Thread: Time for a Re-fit

They're never finished! But, yeah, this particular big job is almost over. I still have to keep at it to finish the tasks I have listed; until then it is "undergoing sea trials" and not quite there....

Originally Posted by bell1975

Mighty fine job. It's been a treat watching the reincarnation of your truck John. It gives me hope that one day in the future (NZ next year maybe) I'll have a crack at a restoration on a Landy or an old bike. Thanks for all the laughs along the way mate.

Did Wally get any action photos? I expect he'll be along soon with the lighter side.

We're not done yet. There's still a bit to do - but yeah, we're almost over the line.

The camera was in the Landy so that Wally could get some action shots as we stormed along at 25mph, but in his excitement he panicked and forgot.

The old girl's in getting a new exhaust now. As a special treat, she's getting an overnight holiday at the exhaust shop folks. The bloke fitting it told me that he "used to trundle around the paddocks in these old things" - which is a good sign. I had a look at progress when I dropped into the workshop late today....the new exhaust is looking great.

It's funny, though.... After years of being nurtured at home, the Landy is staying out overnight in the wide world. I can't help but feel some natural apprehension. I mean... we do what we can, we bring 'em up, pull 'em apart and put 'em back together right and send 'em out into the world and just hope they'll be OK.

It just seems like the other day when large bits of Landy were sleeping at the foot of my bed. *sniff*

Great news John to hear you are finally driving her!
The planets will align one day and I will get to see it!
Cheers, Martin

Originally Posted by marting

Great news John to hear you are finally driving her!
The planets will align one day and I will get to see it!
Cheers, Martin

Thanks Martin - I am sure that you'll get to see her down the track.

Cheers,

John

Picked up the Landy from the exhaust shop this afternoon. The new exhaust seems very good.

But, when the fitter was tightening the exhaust to the manifold flange, the manifold cracked. That's a pain in the arse.

Anybody got a spare exhaust manifold for a 2.25D?

John

Originally Posted by Johnno1969

Picked up the Landy from the exhaust shop this afternoon. The new exhaust seems very good.

But, when the fitter was tightening the exhaust to the manifold flange, the manifold cracked. That's a pain in the arse.

Anybody got a spare exhaust manifold for a 2.25D?

John

Bugger ay. I should have one somewhere, if you want me to look for it let me know. It'll be cheap.

Originally Posted by debruiser

Bugger ay. I should have one somewhere, if you want me to look for it let me know. It'll be cheap.

Mate, you're a champion. Yep, it looks like I'll need one. I send you a PM.

Thanks,

John