demos.

ps, on the showground grass there are no trees for shade of course. But the camper sellers all want level ground to set up their shoplets...

The Qbn swap meet a few weeks back was around the carpark where there is plenty of shade, but its uneven of course. (The crowd was about the same).

[grey_ghost]

Hi Gav,

Work hasn't stopped this week - 16 hour days including yesterday, so today is the first chance that I have had a quick look/start/drive of the 101. :D

You asked me to take a photo of the automatic gearbox id plate on the 101...

Here it is!

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

Now - I think that this means it's from a Classic Rangie - as per this post?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/819498-post15.html

What do you think?

[Homestar]

Ok, that all makes sense now. I haven't played with the Borg Warner TC's from the later RRC's. looks like the 005 version is from a 3.9.

Did it start and run ok after a week sitting there? I'll pop up this week and have a look over it properly if that's ok? Maybe pull some covers off and see how easy it will be to drop the box and get that oil leak sorted. :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi Gav,

That would be fantadtic. I am at home on Mon, Tue, Wed and then back in NZ Thu-Sun.

I am planning on going out on Mon and hopefully getting the rear-main-seal, oils, viscous fan...

All systems are go!

The 101 started after a little bit -first attempt I forgot the choke! Second attempt it stalled. Third attempt all good!

Cant wait to get it on the road.

Should I also get auto tranny fluid for the service?

[Homestar]

Cool. I'll see if I can organise some work in that area on Tuesday or Wednesday.:). Yes, some trannie fluid would be good, but probably need to do the filter in there as well - I'll give you a ring today and chat about it.:)

[Mick_Marsh]

Recognise this oil stain at Gundagai?

[Homestar]

Returning to the scene of the crime Mick...

[wrinklearthur]

Recognise this oil stain at Gundagai?

Relax people that spot is one of mine, when I was on the Cooma trip. :cool:
.

[Mick_Marsh]

Relax people that spot is one of mine, when I was on the Cooma trip. :cool:
.
Put your glasses on.
That stain (Gav and Tom will confirm) was made by Tom's 101. We all saw it dripping on that spot.
Your oil stain was the much larger one three and four bays east.

[Homestar]

The stain near the bowser was would be even larger - it was ****ing out when he first pulled up.:D

[DasLandRoverMan]

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3541_zpsc295b76a.jpg

Now - I think that this means it's from a Classic Rangie - as per this post?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/819498-post15.html

What do you think?

Definitely from a Classic Rangie, although the main gearbox will be a ZF 4HP22.
The B/W is a straight swop for an LT230 and one will bolt in in plave of the other, the LT230 does need a slightly shorter front prop shaft though.

Gearing is about spot on with that setup though. I had a 4HP22 with a Borg Warner in my old GS behind an efi 3.9, went very well and was even happy pulling an Ambi on the trailer at 100 kph, with more to give...

[Homestar]

Definitely from a Classic Rangie, although the main gearbox will be a ZF 4HP22.
The B/W is a straight swop for an LT230 and one will bolt in in plave of the other, the LT230 does need a slightly shorter front prop shaft though.

Gearing is about spot on with that setup though. I had a 4HP22 with a Borg Warner in my old GS behind an efi 3.9, went very well and was even happy pulling an Ambi on the trailer at 100 kph, with more to give...

GG confirmed today the box is a 4HP22. A couple of questions if you have seen this conversion before - how did you do the kick down cable? This one has none and requires the driver to drop it back manually if required. As you say, the gearing is spot on with this set up.:). The lack of kick down is its only draw back IMO.

Also, if it were mine, I'd fit a tacho. I found I couldn't work out when the converter locked up - oh, and on that point, should the converter unlock by itself - without the kick down cable fitted? I couldn't tell if it was doing that or not.

[DasLandRoverMan]

Mine had the complete engine/box and efi setup from a Rangie, so everything was there and connected to start.

The cable should be there (comes up from the left hand side of the box) and is probably best attached to the throttle lever on the carb, and make a bracket to hold the outer of the cable.
After that it's a question of adjusting how tight to set the cable to suit how you want the box to change gear.

Tighter makes it hold gears longer before changing up, and will kickdown quicker, looser makes it a bit more sedate, earlier changes and needs more throttle input to change down.

Lockup speed should be the same as a Range Rover at about 55 - 57mph (5.54 diffs and 9.00x16's work out similarly to 3.54:1 and 205r16's) although earlier 4HP22's had a 45 mph lockup.
You should be able to feel it, although no kickdown cable may be dulling the sensation?

Not totally sure on unlock speed, but between 50 and 55 mph on later boxes, not sure about earlier 45 mph lockup ones.

