Thread: Maintenance day

Originally Posted by justinc

Today I enjoyed myself immensely. Misses and the chillens, (Including a cold headed Bethy) spent most of today at work doing much needed jobs on the RR.

Locked the gate, closed the roller door and got into it.

(Couldn't keep 2_door out though, although he DID invite himself the day before....)

There is something about working on a vehicle that has history. Our children have grown up in it, we've travelled some big distances in it, before I bought it it had done 250K most of it around this vast country. The engine I fitted to it out of my uncles 110 had travelled 400K around the big island since 1988. The Defender Diffs under it came from a hardworking character filled 130DC, Every scratch, dent and rattle can be traced back to its origin. The mods and additions/subtractions can be plainly seen and every one has a purpose and story behind it. When it has been parked in the sun for a bit, you can open the door and the scent of quality leather hide wafts at you, the pink ochre of central Australia is embedded in every door hinge and crack. The rooflining is thick with it.

This vehicle is like an old and dependable machine/ implement. I know it will get me where I want to go, and do it without fuss and in style

So, today while servicing the rear wheel bearings and fitting up some brake pads and changing all the driveline oils, I felt quite content.



JC

thats a beautiful story.....I can hardly see the keyboard for the tears streaming down my face

make sure you lock the gate properly next time, you never know who will wander in

seriously tho, thanks JC for your help today, its very very much appreciated

Good on you... And stay with it as has some historical meaning. I was talking to a older pommy bloke here last night ( An Austin restorer and Rover owner driver) Met him when I got the 4BD1 120 as was the only person here that knew what it was.... Hard to explain this but the feeling of well restored and well maintained older machinery be car of other with this gentleman was unbelievable. Was like going back in time

Now I want to do mine

Tony

Did the same thing myself today aint it grand Got Roof rack on, Awning on, Dual battery in and straped down (not connected) winch in and the control box drilled and positioned, Front recovery points in.

All in all a good day, Although I am sorn now

Tomorrow we're off to Caloundra to pick up the new fridge!

Cheers,

Bloody hell JC I nearly got a tear in my eye reading that

I must pop down and see you when I get there at christmas it will be alot different to when I last saw it (in piece's)

Adam

Hi mate!

Definately drop in! We will be unlikely to be touring at that time of year, possibly some local trips though...

Yeah, she is a bit different to when you first saw her in the initial Isuzu fitup stage

How's the better half and the mouse going?

JC

Sounds like a good day JC.

My poor ol' jigger is sitting outside in the rain.... neglected.... actually I think I can see a tear running down her headlight.

Hmmm, I'll jump in shortly, take her to the servo for a drinks, pump her tyres up from the last thrashing 2 weeks ago and head into Sydney for a road trip.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

Sounds like a good day JC.

My poor ol' jigger is sitting outside in the rain.... neglected.... actually I think I can see a tear running down her headlight.

Hmmm, I'll jump in shortly, take her to the servo for a drinks, pump her tyres up from the last thrashing 2 weeks ago and head into Sydney for a road trip.

260km's hardly warm the engine up

Originally Posted by Tombie2

260km's hardly warm the engine up

Just to keep oil through the engine.