Scallops '55 86inch: Matilda

[Scallops]

Hello Folks,

Having some loving moments with Matilda lately! :wub:

Put some mirrors on her (thanks Lost Landy for the tip) and have begun the cut and polish!

Also took the rust back off the bumper - looks better than before anyway. :)

'Cos I know the Rules, I've posted some pics....:D

The bonnet is polished now.....

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/4266/dsc0143f.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/dsc0143f.jpg/)

Can see the mirrors and bumper here.....

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2623/dsc0144s.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/dsc0144s.jpg/)

and here....

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5922/dsc0145u.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/dsc0145u.jpg/)

I reckon she looks sweet with the tilt off...

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/2268/dsc0146ng.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/dsc0146ng.jpg/)

It's kind of fun hanging around my shed now.... :D

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4748/dsc0148z.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/dsc0148z.jpg/)

Yep - one of the first of the finest next to one of the last of the best....;)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7510/dsc0151g.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/dsc0151g.jpg/)

[Lost Landy]

Looking good Dan. Hey let me know if you need the crank-handle bracket that is welded onto the front bar is 1 have a spare.

[Scallops]

Looking good Dan. Hey let me know if you need the crank-handle bracket that is welded onto the front bar is 1 have a spare.

I'm letting you know! :D

Seriously, that would be awesome. :o :banana:

[JDNSW]

Mirrors look the correct type except that the originals would have been black (including arms).

John

[Scallops]

Mirrors look the correct type except that the originals would have been black (including arms).

John

Yes, I considered etching them, then painting them with black enamel - but Kat wanted to leave them chrome. Once the chrome "goes", I'll paint them, I reckon.

BTW John - do you know what the 5 holes in the chassis front cross member are for, at about the level of the front crankhole? You can see them in the front on piccies.

[Armadillo]

Looks great [thumbsupbig] - keep up the great work.

[Dinty]

G'day All, They are 'Riv/nuts' they used to hold a Capstan Winch, you would have to wonder why it parted company with the vehicle:( cheers Dennis:angel:

[JDNSW]

Y.........

BTW John - do you know what the 5 holes in the chassis front cross member are for, at about the level of the front crankhole? You can see them in the front on piccies.

As Dinty says - mounts for a capstan winch. If you do a search here on "Capstan" should find quite a bit of information on them.

John

[numpty]

Looking good Dan. :BigThumb::BigThumb:I will have to organise some mirrors for mine now.

It would seem that most of them had the winch mounting holes. My 2 do anyway.

[The ho har's]

Looks great:D

I love all the drip trays underneath;)


Mrs ho har:angel:

[ellard]

Hi there

Many thanks for sharring pictures with us........

I am assuming all the 88 had the holes perminatly there for the capstans, but the early ones didnt (thye used the nut-serts or riv-nuts)

you will have years of fun with it.....

Wayne

[Scallops]

Hi there

Many thanks for sharring pictures with us........

I am assuming all the 88 had the holes perminatly there for the capstans, but the early ones didnt (thye used the nut-serts or riv-nuts)

you will have years of fun with it.....

Wayne

Thanks for taking an interest. :) Not sure Wayne - mine is a 86 inch chassis though - the panels, engine and axles are 1957 88 origin. :)

[ellard]

Hi there

Well there you go - as our 86 didnt have them and when I fitted the capstan I had to put them in.

But thansk

Wayne

[Scallops]

Well - big Sunday spent in the shed with Matilda's brakes. :D Checked them over - rears all good - changed the front 2 cylinders - will replace front 2 hoses (I'm going to put back what came off - ie male female) and shoes - just waiting on parts. :BigThumb:

Then just a few little bits and pieces - then rego here we come! :cool:

[StuRR80]

Nice one Dan! It looks the goods. :)

Once I get the Rangie and then the 109 done, I think a "shorty" will be next on my list - either that or a RR Sport?!! :eek: :angel: :D

[Lost Landy]

Hi Dan, just a thought since you said that body and diffs are 88" from a 1957 & that you have a 86" chassis.
What you could do is remove the front dumb irons & replace tham with ones from a series one 88" or 109" as that is all that is different between 88"s & 86"s then every thing would line up and look correct.

[The ho har's]

Hi Dan, just a thought since you said that body and diffs are 88" from a 1957 & that you have a 86" chassis.
What you could do is remove the front dumb irons & replace tham with ones from a series one 88" or 109" as that is all that is different between 88"s & 86"s then every thing would line up and look correct.


no he would need ho har to do that and the chassis dumb irons...hmmm maybe some here:D


Mrs ho har:angel:

[numpty]

Hi Dan, just a thought since you said that body and diffs are 88" from a 1957 & that you have a 86" chassis.
What you could do is remove the front dumb irons & replace tham with ones from a series one 88" or 109" as that is all that is different between 88"s & 86"s then every thing would line up and look correct.

Mostly correct. The bumper bar is different as well, at least, the mounts are.;)

[samuelclarke]

She's a sweet lady Matilda. Coming along nicely. :)

[Scallops]

Thanks for all the kind words and encouragements, peoples. :)

I'm happy to leave Matilda as is - in terms of her panels and chassis. The chassis number will forever tell that she is an 86 incher, so to change that wouldn't be right, to my mind.

I don't mind that I have a 1957 body, engine and axels - at least they are all in good order.

I've done some more to her since these pics, so I'll post some further photos later. :)

[Scallops]

Hello again Folks - I know this might be considered dodgy in the purist world of Series 1 renovations, but Matilda's tail gate capping was looking pretty shabby. 2 options - re-galvanise, or do this...
I used rust converter to clean it up, which worked a treat. I then painted it with Cold Gal as per the piccies below.... :rulez:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/dsc0153j.jpg/)

So, I'm going to paint these capping bits - they will be a dull silver when I'm done.

Now, onto the bonnet - I also did the same to the spare wheel carrier....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/dsc0155m.jpg/)

Overall, I reckon the spare wheel bit looks pretty neat as is - so I might leave it.

