Work on the 'ol ute tomorrow

[olmate]

Well the clutch is not original but I have a complete system to go into the ol ute tomorrow. Am so glad that the motor is out and on a stand at the moment. Will probably finish off the paint in the engine bay as well.

I want to be able to put the motor back in in a couple of weeks.:D

I have attached a coule of before and after shots. Bit bright now but its keeping me occupied until I find one in original knick.

[Fusion]

Looking good mate ;) can't wait to see all done and lookin all flashy :D What color are you thinkin of painting the old girl ? Pity i wasn't coming up .... would of liked to see some of your handy work first hand .

[olmate]

I am thinking about bronze green for this one as well. But I hadn't planned on painting her - just a bit of a polish. It seems that those people around me are changing my mind. :o

[graceysdad]

Hey Troy that flash red Red motor is gonna make that old girl really belt along, wanna clean up my old Grey 6 for me, only has about 40 years of caked oil and crud you cant shift with a scraper, gonna be a petrol degrease job. Shes going great mate keep it up.

[olmate]

Will gladly clean up your grey motor for you... but it may come back a shade of red and with engine mounts in the wrong spot... :D

No need to remove all that build up crud if its stopping other leaks on a workhorse. Mines just looking pretty as I am a bit bored and had to have somethin gto do prior to going back to work.

[graceysdad]

But I cant paint over that old junk with the Grey enamel !, you are right if I clean it off and run it it will spew oil from everywhere, but for the sake off it looking clean and tidy think we can change the sideplate gasket and valve cover and avoid the leaks, still think you will burn me off in a race to 20mph!

[Fusion]

Hey Troy . Is there any parts you need for the holden engine at all ? i have plenty of bits floating around the shed ;)

[olmate]

A nice clean and freshly painted grey motor would look great. New gaskets on the side plates etc would sort out most oil leaks as well.

[olmate]

Hey Troy . Is there any parts you need for the holden engine at all ? i have plenty of bits floating around the shed ;)

I am pretty right at the moment just looking for the dizzy and coil off a VC Commodore (elec type). Could possibly do with spares such as fuel pump, water pump etc if you wanted to get rid of stuff. The alternator will also be the next thing as she will probably only go for a bit (have ignored it to date).

Let me know what you want to get rid of and we can work something out.

Anyway - I'm off as I need sleep. Catch you later. Troy

[numpty]

I am thinking about bronze green for this one as well. But I hadn't planned on painting her - just a bit of a polish. It seems that those people around me are changing my mind. :o

Why not the proper colour Troy?:o

[Lost Landy]

The old red motor is looking great, as for painting the body to be totaly honest I think the spit & polish would look great as it looks to me that it has the original paint that is so hard to find on old Landys, I wish my 80 inch was still wearing its original paint. :D

[olmate]

I love the Bronze Green and had been thinking that, as the ute wasn't original, I should just as well paint her another colour. However saying that, the grey is in good knick and after a bit of a polish up today; she looked quite promising. :D

[olmate]

Well today didn't see the clutch bits go into the ol-ute. As olmate needed a replacement alternator and that took the time from me...:o... all good now.

So I finished up the wiring under the bonnet and connected the second tank to the ol-ute instead. Will finish the painting under the bonnet tomorrow and then get into the clutch bits. Still looking good to have her motor back in a couple of weeks.. ;) .. and I cant wait to have her running :D

[olmate]

Feel like its going very well. The motor can go in next week (as long as I get the clutch line and cylinders in on the weekend) then its the brake reservoir and she's a going concern. :D

I have bows coming for the back (soonish) and fingers crossed the wife will pick up that I want some new seats for my birthday. And then - its just cleaning up the outside .... and yes - I am going to clean up the original paintwork ;) she'll be a little beauty:)

[Fusion]

Looks like the ol-ute is coming along well :D . Cough up tho ...... Wheres the pics :D:p:wasntme:

[olmate]

Well the motor is in (less the radiator etc - got stuck at the beer fridge....;))

So what do you reckon? the engine bay is going to be pretty flash.

[olmate]

I had to do it - changed the engine mounts. Sometimes even I reckon that I am a lazy bloke. Anyway, she's running now and sounds sweet. Will need a new exhaust soon but its good enough for the moment.

Will sort the brake reservoir out this week, get a longer flex pipe for the clutch slave cylinder and then i'll be right to chuck a few 'blockies'. :D

What do they say - '"no ute... no circle work". Well maybe not with this one but she is keeping me happy. ;)

[graceysdad]

What colour is the engine bay Troy looks to be black yeah?, you inspired me to think about tackling my engine, I only said think!, I have degreased it 3 times now and slowly the motor is starting to appear, the inside of the engine bay is grey but i am going to go chassis black everywhere I think. Your coming along great guns.

[olmate]

Keep going fella - that engine will appear soon.

As for my next little project, I think I 'may' have been successful getting these bows re-made and then it could be time for that canopy I have been promising myself :D. See how we go. I am still waiting to confirm if I have been lucky enough with replacement bows.

The paint work seems to be fine. Gave it a light rub yesterday and it looks good enough for the ute. There will just be the need to tidy up the interior paintwork and then... some seats ;)

[easo]

G'day Troy, If its aright I might make a trip down that way in the next few weeks. Take my boys to see their Granddad and pop around.

