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Grabbed the fuel tank to check fitting on chassis thought give it a clean out got lots of old crap out washed out a few times with pressure wash
Fill with some fluid and it leeks at a nice crack along seam will try to resolder after it been thru the robowash at work a few times https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...2017/02/55.jpg
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Unfortunately peeling back the protection plate has revealed a big rust hole so will require a new Tank
Haven't had much time due to work but have removed front diff and springs in prep to flip for more repairs https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/03/142.jpg
Also thanks to (lotz a landies) Diana for the info on Mildred she has made the long trip across Australia direct sale from Grenville Motors sold to ku ring Gai case trust which now Nsw npws engine: 151021338, tyres: Hardie Bar tread, NSW Rego: CDX-929, Date of delivery 19/8/1960
Also came across an original series 2 owners manual https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...017/03/143.jpg
Regards
Darren
Thanks so much for the pics, im learning about the series now i have a 2a. Cheers
Thanks there's some good builds going on this forum and the series 3 forum there is so much knowledge and everyone is very helpful
Darren
How is your engine going? I have 3 spares and one might be a good year for your vehicle. What range of engine numbers are you looking for? I am doing a restoration of a 1961 series 2 SWB in the Hunter Valley (but progressing not as quickly as you).
Cheers
Angus
Thanks have found a 1959 engine 151991987 that is as close as I can find to 1960 unless you have a 1510xxxx block the engine is period correct with gooseneck manifold ,large oil filter housing ,and bellows thermostat etc etc
yours looks good a lot better start than mine and will follow with interest
Had a look this weekend but my other engines are all much newer - 2518 , 2519 , and 2527. Sorry I couldn't help.
Cheers
Angus
Like the chassis work you are doing, watching this with interes as my 109, the chassis is in poor shape... usual spots and more! Can you tell me where you get the replacement pieces from, such as the outriggers and the front end,... also rear cross member etc.
Thanks have only bought a front fuel tank mount from craddocks and will probably get rear crossmember from them too rest I have made myself it's not hard just save cereal boxes to cut to use as templates and go from there
have go more you do easier it gets if it's rusted not going to make it any worse