Streak Update

[graceysdad]

Wont say I have been really busy getting in the old chook, truth is she is coming along at a slow pace, cleaning the engine bay has taken so long, why people cant spend 3 bux and degrease there engine bay once in a while is beyond me, an engine caked in grease and crud runs hotter then a clean one but the old Grey motor is once again Grey, I have removed all evidence of Mr Lucases doings, got my new harness half made. As many accessories have been stripped , scrubbed and painted as I can.

I have repaired the seat box cracks, the next jobs will be to shift the master cylinder and resevoir and fix it, even though it works it wont hurt. Going to fit a Series 3 Non boosted master cyl resevoir the old tin can job has had the richard.
The pedal setup is strange and the pedals need rebushing do these exist still?
Then I need to clean the fuel tank out and refit it all.

I have to ask as I havent had a look under it properly, the gearbox has a neat little dipstick set up to check the oil, how do we add oil to the box does it have a side plug or can it go down the stick hole?
And the radiator scares me abit, it seems really tiny, I am going to yank the fan blade and throw it away and fit a big thermo in front of the radiator, has anyone upgraded an S1 radiator to something more sizable, S2 or 3 2.25L perhaps?

Thats where we are at the moment.

[JDNSW]

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The pedal setup is strange and the pedals need rebushing do these exist still?
Then I need to clean the fuel tank out and refit it all.

I have to ask as I havent had a look under it properly, the gearbox has a neat little dipstick set up to check the oil, how do we add oil to the box does it have a side plug or can it go down the stick hole?
And the radiator scares me abit, it seems really tiny, I am going to yank the fan blade and throw it away and fit a big thermo in front of the radiator, has anyone upgraded an S1 radiator to something more sizable, S2 or 3 2.25L perhaps?

Thats where we are at the moment.

The pedal setup is typical of most cars for the first fifty or more years of motoring. Bushes can be made by anyone with a lathe.

The gearbox should have a removable filler held by a spring clip for adding oil. There may or may not be a level plug. The filler and dipstick were discontinued some time after the level plug was added, I believe.

The radiator is large compared to the one originally fitted to that motor (mind you, they overheated regularly) and if in reasonable shape should be perfectly adequate. Before you fit an electric fan, I would fit an alternator, although you are probably already planning that.

John

[graceysdad]

I was going to take some pics tonite but the light was fading to quickly, but I will tomorrow.

[easo]

I was going to take some pics tonite but the light was fading to quickly, but I will tomorrow.

:rulez::rulez:Pics are AULRO law :rulez::rulez:

Keen to see how she has changed.

Hey Andy, found another 107 today. Will thread pics soon.

Easo

[graceysdad]

Cool, me like 107s, hey I finally got doors, just gotta get to them .

[graceysdad]

This how the engine now looks, the last time I posted a pic of this engine it was just muck and crud and 40 years worth of rubbish, there is nearly 4 hours work with a long handled dunny brush to get it like this
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A front shot after the radiator was removed last night,now I can straighten the grille panel.
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This is were we are with the cabin, sanding,scrubbing and more sanding, I need to get the dash painted soon so I can think about refitting the modified dash board and begin the rewire. Still lots to do here.
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Another cabin shot
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These were taken this morning, were still cleaning really, the years of neglect reflect in the time taken to scrub stuff, there are previous pics on here somewhere which show the engine in the first visited state.

[numpty]

Just behind the gearbox in that interior photo, is a round black cover with a spring clip over it as JD says. I believe that is where the gearbox filler is.

[graceysdad]

Yes I figured that was the plug that was mentioned, I am going to drain all the drive members oil and refill the refillable, engine and front diff have to wait there turn for inspection into there various dramas.

[graceysdad]

The ball and chain and the billy lids took off to the Show I stayed behind thought I might invest a few hours in the Streak, was under the front end scraping and wire brushing I discovered she has a bodgey bolt in the front spring hanger on one side, the spring looks to be twisted in the saddle so I think a bush has collapsed, are these the steel outer with a rubber inner type bush that has to banged in after you dig out the old one? easily got?, she apprears to have two worn tie rod ends on the very front link, I can find these easy enough I hope Series tie rod ends the same across the board? Are the S1 And S2 front bumpers similar?, the scrubbing and scraping never ends!!!