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dsc0156xl.jpg/)

Anyhow, whatever the purists say - I reckon she's starting to look really good - and I guess that's all that matters; after all, it's my truck :D

[Larry]

........Anyhow, whatever the purists say - I reckon she's starting to look really good - and I guess that's all that matters; after all, it's my truck :D
You tell 'em Scallops!![thumbsupbig]:D

[extreme]

Should you do the same to Grover, you know...just to stop the jealousy?

[Grockle]

looks good to me Dan,carry on :D

[Scallops]

You tell 'em Scallops!![thumbsupbig]:D

:D What do you reckon (about the cold gal/ then painting option), Larry? I see you are a man of many Rovers.



Should you do the same to Grover, you know...just to stop the jealousy?

Mate, no Cold Gal is going anywhere near Grover - at least, not until he is 54 years old!


looks good to me Dan,carry on :D

Thank you, Sir - I shall - once I can extract myself from tonight's Skulling. ;)

[Lost Landy]

I think its a personal thing, I myself love the weathered look that takes 40+ years to acheve. I also have to say I hate the new shiny finish on todays gal coating.

[Scallops]

I'm going to use this over the Cold gal....

::: White Knight Paints (http://whiteknightpaints.com.au/product/view/rust-guard-structural-steel-silver)

This is supposed to look like Duragal® and Zincalume®, and is designed to be used over the Cold Gal I have used already.

Once done, I'll post more pics here. :)

[Mooloolah-Paul]

Hi Dan,
When I first started my current restoration (1998) a mate did a full showroom job. He drilled out every rivet and regalvanised every section of gal bodywork. Then he rebuilt it with new rivets. I was impressed but it looked like too hard work for my liking so I cleaned, and rust passivated and painted with the forerunner of the White Knight steel silver. Ten years on it looks great, just like slightly weathered galvanising and I can't tell the original gal parts from the painted ones.

Now I am using exactly what you suggest. I am using it on brake cyls and pipes, engine parts (top of oil filter, thermostat housing), windscreen frame, bonnet spare wheel frame etc. It looks great. So I say, go for it! Paul:arms:

[Scallops]

Hi Dan,
When I first started my current restoration (1998) a mate did a full showroom job. He drilled out every rivet and regalvanised every section of gal bodywork. Then he rebuilt it with new rivets. I was impressed but it looked like too hard work for my liking so I cleaned, and rust passivated and painted with the forerunner of the White Knight steel silver. Ten years on it looks great, just like slightly weathered galvanising and I can't tell the original gal parts from the painted ones.

Now I am using exactly what you suggest. I am using it on brake cyls and pipes, engine parts (top of oil filter, thermostat housing), windscreen frame, bonnet spare wheel frame etc. It looks great. So I say, go for it! Paul:arms:

Thanks Paul - that info is very valuable - I wondered how this approach might look down the track, so your experience here is much appreciated, thanks. :)

[marc]

Hello again Folks - I know this might be considered dodgy in the purist world of Series 1 renovations, but Matilda's tail gate capping was looking pretty shabby. 2 options - re-galvanise, or do this...
I used rust converter to clean it up, which worked a treat. I then painted it with Cold Gal as per the piccies below.... :rulez:

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/9251/dsc0153j.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/dsc0153j.jpg/)

So, I'm going to paint these capping bits - they will be a dull silver when I'm done.

Now, onto the bonnet - I also did the same to the spare wheel carrier....

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/1505/dsc0155m.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/dsc0155m.jpg/)

Overall, I reckon the spare wheel bit looks pretty neat as is - so I might leave it.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/7636/dsc0156xl.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/dsc0156xl.jpg/)

Anyhow, whatever the purists say - I reckon she's starting to look really good - and I guess that's all that matters; after all, it's my truck :D

looks good mate at least your keepin em goin, for 20 years my daily drives been waiting for some paint, (55-107 ute)

[Larry]

:D What do you reckon (about the cold gal/ then painting option), Larry? I see you are a man of many Rovers.

Like Lost Landy, I like the weathered look. As long as the silver doesn't come up too bling, It should look quite smart with the quality of the body paint you have (much better than mine:().
Are you going to do all the gal parts, ie windscreen frame?

[Scallops]

Like Lost Landy, I like the weathered look. As long as the silver doesn't come up too bling, It should look quite smart with the quality of the body paint you have (much better than mine:().
Are you going to do all the gal parts, ie windscreen frame?

After having a chat with Mooloolah Paul, I definitely will. As he has mentioned, he used the exact same Cold Gal, then finished it off with the exact same White Knight paint as I plan to use - in the piccy below (of Paul's lovely truck), can you tell which is the painted part and which is the original Gal?

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8256/lr576620545.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/lr576620545.jpg/)

You must admit - it looks very good.

[Scallops]

Actually, after another quiet moment with Matilda :wub: , and looking at her gal capping, I reckon I'll leave the rest of it alone - it's in such good nick it would be wrong to paint it.

But the tailgate needed it - I'll post again when it's done. :)

[solmanic]

I actually think the raw, cold gal paint would be a brilliant all-over colour for a new Defender. I seem to remember a "Defender-raw" limited edition one a few years back...

...Ah. Here it is...

YouTube- RAW-DEFENDER

[Scallops]

I actually think the raw, cold gal paint would be a brilliant all-over colour for a new Defender. I seem to remember a "Defender-raw" limited edition one a few years back...



Phewy... Defender??? Bwahhh - this is S1 thread! :p :D :)

[Killer]

Phewy... Defender??? Bwahhh - this is S1 thread! :p :D :)

The Fender owmers can't help themselves, they have to peer over the fence and start dreaming!:p:p

Cheers, Mick.

[Scallops]

The Fender owmers can't help themselves, they have to peer over the fence and start dreaming!:p:p

Cheers, Mick.

