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Thats a good looking Tail gate:) Looks a lot better there than sitting out in the paddock!!
The radiator also looks good ... mine is in a bad way!!!:( but at this stage is not leaking [touch wood]
I have to start looking for a replacement Anyone suggest a good place in Aussie to buy a complete radiator?......or can you buy just the core?
Keep those pic's coming
Hi John,
Thanks for the suggestion - I hadn't looked at the shop section.
I've purchased the SeriesIICD - to add to my existing collection (you can never have too many manuals in my opinion - as sometimes they have different pictures which always helps). I already have the Haynes Workshop, Haynes Restoration & also an original "Land Rover Series II and IIA Workshop Manual" (c) 1958. I also think that it's a great idea to support this great web-page.
Hi LostKiwi,
The TailGate was a god-send. Looks great now that it's finally installed & painted! I had my radiator re-cored after trying to decide the "old vs new" argument. It certainly wasn't cheap to re-core it...
:)
Regards,
The Grey Ghost.
I went to the local radiator place, and they had a look and told me not to bother, it would be cheaper to replace. I think Gary CLR has got new ones for $350.Quote:
Originally Posted by grey_ghost
Peter
Just be careful buying his ones. They are for the Series 3 and are not as thick as the ones used in the Series 2. They also have different diameter hose attachments. You will need the Series 3 radiator hoses from him if you ever expect the hoses to attach to the engine AND the radiator.Quote:
Originally Posted by peterg1001
Been there, done that.
Edit: AAANNNDDDddddd you will find that, because the radiator is thinner, the rear face of it doesn't protrude as much into the engine bay (hence also the need for the Series 3 hoses with the longer sections) and the fan shroud will not line up with the fan too well. The shroud doesn't fit low enough on the radiator and, at its lowest setting, will be attacked by the fan when you first hit that starter button. Been there, done that, too.
Great stuff Grey Ghost - you've shamed me into getting back into my IIA!
Cheers,
Adam
Hi All,
I managed to do some small jobs last night (once the boss had fallen asleep..!)
Replaced the thermostat rubber pipe (soapy water worked a treat - thanks guys)
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0680.jpg
It's not the final solution (I'm trying to find some canvas, which will look the part). $8 from Clarke Rubber - works a treat!
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/
Got some ute tread strips from pfillery - before:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0682.jpg
And after sanding/cleaning:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0685.jpg
That's about it for this update.
Regards,
The Grey Ghost
You'll find that the old gal on the tread strips oxidises very quickly, and will look pretty shoddy in six months time.
If you spray them with etch primer, then paint them with Killrust Aluminium paint (the brush-on variety), they'll be indistinguishable from gal and will look tops.
Peter
Hi PeterQuote:
Originally Posted by peterg1001
I have seen brass object highly polished then spray painted with clear coat of lacquer, which has lasted for years.
I wonder if that would work for Galvanised items ?
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Hi All,
I got up early this morning. Sanded & cleaned the ute tray floor. I am still trying to decide about the tread strips - I think that I will be painting them, but which colour? Grey (the same paint colour as already used), Aluminium (as a highlight) or Black (as a highlight). What ever colour is chosen - I will use etch primer and a rust inhibiting paint (like rust-guard or kill-rust).
The photo's here show some missing tread strips - which I plan to install soon. I will also mask-up and paint the existing strips.
Ute Tray - During Cleaning:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0689.jpg
Ute Tray - After Painting:
http://i1155.photobucket.com/albums/...t/IMG_0691.jpg
Regards,
The Grey Ghost.
You might consider drilling out the rivets, removing the existing strips and cleaning and painting everything separately.Quote:
Originally Posted by grey_ghost
You'll get a much better job.
Peter