Thread: MEET Harry Highback

Originally Posted by Ausfree

Having a bit of a sticky beak around the Forum, Banjo and I come across this!!
land rover/valiant hybrid
I remember my father buying a brand new "S-Series" Valiant in 1962 and kept it for nearly twenty years. They are a great motor and various versions were used in small trucks and speed boats!!

Yeah i had a look at that before..We used to have an AP6 with the slant 6 in it cant remember if it was 245 or a 265 went like stink,,..Karen used to call it the MARFIA staff car ..The boot was huge could fit a horse in it..

Would have been a standard 225 cu. in. motor, mate. The 245 was used in small trucks. I think the slant motor went right through to about 1970 when it was replaced by the Hemi!! The 225 in 1962 gave out 145 hp which was a big deal then, when you consider the Holden's grey motor gave out 75hp and the Falcon gave out 90hp.!!!

Originally Posted by Ausfree

Would have been a standard 225 cu. in. motor, mate. The 245 was used in small trucks. I think the slant motor went right through to about 1970 when it was replaced by the Hemi!! The 225 in 1962 gave out 145 hp which was a big deal then, when you consider the Holden's grey motor gave out 75hp and the Falcon gave out 90hp.!!!

Yeah thats what i meant 225..

Well i have'nt done a lot to harry for awhile i'm still sorting out the rod bolts..But i did get the alternator rebuilt & back together & on..





Put the new engine mounts on..



Dug out the baulk head toake a start on that to..Gees there heavy when ya have to carry then yourself..





Hopefully i'll get a bit taken off it today where going away tomorrow for the night & then back into it on monday..

Well started ton strip the baulk head today got most of it done just need to get wiper motor & arm out & the old steering box bracket off & then will start to straighten what needs it as its in great condition & onlky needs the drivers side door stop arm replaced .But now i have the nut sert or riv nut what ever you want to call it i'll just weld a plate in then drill it & use that to but the captive nuts in...











Once ive done that i mite get it sand blasted if the budget allows if not i use paint stripper..

Cool - you've got those vent mesh screens. I just picked up a set of those off evilBay.

Lookin' good!

Originally Posted by drifter

Cool - you've got those vent mesh screens. I just picked up a set of those off evilBay.

Lookin' good!

Na i chucked em out they where had it so i have to find some good ones or get new ones meself .....

There were two sets for sale on eBay when I last looked but they were overseas and wanted a motza for freight. One set was the full width like you have there and the other set was like the ones where you have 2 parts for each side.