Cheers Easo

[Rangier Rover]

Well the motor is in (less the radiator etc - got stuck at the beer fridge....;))

So what do you reckon? the engine bay is going to be pretty flash..
I hope the guy who checks the oil/water has sunny's on!;)
Looks a lot better than the rats nest in my 49 model.:D

[Fusion]

Looking Awesome mate :eek::cool: . Bit flash for a series 1 tho :p. Nearly as bright as my engine bay :D . Keep up the awesome work ;)

[olmate]

G'day Troy, If its aright I might make a trip down that way in the next few weeks. Take my boys to see their Granddad and pop around.

Cheers Easo

PM sent Easo. Look forward to it :D Bring the wife as well so she can meet Michelle.

[olmate]

Woo Hoo - I now have a clutch in the ol ute. All I need now is brakes and I can move her under her own power (even stop her when needed).

So what next you ask - into the home brew :eek:

[Fusion]

Hey olmate , things are movin along pretty quick . Be good to see it covered in mud ;)

[olmate]

No matter how much I tidy her up - its going to happen , isn't it. The mud has to come :o

[easo]

I know a few places down that way for mud.

Yackandanda state forest and a good mate of mine has some land in Jindera 17kay Nth of Albury.

Easo

[olmate]

:D I am over the moon now.... The bloke that I bought the olute from has rang and is sending me the diary that his mate had kept of the car since new; detailing his money spent and repairs / work done as required since its purchase in 1955. Considering that the bloke owned it until he passed in 2001, this diary will be something special.

The car was left in a will to the fella I bought it off as he was a very good mate of the original owner. Travelling in it on many hunting / fishing trips in Vic / NSW. ;)

[the_chisholm]

Keep up the good work mate, its looking pretty dam good!
Excellent news regarding the diary for the old girl, its certainly a fair slice of history.

[olmate]

I decided to give her a polish this arvo and the photos is how it looks (well the bits I got to). Very happy and, now that I have seen this, there is no way the colour is changing :D

Oh yes - and if anyone has a spare indicator unit to go onto the steering column, I need one...

[LR V8]

wow, big difference. Looking good mate.

Pete

[olmate]

Just thinking ahead. :D ....

I have sorted my bows for the ute and I am onto a canopy. I do need to find an indicator unit for the steering column and five 'used' tyres for the ol-ute. If anyone could help it would be appreciated. I do have some bits from other series Landy's that I could swap if people are interested (head, rocker gear, diff, prop shafts etc)

Will see how I go. Shall also put an add in the market section.

[Fusion]

Howdy mate , What sized tyres are you after ? ..... maybe have a couple of real good ones for you ;)

[olmate]

Looking for 7.00 x 16 Trying to keep the original look. I do believe that they were optioned with 7.50 x 16 though

[olmate]

A bit of polish has made the world of a difference...:D

[ellard]

Hi there troy

Its looking good - just a splash of paint on the bull bar next?

All the best

Wayne

[Rangier Rover]

A bit of polish has made the world of a difference...:D Coming up nice. I wish my 49 was as neat:(
Cheers RR.:)

[Larry]

A bit of polish has made the world of a difference...:D
Amazing what a bit of polish & elbow grease can do?:eek2:

Top job!:thumbsup:

[Fusion]

Howdy Troy . The tyres i was looking at today are 6.50-16's .... they are brand new . Only 2 of them ... sorry :(

[olmate]

What brand etc were they?

My manual says that 7.00 x 16's are std for the 107". The 6.50 x 16 was optional for the 86"

[Rangier Rover]

What brand etc were they?

My manual says that 7.00 x 16's are std for the 107". The 6.50 x 16 was optional for the 86"Put the 6.50's on it. It will stress the drive line less.;)
Cheers RR.

[olmate]

Hi there troy

Its looking good - just a splash of paint on the bull bar next?

All the best

Wayne

You were right Wayne, it has sorted it out;)

[olmate]

Well the brakes are done now and there is even pressure at the pedal :D. Must thank 'The Best of British' in Towong for the reservoir - great service and a top price.

[slug_burner]

Troy,

Nice hood ornament. I think the wife might object so you better get yourself a replacement.

[olmate]

I've been wondering where I left the little fella? Nar - The wife wont let me leave him on the bonnet for long; even if the car can be his in a few years. :D

Speaking of the ol ute, can someone tell me if this tail light is the "pork pie" type that should be going onto it? The Landy didn't have them when I bought it and I am at a loss trying to find original tail lights. :)

[olmate]

Nar - that wasn't the one... This is the one :D

[numpty]

Nar - that wasn't the one... This is the one :D

Yes, That's the one off the 107 Troy.

[Fusion]

Have you tried Four wheel drives in Melbourne . Probably want a bit for them but would think the will have some laying around ? :)

[numpty]

I sourced some second hand ones from Master Chief, but I think they were his last. Saw a really good set yesterday. Belong to a bloke who sold me his 107 chassis, said he knows how much the lights are worth and doesn't wish to sell them.

[ellard]

Hi there

Those lights are getting difficult to get - especailly in good condition.

I wish you luck - have you tried vintage light & bulbs is SA

Home Page (http://www.classicandvintagebulbs.com/page2.html)

All the best

Wayne

[olmate]

Thanks Wayne (and everyone) - I have tried all the usual places in Aust and have gone overseas. Locating a source who advertises three different taillights for the Series 1.

Shall let you know how I go. They are the Pork pie type, 'D' shape and Della type.. Fingers crossed:D

Everyone I have found at home with them - simply wont part with them.

[ellard]

Everyone I have found at home with them - simply wont part with them

As I said they are difficult to get - I have a pair of the base plates (but gave them away only last week)

Wish you luck

Wayne

PS just have to be in the right place at the right time unfortunally.....