No need! :D They can just come on through the gate - anytime! :) Actually, I'll have to be careful what I say - Grover is starting to get mighty ****ed by this 1955 upstart. ;)

[numpty]

Grover will get used to it Dan and actually they will become quite good friends when they realise how much they have in common.:p After all, Gandalf and Leon have happily resided side by side in the garage for a number of years now.

Heritage is something that is bred into the young.;)

[Scallops]

Grover will get used to it Dan and actually they will become quite good friends when they realise how much they have in common.:p After all, Gandalf and Leon have happily resided side by side in the garage for a number of years now.

Heritage is something that is bred into the young.;)

Quite right Perry! I think Grover sees Matilda as being that annoying Aunty that has outstayed her welcome. But as you say, they will (have to) become good friends. :D

[solmanic]

So if a Series 1 and Defender had a bastard love-child... what do you suppose that would look like?

Maybe you should screen around your car port to give them some privacy and see what transpires...






...maybe you'll score yourself a new 90.

[Scallops]

...maybe you'll score yourself a new 90.

Yes, well that would be my guess at the result! :D

[numpty]

So if a Series 1 and Defender had a bastard love-child... what do you suppose that would look like?

Maybe you should screen around your car port to give them some privacy and see what transpires...
...maybe you'll score yourself a new 90.

Oh how I wish:p. Our 2 have been together for about 3 years now, occasionally for a number of days undisturbed, but nothing untoward has transpired:(

Mind you, there is a vast collection of bits and pieces all over the garage, which seem to appear from nowhere.;)

Likewise with the S11 and 107, which are both under the house. Maybe it's because Castrol is covered up most of the time and this has an affect on his libido?:p

[The ho har's]

Well Matilda and RED had a meeting today and she got quite close to him....maybe something is happening there:wub:...though I think RED is a tad big for little Matilda:D she could of nearly parked in RED's tray:eek:


Mrs ho har:angel:

[Scallops]

Well Matilda and RED had a meeting today and she got quite close to him....maybe something is happening there:wub:...though I think RED is a tad big for little Matilda:D she could of nearly parked in RED's tray:eek:


Mrs ho har:angel:

Yeah - Matilda's a cougar! :D Thanks Harry and Glen for the help today - Matilda now has 4 working, good brakes! I can drive up and down my driveway at will now. Thanks too for your company over lunch, Glen, Patsy and Carolyn. :)

[Scallops]

Getting close to rego then Scallops? Leon can't wait to play with Matilda ;)

Yes, I think so :) Next step is to get her over to the ho hars and onto Errol - I won't speculate on what might happen then! :D

[solmanic]

...Mind you, there is a vast collection of bits and pieces all over the garage, which seem to appear from nowhere.;)

That's just droppings.

[Scallops]

Distinguished Colleagues,

Matilda has been with the Hars and Errol for some time now, so I thought I might utilise the reams of piccies Mrs double hatch has provided to me, via email - if anyone was wondering, that is why optusnet has currently ground to a halt. And may I take a moment to thank Harry especially, but also Zulu Delta and the Colonel for their help too. Not to mention the good folk from AULRO who have donated items I required - Coops came through with the original crank handle, for example. :BigThumb:

Anyhow - Jobs we needed to sort are listed below - many unorthodox restoration methods (known in the game as Urm's) have been cunningly utilised - indeed improvised, to achieve the following brilliant results.....

1) Getting the indicators flashing - fixed by straightening the tail gate hinges - Urm?... but Glen's happy now! :D

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/1568/picture045f.jpg (http://img504.imageshack.us/i/picture045f.jpg/)

2) Change the exhaust manifold - fixed by cutting any molecule of rust out of the firewall, tig welding new steel in, sanding and generally enjoying ourselves - Urm?...

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7238/postej.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/postej.jpg/)

3) Actually raise the hoist and attempt to fix oil leaks under vehicle - fixed utilising classic resto form here from the well oiled machine.....The Zulu, The HarMeister and Scallops - men of action - Urm?.....

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/5927/picture047lb.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/picture047lb.jpg/)

4) Next essential was getting the rear lights functional - fixed no drama by the fellas working as a team - specifically, Mr Ha adjusting the steering wheel, Scallops sanding the tail gate, Urm? (note the before and after piccys) :p....

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/6060/zara011.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/zara011.jpg/)

We're really in the home straight now, I feel.

5) The last item prior to rego was repairing the battery holder and attaching one of my Chrissy pressies (Bonnet stut courtesy of the Vixen) - all fixed by painting the car, Urm? :blink: ...

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/8761/zara017.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/zara017.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/3328/zara014.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/zara014.jpg/)

I'll keep you all informed. ;)

[Outlaw]

Looking the goods Scallops... well done to all involved :D

[easo]

Nice one, one and all.

[Killer]

Good stuff Dan. I see your Fender is back on the road, must be good to be out of the hairdressers car.

Cheers, Mick.

[Scallops]

Good stuff Dan. I see your Fender is back on the road, must be good to be out of the hairdressers car.

Cheers, Mick.

Yeah - new T/C feels shweeeet. ;)

[Grockle]

come on Dan no slacking,needs to be done by the next skype ya know;)

[Grockle]

I have it on good authority that Mr Scallops is round at the HH's watching H work on Matilda ;) so she should be on the road soon :)

[Outlaw]

Not that time of night as the ho har's were at dinner on the gold coast with p38arover. Though no sign of the fox there ;)

[Grockle]

Not that time of night as the ho har's were at dinner on the gold coast with p38arover. Though no sign of the fox there ;)

it was before breakfast :D

[The ho har's]

it was before breakfast :D


that is your time not ours;)and a very nice dinner it was;):D ....we had

scallops working on sanding back body parts...he is good at that:D...hh nd ZD

534 were working on the electrics and greasing while I went up the the shops

in a E type Jag with under 2000ks on the clock...well thats what we do

around here:eek:;):D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Outlaw]

Who's etype???????? :eek:

[The ho har's]

Who's etype???????? :eek:


Mine;)



nah joking:D:p


Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

Distinguished Colleagues,

Much has been afoot in the House of Har - suffice to say she is about to be reborn as Miss Glamour 1955. ;)

Miss 1968 (Kat Woman) nonchalant at the prospect of being upstaged...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/matilda001.jpg/)

All the prep is done - come to me, darlink....

