Thread: My new 107, Lucky

Lucky is indeed very beutiful, and I know you want to keep her original. But IMO 107s were designed to be 6x6s and I need her to resurrect an old project
wagoo.

thanks all,

I'm looking forward to putting the chassis and engine number into the AULRO machine and see what transpires when it comes.

sorry I haven't worked out how to multiple reply

123rover50,
yes you are correct it is from a Rover. The owner did tell me but I can't recall which Rover it was from. It was in far better condition than the original steering wheel so that is how it came to be. If you can find a good series wheel relevant to the model I think we could work something out.

Digger
I believe the brake booster is behind the cab under the rear tray body.

Sleepy,
what's a pork pie? The canvas is one of my responsibilities. Are Exmore the way to go here?

wagoo,
no deal...not now..not ever lol

In time I will add the capstan winch roller horn things, sorry I don't know their name.
All the Gal has been silver frosted as well, so that will take some time and care to remove.

Originally Posted by newhue

Sleepy,
what's a pork pie? The canvas is one of my responsibilities. Are Exmore the way to go here?

The rear lights. Lucas L518 Lights - Rare as rocking horse poo!
I am no expert, but understand only a short run of Series 1's had them. Another, more common, type was the Lucas D lights which are a bit easier to come by.
Most 107's have had them destroyed, replaced etc. I had a 107 very similar to yours but not to the level of originality of yours.

Here is me a couple of years back discussing the lights.
Pork Pie - Could we produce some reasonable replicas?

I bought it from a fella here, OLMATE, I wonder if he is around because he bought a nice new canvas for it. I think locally but not sure. Troy, you there????

Here is a pic of "Olute" showing the canvas.

I have since sold Olute to a fella up Albury way.

Newhue,

Tell us your address and and i might be around very late one night to take those beautiful pork pies off your hands - I need a set.

Garry

the roller thingys are FAIRLEADs ..a generic name for rope or wire guides or rollers.

later (when you get a chance, can you post up a few snaps of the booster setup? At either end especially please, very interested to see and maybe do to my 109.



cheers

Digger

when he gets your steering wheel, I want his, as a bad condition 2 spoker is better than what I have (nothing!)

Dont try and remove the wheel yet.
Yours is an early one with the early horn and dip switch in the centre of the wheel. Its in really good nick so be careful with it as they are scarce.
Never try to lever on the bakelite centre to remove it. It will chip. This centre has to come out before you can take the wheel off, but it is connected to a tube the wires run in that exits out the bottom of the steering box. There is a clamp there with a bolt that has to be loosened, the wiring disconnected, then the whole bakelite centre and long tube may be withdrawn from the top. All the oil in the steering box will run out too. Once that is out the wheel clamp bolt may be removed and the wheel taken off. Again, the boss and tube may not want to come out easy so resist the urge to pry it. Try gentle tapping from the bottom instead if need be.
I will try and sort out a good wheel.

Originally Posted by digger

the roller thingys are FAIRLEADs ..a generic name for rope or wire guides or rollers.

later (when you get a chance, can you post up a few snaps of the booster setup? At either end especially please, very interested to see and maybe do to my 109.



cheers

Digger

when he gets your steering wheel, I want his, as a bad condition 2 spoker is better than what I have (nothing!)

Can do Digger, all in good time. I won't actually have the vehicle for a few weeks, but I was dammed if I could keep it to myself.

Originally Posted by 123rover50

Dont try and remove the wheel yet.
Yours is an early one with the early horn and dip switch in the centre of the wheel. Its in really good nick so be careful with it as they are scarce.
Never try to lever on the bakelite centre to remove it. It will chip. This centre has to come out before you can take the wheel off, but it is connected to a tube the wires run in that exits out the bottom of the steering box. There is a clamp there with a bolt that has to be loosened, the wiring disconnected, then the whole bakelite centre and long tube may be withdrawn from the top. All the oil in the steering box will run out too. Once that is out the wheel clamp bolt may be removed and the wheel taken off. Again, the boss and tube may not want to come out easy so resist the urge to pry it. Try gentle tapping from the bottom instead if need be.
I will try and sort out a good wheel.

No worries. It seems there a few things scarce on Lucky. If you find a wheel in similar or better condition it makes sense to better these old jiggers to original glory. Thanks