Shonky's '58 Series II SWB

Progress! Well... almost.

I spent two hours unbolting the tub yesterday, and when the moment of glory came to lift it off and expose that pristine rust free chassis (I know - optimistic...) I realised I had forgotten about the two bracing arms at the back. :(

I was already late and had to leave it for next time. VERY ANNOYING!

So close yet so far!

I know it was a while back, but I cleaned out the garage on the weekend, well most of it and I had no luck finding that manual. I have a vague recolection of offloading it when I got rid of my old kingswood. If it turns up I'll let you know but don't hold your breath.

G'day Shonky,

Nice project you've got there, and great farm.
That's a magical place the valley, I used to live there (Glen Davis) as a wee fella, and have been going back there ever since.
Have to give you a yell next time we're down there. ;)

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Originally Posted by Shonky

Progress! Well... almost.

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Bad luck mate - I know you must be anxious to see what's under there.:mad:
Next weekend? Don't forget the camera!

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Originally Posted by XSiV

I know it was a while back, but I cleaned out the garage on the weekend, well most of it and I had no luck finding that manual. I have a vague recolection of offloading it when I got rid of my old kingswood. If it turns up I'll let you know but don't hold your breath.

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Thanks Josh. I am sure there will be one around somewhere. :)

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Originally Posted by FenianEel

G'day Shonky,

Nice project you've got there, and great farm.
That's a magical place the valley, I used to live there (Glen Davis) as a wee fella, and have been going back there ever since.
Have to give you a yell next time we're down there. ;)

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Thanks! I am enjoying it so far, but I am also coming to the end of my comfort zone (pulling things apart) and I will probably reach the point of "why the hell am I doing this?" fairly soon when I have to start putting it back together!

It is a beautiful spot isn't it? It's only a little farm but it's only mum on her own these days so not much point getting back into the big game. Glen Davis is a nice little spot, although I took my girlfriend there just on twilight and she got all freaked and said it looked like the town from "house of wax"... :eek:

Drop us a PM next time you will be in the area! If I am around (I am fairly regularly) you are more than welcome to drop in and say g'day! I have been going it alone so far with this resto and it would be good to get a few pointers from a more experienced hand! :D

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Originally Posted by Sleepy

Bad luck mate - I know you must be anxious to see what's under there.:mad:
Next weekend? Don't forget the camera!

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Too right I am Paul... I wanna know if the rest of my chassis is as good as it is under the seatbox!

Will be going up on Monday / Tuesday so will definitely have the tub off and will take plenty of pics for you! :)

This will be the last major update for a few months, as I have now pretty much gone as far as I can with the resto until my new shed is finished. The new shed will have power :), lighting :D, heating :cool: and will not have a trench running through it :mad:, or smell like piggy poop. :eek:

That said, this has by far been the most exciting installment in the series (at least as far as I am concerned...) because I finally got a decent look at the overall condition of the chassis - and the news was all good!

The tub:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...7072008509.jpg


About 5 seconds after the tub came off:
It was very dirty and I was still praying that the brown was all just dirt...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...7072008506.jpg


Close eyes and spot check...

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...7072008507.jpg
...happy so far!


Start scrubbing with a brush and hot soapies:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...7072008519.jpg

Black paint everywhere! My chassis is pretty much PERFECT except for the rear crossmember. I tapped and bashed and scrubbed and checked and couldn't find one spot that was of concern! I even stuck my fingers inside where I could and had a poke around (fortunately the OE Land Rover Spiders were in hiding due to the cold...) and apart from a lot of dust it was all smooth inside as well!

Of course, it came at a cost:

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...8072008534.jpg

But it always does. :angel:

When I was cleaning my chassis I unearthed a few hand painted markings in grey or white paint.

One was on the mid-cross member (correct name?) and the other was on the RHS rail. It is the number "79". What was the significance of these markings if any?


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/

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Originally Posted by Shonky

This will be the last major update for a few months, as I have now pretty much gone as far as I can with the resto until my new shed is finished. The new shed will have power :), lighting :D, heating :cool: and will not have a trench running through it :mad:, or smell like piggy poop. :eek:

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Dark, cold, smelly and dangerous (I have lost count of how many times I have almost broken my legs in that freakin trench...)

But it's full of Landrovery goodness and that why I spend as much time in there as I can!

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/k...8072008535.jpg