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/9205/matilda002.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/matilda002.jpg/)

Just watch this face.....it's going to be good.....

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6662/matilda003.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/i/matilda003.jpg/)

Lord Har is a genius in any application viz a viz art work - if only Michelangelo has a '55 Series 1 as a canvass....

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/matilda004.jpg/)

It's almost lewd - stay tuned for the glory in the next posting.....

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/7071/matilda005.jpg (http://img710.imageshack.us/i/matilda005.jpg/)

[clean32]

looking good

[digger]

Distinguished Colleagues,

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7220/matilda004.jpg (http://img269.imageshack.us/i/matilda004.jpg/)



are they convict tyres????

cant wait to see her all "tarted up"

cheers
digger

[Lost Landy]

are they convict tyres????

cant wait to see her all "tarted up"

cheers
digger

Hey those tyres must have done "hard" time ha ha :D

[Killer]

Distinguished Colleagues,

Much has been afoot in the House of Har - suffice to say she is about to be reborn as Miss Glamour 1955. ;)

Miss 1968 (Kat Woman) nonchalant at the prospect of being upstaged...

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/5025/matilda001.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/matilda001.jpg/)


There seems to be a lot of padding on that stool Dan, is that because you sit on your butt while everyone works around you?:p

Cheers, Mick

[zulu Delta 534]

That seat of Scallop's, the one with all the padding, is one of his a favourite spots for all kinds of Activities.
Here you can see Mrs Ho Har, quite incredulous, showing the 'Harry refurbished' Land Rover signs;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1075.jpg

whilst Harry, unbelieving, carries on fitting leather locating straps to seats;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1076.jpg

And Kat, with a knowing smile, carries on scrubbing bits and pieces;
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1077.jpg

While Scallops, quite happily and oblivious to the reaction of those around him, sits on his favourite stool and happily carries on polishing his horn!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/1078.jpg

Strange things happen in that shed!
Regards
Glen

[clean32]

црфе щт уфкер фку еру кув ерштпы щт нщгк аууею

What on earth are the red things on your feet? Some sort of Danish plastic imitation wooden clog fashion statement?

I suppose if you lose one, your prince charming wouldn’t have to go though the hassles that Cinderella’s prince charming did. LOL

[Scallops]

I know, I know - fashion isn't my forte! :D I usually wear boots.

[The ho har's]

now I have whizzed all the photos over to Dan we might see the finished product:D;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[clean32]

now I have whizzed all the photos over to Dan we might see the finished product:D;)

Mrs hh:angel:

to who ever Dan is. Its been 30 minuets

So where are the picks???



Just had a thought, if Dan is scallops, he’s probably been blinded by his RED foot wear and walked off a cliff or the clodhoppers have tumbled him for a fatal

Now we will never get to see the finished product LOL

[The ho har's]

to who ever Dan is. Its been 30 minuets

So where are the picks???



Just had a thought, if Dan is scallops, he’s probably been blinded by his RED foot wear and walked off a cliff or the clodhoppers have tumbled him for a fatal

Now we will never get to see the finished product LOL


Correct he is Scallops:D

but I don't want to steel his thunder so we have to wait for him to post the piccys;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

Thank you to everyone, and especially Mrs Ho Har and Mr clean for the extra interest in my pride and joy :) - and for permitting some grace in regard to my dodgy footwear :p

So here are a few of the latest pictures of Matilda, this time with the final coat of the original paint (Bronze Green) applied.... I'll post some more when it's all done which won't be too far off now.

Looks very lovely....

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6486/matilda015.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/matilda015.jpg/)

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7403/matilda014.jpg (http://img100.imageshack.us/i/matilda014.jpg/)

This one was taken just before the bonnet fell off again and re-scratched the LHS wingtop

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/858/matilda016.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/matilda016.jpg/)

[StuRR80]

Very nice guys... very nice!

[Timj]

Looking fantastic! Not long till it's first weekend run now Dan :cool::D.

TimJ.

[Larry]

, ......this time with the final coat of the original paint (Bronze Green) applied....

She is looking very nice.:D
Are you going to paint the wheels to match?
Is the gal capping your "painted" silver? If so it's come up well.;)

[The ho har's]

She is looking very nice.:D
Are you going to paint the wheels to match?
Is the gal capping you "painted" silver? If so it's come up well.;)

no I think it is just my photography :o and yes ho har will be painting the wheels;)

Mrs hh:angel:

[clean32]

BRILLIANT

a bit bright though, now you need to find some mud LOL

but looks like good work by all

[dreamin']

Great job - well done!

How do you get front indicators to mount on the curved panel without 'looking up'?

And what did you paint your bumper with - or is it re-galved?

Please send more pics as you go

Cheers

[Scallops]

Great job - well done!

How do you get front indicators to mount on the curved panel without 'looking up'?

And what did you paint your bumper with - or is it re-galved?

Please send more pics as you go

Cheers

Hey everyone - really appreciate all the support for what we've done with Matilda - these resto's can provoke all kinds of mixed feelings at times. Now to a few questions...

The indicators look factory fitted (although I'm pretty sure they weren't) - the wing ends have been panel beaten so they fit perfectly and look "genuine"- they are even glass!

I used silver frost paint on the bumper. :)

Another piccy from Glen....

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3833/037la.jpg (http://img210.imageshack.us/i/037la.jpg/)

It really looks better than these pics show - once I get her out from the bright yellow lights (I mean - the seats are elephant hide grey) in the shed I'll post up some quality pictures....

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/4192/036ow.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/036ow.jpg/)

[numpty]

Looks better than a couple of weeks ago Dan.;)


Well done all.

