Thread: CKD's paint

I can't be 100% sure but I believe to have seen pictures of CKDs in transport (on the boat, in the harbour) which were already painted.

And yes, the first couple of postwar years did see a lot of army paint being used. However, I think that CKD were a bit later. Again, can't be sure.

Maybe your paint reacted to another layer on top? Paints weren't very stable in those days and did tend to react with each other.

It is the genuine colour in an area that has not been overpainted tops & sides of the inner guards. The rest of the vehicle was touched up with a brush job in 1970. Using a lighter blue grey and done very well I might add. Some are of the opinon I should leave it as is, as it is a true survivor still running and in good condition except for a few mechanical defects and a small amount of rust in the bulkhead.
Mike

Mike,

Although it's nice to see a restored (I'm not so sure about over restored) early Land Rover it's also great to see a survivor 'as-is'.
Of course make it safe in terms of overhauling the brake system, possibly wiring (but please not a modern looking, PVC wrapped version), the motor etc., but leaving the panels/paintwork adds to the character.

Mine has most of the paint faded/worn off, the bulkhead is surface rust, the wiring is original (but I carry a fire extinguisher with me). I did re-paint the hard-top but it's a canvas covered plywood home made one and I was worried about it leaking. I used a small roller for the paintjob and used acrylic emulsion (after feedback from a vintage caravan forum) plus I didn't want to 'show up' the rest of the paintwork.

One area to check for an original paint sample is the handbrake blanking plate on the passenger side of the seatbox. Remove this and have a look at the underside for an idea of the original colour.

Colin

Here's mine.

Worn/faded paint, surface rust but registered and used.
Main fuel tank is out at the moment for repairs but it has a 'long range' auxilliary tank so it can still be used.




Colin

Love the look Colin... except the top is a bit out of place. But I agree, Land Rovers of this age should look their age.

I did do a restore job on mine, but I decided not to remove the smaller dints etc for that same reason. But I am very, very happy with my new (old style threaded) wiring loom even though I do hide a fire extinguisher in the back as well. I hope that is more to assist others.

Did your indicators come like this, or were they added later? And where are the indicators placed at the back?)

Decisions decisions several people have told me to only do as little as is needed to register and preserve the appearance as is. I do have to repair some rust on the bulkhead which is a pivotal point . I suppose when it gets down to pulling out the bulkhead I will
Decide which way to go . Mike

I wish my paint was still on the vehicle!

Originally Posted by Hebe

Love the look Colin... except the top is a bit out of place. But I agree, Land Rovers of this age should look their age.

I did do a restore job on mine, but I decided not to remove the smaller dints etc for that same reason. But I am very, very happy with my new (old style threaded) wiring loom even though I do hide a fire extinguisher in the back as well. I hope that is more to assist others.

Did your indicators come like this, or were they added later? And where are the indicators placed at the back?)

Kris,
It came with the indicators fitted so I've no idea whether they were added from new.
It has a few non-standard items like :-
PTO welder, home made
Storage lockers in the back
At some point it had a gas fridge & stove installed, hence the louvres on the side and a small window to check the fridge was alight
Single bed that folds away (runs from bulkhead to rear door)
Coils added over the leafsprings
Roofrack for tinny, outboard and fuel tanks
Auxilliary fuel tank, switch on dash to switch between tanks and connect each sender to the gauge
Extra gearlever, allows changing from 4WD to 2WD without switching from high to low ratio and back
Flywire screens for the front windows (when you sleep in the vehicle)
There are lots more additions, too many to list. I'll have to start a thread on it at some point with more photos

Colin