[Homestar]

Thanks for that. I think the kickdown was left off because it may have been too hard for them to connect it to the twin carbs on the 3.5 - not sure.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

My 101 came with an automatic gearbox - being a 4HP-22 (with the Borg Warner 13-61-005 Transfer Case).
The gearbox and transfer case came out of a 92 RR 3.9 efi

There is no actual gearbox selector cover - so you can't see what gear you are in when you move the auto lever.

I plan to make my own - it shouldn't be too hard to make something from thin aluminium sheet, cover it in some sort of leather/fabric, and mark the P-R-N-D...

My question is - what is the actual shift pattern? I am guessing that it is:
P-R-N-D-3-2-1
or
P-R-N-D-2-1

Can anybody help?

[juddy]

Last One Tom...:)

Theres also the Quantum Drive setting!!

[DasLandRoverMan]

P-R-N-D-3-2-1.

My 101 didn't have anything marked on it either (couldn't be bothered trying to make the Rangie one fit) and my 110 doesn't have facility either as it uses the standard Defender rubber gator on the tunnel with the selector coming through.

I've never found it a problem to remember what position the lever is in, each to their own though.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well - no photos, but quite a bit of work done on the 101 this weekend, and all of it thanks to Super Gav!

Fluids drained
Gearbox out
Rear Main Seal Replaced
Gearbox back in
Front prop shaft boot replaced
Rear prop shaft boot replaced
Gearbox selector adjusted (can now get PRND321 instead of just PRND32)
Rear propshaft universal joint replaced
Viscous fan unit replaced

A fair bit of swearing and cut knuckles, but we got there in the end.

I felt like a council worker - supervising most of the time... :wasntme:

Thanks Super Gav - couldn't do it without you...

Now we need to finish off some other items and it's off for a RWC...

[Sitec]

Good work guys!! SA road worthy was fairly easy. I went armed with the rego numbers of other SA 101's so they knew what they were.. I also rang up before hand and got a statement of requirements which listed things like exhaust outlets, reversing lights, sash belts, no need for an interior mirror etc etc. I was then able to go armed with the list of requirements, so that when asked about stuff, I was able to hand emails, lists etc over showing I'd addressed these points and the tester then no longer seemed to fussed as I'd done my homework. Good luck with it all.. Hope to see it on the road soon. :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well the 101 is getting closer and closer to RWC...

Today's work (thanks again to Super Gav):

Replace Engine Oil & Filter
Replace Auto Trans Oil & Filter
Replace Transfer Case Oil
Replace Coolant
Re-wire headlights on the roof
Remove clutch pedal assembly, slave/master cylinder
Check Wiring
Install rear view mirror
Fix latch on a cupboard door
Check Front & Rear Diff Oil Levels
Check Lights
Check Fan
Adjust Fan Belt

We took it for a test drive - all good, but have discovered that the flame traps aren't installed and it's causing an oil leak... But that's another story.

We're getting there! :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well the 101 is getting closer and closer to RWC - although it feels like it is happening at a glacial pace...

I sent the 101 off to a local Land Rover expert to have the carb's tuned - and also to check the car to see what (if anything) was needed for the RWC.

The local expert is great - but painfully slow...

* He has fitted the flame traps
* He has tuned the engine
* He replaced a globe that wasn't working (I hadn't even noticed)
* He adjusted the rear brakes

He uses a mobile LPG guy - and I had instructed him to get the LPG tank pressure tested, at a cost of between $300-$400. The LPG guy came out, they removed the tank, and inspected the entire system. The LPG guy said: "This system does not comply with Australian rules and regulations. Various fixtures/fittings will need to be replaced. You have to rip out the entire thing and start again."

I can't get the RWC with a half installed system, so I have instructed the mechanic to remove the entire lot. Long term - I am going to install a second petrol tank for greater range...

Next up - the mechanic noticed that the speedo wasn't working. He inspected the speedo cable and realised that the end was broken off. He also said that the speedo drive unit is stuck solid in the gearbox... None of this is news to me - Gavin had already worked that out...

But you can't get a RWC without a working speedo. I asked the mechanic to repair the cable / unit... I was hoping that he might have a magical trick, knowing that he is an expert...

He came back to me yesterday and said: "I have removed the speedo cable and sent it away to have a new one made up, the company I use copies the current cable for length. You should have it within 2-3 days. As for the drive unit - it's damaged, and I can't get it out. So I am going to remove the back of the gearbox and get it on the bench. Once on the bench I rekon I will have more luck getting the unit out."

Everything that he has said makes sense...

It just takes time to get these things resolved. I know that I will be very happy once these issues are fixed, and I can finally start using it!

Fingers crossed I get to Melrose - but my gut feeling is that it isn't looking good. :(

[101RRS]

There is no need to get a speedo cable made - they are a standard series 3 LT95 cable maybe also common to other LT95s.

