Love that color!!
I think I’ll need to rob a bank by the time this resto is done.
Question for brains trust, the part of the loom that does the headlights, etc, what route does it take from the dash to the radiator panel?
I’ve seen some where is clipped along the top of the wing, but it’s too short for that, does it drop and run along the chassis?
The loom is historically accurate so it will only go where Land Rover intended... I just don’t know where that is?
Series 2/a runs along the RH mudguard , joining to the headlight harness etc just in front of the battery. The holes in the radiator support and mudguard are at the top.
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
Sid had his face on.
Got the bonnet and apron done over the weekend, all nice and neat and the catch went together nicely so it all works as it should
The original light bowls were all pretty good so they have cleaned up well. Just waiting on sidelights from the UK, craddocks are as efficient () as ever.
I did find new gaskets at the local classic mini specialist, amazing how many parts are common to both
The final bits of the loom went in as well so he’s all good to go. And he purrs, engine is now fully tuned and set up.
I can sort of see the end in sight. We’re digging the tub out of storage tomorrow and that’s the next chapter. Using the tub of the scrap Land Rover as it is very straight inside and there’s no paint on the outside. Probably a few more repairs to do on the rest end but all in all it’s a better option.
Trying to fill the box for galvanising ASAP.
Unfortunately, although the end can be seen, this final section seems to be full of big expensive bits, I need doors now, tyres are needed soon and the alternator is kaput, then there’s seats and the hood.
I also thought last night I’d better sort out some insurance. We were only 500m from the fire zone in Adelaide yesterday.
Thanks for your write up.
A hint for tyres if you are on a budget a few tyre places are selling 79 series landcruiser take offs which are basically brand new.
Tyre size is 225 x 95 x 16 which i believe is close to the old 7.5 x 16 size.
You should be able to get them for about $125.00 each
Look on ebay or gumtree or go down to the nearest tyre dealer to a toyota dealership.
I am going to get a set for the 109.
Cheers
Chuck
MY 23.5 P300 110 Defender with Ediff & ATPC
MY 21 76 Series Landcruiser
Ex D1, D2, D2a, D3, D4, Prado, D4, D5,
73 series 3 109 Truck Cab Tray Body, 79 Series,
Thanks, I had heard that, but I haven’t found anywhere local, but then we’re not really a big mining state so perhaps that will make it harder.
I’ll keep looking. I love the look of the old Olympics that are on it, so looking for something similar.
Happy Australia Day!
nailed that double de-clutching (not)
(Unlocked the video now)
This was a fun job to do on a hot day. Wheels are heading for powder coating, but old tyres had to go. This is the spare set of rims.
First run took an hour and filled the swear jar, by the end, a Sabre saw gets them off in under 10 mins.
Also stripping all the trim of the tub to get ready for galvanising, thought I’d take the opportunity to check on the tailgate I made. I had not been able to test fit it as the tub was in storage.
Happy with that!!
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