[olmate]

Wayne,

Are you familiar with many Series 1's having the Della type on them? I have only seen ceremonial vehicles with these fitted. However have found that for the 1955 vehicles it may have been common for both types (Pork Pie and Della); seems these ones may be easier to get hold of. :cool:


Had only just sent this reply when I got a message from a supplier in England. He has originals in boxes still (can imagine the price...). Will let you know more when I find out.

[Fusion]

Wayne,

Are you familiar with many Series 1's having the Della type on them? I have only seen ceremonial vehicles with these fitted. However have found that for the 1955 vehicles it may have been common for both types (Pork Pie and Della); seems these ones may be easier to get hold of. :cool:


Had only just sent this reply when I got a message from a supplier in England. He has originals in boxes still (can imagine the price...). Will let you know more when I find out.

Howdy Troy , Might want to take out a housing loan for them lights :D;) . Hope you get some :)

[Fusion]

Wayne,

Are you familiar with many Series 1's having the Della type on them? I have only seen ceremonial vehicles with these fitted. However have found that for the 1955 vehicles it may have been common for both types (Pork Pie and Della); seems these ones may be easier to get hold of. :cool:


Had only just sent this reply when I got a message from a supplier in England. He has originals in boxes still (can imagine the price...). Will let you know more when I find out.

Howdy Troy , Might want to take out a housing loan for them lights :D;) . Hope you get some :) . I'll have the pics of the tyres for you tomorrow afternoon ;).

[numpty]

Wayne,

Are you familiar with many Series 1's having the Della type on them? I have only seen ceremonial vehicles with these fitted. However have found that for the 1955 vehicles it may have been common for both types (Pork Pie and Della); seems these ones may be easier to get hold of. :cool:


Had only just sent this reply when I got a message from a supplier in England. He has originals in boxes still (can imagine the price...). Will let you know more when I find out.

Troy, I have seen early ones with either the "D" lights or Pork Pie types, but not Della. There was a bloke at Toowoomba who had brand new "D" lights for $120 each:o Beautiful quality though, as they were brass with glass lenses.

[ellard]

Wayne,

Are you familiar with many Series 1's having the Della type on them? I have only seen ceremonial vehicles with these fitted. However have found that for the 1955 vehicles it may have been common for both types (Pork Pie and Della)

Hi there

Sorry for the late response - at work and as usual it turns to s--t.

I have seen both types of light on these series ones (my fire tender has pork pies's) and I am not to sure of the history behind it. Diana might be the best person to ask - here knowledge amazes me......

As for the "d" lights I have managed to manufacture them my self - and it would only take a good rivet counter to spot the differences.

[Fusion]

Howdy Troy , These are the tyres i had down at the father-in-laws. They are 205/16's and have never been used . They were on rims but thats as far as they got . 1 of the pics is the 205 beside a 7.50/16 . Hope it's what you want.https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/420.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/421.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/422.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/423.jpg

[olmate]

They look just right :thumbsup: Are they Road Grippers ??

[Fusion]

They look just right :thumbsup: Are they Road Grippers ??

Dunlop Super Grippers ;) . Send me a pm with what you want to do mate :).

[olmate]

Brakes all going and have just ordered my canopy. :D Now (fingers crossed) I shall have my missing hood bows by Wednesday:D:D:D.

Have given up on original tail lights as they are just too hexy; so I am ordering early series 2 types.

Hopefully I shall be up to painting the interior in 3 weeks once the rubbers around the windscreen are replaced. :)

[Fusion]

Great work mate :clap2::thumbsup:

[olmate]

Well - I have thrown soem paint around the interior today (dash, floor panels,around gearbox etc) Tomorrow there will be new rubbers going ove rthe tunnel etc and then onto the paint at the rear of the cab.

Easo dropped in - good to meet him finally. Landrover talk and a few beers - hence the painting stopped for the day. :D:D:D

[graceysdad]

Damn Troy, you flying!, speakingof screen seals what you doing there? mine is fruited but I think I can go close with something from jacksons only seems to be the lower edge that has a seal cant be too hard to cobble something up, cowl vent seals?, your doing well.

[olmate]

Still searching for seals and would happily take anyones advice. I have been searching for things that may 'just come close' but without luck.
I need:

1. the door seals - easily enough to compromise thru Rare Spares here in Wodonga
2. Seal under windscreen to bulkhead - I am stumped....
3. Seal above windscreen to roof - yep ... stumped again (may just cut my own from some sheet rubber).. :cool: dunno

On a good note - the paint in the cab is drying now and I should be able to get into the thing again this week after work. I do need help locating the sliding windows for the two front doors (unless I just get some glass cut here ans say thats close enough...) ;)

Did include a photo of the cab at the moment. :)

Have a mate looking at repairing my two bent hood bows this week as my contact (previously mentioned) in Qld has gone very quiet :BigCry:. But ... I shall try to get hold of him again this week. :wallbash:

[Fusion]

I know i flog this place a little but i got most of my seals from FWD's in melbourne . Not to badly priced either :);)
That or try clarke rubber .

[olmate]

Thanks Mick. I tend to go to this place a fair bit as well but they have been unable to help in this case. Carke Rubber have door rubbers but I have been unlucky when it comes to around the windscreen. I shall be trying scott's old auto rubber this week. Fingers crossed :D

[ellard]

Hi there Troy

I had the same problem - I had to get the windscreen rubber from the UK.

Let me know if you find anything else in Australia.

All the best

Wayne

[graceysdad]

Jacksons have a huge range of extrusions, I am going to snip the end of mine and see what can be found, as for the top seal, some sikkaflex will sort that out, like your interior Troy, shes coming along really well.

