Here we go - 1955 resto

I agree with the others - best to investigate now and find out what is wrong with it.

Currently I am restoring a S1 where everything is being painted polished and made as perfect as possible, but at the same time I am making an outwardly-scruffy ute of my S3. For both machines I have adopted the policy of inspecting repairing and being prepared to replace: axle seals, bearings and the surfaces seals run on; likewise the seals on gearboxes and engines; most of the suspension parts; anything in the brake system including the steel pipes; ball joints; relay and anything else in the steering system exhibiting wear.

I think I am getting just as much enjoyment on the scruffy S3 as the pristine S1 :D

Check out Paddock in the UK for the fast moving parts at ridiculously cheap prices and Craddocks in the UK for less common S1 bits, along with PA Blanchard; Dunsfold; Brookwells and LR Spares,

Cheers Charlie

Well very happy, the extra tinkering with the solex has paid off. made a temporary spacer gasket under the carby, plugged some leaks and reattached the vacuum advance and it runs great :D water pumps seems ok too. slight problem with the 4wd lock but is probably just sticky; and i think the starter motor is making some slight noise as if its not completely disengaging everytime. other than that diffs, gearbox etc all seem serviceable. so will proceed to pull everything off down to the chassis (after a good clean first). cheers for those sites chazza, will check them out. I have used john craddock, i bought a complete resto kit from them and am very happy with it :D cant wait to put those seats in!!

Well decided to give everything a clean before proceeding, so here is before

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and after thanks to three cans of oven cleaner ;)

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feeling inspired now! OK got the hang of photobucket, so posts should look a whole lot better. having pics in the post rather than thumbnails looks a lot nicer.

me and some cheap child labour managed to get the engine and gearbox out today

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looking forward to a date with the sandblasters soon...:p

Hi there

Many thanks for the pictures - its a good looking chassis (the oven cleaner worked a treat)

All the best

Wayne

Hi all, haven't had much time to work on the rover lately as i've been working away accumulating funds for new shiny bits :) have taken the rear diff and suspension off and that just leaves the front to get it to a bare chassis. Was searching the forum re. suspension and found that someone mentioned that the mob in melbourne's suspension seemed a bit too firm. any suggestions on best place to buy new suspension (mine are a bit past it) and what is the best option for shocks? thanks lyall.

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Hi all, haven't had much time to work on the rover lately as i've been working away accumulating funds for new shiny bits :) have taken the rear diff and suspension off and that just leaves the front to get it to a bare chassis. Was searching the forum re. suspension and found that someone mentioned that the mob in melbourne's suspension seemed a bit too firm. any suggestions on best place to buy new suspension (mine are a bit past it) and what is the best option for shocks? thanks lyall.

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g,day watching with intrest as you go.pix are great now, dont now how to do that myself yet, still lernin computers. "to the point" just spoke to sean at roverparts, about parabolics for the front of my 55s1 107 $341+pos.will raise the front around 2" back maybe 4" standerd sets are cheaper. looks like a chrissy present for me and the old girl. (the car) cheers marc

I would suspect the drilled holes would match the pattern of the old FJ holden (and old VWs) as they were close-ish to the rover PCD. The reason could have been to have a universal spare to match a trailer.
Both my father and I have old trailers that I have this stud pattern and in a serious pinch you could fit a rover wheel but only as an emergency as the rover wheel would be so much bigger on the one side of the trailer.

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Was at my local tyre dealer today chasing up the possibility of locating/importing some RTM's when we noticed that one of my rims has 5 extra holes. Perhaps a mod to fit some other vehicle? any thoughts? Also anyone know of a source for 7.00 x 16 RTM's especially close to Adelaide. Hope to get further with the stripping down tomorrow.

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hi, your project is comming along well! great to see the young fella in there helping i bet when he turns 18 hed be driving your landy!
the 1955's are proving popular this year!
cheers Chris

Hi there Chris

I agree - its great to see the young ones getting some quality time with there parents and most importantly to the vintage scene.

Well done.

As for your comments Chazza

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I think I am getting just as much enjoyment on the scruffy S3 as the pristine S1 :D

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I have some well restored cars within the shed, but I still get so much enjoyment with driving around the un-restored 1954 86"

All the best