[JDNSW]

........I discovered she has a bodgey bolt in the front spring hanger on one side, the spring looks to be twisted in the saddle so I think a bush has collapsed, are these the steel outer with a rubber inner type bush that has to banged in after you dig out the old one? easily got?, she apprears to have two worn tie rod ends on the very front link, I can find these easy enough I hope Series tie rod ends the same across the board? Are the S1 And S2 front bumpers similar?, the scrubbing and scraping never ends!!!

The bushes are steel inner and outer sleeve with rubber between. I think that except for the one in the chassis they are the same as the Series 2/3 and readily obtainable.

Tie rod ends - there are two types, with an unthreaded part on the shank for the tube to clamp to (Series 1 to late Series 3) and threaded all the way (late Series 3 to current Defender). The two types must not be interchanged as the clamping is not effective with either an unthreaded tube clamping on thread or a threaded tube clamping on unthreaded shank. There have been fatalities from this. Both types should be readily available, just make sure that what you are using fits the tube (and check the ones you have), as it may not have the originals.

S1 and S2/2a/3 bumpers are not the same although "sort of" interchangeable. The S1 bumper is shorter and narrower - and because it is flimsier, it is less likely to be found in good condition. They are very scarce, but I think Lotzalandies mentioned some being made at present.

John

[graceysdad]

For some unknown reason the centre section has been chopped out of mine and looks like it was done with an axe, I had a nice 53 lined up which was to donate some parts to the Streak but I kind of lost out on it, my 51 doesnt have one either, I will sort something, The Streak has the first type of joint you mentioned John, you can bet it will some other make of vehicle, I know a guy with a huge range of old joints he will have em.

The very front X member visible behind the front bumper has the big hole in it, mine has a few smallers holes spaced in a line, look to be tube end that have been welded into the x member, do they play any part in the over all scheme?

[olmate]

And all this started with degreasing the motor hey. :o She's gonna be great when you get thru it though. ;) I have cut a couple of corners with mine - but I aint telling anyone where.... not really - have been very lucky with what the bloke before me did as he has saved me heaps of time :)

[graceysdad]

You can cut corners in some ways, for example who is going to get under and crawl from one end to the other? basically I just paint what you can see visibly, long as that looks neat you are forgiven for some other sins, I am not going to seperate my running gear just for the sake of it, as things break over or wear out with driving I will change them, I think as long as the outside looks clean, the inside is neat and tidy and under the bonnet they look clean you are ok, total thorough every nut and bolt restos really soak up the hours, Shes coming along Troy, albeit very slowly but thats the way it is.

[JDNSW]

For some unknown reason the centre section has been chopped out of mine and looks like it was done with an axe, I had a nice 53 lined up which was to donate some parts to the Streak but I kind of lost out on it, my 51 doesnt have one either, I will sort something, The Streak has the first type of joint you mentioned John, you can bet it will some other make of vehicle, I know a guy with a huge range of old joints he will have em.

The very front X member visible behind the front bumper has the big hole in it, mine has a few smallers holes spaced in a line, look to be tube end that have been welded into the x member, do they play any part in the over all scheme?

Not sure what you are referring to as the "centre section".

The holes in the front cross member are probably for mounting a capstan winch. They should be "rivnuts" rather than welded in tubes.

John

[graceysdad]

I the front member with a wire brush and cleaned up around the holes, they are probably as you state John, they dont look to be added later, going to sink some hours into it today I will photograph the member and add to the pics on the first page.

[olmate]

You can cut corners in some ways, for example who is going to get under and crawl from one end to the other? basically I just paint what you can see visibly, long as that looks neat you are forgiven for some other sins, I am not going to seperate my running gear just for the sake of it, as things break over or wear out with driving I will change them, I think as long as the outside looks clean, the inside is neat and tidy and under the bonnet they look clean you are ok, total thorough every nut and bolt restos really soak up the hours, Shes coming along Troy, albeit very slowly but thats the way it is.

They do soak up time regardless of how you do it, dont they? Speaking of painting - mine is still wet from yeterday.