[easo]

On a good note - the paint in the cab is drying now and I should be able to get into the thing again this week after work.



Did you get Harrys hand prints out?

Sorry about that, Easo

[olmate]

Jacksons have a huge range of extrusions, I am going to snip the end of mine and see what can be found, as for the top seal, some sikkaflex will sort that out, like your interior Troy, shes coming along really well.

If you find something close - let me know pls. :D

[olmate]

Did you get Harrys hand prints out?

Sorry about that, Easo

They add character. The mats will cover them anyway mate, no worries ;) Hope he didn't get paint up his arms.:o

[olmate]

Speaking of mats.... as I have found the beer fridge early I shall have a go at cutting them tonight and staying away from other work on the Landy. :o

Well - I definitely need to stop cutting the matting as the lines aren't too straight. Might just have dinner and a few more beers instead.;)

[easo]

Beer' yes please Troy. :beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:

[olmate]

And tonite - before I went to the beer fridge for the 2nd time:( I made sure I finished what I started last nite. :D:D:D

And know - I can have a beer :beer:

Tomorrow I may just clean the guages etc ??

[Fusion]

Mate , going to have to put the old slippers on to get in this nice old truck ;):)

[LR V8]

Geez that's looking nice Troy. I like the sign above the gauges too... :D

Pete

[olmate]

Mate , going to have to put the old slippers on to get in this nice old truck ;):)


Geez that's looking nice Troy. I like the sign above the gauges too... :D

Pete

She is going to be a nice old thing. But will be used regardless - i am getting a lot of joy out of cleaning this one up.

I do have a couple more signs to put into her; the original owner had a few and I 'kind of' feel that I should put them back as he had really looked after the Landy since it was new. :)

Take a look at the 'random' page and a reciept from the log book I was given. I have the book and a heap of reciepts for the work done on the vehicle from new. :D

[slug_burner]

A log book like that would be a little treasure. Just that little bit extra and added originality.

[olmate]

Well today my new 'U' Brackets for securing my hoodsticks arrived from England. A whopping 7 pounds something. The hood sticks should be repaired in the next week and I shall probably get my canvas about the same time (thanks again Pat). :D:D:D

Tossing up to either galvanize the rims like on olmate or paint them; like they should be:confused:

[graceysdad]

number one trick for cutting floor matting, when you have the floor plates up use them as a template, I am going to, they should be near perfect that way

[olmate]

That is the trick alright and, if I had the rubber at that stage, I would have done just that. Would have saved heaps of measuring every - which - way :o

[olmate]

Righto - tomorrow its into the last of the painting in the cab. Behind the seats and the top rear section. Then the wheels will probably have to come off so I can take a look at the rims with the tyres off and make a decision :(

If things go ok with the rims I may just paint them myself; although I hear that there is a powder coater in town who does a good job on rims (at the right price) if I am prepared to wait :)

[olmate]

Painting is finished in the cab now and I touched up the rims whilst the paint was being thrown about. Might give it a rest for the day and let things dry:D

The rims will have to be dipped later on - maybe when I get around to some new tyres. ;)

[olmate]

Ive done it - the chassis is all painted :D Looking tidy now; pictures to follow as they do :p.

The tail lights are to be wired up this week and I need to touch up the paint around the rear of the Landy. I got a phone call this arvo and my canopy will be here this week which means I need to check on the progress of the bows :) But - The missus has just informed me that we shall be driving to Bairnsdale this weekend to catch up with family. This means no work for me on the ol ute at weeks end so I had better print off some photos to ensure I sicken them all with a thorough progress report whilst I drink their beer ;):wasntme:

[graceysdad]

And drink it you should, the best beer is the stuff someonelse has paid for, you have motorvated me slugger to get my finger out and keep on truckin, I spent most of today on her, ours will be on par condition wise I think, not show cars but drivable classics. You are going absolutely great guns

[olmate]

And drink it you should, the best beer is the stuff someonelse has paid for

That's it - if I needed prompting I now have it :D :twobeers:

My indicator unit was kindly delivered today and now I just need a weekend free.:( 'again'

[Fusion]

Painting is finished in the cab now and I touched up the rims whilst the paint was being thrown about. Might give it a rest for the day and let things dry:D

The rims will have to be dipped later on - maybe when I get around to some new tyres. ;)

Relax Buddy :D. I got 2 of your new tyres right here . Just got to catch up with ya ;):D.

[olmate]

Mick - and thank god for that too mate as the front will look great whilst the back can wait. Should be able to confirm the dates by end of the week. Is there a pub near Watsonia? :D

[Fusion]

Mick - and thank god for that too mate as the front will look great whilst the back can wait. Should be able to confirm the dates by end of the week. Is there a pub near Watsonia? :D

I'm sure we could sniff one out mate :D.

[graceysdad]

The Pub is your friend!

[olmate]

Look what arrived today... :D

[Fusion]

Maaaaaaaate:D. olute is going to look a million bucks ;)........... when did you say you could transfer the rego into my name :D:D:wasntme::angel: .