It is good to see you are getting things sorted but unfortunately finding others.

Garry

[Mick_Marsh]

There is no need to get a speedo cable made - they are a standard series 3 LT95 cable maybe also common to other LT95s.
Would that be the same for the auto gearbox?

[grey_ghost]

Hi Garry,

My 101 has a Range Rover automatic gearbox in it. Because of this it has a longer front prop shaft.

I had assumed that because the front Prop Shaft was longer - that perhaps the engine/gearbox/transfer box combination was longer, and therefore it was better to be safe than sorry, and hence that's why I agreed to get one made up.

It's probably more expensive - but at this point I just want it fixed! :)

Gav may know the answer to this one?

[Homestar]

Speedo drive is the same between the LT95 and the Borg Warner TC - the speedo was connected, but the cable was stuck fast in the corroded drive, and no amount of wriggling, pulling or anything would free it, so when we dropped the box out, the cable was damaged.

As mentioned, the only real way to get this sorted is to take the arse off the TC and punch the old speedo drive out. Personally, I think the end of the existing cable where it broke could have been re shaped to go back in a new drive, but a new cable would be easier.

Prop shaft length is very different to the standard 101 as the auto box and BW TC put the drive a lot further back. the back prop shaft is quite short, but the angles on both are good. The front drive shaft was very noisy - I think due to a combination of the drive angle - it is further to the drivers side of the car than the LT95 would have it, and the fact the prop shaft looks like it was a back yard job - it worked fine, but the noise was shocking. Hopefully these drive shafts are what we are looking for to shut the over run noises the 101's make.

It seems like identical shafts used in the UK have been successful.

It's been a long haul for you Tom, but hopefully you are on the home stretch. Would love to see you be able to get to Melrose - I know the vehcile is up to it once you get it on the road. :)

[101RRS]

My 101 has a Range Rover automatic gearbox in it.

Ok - didn't realise that.

Cheers

Garry

[Sitec]

Hi guys. The standard speedo cable will fit.. The rear PTO face on the LT230 (same transfer case as in Toms I assume) is virtually flush with the front face of the chassis x member on mine with the diesel so its a lot further back. With a little bit of careful re routing the cable is surprisingly long! I also have a few spare LT230 speedo drives if that helps. Can bung one in the post.. Don't forget the GPS Speedo option... As for going over the pits... they didn't even check to see if mine works!! :D Good luck for Melrose!! You can do it!! Borrow the ID off another 101 for the week!! :wasntme:

[Homestar]

It's a bit tougher over here - they will check the speedo during the road test. A RWC is getting quite hard to get now - the licenced testers have to take photos of any defective items as well as some mandatory points - like tyres, etc, and must be filed for 7 years. Testers won't run the risk of doing bodgey roadies any more as it is much easier for them to be sprung.

That's about the only item they could fail on this vehicle - it will stand up to any scrutiny.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well the day has finally come...

The 101 has had the following work done to it over the last month or two...

* Rear main seal replaced
* Engine oils replaced
* Viscous fan replaced
* Hand brake adjusted
* Rear brakes adjusted
* New speedo cable
* Clutch pedal,master clyinder, pipes removed
* New double carbine front prop shaft installed
* LPG system removed - inspected and non Australian compliant
* New radiator cap installed
* RWC and Club Registration
* Normal lights / lower spot lights converted to HID
* Australian Inverter installed
* Exterior light wired up (was installed, not wired in though)
* Engine tuned by a Land Rover "expert"...
* Rear view mirror installed
* Flame traps installed
* Small convex mirrors installed on main mirros
* Drivers seat adjusted - goes all the way back now..

That's the main points - anyway, time for some pics!

First up - Club registration plate and Head Lights converted into HID (the alternator couldn't keep up when all lights were on):
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3829_zpsdbc99038.jpg

The LPG tank used to live here - the entire LPG system has been removed. It was inspected and found not to be Australian compliant in anyway. It's gone - and one day a second petrol tank will go here:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3832_zpsa28a9d3f.jpg

This exterior light is now wired in and works:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3833_zpsb1fa2fee.jpg

This interior light just needed 3xAAA batteries - installed and working:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3835_zps6a05ee7e.jpg

The UK inverter was removed, and an Australian one installed. This has 2xUSB chargers and 2xPower Points:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3839_zpsdeeaa268.jpg

The UK style marine/caravan plug has been replaced when an Australian 15amp plug. The theory being that you plug this in when at a caravan park:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3843_zpse9a5674a.jpg

These power points have been converted from UK - to Australian. These only work when the Car is plugged into Mains using the above 15amp lead...
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3838_zpsfc32bd15.jpg

New padlock installed on the spare tyre:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3801_zpsa9c79b1f.jpg

New padlock installed on the petrol cap:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3845_zps5d8b4c4e.jpg

