Thread: Commission

That's an interesting looking restoration job there Dennis. I learnt to drive in something very similar to that in a part of the NT that is now within Kakadu. And a good looking photo of "the family". I've been hearing a bit about your collection from Dennis and Amanda at work. It's good to have a couple of people up there who appreciate proper 4WD's instead of the Japanese rubbish we have to drive round in every day.

Cheers ........... Brian

Hi Dennis
I had a thought while reading your thoughts
make shore the paint on the inside of the block is sound
be a pity to have oil weeping though the rough casting
after the Mildura expert has finished same
cheers
Ian

All the crap of 2011 is over so time for some series restoration.
Ok so far for 2012.

The chassis and firewall have been blasted and await pickup.
Big end and main bearings replaced, new standard rings, core plugs, valves ground and seated, new cam bearings installed.


Rear diff adjusted and seal replaced, rear wheel /axle bearings and seals replaced and assembled waiting chassis.
Front diff same treatment and all hub components replaced and adjusted also ready to bolt on.
I have overhauled the gear box replacing all needy bits and normal adjustments, ready to swing in.

Chassis back from blaster.

Etch prime and paint chassis in deep bronze green.

Strip down springs and reset, cleanout and replace seals in relay unit.

Fit springs and axels, drop Gear box back in.

Sure is coming along well though shame the vehicle has lost its pataina would have been great it it was more of a sympathitc recommissioning in my eyes.

Hi tHere Dennis'

Its great to see you back into it - and I can relate 2011 a year to forget and looking good for 2012.

Will you be at the SA LAnd Rover Club Jamboree this year at Melrose (New location)

All the best

Wayne

Hi Wayne
Yes I will be there, not that happy always enjoyed my long drives to Blinman.
This is so close to you that I expect to see a flood of fire engines.
Not sure what I will bring at this stage it will be a S1 of course.
Say Hi to the family for me.
Dennis

Amazing work Dennis, I envy you. You seem to just do this and do that, whack that out and in.
I hope by the time I acquire the space, tools and knowledge there will be some decent S1's worth bringing back too life.

great read
thanks