[olmate]

If you had of asked the missus - it could have been yesterday. ;) You probably could have had both of them :(

[easo]

You probably could have had both of them :(

There you are Mick I got it in writing for
you. :D:twisted::D:twisted::D:twisted:

[olmate]

Nothing done to the ol ute today but Michael and I have been doing some study :D:D:D

[LR V8]

Good stuff Troy :)

[Fusion]

There you are Mick I got it in writing for
you. :D:twisted::D:twisted::D:twisted:

Thanks for that easo ;):D . i'll split ya down the middle . you can have olute and i'll take olmate :p:D:D:angel:

[graceysdad]

At least the study material was appropriate!, way better then the wiggles or the muppets I did fug all on my 107 today, looked at it though!, I tell a lie I did hit the dent in the roof with a hammer a few times

[graceysdad]

Hey Troy I have my seat box out now so I can pull that centre panle out with the PTO cover for you, will be out for a while, got major brake line work to do so easier with it out, so you can send your over when you are ready

[easo]

Thanks for that easo ;):D . i'll split ya down the middle . you can have olute and i'll take olmate :p:D:D:angel:

Deal.:twisted:

[olmate]

Hey Troy I have my seat box out now so I can pull that centre panle out with the PTO cover for you, will be out for a while, got major brake line work to do so easier with it out, so you can send your over when you are ready

Will do tomorrow and post it on Tuesday. Just got back from a drive to Bairsdale via Hotham. Beautiful country and lots of Landy's :D - didn't take olmate as the wife wouldnt be part of that :( Might take olmate for a drive down the road tomorrow though :D

[olmate]

Didn't get my drive in today but I managed to wire - up all the rear lights on the ol ute. Took out the centre seat panel thing and generally tidied up the back of the ute. :D Now back to work for the week :mad:

[graceysdad]

Slowly does it mate, I have stepped up my pace, seems now every spare 10 mins I get I go out and try and dop something even if it is just some scraping of mud and crap , after the seat box came out she was fairly yucky under there,
Now a question I found a big heavy broken earth wire from the trans brake mech to the chassis, why earth it there?
Olute is cruising along in a big way, like your canopy!

[olmate]

Hey mate. I have no idea why the earth strap was there; mines the same and so is olmate. From what I know - it is quite common right thru to (possibly) the series 3's.
Being a fan of things like that; I would put one back as things dont work that well without adequate earthing. I have a couple of extra straps on olmate:D

[olmate]

Righto - this is a test. I have been trying to get a photo in my text box for ages. Fingers crossed it works::(

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/465.jpg

[easo]

Yeah mate, got it loud and clear. Looks nice.

Now you know how its done the pic expectation will be higher. :p:p:p

Easo

[olmate]

Thanks Easo - that needed to work as I was getting frustrated. :o Do you put your photos into your gallery section or do they all go into photobucket?

[numpty]

Looking good Troy. We got another chassis for our 107 on the weekend, but it will be a while before work starts.

[graceysdad]

That front bumper looks far to good for your beast you better give it to me LOL

[easo]

Thanks Easo - that needed to work as I was getting frustrated. :o Do you put your photos into your gallery section or do they all go into photobucket?

Yeah, I have a link attached to my signature at the bottom of the post.

[olmate]

Cant find any decent 2nd hand seats and cant force myself to spend the cash getting them from England so I asked the boss if I can get mine re-covered:o Looks like I can :D:D:D... probably gotta help out at this weekends garage sale tho :(

[olmate]

Well - Thanks to Wannalandy (cheers again Mick) I have 2 brand new Dunlop Super Grippers for the ol ute with a couple more to follow, once I find where I can get them for a respectable price (205R16LT). Then she will be looking great with new boots :);)

Mick came thru here today on his way to Cooma (photos mate, photos), giving me a hand with keeping the work on the ute going :D Looks like I shall be back into it over the weekend... wheels on, more black paint around a small section of the chassis and then finding someone who can re-cover my seats. ;)

Will keep the photos coming once I get some more work done.:)

[graceysdad]

Well Troy I am going to make my own new bases, my ma in law will happily sew the covers up in vinyl or even canvas and I can just pad them and pull the covers on and staple the back edge and then do the calico covering on the bottom to dress up, dont have to be a genius to sew the covers mate, they are only square squabs, doubt an upholsterer would want much, think I am only having two seats, will fit a something tween the seats not sure yet

[101RRS]

In case it is of use to anyone - here are dimensions and patterns for the seat bases.

Garry

[easo]

Cant find any decent 2nd hand seats and cant force myself to spend the cash getting them from England so I asked the boss if I can get mine re-covered:o Looks like I can :D:D:D... probably gotta help out at this weekends garage sale tho :(

They were selling them at Cooma. Not cheap!!

[olmate]

Well Troy I am going to make my own new bases, my ma in law will happily sew the covers up in vinyl or even canvas and I can just pad them and pull the covers on and staple the back edge and then do the calico covering on the bottom to dress up, dont have to be a genius to sew the covers mate, they are only square squabs, doubt an upholsterer would want much, think I am only having two seats, will fit a something tween the seats not sure yet

Your all sorted :D done well. Me being a lazy bloke who would prefer to get someone else to do the sewing for me will wait and (more than likely) go for the easy option. :)

I have been looking a fair bit on the net for replacement seats and they are very expensive when you chuck freight on them. I have been told of a local bloke who does a good job for a respectable price so I shall investigate that further when the time comes ;)

[graceysdad]

Hey Troy did the cover plate with PTO access arrive?

[olmate]

Hey Troy did the cover plate with PTO access arrive?

Yes mate, Its all here now and I shall paint it next week then put her on.

Thanks again (sorry for the late reply - only just got the computer back after it died on me) :(

[olmate]

Wel this is where I am so far. Have put the front tyres on (Cheers Mick) and have cleaned up around the back of the gearbox ready for the PTO Cover (Cheers Graceysdad) :D

[Fusion]

OlUte is looking the goods mate . Thank you for the indicators mate ( good swap ;) ). Looking forward to seeing it finished :cool:.

[easo]

Glad the PTO cover swap worked out with G'sD.

