Do I need help?

But when you stand back and laugh at those niggles, you can take comfort in knowing that at least yours still drives! :D

The very first Series 111 came off the production line in the summer of 1971. The last in 1985. So your vehicle is between 42 & 28 years old. At that point, any problem is not the vehicle, but he/ she who maintains the vehicle. Keep up the good work, Bob

Fortunately there was no police to fine me and add to the pain for driving around without a bonnet while I made the trip from the Nth back to the Gramps.

You're right Bob, all the problems listed are because of poor maintenance or lack of it. Trouble is I'm still catching up. Takes a bit of work (and money) to not only maintain but also improve a 40 year old car (1973).

Yes Tony, took me a while to figure out what was happening when the bonnet was suddenly attached only by the strut, and then not at all :o

Ha that's what I'm worried about Slunnie, there constantly must be something wrong with the Landy, I just fixed the wiring/blinkers so he bonnet decided to break, I'll put it on and bend it back to satisfactory condition (drivable) tomorrow, stay tuned for what breaks on the drive from the Gramps to Bright (450km) tomorrow.

Thanks Draco, that's what I keep telling myself, just have to keep it long enough and it'll be a reliable vehicle once more, my only real complaint is the cost, I love the challenge.

You're right Uncle I've contracted the virus, spent a whole day at the wreckers yesterday pulling parts off for mine...absolute bliss. And the mod you speak of...what's wrong with the original setup? Too weak? Mine has a plate but still uses the stock bolts into the bonnet thread, I'm guessing this just doesn't get the wheel tight enough?

Haha thanks Greg, glad to hear you made it back to the fold and it isn't just cause I've got an old one that I'm always working on it. Trouble is I bought a Falcon for my first car and was always working on it as well, thought I may as well have something easy to work on so sold it and picked up the Landy.

I checked Sheerluck, the car was close to the porch but not quite crashed into it...they did have a nasty bump on the rear corner of that car though.

Thanks Hall, so when's the catchup. I really need to meet a few more Series owners so I can commiserate in person but whenever I get a chance to go along to a weekend I seem to be working on the Landy :p

And for all those wondering, there was only laughter and disbelief when it happened. It was rather funny, just fortunate no one else was around to get hit.

Tomorrow we fit a new part or two that'll be sue to cheer me up.:D

You should check out the trips section. Winter Wombat state forest camp in August. On the right side of town for you. I hope to be there. Usually a fair crowd as it has become a annual event.
Cheers Hall

There's a date to aim for, we'll see what we can do.

At some point, you will have got it up to scratch, and will be able to look at it with pride & say ' I did that :D , restored an icon '. Somehow I think in the case of old L.R.'s, the journey is as good as the destination. Enjoy. Bob