LANDY'S LAST RESTORATION BY ME

**1950landy** · 3rd October 2016, 03:01 PM

I spent a couple of hours unbolting the tub this afternoon. Managed to move it back by my self but a bit heavy & don't want to damage it.
I'll clean out my 1950 wooden box trailer that I use to cart my water pump & fence panels to car shows when I am running the pump so I can store the tub on top of the trailer . It will also make it easer to move the tub around when I want to work on it. I'll get my son in-law to call in on way home from work to give me a lift.

I found the reason I kept blowing stop light fuses , the trailer plug wire had come out of its clip on the chassis & the PTO prop shaft had rubbed through two layers of insulation the last time I used the pump.

I may also have found the noise that developed near the front of the transfer case on the way back from All British Day. I think the front prop shaft splines have worn to the extent they are now slipping while I am driving. My gear box is a constant FWD box. If I can't find a good 2nd hand one I will have to get this one re built.

**Northern Lander** · 3rd October 2016, 05:52 PM

Hi Wayne,

The strip down is coming along quickly, fingers crossed there isn't to many surprises, as we all know there can be.
For your indicator I might have the part you are looking for however I wont be able to confirm until Christmas time, seeing as all my land rover stuff is not in the same state as me anymore.
Look forward to catching up at Christmas........you will be starting to put it back together by then.

Brendan

**1950landy** · 3rd October 2016, 10:13 PM

Thanks Brendan, I can wait untill then, ive been looking 29years now for it. Should be starting repairs before end of week. , starting with axel seals & brakes.

**1950landy** · 14th October 2016, 01:11 PM

This morning I picked the radiator up from the radiator works after getting a new filler neck fitted . The old one the over flow pipe was missing.

Then I spent the rest of the morning degreasing & water blasting the chassis , gear box , diff's & motor. My water blaster has good pressure , it took some of the paint off.

Next I am going to remove the gear box & motor to check the clutch,( the pressure plate is the original as far as I can tell)

While the box is out I will weld the gear box X member in, last time I made it removable thinking I may have to pull the box out at some stage but it hasn't been necessary in the last 29 years so will put it back to original.

With the motor & gear box out I will be able to fix up the paint on the chassis & repaint the motor.

**russellrovers** · 14th October 2016, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by 1950landy

This morning I picked the radiator up from the radiator works after getting a new filler neck fitted . The old one the over flow pipe was missing.

Then I spent the rest of the morning degreasing & water blasting the chassis , gear box , diff's & motor. My water blaster has good pressure , it took some of the paint off.

Next I am going to remove the gear box & motor to check the clutch,( the pressure plate is the original as far as I can tell)

While the box is out I will weld the gear box X member in, last time I made it removable thinking I may have to pull the box out at some stage but it hasn't been necessary in the last 29 years so will put it back to original.

With the motor & gear box out I will be able to fix up the paint on the chassis & repaint the motor.

hi wayne ring me rear prop has arrived jim

**123rover50** · 14th October 2016, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by 1950landy

Hi Keith,
Can you beleave its been almost 30 years since I bought Landy from you. I remember when Meryll & I drove down your street & she saw the L/R sitting in your drive way she said LETS NOT STOP & I said its looks better than I expected.

Was this it?

K

**1950landy** · 14th October 2016, 10:26 PM

Do not think so, did not have a roof or bows , no indicator lights on front guards & exhaust came out R/H side. That one looks in too good condition. I think it also had a broken spring & had a bit of a lean.
Wayne

**123rover50** · 15th October 2016, 05:53 AM

I am getting old, I have no idea what happened to that one then

K

**1950landy** · 15th October 2016, 06:22 AM

Originally Posted by 123rover50

I am getting old, I have no idea what happened to that one then

K

I hope I can remember how Landy goese back together. Lucky I have lots of books now.

**1950landy** · 4th November 2016, 05:43 PM

I've been away on holidays for a couple of weeks , Whale watching at Harvey Bay & feeding the Dolphins at tin can bay.
Now time to get some thing done on Landy.

I unbolted the gear box this morning & tried to pull the box out by my self , that was my 1st mistake ,

gear box ended up falling backwards & jamming in the chassis. So off to the workshop to PU the engine crane. ( should be doing this rebuild at the workshop but with the Mk7 Jag & BMW 2002 race cars & the car trailer there is no room for another restoration at the moment.)

I unbolted the clutch to check it & all looks OK

so will clean it up before refitting the box. ( this clutch was in Landy when bought her some 30 years ago , I had it tested last time & doesn't look any different)

Tomorrow's job is to remove all the accessories from the motor & repaint it.

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