[olmate]

Thanks again Dan. I just need the selector / lever and then I shall put the PTO onto the back of the box. :)

[graceysdad]

Ah, shes looking the goods now

[olmate]

Well fellas, the work on the olute will have to take a back seat for a bit :( the other one (yep not happy) - olmate - has started to smoke a bit behind the dash when started:(:eek: The amp guage flickers about and the "occassionally" points north and remains where it produces smoke and a smell that demands attention:(

Just what a bloke needs. Especially when he is off to melbourne this weekend and cant get stuck into it :mad:

What is of real concern is I am absolutely useless when it come sto electrickery and scared of a mere 9volts :o Yep - I can hear you all laughing now and even some of you egging me on. But seriously it will be gentle as I go. :o

[olmate]

Very true indeed. :)

The wiring in olmate is about the only thing that has been left alone and I dont plan on going near it. I know exaclty what will happen should I do that :eek:

[easo]

Anything more than 3 wires thick gets left alone.

[olmate]

Booked in for monday. I knew I should never have give away my spare guages - might need them now (you get that) :)

[graceysdad]

Electrickery is nothing to be scared of, what you do is grab all that Lucas junk including the wiring and throw it at a cat, start from scratch and go all new, good heavy guage wire,lots of fuses and fusible link and an alternator, happy times! I am rewiring the Streak from scratch its easy really, they are so basic, amps guages are notorious for this in old cars, can be a regualtor problem, a wire breaking down or rubbed through some where, faulty gauge, an amps guage is a simple thing most likely your frying a wire back through the firewall, I have wired 3 old vehicles from scratch, if it scares ya just pay someone to do it, I am having dramas with my old girl Troy, getting really snakey with the whole thing, nearly had her dragged away today.

[olmate]

GD, you make it sound so easy. I dont mind all that mechanical stuff but electrickery - fella; I dont like it.:eek:
Olmate is booked in with the auto elecs tomorrow and I shall see what they say. It would be best to rewire the whole thing but I shall wait until the verdict is given.
Whats going on with your ol car GD? Are you skinning knuckles? :o

[olmate]

Well, I could be back into the ol ute this weekend as the problem with olmate was the 3 month old alternator. Charging to over 17 volts on and off, causing the Amp guage to smoke and flicker. Will be replaced tomorrow:D and yes - I can do that;)

Might put the battery in olute this weekend and give her a kick in th guts:)

[Fusion]

Don't drive it down the main drag ..... could have the chicks chasin ya :D:D:p.

[olmate]

Don't drive it down the main drag ..... could have the chicks chasin ya :D:D:p.

Wouldn't the wife love that:D;)

I reckon that I should get the rest of the interior painting done too, get the seat box back in one bit and chase up my hood bows. :) That should occupy the time this weekend as I wont be going too far from the house.

[olmate]

Well - I put the battery in (after modifying the batt rack to take a 17 plate battery). She runs well. Clutch and brakes do what they are meant to; very happy now. Just need to finish off the battery clamp that I am making to take the bigger battery and that will be that bit done.

My ignition warning light (red central top on dash) comes on when the key is turned on and stays on whilst the car runs; doesn't go out.... :( Any suggestions??? The alternator is charging and the idle is set right - its gotta be something else. :mad: I hope so anyway. Not having a good run with Landy's and electrickery this week.:eek:

[Fusion]

Howdy Troy , Isn't the red light for the oil pressure as well ..... might have a dickie oil pressure switch or a loose wire some where ..... could be wrong :wasntme:. If not stand back and throw a bucket of water at the electricals and see if it goes out then lol :eek::D

[olmate]

Mick,

The book says the oil pressure light is the green one on the lower left of the dash. Looks like its the bucket of water trick mate :eek:

[Fusion]

It's the alternator light my good man ... check connections and wires :D

[olmate]

I'm onto it (well later, as I have found the taste for beer - again).:o Possibly the weekend.:)

[olmate]

Wanted - 1 Alternator..... :o Took it off this arvo and she rattles. I take it that this is the problem.:) Well, if it isn't, its not good enough to go back on. ;)

How that, 2 x alternators this week. Olmates was replaced amd now the olutes will need ot be as well. :(

[olmate]

New (well - reco) alternator into the ol ute and also put in a couple of guages that I had been wanting to get to. Also finished of some of the wiring around the battery and cleaned up with heat-shrink etc. She is sounding sweet but every now and then, when I turn the ignition on, the horn sounds.... so thats my next trick to sort out I spose.

Shall finish off a couple of floor bolts tomorrow and paint the middle section for my seat box and that will probably do me for the weekend. :D

Olmate does need a drop of oil in the gearbox so that will be done as well:)

[olmate]

Well I have had to stay home from work as the little bloke is sick. So I thought I should post some photos of the ol ute and the latest work on her:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/296.jpg
I have extended the batt base (5 cm) and built a top bracket for the 17 Plate Battery. The air cleaner fitment has gone the journey.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/297.jpg
And yes - the alternator needed replacement on this old girl as well (thats the second in the week on my Landy's. Hopefully no more for a while).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/298.jpg
Got a few wires to sort out still. (hoping just the indicator and horn etc).

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/299.jpg
Otherwise I am very happy with the interior.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/300.jpg
I now have the PTO cover fitted and undercoated (could paint this today)??

Still need to chase up the canopy bows. And I could also find someone to recover the seats - just need to keep the little fella asleep and I can achieve so much !

[Shonky]

looking good mate!

Electrickery scares the bajesus out of me too, which is bad considering the wiring in my beast looks like a cave creature...

Bad luck with two alternators going in one week though! Freaky!