Look forward for more photos when you get the chance:D

[graceysdad]

I just sank 4 hours into it today, what did I get done? when the Grey went in some sort of bash plate was fitted between the engine and right side chassis rail, one bolt would not come out no matter how you came at it or what with, I got the sh1ts and grab a 2 meter length of gal pipe with a mighty hoy the plate folded and dropped, yippee been bugging me for weeks, its now in the trailer and allowed me to continue my cleaning exploits around the side walls under the bonnet,

Looking at the pedals and how they are assembled, I think I can use the bushes out of an early Ford pedal box to repair them,

[graceysdad]

By centre section John I mean the middle of the bumper between the chassis rails is gone

[101RRS]

one bolt would not come out no matter how you came at it or what with, I got the sh1ts and grab a 2 meter length of gal pipe with a mighty hoy the plate folded and dropped, yippee been bugging me for weeks,

The angle grinder is your friend:)

[JDNSW]

By centre section John I mean the middle of the bumper between the chassis rails is gone

Hmm! I wonder if someone has removed a capstan winch and solved the problem of seized bolts on the bumper, or simply the number of them (including the fairlead) by removing the centre section with an angle grinder.

Sounds like you need a new bumper.

John

[graceysdad]

Ummm, the bumper wasnt removed via grinder,hacksaw or a chain saw for that matter, it looks like its been torn off going by the jagged remains, I will take a pic and you can see for your self, guess the winch could have been ripped off as in nicked or who knows, I was looking at that today and thought if I trimmed it up I could replace the centre section and tart it up with some welding and grinding and get it re galvanised as the ends are quiet straight, it was probably a decent bumper.

Nah Garry where that bolt was you couldnt get a grinder in I tried, right near the battery tray, under it sort off.

[easo]

Heres one not very good but.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/123.jpg

Easo

[easo]

Just behind the gearbox in that interior photo, is a round black cover with a spring clip over it as JD says. I believe that is where the gearbox filler is.

Yep Yep.

[graceysdad]

There you go, butchered she was, butchered! the line of holes is right behind that bit of curtian rod across the bottom edge of the guards, its funny looking at that picture now Dan, she has changed but really only under the bonnet this stage, that Blue really sh1ts me!, might go the navy blue I think.

[easo]

Heres how she looked under the bonnet before G'sD got hold of her.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/74.jpg

Easo

[Fusion]

:banana::banana::banana: more pics more pics :banana::banana::banana:
:D:D:wasntme:

[olmate]

:banana::banana::banana: more pics more pics :banana::banana::banana:
:D:D:wasntme:

Yes please :D:D:D

[easo]

I can only give the recovery pics if you want them?? I think G'sD has all ready posted a recovery thread.

Easo

[graceysdad]

Well under the bonnet she dont look like that mess any more, there auto electrical skills left a lot to be desired, that nice gold looking thing was the starter button, its a foot starter switch of some sort of machinery, to look at her now with the hood shut she doesnt look any different apart from all the stuff i have removed, its point less me taking any more pics until the engine bay is squirted out or something visually different to other photos has happened

[graceysdad]

All this talk of my old S2 GS turning up in Chazzas charge has me thinking could the Blue Streak become the Drab Streak? could become the S1 the Army never had

[Fusion]

the streak would look the good in the olive drab ;):) ..... or to go wild put 35's on it 350 chev and paint it black with a few roll bars and you could have a mad max machine from hell :D:D:D:p:wasntme::angel: ... joking ;)

[easo]

A nice Brunswick green would look good too,
e.g.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/02/45.jpg

Easo

[JDNSW]

......., that nice gold looking thing was the starter button, its a foot starter switch of some sort of machinery, ........

That button is the standard Landrover starter button, used on all petrol Landrovers from early Series 1 to the change to key start with the Series 2a in 1967.

John

[graceysdad]

Cmon Mick take it easy there! no 350s! thought some drab paint, canvas canopy, got some pioneer tool mounts, and chuck on a brush bar, she would look ok, maybe not too

[Fusion]

Cmon Mick take it easy there! no 350s! thought some drab paint, canvas canopy, got some pioneer tool mounts, and chuck on a brush bar, she would look ok, maybe not too

Mate , I think it would look great in the olive drab but would look equally as good in the dark green .:)

[graceysdad]

The original colour of the Streak has been a contentious issue as we have trace of Grey, Bronze Olive, and the Shoddy Blue I would call French Blue, I like a nice dark Cream like they used to paint the old FX Holdens and the Single Spinner Ford of 1949, the body wont be straight enough to put some deep glossy colour, she will show every ripple and layer of bog there is, Drab is good as you can cover some mistakes and not have to worry, so it would be Cream with a white Roof and either an alloy or a rebuilt timber tray, the Blue is most likely it, have to experiment and make my mind up.

