Thread: Rebuilding Sid

Originally Posted by Cadas

Nope.... it’s an alternator, inside a dynamo body.

These ‘dynators’ used to be crazy money, custom made but now they are the same price as an off the shelf modern alternator.

You can get just about any Lucas dynamo model refitted as an alternator.

Thanks for that - something I was not aware of, but I suppose I should not be surprised. I replaced the generator on my 2a with a Series 3 one (including bracket) many years ago, so I have not been looking!

What tyres did you end up fitting? They look good...

I haven’t yet, they are the old ones.

I agree they look great, but they are very old Olympic brand. A Land Rover Nut came over last week and informed me that they are the first iteration of the Olympic tyre, he could tell this from the raised lettering and the spacing



Evidently in the 80’s they changed to a different lettering profile.

Although they look good they are 30 years old and not worth the risk.

I haven’t found cheap Toyota tires yet. My wheels are being powder coated this week so I have to make a decision soon. I’m looking at the Dunlop road grippers as being quite traditional (and cheaper). I did look at the BFG but the tread ribs are angled.... looks a bit flashy.

Still no nearer a decision, but next week I have to.

Any recommendations for a traditional 7.5x16 with a chunky look would be appreciated.

Ok thanks!
I also have old Olympic tyres which I’m trying to get a similar look to.
Let me know what you end up with!
It seems some of the ones I like the look of are too harsh adding to the already rough ride in a series!
Did you look at Michelin XZL’s? Expensive though .

Originally Posted by Cadas

More bits for Sid, new alternator

Next problem, finding a fan and pulley. They were fitted to just about every British car in the 60’s and 70’s but can’t find one yet.

Any suggestions?

yes i can help you on the fan and pully jim

You know it’s getting close when the deliveries come in big boxes.

Today’s goodies



Pair of new galv framed doors. They aren’t too bad, survived the trip from the UK pretty well.

The finishing is a bit agricultural and I have some shaping to do on the passenger door where there’s a bit of distortion, but overall, should be easy enough to get these painted.

Originally Posted by Cadas

You know it’s getting close when the deliveries come in big boxes.

Today’s goodies

Pair of new galv framed doors. They aren’t too bad, survived the trip from the UK pretty well.

The finishing is a bit agricultural and I have some shaping to do on the passenger door where there’s a bit of distortion, but overall, should be easy enough to get these painted.

Perhaps worth pointing out that this is exactly what the vehicle was designed for - in other words, the finish is appropriate!

Ha! Agreed. They are indeed making these completely original, dents and all.

On the flip side, these are sold as premium panels, yet they are so rough in finishing they require considerable work.

The panels I make myself look pretty good in comparison.