Thread: Series 1 SWB

Originally Posted by QRS40

For regular rego, PPQ's '2x2 flexi' ($1095) should fit on the side of the rear tray, under the light- 134mm x 291mm (vs regular plate size 134mm x 372mm)


This wont help anyone outside Qld though...

Thanks but still too expensive . Don't know why they couldn't have stuck with the original sq plates.

PPQ also have new American size plates which are 291 x 134. Not sure if they will fit the rear and they are available in very limited combinations. Start at $469.00 depending on what you want.

Sorry Dinty. Didn't see your post re the junk in the background.
Totally off topic but I'm doing the worlds slowest restoration of a Saladin and have a few other old bits of UK stuff - Centurion, Ferret, Saracen, Bofors. Not sure what brain snap got me going on all that but it's fun in the shed if the weather is good.
If you're interested in seeing how an old man who should have more sense wastes his time... there's a web site HMVF.co.uk scroll to 'Blogs of Restorations' then scroll through that list to Ozzie Saladin for a laugh!
Oggin still going well
Cheers
James

Originally Posted by JamesM

Sorry Dinty. Didn't see your post re the junk in the background.
Totally off topic but I'm doing the worlds slowest restoration of a Saladin and have a few other old bits of UK stuff - Centurion, Ferret, Saracen, Bofors. Not sure what brain snap got me going on all that but it's fun in the shed if the weather is good.
If you're interested in seeing how an old man who should have more sense wastes his time... there's a web site HMVF.co.uk scroll to 'Blogs of Restorations' then scroll through that list to Ozzie Saladin for a laugh!
Oggin still going well
Cheers
James

James, I just had a look through your blog over at HMVF. You're doing fine work, and documenting it all as you have is of great value to many. keep it up.
Don.

Fired up the barbie and discovered that the tarp on top of it is the canvas for the Ogg'n! Had long given up trying to remember where I put it. Anyway, I know Landies are simple machines that anyone can fix, but putting the hood on is doing my head in, and it obviously needs some attention.
I have two tubular hoops that fit front and back of the rear tub, with another hoop bracketed on rods that join the other hoops together. However there are also brackets on the sides of the windscreen, so I gather I need to make a couple of rods to join the hoops at the back to the windscreen?

Ogg'n 4.jpg

There are also two long straps at the back and another two at the front and I have no idea what to do with those.
There are a couple of brackets on the top of the windscreen (possibly "shark's teeth, looking at other posts on the subject) and I assume the front long straps are supposed to hook onto those somehow?

Ogg'n 5.jpg

There are no tears in the canvas and the right side looks OK, although it dips over the front seats since there's no support there yet.

Ogg'n 1.jpg

However it's actually pretty tatty, with frayed or missing beading and a few broken straps. Could probably do with a wash as well.

Ogg'n 2.jpg

Ogg'n 3.jpg

I'd like to fix the beading and straps and a few fraying bits of stitching but wonder if there's someone (preferably around Melbourne) that does that sort of thing for a reasonable price. Might be cheaper to get a new hood but I'd prefer to restore this one. Would also really appreciate advice on how to actually fit the hood on properly!

Cheers and Happy New Year to All
James

On fiddling with the hood I discovered a couple of brackets that I hadn't noticed before (not that they aren't obvious!). The lower one I'm guessing is for rear vision mirrors, and if that is correct I'd be grateful for pointers to get brackets and mirrors for both sides. I suppose I could make brackets if all else fails. The top brackets have two threaded holes and I've no idea what they're for..?

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Ogg'n 9.jpg
Cheers
James

I think you are correct - the bottom ones are for mirrors (later models went to mirrors on top of the mudguard, but with bulkhead sidelights, this is not useful.

The upper bracket is, I believe, a mouting point for the optional trafficators.

Originally Posted by JamesM

I'd like to fix the beading and straps and a few fraying bits of stitching but wonder if there's someone (preferably around Melbourne) that does that sort of thing for a reasonable price.
Cheers and Happy New Year to All
James

Find someone who repairs horse blankets. There used to be someone in Upper Fern Tree Gully. Not sure if they're still there.