The engine covers (both left/right hand side) were missing. Here is a before photo of a new one:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3654_zps00e5ba06.jpg

I painted them with an engine enamel, figuring that they would get hot. Here is one hanging in the tree drying. Both sides have been painted/installed:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3678_zps2da85b6f.jpg

Rear number plate installed with a number plate light:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3842_zps8978bfce.jpg

An automatic gearbox selector installed:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3847_zps87a91b81.jpg

There was carpet glued/installed directly behind the engine cover. When the rear main seal was replaced we damaged the glued carpet when removing it. I have replaced the carpet, but this time velcro'd it on:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3850_zps8ab04db1.jpg

The new key ring - a lovely surprise from SWMBO:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3824_zps64f32563.jpg

And lastly I wanted a second spare. Thanks to Stuee - very much thanks to Stuee - here is the before:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3804_zpsc1cd219f.jpg

Sand Blasted. Rather than spend hours with a wire wheel, I payed $25 to have it sand blasted and coated in primer:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3811_zpsf2593d6b.jpg

And the first coat of paint:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_3828_zps726917fa.jpg

Now that the 101 is finally on the road, I plan to start using it. As my journey through 101 ownership begins I have no doubt that I will look at future changes/modifications. The only plans on the to-do list are:

* Purchase a spare tyre, and work out a way to install it on the vehicle.
* Install a second petrol tank
* Replace the CB (UK one, so different frequency)

None of these are urgent - I want to get out and enjoy the vehicle!!!

Thanks to everybody for their help in getting the 101 on the road - particular thanks to Bacicat and Stuee !!!

[101RRS]

Thats great to see it all sorted and on the road.

With Historic Rego - I assume you are on the Vic 90 day plan rather than just the club use plan. I wish we had the 90 day plan where I am.

Time to get out and enjoy.

Cheers

Garry

[Homestar]

Yay!!! That means I get to drive it again on Saturday right...?;)

[Sitec]

Fantastic work! Now to try it!! Vic High Country trip in July?? If the Melrose/Flinders trip goes without major issues, I'm thinkin of heading your way sometime this winter.... :)

[Homestar]

Yay!!! That means I get to drive it again on Saturday right...?;)

And I did...:)

[Mick_Marsh]

And I did...:)
And????
Is it now a better beast? Wossit like?
Has the new drive shaft improved things?

Whilst on the subject of 101's, I fired up the garden ornament today. It hasn't moved in a long time.

[rovercare]

GG confirmed today the box is a 4HP22. A couple of questions if you have seen this conversion before - how did you do the kick down cable? This one has none and requires the driver to drop it back manually if required. As you say, the gearing is spot on with this set up.:). The lack of kick down is its only draw back IMO.

Also, if it were mine, I'd fit a tacho. I found I couldn't work out when the converter locked up - oh, and on that point, should the converter unlock by itself - without the kick down cable fitted? I couldn't tell if it was doing that or not.

You need to sort the kickdown, the kickdown cable serves 2 purposes, one if for kickdown....but the other is for line pressure, its engine load feedback, so increases line pressure the more the foot is down. not good for the auto to run low line pressure as it burns out clutches

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

It's been a while - but that doesn't mean that nothing has happened. Well, not much anyway...

I had the roof top tent removed and the rear ladder removed. I did that because I found the tent too much of a hassle to use - so I figure that I will save on a bit of weight, and it gives the 101 a bit of a cleaner look.

I will keep the tent/ladder and if/when I eventually sell the vehicle, the new owner can re-install them if they so choose:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4063_zps8fae0c39.jpg
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4061_zps30970e5e.jpg

The 101's engine has been running like a dog, so I had it looked at by Romsey British Automotive. They:

Replaced LHS exhaust manifolds
Replaced RHS exhaust manifolds
Replaced Spark Plus + HTC Leads
Replaced Ignition Coil (the old one was leaking)
Adjusted the timing & idle on the carbies
Replaced Ballast Resistor on the Coil

I have to say that the 101 is now quieter (well, a little bit) and is driving better.

Oh - and I have also decided on a name.... "Dirty Harry" :wasntme:

[DasLandRoverMan]

Always good when things get done and see an improvement.
Question is how long until something else needs doing.
Do ya feel lucky punk? Well do ya?

[Sitec]

Found a pic of this on the Facebook 101 groups page.. Taken this weekend just gone at a local Ag Show in the South of England. I did a double take when I saw it and the rego number. Thought it was yours at first!! ;)

[Sitec]

This popped up today... And this time it is yours!!! :D

[Sitec]

And here's the conversation that's taking place! :)

[Homestar]

Looks like you've set 'em straight on where it lives now. :D

Keep us up to date on that conversation, I'm not on Faceplant. :). Will be interesting to see if anyone gets upset that its now in the colonies.