[graceysdad]

You see a Series1 these days and they are mainly Green, Troy and the Numptys have Grey 107s, mine was Grey I would think, the only thing Green is the PTO cover on the seat box, so Blue would stick out in a crowd but then the stickler brigade may or will frown upon the Blue, after all she is called the Blue Streak, she would be easily recognised as mine anywhere. Dont know have to drink some beers on day and make a decision

[JohnE]

I do declare,
what an interesting photo,
didn;t know 132-138/grey motor conversions were the go in early rovers.
good old motors.
looks like fun!!!!



john

[graceysdad]

At the time when the conversions were first being done by Dellow the only motor was the Grey 6, the Red wasnt even designed at the time, once the Red come out things changed, see with the grey they are a straight drop in, you simply weld in the front engine mount bar and in it goes, none of this chopping the firewall to clear the cover, and the best thing is the Grey is a long Stroke engine with torque down low, ideal for the old things, got no idea on how fast they went, who cares really long is sits on 50 mph and gets up the hills ok

[Fusion]

yeah go the blue mate . let it stand out i know mine will stand out ;):D:angel:
http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh176/wannalandy/bonnet.jpg

[graceysdad]

Ok that is definately a Green Landy, I will park next to you at the shows, wont lose it!

[Fusion]

Howdy G'sD , If you havent seen it before this is what i have done to my landy in the last couple of months ;). http://www.aulro.com/afvb/remlr-projects/48367-fft-bright-future.html

[graceysdad]

Well an interesting Sunday and got to spend the better part of it on the Streak regardless of the flu, I removed those nasty ends of the front bumper from the chassis rails, pretty much gave the very front of it a damn good sanding, the guard tops are quiet heavily scratched and coated in some sort of primer that is real thick, lifted those grotty old rigid tracks from the back window and pulled the remains of the windows out, Do I replace the rigid tracks and make new perspex windows or just fit a one piece bit of perspex in the hole and forget it?, was looking at the roof line, can the very top part of the roof be separated leaving the rest bolted to the cabin, I need to get the roof of so I can tip it upside down and get in there and beat the roof back straight,

Also removed the remains of the steering wheel and static tube from within the column and pulled the pedals to bits, the bushes are well flogged out.
I put a spanner on the brake pipes on the master but the pip wanted to turn with the nut, bombed with some wd40 keep wiggling them and squirting some wd40 and hopefully they will break free, this is where we are not.

[graceysdad]

This is the result of about 6 hours work pulling dents and sanding like mad, that old red lead is really thick,
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Here is the nose looking all bare, note lack of bumper ends.
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Least I have a good steady pace going when I get to it now. The light at the end of the tunnel is still looking dim
My nieghbour was cleaning her yard out and sitting in the trailer was the nice looking steel cage, thought that would look good on the Streak so I harpooned it, upon cleaning out it had muzzles and chains so I would say she had pig dogs in it at one time, it has been under the black berries for years, its in good nick got two seperate boxes with locking doors, good score.

Ok here she is as of today with some primer at last, 101 uses for 20 year old Zinc Phosphate,
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And this is my freebie pig dog cage, be ok for storing stuff i expect, hidden under the canopy anyway, could lock the missus in there when shes on my back
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[olmate]

Youre doing some good work there mate . ;)

[easo]

Look good. Good to see more pics

[graceysdad]

Figure I will take pics every couple of working day to keep track of it.

[Fusion]

mate . she's looking the goods already :D. it's amazing what a little paint does to a panel ;). keep up the great work :):cool:

[graceysdad]

Hopefully this week end I can finish priming the outside, I make my own filler using resin and talc, etc for fine filling old boat trick, the roof has to come off, my job for tomorrow night, has a ding I cant shift while its in place, need to lay it on the cement and give it a talking too with a lump hammer,
Shes coming along ok, no great rush but if i dont keep a steady pace, interest gets lost and things get on sold.