[Sleepy]

Looks sweet Troy,

Needs some dirt on it.:p

[olmate]

Needs some dirt on it.:p

Thanks all - it is coming along very nicely. Don't worry, the dirt will come one I have it fully mobile. The old man is moving to this mart of the world and he may end up with it on his place so I can use it on weekends; even if it is just for collecting the firewood. :o

[Fusion]

Mate , With them sexy tyres you should be able to churn some dirt :p;). Might have to twist your arm soon to see if you want to put ol mate out in the Otways and get covered in mud ;). Goblin is slowly getting there :D.

[olmate]

You never know Mick, I could be in for it. Olmate needs to do something other than drive me to/from work each day.

I am searching for some prices on the remaining tyres so the back matches the front of the ol ute. ;) Could be up for it with this one too. :D

[easo]

Looking good there troy.

My Old girl is at dads place in Albury, norris park.

[olmate]

Cheers Easo - hope all things go great over seas fella.

The olute had its floor finished off this weekend (some nice new bolts etc) and I did a little bit of wiring around the dahsboard as I am not too adventurous here:)

I reckon I have located a bloke not to far from home who will come in handy to recover my seats and should find out more this week. Did find a decent warning sign for the ute though......

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/04/138.jpg

[olmate]

Next Question:

I have a steering wheel for olute that is in need of some repairs. It has cracking etc that needs to be filled. Does anyone have a recommended putty (or the like) that is worth giving a go :D

[Walster]

Hi Troy,

The best that I have used is made by POR15 and is distributed in Australia by PPC (Permanent Painted Coatings).

Web site is Permanent Painted Coatings Home (http://www.ppc.au.com/) and the product that you are after is called epoxy putty, the data sheet can be found on this part of the website. PPC - Epoxy Putty (http://www.ppc.au.com/epoxy_putty.htm)

Reasonably expensive, however there has been no product that I have used from POR15 that has not worked.

[olmate]

Thanks all - I shall give it a go :D

[olmate]

Well I have found 4 x Bar Treads for Ol ute (6.00 x 16) and they work out to be $130 each so I am happy :). This bloke reckons that they are readily available for that price so, once I find out more, I shall put the details up in this section for info. ;)

[Aaron IIA]

What brand are they? That price seems a little bit expensive. Don't you want 7.00x16 tyres for the LWB? What is your speedometer calibrated at?
Aaron.

[olmate]

These things are a deestone brand and have been the cheapest that I have found at the moment (less freight of course). My manual states that the 86 and 107 inch series 1 runs (std) the 6.00 x 16 with the 7.00 x 16 as an option. I am happy enough with them;)

[Sly]

Ive found the old utes twin brother, trouble is its easyr to get a vehical out of afganistan than out of the yard its in.

[olmate]

Bugger that... I will still take a drive one day to have a look.:)

[olmate]

Looks like I have just picked up another series 1 for bits:D Will take a look on the weekend.

[dandlandyman]

:D:DMichelle must be thrilled!

It looks like a 1957-58 109 (fully-floating rear axle), unless it has been modified in the last four decades. Rear halfshafts will not fit series 2s or 3s, and are quite hard to find. Front panels are also different to the Olute. Petrol?
I get the feeling this one will also be rebuilt later, too...:D:D

Dan.

[olmate]

No Dan,

I have given Michelle my word that I shall pull the things off that I need and get rid of the rest. Have a bloke interested in the holder 173 in her (I shall keep the conversion kit) but, outside of that, she's going to be in bits in a few weeks. :) So - its spares in the shed ;).... now if it was a SWB - that would be something different.

Good to here from you NT lot.

[olmate]

Went for the drive out to take a look at this series 1 this morning and she will be good enough for some parts only (doors, some glass, PTO bits and wheels etc) - not much else will come off her:( But.... on the very good side his next door neighbour has 2 SWB series 1's :D:D:D and he just doesn't know that he wants to sell one to me yet. This bloke is going to ask during the next few days and get back to me. Not sure what size they are but "word has it" they are the very short ones ;)

Lets hope I can find myself an 80 worth having :)

Did see a few other series (2A and 3's) in sheds on the track into his property.

[olmate]

Found :D : Hoop Bows for the 107" 3/4 Cab. That means (fingers crossed) I shall have my canopy on within a couple of weeks. ;)

$125 for the two :) and I just need to sort out my freight from QLD to Wodonga ;)

Now that makes me happy :D:D:D

[olmate]

Well I spent the day with my brother taking everything worth having from a donor vehicle (1957 109" 3/4 cab). The car has provided me with a heap of spares and stuff for trade etc so I am very happy. I am left with a holden conversion, radiator and fuel tank to get, but otherwise - we stacked up a trailer and his hilux with parts and headed home :D:D:D

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/722.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/723.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/724.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/11/518.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/725.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/726.jpg

A solid days work - need a beer now..

[graceysdad]

Ah Troy, U have the bug big time dont you, I must say I am enjoying my time off from the Landys, had an accident last week the missus mopped the floors and I came trotting out in my morning daze and hit the tiles and down I went, did the splits and tore the muscles in my inner thighs, still cant walk much, christ it hurt, then last night I spilt boiling hot water down my front filling a hot water bottle, they are still looking for the bag I cracked the woolies opend the back door and hoyed it, had to revamp my Fairlane the other day the cost of petrol is yuck right now the old girl runs LPG which is still under a dollar, shame to put miles on her she hasnt done many sinch 78, imagine theres a few V8 Landy owners with the craps around the place, give me a buzz on my private email troy mezandy@bigpond.com cheers guys

[olmate]

Email sent fella. Get well hey :)

[numpty]

That looked like a good find Troy. Pity it's so far away, as I'm after a period tray frame for my 107".:(

[easo]

G'day Troy,
when I get back (if your intrested) we can have a light driving day at my mates property in Jindera. A S1 fun day! There is alot of easy driving and I do mean easy. And plenty of photo opps in a rural setting. Also some old machenery to pull if you want. My car trailer is at his place so getting you beast out there should be easy. Jindera is about 15km nth of albury.