[Sitec]

Will do for sure. I've joined that group, and I get a good vibe from it. They're all very positive, and share lots of pics of 101's in the UK, Europe, America, and Oz when I get on there! :) This group and the Cummins Land Rover Group are the few reasons I go on FB..

[grey_ghost]

Well Dirty Harry is sick - AGAIN...

I took him for a test drive on Sunday. It was cold (6c) but fine when I took off and admittedly the weather turned terrible - raining heavily.

I drove from home to Epping (about 45 minutes the long way) - things seemed ok.

On the return trip home -

Dirty Harry started to overheat when in 3rd gear - needed to get up the hills.
I came off the highway and went the back roads - so I could nurse him home.
The temp immediately went back to normal, but then he started missing/back firing in top gear...

:angrylock: :censored:

I don't know if water was getting inside the engine compartment, causing issues or not.. But I was quite :(

I'm sending him back to the mechanics - hopefully they can find something..

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well I have good news on Harry.

Yesterday Gav & Mick came up and we did a few jobs. First job - take Harry for a test drive, and when the temp gauge was reading in the RED - check the temp with a digital temp gauge.

The digital temp gauge showed that the actual temp is approx 82-83c - even though the (repaired) Land Rover temp gauge is sitting on the RED line.

So - the Land Rover temp gauge is out of whack and the engine is not over heating! (No loss of water from the radiator either) :eek:

The simple fix - install a VDO temp gauge and ignore the Land Rover one.

Also checked the oil leak - it's coming from the old oil cooler, which isn't connected anymore. So whatever oil was in it - is coming out. I just need to plug the oil cooler up and clean-up the mess!

Gav was quite happy with the way that Harry now drives - much quieter, and the front prop shaft rumble has also reduced slightly.

So all up - good progress. A few small jobs to do based on the above, but it's all good news in getting Harry ready for summer use.

[Mick_Marsh]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/101-forward-controls-variations/83025d1409440600-ghosts-101-dsc_4313.jpg

What is that on the horizon traveling at high warp?

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/101-forward-controls-variations/83026d1409440652-ghosts-101-dsc_4325.jpg

Nice.

[Homestar]

Yep, she is driving really nicely. The 3.9 is much smoother and quieter than the 3.5. Quite disconcerting looking at a temp gauge that says it's hot when it's not though.

It didn't even break a sweat and I was giving it heaps. Coolant temp at 82 ish - it has an 82 degree thermostat, so bang on, oil temp measured 73 when we pulled up (measured on the sump), so it's right where it should be.

Hopefully now we can see it out at some camps with the rest of us.:)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Some work done on the 101...

Firstly - second spare is now mounted at the back. Each wheel sits on top of the bumperett - which should help take some of the weight off the frame holding it onto the 101:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4440_zpsffce18de.jpg

Next - as mentioned below the original temp gauge is reading out by a country mile. The intention was to install a secondary temp gauge (keeping the original working). I ended up installing a new one - that screws into the block where the original one did. I've keep all of the wiring for the original temp gauge - but it isn't connected. Here's the new one:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4435_zpsa827703a.jpg

Lastly - I removed the old oil cooler that was leaking because it wasn't connected up. I have kept EVERYTHING from the old engine (including the oil cooler) - so it can all be returned to standard one day, if so desired:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4441_zpsc6e0186c.jpg

That's it for now - bring on summer!!!

[Homestar]

Good work. Been for a drive with the new temp sender? If so, what did it get to?

[grey_ghost]

Hi Gav,

I haven't been for an extensive test yet - but when I got the engine up to temp, and drove around for 15 minutes.... The new temp read...

Drum roll...

.
.
.

Bang on 82c

:D

[Sitec]

Hi GG. Thought this'd interest you.....

New Arrival 101 Camper - Expedition Portal (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/120710-New-Arrival-101-Camper)

[juddy]

Wow that is a old post.

Still looks fantastic.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

A small update on the 101... I took it back to the mechanic after about 750km of driving after the 3.9 was installed. The mechanic had always asked me to bring it back so that he could tune the carbies . It is an absolute pig to start when hot (another thread on here).

He adjusted the carbies - he said that it was running too rich, taking about 1.5 turns off the mixture. :eek:

And the end result...? Well it still won't start when hot. :mad:

On another note - I picked up a different tow bar for the 101. It's a combination 50mm tow ball / pintle hook. I had to get the grinder out on 2 of the bolts on the existing pintle hook - as they were rusted on solid... Here is the new unit fitted:

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4574_zps0a95f18a.jpg

Despite the fact that I have installed it lower - when I hooked up my 7x5 trailer it was on a upward angle!
I need to seek clarification with VicRoads or the local police, but somehow I suspect that it wouldn't be legal towing a trailer around like that..