BTW, the specialist welder hasn't received his pay yet.:o

[solmanic]

The indicators look factory fitted (although I'm pretty sure they weren't) - the wing ends have been panel beaten so they fit perfectly and look "genuine"- they are even glass!

I'm no expert, but is it possible the front indicators were actually originally just running/park lights and converted to indicators at a later date? Because there definitely weren't any original indicators on the back so I would be surprised if they existed on the front when it was made.

Oops - just saw the photos on the previous page - so the park lights are also there with the indicators. I suspect they are just a very professional later addition.

[Scallops]

Looks better than a couple of weeks ago Dan.;)


Well done all.

BTW, the specialist welder hasn't received his pay yet.:o

All shall be made square at Matilda's coming out party. ;)

[chris1983rangie]

Love it! good stuff mate. the smell of fresh paint nothing beats it!
its great to see working on a Landy can bring everyone together! thanks for the pics!

Chris:cool:

[Landy Smurf]

love it love it absolutely love it.i wish there land rover enthusiasts interested in restorations around here. oh did i mention i reely like it

[Outlaw]

Looking great Scallops and Kat woman.. plus of course your priceless support crew ;)

See perfectly on track for the club trip in May :angel:

[Scallops]

Thanks everyone - each and every one of your comments are really appreciated. :)

And as chris1983rangie said, this project has brought a lot of people together - including some who haven't even set foot in Harry's shed - and I did need to reach out in this regard. I hope you get my drift here.... Bottom line is - if Matilda can help me build a few bridges, which I think she has, well - that's just another great reason to have a Series 1!

Thanks again everyone - more pics in a few weeks time of the finished product. :BigThumb:

[pop058]

Yet another marvel from the "House of Har" :) congrats to all involved.

At least now Kat Woman will have a convertable to drive. :D

[clean32]

Well that’s the thing about Landys, well older ones anyway. they do bring people of different BLA BLA BLA every thing BLA together

Even the Ho hars let in people with funny red clogs

Good work, now you are allowed to get it dirty (mandatory) but not allowed to bend it LOL

[clean32]

And as chris1983rangie said, this project has brought a lot of people together - including some who haven't even set foot in Harry's shed - and . :BigThumb:

Need to set foot in Ho Hars shed, need to fined s1 first


LOL

[The ho har's]

Need to set foot in Ho Hars shed, need to fined s1 first


LOL

A litttle fairy told me different;) You are welcome anytime to set foot in the shed :D

[clean32]

A litttle fairy told me different;) You are welcome anytime to set foot in the shed :D

SHHHHHHHHH

[The ho har's]

:whistling::angel::wasntme:


Mrs hh:angel:

[solmanic]

I keep looking at this list in the HH's signature to see if Matilda has been co-opted into the fleet by virtue of being in the shed for so long now...

03 130 DC fender TD5
78 S3 88" "zara"
97 D1 ES 300Tdi
63 S2a 88"GS 112-290 "bessie"
67 S2a 109"
60 S2 109" w/shop 111-372 "Dio"
59 S2 109
73 S3 109
80 S3 109
S3 109
91 D1

Nope. No S1 there yet...

[The ho har's]

I keep looking at this list in the HH's signature to see if Matilda has been co-opted into the fleet by virtue of being in the shed for so long now...

03 130 DC fender TD5
78 S3 88" "zara"
97 D1 ES 300Tdi
63 S2a 88"GS 112-290 "bessie"
67 S2a 109"
60 S2 109" w/shop 111-372 "Dio"
59 S2 109
73 S3 109
80 S3 109
S3 109
91 D1

Nope. No S1 there yet...



Yet......................

Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

Here are some new photos Glen sent me in my absence from this weekend's work....

Out of the bright shed lights

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/005hq.jpg/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/006io.jpg/)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/010kf.jpg/)

[The ho har's]

Here are some new photos Glen sent me in my absence from this weekend's work....

Out of the bright shed lights

http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/268/005hq.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/005hq.jpg/)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/3623/006io.jpg (http://img255.imageshack.us/i/006io.jpg/)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/3794/010kf.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/010kf.jpg/)




and there semms to be no oil on the shed floor anymore:D

but there seems to be a BIG puddle out of zara:(


Mrs hh:angel:

[groucho]

That came up BIG well done.....

[Landy Smurf]

great photos look a million bucks

[extreme]

She's beautiful.

[dreamin']

Fantastic!

[abaddonxi]

Wow, looking great Dan, and team.;)

[The ho har's]

Wow, looking great Dan, and team.;)


rephrase that..............

Wow, looking great team, and Dan:D:o;):p:wasntme:

Mrs hh:angel:

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Can I just say this thread really delivers! Love the photos and updates and can't wait to see it in action. I'm even half tempted myself.

[Scallops]

rephrase that..............

Wow, looking great team, and Dan:D:o;):p:wasntme:

Mrs hh:angel:

Well Mrs Double Haitch, I do hope to change this paradigm, one day, by virtue of my commitment to help with your long list of signature vehicles, which are certainly in need of attention.

Although I am indeed indebted to Harry (and others), I would like to think I have been involved! :TIC:

[The ho har's]

Well Mrs Double Haitch, I do hope to change this paradigm, one day, by virtue of my commitment to help with your long list of signature vehicles, which are certainly in need of attention.

Although I am indeed indebted to Harry (and others), I would like to think I have been involved! :TIC:


It is a pleasure to see a vehicle restored an yes we are a great team aren't we:cool:


Mrs hh:angel:

[Lost Landy]

Wow the series 1 is looking awesome not long to go now till its on the road :D

[Scallops]

Wow the series 1 is looking awesome not long to go now till its on the road :D

Yep - only a few little finishing off touches now, mm - let's see - Oh yes - I'm still looking for the little diamond shaped bit that goes over the crank hole on the bumper :D :p - Friday might be rego day if our mechanic of choice is available then. :cool:

[Killer]

Yep - only a few little finishing off touches now, mm - let's see - Oh yes - I'm still looking for the little diamond shaped bit that goes over the crank hole on the bumper :D :p - Friday might be rego day if our mechanic of choice is available then. :cool:


Then I expect you will be missing in action for a few days over the weekend, like you were after you got your Puma.

