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Poured with rain last night and Wallit is parked outside.
Took the mats out to dry in the sun today then changed the front sidelight lenses. The plastic had discoloured and they were a brownish sort of colour so fitted some new ones which will probably discolour in time....

Then took Wallit for a drive to collect a bandsaw.
I was given a very old one some time back but the tyres were badly perished and were the moulded on type, plus it had a 3-phase motor.
Option 1. Get new tyres moulded on at over $400 and find a single phase motor.
Option 2. Machine off the old tyres (they are rock hard) and fit a rubber band tyre then find a single phase motor.
Option 3. Collect a newer bandsaw FOC.

So I took option 3 ! This one works and came with a couple of spare blades.

Now I need to move on the old one which is probably worthless without the tyres.


Colin

Finally got round to painting and fitting the original bonnet.

I'd fitted an old one temporarily over 4 years ago ! Every time I closed the bonnet there was a shower of rust particles from the ribs where they were rusted. The original was in the shed and had been undercoated years ago.
Dug out some acrylic paint that came with Wallit (must be about 12 years old now). Hung the bonnet under a tree (I know, not ideal) and resprayed it, then a few days later riveted the spare wheel mount back on.

Fitted it this afternoon, closed it down and found the latch wouldn't allow me to open it again !!
Ended up removing the grille and loosening the latch mechanism. Adjusted everything and tightened the latch then refitted the grille.

Fitted a new rear view mirror that just arrived in a consignment from Paddocks.

Getting a bit dark to take pictures.



Colin

Took a drive to the Highball Cars & Coffee event at Robert Bosch.
Huge range of vehicles....Porsche's, Ferrari's, a Lamborghini 4WD, a Hummer, lots & lots of Japanese vehicles, a few Land Rovers.

A Pinzgauer parked next to me.

Another SWB Series III in Spanish Olive turned up and I saw a Moke in the same colour. I think the colour was available across the whole Leyland range at the time, Rovers, p76's, Mini's etc.



Colin

I have a couple of 'spare' bonnets around so I decided to paint one.
I might put it on Wallit occasionally or it can hang on the shed wall.

While I was doing it SWMBO commented "very creative....., what is it".
"A spare bonnet I replied".
She said......"why do you need a spare bonnet ????"



Colin

I never got round to clear coating the Union Jack bonnet.
I'm hoping to fit it for the Highball Cars & Coffee event next month so I need to get it done sometime soon !

Wallit stands outside because I've run out of shed space.
I ended up taking the carpets & rubber mats up so the water getting in dries up quickly.
The carpets were fitted by the previous owner and also cover the transmission tunnel, I kept them because they keep the noise level down inside making it possible to hold a conversation with the passenger.

I scored a spare roof a while back and some white two-pack paint. The plan is to use the spare roof while I paint the one that's currently fitted.


Colin

Gave Wallit a clean, ready to head to the Cars & Coffee event tomorrow.
While the bonnet was up I noticed the brake fluid level was down !

All 4 wheels off and drums removed, no sign of leaks but I did find a big Redback spider with a lot of eggs.
Also no indication of a leak at the servo ?? Topped up the reservoir and kept my fingers crossed.

Topped up the swivel hubs while the front wheels were off.
Checked the oil and water.

I'll head out for a run tonight and re-check the brake fluid.

Colin

Hitched up the trailer and used Wallit to collect branches around the property today, all stacked beside the driveway ready to be chipped.

Considering it sits outside in all weathers it starts OK and doesn't need too much maintenance.
I remove the floor covering & mats if it's going to rain and put them in the back, any water that gets in evaporates fairly quickly.
The window runners are decomposing and moss is growing in them, reminds me of when I purchased it. I have new runners just need to find time to strip the doortops & fit them, I must have a look down the back and see if I have a couple of old doortops that could be temporarily fitted.

Colin

I took Wallit for a drive in the Dandenongs this morning.
Before leaving I checked oil, brake fluid & water then decided to check tyre pressures.
The compound of the tyres has gone off (I need to replace them at some point) so if the pressure is down it doesn't show. All were within a few psi but I then thought.....when did I last check the spare ? I had to unclamp it and drop it down as it's the wrong way round to get to the valve. Good thing I checked as there was no pressure at all ! Probably last checked 6 or more years ago.

The intention was to collect a Trewhalla Stump Puller (Monkey Grubber). When I arrived and went to load it into the back I found I couldn't lift it ! I need to head back with the trailer and my engine hoist.
It's shown on page 10 of the catalogue in the link below.
https://www.htpaa.org.au/images/pdfs...logue-1927.pdf

Do I need it ? Probably not but it's a fantastic piece of history.

I did collect a leg vice and deliver it to a friend then back home, first decent trip in Wallit for ages.

The trip reminded me that I have a collection of diff centres and Wallit's rear is whining, I must get round to changing it one day although.....I've acquired some molybdenum disulfide powder (long story) so maybe I should add a teaspoon full and see if it has any effect.


Colin