My wagon project

[trav-cat]

Hi. I've recently bought myself a '58 station wagon to do some road trips in. From my understanding they're not so common and have a lot of bits and bobs that are a bit different from the usual shorties and utes. I hope you don't mind me asking a few questions here and there, to get it up and running.

I'll get started on what i have anyway. It's complete....but doesn't run...I've got a couple of donor cars which were picked up on the cheap. They'll supply some good original parts, plus maybe some additional extras...

It won't be a thorough restoration, since I do want to use the car (It was meant to be able to be slept in). It'll be used for fun.

Here are some photos of what I have anyway.

The 1st photo is when I bought it...How it was. Then I got it on it's feet (2+3). It came with a series 2 motor that won't do a thing (lazy bastard - 4). Number 5 is my new donk. A series 1 motor (Apparently it runs....).

Well. I've just started to take it apart, so i'll show and tell progress as I go.

Later, Trav.

[Landy Smurf]

lucky there what a good find

[Lost Landy]

Nice find I used to have a couple of them, what is your chassis like?

[101RRS]

Nice looking wagon :D

[Tote]

Nice Find
Regards,
Tote

[JDNSW]

Looks like a wonderful find. They are a fascinating model, and as you say, quite rare. You are likely to find that travelling in this will be a bit slower than you are accustomed to travel, but that is fine, just don't be in a hurry!

Have a good look round this forum, particularly this Series 1 forum, but there are gems of information everywhere - information about one model Landrover is often applicable to other ones!

And please keep us informed as you progress, and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. The only stupid question is the one you didn't ask!

John

[banjo]

Awesome find there..

[numpty]

What a great body. Gotta love the 107 wagons.

[chris1983rangie]

mate that looks awesome! very straight body! enjoy the new ride!
cheers Chris:cool:

[trav-cat]

Nice find I used to have a couple of them, what is your chassis like?


Goodo. Someone to interrogate :twisted:

The chassis is damn near good. There's a bit of surface rust underneath the driver's door and that's about it. Hopefully there are no surprises.

[dennisS1]

Welcome to the wagon owners exclusive fraternity.
Nice to see another one up and about.
Please contact me if you have any questions I might be able to help.
My restoration is covered on the S1 forum.
Trans Tasman Land Rover Series 1 Register Forum • View topic - My Wagon 1957 (http://transtasmanseries1.com/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=99)
Dennis

[trav-cat]

I made some progress last night. I got the back off the chassis so i can see how sound the old girl is underneath. It looks alright too. Only rust is just surface rust around the master cylinder reservoir. It looks a bit like a rally car right now haha

Here's how my evening ended

[LOZZA s1]

Hi, Looks like a real little treasure find,a rebuild is a good way to really get to know your Landy,Good luck

[Landy Smurf]

have you got any more photos.its looking good keep it up

[trav-cat]

any photos in particular???

[Landy Smurf]

not really maybe some mre on the panels and engine

[Lost Landy]

After reading this makes me wish I never sold off my 2 107 S/W :( and i dont think i would be able to at least buy 1 off them back.

[Landy Smurf]

you had 2.

[Lost Landy]

Yes I had 2 of them but they were bugged, I have never sceen such a landy full of rust as the 107s I had :(

[Landy Smurf]

thats a shame

[trav-cat]

Hey. Here are some photo's of a few panels. I've started sanding back one of the front guards. There's a bit of filler in them, and a couple of layers of paint. It looks good though.

The rear door is a slightly different story. Someone has put the spare wheel holder from the bonnet and stuck it on the back door. The weight has put some strain on the aluminium and it's a bit bent and some work needs to be done on that. It's also missing the rear handle and lock assembly which is a bit of a bugger.

[mildred]

Hey. Here are some photo's of a few panels. I've started sanding back one of the front guards. There's a bit of filler in them, and a couple of layers of paint. It looks good though.

The rear door is a slightly different story. Someone has put the spare wheel holder from the bonnet and stuck it on the back door. The weight has put some strain on the aluminium and it's a bit bent and some work needs to be done on that. It's also missing the rear handle and lock assembly which is a bit of a bugger.

I bet you will really enjoy sanding back the bonnet?
you have to go around each and every rivet, every time you sand it back, each and every rivet.
It nearly sent me round the bend!;)
its a good job that you are going to use enamel paint, at least you dont have to buff it, as in using acrylic.
The ultimate would be 2 PAC and clear coats, but I dont know or have herd of anyone doing that to an old landie?
Anyway to do that the aluminium would have to be bead blasted , (stripped back to bare metal) and start again.
Is that in your master plan for the landie?
I think that you will enjoy every day of the adventure that you have now decisively embarked upon, so dont loose hope, one day it will be all your own work and a storey to tell your grandchildren ....:ohyes:

[trav-cat]

I bet you will really enjoy sanding back the bonnet?


mmhmmm....i really can't wait haha Just looking at it put my right off. I'll start with the easy ones first, hey


I think i'm going to enjoy the inside of the roof more.....:o

[mildred]

mmhmmm....i really can't wait haha Just looking at it put my right off. I'll start with the easy ones first, hey


I think I'm going to enjoy the inside of the roof more.....:o


But no rivets :p
interesting roof , put some wooden sides on it and it becomes a tinnie. My guess a 4 HP Johnson would do.
great project,
go for Gold
Peter