Thread: Series 1 SWB

Thanks for the help. I have a much better idea of what goes where now.
The trafficators look cute but won't bother with them.
The rear straps just connect to the back of the tub and the front straps do connect to the "shark's teeth" brackets on the top of the windscreen,
I'm not sure what the hook for the front "shark's teeth" bracket looks like and if anyone knows where to get them that would be great. Otherwise I'll bodge up a fitting somehow.
Also, an idea of where I could get the mirrors and brackets from would help. Suspect I'll have to get them from UK but maybe they're the same as one of the later models?
Cheers
James

Originally Posted by JamesM

Thanks for the very helpful info. It's an 80" and the steering is so slack that there seemed close to 180 degrees of free play, so driving on the freeway had me looking as if I was having some sort of convulsion (according to the missus). I'll have a closer look at the brake - so far I've just slackened it off. I'll also get the regulator and wiring checked to see exactly what's wrong with the charging, so lots to do! I'll be driving it on road as well as around the hills so am putting indicators on - it won't look 100% original but will be safer. Think I also might need to put seat belts on to carry little grandkids? Have also replaced the exhaust.
I don't think photos really do the cute little thing justice. It's something I remember from my childhood at uncle ("Big") Anthony's farm (a very long time ago). "Little Anthony" called it the "Oggin" when he was aroung 3 years old, for reasons that are unclear, so this one will get the same title.
I think there's a few pics attached...
James

James,

A nice tidy little truck! Try to keep it as original as possible!!!!
If you are going to put indicators on it, don't drill any holes in your nice front wings (mudguards) or rear panels. You can modify the original Lucas L489 parking lamps as follows: Get onto Auto Electrical Supplies in the UK etc. and buy a pair of Lucas L488 dual contact (stop/tail lamp) bulb holders and 2 x L488 rubber bodies and 2 x 12V LED soft white 5W park/21W amber 15mm (BAY15D base) indicator bulbs - (Classic Car LEDS UK). Scrounge up a couple of scrap L489 bulb holder/bodies and remove the 9mm central tube from the mounting plate. Fit the L489 plate inside the L488 bulb holder flange and use it to locate the L489 lens rim. Use some nice sharp scissors to neatly trim the the outer rubber lip off the L488 rubber bodies (the L489 chrome rim fits neatly inside the L488 inner rubber lip). I know this sounds complicated, but once you lay it out on the bench, it gets easier. At the rear use some flush mount indicators on a flat bracket mounted to your outer lifting handle bolts. Using LED bulbs will require an electronic flasher relay.
Be very wary of your 70 year old wiring! The insulation around the wires is disintergrating creating a real fire risk .A new wiring harness is cheap insurance agaist a burnt out wreck. Most 80s have a central trafficator switch mounting bracket at the bottom centre of the windscreen frame if you don't want to fit a modern stalk on your column.
Good luck 5380