Cheers, Mick.

[clean32]

how to get this to look like that LOL

[Scallops]

how to get this to look like that LOL

Well - I can loan you the red clogs! :D Then all you need is a few months of Sundays in Harry's shed with the team. ;)

PS - cool S1, Mr clean - well done.

Then I expect you will be missing in action for a few days over the weekend, like you were after you got your Puma.

Cheers, Mick.

Maybe Mick - I'll organise an S1 club trip running to Rosewood - for all day Saturday and Sunday....:D

[digger]

how to get this to look like that LOL


photoshop!


:D:p:twisted:

CHEERS
DIGGER

[numpty]

With all of these S1's coming out of the woodwork, I'll have to leave one of mine in Qld to be able to join the parades.Looking good Dan.

Maybe I should think about painting Leon after all.

[groucho]

Yep - only a few little finishing off touches now, mm - let's see - Oh yes - I'm still looking for the little diamond shaped bit that goes over the crank hole on the bumper :D :p - Friday might be rego day if our mechanic of choice is available then. :cool:

I might have one of those. I kept an old bumper to do a new one. I'll have a gander.......

[Scallops]

I might have one of those. I kept an old bumper to do a new one. I'll have a gander.......

That's very kind groucho - I appreciate you even looking. :)

[groucho]

Is this the thing. It came off 52 from memory. I will try to remove it.
If you ask lots a landies the people who made the bumpers might have a new one. Any way it's yours if you want it.........



https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/585.jpg

[Scallops]

Yep - that is it, groucho. :) I'll see what Lots a Landies can tell me and get back to you. Thank you so much for looking, finding, posting the piccy and being happy to part with it.

If I can't get a new one I'd love to have it adorn my bumper bar. :clap2:

So I'll be in touch. :)

[Killer]

If you can give me the dimensions Dan, I could make one up for you.:)

Cheers, Mick.

[Scallops]

If you can give me the dimensions Dan, I could make one up for you.:)

Cheers, Mick.

Brilliant idea! Thanks Mick! I'll ask groucho to take some measurements for me. :)

[Killer]

No worries, if we do it soon enough I might even be able to get it galvanised for you.:)

Cheers, Mick.

[Scallops]

No worries, if we do it soon enough I might even be able to get it galvanised for you.:)

Cheers, Mick.

As soon as I hear from groucho - or anyone else who can give me the measurements for the lug in question, I'll let you know.

[numpty]

It would be easier to cut one from a stuffed bumper. Not that I'm doubting Mick's ability.:o I have a stuffed bumper, but have already used the crank boss from it on another bumper.;)

[zulu Delta 534]

I am struggling with the reasoning why one would take a perfectly good canopy off a good Series 1 vehicle, get it brought back up to scratch and then have the hide to expect a "mate" to drive it down the road to get it machinery inspected and registered, on a rainy day. Friendship only goes so far you know Scallops.:D
But despite the wet rear, it is done at last.
Regards
Glen

[Scallops]

I am struggling with the reasoning why one would take a perfectly good canopy of a good Series 1 vehicle, get it brought back up to scratch and then have the hide to expect a "mate" to drive it down the road to get it machinery inspected and registered, on a rainy day. Friendship only goes so far you know Scallops.:D
But despite the wet rear, it is done at last.
Regards
Glen

Fair call mate - I'll make it up to you though....:TakeABow:

So everyone - I guess you all now know what happened today.... Here we see my 2 good friends (and glamour models, Patsy and Carolyn) demonstrating today's effort for anyone's benefit, who hasn't cottoned on yet...

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/56/011cqm.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/011cqm.jpg/)

I think Glen drove it to Charleville or somewhere today - Jeez, and he complains about the rain! :D At least we know the
windscreen wiper works...

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9797/0081k.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/i/0081k.jpg/)

I guess it's pretty clear I'm rather excited! :woot:

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/213/0091c.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/i/0091c.jpg/)

And to think Mrs double haitch wants this darling out of the shed....:eek:

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6727/0101o.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/0101o.jpg/)

[The ho har's]

So when is it leaving our shed:p;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

congrats mate

[Scallops]

So when is it leaving our shed:p;)


Mrs hh:angel:

Well, How's in 15 minutes? :D Only kiddin' - I have ordered a full set of genuine door seals and the genuine pedal rubbers which I'm hoping might arrive tomorrow - so how 'bout Saturday we come over, do a few finishing things, then I drive her off into the sunset?

PS - Did I mention I'm beside myself with excitement? :D

PPS - After speaking with Glen, I think "Tilly" might be there for just a little longer - but out of your hair by next weekend.

[The ho har's]

good to hear i am getting sick of seeing her here:p:wasntme:


all will be good by the end of the weekend.......oh no........we have the ANZAC Parade on Sunday so we will all be busy driving diggers in Landys:o:D:D:D:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[abaddonxi]

Congratulations Dan and team.

Doesn't she look fine.

[The ho har's]

Congratulations Dan and team.

Doesn't she look fine.


Yes Simon she is as sweet as:o:D:D:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

Congratulations Dan and team.

Doesn't she look fine.

Thanks Simon - she does look fine - now to organise the club trip to Katoomba - leaving late June 2010 I believe. :)

[Killer]

Thanks Simon - she does look fine - now to organise the club trip to Katoomba - leaving late June 2010 I believe. :)

And arriving early September.:D:D:D

Cheers, Mick.

[solmanic]

...so how 'bout Saturday we come over, do a few finishing things, then I drive her off into the sunset?

Mrs HH - Make sure he doesn't leave a clapped out Mazda there when he goes.

