Thread: Here we go - 1955 resto

That's an interesting vehicle! Its a UK built export model, quite unusual as most '55s were CKD Australian assembly.

Do you know much of it's history?

Thanks.


This should be good to watch!...

cheers...


Oh and ....."see you in while................" (you know how it ends!)
(C'mon I have a 4 yr old! she always says it!!)

Thank you. Your progress will be interesting. Is that a helper in the background of the first picture?

John

Looking forward to a picture heavy thread! And you have a good shed to do the work in - I battle away in a carport with gravel beneath my feet!

yay another resto thread for series ones lokig forward to it
cheers tony

what are you using to take the paint off? an angle grinder with a flap disc?

Regards,
Tote

A few more pics of the progress, hope to keep em coming scallops; dont envy u working on gravel though! Have the tub, seat box, fuel tank and firewall out. Not sure what the disc is called i took the paint off with, but it's plastic and made by scotch i think; takes the paint off without spoiling the aluminium. Yeah that's my 8 yr old helper Rory there, he's pretty keen to see the project through! Don't know anything about the vehicle's history except it came from the northern territory, and full of red dust too!! So the plan is to run the engine/test the mechanicals soon and then strip down to the chassis. The rear chassis member has rusted out, but i have a replacement section which will really test my welding skills The front guards are cactus but i purchased a better set with the vehicle which need far less work. For the measly price of $100 (mates rates) i also bought a restored firewall from a friend. Can't wait to get out there and keep going, but have a few busy days ahead and its pretty cold at night here this time of year.

Looks good! What sort of paint are you intending to use?

Lakey