Oh well - perhaps I have to re-install the original pintle hook and I will just have to go out and find an ex-army trailer... ;) :angel: :wasntme:

[101RRS]

Change the trailer axle from spring under (axle over) to spring over (axle under) and you should be right.

I did it with my old 6x4 and with my new 8x5 and has worked.

Garry

[Sitec]

I'd be interested in you're old pintle hitch if ya r parting with it! What trailer r u runnin behind the 101? I've just bought an ex army 1 tonne trailer like Micks.. He found it for me. Hopefully collectin in next week. :) Its the front one of these two.

[grey_ghost]

Hi Sitec,

For the moment I will be holding onto the old pintle hitch... The trailer that I experimented with is my old 7x5 box trailer that I use for all kinds of stuff.

Garry's idea of swapping the springs around sounds like a good idea - but I assume that means that the trailer will then sit too high when I tow it with my daily driver, the VW Tiguan... I use it quite a bit with the Tiguan - and don't want to loose that capability. It's the trailer that I used to pick-up the engine in.

So I might just have to consider talking to Mighty Mick...! :wasntme:

[101RRS]

but I assume that means that the trailer will then sit too high when I tow it with my daily driver, the VW Tiguan... I use it quite a bit with the Tiguan - and don't want to loose that capability. It's the trailer that I used to pick-up the engine in.

You are worrying too much - I have towed my raised trailers with the 101, my Freelander and my RRS - yes the attitude of the trailer is a little different for each vehicle but not an issue.

Garry

[Sitec]

Hi Tom.
I knew a guy in the UK who had the same problem... We made up a flat plate 120 x 12 flat from memory. At one end of the plate was a hole big enough to drop over the original NATO hitch when its bolted in its original place on the rear x member. At the lower end of the plate was a selection of holes to bolt a std UK 50mm ball (different to the Australian receiver type). On the back of the plate there were two stay bars that clipped up to the chassis. Can draw it if ya like and post on here..... It worked very well.. I have a UK ball in the shed too.

Garycol, r u able to PM me.. I've looked to send you a message but for some reason I can't. Cheers.

[101RRS]

Garycol, r u able to PM me.. I've looked to send you a message but for some reason I can't. Cheers.

Sorry - with a couple of exceptions I no longer take messages from AULRO members.

[grey_ghost]

Today's job....

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

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

The tools on the front of the 101 were looking a bit sad.. Basically the wood was rotten - you could pull it apart with your fingers:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/d97c0a36-28fa-4cfb-b800-1397fe86c863_zps30071f9b.jpg

I hunted around for a few months at various hardware stores, but I simply could not find new handles that were of the same dimensions. I wanted them the same because of the way they are attached to the front of the 101.

The solution would be to buy bigger handles and cut them down to size, but I have no wood working tools at all. The solution? A friendly visit to the local men's shed, 6 weeks later and..

And now - here they are refurbished:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4669_zpsca40367a.jpg

A big thanks to the Kilmore Men's Shed.

[Sitec]

They look brilliant! Well done to the local Men's Shed! :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I splashed out and purchased some Christmas presents for the 101 - seeing as how it's been behaving so well recently..

* Sat Nav/DVD Player/CD Player/Colour Reverse Camera/USB/Touch Screen/Radio, etc.

* CB (comes with a short/long antenna)

I had a standard video rca (yellow/red/white) cable run to the back of the 101, as the unit can output video.. The plan is to purchase a small LCD TV, connect it up to the inverter, and hence we can watch DVD's in the back...

It also comes with blue-tooth for a mobile telephone, not that I think I will ever use this based on the noise levels in a 101 !!!

Oh the same of modern toys!

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4885_zpsbacdd0f2.jpg

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_4887_zps6bf1acba.jpg

Unfortunately the new temp gauge that I installed months ago stopped working (before any of this work was done) - so I need to sort that little issue out...

Perhaps I shouldn't have spoilt the 101... Only joking!!!

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Small update... Made an improvement on the 101 last weekend - to help whilst out and about camping... This is mounted at the rear - a bit of light helps when setting up camp in the dark!

http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5119_zpsedvg8hxy.jpg

[Sitec]

Looking smart. Gearing up for Melrose? :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

Well what I thought would be a small job - turned into a medium job.

I set about installing Defender seats in the 101 - wow, some of those nuts/bolts are hard to get at...

Before:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5413_zpsj40tgogq.jpg

And After:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5415_zpspi8ukx3f.jpg

Something wasn't 100% correct with either seat - perhaps the seat was out of alignment or perhaps the original holes weren't square - but I had to drill 1 hole on each side (at least 3 of them lined up!)

Cheers.