Cheers Easo.

P.S. I've started home brewing here.

[olmate]

Easo - home brewing .. way to go mate :D:D:D

The trip off road will be great when you get back. The olute needs a front prop shaft fitted (I have a replacement one of a recent wreck) and I have finally got all of my hoop bows organised for next weekend. The Canvas will go on in the fortnight. A bit to do in the interior [still] and then I just need to get some more bar treads and she'll be right.

I have found 3 SWB early Series 1's to look at this weekend and I am very pleased about that. Stay well.

[olmate]

Well I have the shortened front prop shaft fitted now so I can get 4x4 in olute at last :). Steering wheel has been repaired and needs to be sanded back and painted during the week :D then I expect to be picking up the repaired hoop bows by Friday and the canopy can go on ;)

Have also ordered a pair of those front wing buffers to fit. That will be a few weeks to wait.

So whats next .... I have an indicator unit to fit to the steering column but I reckon a lap around the block is a must :D:D:D

[olmate]

Canvas canopy - on
Steering wheel - painted
Beer in hand and photo to follow :D:D:D

[easo]

Well you must be enjoying being down south and finding all the LR wrecks around the place. Pitty north/east truck wreckers is gone now you would have been like a kid in a candy store, but without money. They were expensive.

[olmate]

Easo - I am loving it down here.. there are just Landy's everywhere (and so little time.) :D

Here are some photos of the new canopy "finally" on ol-ute:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/336.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/337.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/06/338.jpg

Now that's enough to make me smile :D:D:D

[JDNSW]

Now that's enough to make me smile :D:D:D

Looking very nice.

John

[easo]

Maaaate, very impresive. You gotta be happier than two happy things.
:D:D:D:D:D

[olmate]

Well the steering wheel is on. Will have to see how she looks in the day light as I may have to put on one of those leather covers as my repairs may not be up to scratch :o. Anyway its now for the replacement vent seals and a couple of door buffers on the guards, when they arrive :D. Will save the indicator switch until last ;)

[Fusion]

Mate that is looking the goods :clap2::clap2::clap2: .... be good to see some mud on it ;):D.

[olmate]

Thanks Mick. Easo is after someone to go 4WDing with once he returns to Aust so I should give her a go then. We will make a Series 1 day of it:D

[olmate]

Well all, the decision has been made and I am now to sell the ol ute. It is a real shame but I just dont have the room where I live for a third Landy ( as I have found a 80" ).

Someone will get a decent Series 1 to play with though and hopefullly it shall be someone on the site so I can keep upto date with what they will do with her.

I have placed the add in the markets section for those who may be interested. More photos shall follow today when I get to taking some.

[olmate]

Now I can finally say that Ol Ute has been sold. She has been bought by Sleepy (Paul Sleep) and is in good hands :D:D:D

So it wont be long now until we can be reading about future progress made to Ol Ute by Paul and I start another thread detailing what I am upto with the 80" (Shorty) that will be coming home ;)

Good luck with her mate.;)

[Rangier Rover]

I have been watching this thread for ages. To see a S1 come back to life:) Nice work. I wish I had the time and motivation to do mine:( Great to see:)Tony.

[easo]

Oh well Troy maybe ol-ute wont be coming for that drive, but ol-mate is welcome. Will make for some good pics. I should be down your way after the our baby is born to pick up my S1 and car trailer from Dad and so Janelle can do some shopping.

Easo

[olmate]

Thats right Easo. The Ol Ute is gone tomorrow :( but to a good home :D and I get to pick up Shorty the next day.;)

[olmate]

Well thats it ... the Ol Ute has left the building :(.

I shall put up some last photos of her tonight ;). Safe drive Paul and hope all goes very well. She looked good behind the 90" driving out :D:D:D

[olmate]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/08/398.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/08/399.jpg

[AJSLRD]

A sad day to see the Ol'ute go,:( This has been a very interesting thread to follow.
I'm sure the new "Shorty" thread will be as interesting.

Love your work Troy, good to see the sun gods shining on Sleepy as he pick her up.

Allen

[Sleepy]

Well, made it home ok - she didn't move an inch.:)
Slow ol trip, sat on about 85kmh. Chewing about 15l per 100km. The 90 was working pretty hard. You can see in the photos that the 90 was sitting pretty low in the rear. No dramas though - except the bumper to bumper traffic on the freeway - took a bit of life off the clutch:(
I've left her on the trailer for tonight and I'll unload in the morning.

Thanks again Troy she looks lovely - you've done a fine job:D . I'm sure she'll have a nice and easy, pampered life in the burbs. Can't wait to get her on the road.

I put some more shots up tomorrow.

[Sleepy]

good to see the sun gods shining on Sleepy as he pick her up.

Allen

To right Allen, It was a perfect day, no wind; nice an sunny. As Troy would testify I was a little nervous with the big load (I think the biggest thing I have towed is a 6x4 full of rubbish.) Glad I didn't have to fight the weather as well!!

[olmate]

Well mate, I shall now go and watch some TV.

Glad to hear that all are home well and I can't wait to see more photos and follow your thread as she gets on the road :D Enjoy.