[The ho har's]

Mrs HH - Make sure he doesn't leave a clapped out Mazda there when he goes.


Not a chance......we only work on Landy's here;):D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

The tilt frame is a one piece jobby that I shall be bringing on Saturday (in Killer's trailer) - so we can refit the tilt, so Glen doesn't get a wet arse in future. :D

[lkkipping@bigpond.com]

Nice looking little landy

[Outlaw]

Congrats Dan & Kat... plus the work crew of course... looking great :)

[numpty]

Congrats on the rego and I look forward to seeing her out and about.

[digger]

So when is it leaving our shed:p;)


Mrs hh:angel:

Im on the way to collect it for him...

yep, he said I could have it.... honest..true as Im riding this bike!
digger

[The ho har's]

Im on the way to collect it for him...

yep, he said I could have it.... honest..true as Im riding this bike!
digger


It nearly didn't go anywhere today:(

the H & G took it for a test drive and then the phone call:o...please bring water it is boiling....so off I go to the rescue:D

problem all fixed now though:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[clean32]

Im on the way to collect it for him...

yep, he said I could have it.... honest..true as Im riding this bike!
digger

thats not a nice way to talk about Kat:nazilock:

[Landy Smurf]

It nearly didn't go anywhere today:(

the H & G took it for a test drive and then the phone call:o...please bring water it is boiling....so off I go to the rescue:D

problem all fixed now though:D


Mrs hh:angel:
ohhhhhhhhhh what was the problem

[digger]

ohhhhhhhhhh what was the problem

matilda was really mad.... that she didn't belong to me!

thats what it was.... true!...honest!....really?.....

well then chief ...would you believe..........



digger

[The ho har's]

ohhhhhhhhhh what was the problem

Corrosion where one of the hoses connected...ho har manufactured a new piece and all is good now........


photo of scallops's comming back from first drive in a registered "Matilda" and Grover looking surly at her:p
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/04/442.jpg


Mrs hh:angel:


PS Glen it was raining and tilt is now back on;)

[Scallops]

Had a great day today with Harry and the crew! Check out the grins....

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4672/dsc0171ln.jpg (http://img15.imageshack.us/i/dsc0171ln.jpg/)

Yep - Grover is going to have to get used to the new love :wub:....

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6195/dsc0175g.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/dsc0175g.jpg/)

Got to admit - Glen was right - it is pushing even mates to go for a drive in a open top Series 1 in the pouring rain - better get that tilt back on....gotta paint the hoops first, of course :D

http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/4089/dsc0178a.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/dsc0178a.jpg/)

So - tilt back on :BigThumb:....

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5894/dsc0204h.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/i/dsc0204h.jpg/)

This one goes out to Mr Clean - we burnt the clogs :oops2:- only Blunies shall now grace Matilda's boards...

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/1840/dsc0195j.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/dsc0195j.jpg/)

Matilda rocks - Series 1's are just the best....along with the team....The team queen...

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/687/dsc0201e.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/dsc0201e.jpg/)

And Harry Ho Har aka team King (on the left - the guy on the right hasn't got a clue! :p) - The HarMeister - a true gentleman, great friend and all round Land Rover Guru....

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5774/dsc0176fn.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/dsc0176fn.jpg/)

Tell ya what - I love my buddies - and I love my Landies ....

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1387/dsc0166u.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/i/dsc0166u.jpg/)

[extreme]

So stupid grins aren't normal when you own a series ? :p

[Scallops]

So stupid grins aren't normal when you own a series ? :p

Well Kevin - I think you've hit the nail on the head - stupid grins are mandatory - guaranteed even. Looking forward to sharing the grin when and if you can get the keys off Leon. ;)

[numpty]

Well Kevin - I think you've hit the nail on the head - stupid grins are mandatory - guaranteed even. Looking forward to sharing the grin when and if you can get the keys off Leon. ;)

:o:o Obviously a different Leon???????

[Scallops]

:o:o Obviously a different Leon???????

Yep - The "I'm bored", Kevin and Leon, kinda Leon was the type I was referring to. ;)

[Scallops]

Another pic...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/ (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/dsc0220x.jpg/)

[shaunh]

very nice picture
i have a new desktop background now:p

[The ho har's]

Matilda is off to work with ho har tomorrow to hopefully fully get the new exhaust.....Scallops did you look under the passenger seat cubby box at all????


Ms hh:angel:

[Scallops]

Matilda is off to work with ho har tomorrow to hopefully fully get the new exhaust.....Scallops did you look under the passenger seat cubby box at all????


Ms hh:angel:

Owhhh! Jeezus - Is there a massive bill of debt there? :(

Or something like a Size 10 Black Vinyl Kat Woman suit? :blink:

Or a Orange banded Pith Helmet? :lol2:

Don't tell me :D - I'll find out next Friday :eek:

[The ho har's]

Owhhh! Jeezus - Is there a massive bill of debt there? :(

Or something like a Size 10 Black Vinyl Kat Woman suit? :blink:

Or a Orange banded Pith Helmet? :lol2:

Don't tell me :D - I'll find out next Friday :eek:


No a set of Whitworth spanners and sockets...we could have done with some over the last few weeks...ho har just checked if there was a jack before taking her to work and found them:o


Mrs hh:angel:

[Scallops]

No a set of Whitworth spanners and sockets...we could have done with some over the last few weeks...ho har just checked if there was a jack before taking her to work and found them:o


Mrs hh:angel:

Well - how the heck did they get there? I have looked in there before, you know! :confused:

[mildred]

Hi there,
the landie looks fantastic, but what caught my eye was in the shed!
A 4 post vehicle hoist.
Now that must have been a real help in doing the restoration.
wish I had one, they cost about $3500 and with some, you can even store a vehicle overhead and work on the one on the ground!
Is that enamel that you sprayed it with or a 2 PAC mix? :)
Peter

[Landy Smurf]

i was wondering what paint you used for the chassis its what i want

[Scallops]

Hi there,
the landie looks fantastic, but what caught my eye was in the shed!
A 4 post vehicle hoist.
Now that must have been a real help in doing the restoration.
wish I had one, they cost about $3500 and with some, you can even store a vehicle overhead and work on the one on the ground!
Is that enamel that you sprayed it with or a 2 PAC mix? :)
Peter

The HarMeister's hoist - and shed, is simply above and beyond - and it was invaluable to get stuff done on the vehicle.