[easo]

mmmmm, A topless 107. I'm gonna have to ask for more pics.

I'm greedy like that some times.

Easo

[graceysdad]

Ok I went down the Clarke Rubber tonite and annoyed the young kid working there about grommets and extrusions, I can get mushroom headed bungs for the guard door bumps in 18mm no probs, only prob is they want a special order of min 50 as its a non stocked size, any takers? I got some new grommets for in behind the dash cluster for the wiring, spent a whole 3 bux!, hang on for them photos Easo soon as the top is off I will photo the old thing again

[olmate]

Mate I'll be in but we will need a sit-load of other S1 owner / drivers :o

[graceysdad]

I am working on the windscreen frame extrusion right now, let you know what I work out Troy. Right I think we go pretty damn close from the extrusion pictures I have, wont be 100 percent spot on but I think will be good.

[graceysdad]

I havent actually seen an original one to know what they looked liked, do you have a description of the real deal and maybe I can get closer to a match, Sorry Easo no topless pics mate, I decided not to take the top off, I used a lump of flat iron on the outside and beat the christ out of it with a mallet, its straight enough to fill and sand and forget, someone said the top was held on by 4 nuts, make that 4 nuts, 4 bolts, 3 screws, why is it that when ever you paint something even if its just primer some skanky birrds have to crap all over it!

[101RRS]

This is what an original door stop looks like.

[graceysdad]

Thanks Garry, its similar to what I am looking at, pretty darn close anyway

[graceysdad]

The filling process on the front guards has begun finally, think I will try and make the body as nice as I possibly can with what I have to work with, a Navara ute steel tray is coming my way next week thanks to Disco Steve, now I can chop up that old wooden bugger, fire wood anyone?,

[graceysdad]

This is what her colour will be, its a standard industrial Blue and matches the original Blue fairly well, she was Grey originally and now she will continue to be called the Blue Streak cause it certianally looks Blue to me
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Only messing about here I wanted to get an idea of how she would look and wether to colour code the wheels or go wheel silver, silver got the nod. Silver grille, White roof or Blue?

[101RRS]

U forgot to mask :D

Garry

[graceysdad]

ah no no, no overspray on the screens that dust with light reflecting, once that old silver gal work has been re coated it will all look lovely

[olmate]

That colour is going to look great :D

[graceysdad]

Cmon guys white roof or blue!

[olmate]

Its gotta be white mate.:thumbsup:

[graceysdad]

ok I will splat some white over the roof and squirt the screen frame with some new gal paint and see how she looks should be looking pretty good, then you realise I will have to paint a guard and then I cant stop a the guard I will have to paint the rim and tyre and take a side shot and see how she will really look.

[easo]

G'day G'sD, Looking good mate. I might have to pull a snap inspection. :cool:

Easo

[olmate]

ok I will splat some white over the roof and squirt the screen frame with some new gal paint and see how she looks should be looking pretty good, then you realise I will have to paint a guard and then I cant stop a the guard I will have to paint the rim and tyre and take a side shot and see how she will really look.

Thats how she goes mate :D:D:D and she is going to look good ;)

Should have that package posted tomorrow for you :)

[graceysdad]

Yes boss, beer waiting!

[graceysdad]

Starting work on the dash panels now, was thinking I may have to make a second panel to hold some smiths guages but after find a late 2A wiper cover in the shed I have decided its ideal to hold the 3 guages and a couple of switches and if done right will look factory as its the same shape as the centre panel we are in for some real heat this week so leaving the 107 alone for a few days

[olmate]

Sounds like the way to go. Olmate has a ally panel cut out for four gauges and a few switches, its painted and everything but ... its still just 'square'. I think that the mil variants had a extra section for a couple of guages and a light, they look pretty good if you can find an example to copy.

