1985 County "Upgrade"

**DeeJay** · 5th July 2008, 06:38 PM

The engineer looked it over with no major drama's, he even indicated the safety bar for the middle harness belt would get approval. Now I have to get it to his place

for full approval. Probably a towie job.

I have an "L" shaped garage and had to get the red Landie in to dismantle

So I cut up some 6mm steel and bought 12 castors from Bunnings.

It took a bit of jiggling but I got it around OK

I made a bracket for the El Cheapo driving lights I have, it was made up from a grab handle and dexion. So the whole lot is El Cheapo.

They are down low as I need ( I think) all the air I can get through that radiator.
Sparkie is visiting next week and I'm working on the tray base. I could.nt ger 3mm Ally checkerplate - 6 week wait- so I got 2.5mm & I'm gluing it on 7mm plywood which should be strong enough.

**DeeJay** · 22nd July 2008, 08:12 PM

The sparkie visited & sorted out the charging, its fairly belting out a charge now. Also the headlights problem was because of 100w Cibie inserts that only had the wiring upgraded to within 100mm of the globe. They melted the plastic connector housing and the molten plastic formed an insulating barrier. I upgraded the wiring all the way. Still the same size connecting terminals so I dunno.

See the smaller wire coming from the headlight housing on the right.

Aluminium tray is on, Its only 2.5 mm so I contact glued 7mm marine ply underneath it. I enamel undercoated the ply which took a bit of doing as it soaked in a fair bit. Well thats my excuse for having done b*&%$@ all for a few weeks- waiting for the paint to dry

While the dash is off I've been doing all the things that will only mean removing it again. Driving lights, interior lights, rearview camera, fuel guages, engel wiring etc.
But there will probably be something I've missed.
I'm trying to work out where to fit one of these.

**Jock The Rock** · 24th July 2008, 09:02 PM

mate this is lookin awesome cant wait to see some pics of it in some mud

Jock

**long stroke** · 24th July 2008, 09:34 PM

Great work mate keep us posted

CHEERS TIM.

**DeeJay** · 26th July 2008, 06:04 PM

Thanks guys, a busy week next week for me but this is definately going on the road the following week.

I cant wait to plonk on the 34" swampers & make tracks..

**DeeJay** · 11th August 2008, 06:40 PM

I'm just waiting on the engineers report, it passed OK and RWC is booked for later this week. Hooray

I decided to get to work on the tray while I'm waiting. Hopefully I got it the right size for the canvas

It all can be removed in a jiffy. I made up single bolt brackets for the rear hoop.

Next pics should be muddy ones

**long stroke** · 14th August 2008, 07:51 PM

Good job, can't wait to see some mud on it!!!!!

TIM.

**Sleepy** · 14th August 2008, 07:59 PM

Looks great DJ!

**DeeJay** · 27th August 2008, 10:18 PM

Hooray!!!

Its registered

Well it sailed thru the process, Vicroads were very efficient to give them credit. The wallet is significantly lighter, so maybe I should'nt praise them.

Its a great feeling putting the plates & sticker on ,and its a lovely vehicle to drive. The only thing is its got a woefull left lock, but I'm sure its fixable.
But of course I've started a new project without finishing the last, I'm extending the garage ( I cant bear to part with the old Landie & might try to find a donor to get it on the road)

The Landie put to work

Steelwork to support the house. - 7m beams..

I promise to get the landie muddy ASAP

Rangier Rover · 28th August 2008, 01:01 AM

Good work

Have been watching your build and has turned out great. The extra cab space must be nice

Tony

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