We used the original paint code (Deep Bronze Green), in enamel.

Hope we can compare notes sometime, mildred. :)


i was wondering what paint you used for the chassis its what i want

Harry sprayed a noise deadener black concoction - looks good, and if it kills excess racket, all the better! :D

[The ho har's]

I will ask ho har the sound deadener name...you buy it in a tin which screws straight on the the spray gun;)...works a treat no noisy stones hitting the floor:D

Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

thanks it looks very similar to the chassis paint on the td5 and if it deadens the noise even better

[numpty]

Another pic...

http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/1359/dsc0220x.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/dsc0220x.jpg/)

What are the tyres Dan and where did you get them?

[mildred]

What are the tyres Dan and where did you get them?

what nice straight body panels, pity that one cant beat aluminium, steel is easy to stretch or shrink, but aluminium, no way, pity :cool:
peter

[mildred]

thanks it looks very similar to the chassis paint on the td5 and if it deadens the noise even better

When I drove my series one on club plates, it was so noisy that I had to wear ear muffs and I also wore my bicycle helmet.
I used to get strange looks when stopped in traffic or the lights.;)

Because it had no seat belts, my helmet was my only insurance if I was hit up the rear, and the ear muffs made the noise level ...just tolerable:spudnikheadphones:
Peter

[Scallops]

What are the tyres Dan and where did you get them?

Heya Numpty - they came on the vehicle - they are not the right size (205 X 16) and are pretty well knackered - I've ordered 5 "original" tyres (non directional lugged 6 X 16) through Glen @ $150.00 each - you can have these ones - the front 2 are OK ish!




what nice straight body panels, pity that one cant beat aluminium, steel is easy to stretch or shrink, but aluminium, no way, pity :cool:
peter

Yes, the panels are very straight - a few dings, but 'Tilly was working in the paddocks right up until I got her. And Harry did manage to straighten up a few spots somewhat, but yeah, it's not easy with brimalite.




When I drove my series one on club plates, it was so noisy that I had to wear ear muffs and I also wore my bicycle helmet.
I used to get strange looks when stopped in traffic or the lights.;)

Because it had no seat belts, my helmet was my only insurance if I was hit up the rear, and the ear muffs made the noise level ...just tolerable:spudnikheadphones:
Peter

Yeah - even with a new muffler, apparently she is still a little loud - I guess that's just a S1 thing! :)

Going in for a tune up tomorrow so maybe that might help.

[The ho har's]

i was wondering what paint you used for the chassis its what i want


I will ask ho har the sound deadener name...you buy it in a tin which screws straight on the the spray gun;)...works a treat no noisy stones hitting the floor:D

Mrs hh:angel:


The paint is just called Sound Deadener there are several brands just make sure you but the bitumen based one not the water based one;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[The ho har's]

what nice straight body panels, pity that one cant beat aluminium, steel is easy to stretch or shrink, but aluminium, no way, pity :cool:
peter

On my Series 3 there was a fare bit of panel damage to the left guard...ho har after panel beating it so stretching the aluminium he heated it up to quite hot and and it all came back onto shape...but you have to be careful not to heat it up too much or it will melt:(


Mrs hh:angel:

[clean32]

On my Series 3 there was a fare bit of panel damage to the left guard...ho har after panel beating it so stretching the aluminium he heated it up to quite hot and and it all came back onto shape...but you have to be careful not to heat it up too much or it will melt:(


Mrs hh:angel:

There is a trick for the unpracticed with aluminum softening before banging it.

Light up your oxy acetylene torch but only the acetylene so that you get a big black plume of smoke. Cover the area you wish to work with the soot. Turn on the oxy for a nice flame then burn the soot off but no more. By burning the soot off gives you about the correct temperature to soften the alloy so you can work it. if you have a crease just soften a thin line of the crease, this leaves the area you want to work softer than the rest of the panel and easier to bend.
of course if you know what you are doing none of this is necessary LOL

[The ho har's]

There is a trick for the unpracticed with aluminum softening before banging it.

Light up your oxy acetylene torch but only the acetylene so that you get a big black plume of smoke. Cover the area you wish to work with the soot. Turn on the oxy for a nice flame then burn the soot off but no more. By burning the soot off gives you about the correct temperature to soften the alloy so you can work it. if you have a crease just soften a thin line of the crease, this leaves the area you want to work softer than the rest of the panel and easier to bend.
of course if you know what you are doing none of this is necessary LOL

Yep you got that right:cool::D


Mrs hh:angel:

[Landy Smurf]

thanks alot i am going to try that at school one day soon using an old stuffd fender

[Scallops]

thanks alot i am going to try that at school one day soon using an old stuffd fender

As in, a bumper bar - or a Defy? :o

[Landy Smurf]

as in a mud guard/fender off my s1

[Scallops]

as in a mud guard/fender off my s1

Oh good! Of course. I knew that. :angel:

[Landy Smurf]

lol sure you did

[Scallops]

A few more pics....I love this sweet little 86"

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/3569/dsc0188l.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/dsc0188l.jpg/)

She's off on her maiden trip this weekend....

http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/5073/dsc0174b.jpg (http://img52.imageshack.us/i/dsc0174b.jpg/)

I can't wait to bring her home tonight....

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7937/dsc0198rq.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/dsc0198rq.jpg/)

[Landy Smurf]

it is so pretty

[shaunh]

attention to detail
very very nice

Shaun

[Grockle]

Looking good Dan,I see you've still got H grafting :D;)