[graceysdad]

The 2a wiper panel matches the original panel to a T, looks like it should be there, some fun with the hole saw and were done, I have seen the panel for mil use, they had a few different panels the fuel tank switch panel with the dual toggles was a slap affair, the black out switch panel I have seen few different variations, you see hour meters or oil guages, I wont rely on idiot lights to tell me whats happening, I have long used Smiths guages, they are getting hard to find now and go for primo dollar on Flea bay, I have done away with the horn and dip switch on the steering wheel, using a 2A wheel, have an early horn button on the arm that bolts to the column and will use a 2A blinker switch, am wiring in an iso switch so the power can be cut, Landys were always a joke on security

[easo]

Extra dash like this Andy?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2008/03/347.jpg

[graceysdad]

See the panel on the far left of the dash, thats I have now, this machine still around or did u get rid of it Easo

[olmate]

Thats definitely the one you want - looks like it belongs there and would be far better than the one previously mentioned.

[easo]

See the panel on the far left of the dash, thats I have now, this machine still around or did u get rid of it Easo

Its still there, but is a very long way away.

[graceysdad]

How far away is a long way

[easo]

1400km, one way.

[graceysdad]

Finally the engine bay is painted, went for a slightly greyer blue, it looks like a bloody tonka toy now!

[graceysdad]

This is how the engine bay now look and will look, Just gotta square the donk off with some Dark Grey and refit the accessories and she looks good.
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A second shot, bad lighting but thats the way it is today, very sunny
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[Fusion]

She's looking the goods mate :BigThumb::BigThumb: . Just paint the roof red and call it poppa smurf :D;):wasntme:.

[graceysdad]

Fuuny u should mention that Mick I was thinking the same thing

[olmate]

:D Looking very good mate ;)

[easo]

Hey Andy, if you copy and past the last link on your imageshack pic then a at the start then [/IMG[ at the end it should come up.

Here goes.

[IMG]http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/7642/kittens009cf8.jpg

[easo]

Bugger thats big

[graceysdad]

Not that big Easo! I am stuffed if I know how to do the pics I am lucky to get them on at all, I am not computor literate in anyway, no comps school in my day

[graceysdad]

Give it a go next time Dan,

[graceysdad]

For anyone interested I got hold of some goop to put on the chassis rails and fuel tank etc its called Bed Liner, used in utes ( Yank Product) sets real hard and rubbery, will make a good sound deadner and all round sealer, one can goes a long way, made by Plastikote.

[graceysdad]

Well I thought I would get stuck into my S1 but I have done sweet FA !, feeling guilty I went out and sprayed the underside of the bonnet with sound deadner, so now I feel better! used the Plastikote bed liner spray on it, top stuff I like it, when I get around to wire brushing back the rest of the rails I will smack it with this goop. Do the underside of the seat box with it too, perhaps on Monday I might get enthusiastic and shift the old tray of it, cant rush these things.

[101RRS]

used the Plastikote bed liner spray on it,

Did you get it in Canberra and of so, where?

Thanks

Garry

[graceysdad]

Thought I would float this idea and gauge the responses, in regards to painting the Streak, I giving serious consideration to painter her in a hammertone finish, shes no show pony and wont win any points anywhere, she has to earn her keep and am trying to avoid getting to technical with the finish and quality off it, as I am always traversing dirt roads and carting bags of horse feed and what not about using something flash I think is a waste as it will get knocked around, what do you think?

[101RRS]

I luv hammer-tone but be aware most versions are not UV stabilised so will fade in the sun - so check that the paint you get is UV stabilised.

Garry

[olmate]

Hammer - tone is good :D:D:D

[graceysdad]

Ok I was hoping to get this reaction, hammertone it is, can get it in a Blue similar to mine, I have the White for the roof demo, get excited tomorrow some time I will finish filling the back edge of the top and put some white undercoat on the top, I am cheating big time with the screen seal as the screen will never be laid flat O am going to sikaflex the old seal in nice and tight and do the top seal as well, should keep some water out,, who am I trying to kid!

[olmate]

Andy - check out this link for extra dash panels:

The British Northwest Land-Rover (http://www.land-roverco.com/parts_ipanel.htm)

:D

[graceysdad]

How nifty that does look Troy, thats the style I am looking at, I am going with the jag tacho too when I find one similar set up to mine, my panels are satin black, I stripped the idiot lights and painted the brass rings in Sliver and stripped the original guage trim off and painted it too, looks quiet flash, thanks for the pic Troy