[Homestar]

Oh, yeah - should have mentioned some of the bolts are fun to get at...:D

[mark_coffey]

they look awesome, my drivers seat has snapped and now I know what to replace them with! now all I have to do is fix the bugger!

[grey_ghost]

So I went camping in the 101 last weekend - and the final morning my hands got all sticky with black residue from the steering wheel.. :(

I believe that it's a common problem with Series steering wheels - I am not sure if it's moisture in the air, but I've never experienced it in the 101 before.

Looking at the 101 - the paint had certainly worn off over the years:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5404_zpsh0dprogt.jpg

I gave the steering wheel a light sand:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5419_zpsjzixzaas.jpg

And here is is sunning itself - after 4 coats over the day:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/p549/tomb1971/101%20Land%20Rover/IMG_5423_zps38b4thqx.jpg

The plan is to let it dry properly/harden and re-install it next weekend. :)

[Mick_Marsh]

You need that man cave so I can get you working on mine.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

A small update on the 101... He's got new boots. These are the same ones that Homestar has on his 101, and Ben from QLD has on his. [biggrin]

https://i.imgur.com/7PTnJD7.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/PYVu9W3.jpg

I spent a lot of time trying to find an original size tyre, but there just isn't anything out there....

These have been fitted (plus 2 spares) for an upcoming trip that I have in August.

I have a few other things in the pipe-line for the 101 also - but mums the word until I get them done!

[thumbsupbig]

[bemm52]

If your passing anywhere near Bemm in August drop in and say gday:beer:

Cheers Paul

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

The 101 is going through a bit of an update in preparation for a big trip in August.. Last post was wider wheels & new tyres.

This update - the roof rack has been removed. I never, ever used the roof rack because it was simply to high up there. Removing the roof rack also means that the old drivings lights (rarely used) got removed, and so did the CB aerial.

I was amazed at how heavy the roof rack was - there was the frame, 2 x ammo boxes, and the driving lights. The 101 is now not as tall, some weight is gone, marginally more aerodynamic, and ever so slightly less top heavy. The main benefit is that it isn't as tall (I do need to re-measure it!)

CB Aerial has been moved & a curved light bar installed.

Anyway - here's some pics:

https://i.imgur.com/WMrpd9u.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HTXICb9.jpg


I still have more things to attend to:

* Relocate the blinker stalk (from RHS to LHS) - as I have found that I sometimes bump it with my right knee when braking.
* Relocate the drivers door handle - same again, keep bumping it with my knee.
* Tidy up the passenger mirror.. Ahem
* Work on a system for the 2 x rear spares
* Multiple shake down runs
* Full service before the trip

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

So another small update - one of my spot lights located on the nudge bar was dead, and it was going to cost some $ to fix it.

I had always had a minor concern that the two x spot lights restricted airflow to the radiator - so I made the decision to remove them and replace them with a small light bar..

https://i.imgur.com/1e4ijG4.jpg

I also replaced the indicator stalk - the old one was tired and had a short in it..

Oh - and I've had power steering and front & rear disc brakes installed as well. [smilebigeye]

I still have a small list of jobs that I am working through - is a Land Rover ever finished? [thumbsupbig]

Cheers,
GG

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

So I ticked off a few more odd jobs on the 101 on the weekend...

New indicator stalk installed:

https://i.imgur.com/dJHkICk.jpg

I moved the door handles (on both sides) back - giving more knee room.

https://i.imgur.com/YKbH0eD.jpg

I had a bracket fabricated for the mirror arm > onto door bracket. My bracket had completely split and couldn't be welded (it was some kind of cast aluminium by the looks of it). While I was at it - I fitted new pinch weld onto the mirror head (it previously had electrical tape holding the glass on)

https://i.imgur.com/sd6t34m.jpg

And lastly - removed the awning. I know that a lot of people love awnings but the awning that was on the vehicle was difficult to set-up (due to the height of the vehicle), and I have only used it 3 times in 6 years... I figure a little less weight on the vehicle isn't such a bad thing. I left the awning brackets on because (a) they are pop-riveted on, (b) also glued on, (c) I am worried that there is no paint behind the brackets... SWMBO rekons that we can hang towels on the left over brackets [bigrolf]

https://i.imgur.com/6EwBuB1.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

I've had some minor modifications done to the 101 while we can't use it due to lock down...

Firstly - some rust was found on the rear bumper, which has been repaired:

https://i.imgur.com/DrJiDW1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Xd8eyGP.jpg

Next - the side steps have evolved over time from:

a) Plastic steps
b) Wooden steps
c) Steps attached to the side door - but we discovered that they didn't function as well as hoped, when we tested them at Corowa earlier this year.
d) The new set-up:

https://i.imgur.com/KuiyJ6q.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xlPdMQL.jpg

Next - these have been added for the passenger and driver:

https://i.imgur.com/zEACcIL.jpg

And lastly - a common modification to most 101's - I now have some more foot room for my size 14 feet... [thumbsupbig]

https://i.imgur.com/k0xld5D.jpg

I dual wheel carrier is also underway....

