Thread: Shorty - my 1952 80' Series 1

I'll miss seeing the updates for the olute thread, but Sleepy will have it sorted. However I will look forward to the ol-shorty thread, comming to a fourm near us soon, I hope. Can't wait to see the ol-beasty when I head down there to get my 'old girl' off Dad soon.

Easo

Well the first inspection at home has shown a good chassis and bulk head (you beauty ). But I will be needing some parts, mainly both front guards. They have been split vertically at the arches and have seen other repairs to them both over the years .

The drivers side door top will need replacing too (big hole in the frame)....

I will need to replace the tailgate, as you could imagine it has been knocked about over the years and is beyond repair (splits and dodgy welding)

The front bumper will look good again once I re-shape it with the press on my bench and everything else (at this stage) appears to be good enough to work on

The wiring is all there. Only problem - its all blue.... but she'll be right; I shall make sure (what it has) is all working and then cover it over with insulating tubing as per ol ute.

So if there are any of you blokes out there with bits and pieces for 80" Landy's that you would love to part with give me a buzz - front guards, door tops and tail gate being the biggy's at the moment.

Jobs on !! - spiders sprayed tonite and I may get the gurnie into her tomorrow

Spent this evening checking out the bulk head further. Pushing gently and hoping that the hand wont got thru it. All seems well and best part of a can of CRC has been spent on everything in anticipation of the weekend when I plan to start pulling bits off it

Spiders - have never seen so many in one spot - Just cant wait to get into it.

Watching closley.

I can say that the motor turns over Haven't started her yet as the key won't turn to where it should (shall get some CRC / TLC into it and see how I go later). Doors off, tailgate off and emptied the 'dogs water' into it, with a bit of a brush. Lots of crap coming out and a bit os a mess to clean up in the driveway (so the wife reckons ).

Shall be getting ready for a good going over with the karcher on Saturday with a bit of a degrease for the ol girl . Bumper will come off and I shall start straightening it on the bench between sussing out the chassis seriously and making a plan of attack for the jobs ahead.

And spiders - they are still coming out of it Photos will come too - bit dark now....

Troy

Sounds like you maybe a little scared of spiders? Just drown the little beggers that's what the spray is for.

Allen

Originally Posted by AJSLRD

Troy

Sounds like you maybe a little scared of spiders?
Allen

No mate - just scared of the wife when she catches me with the little fella in the car with the spiders

Hi there Troy

Just sent you a PM - top effort for getting the kids involved.

I had the 54 SWB out this arvo, with the kids driving - put it in low range first gear, manual throttle slightly open and they drive it around the paddock all arvo................

Been watching your thread for a while now with the 80 rebuild (with the upside down map of Australiaon the door) - top effort and who knows when we can have a drink again when we passing through...........

Wayne

PS good night for indoors - big wind and rains forcasted tonight.