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

So the 101 is slowly taking shape..

Here is the new design side step:

https://i.imgur.com/SuedDYr.jpg

A close up of how it attaches to the side of the vehicle:

https://i.imgur.com/GU8sl0Z.jpg

The upper mounts:

https://i.imgur.com/UcvabWV.jpg

The lower bracket:

https://i.imgur.com/zXMq8hH.jpg

And the beginning of the first rear wheel carrier - that also converts into a table...

https://i.imgur.com/HRG7gbE.jpg

Cheers,
GG

[grey_ghost]

So the side steps for the passenger and driver have now been powder coated and installed.

I am very happy with them. Note - the steps should be very sturdy as they are braced on the chassis (second picture):

https://i.imgur.com/QTUMxWx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/y2XBL2E.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

So the wheel carrier is nearing completion.. Some pics:

https://i.imgur.com/bwHVEy8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Y0arJMk.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/3rdvQEn.jpg

[86mud]

That's brilliant!

[Don 130]

How many turns of the crank to wind it up Tom, Or do you do it with a battery drill?
Don.

[grey_ghost]

I'm not sure Don how many cranks - I haven't seen it in person yet! Doh - living in Lockdown and my vehicle is someplace else, and I can't get to it... Oh well - soon. :)

[Don 130]

I'm not sure Don how many cranks - I haven't seen it in person yet! Doh - living in Lockdown and my vehicle is someplace else, and I can't get to it... Oh well - soon. :)

It looks very low geared to me, so the drill might be the answer

Don.

[Homestar]

For the amount of times it may get used, would you really need a drill though? It’s a 30:1 winch with a single snatch block so 60:1. Of it took a minute or so to lower or raise it, once a year or so, that’s not a big deal IMO and not worth carrying a powered tool to use it. If it was a stabiliser, etc that was used every time you pulled up, that would be different.

[cjc_td5]

For the amount of times it may get used, would you really need a drill though? It’s a 30:1 winch with a single snatch block so 60:1. Of it took a minute or so to lower or raise it, once a year or so, that’s not a big deal IMO and not worth carrying a powered tool to use it. If it was a stabiliser, etc that was used every time you pulled up, that would be different.

Depends if you were using the table for your wine and bikkies every afternoon... [biggrin]

[Homestar]

Depends if you were using the table for your wine and bikkies every afternoon... [biggrin]

That would be Jim Bean and cola cans knowing the driver... [emoji56]

[grey_ghost]

So Murray has been in contact and the 101 is very nearly finished... Some pics:

The carrier for the gas bottle broke a few years ago - so some bracing has been added. It's a much stronger design now.

https://i.imgur.com/0heETrK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GhsalLR.jpg

The underside of one of the spare wheel carriers:

https://i.imgur.com/uIm1L5L.jpg

Look Ma - no hands!

https://i.imgur.com/nFF8zKx.jpg

Cheers,
GG.

[Sitec]

Good to see this is progressing well. We like those steps and the stainless tables behind the spare wheels. Some thought has gone into that! :)

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

One more minor update on the 101... The wiring for dual battery set-up has always been a dogs breakfast. As I rarely even go into that compartment, I've been naughty and just ignored it..

There is now a slide out drawer which will make it far easier to do maintenance on the battery, charge them (if need be). A new fuse box has also been installed (previously there wasn't one):

https://i.imgur.com/0CzHewK.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/FZc1HGd.jpg

Also - replaced the faulty rear light with a new LED one:

https://i.imgur.com/5BDmkrX.jpg

That's it for this update - hopefully the next time that you see a post on the 101, I'm out and about using it!!!

Cheers,
GG.

[grey_ghost]

Hi All,

After I got back from my South Australian Outback trip, there were a few minor things that needed sorting...

The drivers side of the windscreen had a hole in it (the rock came all the way through). I decided to replace both sides - WOW what a difference:

https://i.imgur.com/2sxKOBO.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Sz8SxmM.jpg

The windscreen washer bottle was brittle and started leaking on the trip.. NOS one arrived from England and was fitted today:

https://i.imgur.com/WqiAw2y.jpg

My 101 has Rocky Mountain door tops, and we lost one of the window latches on the trip... I managed to purchase one from Rocky Mountain - all the way from Canada:

https://i.imgur.com/zOw1mVe.jpg

The 101 was also given a full service (air filter, oil filter, oil, prop shafts greased, etc) and it ready for Winter Wombat... Not that I think WW will happen this year.

Cheers,
GG.